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Founder & CEO, ClickGUARD
Alexander the Great is widely known as one of the most successful military leaders of the ancient world. His legacy lives on thousands of years after his death. With that kind of resume, you wouldn't think a guy wearing rags and living in a barrel would dare be obnoxious to him. And yet, Diogenes did it.
Read on to find out how this story relates to becoming more focused in a world that won't stop fighting for your attention.
Stand Out Of My Sun
Diogenes of Sinope was a Cynic philosopher who lived from roughly 404 to 323 BCE. Although many of his beliefs were extreme (even for ancient Greece), one story about him stands out.
The story goes that, intrigued by the fact that Diogenes did not personally extend his congratulations to him, Alexander the Great showed up at Diogenes' "house" (according to legend, a barrel in the agora in Corinth).
Upon extending his greetings and asking Diogenes what he wanted from him, Alexander the Great received a shocking response: "Stand a little out of my sun."
The Attention Economy And The Modern Diogenes
The average internet user spends approximately 147 minutes on social media every day (a number that has been growing steadily since 2012). That's two and a half hours of your day lost to infinite scrolls, never-ending arguments and useless chatter. How much more would you be able to accomplish in your career if you got your time and focus back?
According to Nobel Laureate Herbert A. Simon, attention is the "bottleneck of human thought," and "a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention." This means that human attention is extremely scarce, and most "free products" on the internet are working to harvest it, which is generally referred to as "the attention economy."
It is often said that if you're not paying for a product, you are the product. Social media and other treasure troves of information on the internet aren't actually free. Most places on the internet are harvesting your attention, getting you to spend more time on their site, which translates into more clicks and more conversions.
There's nothing wrong with online advertising or the internet in general. The key is taking back control of how you use your attention to drive yourself closer to your goals.
In other words, as philosopher James Williams puts it in his book Stand Out Of Our Light, to turn the internet into a resource rather than an attention black hole, you need to become like Diogenes of Sinope and tell all the giants trying to get your attention to…step aside a little.
Five Ways To Use The Attention Economy To Your Advantage
I've advertised with Google for nearly two decades. I've watched the rise of the Google giant; I've been and continue to be deeply entrenched in the world of Google Ads—how advertising is created and how it tries to get people's attention. As a founder and CEO, I also know the power of focusing your attention on the things that matter most to you.
Here are five methods of getting your attention back.
1. Be more aware of how you spend your time.
The first step is always awareness. You can't change anything if you're not aware of it. Understand where your time goes and make a conscious effort to change it. Track your time for a week and see where you can cut back to maximize your finite resources (which include time and attention).
2. Minimize your use of social media.
Use social media minimally and for the right purposes instead of allowing social media to use you.
Check in once or twice a day, scroll through your newsfeed, respond to messages or comments that require your attention and then leave. Use social media as a channel for your personal brand or business, but don't get entangled by the endless scrolling habit social media algorithms encourage.
3. Be mindful of the present moment.
This is a big one. If you want to take back your attention, you must be mindful of the present moment. That means when you're working, work. When you're with friends or family, be with them. Be in the moment and savor it. Appreciate the here and now instead of letting your mind wander—or your fingers scroll down the social media page.
4. Train your attention wisely...
You can train your attention like you would any muscle. The more you practice being aware and present, the better you'll get at it.
Start small by setting a timer for five minutes and focusing on your breath during that time. Once you can do that without getting distracted, try it for ten minutes. Do this every day, and eventually, you will increase the amount of time you can focus your attention.
Alternatively, using the Pomodoro Technique or other similar time management strategies can help you focus better and do more with your time.
5. …and train your feeds too.
Subscribe to high-quality blogs and websites that focus on things you're interested in. Follow people who inspire you or remind you of your goals. Scroll past articles or posts on topics that don't support your end goals.
If all your feeds are full of random, irrelevant, low-quality content, it's going to be much harder for you to focus your attention on the things that matter. Train your feeds wisely!
Conclusion
The equation at hand is simple: Your attention is a limited resource. Allow platform algorithms to use your attention for you, and you will most likely end up stuck in a loop—much like the infinite scroll of social media, where (mis)information bombards us from every corner of the internet. But gain control over how and when you focus your energy, and you can achieve pretty much everything you set your mind to. Your productivity will thank you, your business will thank you and your future self will definitely thank you.
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(NEXSTAR) – Stargazers won’t want to miss July’s full moon.
July’s upcoming full moon, also known as the Buck moon, will occur shortly after the moon is at its closest point to Earth in 2022 — which would effectively qualify it as a so-called “supermoon,” according to NASA.
July’s full moon is scheduled for 2:38 p.m. EDT on July 13, the space agency says. But less than 10 hours later, the moon’s orbit will bring it within 90% of its closest approach for the year, or only 221,994 miles from Earth, Space.com reported. That said, the moon won’t technically be “full” by the time it passes closest in the sky, but rather in the early stages of a waning gibbous. Even still, the moon should appear full to the naked eye, per NASA.
In fact, the moon will likely appear brighter and larger for three whole days between Tuesday and Friday, the space agency said.
“At its closest point, the full moon appears about 17 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than the faintest Moon of the year, which occurs when it’s farthest from Earth in its orbit,” NASA writes of the phenomenon.
July’s moon also earned the name “Buck moon” because it coincides with new antler growths on male deer, NASA added.
The term “supermoon” was popularized by astronomer Richard Nolle, who used it to describe full moons, or even new moons, that coincide with especially close approaches to Earth. NASA said supermoons usually occur three or four times per year, but the Old Farmer’s Almanac acknowledges a more strict definition, which states that only one full moon and one new moon — the closest ones — qualify as supermoons in any single year.
July’s moon meets the requirements for the latter, effectively making it an undisputed supermoon.
August’s full moon, meanwhile, won’t be anything to sneeze at, either. According to NASA, Saturn will appear near the full moon on Aug. 11, and the planet will appear “near its brightest for the year” within days. | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/when-to-see-julys-supermoon-the-closest-of-2022/ | 2022-07-12T14:56:44Z | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/when-to-see-julys-supermoon-the-closest-of-2022/ | false |
First pet friendly oxygen mask saves cat from house fire in London
The masks are part of a pilot scheme and will be carried on fire engines in Battersea, Paddington, Richmond and Hammersmith.
Tuesday 12 July 2022 15:39, UK
An oxygen mask has been used for the first time to rescue a pet cat from a house fire in London.
The London Fire Brigade were called to the house in Paddington on Friday afternoon and rescued two pet cats from the ground floor.
One of them received oxygen using the new equipment donated by Smokey Paws, a non-profit organisation.
Firefighters have previously had to improvise to try and revive rescued animals who have inhaled smoke.
But now the specialist kit can be used on small animals like cats, dogs, rabbits, snakes and even mice.
It is made up of three sizes of domestic pet oxygen masks, two rope leads and two sizes of muzzle.
Nathan Beeby, Station Officer said: "Having something specially designed made so much difference as the mask is properly sealed around the animal's muzzle and all the oxygen is going into their lungs."
He added: "Being able to administer oxygen via a properly fitted mask in the early stages will improve the chances for animals which have been saved from fires."
The masks are part of a pilot scheme and will be carried on fire engines in Battersea, Paddington, Richmond and Hammersmith.
If the trial is a success, the kit will be deployed to stations across the city.
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Dave O'Neill, the Brigade's Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Operational Policy said: "Of course a firefighter's priority is always to save human life, but we know how precious people's pets are to them.
"We also know owners will put their own lives at risk by trying to return to a burning building to rescue them."
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Tributes have poured in for a well known Labour councillor who represented a south Sefton ward for 28 years.
Gordon Friel, who represented Linacre ward, died yesterday, (Monday, July 11) aged 69. Mr Friel, who lived in Maghull, left behind a wife and two children.
Mr Friel was first elected to Sefton Council in May 1994 and held many roles with the authority over the years. Over more recent years he spoke out on pollution issues and on transport.
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Bootle MP Peter Dowd, a former leader of Sefton Council, said: "I was really saddened to hear of the death of Gordon Friel my friend and colleague who I have known for over 25 years. Gordon was kind, decent and dedicated and that was in all walks of life both private and public.
"We kept in regular contact and it was always a real pleasure to talk to him about this and that and sometimes about politics. I have sent my condolences to Karen, his wife, his children and grand children who he adored. I will miss him very much.”
Cllr John Fairclough, deputy leader of Sefton Council, said: "A respected councillor Gordon was first elected in May 1994 and has faithfully represented Linacre ward for the last 28 years.
"Gordon was a former union convener (rep) at the Jacobs factory in Aintree and has faithfully represented Linacre ward for the last 28 years. Gordon represented the interest of Sefton residents on boards and in many other roles during his time as an elected member.
"For the last ten years he was a member of Merseytravel's combined authority transport committee. More recently he was deputy portfolio holder for the Liverpool City region combined authority transport committee.
"He will be sadly missed by both colleagues officers and those who knew him. Are thoughts are with his family at this time.
"I will remember Gordon as always smiling."
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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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CLEVELAND, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GenomOncology announced today that the GenomOncology (GO) Pathology Workbench has been selected by Personalis to support its NeXT Personal assay for molecular residual disease (MRD) detection.
NeXT Personal delivers industry-leading sensitivity to detect MRD and cancer recurrence at the earliest timepoints. The assay tracks and annotates individual variants over the whole evolution of a patient's trajectory in a single panel design. Variants tracked within NeXT Personal are derived from those detected in the tissue and include those known to be associated with cancer recurrence or therapy resistance.
Personalis selected GenomOncology to facilitate variant review, interpretation, and reporting for NeXT Personal. The GO Pathology Workbench streamlines variant analysis for all panels due to its intuitive workflow and extensive knowledge base of evidence, guideline-based therapies, and biomarker-based clinical trials, providing the insights needed for clinicians to guide patient decisions.
"The flexibility of the GO Pathology Workbench permits the efficient addition of new panels and alteration types, giving institutions the ability to continuously advance their solution or test offerings. By supporting MRD analysis with NeXT Personal, the GO Pathology Workbench aids Personalis in their case analysis by yielding the data required to identify disease progression for patients at an earlier stage of recurrence," said Sarah Dubay, Client Services.
GenomOncology provides the healthcare community with data-driven insights to improve cancer care. GenomOncology strengthens precision oncology workflows by transforming valuable, but unusable data, into actionable oncology treatment options and strategic insights. GenomOncology's Precision Oncology Platform (POP) powers its comprehensive set of end-to-end software solutions that enhance decision support. POP combines both proprietary content and public and licensed data sets with your internal patient data to provide you the information necessary to improve patient outcomes. Learn more at www.genomoncology.com.
Alysia Kaplan, Director of Marketing
GenomOncology, LLC
(440) 617-6087
alysia@genomoncology.com
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Investors Heavily Search PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL): Here is What You Need to Know
Paypal (PYPL) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this technology platform and digital payments company have returned -4.4%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Software industry, which Paypal falls in, has lost 0.8%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Earnings Estimate Revisions
Rather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
Paypal is expected to post earnings of $0.86 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -25.2%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.6%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.94 points to a change of -14.4% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -0.4%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $4.80 indicates a change of +21.8% from what Paypal is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -0.1%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Paypal is rated Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth Forecast
While earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Paypal, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $6.81 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +9.2%. For the current and next fiscal years, $28.26 billion and $32.87 billion estimates indicate +11.4% and +16.3% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise History
Paypal reported revenues of $6.48 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +7.5%. EPS of $0.88 for the same period compares with $1.22 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.41 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.17%. The EPS surprise was 0%.
Over the last four quarters, Paypal surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
Valuation
Without considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S) and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an An is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Paypal is graded B on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Conclusion
The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Paypal. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
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It’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.
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Editor’s note: This story first appeared on palabra, the digital news site by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
By Griselda Zetino
Ángeles Maldonado knows very well how it feels to live in fear of being separated from her parents.
She was a teenager when her dad, who was undocumented, was picked up during an immigration raid at the auto shop where he worked near downtown Phoenix. He was taken to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office a few miles away.
“I just remember waiting long, long hours at the facility,” she said. “Just waiting and waiting to see what was going to happen and being really afraid that he wasn’t going to come back.”
Her mom, usually a reserved person, refused to leave and insisted that he be released. It was the first time Maldonado saw her mom that way.
“She told them we weren’t leaving without my dad,” Maldonado recalled. “She was so strong and heartbroken all at once.”
Maldonado felt her biggest fear was unfolding before her eyes. She did not want her dad ripped away from her family and deported after years of hard work in the U.S.
The same fear haunts many children of immigrant families, including the main character in a children’s book Maldonado wrote, titled “¿Dónde Está Papi?” or “Where is Daddy?”
Set to be released Aug. 20, the book tells the real-life story of a young girl from Phoenix named Akemi whose dad is also undocumented and detained.
While Maldonado feels grateful that her dad was ultimately released, Akemi didn’t have the same fate. Her dad was deported to Mexico when she was 7 years old.
Maldonado met Akemi in 2018. Then 8 years old, she started participating in protests, pleading to be reunited with her dad and denouncing immigration policies that separate families like hers.
“I was moved by her experience and wanted to find a book or resource to help her, and other children I have seen in tears, process the situation they’re going through,” Maldonado said.
Not seeing many books that did that, she decided to write her own.
“¿Dónde Está Papi?” recounts Akemi’s experience. It includes the day her dad missed her eighth birthday, the car rides to visit him in jail and her desire to “break down the wall with a giant stick like a piñata” so she could be with her dad again.
The book was also heavily influenced by conversations that Maldonado, now a mother of two boys, had in Arizona from 2017 through 2019 with more than two dozen children between the ages of 5 and 9. All were from mixed-status families and some had a family member deported.
“When I was doing these interviews, I was trying to understand the impact of the immigration enforcement practices that were happening in Arizona and how that affected children,” Maldonado said.
A children’s rights issue
Maldonado knew these practices all too well. She had been involved as an activist in the immigrant rights movement for more than a decade. She spent years opposing former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for his immigration enforcement that targeted Latinos.
Maricopa County’s jails were – and continue to be – top destinations nationally where local law enforcement works with ICE to identify people facing criminal charges who may be undocumented. It’s something that Maldonado continues to speak out against.
When Donald Trump was elected president in November 2016, those Arizona practices were amplified.
Things looked grim for immigrants as the possibility of Congress passing a comprehensive immigration reform that would lead to the legalization of millions of undocumented people came to a halt. Instead, President Trump instituted a “zero-tolerance” policy that separated families at the border.
Maldonado’s activism at that time led her to participate in several civil disobedience actions. In 2017 she was arrested in Phoenix for blocking an ICE van that was transporting a mother who was being deported.
Two years later, she and 15 others were arrested outside the Phoenix ICE office. They were protesting the mistreatment of migrants, including children, housed in ICE detention centers.
As she interviewed children for her book, Maldonado said it was beautiful to see that they “knew that there was this injustice that was happening and these laws were fundamentally immoral and wrong.”
“I wanted to expose that and provide an outlet to have these conversations with children and instill that sense of pride for who they are,” she added.
One of the children Maldonado interviewed was a young girl whose dad was in jail because, as she put it, “He did something bad.” But she wasn’t sure what it was and felt uneasy talking about it.
“I could feel how it was hurtful to her,” Maldonado said. “Once she felt that it was safe, she started saying that she did think it was unfair.”
Some of the other children confided they felt resentment toward their parents for bringing them to the U.S.
Maldonado said she shared a similar feeling as a child. She was 8 years old when her parents brought her and her two sisters from Mexico. They came to Arizona seeking work and better education opportunities.
“Growing up, it became really clear early on that we didn’t really belong in a way,” she said. “I saw my dad struggle with language. I saw the way that people would treat him or look at him differently.”
“He would attempt to say certain things in English and people would make faces or be like, ‘What, what?’” she continued. “I felt embarrassed. I was like, ‘Why are we even here?’”
Maldonado said she was “ashamed” of who she was and “angry” at her parents for uprooting her.
In school, she didn’t talk about her family’s situation. She tried to be well-behaved and mostly avoided speaking up, even when other kids made derogatory comments about Mexicans.
Maldonado said her parents would tell her: “Your job is to do good in school so that you never have to go through the things that we went through.”
But things changed when she graduated from college. She started getting involved in the immigrant rights movement.
“I no longer wanted to be like the good girl or the good child,” she said. “I wanted to speak up and name things for what they were.”
Maldonado also began researching and writing about immigration, race and resistance. She went on to earn a PhD in education and wrote her dissertation on the immigrant rights movement in Arizona during a time when workplace raids, deportations and protests were rampant.
Maldonado explained that, through her activism and research, she has learned to view immigration as “a children’s rights issue because when they’re attacking immigrant parents, they’re actually also attacking the safety of children and their right to their parents – their right to have that safety and protection.”
In addition to her academic writing, she is the CEO of a law firm in Phoenix that focuses on serving Spanish speaking communities in the areas of criminal, immigration and personal injury law.
She is also the founder and executive director of The Border Crit Institute through which she studies and writes about migration, policing, rhetoric and resistance.
The non-profit research and educational institute also promotes Border Crit Theory, which is a new academic discipline and theoretical framework Maldonado proposes to conduct research in the borderlands.
A journey of reconnection
Edward Dennis was new to the immigrant rights movement when Maldonado asked if he could provide illustrations for “¿Dónde Está Papi?”
Dennis said he felt a sense of “imposter syndrome” after reading Maldonado’s manuscript. Not only was it different from the work he was used to doing, but he wasn’t as connected to his Mexican roots as Maldonado.
“Should I be doing this? Am I allowed to?” he questioned himself.
A third-generation American, Dennis grew up in Maryvale in the 1980s and 90s. It was Phoenix’s first suburb. Over the years, the Latino population there grew.
But when high crime rates started plaguing the tight-knit community, Dennis’ family decided to move.
“The violence got pretty bad there,” he said. “I think at that time it was ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in the country. We got out of there just because my parents feared for our safety.”
The family moved to a nearly all white neighborhood in Peoria. Dennis started fourth grade at his new school. He said he remembers there were “absolutely no colored kids at my school, so it was pretty scary.”
“It didn’t feel good to be at a new school where you don’t look like anyone there and you don’t see anyone that looks like you – no teachers, no staff,” he said. “I think the only person that actually did look like me was the janitor. He would say hi to me.”
From the way he talked, to the food he ate, Dennis started changing as a way to fit in.
“I didn’t know that stuff was happening to me, especially when it comes to speaking Spanish,” he said. “I exclusively spoke Spanish to my grandparents. Coming into fifth grade, I couldn’t speak Spanish at all.”
That carried on to adulthood. But when Maldonado came to him and asked if he could illustrate her manuscript, he saw it as an opportunity to reconnect with his roots.
He started researching his great grandparents who came to the U.S. from Mexico in the early 1910s. It not only helped him come up with the images for “¿Dónde Está Papi?”, it also inspired him to write and illustrate his own book, “The Boy from Mexico.”
This book is based on the true story of one of his great grandfathers and his journey to cross the border into the U.S. from Mexico as a 14-year-old boy.
“It’s a journey of self-discovery for the character and it turned out to be one for me too,” Dennis said. “I was finding out that the more I researched my own family, the more I learned about people in my own family.”
With both books, Dennis said it was a challenge to come up with age-appropriate images that “don’t water down the words.” He explained it’s easy to see how images of jails and families separated could be distressing for children.
“We don’t want to scare children – we want to educate them,” he said. “But we also want them to feel emotion and from that emotion make a decision. Is this right? Is this wrong?”
Dennis added he hopes the books will serve as the “first line of dialogue on how to talk to your children about immigration.”
Maldonado has similar desires for her book. She wants it to be a resource that facilitates discussions between parents and children about immigration, deportations and the pain being inflicted by family separations.
“I hope that it is a resource for children – that they’re able to see that they’re not alone in this situation,” she added. “Also, it’s an opportunity to have more of these conversations so that we are aware of what’s happening, and we can do something about it.”
“¿Dónde Está Papi?” costs $30 and is available for purchase online. Part of the proceeds will go toward Akemi’s college education.
Griselda Zetino has a passion for storytelling. She’s currently a radio news reporter for KTAR News in Phoenix, through which she has won several awards, including an Edward R. Murrow Award for Hard News in 2022 and the Arizona Broadcasters Association’s Newcomer Award in 2019. Prior to that, she worked as a freelance journalist for NBC Latino, The Guardian, the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting and other news outlets. She enjoys covering politics, education and immigration. The Mexico native earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Arizona State University in May 2011, and she recently served as a board member for the Arizona Latino Media Association.
Genesis Alvarado graduated from Arizona State University in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication. Alvarado, who was a photojournalist for The Arizona Western Voice in Yuma and for the Cronkite News Phoenix news bureau, is now a freelance photojournalist. | https://www.nj.com/palabra/2022/07/immigrant-rights-activist-writes-book-for-children-hurt-by-family-separation.html | 2022-07-12T15:01:47Z | https://www.nj.com/palabra/2022/07/immigrant-rights-activist-writes-book-for-children-hurt-by-family-separation.html | false |
Molly Shannon lends a hand in bringing clarity to an increasingly complex financial world
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first celebrity-led marketing campaign in the company's 26-year history, LendingTree is leveraging the power of humor to deliver a simple message: LendingTree makes it easy to win financially. As debt increases and interest rates rise, consumers can quickly and easily save tens of thousands of dollars on their loans, they just need to know that they have options. Comedic actress, best-selling author, and SNL alum Molly Shannon stars in the new campaign that shows how easy it is to find a "lenda" with LendingTree.
"LendingTree takes the guesswork out of confusing financial decisions like getting a mortgage, insurance policy or a personal loan, making it easy to win financially and save real money," says Molly Shannon, comedian, actress and New York Times Bestselling Author. Shannon plays the character of Linda, an outspoken, unpretentious, no-nonsense woman with good intentions and a full serving of opinions. While Linda encourages friends and family to connect with a LendingTree "lenda", viewers can relate to this memorable and lovable new character. "Getting to work with the LendingTree team to bring this character to life has been a fun experience and it's even more meaningful that the message will help Americans discover there are more financial options available than they may realize and LendingTree makes it easy to find the best options for their needs."
LendingTree Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, Shiv Singh, who joined LendingTree in late January 2022, is leading the brand's efforts to rebuild its connection with consumers and re-acquaint Americans with LendingTree's time and money-saving services at a time when they're needed most. "At LendingTree, we realize that money isn't always the easiest or most comfortable topic to talk about but we're on a mission to change that narrative and help Americans feel more confident when making important financial decisions. In tandem with LendingTree's re-imagined customer experience, this campaign will re-introduce LendingTree as the leading brand committed to giving power to consumers to win financially."
In partnership with Mekanism, an award-winning creative agency that intersects technology, design, culture, and brand stories, this campaign will be LendingTree's first return to long-form video and television in more than three years and is set to run on linear TV and cable beginning today, July 11, 2022. LendingTree, one of the largest individual brand display and search advertisers in the country, will also be updating creative across all marketing channels to reflect the new campaign and new brand positioning.
"Our first work with LendingTree stars Molly Shannon and uses humor to demystify complex financial decisions for everyday Americans," said Jason Harris, Co-Founder and CEO of Mekanism. "This new campaign features a more ambitious brand voice than customers might expect to hear from this storied fintech company but bringing the soul of the brand to life in this way will help LendingTree build trust with a new generation of consumers."
Whether you are looking for a "lenda" for a new home, auto, business, or personal loan, LendingTree is your champion of choice. LendingTree. You Win.
Click here to watch Linda find a home loan lender, or here for Linda's advice on personal loans.
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's largest, most experienced online marketplace, created to give power to consumers so more people can win financially. LendingTree provides consumers with easy access to the best offers on home loans, personal loans, credit cards, student loans, business loans, home equity loans/lines of credit, auto loans and more, through its network of over 700 partners. Founded in 1996 and launched nationally in 1998, LendingTree has helped over 111 million customers obtain financing, save money, and improve their financial and credit health with transparency, education and support throughout their financial journey.
LendingTree, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. For more information, please visit www.lendingtree.com
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is following in the footsteps of other Democratic governors following the U.S. Supreme Court's abortion ruling and looking to protect patients who travel to Pennsylvania for the procedure from being prosecuted by their home states.
Wolf on Tuesday said in a statement that he would refuse a request from any other state to arrest or detain any out-of-state resident who had traveled to Pennsylvania to seek an abortion, as well as anyone providing or assisting with it.
Wolf's statement is similar to those of Democratic governors in California, Colorado, North Carolina and elsewhere.
Their attempts to protect abortion rights come as tighter restrictions and bans are going into effect in conservative states after last month’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court, which overturned the nearly half-century-old holding from Roe v. Wade that found that the right to abortion was protected by the U.S. Constitution.
States now may restrict the procedure, and many have taken steps to curtail or ban abortions.
Wolf signed an executive order on Tuesday to back up his statement.
“By signing this executive order, I am affirming that individuals seeking and providing reproductive health services are safe in the commonwealth from discipline and prosecution,” he wrote in a statement.
Abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. Wolf supports abortion rights and has vetoed three bills from the Republican-controlled Legislature in the past five years to restrict the procedure. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Pennsylvania-governor-says-he-ll-protect-abortion-17299242.php | 2022-07-12T15:03:31Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Pennsylvania-governor-says-he-ll-protect-abortion-17299242.php | true |
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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LiftMaster Rounds Out Its Line of Smart Video Intercoms, Addressing the Needs of Large Gated Communities to Smaller Boutique Buildings and Everything in Between
OAK BROOK, Ill., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiftMaster®, the leading brand of professionally installed access solutions, has expanded its line of Smart Video Intercom Access Systems to make access for small multifamily buildings and single-family homes with gates more secure and convenient. Powered by myQ® technology, LiftMaster Smart Video Intercoms provide a stand-out smart amenity for any size building, empowering property owners and residents to open doors and manage guest access remotely and enhancing the security of the building with video features.
Parks Associates research of multifamily property owners shows a third of residents are willing to pay an additional 15% per month in rent for smart amenities. "There is a growing expectation for technology and also a growing opportunity to invest in technology," said Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates. "It's a challenging market right now and investments in technology can fill a gap with staffing, increase value for residents and also operationally, improve property security, and can lower property insurance costs"
Today's small property owners and managers juggle multiple responsibilities. The average individual investor landlord has three properties and 45% manage their own properties making it a challenge to maintain visibility on their property's status and security while ensuring residents have seamless entry. Through the use of myQ® Community software, the Smart Video Intercom can help property and building owners streamline the management of building entrances and residents.
"Over the past two years, LiftMaster has introduced Smart Video Access Systems scalable to meet the unique needs of gated communities, large and mid-sized buildings. With our latest offering we are now able to provide small building owners the same security and convenience," said Jenny Lytle, General Manager of Commercial Emerging Business. "When used with our cloud-based platform our newest Smart Video Intercom offers small building owners the option to remotely manage and control entrances across multiple buildings from a single dashboard while providing residents with the high-end amenities they desire."
Through the myQ Community cloud-based platform, property managers have access to 24/7 monitoring capabilities and real-time activity alerts allowing them to conveniently manage and control entrances across several buildings within a portfolio from a single dashboard. Stunning HD video live streaming and recorded video clips of access events ensure property managers can easily monitor who is entering the building throughout the day and provide clear traceability around property damage, vandalism, and other nuisances at the entrance.
Residents benefit from the more secure, convenient and seamless access provided by the Smart Video Intercom. Through the myQ Community app, residents have access to one-way video calling and two-way video voice communication to identify guests before granting access, recurring or one-time virtual guest passes, and a "press to unlock" feature that allows residents to easily unlock authorized entrances with their smartphone. The myQ Community app also works with Siri Voice Control, a feature now compatible with all LiftMaster Smart Video Intercoms, allowing residents to access the front door handsfree.
In addition to being easy for property owners and residents to use, the Smart Video Intercom is also simple to install, offering an easy retrofit solution for buildings with an old, wired intercom. The system requires only an internet connection, electronic/lock door strike system and power to run and eliminates the need for in-unit hardware entirely by empowering residents to open doors with their smartphones. For more information on the LiftMaster Smart Video Intercoms go to https://www.myq.com/smart-video-intercom
About LiftMaster
LiftMaster is the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers, as well as a leading manufacturer of commercial door operators, residential and commercial gate operators, smart video intercoms and related access control products. Driven by the access and security needs of the marketplace, LiftMaster's expansive line of state-of-the-art residential and commercial products are designed to fit any lifestyle or application, providing the latest technology and innovations in safety, security and convenience. More information at LiftMaster.com.
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CLEVELAND, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kirtland Capital Partners is pleased to announce that Ralph M. Della Ratta has joined Kirtland as a Partner. Ralph's formal relationship with Kirtland began nearly ten years ago when he invested in and provided assistance to Kirtland Capital Partners V.
"I could not be more pleased that Ralph is joining the Kirtland team," said Tom Littman, President of Kirtland Capital Partners. "My relationship with Ralph spans several decades. I have had the privilege of watching him build lasting relationships and execute transactions with expertise and integrity. Ralph's network is incredibly deep and we look forward to leveraging this network and his experience to make valuable contributions to our Firm."
"I am extremely excited and energized to be joining Kirtland Capital Partners," said Ralph Della Ratta. Having a chance to join an organization that I greatly respect and know intimately is an opportunity I couldn't pass on."
Ralph is an esteemed member of the M&A community with over forty years of experience. He has built and shaped several different investment banks during his career, including McDonald Investments, Inc, Key Corporation, Western Reserve Partners and Citizens Bank.
Ralph's contributions extend well beyond the M&A community, in a wide array of corporate and philanthropic endeavors. He served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Kent State University, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Duke Alumni Association and is a long standing member of the Board of Directors of University Hospitals of Cleveland, just to name a few.
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Sea lions in video sparring, not chasing beachgoers, expert says
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT|Updated: 26 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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Wayne Rooney 's son, Kai, has followed up on a sensational season in Manchester United 's academy by signing a deal with Puma.
The 12-year-old hotshot scored a whopping 56 goals for his Red Devils youth team last term, putting his name on the map in a bid to follow in his father's legendary footsteps. Dad Wayne, who's currently in the United States after agreeing to become D.C. United 's new manager, has seen his son put pen to paper on a contract of his own, with the giant sportswear brand snapping him up.
On Kai's Instagram, a post to his 55,000 followers announcing the deal, which will see him don Puma boots and clothing, read: "Great to sign for @puma. Only see great." His 56-goal campaign for United came alongside teammate and Cristiano Ronaldo 's son, Cristiano Jr.
The pair of prodigies made headlines by scoring in the same game back in March, with Kai bagging four against rivals Liverpool last October. As well as frequently getting on the scoresheet, Rooney's eldest son - a fellow Everton supporter - has also turned provider on plenty of occasions, notching 28 assists for his teammates, having joined the Red Devils' prestigious academy in December 2020.
His blistering form for United coupled with mum Coleen 's concerns about living so far away from home are set to see dad Wayne - who recently quit Derby County - be alone while back in North America, having spent a difficult 18 months in the US Capital between the summer of 2018 and late 2019 when he still played. Along with Coleen and Kai, sons Cass, Klay and Kit are also expected to stay in the UK.
With the MLS season only running until October, however, Wayne should be able to see Kai in action during the autumn and winter months. Wayne - who's still both England and United's all-time top goalscorer - has high hopes son's career and declared when Kai signed for his former club: "I'm a proud dad.
"He's been working hard, he obviously came over to the States with us to continue with his football. He went on trial with Manchester United and he's impressed the coaches. He signed his forms yesterday so I'm delighted for him. He did have other options, other clubs to go to but he decided he wants to sign for Manchester United, so it was his decision and not mine."
Speaking of making decisions, Rooney's choice to go back to Washington has bemused Mirror Football columnist Stan Collymore, who reckons his return is a mistake. Noting how the 35-year-old has previously expressed his desire to manage the Red Devils and his beloved Everton, ex-Liverpool striker Collymore wrote: "If that is still what he’s chasing then a move to D.C. won't even make a scratch on his CV.
"In fact, if he has two years in Washington he'll be no closer to getting the United or Everton jobs than he is right now. If it goes wrong for him, which is a possibility, then it will be a big black mark against him because, let's face it, even by MLS standards, D.C. is a bit of a backwater. I'd get it more if he was mulling over an offer from LA Galaxy, LA FC or New York City.
"Or if he was going to a club which had a big name or two in their ranks such as [Gareth] Bale at LA or, before that, Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Galaxy, or Rooney himself at DC. But there will be nothing at DC, no learning, that really takes him on, certainly not in the way that being at a top-10 Championship club would have done." | https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/kia-rooney-puma-man-utd-27461930 | 2022-07-12T15:11:33Z | https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/kia-rooney-puma-man-utd-27461930 | true |
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AAL, ENDP, VS, PTON, and GPS.
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- Raise and Listing offered through INX Securities in the U.S.
XIAMEN, China, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HGC (BVI) Info Tech Co. Ltd.("HGC"), the owner of Trucpal, also a blockchain-based SaaS platform serving the Chinese freight market, today announced a partnership with INX Limited ("INX"), the owner of blockchain-based trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, to offer the Trucpal digital security token on July 25th. With a fundraising goal of $20 million.
HGC is a leading digital SaaS service provider serving the Chinese freight market. HGC maintains its strengths and position through continuous business innovation and an open system. With an annual output value of $1.5 trillion in 2020 and annual transportation volume of 52.1 billion tons in 2021 in the Chinese freight market, HGC believes that China is the world's most promising digital freight market.*
Recognising the rapid growth and benefits of blockchain technology and security tokens, HGC has worked closely with blockchain experts and advisors to launch its own security token for Trucpal's ecosystem. After a preparatory phase, including designing the token's economic model, and in-depth compliance audit and technology development. HGC now is ready to offer and list the Trucpal security token using the INX platform.
This collaboration between HGC and INX will bring the first Security Token to the Chinese freight market, potentially allowing millions of Trucpal users to turn their contributions into financial rewards through the Trucpal digital security token in compliance with U.S. Securities laws and regulations. It is also a very positive contribution to the development of the HGC freight ecosystem. It will foster collaboration amongst each other; and encourage both INX and HGC to explore the future of digital securities together.
Wendong Zhang, Founder of HGC: "lNX is the leader in issuance and trading services for US compliant digital securities. The cooperation with lNX will greatly help HGC to successfully issue the Trucpal token in compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements. The successful issuance of Trucpal Token can greatly promote faster development of the HGC system, can potentially gain the support of millions of loyal users and is likely to be a long-term win-win development, while creating potential rewards to Trucpal Token investors."
Shy Datika, Founder & CEO of INX: "We are excited to bring HGC's Trucpal capital raise to the market on July 25th, and encourage interested parties to onboard at INX today. Trucpal brings an innovative platform to the Chinese freight market, one that investors should learn about. Their decision to raise capital with INX, under U.S. securities laws is commendable, and working with their management team has provided much insight into the potential that such innovative Chinese companies offer."
1. Over 10 trillion! 2020 China's total logistics industry revenue on a new level url: https://bit.ly/3nSEhLI
2. 2021 Transportation Industry Development Statistics Bulletin released url: http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2022-05/26/content_5692335.htm
About HGC
HGC(wehgc.com) operates a blockchain based freight service SaaS platform in China. Based on the development of e-commerce. HGC believes that China is the world's most promising digital freight market. HGC maintains its strengths and position through continuous business innovation and an open system. The HGC/Trucpal Team has been developing and operating in the field of freight and crypto for many years. Since its official launch in Feb 1st, 2021, the Trucpal App has a record of 300 million RMB on GMV, more than 7,000 cooperatives and 4.5 million Trucpoints have been mined by its users.
About INX
The Company is the holding company for the INX Group, which includes regulated trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, combining traditional markets expertise and an innovative fintech approach. The INX Group's vision is to be the preferred global regulated hub for digital assets on the blockchain. The INX Group's overall mission is to bring communities together and empower them with financial innovation. Our journey started with our initial public token offering of the INX Token in which it raised US$83 million. The INX Group is shaping the blockchain asset industry through its willingness to work in a regulated environment with oversight from regulators like the SEC and FINRA.
In addition to operating two regulated trading platforms for blockchain assets, the Company's interdealer broker, I.L.S. Brokers, plans to offer non-deliverable cryptocurrency forwards to Tier-1 banks in the future. For more information, please visit the INX Group website here.
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This story was originally published in April 2021.
Pink, green and blue tourmaline, aquamarine beryl and deep red garnet, purple amethyst and sparkling lepidolite — they all lie buried in Maine granite. To find them, all you have to do is dig — and perhaps use a hammer and chisel.
Rockhounding — also known as field collecting or recreational mining — is an outdoor activity in which everyday people search for valuable gems, fossils and other mineral treasures buried in the earth.
“It’s the thrill of the hunt,” said Tom Hoffelder, president of Oxford County Mineral and Gem Association. “You never know what you’re going to find. That next rock, that next shovel full could be something really cool.”
This hobby is especially popular in western Maine, where some of the state’s most celebrated gemstones can be found.
“Maine minerals are world famous,” Hoffelder said. “One of my favorites is beryl. It’s a greenish blue crystal. And there are some lovely amethysts.”
Getting started with rockhounding is easy
If interested in rockhounding as a one-time activity, you could hire a local guide company — such as Dig Maine Gems out of West Paris, Maine. They’ll take you to a site, supply you with hand tools and offer assistance in mineral identification. This way, you don’t have to conduct your own research or invest in any equipment.
Another option is to visit a location that’s running a mineral and gem sluice, a device that allows you to sort rocks using a screen in running water. The rocks, usually collected from the dump piles of local mines, are provided by the bucket full, so you’ll have plenty to sort through.
Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground runs a sluice seasonally, as does Dig Maine Gems. Sluices are also a feature at many mineral and gem events, such as the New England Mineral Conference that’s held annually at Sunday River.
“I really recommend sluices for those who have young kids,” said Maggie Kroenke, store manager at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum in Bethel. “You’re usually under cover if it’s a hot day, splashing in the water. It’s not a hike. You don’t have to worry about tripping or falling.”
At the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, which opened in December 2019, you can view some of the state’s finest gems and mineral specimens, as well the world’s largest collection of moon and Mars meteorites. The museum also offers information about rockhounding in the area, including directions to rockhounding sites that are open to the general public.
“People will always find something to take home,” Kroenke said of rockhounding. “Finding something of high value is sort of rare, but you will find something to take home, something you absolutely fall in love with.”
Rockhounding as a hobby
If interested in pursuing rockhounding as an activity you do on a regular basis, it’s helpful to join a local club.
Maine is home to a handful of active geology and mineral clubs. The largest is the Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society, which currently has nearly 500 members. Others — such as the Oxford County Mineral and Gem Association, Penobscot Mineral and Lapidary Club and Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club — have fewer members but may be just as active, offering field trips, workshops and rock shows.
“The big thing about being a member of a rock club is you can get into places [to rockhound] that you can’t get into as an individual,” Hoffelder said.
The best rockhounding sites are usually at quarries and mines, both active and inactive.
Some owners of mines and quarries will allow clubs to rockhound on parts of their property — chiefly their dump piles — for a fee, but they won’t allow individuals to do the same. This is because clubs have insurance for the activity, and club leaders have formed trusting relationships with the mine owners that ensure their groups will follow rules.
Rock clubs offer their own lineup of field trips, often collaborating with nearby clubs. The Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society, for example, will be organizing about 15 field trips for rockhounding this year, including an overnight trip to seek fluorescent minerals with lights.
“It really is a treasure hunt,” said Jeff Farrin, vice president and field trip director of the Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society. “When you’re digging in the dirt, cracking open rocks and all the sudden you find a beautiful crystal — it makes your day. But it’s also just being outdoors, enjoying the outdoors. And there’s comradery, too. You look forward to the field trips and digging with your friends.”
Where to go rockhounding in Maine
Most of Maine’s gems and rare minerals are found in a coarse-grained variety of granite called pegmatite, according to a “Virtual Tour of Maine Minerals” created by the Maine Geological Survey. Starting in the mid-1800s and extending into the 20th century, quarries were opened to mine pegmatite veins in Oxford, Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties in southwestern Maine. Initially, the goal was to mine feldspar and sheet mica, which were both used to create a variety of products.
“Feldspar is used for many things, from teacups to toilets,” Hoffelder said. “It still is, around the world, but of course, things in the US get expensive.”
Nowadays, feldspar and mica are no longer mined in Maine. Instead, some of the old quarries are being prospected for valuable gems such as tourmaline, mainly to be made into jewelry. And discoveries of more gem-rich veins of pegmatite are still being made.
The best rockhounding sites are usually at places that are currently being mined or have in the past — but only a select number of locations are open to the public for free. Other locations are open but at a fee, and some are only open to specific clubs.
The book “Rockhounding in New England: A Guide to 100 of the Region’s Best Rockhounding Sites” by Peter Cristofono is a great resource, with the most recent edition released in 2020. The book includes more than 30 locations in Maine, including the Harvard, Waisanen and Tamminen quarries in Greenwood. Mount Mica, Mount Marie and Mount Apatite are also popular for rockhounding spots in Maine — each with their own rules and restrictions.
“Out of all the New England states, Maine is considered the best for rockhounding,” Farrin said. “We do some field trips in New Hampshire, but 90 percent of our trips are in Maine.”
What it’s like to search for gems
Everyone approaches rockhounding in their own way, with their own goals. Some rockhounds aim to find valuable gems such as watermelon tourmaline, while others enjoy finding as many different types of minerals as possible.
“I collect just about anything that has color and a crystal shape to it,” said Laurier “Larry” Turcotte, assistant treasurer for membership of the Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society. “I think my best find was a 15-pound quartz crystal from the Bennett Quarry in Buckfield.”
For basic tools, Hoffelder suggests a shovel and two hammers: a geology hammer and a crack hammer. These special types of hammers — often available at local hardware stores — are designed for working with rock.
“Do not use carpenter hammers,” Hoffelder said. “They’re not made of strong enough metal and people have been hurt from metal chips breaking off the hammer when it hits rock.”
To break apart large rocks, rockhounds will sometimes use sledgehammers. Gardening forks and trowels can come in handy. And chisels are useful for more delicate work, such as carving gems out of surrounding rock.
“Seasoned rock hounds always have their favorite tools and things they carry,” Kroenke said. “But one great thing about rockhounding or field collecting is that it doesn’t take a lot of money to start. It’s a great way to get outside and learn a lot about our natural resources.”
Safety gear and protective clothing is also important. Safety glasses or face shields can protect your face from shards of rock that can fly off when you’re hammering. Boots — preferably steel-toed — will make walking over uneven ground easier while also protecting your toes. Long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and gloves will help protect you from being scraped by sharp rocks while also preventing sunburn and bug bites. And a helmet should be worn if you’re searching near a rock wall where small rocks could tumble down from overhead.
If done with care, rockhounding can be a great family activity.
“A lot of people will bring kids with them, and they get hooked,” Turcotte said. “It’s like my wife said: the kids are a lot closer to the ground, so a lot of the time, they will find better stuff than the adults.”
Even if you don’t find gems of value, the experience of sifting through rocks is fun in and of itself, Turcotte said.
“You get out in the fresh air,” he said, “and there’s something about digging in the dirt that just makes you happy.” | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/07/12/outdoors/how-to-go-rockhounding-maine-gems-crystals/ | 2022-07-12T15:16:19Z | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/07/12/outdoors/how-to-go-rockhounding-maine-gems-crystals/ | false |
(The Hill) – The U.S. has had a faltering response to the monkeypox outbreak, with confirmed cases jumping to 700 in the two months since outbreaks were first detected and clinics across the country struggling to meet the demand for effective vaccines.
Some public health experts and patients say more needs to be done and warn that mistakes made during the COVID-19 pandemic are being repeated.
The monkeypox virus is less infectious than COVID-19 and is so far mostly affecting one community: men who have sex with men. But the U.S. has learned lessons from the coronavirus pandemic that should still help the nation control monkeypox, experts say.
Leana Wen, a research professor of health policy and management at George Washington University as well as Baltimore’s former health commissioner, told The Hill that she has felt a sense of déjà vu.
“Probably the most significant one to me is the lack of testing. We saw during COVID that every case that was found was like the canary in the coal mine, that they really were just the tip of the iceberg,” Wen said. “And that was because there was such little testing available. Why haven’t we learned our lesson?”
Last week, one of the largest laboratory testing networks in the U.S., Labcorp, announced it would begin testing for monkeypox using tests from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The company will be able to conduct about 10,000 tests daily.
In its announcement, Labcorp recommended that people contact their health care providers to initiate monkeypox testing and sample collecting, a more cumbersome process compared to COVID-19 tests, especially for people who don’t have a regular health care provider.
Wen said monkeypox testing should not be made into a complex process, noting that performing the test itself is fairly simple: Monkeypox tests involve swabbing the base of the characteristic lesions that form after infection.
More than 760 monkeypox cases have been confirmed in the U.S. as of Monday across almost 40 states, which is almost certainly an undercount as many may be unaware that they are infected or have not yet been tested.
Unlike COVID-19, monkeypox is not a novel virus, it does not spread as easily and is largely transmitted through close, skin-to-skin contact. And although it is currently affecting relatively few people in the U.S., advocates and scientists worry this outbreak may spread out of control.
Jay Varma, an epidemiologist who served as senior health adviser to former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D), said in a recent interview that he feared monkeypox could become entrenched in the U.S.
“If we don’t really get ahead of this, then we are going to fall further behind and it will become a permanent part of our disease landscape,” Varma said.
De Blasio himself urged the federal government to ramp up access to monkeypox vaccines on Twitter Monday.
New York’s gay community has been particularly hard hit by the outbreak. The state Department of Health said in a tweet on Tuesday that 111 people had tested positive in New York City as of last week, up from 55 a week prior.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) made note of the unmet demand for monkeypox vaccines in a letter he sent to President Biden on Monday. Adams asked that the White House consider a different vaccination schedule that allowed for a longer interval period between the two doses of the preferred smallpox vaccine Jynneos so that more people could be immediately immunized.
In an NBC News report published last week, several gay men who tested positive for monkeypox detailed exasperating experiences in communicating with public health officials when attempting to get tested and share their possible close contacts. One man in New York said it took nearly a week before he was able to get tested and possible contacts’ names.
Clinics in major cities like New York and Washington, D.C., have quickly run out of available vaccine doses.
New York gave no warning before announcing its own vaccine push late last month, running out of doses within hours with no word on when more shots would be available. On Monday, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced that an additional 1,250 doses would be made available.
Health authorities maintain that monkeypox does not pose a threat to the general public, and the mortality rate for the virus is low.
Eric Toner, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, said that this recent monkeypox outbreak could very well be a sign of an “age of epidemics” that the world is entering.
“As people interact more and more with wild animals — whether it’s in wet markets as food or moving into their habitats because of population growth — we are going to see people get exposed more and more to exotic pathogens,” Toner said.
Overall, Toner said he felt that the response has been adequate considering the limitations, noting the inherent difficulties in measures like contact tracing as well as the swift manner in which the federal government deployed vaccines and placed orders for more.
“I don’t think that they have been slow. I don’t think it’s the case that they haven’t learned lessons from COVID-19,” he said.
Still others say that the response has not been as streamlined as it could be. One senior Biden administration official, speaking anonymously, acknowledged to The New York Times last week that monkeypox testing has not been as fast or convenient as it needs to be. Contributing factors included negotiations with labs, ramping up testing supplies and training personnel, according to the official. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/us-stumbles-in-monkeypox-response/ | 2022-07-12T15:16:43Z | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/us-stumbles-in-monkeypox-response/ | false |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday reported raising more than $10 million over the first six months of this year as the Democrat prepares to face a tough reelection bid in the battleground state in November.
The campaign for Wisconsin governor is shaping up to be the most expensive in state history. Outside groups are pouring millions into the race and Republicans vying to win the Aug. 9 primary are also spending furiously. The top Republican candidates, construction company co-owner Tim Michels and former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, have until Friday to report their fundraising totals.
Evers has raised more than $20 million since 2021 and had $7.6 million cash on hand, his campaign said. He raised more than twice what former Republican Gov. Scott Walker did in the first six months of 2018.
Evers' campaign manager Cassi Fenili said in a statement that Evers' record fundraising shows the “overwhelming grassroots support Governor Evers has earned.”
But Democratic incumbents like Evers face a tough road this fall, with polls showing high Republican enthusiasm and history showing that the same party as the president in midterm elections often fares poorly. Republicans are attacking Evers over inflation, high gas prices and crime. Evers and other Democrats hope the the U.S. Supreme Court's recent overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision, which led to an 1849 state law banning abortion to take effect, will motivate their side to vote.
“Whether it’s helping small businesses, protecting access to abortion, fixing thousands of miles of roads and bridges, or investing in our public schools, Governor Evers is leading with respect, compassion, and fairness,” Fenili said.
Both Michels and Kleefisch, who polls show are leading the Republican field, were campaigning in northern Wisconsin this week. Michels, a millionaire who has won the backing of former President Donald Trump, has been spending millions on television ads to introduce himself to voters. He last ran for office in 2004. Kleefisch last week issued her first attack ad against Michels and followed it up this week with a spot featuring Walker going after Michels over gas prices.
Kleefisch and Michels, along with a third candidate state Rep. Timothy Ramthun, were slated to debate for the first time July 24.
The fundraising reports due Friday will be the first for Michels and Ramthun, both of whom got into the race this year. Kleefisch entered in September and raised more than $3.3 million over four months.
Michels' campaign adviser Chris Walker downplayed Evers' fundraising totals.
“We’ve known that Tony Evers and his DC buddies will stop at nothing to cling to power," Walker said. "Tim Michels is the only candidate who has the leadership experience, organization, agenda, and resources necessary to beat him, and he will.”
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, which tracks campaign spending, reported this month that outside groups had spent or planned to spend nearly $25 million in the race so far. The spending was nearly evenly divided between Democratic and Republican groups.
That spending is expected to skyrocket after the primary.
Leaders of the Wisconsin Democratic and Republican parties said at a WisPolitics.com event last month that they expected total spending on the governor's race and others this year in the state, including a hotly contested U.S. Senate race, to exceed $700 million. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Evers-raises-10-1-million-for-Wisconsin-17299213.php | 2022-07-12T15:17:49Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Evers-raises-10-1-million-for-Wisconsin-17299213.php | false |
Sports The Contreras brothers will play together at the MLB All-Star game Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email July 12, 20227:11 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition The Contreras brothers will play together at the MLB All-Star game Listen · 0:27 0:27 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1110993560/1110993561" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> This is the fifth pair of brothers to play together as starters in the All Stars since 1942 Facebook Twitter Flipboard Email
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Japan mourns Shinzo AbeJapan's longest serving prime minister is being laid to rest in Tokyo today in a private family service. The country is still struggling to recover from the shock of his assassination.
Japan's longest serving prime minister is being laid to rest in Tokyo today in a private family service. The country is still struggling to recover from the shock of his assassination. | https://www.npr.org/2022/07/12/1110998216/japan-mourns-shinzo-abe?ft=nprml&f= | 2022-07-12T15:18:54Z | https://www.npr.org/2022/07/12/1110998216/japan-mourns-shinzo-abe?ft=nprml&f= | true |
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's (PFF) sixth annual PFF Walk returns in person and virtually from July through October 2022 to raise funds and awareness to support people living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF). All those impacted by the disease are invited to walk together toward a cure for the more than 250,000 Americans living with PF and interstitial lung disease.
"We have a community of champions who have remained strong through the pandemic while battling this serious lung disease," said William T. Schmidt, PFF President and CEO. "We encourage everyone to join us in celebrating these individuals and helping us raise vital funds for research, education and support programs."
This year's PFF Walk 2022 is set to take place in six cities and virtually across the U.S. –
- July 23 – North Shore Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh
- July 30 – Liberty State Park, New York City
- September 10 – Diversey Harbor, Chicago
- September 17 – Crissy Field, Bay Area
- September 24 – Virtually
- October 8 – National Harbor, Washington D.C.
- October 22 – Cypress Waters, Dallas
The PFF Walk features two course options – 5K and one mile – and family-friendly activities, refreshments, educational materials about PF and more.
The new PFF Community Registry, launching in July, will be featured at a tent at the Walk sites. Individuals living with PF, family members, caregivers and lung transplant recipients who had PF are invited to enroll in the Registry and share their experiences with the disease. Data from the Registry will be used by medical researchers to answer questions to improve the lives of everyone affected by PF.
Registration for the PFF Walk is free. Walkers who raise $100 or more will receive a commemorative PFF Walk t-shirt. To register or for more information, visit PFFWalk.org.
The prevalence of PF is on the rise in the United States with more than 50,000 new cases diagnosed annually. There is no known cure.
The mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, the PFF is committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and health care providers. The PFF has a three-star rating from Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. The Foundation has met all of the requirements of the National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification Program® and has earned the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, visit pulmonaryfibrosis.org or call 844.TalkPFF (844.825.5733).
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Caron continues its growth in the Life Science market
MARIETTA, Ohio, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caron Products and Services, Inc. ("Caron"), a leading provider of laboratory equipment used in small and large molecule drug development and manufacturing, cell and gene therapy research, and academic research, today announced Luke Denly has joined the company as Global Director of Marketing. Based in Northern California, and reporting directly to the CEO, he will lead the expansion of Caron's marketing efforts across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Luke brings to Caron nearly 20 years of industry experience combining both research and business backgrounds. The first decade of his career was spent at the University of California, San Diego and the Salk Institute. Over the past ten plus years Luke was a Director at Avantor Sciences where he used his data-driven insights to provide solutions that enhanced the customer experience.
"We are excited to have Luke join the Caron organization. His extensive background in data driven marketing and overall experience in the life science space will play a key role in our growth strategy moving forward," said Jay Hexamer, Caron President and CEO. "His research and business experience brings a unique perspective that enhances our ability to advance further into therapeutics and toward more advanced cell and gene therapy workflows and vaccine development."
Luke received his Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of California, San Diego. He served as primary researcher for numerous model designs now widely used in the UCSD laboratory. During his tenure at Avantor, Luke was awarded the President's Club Member recognizing the top 2% of associates. He also served on a team implementing strategic, sustainability driven projects resulting in the UCSD Outstanding Campus Vendor in Sustainability Award.
Founded in 1985, Caron Products is a leading provider of laboratory equipment, environmental chambers and incubators, biosafety cabinets and Lab Automation Enclosures in the life science industry. Our customers are in the Biopharma, Biotech, Education, Healthcare and Industrial markets who discover life changing therapies and consumable products to cure illnesses and to enable a healthier world.
All team members at Caron Products are an important part of our ecosystem and our work has meaningful impact in achieving our main goal of "opening doors for scientists". For more information, visit www.caronproducts.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is calling on people to exercise renewed caution about COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of getting booster shots for those who are eligible and wearing masks indoors as two new highly transmissible variants are spreading rapidly across the country.
The new variants, labeled BA.4 and BA.5, are offshoots of the omicron strain that has been been responsible for nearly all of the virus spread in the U.S. and are even more contagious than their predecessors. White House doctors stressed the importance of getting booster doses, even if you have recently been infected.
“Currently, many Americans are under vaccinated, meaning they are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines,” said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines provides the best protection against severe outcomes.”
Walensky said the U.S. has seen a doubling in the number of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 since April, reflecting the spread of the new subvariants, though deaths have remain steady around 300 per day.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said while the new variants are concerning, with boosters, indoor masking and treatments the country has the tools to keep them from being disruptive.
“We should not let it disrupt our lives," he said, "but we cannot deny that it is a reality that we need to deal with."
He added that even if someone recently had COVID-19, they should get a booster.
“Immunity wanes, so it is critical to stay up to date with COVID 19 vaccines,” he said.
All Americans age 5 and over should get a booster five months after their initial primary series, according to the CDC, and those aged 50 and over — or who are immunocompromised — should get second booster four months after their first. According to CDC, tens of millions of eligible Americans haven't received their first booster, and of those over 50 who got their first booster, only 28% have received their second.
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
Jha and Fauci said the U.S. is regularly discussing expanding eligibility for a second booster shot to all adults, but that no decision has been made yet.
“It’s a regulatory decision on the part of the FDA," Fauci said.
Jha pressed said people who are eligible for a booster but haven't received one shouldn't wait for forthcoming vaccines targeted at the omicron strain in addition to the original form of the coronavirus. The U.S. has ordered 105 million of those updated shots that studies show provide better protection against omicron variants, but they won't be available until the fall.
“Let me be clear, if you get vaccinated today, you’re not going to be ineligible to get the variants specific vaccine, as we get into the later part of fall and winter," Jha said. “So, this is not a trade off, we’ve got plenty. It’s a great way to protect yourself.”
Added Fauci: “The threat to you is now.”
Walensky noted that CDC data shows that about a third of Americans are living in areas the agency classifies as experiencing a high level of COVID spread, where the agency recommends people wear masks in public indoor spaces. Another 41% live in the CDC's ‘medium’ level, where it recommends that people consider their own individual risk and consider masking. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/White-House-urges-caution-on-COVID-variants-17299336.php | 2022-07-12T15:20:10Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/White-House-urges-caution-on-COVID-variants-17299336.php | true |
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According to reports approx. 7.6 billion tons of industrial solid waste is generated and disposed by the American industries. Ramesh Chaurasia, a disciple of sustainable development goals by the United Nations (UN), shares his concern towards poor industrial waste disposal. He says, “The inappropriate handling of industrial waste can have devastating consequences to the environment. When harmful waste is released into the air, soil and water pose a serious threat to the biodiversity of the particular region.” For instance, heavy metals, harmful chemicals, radioactive waste and even organic sludge when released into water causes water pollution. Lead, arsenic and other harmful chemicals when released in water are life threatening for aquatic animals as well as humans.
Similarly, such toxic substances when released into the air or disposed in landfills adulterate the environment. Air pollution cause respiratory infections, heart diseases and lung cancer whereas, soil contamination degrades crop’s quality and may lead to health issues like blockage in neuromuscular and the central nervous system, depression, headaches, nausea, fatigue, eye irritation and skin rash. Therefore, Mr. Chaurasia added and addresses the industries that such practices also pose a threat to your company’s reputation and future through costly fines and damaging publicity.
Further, Mr. Chaurasia shares a piece of advice for industries to identify the type of industrial waste generated by their industry and segregate them based on solid, toxic, and chemical waste and then should be taken care by the waste disposal service. When an industry opts for a waste disposal service they can assist you with managing your industrial waste and complying with any local, state and federal guidelines. But before you finalize a waste disposal service make sure you finalize a credible and experienced company to help them dispose the waste properly.
Mr. Chaurasia believes that company who is aware of the all the facts mentioned above will try to find a solution to solve it at the basic level. However, he also suggests that industries can reduce, reuse and recycle their waste for proper waste management.
“When industries will transform themselves to sustainable waste management, it will not only help the industries save huge financially but also conserves the environment, safeguards the life on land and underwater” quoted Mr. Chaurasia.
He also explained a few benefits of proper waste management to encourage industries to start practicing like if industries can minimize the waste, the efficiency of production will also increase, it helps you achieve environmental policies, standards and regulations. Such practices will also boost reputation of the industry. The commitment to protecting the environment helps you get new customers easily. Taking a step further to protect the environment also provides you an edge over benefit over your competitors.
“I will continue to spread awareness about poor industrial waste disposal unless the situation improves and I am hopeful that soon we will see results”, concluded Mr. Chaurasia.
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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Tuesday that it killed a leader of the Islamic State in Syria in a drone strike.
U.S. Central Command said in a news release that Maher al-Agal was killed Tuesday and an unidentified senior official in the Islamic State was seriously injured. The Pentagon says there were no civilian casualties, though it wasn't possible to immediately confirm that information.
The U.S. carried out the strike outside Jindaris, a town in northwest Syria close to the Turkish border.
The Islamic State at the height of its power controlled more than 40,000 square miles stretching from Syria to Iraq and ruled over 8 million people. While the group's territorial state collapsed in 2019, its leaders have turned to guerilla tactics and been able to “efficiently restructure themselves organizationally,” according to the Washington-based Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a nonpartisan think tank.
The strike on al-Agal comes months after the head of the group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, killed himself during a raid of his hideout by American special forces. The U.S. said Al-Qurayshi blew himself up along with members of his family. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/pentagon-us-killed-isis-leader-in-syria-drone-strike/507-da7ff663-cdc1-49e5-bbe1-84e1ef2ebabc | 2022-07-12T15:23:31Z | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/pentagon-us-killed-isis-leader-in-syria-drone-strike/507-da7ff663-cdc1-49e5-bbe1-84e1ef2ebabc | true |
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.
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SAN DIEGO , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VECKTA Corporation, the online energy marketplace that connects commercial and industrial energy users with capital, services, and equipment suppliers, announced today that it has closed a $3.3M institutional SEED round led by VoLo Earth Ventures with supporting participants, Cove Fund, Triple Impact Capital, SeedFolio, She's Independent and Nomadic Ventures. Founding shareholder, Worley, continues to hold a position in VECKTA. As part of the financing, Kareem Dabbagh, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures and Paul Vois, Fund Manager for Cove Fund will join VECKTA's Board of Directors.
The investment will enable VECKTA to expand its marketplace platform and grow its pipeline across the food and beverage, manufacturing, and mining industries. VECKTA's marketplace has a proven ability to simplify and accelerate the energy transition for its customers, significantly reducing the high "soft costs" (which historically can be as much as 30-70% of the total project cost) typically associated with the development of energy projects.
"The commercial and industrial distributed energy market has not reached its full potential, and this is critical to the energy transition," says Kareem Dabbagh, Managing Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures. "We're excited to invest in VECKTA, accelerate the deployment of distributed energy systems, and continue to reduce cost and complexity for C&I businesses making the energy transition."
"The C&I energy market has massive potential, however business leaders are hesitant because they don't know what's possible, who to turn to, or how the project should be structured," adds VECKTA's Founder and CEO, Gareth Evans. "This problem is amplified as you add technologies and look across a portfolio of national or global facilities. With VECKTA's technology, the energy project development process can be managed from assessment through ongoing system monitoring. We're very excited to collaborate with our new investors to unlock the energy transition and create a more profitable and sustainable future."
VECKTA is an onsite energy marketplace platform where companies can access vetted capital, construction, and equipment suppliers all in one place. Due to an aging grid, skyrocketing utility costs, decreased reliability, and slow deployment of low carbon options, businesses must have an energy strategy. VECKTA's marketplace allows businesses to make well-informed decisions, creating a win for the business, a new customer for the supplier, and a more habitable planet for all. We are revolutionizing the distributed energy industry.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Surveillance video from the Robb Elementary School hallway where police waited as a gunman opened fire in a fourth-grade classroom will be shown this weekend to residents of Uvalde, a Texas lawmaker leading an investigation into the massacre of 21 people said Tuesday.
The 77-minute video, which officials say ends before law enforcement finally breached classroom May 24, does not contain images of children. It has received renewed attention over the past week as anger mounts in Uvalde over an incomplete account about the slow police response and calls for accountability seven weeks after the worst school shooting in Texas history.
Rep. Dustin Burrows, a Republican leading an investigation into the shooting, tweeted that the video and findings from a preliminary report will be shown Sunday in Uvalde to residents and distributed publicly soon after.
“We feel strongly that members of the Uvalde community should have the opportunity to see the video and hear from us before they are made public,” Burrows tweeted.
Nineteen children were among the 21 people killed. Police waited more than an hour after the shooting began before confronting the gunman, who died.
Burrows said his committee has interviewed more than 40 people behind closed doors over the last several weeks, including law enforcement who were at the scene. He has defended the committee talking with witnesses in private to elicit more candor about what happened.
State police said last week that Uvalde County District Attorney Christina Busbee had objected to releasing the video. Busbee has not publicly addressed those claims and not returned messages seeking comment. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/video-from-school-hall-outside-uvalde-massacre-to-be-shown/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-07-12T15:24:59Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/video-from-school-hall-outside-uvalde-massacre-to-be-shown/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | false |
CONSHOHOCKEN, Penn., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Lane Incorporated (NASDAQ: HLNE) is scheduled to release financial results for the first fiscal quarter before the market opens on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Hamilton Lane will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET on August 2 to discuss the results for the first fiscal quarter. To listen to the conference call and in order to ask questions, attendees may pre-register by clicking here and using the conference ID 93984. After registration, attendees will receive an email with dial-in details. Anyone experiencing trouble accessing the call in this manner on the day of the event may dial (888) 330-2462 or (240) 789-2716 for assistance.
For access to the live event via the webcast, visit Hamilton Lane's Shareholders website by clicking here prior to the start of the call.
A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the live broadcast for a period of one year, and can be accessed in the same manner as the live webcast on the Hamilton Lane Shareholders website.
Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) is a leading private markets investment management firm providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 530 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has over $901 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $106 billion in discretionary assets and nearly $795 billion in advisory assets, as of March 31, 2022. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.hamiltonlane.com or follow Hamilton Lane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hamilton-lane.
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Denver nonprofit is collaborating with Bank of America and Ping Identity to offer turnkey apprenticeship solution
DENVER, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ActivateWork, a leader in connecting employers to a diverse pool of exceptional talent, is expanding its efforts to train and place aspiring information technology (IT) professionals with top employers in the greater Denver area through a new collaborative effort with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and CompTIA.
ActivateWork is the latest organization to join CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech, a United States Department of Labor (USDOL) standards-based Registered Apprenticeship program that is helping employers fill their current and long-term IT staffing needs and creating employment opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented in the current tech workforce.
As an intermediary organization in the program, ActivateWork is delivering turnkey apprenticeship solutions for employers like Ping Identity that will provide job access to Coloradans who have traditionally been sidelined from lucrative careers in IT.
"Collectively, we want to change the face of IT in Colorado, adding more people of color, women, veterans, and those without a college degree," said Kathryn Harris, chief operating officer at ActivateWork. "We believe that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. Our employer partners are opening doors to great careers and simultaneously building a Colorado that works for all."
Colorado has over 30,000 open cybersecurity and coding jobs with an average salary of over $100,000. The state's IT workforce is 77% white and 79% male. At the same time, over 500,000 Coloradans live in poverty. Poverty rates for young adults are disproportionately high, and Black, Indigenous, and Latinx Coloradans are more than twice as likely to live in poverty.
"We have partnered closely with ActivateWork to develop Colorado's first DevOps apprenticeship and are committed to hiring candidates from their program to support modern apprenticeship pathways in Colorado for IT," said Jennifer Arzberger, Ph.D. and Ping Identity Champion of Learning. "We look forward to exploring additional tracks; including cybersecurity and software engineering as we scale our partnership."
Training delivered through the apprenticeship program is based on National Guideline Standards created by CompTIA and approved by the USDOL. These standards detail the competencies in technical and employability skills that apprentices need to join the IT workforce in five high-demand occupations: tech support specialists, network support specialists, cybersecurity support technicians, tech project coordinators and data analysts.
The USDOL selected AIR and CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the IT industry and workforce, to serve as a national Industry Intermediary for expansion of apprenticeship in tech occupations. For more information visit https://www.comptia.org/content/lp/apprenticeships-for-tech.
ActivateWork is a nonprofit recruiting, training, and coaching firm that connects employers to a diverse pool of exceptional talent. Traditional hiring processes leave valuable talent out. We help employers solve talent gaps by finding promising candidates in underrepresented communities and preparing them to excel in new careers.
Our proprietary behavioral screening process, rigorous skills training, and 12 months of on-the-job coaching prepare our learners to be valuable new hires, with a one-year retention rate 36% higher than the industry average. And with an average starting wage of more than $20/hour, our model is one of few proven to launch people to lasting economic freedom. https://www.activatework.org/
CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech is a national initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) to increase the number of skilled technology workers and expand tech career opportunities for diverse populations, including women, individuals with disabilities and people of color. https://www.comptia.org/content/lp/apprenticeships-for-tech.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four companies for illegally selling honey-based products that may pose a significant health risk to consumers. The FDA's laboratory testing found that product samples contained active drug ingredients not listed on the product labels, including the active drug ingredients found in Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil), which are FDA approved drugs used to treat men with erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil and tadalafil are restricted to use under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. These undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates.
"Tainted honey-based products like these are dangerous because consumers are likely unaware of the risks associated with the hidden prescription drug ingredients in these products and how they may interact with other drugs and supplements they may take," said FDA Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs Judy McMeekin, Pharm.D., "Products marketed with unidentified ingredients may be dangerous and, in some cases, deadly to consumers. We encourage consumers to remain vigilant when shopping online or in stores to avoid purchasing products that put their health at risk, and instead seek effective, FDA-approved treatments."
Today's warning letters outline how companies violated federal law by selling active drug ingredients in products marketed as foods, like honey, and by making unauthorized claims that their products treat disease or improve health. These products are promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites and online marketplaces, and possibly in some retail stores.
The warning letters were issued to:
- Thirstyrun LLC (also known as US Royal Honey LLC),
- MKS Enterprise LLC,
- Shopaax.com,
- 1am USA Incorporated dba Pleasure Products USA
Companies marketing food products containing tadalafil and/or sildenafil violate federal law. Some of the products cited in the warning letters are also unapproved new drugs because they are intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease and they lack FDA approval. In some cases, product claims reference diseases that can only be diagnosed or treated under medical supervision. Additionally, some products cited in the warning letters are represented as dietary supplements even though tadalafil and sildenafil products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition.
The FDA has requested responses from the companies within 15 working days stating how they will address these issues or providing their reasoning and supporting information as to why they think the products are not in violation of the law. Failure to promptly address the violations may result in legal action, including product seizure and/or injunction.
Consumers using or considering using any over-the-counter product marketed for sexual enhancement should talk to a health care professional first, as some ingredients may interact with medications or dietary supplements. The FDA's health fraud products database can help consumers identify nearly 1,000 of these potentially dangerous products.
The FDA previously warned consumers about more than 10 honey-based products containing hidden drug ingredients. The FDA's laboratory testing found that product samples contained undeclared active ingredients, including sildenafil and tadalafil. The agency also previously warned consumers to avoid products with hidden drug ingredients sold through Amazon, eBay, Walmart and other retailers. The FDA is committed to protecting consumers by identifying and removing these potentially dangerous products from the market and urges stores, websites, and online marketplaces to stop selling these products.
If a consumer thinks that a product might have caused a reaction or an illness, they should immediately stop using the product and contact their health care provider. The FDA also encourages health care providers and consumers to report adverse reactions associated with FDA-regulated products to the agency using MedWatch or the Safety Reporting Portal.
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New CloudZero survey finds engineering and finance teams struggle to connect cloud spend to business value, despite C-suite and board-level prioritization
BOSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudZero, the leading cloud cost intelligence company, today released survey findings revealing how organizations are addressing cloud spend. The report, named "The State Of Cloud Cost Intelligence 2022," collates data from over 1,000 survey respondents asked about various dimensions of their cloud cost strategies. Comprising a 50/50 split between engineering and finance professionals, the report assesses organizations through a FinOps lens; specifically, the extent to which they are turning cloud cost data into fuel for better business decisions.
Findings demonstrate that most organizations are challenged with cloud cost visibility, a trend which worsens as companies grow, mature, and go public. Cloud cost is more of a priority than the previous year — and both engineering and finance are sharing the responsibility to manage it. The report also reveals a single factor correlated with better visibility and fewer disruptions: an engineering culture that owns cost.
Key survey findings include:
- Only 13% of organizations have allocated more than 75% of their cloud costs
- 73% of respondents said cloud cost was a C-suite or board-level issue
- 65% of respondents said cloud cost is a shared responsibility between engineering and finance
- Organizations with engineering cultures of cloud cost ownership have improved visibility and cost attribution, higher confidence in financial reporting, and better adherence to budgets
"The report reflects the reality I've witnessed during my tenure in the cloud cost management industry. The good news is that organizations are taking meaningful steps to address this issue," said Phil Pergola, CEO of CloudZero. "The survey responses show that more than half of companies are devoting significant resources to FinOps, whether that's one full-time FinOps manager or a multi-person team. People clearly want to make the change."
The cloud cost intelligence paradigm, pioneered by CloudZero, describes a state at which organizations know not only how much they're spending on cloud services, but how much they're spending on specific business dimensions: customers, products, features, departments, etc. Cloud cost intelligence puts raw expense numbers in context, allowing businesses to turn cloud spend data from a mystery into a point of leverage for improved decision-making.
The findings are available now. Visit cloudzero.com to read the full report.
CloudZero is the cloud cost intelligence platform that puts spend into the context of your business. By aligning engineering, infrastructure, and finance teams around metrics like cost per product feature, customer, and development team, CloudZero enables better strategic decisions, improved unit economics, and efficient spending. Trusted by top cloud-driven companies like Rapid7, Ping Identity, and Malwarebytes, CloudZero works with organizations of all sizes to take the next steps toward cloud cost maturity. Visit cloudzero.com to get started today.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four companies for illegally selling honey-based products that may pose a significant health risk to consumers. The FDA's laboratory testing found that product samples contained active drug ingredients not listed on the product labels, including the active drug ingredients found in Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil), which are FDA approved drugs used to treat men with erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil and tadalafil are restricted to use under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. These undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates.
"Tainted honey-based products like these are dangerous because consumers are likely unaware of the risks associated with the hidden prescription drug ingredients in these products and how they may interact with other drugs and supplements they may take," said FDA Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs Judy McMeekin, Pharm.D., "Products marketed with unidentified ingredients may be dangerous and, in some cases, deadly to consumers. We encourage consumers to remain vigilant when shopping online or in stores to avoid purchasing products that put their health at risk, and instead seek effective, FDA-approved treatments."
Today's warning letters outline how companies violated federal law by selling active drug ingredients in products marketed as foods, like honey, and by making unauthorized claims that their products treat disease or improve health. These products are promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites and online marketplaces, and possibly in some retail stores.
The warning letters were issued to:
- Thirstyrun LLC (also known as US Royal Honey LLC),
- MKS Enterprise LLC,
- Shopaax.com,
- 1am USA Incorporated dba Pleasure Products USA
Companies marketing food products containing tadalafil and/or sildenafil violate federal law. Some of the products cited in the warning letters are also unapproved new drugs because they are intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease and they lack FDA approval. In some cases, product claims reference diseases that can only be diagnosed or treated under medical supervision. Additionally, some products cited in the warning letters are represented as dietary supplements even though tadalafil and sildenafil products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition.
The FDA has requested responses from the companies within 15 working days stating how they will address these issues or providing their reasoning and supporting information as to why they think the products are not in violation of the law. Failure to promptly address the violations may result in legal action, including product seizure and/or injunction.
Consumers using or considering using any over-the-counter product marketed for sexual enhancement should talk to a health care professional first, as some ingredients may interact with medications or dietary supplements. The FDA's health fraud products database can help consumers identify nearly 1,000 of these potentially dangerous products.
The FDA previously warned consumers about more than 10 honey-based products containing hidden drug ingredients. The FDA's laboratory testing found that product samples contained undeclared active ingredients, including sildenafil and tadalafil. The agency also previously warned consumers to avoid products with hidden drug ingredients sold through Amazon, eBay, Walmart and other retailers. The FDA is committed to protecting consumers by identifying and removing these potentially dangerous products from the market and urges stores, websites, and online marketplaces to stop selling these products.
If a consumer thinks that a product might have caused a reaction or an illness, they should immediately stop using the product and contact their health care provider. The FDA also encourages health care providers and consumers to report adverse reactions associated with FDA-regulated products to the agency using MedWatch or the Safety Reporting Portal.
Related Information:
Media Contact: Courtney Rhodes, 202-281-5237
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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Outflow from KRS, Harangi slightly ebbs
The discharge from KRS and Harangi dams receded marginally on Tuesday when compared to the outflow on Monday while the outflow from Kabini dam rose following increase in inflow into the dam.
From the discharge of 71,000 cusecs on Monday, the outflow from KRS dam on Tuesday was 54,466 cusecs. The inflow into the dam was 60,786 cusecs. The water level on Tuesday stood at 122.44 feet as against the maximum of 124.8 feet.
The outflow from Harangi dam also abated and the discharge from the dam on Tuesday was 10,000 cusecs. The discharge was at the rate of 20,000 cusecs on Monday following rise in inflow due to heavy rains in its catchment areas.
The water level stood at 2,853.28 feet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The inflow was 10,020 cusecs.
Meanwhile, the outflow into the river from Kabini dam was 35,333 cusecs with the rise in inflow which was 34,000 cusecs on Tuesday. The level stood at 2,282.51 feet as against 2,284 feet.
The Kapila was flowing above the danger mark following heavy discharge from Kabini dam. Sri Parasurama Temple on the river bank, 16-pillared mantap, bathing ghat and other low-lying areas in Nanjangud were inundated by the overflowing river. Houses on the river bank are facing the danger of partial submergence if the outflow goes up.
The authorities have asked the people to move to safety over the threat of floods from the brimming river.
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Salem reports 52 new COVID-19 cases
Salem district reported 52 new COVID-19 cases, while Namakkal district reported 20 new cases on Tuesday. As per the bulletin issued by the Health department there are 337 active cases in Salem and 155 active cases in Namakkal District.
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In his pre-150th Open visit to the media centre at St Andrews, the 15-time major winner covered various topics and had his audience captivated in a way that was once reserved for on the golf course.
Here’s what he had to say about himself as he makes his first appearance on Scottish soil since a serious car crash, this week’s milestone event and some of the big talking points in the game:
His physical shape
“Well, my body certainly can get better, but realistically, not a whole lot. It's been through a lot, and, at 46, you don't quite heal as well as you do at 26. I also have a lot of hardware in my leg, so it is what it is. So it is what it is. Just lucky enough, in our sport, to be able to play as long as we are able to and, especially on links golf courses like this, you can continue into your 50s.”
Going forward
“I'm not going to play a full schedule ever again. My body just won't allow me to do that. But that's no longer my future. So this is what my future is, a very limited schedule. I'm going to have to somehow figure out a way to practise at home efficiently and come to these events maybe just a little bit earlier and get more looks and try to get a better feel for it.”
His first memory of Old Course
“My very first practise round, I couldn't believe how stupidly hard this place is because I happened to have the tide change and played every hole into the wind. I have a photo in my office of me sitting there (on the Swilcan Bridge) and it means a lot. I mean, the history and the people that have walked over that bridge.”
Talk of 59 on Old Course
“Even with the advancements in technology, this golf course still stands the test of time. You get the winds like we did today, it's a helluva test. On 10, I hit a 6-iron from 120 yards. It was blowing so hard. It's amazing the ingenuity that they had then that this golf course has stood the test of time to the best players.”
150th Open
“This does feel like it's the biggest Open Championship we've ever had. It feels more historic than it normally has. And it's hard to believe that because we are coming back to the home of golf. It is history every time we get a chance to play here.”
St Andrews farewells for legends
“Everyone has seemed to have made their farewell there. I got a chance to watch Arnold [Palmer] do it. Sorry. I watched Arnold hit his first tee shot on the second day in '95, and that was quite special. I played probably about four or five holes behind Jack [Nicklaus] and Tom [Watson] when Jack retired in '05. And hearing the roars get louder and louder and louder as we came towards the finish.”
Greg Norman being snubbed by R&A
“The R&A obviously have their opinions and their rulings and their decision. Greg has done some things that I don't think is in the best interest of our game, and we're coming back to probably the most historic and traditional place in our sport. I believe it's the right thing.”
Top players joining LIV Golf
“I disagree with it. I think that what they've done is they've turned their back on what has allowed them to get to this position. Some players have never got a chance to even experience it. They've gone right from the amateur ranks right into that organisation.”
Future of the game
“I'm very optimistic. We're in the greatest golf boom ever right now because of Covid. It's allowed us as a sport to get outside and be outside and to participate and do some physical activity and get out of the house and still not worry about Covid. There's so many new, young golfers that are coming ups, o the game has gotten better, and it's only going to continue to get that way. I hope that we all understand that and continue the growth of the game in a positive way.”
Educating kids about golf
“The history of the game is certainly something that I've taken to heart. I think it's a very important part of understanding the development of our game, where we've come from, especially for me, for a person who's had to struggle at times for admittance into clubhouses or onto golf courses. There's so many great champions, like yesterday for instance (in the Celebration of Champions) that I hope some of these kids who were watching at home got a chance to appreciate that, to see them playing out there.”
Son Charlie
“He understands the history of the game because I make it important to understand where this game has come from and also his heritage, where he's come from. He's come from a very mixed background. So just understanding where you come from and understanding this game, how hard I had to work to get to where I was at. I had to earn it every step of the way. Nothing's ever given to you. You have to go out there and earn it, and I earned it through the dirt. I'm very proud of that.” | https://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/tiger-woods-opens-up-physical-shape-liv-golf-and-st-andrews-in-wide-ranging-interview-3765670 | 2022-07-12T15:46:01Z | https://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/tiger-woods-opens-up-physical-shape-liv-golf-and-st-andrews-in-wide-ranging-interview-3765670 | true |
You've binge-watched, streamed, DVR'ed and tuned in. Now, it's time to see which of your favorite TV shows are going for the gold—Emmys gold, that is.
Curb Your Enthusiasm's JB Smoove and Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Melissa Fumero announced the nominations for the 2022 Emmy Awards during a virtual ceremony July 12.
"It's been another exceptional year of television with an abundance of remarkable programs and performances," Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma, who joined the two during the Emmys announcement, said in a press release statement. "We are thrilled to have JB and Melissa on board to help us celebrate the extraordinary shows, producers, storytellers and talent that are shaping and elevating our dynamic medium."
While there are always a few snubs and surprises, there were also some predicted nominees. Still, fans will have to wait until the big night to see which stars and series take home a trophy. The 2022 Emmy Awards will be broadcast live Sept. 12 starting at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST on the NBC Television Network and will stream live on Peacock.
But for now, let's get to the nominations. To see the full list, keep reading.
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Late Night With Seth Meyers
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Competition Program
The Amazing Race
Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls
Nailed It!
RuPaul's Drag Race
Top Chef
The Voice
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant
Elle Fanning, The Great
Issa Rae, Insecure
Jean Smart, Hacks
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Donald Glover, Atlanta
Bill Hader, Barry
Nicholas Hoult, The Great
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
Barry
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Hacks
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Only Murders in the Building
Ted Lasso
What We Do In the Shadows
This article is being updated as the nominations are announced.
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LENEXA, Kan., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022 has proven to be a stellar year so far for City Wide Facility Solutions, the nation's leading management company in the building maintenance industry, as it continues in its road to becoming a one billion dollar company in the next four years.
In the first six months of the year, it signed 10 new locations – a new company record. Also notable is the success of City Wide Facility Solutions' franchises, reflected in its new financial information which includes an average unit volume (AUV) of $6.7 million, average annual revenue top quartile of $15.1 million and franchisee sales median of $5.4 million – a one million dollar increase from last year.
"What a year it has been so far for the City Wide Facility Solutions team at the Support Center and within our franchise system. If this is any indication of what the next six months will look like, we are enthusiastic about and expecting to close the year out with even more growth," said Jeff Oddo, CEO and owner of City Wide Facility Solutions. "Even more rewarding than achieving these phenomenal revenue numbers is knowing more than a half dozen of the franchisees who opened locations or signed agreements this year already own at least one City Wide location. And at least half of those partnered with their general managers to open these additional locations — giving them the opportunity to become business owners and leaders. It is a testament to our philosophy of spreading the ripple as far and wide as possible."
To assist with the company's rapid growth, John Martin stepped into the role of chief financial officer in March. He remains focused on building financial value for City Wide Facility Solutions' internal and external stakeholders, including franchisees. Additionally, City Wide has invested in technology to better understand how its locations are performing and what services clients need most, thereby enhancing the company's offerings, which in turn has driven actionable insights.
City Wide Facility Solutions, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, has consistently evolved and adapted to become "The First Choice" for its clients, employees, franchise owners, independent contractors and vendors. Managing more than 20 services for its clients, City Wide offers one point of contact and provides professional communication and project management through every stage of the experience. This allows for clients to focus on running their business while uplifting smaller, independent and locally owned companies to execute services. More independent businesses and commercial properties across the United States and Canada will soon benefit from the opportunities and services City Wide affords, as additional locations are scheduled to open in California, Delaware, Louisiana, Nevada, Kentucky and Toronto in the coming months.
Entrepreneurially-spirited individuals interested in owning a City Wide franchise should have a business-to-business background focused on sales, management and operations experience as well as have a desire to be a part of a mission driven organization that prioritizes giving back to the community and the franchise system.
For information on U.S./Canadian franchise opportunities please visit www.citywidefranchise.com.
City Wide Facility Solutions is the leading management company in the building maintenance industry, managing janitorial services, commercial cleaning, disinfecting, and more than 20 additional facility solutions for commercial clients. Founded in 1961 in Kansas City, MO, City Wide began franchising in 2001 and has expanded to more than 80 territories in the U.S. and Canada. By working with independent contractors, City Wide can assist its clients with any facility-related service, from floor care and pressure washing to parking lot services and tenant improvement. By simplifying facility matters that are a key focus of building owners, operators, and management companies, City Wide eases the time, stress, and resources typically required to oversee an entire facility. City Wide is proud to do more than just manage facility solutions and services for commercial facilities – it prides itself on being a partner that helps clients save time and solve problems. Its mission is to create a Ripple Effect by positively impacting the people and communities it serves.
For more information about City Wide Facility Solutions or to find a location near you, please visit www.gocitywide.com/. For information about available franchise opportunities, visit www.citywidefranchise.com/.
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Biden seeks new chapter in troubled Middle East
By CHRIS MEGERIAN and AAMER MADHANI
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will visit the Middle East this week at a time when the region is experiencing dramatic changes and struggling to address deep problems. He’ll become the first U.S. president to travel directly from Israel to Saudi Arabia, a reflection of closer ties between the Jewish state and its Arab neighbors. However, there’s been no progress toward resolving the longstanding conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, and there are looming questions over how to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Biden is also under pressure to address higher gas prices, and might seek more oil production while he’s in the region. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/12/biden-seeks-new-chapter-in-troubled-middle-east/ | 2022-07-12T15:47:01Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/12/biden-seeks-new-chapter-in-troubled-middle-east/ | false |
Jill Biden apologizes for saying Latinos ‘unique’ as tacos
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden apologized Tuesday for saying Latinos are “as unique” as San Antonio breakfast tacos during a speech to the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.
“The first lady apologizes that her words conveyed anything but pure admiration and love for the Latino community,” tweeted Jill Biden’s spokesperson, Michael LaRosa.
The first lady flew to San Antonio on Monday to address the annual conference of UnidosUS, a Latino civil rights and advocacy group formerly known as the National Council of La Raza.
But her attempt to compliment Latino diversity didn’t go over very well when she said that the community is “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.”
She also badly mispronounced “bodegas,” small stores in urban areas typically specializing in Hispanic groceries.
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists and others registered their offense on social media, with the journalists’ organization tweeting that, “We are not tacos.”
“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 said.
The association said the first lady and her speechwriters should “take the time in the future to better understand the complexities of our people and communities.”
Last week, President Joe Biden awarded the former longtime leader of UnidosUS, Raul Yzaguirre, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest honor for a civilian.
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Special introductory fare of $89 gets San Antonians onboard daily flights to
Las Vegas and Orlando starting November 2022
MIRAMAR, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is "Spurring" more convenient travel options with the announcement of its new, nonstop service from San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The new service launches with daily, nonstop routes to Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO), offering affordable options to the two popular leisure destinations.
"Our low fares and daily flights make it easy and more accessible for San Antonio families to discover these two world-class entertainment destinations," said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. "We are also excited to offer our current Guests affordable access to the Alamo City to experience the attractions, rich history, and vibrant culture that have earned it a top vacation destination ranking in Texas."
"Spirit coming to San Antonio International Airport gives our community more family-friendly travel options. They can enjoy the sites and sounds of Las Vegas and have a fun time enjoying all Orlando has to offer," said Jesus H. Saenz, Director of Airports at the San Antonio Airport System. "Also, more people in Florida and Nevada can come and see how special San Antonio is – with cheaper fares that are too good to pass up. It's a win-win because it's making traveling to far destinations more accessible."
San Antonio will be the fourth Texas airport Spirit serves, adding to its operations in Austin (AUS), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), and Houston (IAH). Furthermore, Spirit sees big opportunity in Texas and has added more flights and seats to its overall Texas service in the last year.
Spirit's entrance in San Antonio comes after the carrier recently announced its new aircraft maintenance facility at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), further strengthening its ties to Texas. The maintenance complex includes two aircraft bays and ramp space for up to four aircraft, as well as warehouse, shops, and office space.
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Guests in San Antonio, Las Vegas, and Orlando can enjoy an introductory fare starting at $89 one-way for travel from November 30 - December 14, 2022, with a Friday and Sunday exclusion. Must be purchased 21 days in advance to be eligible.
There is no limit to how fast and how far you can grow within Spirit. We're growing and hiring Pilots, Flight Attendants, and Aviation Maintenance Technicians. Visit spirit.com/careers for information.
The entrance into San Antonio demonstrates Spirit's continued commitment to invest in the Guest, which entails a number of initiatives aimed at delivering the best value in the sky:
- Spirit's Fit Fleet® is one of the most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry, with 24 brand new planes planned for delivery this year, and 33 more planes projected for delivery in 2023.
- An all-new cabin interior with ergonomically-designed seats and more usable legroom, featuring the best deal in the sky with our unique Big Front Seat®.
- Fast onboard Wi-Fi that allows Guests to watch content from streaming services.
Spirit was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity 2022 following its active efforts to create and celebrate a diverse workplace environment. The carrier also won "Best Airport Innovation" in the 2021 APEX/IFSA Awards for its groundbreaking self-bag drop system with biometric photo matching, which speeds up the check-in process and reduces face-to-face contact. Spirit also recently received the FAA's "Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence" for the fourth consecutive year.
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call À La Smarte®. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving those communities. Come save with us at spirit.com.
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Southeastern Ohio integrated healthcare system and Medline partner to enhance supply chain strategy and outcomes
NORTHFIELD, Ill., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced a $60 million prime vendor partnership with Ohio-based Genesis Healthcare System. As the system's primary supplier, Medline will exclusively provide an extensive portfolio of essential medical supplies and solutions to Genesis Healthcare System's acute care facilities. After being with a different distributor for the past ten years, the two organizations will collaborate to identify new strategies for enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining supply chain operations for the integrated healthcare delivery system.
Under the terms of the agreement, Genesis Healthcare System will have the ability to easily monitor key metrics such as item utilization, contract compliance, price accuracy and spending by product categories through advanced analytics platforms from Medline.
"Medline is committed to doing what is right for the customer and their patients, understanding their challenges, and working together to find the best solution," said Brian Motter, vice president of sales at Medline. "Our partnership with Genesis allows us to become an extension of their team, supporting their mission to provide quality, compassionate healthcare by providing their system with continuously reliable, superior service."
Learn how Medline tailors solutions across the entire continuum of care as a manufacturer and distributor by visiting https://www.medline.com/supply-chain/.
Medline is a healthcare company; a manufacturer, distributor, and solutions provider focused on improving the overall operating performance of healthcare. Partnering with healthcare systems and facilities across the continuum of care, Medline provides the clinical and supply chain resources required for long-term financial viability in delivering high-quality care. With the scale of one of the country's largest companies and the agility of a family-led business, Medline is able to invest in its customers for the future and rapidly respond to a dynamically changing market with customized solutions. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., Medline has 30,000+ employees worldwide and does business in more than 125 countries and territories. Learn more about Medline at http://www.medline.com/.
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Life's candy and the sun's a ball of butter! It's official: Lea Michele was announced to replace Beanie Feldstein in the Broadway production of "Funny Girl," with performances starting Sept. 6, 2022.
Michele will play Fanny Brice, the character made famous by Barbra Streisand in the 1968 film adaptation of the 1964 Broadway musical.
Here's what you need to know about the change-up — and why Broadway casting news lit the internet up, even before Michele was revealed to be the successor. As one Twitter user predicted, "If it's Leo Michele the internet is going to go crazy."
Beanie Feldstein announced her early departure from 'Funny Girl' in July
The 29-year-old actor made her "Funny Girl" debut in April 24, and was expected to stay through 2022. In June, her departure date — along with co-star Jane Lynch's — was moved to September.
Then, that changed again in July, when Feldstein announced she was leaving later that month.
“Playing Fanny Brice on Broadway has been a lifelong dream of mine, and doing so for the last few months has been a great joy and true honor,” the 29-year-old actor wrote on Instagram.
“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 continued.
The change may stem from the production's lackluster reviews, with writers pointing at Feldstein's voice. Neither Feldstein nor Lynch received Tony nominations for the 2021-2022 season.
Fans of Feldstein fiercely defended these critiques, especially those leveled against her voice (Jesse Green of the New York Times wrote, "Her voice, though solid and sweet and clear, is not well suited to the music.").
"People are holding [Beanie Feldstein] to a standard they do not hold other celebrities to who are stunt cast in Broadway musicals," one TikTok user said.
Lea Michele's 'Glee' character was a huge fan of 'Funny Girl,' as is Michele
For "Glee" fans, this casting announcement comes as a true full-circle moment. The Ryan Murphy series, which ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2015 on Fox, starred Michele as Rachel Berry, a talented (albeit slightly annoying) student at the fictional McKinley High School and a member of "The New Directions," McKinley's glee club.
Rachel Berry had one dream: to be on Broadway. More specifically, to play Fanny Brice in "Funny Girl" on Broadway. In pursuit of those dreams, Rachel sang "Funny Girl" songs multiple times.
Rachel Berry got her wish on the show — and now, that same wish is being granted to Lea Michele in real life.
Michele is a vocal fan of 'Funny Girl' and Barbra Streisand
To make matters more meta, Michele — who rose to fame in the Broadway show "Spring Awakening — has been transparent about her admiration of Streisand, who starred in the "Funny Girl" movie.
Michele sang "My Man," one of the show-stopping ballads she will eventually perform every night in "Funny Girl" as Fanny, at the Music Cares gala in 2011 — right in front of Streisand. In her memoir, per Parade, Michele called "My Man" her "favorite song in the entire world."
According to Billboard, she told Jimmy Fallon, host of "The Tonight Show" on NBC, that she had to look at Barbra Streisand's dog while she was singing to avoid making direct eye contact with Streisand.
After the performance, Michele said that Streisand spoke to her and said she "was great." Michele concluded, “And now I’m dead. And I died there that night, and everything has been a dream ever since.”
She was linked to a Broadway production since 2015
In 2015, "Glee" creator Ryan Murphy acquired the rights to "Funny Girl" on Broadway, per BroadwayWorld. Michele was long rumored to be a frontrunner for the part.
Murphy, at EW Fest in 2015, indicated that a "Funny Girl" musical wouldn't happen any time soon. "We had talked about it for sure,” Murphy said, according to EW. “But then I feel like we [did] so many of those songs and so many of those scenes [on 'Glee'] that in a weird way, I feel like we did it in some way.”
On "Watch What Happens Live" in 2017, Michele told Andy Cohen that a collaboration between her and Murphy might be possible.
“I just talked to Ryan Murphy the other night. I did a concert in Central Park ... I did like nine 'Funny Girl' songs and turned to Ryan and I was like, ‘Okay, I’m ready to do it. It’s a lot of work and it would be an honor to do it," she said, naming "Funny Girl" as the musical she would most like to do on Broadway.
When Feldstein was cast, Michele's name was trending
When news of Feldstein's casting in the role of Fanny Brice released, the long-rumored frontrunner's name started trending on Twitter, with fans reacting to the news (and imagining Michele's reaction).
Speaking on Andy Cohen's radio show, Feldstein explained that she was confused by the hubbub. “I didn’t know that any of this was happening by the way. And all of a sudden people started explaining it to me, and I was like: wait, what’s happening?” Feldstein told Cohen.
Michele showed her support on Instagram. "Yes! YOU are the greatest star!” Michele wrote. “This is going to be epic!!”
Reactions to Michele's casting encapsulated years of drama
Given all these years of speculation, Michele's casting lit up the internet, with people trying to figure out what happened behind the scenes. Some Twitter users joked about trying to explain Michele's "13-year-long mission" to star in "Funny Girl" to people not in the know.
One Twitter poked fun at the years-long, intricate nature of the casting news, saying it might one day inspire a question on an AP exam.
Some "Glee" fans spotted the fact that Jane Lynch — who also starred on "Glee" — would be leaving the show as Michele was entering.
Other reactions — often featuring "Glee" images — pointed to Michele's rumored on-set reputation. Michele was called out by former "Glee" co-star Samantha Marie Ware in 2020 for making her life “a living hell” on the set. Michele apologized last year in response to Ware’s comments, writing on Instagram that she “clearly acted in ways which hurt other people.”
Many memes pointed at a persistent conspiracy theory
Since 2018, an absurd rumor about Michele has also been circulating the internet, thanks to a 40-minute-long video from "One More Thing" podcast hosts Jaye Hunt and Robert Ackerman theorizing the actor is illiterate.
The video — which has since been taken down, but is summarized by @kelseylikesthings on TikTok — said that since Michele spent much of her childhood on a Broadway stage, she didn't have time to get a full education as most kids would. Therefore, she has someone who helps her read her lines, help her memorize teleprompter scripts and so on.
After Michele was cast, people joked about this theory.
In 2018, Michele shut down the theory in a now-deleted tweet responding to a fan, per W Magazine: “Loved READING this tweet and wanted to WRITE you back ... literally laughing out loud at all this.”
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NORRISTOWN, Pa., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Informed Family Financial Services, a financial planning and wealth management firm with offices in Norristown and Pottstown, today announces the acquisition of Strategic Wealth Advisory.
The practices will merge under the Informed Family Financial Services brand, with Informed Family Financial Services acquiring two staff members and a pair of offices in Reading and the Lehigh Valley.
"This is a major moment for our team as we expand our presence in eastern Pennsylvania," said Informed Family co-founder, CEO and CFO Jeffrey Bush. "We're committed to giving the families we represent confidence and clarity as they transition through various life stages, and this expansion allows us to bring that mission to even more Pennsylvania families."
Earl D. Schultz, president of Strategic Wealth Advisory, joins Informed Family Financial Services as a senior financial consultant, along with Shannon LaRosse, who joins Informed Family Financial Services as an investment advisor representative.
"It's rare to find financial planning practices as structurally and philosophically aligned as Strategic Wealth Advisory and Informed Family Financial Services, but that's exactly what we have here," said Schultz. "Combining our talent and resources represents a major value add to our clients."
The advisors that make up the Informed Family Financial Services and Strategic Wealth Advisory teams are investment advisor representatives with USA Financial Securities, which aligns them with similar structures, marketing strategies and new client onboarding practices. Given the deep familial, educational, and professional ties that Bush of Informed Family Financial Services has held in the Reading area and Lehigh Valley, he saw a great opportunity to reconnect with his roots and expand the business in a natural and comfortable environment. This deal also represents an expansion of Steve Jablonski's role as senior partner at Informed Family Financial Services.
"We have a bold vision and high standards for how financial and retirement planning services should be delivered," said Jablonski. "Earl and his team do, too, which has made this transition seamless so far. I'm eager to provide leadership to our expanded team as we continue making a meaningful impact on the lifestyles and dreams of Pennsylvania families."
Informed Family Financial Services aims to help clients throughout southeastern Pennsylvania improve and organize their financial lives in an easy-to-understand format. They have offices in the Lehigh Valley, Norristown, Pottstown, and Reading.
Jeff Bush, Steven Jablonski, Earl Schultz, and Shannon LaRosse are investment adviser representatives of, and securities and advisory services are offered through, USA Financial Securities Corp., Member FINRA/SIPC. finra.org a Registered Investment Adviser located at 6020 E. Fulton St., Ada, MI 49301. Informed Family Financial Services, Inc. and Strategic Wealth Advisory are not affiliated with USA Financial Securities.
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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://www.cenlanow.com/national/florida-man-gives-13k-to-strangers-at-waffle-house-elsewhere-with-touching-notes/ | 2022-07-12T15:52:11Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/florida-man-gives-13k-to-strangers-at-waffle-house-elsewhere-with-touching-notes/ | false |
(The Hill) — The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) responded on Monday to a much-criticized comment by first lady Jill Biden calling the Latino community “as unique as the breakfast tacos here in San Antonio,” saying that the remark was culturally inappropriate.
“We are not tacos,” wrote the NAHJ in a statement criticizing Biden.
“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,” the group added.
Biden made the remark earlier Monday at the 2022 UnidosUS Annual Conference held in Texas, where she spoke on the Hispanic “Quest for Equity.”
In her speech, Biden said that “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.”
The NAHJ responded that “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.”
The statement continued: “Our heritage as Latinos is shaped by a variety of diasporas, cultures and food traditions, and should not be reduced to a stereotype.”
A number of conservative figures responded to Biden’s comments, criticizing her speech and claiming that reactions to the remarks would have been stronger if she were on the right of the political spectrum.
“Imagine the regime media meltdown if a conservative called Hispanics ‘breakfast tacos’ like Dr. Jill Biden did at the Latinx Luncheon today. Democringe,” wrote Christina Pushaw, press secretary for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico regulators on Monday said several horses that were feared dead by animal advocates following a weekend of racing at one of the state’s premiere horse tracks are alive and well.
Officials with the New Mexico Racing Commission said only one animal died after being injured during recent trials at Ruidoso Downs and that photographs and veterinary reports submitted to the state show the other seven were in their stalls and were fine.
The Washington, D.C.-based group Animal Wellness Action had raised concerns about the horses’ welfare.
“Apparently it was so brutally hot the horses had to be vanned back to the stables after they ran, which of course to us means they shouldn’t have been running in the first place,” said Marty Irby, the lobbying group’s executive director.
Irby leveled his criticisms as advocates push for track owners and regulators nationwide to be more vigilant now that new federal safety mandates took effect this month and as the industry prepares to adopt more uniform anti-doping rules.
Irby was among those who testified before Congress in support of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, which was signed into law in 2020. It is being implemented in stages, with the racetrack safety program starting first. The anti-doping and medication rules are expected in early 2023, leaving the 38 states where horse racing occurs in charge for now.
The sport’s lack of uniform rules across the U.S. came into focus after Medina Spirit tested positive for a banned substance following the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
California, New Mexico and other states also have received black eyes over the years for catastrophic injuries among race horses.
An investigation in 2012 found that five of the seven tracks with the nation’s highest incident rates were in New Mexico and that four of the state’s five tracks had incident rates double the national average. While all five tracks saw declines in their fatality rates over recent years, legislative analysts found that 112 horses died as a result of race-related injuries between 2018 and 2020.
There were 13 catastrophic injuries in 2021, according to records provided by the New Mexico Racing Commission.
Ismael “Izzy” Trejo, the commission’s executive director, said the rate per 1,000 race starts is below the national average and there have been no complaints from jockeys or horse owners about conditions at Ruidoso Downs.
The track started its season in late May and is preparing for the Rainbow Futurity later this month. It’s best known for hosting what is described as the richest quarter horse race in the world — the All American Futurity.
“Of course losing one horse out of 330 starters this weekend is never a good thing,” Trejo said. “But if there was a method to prohibit horses from experience catastrophic injuries on the racetrack, we’d be the first — as long as I’m in this chair — to implement it.”
Trejo and others have said one hurdle to enforcing anti-doping rules and other regulations going forward will be the shortage of licensed veterinarians nationwide.
Irby added that ensuring compliance from state racing authorities also will be key.
“I am convinced the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act is the American horse racing industry’s last chance to clean up their act and bring legitimacy back to the sport, as well as breed confidence with the betting public, but there are so many groups and people already working to undermine the law at every turn,” he said.
Ruidoso Downs general manager Ethan Linder said he spent the morning at the track barn, checking on the horses that were on Irby’s list. He wanted to put his hands on each one, talk to each trainer and confirm the status before reporting back to state regulators.
Linder said it’s too early to make predictions as the horse racing law is implemented, but he expects some pressure from activists. He added that many things called for by the act are already in place at Ruidoso Downs.
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Judge won’t delay contempt trial for Trump ex-advisor Steve Bannon
A federal judge Monday declined to delay the upcoming trial of Stephen K. Bannon, a onetime advisor to former President Trump who faces contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Bannon is still scheduled to go on trial next week despite telling the House committee late Saturday that he is now prepared to testify. It’s unclear whether Bannon will again decline to appear before the committee with the trial pending.
Bannon was also barred from asserting several potential defenses or calling House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) or members of the House committee to the stand. The series of rulings by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols left one of his attorneys complaining that the former White House senior official, now host of the “Bannon’s War Room” podcast, wouldn’t be able to defend himself at all.
Barring an appeals court ruling or another delay, the trial will begin as the House committee continues its high-profile hearings into the riot. Testimony by former White House aides has revealed new allegations that Trump knew the crowd was heavily armed and that he tried to join the people marching to the Capitol.
Nichols also barred Bannon’s attorneys from arguing that the committee violated House rules in demanding Bannon’s appearance or that Bannon defied the subpoena on the advice of his defense counsel or on Trump’s order.
And Nichols declined to delay the trial from its current start Monday, saying any concerns about pretrial publicity because of the hearings could be addressed during jury selection. If it proves impossible to pick an unbiased jury, the judge said he would reconsider granting a delay.
What does it mean for the Jan. 6 committee to try to connect those in Trump’s orbit to the Capitol violence?
Bannon could potentially argue that he thought the deadline to respond to the subpoena may not have been “operative” or that the date to respond could have been moved, said Nichols, who was nominated to the bench by Trump.
The rulings led one of Bannon’s attorneys, David Schoen, to speak out in frustration as he sought clarification from the judge.
“What’s the point of going to trial here if there are no defenses?” Schoen asked.
“Agreed,” Nichols responded.
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson held the nation’s attention. But her testimony was just one ingredient in the committee’s high drama.
Bannon did not appear in court Monday. Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse, Schoen said he questioned whether Bannon could effectively defend himself given Nichols’ rulings and hinted that he would appeal.
“He’s the judge,” Schoen said of Nichols. “That’s why they have a court of appeals.”
The 68-year-old Bannon had been one of the highest-profile Trump-allied holdouts in refusing to testify before the committee, leading to two criminal counts of contempt of Congress last year for resisting the committee’s subpoena. He previously argued that he was shielded from testifying by Trump’s claim of executive privilege.
Trump has repeatedly asserted executive privilege — even as a former president — to try to block witness testimony and the release of White House documents. The Supreme Court in January ruled against Trump’s efforts to stop the National Archives from cooperating with the committee after a lower court judge noted, in part, that “presidents are not kings.”
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The committee has also noted that Trump fired Bannon from the White House in 2017 and Bannon was thus a private citizen when he was consulting with the then-president in the run-up to the riot.
Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress, one month after the Justice Department received a congressional referral. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days of jail and as long as a year behind bars.
Speaking to reporters after his arrest, Bannon said he was “taking on the Biden regime” and added: “This is going to be a misdemeanor from hell for Merrick Garland, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden.”
But Bannon contacted the committee over the weekend after Trump issued a letter saying he would waive any claim of executive privilege to testify before what the former president called an “unselect committee of political thugs and hacks.”
Trump ally Steve Bannon’s appearance in federal court on contempt charges provides a rare glimpse into one of Congress’ least-used powers at work.
Federal prosecutors argued Monday that Bannon’s new offer to appear wouldn’t change any criminal offense committed by not appearing earlier. Randall Eliason, a former prosecutor who now teaches law at George Washington University, agreed with that view.
“This is a criminal contempt,” Eliason said. “You can’t erase the charge by deciding to show up later.”
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Improving the guest experience through seamless mobile ordering and payments
RICHMOND, Va., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowlero Corp. ("Bowlero" or the "Company"), the world's largest owner and operator of bowling centers, as well as the owner of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), announced a partnership today with App8, a leader in contactless dining for foodservice brands, to offer mobile ordering and payments at Bowlero centers across the country.
The App8 service is intended to help improve the speed and convenience of guest ordering while providing a safe and fully contactless experience. Guests will now be able to quickly place their own food and drink orders whether they are at their lane, in the lounge or enjoying an arcade game or two.
"Today's consumers are demanding the convenience and safety of using their own device when making food and beverage purchases. With the right tools, establishments can not only provide a convenient and safe guest experience, but will also reduce operating costs, and increase order flow. It's a win-win for everyone," said Elias Hage, CEO of App8. "We are thrilled to be a part of Bowlero's digital dining experience."
In addition to providing mobile ordering, the App8 service is integrated directly into Bowlero's existing services, including the MVB Rewards loyalty program and League Bowler discounts. Using App8, guests can continue to access exclusive menus, deals and earn points on their mobile purchases.
"App8 integrates seamlessly with our Point of Sale system. What's even better, is the staff training and IT Support required for a rollout is minimal. The App8 support team is world-class as they are always available to answer questions quickly and are proactive with solutions." said Brian Dacier, Director of Project Management at Bowlero Corp.
Both teams are already working on additional projects to evolve the ordering service to create the best guest experience possible. App8's mobile ordering service is running in 20% of Bowlero bowling centers. With plans to roll out the service to the remaining centers this year. "Here at Bowlero, we prioritize the guest experience, and are always seeking opportunities through technology to support our guests' demands," said Jeff Gliner, Vice President of Operations at Bowlero Corp. "We have just begun our work with App8, and can already see the future is bright in this space."
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Bowlero Corp is the worldwide leader in bowling entertainment, media, and events. With more than 300 bowling centers across North America, Bowlero Corp serves over 28 million guests each year through a family of brands that includes Bowlero, Bowlmor Lanes, and AMF. In 2019, Bowlero Corp acquired the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling, which boasts thousands of members and millions of fans across the globe. For more information on Bowlero Corp, please visit BowleroCorp.com.
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App8 is a leading omnichannel ordering solution for foodservice brands that enable guests to view digital menus, order dine-in, pickup, or delivery, and pay for their meals, all from their own smartphones. App8 works with some of the top restaurant and entertainment brands in North America to deliver value beyond contactless transactions with guest feedback, advanced reporting, and actionable insights. For more information on App8, please visit app8solutions.com.
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Idaho's largest school district to use the program to support discourse-driven math instruction for all students in Grades K–5
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Ada School District in Meridian, Idaho has adopted Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Classroom Mathematics as the primary math curriculum support material for Grades K–5 for the next seven years. Starting in the 2022–2023 school year, more than 800 teachers will use the discourse-driven, standards-aligned i-Ready Classroom Mathematics curriculum to help approximately 17,500 students throughout the state's largest district become independent mathematical thinkers.
"Using academic data, West Ada has identified math as a primary focus for improvement in our continuous improvement plan," said Dustin Barrett, the district's director of curriculum and instruction. "Through our partnership with Curriculum Associates, we are optimistic that the robust nature of the i-Ready Classroom Mathematics materials, applied in a guaranteed and viable manner for [Grades] K–5, will provide West Ada the ability to improve student math proficiency. The i-Ready Classroom Mathematics materials will allow West Ada to teach, assess, and intervene utilizing easily accessible and actionable real-time data to best support student learning."
i-Ready Classroom Mathematics will be used alongside the online i-Ready Personalized Instruction and i-Ready Assessment programs, which have already been implemented by the district, to provide teachers with a comprehensive and aligned solution for supporting math achievement. i-Ready Classroom Mathematics was reviewed and chosen by a district adoption committee composed of educators, parents, and community members as part of the selection process.
"As a leader in the state, West Ada School District and its stakeholders were dedicated to selecting a math curriculum resource that would give students a voice in their learning and support math teaching, both now and in the years to come," said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates. "We commend the district for their dedication to this process and look forward to helping teachers engage all students as they connect with important math concepts in new ways through the use of i-Ready Classroom Mathematics."
i-Ready Classroom Mathematics helps teachers deliver discourse-based instruction while empowering students to think mathematically and discuss mathematical ideas. Its print and online grade-differentiated resources work cohesively to support the teaching and learning process. The program uses multiple-day lessons and instructional routines to help students understand important mathematical concepts, make connections between multiple mathematical strategies, and deepen their conceptual understanding by leading the majority of the classroom discussion. There are also frequent opportunities for practice and assessment to ensure students understand concepts and to help teachers make instructional decisions.
The program includes a variety of professional learning resources that are built into the beginning of every unit and embedded within every lesson. It also offers professional guidance for supporting English Learners, including language differentiation strategies that provide scaffolds for the five WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) language proficiency levels and ideas for community and cultural responsiveness that can be incorporated during each lesson.
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July's buck moon may light up the sky in a particularly big way. Here's when to catch it
July's full moon, the buck moon, may illuminate the sky on Wednesday in a particularly big way.
The buck moon will appear full from Tuesday morning to early Friday, according to NASA. It will reach its peak on Wednesday at 2:48 p.m. ET, but will not be fully visible in North America until moonrise. For those who catch a glimpse, it might appear larger and brighter than other moons of 2022 because it's a supermoon.
While there isn't a single definition of "supermoon," the term typically refers to a full moon that can stand out more than others because it is within 90% of its closest orbit to Earth. The buck moon is the supermoon that will come closest to Earth this year.
The clearest views of July's full moon in the U.S. will be on the West Coast, in the Great Plains and the Midwest, CNN meteorologist Jennifer Gray said. A cold front will move into the southeastern U.S. on July 12 and 13, potentially causing thunderstorms and rain across the region. Parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado also are expecting thunderstorms early this week, she added.
"Unlike some astronomical events, there's not (a situation where) you've got to look at it this instant or else you miss it," said Noah Petro, chief of NASA's Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Lab. "There's really no moment that you have to be looking at it to maximize your enjoyment of the full moon. If it's cloudy and you don't want to be outside, just go one of the next nights."
For the clearest views of the moon, Petro recommended avoiding areas surrounded by tall buildings and thick forestry.
July's full moon has been known by some other names.
The Tlingit people refer to it as the salmon moon, since fish often returned to the Pacific Northwest coast around this time and were ready to be harvested. For the Western Abenaki, it's the thunder moon, in reference to the frequent thunderstorms during this time of year.
In Europe, July's moon is often called the hay moon for the haymaking season in June and July, according to NASA.
July's full moon corresponds with the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain festival Guru Purnima, a celebration to clear the mind and honor spiritual and academic gurus.
For Petro and other space enthusiasts, this moon is called the Apollo 11 moon. Apollo 11 was the first mission to put humans on the lunar surface. The mission launched on July 16,1969, and landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Lunar and solar eclipses
Partial solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in front of the sun but only blocks some of its light. Be sure to wear proper eclipse glasses to view solar eclipses safely as the sun's light can be damaging to the eye.
A partial solar eclipse on Oct. 25 will be visible to those in Greenland, Iceland, Europe, northeastern Africa, the Middle East, western Asia, India and western China. This partial solar eclipse will not be visible from North America.
A total lunar eclipse will also be on display for those in Asia, Australia, the Pacific, South America and North America on Nov. 8 between 3:01 a.m. ET and 8:58 a.m. ET, but the moon will be setting for those in eastern regions of North America during that time.
Meteor showers
Check out the remaining meteor showers that will peak in 2022:
• Southern Delta Aquariids: July 29 to 30
• Alpha Capricornids: July 30 to 31
• Perseids: Aug. 11 to 12
• Orionids: Oct. 20 to 21
• Southern Taurids: Nov. 4 to 5
• Northern Taurids: Nov. 11 to 12
• Leonids: Nov. 17 to 18
• Geminids: Dec. 13 to 14
• Ursids: Dec. 21 to 22
If you live in an urban area, you may want to drive to a place that isn't littered with city lights to get the best view.
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OURAY, Colo. (KDVR) – He’s a viral sensation with a million social media followers, and he’s bringing hope and inspiration to people all over the world.
Not bad for a 7-year-old dog.
Dexter is a Brittany spaniel with a unique skill: He walks around his Colorado hometown on his two back feet.
“As a puppy, he was hit by a car. We knew we were going to have to get rid of one of the arms. We didn’t know that the other arm had more damage to the elbow, so he had about five or six different surgeries. And all of a sudden, he’s walking upright, and it just shocks the heck out of us,” said his owner, Kentee Pasek.
It is a head-turning sight in the tiny mountain town of Ouray. Dexter’s social media followers have even made special trips to town hoping to meet him in person.
“I know people have come to Ouray just to try to see him. Yes, absolutely,” Pasek told KDVR.
Dexter reminds people ‘we could adapt no matter what’
Dexter is the star of parades, national news stories, late-night comedy shows — and a staple of social media.
“We have him on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. And he has about a million followers in general with all of those added up,” Pasek said.
Managing Dexter’s popularity has become a full-time job for Pasek. It seems there is something about this dog — at this time in our lives — that resonates with people all over the world.
“Well, during the pandemic, everyone was absolutely bored, and we didn’t know what was going to happen. So Dexter really just inspired everyone to realize life would be OK and we could adapt no matter what, and I think his story just hit home to a lot of people,” Pasek said.
And while Dexter’s walking technique is like that of humans, his owner says humans have a thing or two to learn from him.
“I think Dexter teaches us that we have our ideas so set in a box about the way life should be, but in reality, we really don’t have control over it. And I think if we would stop, like, really thinking all the time about the past or if we would just stop getting anxious about the future, and we could live more in the moment, I think that’s what Dexter wants us to do,” Pasek said. | https://www.koin.com/news/upstanding-dexter-the-dog-walks-on-two-legs-inspires-followers/ | 2022-07-12T16:17:03Z | https://www.koin.com/news/upstanding-dexter-the-dog-walks-on-two-legs-inspires-followers/ | true |
FREMONT, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackery, a leader in innovative, best-in-class portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, is planning a raft of special offers for Amazon Prime Day, running from July 12-13.
The company, known for its cutting-edge consumer-based solar technology, has prepared special deals for Amazon customers in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United States, and Canada, among others. For those who are about to enjoy their summer times with a plan of camping in the backyard or the wild, Jackery is ready to keep everything in a camping field or outdoor forest adventures powered up.
With Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro, Jackery's most advanced green energy product yet, campers can pack up and go whenever, wherever, and for however long. The product can receive a full charge of up to 2,160 Wh in just 2.5 hours of sunlight. It is a suitable solution for powering most appliances and tools used during outdoor activities and home emergencies.
The Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro features a built-in advanced Battery Management System (BMS) ™ with dual-monitoring chips to regulate and protect battery life and devices. This intelligent system monitors the health of each cell and battery pack to bolster battery life. With the environmentally conscious in mind, the product emits zero toxic gases and operates in a very clean manner. It is also exceptionally quiet, delivering less than 53 DB in noise.
Another popular Jackery product is the Explorer 1000, one of the most powerful portable power stations available on the market. Weighing only 22lbs, its 1002Wh capacity is capable of supplying 1000W of power (or 2000W surge power) using multiple output ports. The model features two USB-C, two USB, one DC car port, and three pure sine wave AC outlets. The Explorer 1000 also employs an LCD screen with charge and discharge data as well as battery life information, making the experience easier and safer for users.
About Jackery
Founded in California in 2012, Jackery is a top-selling global outdoor solar generator brand that emboldens campers to go further outdoors without compromise. As the pioneer of the Solar Generator concept and products, Jackery offers a range of portable, versatile green generators that meet all outdoor needs, from charging a cellphone or laptop to powering large devices like electric cooking equipment, heaters, and lights. Its products have been consistently selected as Best Sellers on Amazon and have been included in Amazon's Choice lists since 2020.
To date, Jackery has received 19 prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, the A' Design Award and Competition, and the CES Innovation Award. The New York Times, CNET, Digital Trends, Forbes, Tom's Guide, and other publications have ranked it among the best solar generators on the market.
Since 2018, Jackery has sold more than 1.5 million units worldwide and boasts a global footprint spanning from the US to Europe.
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Baltimore County firefighters battled a fire at the Towson Town Center garage as multiple cars caught fire, Tuesday morning. According to officials, around 10 a.m. firefighters arrived to the parking garage at the 700 block of Fairmount Avenue for a report of multiple cars on fire on the fifth floor of the garage. No injuries have been reported at this time.The fire was placed under control around 10:15 a.m. and the PIO is on the scene. No word yet on the cause of the fire, and it is under investigation.
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Baltimore County firefighters battled a fire at the Towson Town Center garage as multiple cars caught fire, Tuesday morning.
According to officials, around 10 a.m. firefighters arrived to the parking garage at the 700 block of Fairmount Avenue for a report of multiple cars on fire on the fifth floor of the garage. No injuries have been reported at this time.
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It is with immense passion the PJHS Drama Family (in collaboration in TheatreWork and the ACTFL Community Theater division at FDN!) comes together for a one of a kind collaboritive community theater fundraiser to empower FDN schools participate/attend and support in our production with the support FNBC at Teatro Amistas Community Performance with proceed donating 247$ on each night of sold out shows in Tikal Theater- we have received KYIV – Ilona Khomenko was widowed nearly two months ago when her husband died in fighting in Sievierodonetsk in eastern Ukraine. Now, she's looking to make a difference on the battlefield.
Khomenko is helping to train soldiers and civilians in combat first aid to help save lives as Russia's war in Ukraine is well into its fifth month. And she hopes to go to the front line herself one day.
The training is mostly based in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Up to 100 people attend each day. So far, Khomenko and others have taught more than 5,000 people simple rules that can save their lives.
One of those attending the course is soldier Liudmyla Rohacheva.
“I am currently working in the rear, but there is a possibility that I will get to the front line. And I think that all soldiers should undergo such training,” Rohacheva said during a break between sessions.
The attendees learn to provide sequential care under the MARCH acronym for easy recall: M for massive hemorrhage, A for airway, R for respiratory, C for circulation and H for hypothermia.
“The units we trained have wounded, but they survive. And those units that didn't undergo training have a much worse ratio of wounded and survivors,” said Oleksandr Khyzhniak, the head of the training center.
The center teaches, for example, how to apply a tourniquet in 25 seconds. Such an action can save a life.
“The machines will not fight alone. We need people to manage it. And these people must be saved,” Khizhnyak said.
The training mimics front-line conditions. At one location, an instructor frantically shouts into a trench: “A sniper is working in the sector. Drag them to safety! Do you want to live?”
It’s a way to immerse trainees in stressful situations that shouldn't stop them from acting when needed.
Natalia Demchevska, a doctor in the emergency service in the Kyiv region, said she came to the training to learn how to provide first aid in combat conditions. She said she learned many things she didn’t know before, even though she works in medicine.
The center also encourages civilians to get training.
“We live in a war. And we do not know how the circumstances will develop. When a missile comes, it doesn’t choose who to hit,” instructor Maksym Maksymenko said.
On May 23, Khomenko's husband, Svyatoslav Khomenko, died in fighting. Like many in Ukraine, he left his job and went to war.
Her husband used to send her photos of nature from the front line.
“He went to war because he wanted to save what he loved so much," Ilona Khomenko said.
Now, in her own way, she hopes to save what she loves too.
She said she had always wanted to go to the front to be closer to her husband. But he was against it, so she enrolled in combat medic courses. Now she's a volunteer and plans to become an instructor.
If Khomenko could go back in time, she said she would have studied medicine. She realized this while preparing the first-aid kit for her husband at the front.
Despite her grief, she is grateful to fate that she can now help save the lives of other soldiers.
“The best people of Ukraine are in the war. And I want to learn everything that will help me save them,” she said.
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SPOKANE, Wash., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaspien Holdings Inc. (or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KSPN), a leading e-commerce marketplace growth platform, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor for the issuance and sale of 638,978 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $3.13 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. In a concurrent private placement, Kaspien Holdings Inc. has also agreed to issue and sell to the investor 1,818,182 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $3.30 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase 2,457,160 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.13. The warrants will have a 5-year term from the date of issuance. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of both offerings are expected to be approximately $8 million. The offerings are expected to close on or about July 14, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Aegis Capital Corp. is acting as the Exclusive Placement Agent for the Offerings.
Additional details regarding the offering will be available in a Form 8-K to be filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
A shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-252911) relating to the registered direct offering of the securities described above was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 9, 2021 and was declared effective on March 11, 2021. The offering of the common stock in the registered direct offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus that forms a part of the effective registration statement. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus will be filed with the SEC and may be obtained, when available, from Aegis Capital Corp., Attention: Syndicate Department, 1345 6th Avenue, 27th floor, New York, NY 10019, by email at syndicate@aegiscap.com, or by telephone at (212) 813-1010 or at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
The offer and sale of the securities in the private placement are being made in a transaction not involving a public offering and have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be reoffered or resold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. The securities were offered only to accredited investors. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement with the investor, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock and the shares issuable upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants and warrants.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Kaspien
Kaspien Holdings Inc. (f/k/a Trans World Entertainment Corporation) (NASDAQ: KSPN) is a leading, global e-commerce accelerator that deploys AI-driven software and end-to-end services to optimize and grow brands on Amazon, Walmart, Target, eBay, and other online marketplaces. Rebranded as Kaspien in 2020, the Company has spent more than a decade developing a marketplace growth platform of proprietary technologies that maximize supply chain resilience, optimize marketing, strengthen brand control, and provide predictive analytics. Serving a variety of brands, distributors, agencies and FBA aggregators, Kaspien accelerates growth by tailoring an extensive suite of seller services to its partners' dynamic e-commerce needs. The Company has a long track record of success, having served over 4,000 brands in 20 countries. Kaspien's mastery of the e-commerce space and commitment to rapid innovation has earned the trust of many leading brands. For more information, visit kaspien.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain statements in this communication are forward-looking statements. The statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
We have used the words "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "plan", "predict", "project", and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, in this document to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on management's expectations and beliefs concerning future events and are subject to uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in the statements. The following factors are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's forward-looking statements: risk of disruption of current plans and operations of Kaspien and the potential difficulties in customer, supplier and employee retention; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company; the Company's level of debt and related restrictions and limitations, unexpected costs, charges, expenses, or liabilities; the Company's ability to operate as a going-concern; deteriorating economic conditions and macroeconomic factors; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; and other risks described in the Company's filings with the SEC, such as its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K.
The reader should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this document, or elsewhere, pertains only as of the date on which we make it. New risks and uncertainties come up from time-to-time and it's impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that any forward-looking statements made in this document or elsewhere might not occur.
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NASA’s new telescope shows star death, dancing galaxies
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — NASA on Tuesday unveiled a new batch of images from its new powerful space telescope, including a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star.
The first image from the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope was released Monday at the White House — a jumble of distant galaxies that went deeper into the cosmos than humanity has ever seen.
The four additional photos released Tuesday included more cosmic beauty shots.
With one exception, the latest images showed parts of the universe seen by other telescopes. But Webb’s sheer power, distant location off Earth and use of the infrared light spectrum showed them in new light.
“Every image is a new discovery and each will give humanity a view of the humanity that we’ve never seen before,’’ NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said Tuesday, rhapsodizing over images showing “the formation of stars, devouring black holes.”
Webb’s use of the infrared light spectrum allows the telescope to see through the cosmic dust and “see light from faraway light from the corners of the universe,” he said.
“We’ve really changed the understanding of our universe,” said European Space Agency director general Josef Aschbacher.
The European and Canadian space agencies joined NASA in building the powerful telescope.
On tap Tuesday:
— Southern Ring Nebula, which is sometimes called “eight-burst.” About 2,500 light-years away, it shows an expanding cloud of gas surrounding a dying star. A light-year is 5.8 trillion miles.
— Carina Nebula, one of the bright stellar nurseries in the sky, about 7,600 light-years away.
— Five galaxies in a cosmic dance, 290 million light-years away. Stephan’s Quintet was first seen 225 years ago in the constellation Pegasus.
— A blueish giant planet called WASP-96b. It’s about the size of Saturn and is 1,150 light-years away. A gas planet, it’s not a candidate for life elsewhere but a key target for astronomers.
The images were released one-by-one at an event at NASA’s Goddard Space Center that included cheerleaders with pompoms the color of the telescope’s golden mirrors.
The world’s biggest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away last December from French Guiana in South America. It reached its lookout point 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) from Earth in January. Then 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.
Webb is considered the successor to the highly successful, but aging Hubble Space Telescope.
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It’s summertime and it’s getting HOT! If your not careful your skin can really take a beating in heat.
Dr. Seth Benjamin Forman, MD joined Gayle Guyardo the host of the nationally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom and her guest co-host Former NFL Superstar and Tampa Bay Buccaneer Martín Gramática who now the Vice President of Business Development for Lifeguard Imaging for Bloom’s Summer Health Special.
Dr. Foreman shared important tips to keep your skin safe from the sun’s rays.
Bloom airs in 40 markets across the country, with a reach of approximately 36 million households, and in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Madison, WI.
You can watch Bloom in the Tampa Bay Market weekdays at Noon on WTTA: Spectrum 1006; Frontier 514; DirecTV 38; Dish 38; Comcast 43, and look for Bloom early mornings on WFLA News Channel 8. | https://www.wfla.com/bloom/summertime-skin-care-hacks/ | 2022-07-12T16:25:57Z | https://www.wfla.com/bloom/summertime-skin-care-hacks/ | false |
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Tuesday that it killed a leader of the Islamic State in Syria in a drone strike.
U.S. Central Command said in a news release that Maher al-Agal was killed Tuesday and an unidentified senior official in the Islamic State was seriously injured. The Pentagon says there were no civilian casualties, though it wasn't possible to immediately confirm that information.
The U.S. carried out the strike outside Jindaris, a town in northwest Syria close to the Turkish border.
The Islamic State at the height of its power controlled more than 40,000 square miles stretching from Syria to Iraq and ruled over 8 million people. While the group's territorial state collapsed in 2019, its leaders have turned to guerilla tactics and been able to “efficiently restructure themselves organizationally,” according to the Washington-based Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a nonpartisan think tank.
The strike on al-Agal comes months after the head of the group, Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, killed himself during a raid of his hideout by American special forces. The U.S. said Al-Qurayshi blew himself up along with members of his family. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/pentagon-us-killed-isis-leader-in-syria-drone-strike/507-da7ff663-cdc1-49e5-bbe1-84e1ef2ebabc | 2022-07-12T16:27:10Z | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/pentagon-us-killed-isis-leader-in-syria-drone-strike/507-da7ff663-cdc1-49e5-bbe1-84e1ef2ebabc | false |
BROWNSVILLE, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Troubling video released by the NYPD shows the moment two gunmen opened fire on a Brownsville street Monday evening, just a short distance from a girl in a wheelchair.
The shooters turned from Liberty Avenue onto Junius Street around 7:40 p.m., raised their handguns in unison, and opened fire, apparently aiming at a man sitting on a scooter, authorities said. Though that man is believed to have been the target, a woman and a girl in a wheelchair were also nearby when the shots rang out, police said.
The NYPD has not yet been able to identify the suspected target, who was seen on video scrambling off his scooter and running down Junius Street, out of frame. But no victims have come forward, leading investigators to believe that no one was struck by the gunfire.
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'We will not overestimate this result': Erik ten Hag downplays Man United's 4-0 win against Liverpool... with Red Devils boss insisting he still saw 'a lot of mistakes' from his side despite dominant victory
- Manchester United hammered Liverpool 4-0 in Bangkok on Tuesday
- The result gave Erik ten Hag the perfect start to his time in charge of the club
- However, he is refusing to get carried away by the one-sided victory
- He still feels he saw 'a lot of mistakes' from his team during the game
- MATCH REPORT: Man United put four past Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool
Erik ten Hag isn’t getting carried away by Manchester United’s 4-0 win over old rivals Liverpool in his first game in charge.
United surged into a three-goal lead before half-time in Bangkok with Jadon Sancho, Fred and Anthony Martial all on target. Facundo Pellistri added a fourth before the end to get Ten Hag’s reign off to an excellent start.
But Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp changed all 10 outfield players after half an hour and again on 60 minutes, with Ten Hag also making 10 changes at half-time.
Manchester United thrashed Liverpool 4-0 in the opening game of their pre-season tour
Erik ten Hag has insisted that he won't get carried away despite getting off to a dream start
The Dutchman was keen to play down the significance of the result against a team that beat United 9-0 on aggregate in the Premier League last season, saying he was happy but had seen ‘a lot of mistakes’.
‘I’m satisfied today,’ Ten Hag told MUTV. ‘It was a team with a great spirit and we know we are just getting started. We made some mistakes in the press, we conceded some chances, but we created a lot.
‘We have to work hard to cut out the mistakes but, of course, we are happy. I know we have good players. We have started to build a team and I am happy with the first game.
‘It will take a lot of time. I have seen a lot of mistakes. Liverpool played three teams, they were not at their strongest. We will not overestimate this result.
‘But still, I have seen some really good things. A lot of speed and creativity up front.’
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Designed with instinct, to bring joy back to the everyday interactions. Through the Glyph Interface, a perfected OS and exceptional 50MP dual camera. All startlingly fast.
LONDON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Nothing introduced Phone (1), its first smartphone and the gateway to its future connected and open product ecosystem. Featuring the innovative Glyph Interface, a 50 MP dual camera, refined Nothing OS, 120Hz OLED display and a co-engineered Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G+ chipset, Nothing Phone (1) delivers speed and a smooth experience from £399 GBP. With a 200,000+ pre-order waitlist, and bids over $3,000 USD for the first 100 serialised units, it's one of the most anticipated tech products in years.
"We designed Phone (1) as a product we'd be proud to share with friends and family," said Carl Pei, CEO and Co-founder of Nothing. "This simple principle helped us wander off the beaten path, tune into our instincts, and create an experience that hopefully marks the start of change in a stagnant industry."
Glyph Interface
Nothing like you've seen before, the Glyph Interface is a new way of communicating to help minimise screen time. Unique light patterns made up of 900 LEDs indicate who's calling and signals app notifications, charging status and more. Simply pair individual contacts to a ringtone, each with a unique Glyph pattern, to never miss what's truly important.
For quieter focus, the Flip to Glyph feature triggers silent, lights-only notifications by placing Phone (1) with the Glyph Interface face up.
Considered design
Design that goes beyond the surface. Nothing Phone (1) features a transparent back with a unique design composed of over 400 components. Its 100% recycled aluminium frame makes it light and robust, while over 50% of the phone's plastic components are made with bio-based or post-consumer recycled materials - an industry leading percentage.
Dual-side Gorilla® Glass 5 provides toughness, whilst advanced vibration motors make touch responses life-like. The symmetrical bezels and aluminium frame adds elegance, lightness and durability.
Refined Nothing OS
Nothing OS delivers only the best of Android. No bloatware, just pure speed and a smooth user experience. Hardware and software speak a single visual language, with bespoke widgets, fonts, sounds and wallpapers, all designed in-house.
The Nothing Ecosystem is the home for all your favourite tech. No more separate apps. Control third party products from Phone (1)'s Quick Settings as easily as Nothing ones, starting with Tesla. Unlock doors, turn on AC, see miles left and more. More third party brand integrations to be announced soon.
Power is delivered where it's needed most with smart software that learns which apps are your favourite. Your most-used apps load super-fast, whilst the rest are frozen to save battery.
Display your NFT collection and track floor prices directly from Phone (1)'s home screen with the NFT Gallery.
Advanced dual cameras
Time to unlearn that more cameras mean better quality photos and videos. Phone (1)'s dual camera has two advanced 50 MP sensors, with the main camera powered by the flagship Sony IMX766. The wide ƒ/1.8 aperture, dual image stabilisation and 10-bit colour videos gives you everything you need to shoot exceptionally stable, true-to-life and brilliantly detailed content. Intelligent features like Night Mode and Scene Detection tailor the perfect settings for every frame, doing the work for you.
Set the Glyph Interface to full brightness and illuminate close-up subjects with a gentle light. It's a portable ring-light, without the harshness of flash.
Beautiful display
1 billion colours. Every hue, powerfully true-to-life with a 6.55" OLED display and HDR10+. Richer colour and deeper contrasts are tuned to each scene. An adaptive 120Hz refresh rate ensures irresistibly responsive interactions, while being reassuringly power-efficient.
Powerful performance
Behind Phone (1)'s startling speed is the powerful and reliable Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G+ chipset, custom-made for Nothing to include wireless and reverse charging. Delivers phenomenal graphics and advanced camera features, all accelerated by 5G. Game Mode precisely matches sound to graphics and minimises notifications for captivating, immersive gaming.
Charge fast and charge wirelessly. Get 18 hours of use with every charge, and two days on standby. Reach 50% power in just 30 minutes of charge. Power accessories like Nothing Ear (1) with 5W reverse charge. The charging coil Glyph even lights up to indicate reverse charging is happening.
Availability and pricing
Phone (1) is available in both white and black, with three models to choose from: 8GB/128GB (£399 GBP), 8GB/256GB (£449 GBP), and the 12GB/256GB (£499 GBP, available late summer).
Open sales for Nothing Phone (1) start at 07:00 BST on 21 July 2022 across 40+ countries and regions, including the UK, Europe and Japan at nothing.tech and select carriers and retailers.
In the UK, Phone (1) will also be available from the following:
- Nothing Kiosk (16 - 20 July) in Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London. Open Saturday - Wednesday, 10:00 - 19:00 BST. With limited quantities sold per day.
- O2, the exclusive network provider of Phone (1) in the UK (online and instore)
- Smartech, at Selfridges London (online and instore)
- Amazon (online)
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When you walk into Mentone’s Hatter Cafe, it’s like walking into a scene from Alice in Wonderland.
Chandeliers are made of top hats and tea cups, and every table has table settings that look like they came straight from the classic children’s book. Almost every nook and cranny is filled with vintage goods. It’s charming, cozy and friendly, everything you want in a cafe in a quiet mountain town.
It’s exactly the tea house Pamela Wald dreamed of when she was growing up.
Her dream eventually came to fruition. For her 50th birthday, she told her husband, Roger, she wanted to drive through the World’s Longest Yard Sale, which runs from Gadsden to Addison, Michigan each August.
So she and Roger made the journey from their home in Florida to northeast Alabama. They had a part-time business selling vintage items at a large market in St. Augustine, Florida, and they were sure they’d find plenty of goods along the way.
But they didn’t anticipate just how many they’d find. Roger explains that they thought they’d be in at least Chattanooga by the end of the first day, but they didn’t even make it out of Alabama, they were so overwhelmed by all the vendors along the way.
They found a hotel room for the first night, and the next morning over breakfast, some fellow guests told them something that’d change their lives.
“(They said) whatever you do, don’t miss Mentone,” Roger says.
The couple made their way to the town, and they immediately fell in love with it.
“I had just read some quotes from ‘Alice in Wonderland,’” Pamela begins, “and the quote that we use on our T-shirts and everywhere is, ‘Surround yourself with people who make your heart smile …”
“‘... And then and only then will you find wonderland,’” Roger finishes.
“And that was ringing through my ears,” Pamela continues. “I’m like, “These people just make my heart smile. I feel like we’re supposed to be here.’ And (Roger) looked at me and said, ‘Me too. I feel like it too.’ And we couldn’t believe it. We had a big (occupational therapy) business in Florida but we knew we were supposed to be here. And about a month later we bought a house that we fell in love with, and everything just started to go into place.”
Read more: How to spend 24 hours in Mentone
That was five years ago. After purchasing the home, the couple spent weekends and around 4-6 weeks a year in the town. After spending even more time in the town, they knew it was the perfect place to open the tea house Pamela had always dreamed of. The couple looked at several locations until a friend tipped them off to the current location that Hatter Cafe calls home.
“As soon as we walked in the front door, with the open air and the open atrium and the front porch with all the windows … we just knew immediately that’s where we needed to do the tea house,” Roger says.
Inside the Hatter Cafe
Business was brisk on a recent Saturday morning at the Cafe. The tea house is open for breakfast and lunch Thursday-Monday, and you’ll find Southern classics like biscuits and gravy, grits and hot brown sandwiches and a huge selection of tea.
Tables were filled with mostly people from out of town, curious to know more about Mentone and the sweet Alice in Wonderland-themed eatery.
One of the more popular questions is, of course, where they found all the decor for the restaurant.
“People always ask us where we got all of our stuff,” Roger says. “I tell them my wife has been collecting them.”
Pamela has kept an enormous collection of gloves, saucers, hats and other decor over the years. Some were her grandmothers, some were items she found at sales, but the collection was so large that Roger asked her what she was going to do with it.
“Don’t worry, I have a plan,” she told him at the time.
The gloves have become part of the window treatments, the saucers part of table centerpieces and the hats have become part of the lighting at the Cafe. It gives off a cozy feel that makes you feel like you’re at a beloved family member’s house. And that’s intentional.
“It’s all about memories and people being able to see things that remind them of grandmas, aunts, uncles,” Pamela says. “I had two people literally get teary with me the other day because our setting and our decor just reminded them of their grandmother, and they just had the best conversation about her. And that is what I live for.”
Read more: The story behind Mentone’s Wildflower Cafe
They also get plenty of questions about their small country inn (named the Hatter Country Inn) located inside the eatery. They’ll even show you the rooms. There’s the “Mentone Dreams” room, head-to-floor pine inspired by the mountains, and the “Royal Suite,” full-blown Alice in Wonderland-themed with a nod to the Queen of Hearts.
And of course, they get questions about Mentone. And they answer ‘em all because they’re in no hurry to get you out the door.
“We always said, especially with the area we’re in with everyone being on vacation or coming up for the weekend, everyone is coming up to relax,” Roger says. “We wanted to make sure that when they came to the Hatter it’s a place they’re not going to be rushed, they’re not gonna be in a hurry, they’re gonna come in and just exhale and breathe. Because you do that when you come to Mentone anyway.”
You can find Hatter Cafe and Country Inn at 4277 Alabama Highway 117 Mentone. Its website is here, and you can find its Facebook page here. | https://www.al.com/life/2022/07/you-can-sip-tea-in-this-alice-in-wonderland-themed-cafe.html | 2022-07-12T16:31:34Z | https://www.al.com/life/2022/07/you-can-sip-tea-in-this-alice-in-wonderland-themed-cafe.html | false |
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for FWBI, CCL, XELA, WTRH, and DAL.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Opioid makers Allergan and Teva have agreed to pay $54 million in cash and overdose reversal drugs to settle a federal lawsuit brought by San Francisco alleging the drug industry fueled an overdose and addiction surge that created a public nuisance.
City Attorney David Chiu made the announcement with closing arguments against the sole remaining defendant, Walgreens, scheduled to begin Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges that the pharmacy chain over-dispensed opioids without proper oversight and failed to identify and report suspicious orders as required by law.
The agreement announced Tuesday calls for the two opioid manufacturers to pay San Francisco $34 million in cash and provide $20 million worth of the overdose reversal drug, Narcan.
The San Francisco case is one of only a handful of government claims against companies over the opioid epidemic so far that have gone to trial.
More cases have settled before trials. Earlier this year, the distribution companies AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson plus drug maker Johnson & Johnson finalized nationwide settlements totaling $26 billion.
And the drug maker Purdue Pharma is in court trying to win approval for a deal that could be worth $10 billion that it crafted after declaring bankruptcy amid the weight of lawsuits facing the OxyContin maker.
In all, proposed and completed settlements over the epidemic in the U.S. have totaled more than $40 billion, according to an Associated Press tally.
Much of the legal action so far has involved companies that make or distribute opioids, but litigation against pharmacies has emerged, too.
So far, there has been a verdict in just one pharmacy case. Last year, an Ohio jury found that CVS, Walgreens and Walmart recklessly distributed opioids in two counties. It’s up to a judge to determine their penalty. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Allergan-Teva-to-pay-54M-in-San-Francisco-17299601.php | 2022-07-12T16:33:37Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Allergan-Teva-to-pay-54M-in-San-Francisco-17299601.php | true |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Darby continued roaring across the open Pacific Tuesday as a major storm, but it posed no threat to land.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Darby had winds of 125 mph (205 kph) making it a Category 3 hurricane. It had weakened somewhat from peak winds of 140 mph (220 kph), but continued moving west at 16 mph (26 kph).
The storm was located more than 1,400 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California and was expected to fade to a tropical depression before nearing Hawaiian longitudes at the weekend.
Darby was relatively small, with hurricane-force winds extending outward only about 10 miles (20 kilometers) from the center. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Hurricane-Darby-weakens-at-bit-in-Pacific-far-17299444.php | 2022-07-12T16:34:07Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Hurricane-Darby-weakens-at-bit-in-Pacific-far-17299444.php | false |
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BENSALEM, Pa., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Pegasystems Inc. ("PEGA" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PEGA).
Class Period: May 29, 2020 – May 9, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 18, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Pegasystems investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) PEGA had engaged in corporate espionage and misappropriation of trade secrets to better compete against Appian, a principal competitor; (2) Defendants' product development and associated success was, in significant part, not the result of its own research and product testing but rather the result of such corporate espionage and trade secret theft; (3) Defendants had engaged in a scheme to steal Appian trade secrets, which was not only known to, but carried out through, the personal involvement of the Company's CEO; (4) the Company's CEO and other officers and employees did not comply with the Company's written Code of Conduct, including its express prohibition on "stealing" confidential information from a competitor and "misrepresenting your identity in hopes of obtaining confidential information"; (5) the Company was "unable to reasonably estimate damages" in the Appian Litigation; and (6) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' statements about PEGA's business, operations, prospects, legal compliance, and potential damages exposure in the Appian Litigation were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis when made.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Tuesday it would increase the number of work permits issued to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and allow thousands more Palestinians to gain legal status ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to the region later this week.
Israel portrays such moves as confidence-building measures aimed at reducing tensions. Critics say they merely entrench its 55-year military rule over millions of Palestinians in the absence of any peace process. The last serious peace talks broke down more than a decade ago.
The latest measures were approved by Defense Minister Benny Gantz, who met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the occupied West Bank last week to discuss coordination ahead of Biden's visit. Abbas' Palestinian Authority has limited rule over parts of the West Bank and cooperates with Israel on security matters.
Israel will allow an additional 5,500 Palestinians to be added to the Palestinian population registry — which it effectively controls — so they can get ID cards. Rights groups say tens of thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza lack such status, forcing them to live under severe movement restrictions.
Israel said it would grant another 1,500 permits for Palestinian laborers in Gaza to work inside Israel, bringing the total number to 15,500 — the highest since the Islamic militant group Hamas seized power in Gaza from Abbas' forces 15 years ago. Israel and Egypt have imposed a crippling blockade on Gaza since then,
Israel says the blockade is needed to keep Hamas — which is opposed to its very existence — from arming itself. The Palestinians and rights groups view the blockade as a form of collective punishment of Gaza's 2 million Palestinian residents.
Israel has also approved six zoning plans for the West Bank. Israeli authorities heavily restrict Palestinian construction in the 60% of the West Bank that is under full Israeli control and routinely demolish homes and other structures built without hard-to-get Israeli permits. Authorities also said they would open a new vehicular crossing in the northern West Bank.
Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 war and the Palestinians want it to form the main part of their future state.
The Biden administration says it supports an eventual two-state solution. But it has largely stood by as Israel expands its West Bank settlements, where nearly 500,000 Jewish settlers with special legal status live alongside some 3 million Palestinians. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Israel-grants-more-Palestinian-permits-ahead-of-17299585.php | 2022-07-12T16:34:20Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Israel-grants-more-Palestinian-permits-ahead-of-17299585.php | false |
COLEMAN, Texas – On Saturday, July 9th the Coleman Police Department responded to a call regarding an animal being left in a vehicle which led to the location of a wanted fugitive from Oklahoma and the seizure of 1.8 pounds of marijuana, 130 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
According to a release from the Coleman Police Department on July 11th, police arrived at the Dollar General on the 2300 block of Commercial Avenue after receiving a call of a dog being locked in a vehicle with the windows rolled up for over 15 minutes.
Coleman Police said Charles Henry Tarver, Billy Joe Turner II, and Randy Lawrence Moody, all from Oklahoma, forgot the dog was in the vehicle after they entered the store.
Moody, who has outstanding warrants in Oklahoma, provided a false name to officers on the scene, then continued to flee on foot. Police say Moody ran east in between Tractor Supply and Dollar General.
Several law enforcement agencies made attempts to locate Moody but were unsuccessful according to Coleman Police.
Officers also conducted a search of the vehicle where 1.8 pounds of marijuana, 130 grams of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were found.
The three suspects are charged with a range of offenses to include: Class A Misdemeanor Cruelty to a Non-Livestock Animal, First Degree Felony Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in a Drug Free Zone, and State Jail Felony Possession of Marijuana in a Drug Free Zone. Additionally, Moody will be charged with Failure to Identify – Fugitive from Justice, and Evading Arrest or Detention.
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According to police, the dog is secured at the City of Coleman Animal Shelter and is currently pending disposition.
The Coleman Police Department is still on the look for Moody. If you have any information that can lead to his location please contact the police department at 325-625-4114 option 1 or call 911. Do not approach or attempt to apprehend him.
This investigation is still ongoing. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/local-news/animal-cruelty-call-leads-to-wanted-fugitive-drug-bust/ | 2022-07-12T16:34:21Z | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/local-news/animal-cruelty-call-leads-to-wanted-fugitive-drug-bust/ | true |
Event will celebrate Chicago fans on September 10 at Guaranteed Rate Field
CHICAGO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel Group, the premier sports gaming destination in the United States, announced today that tickets are now on sale for its 2022 FanDuel FanFest event on Saturday, September 10 at Guaranteed Rate Field from 2 - 9 p.m. CT.
2022 FanDuel FanFest is a one-day festival that brings together fans of sports and music to have a one-of-a-kind experience. FanDuel FanFest will be headlined by exclusive musical performances from rapper and Grammy Award nominee, Wiz Khalifa and Grammy-nominated DJ/producer and Top 100 DJ in the world, Alesso, as well as unique sports experiences with Chicago sports legends Brian Urlacher, Devin Hester, Charles Tillman, and more.
"We are excited to bring our successful and highly-entertaining FanDuel FanFest event to the great city of Chicago," said Andrew Sneyd, Senior Vice President of Brand, FanDuel Group. "Between the amazing musical performances featuring Wiz Khalifa and Alesso, and the legendary athletes like Brian Urlacher and Devin Hester who will be in attendance, this event will have something for all and is just another way for us to do something extraordinary to celebrate our customers and sports betting in the state of Illinois."
Throughout the day, attendees will be treated to FanDuel's Superstar Showdown, where Chicago sports legends will compete against each other in various sports challenges, including ax throwing, connect 4 basketball, quarterback challenge, H-O-R-S-E and more. Guests will be able to watch these events and predict who they think will win via FanDuel's Free-2-Play game.
The event will also feature several other fun activities for attendees, including food trucks, a pop-up FanDuel Sports Bar and Lounge, brand activations, trophy photo ops and more. For more information on this event, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.FanDuel.com/FanFest.
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in North America, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust Casino and TVG. FanDuel Group has 17 million customers and has a presence across all 50 states and the Canadian province of Ontario. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Canada and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
Contact: Kevin Hennessy / FanDuel Group / press@fanduel.com
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Fathom Events' Easter Sunday: Live with Jo Koy, featuring an exclusive comedic introduction with Jo Koy, takes place on August 4, 2022
Easter Sunday, from Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures, arrives in theaters nationwide August 5.
DENVER, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy will bring his singular and hilarious take on family matters to theaters nationwide with an exclusive comedic introduction as part of a celebration of his groundbreaking new feature film, Easter Sunday. Ahead of the film's nationwide release on August 5, Fathom Events will present Koy's live introduction in more than 850 theaters across the country on August 4, followed immediately by a full screening of the film from Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures.
See trailer HERE.
Koy's live introduction takes place on Thursday, Aug. 4, at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City and it will play in theaters nationwide LIVE at 8:00 pm ET and 5:00 pm PT and tape-delayed at 8:00 pm CT/MT/ PT.
In Easter Sunday, Koy (Jo Koy: In His Elements, Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot) stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family in this love letter to his Filipino-American community.
"Fathom Events is excited to present this exclusive, live introduction from Jo Koy to kick off the debut of Easter Sunday; it's what Event Cinema is all about," said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. "Jo's comedy is so hilarious because it's so relatable. Who doesn't have crazy holiday traditions with their family?"
Tickets to Easter Sunday and this special live comedic introduction can be purchased online at www.fathomevents.com or at participating theater box offices. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
Easter Sunday features an all-star comedic cast that includes Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley series), Tia Carrere (True Lies, Wayne's World films), Brandon Wardell (Curb Your Enthusiasm series), Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Broadway's Hadestown), Lydia Gaston (Broadway's The King and I), Asif Ali (WandaVision), Rodney To (Parks and Recreation series), Eugene Cordero (The Good Place series), Jay Chandrasekhar (I Love You, Man), Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Lou Diamond Phillips (Courage Under Fire).
Easter Sunday, from DreamWorks Pictures, is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, The Dukes of Hazzard, I Love You, Man), from a script by Ken Cheng (Sin City Saints series) and Kate Angelo (Sex Tape) based on a story by Ken Cheng.
The film is produced by Rideback's blockbuster producers Dan Lin (The Lego Movie franchise, It franchise) and Jonathan Eirich (Aladdin, The Two Popes), and is executive produced by Nick Reynolds, Joe Meloche, Jo Koy, Jessica Gao, Jimmy O. Yang, Ken Cheng and Seth William Meier.
The film is distributed by Universal Pictures domestically. Amblin Partners and Universal share international distribution rights.
Press Assets: Can be found HERE
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
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'Oh, I sea!' Love Island's Maura Higgins exhibits her slender frame in an asymmetric white bikini during sundrenched boat day
She regularly flaunts her taught physique in barely-there ensembles.
And on Tuesday, Maura Higgins exhibited her slender frame in an asymmetric white bikini during a sundrenched boat day in an undisclosed location.
The former Love Islander, 31, took to Instagram where she shared two sensational shots of herself posing in the skimpy cross-over swimwear set while aboard the vessel.
Fabulous: On Tuesday, Maura Higgins, 31, exhibited her slender frame in an asymmetric white bikini during a sundrenched boat day in an undisclosed location
In one sexy shot, Maura draped a long sleeved white shirt over the top of her bikini, turning up the cuffs and leaving it open to keep her body on show.
It comes after Maura claimed she 'couldn't be more single' and joked she 'may as well just go into Love Island again'.
The reality star was rumoured to be dating Milton Keynes Dons footballer Connor Wickham, 29, in May after she jetted to Paris with a mystery man, but confirmed her relationship during an Instagram Q&A last week.
Maura insisted she is 'very single' and joked she's 'f****d' because she 'went for looks before and it didn't work, and I went for personality before and it didn't work'.
Stunning: The former Love Islander took to Instagram where she shared two sensational shots of herself posing in the skimpy cross-over swimwear set while aboard the vessel
Single and ready to mingle: It comes after Maura claimed she 'couldn't be more single' and joked she 'may as well just go into Love Island again'
After a follower asked if she's single, Maura said: 'This question just never stops coming up. Like every single Q&A I do, "Are you single, are you in a relationship, are you dating, have you a bae?"
'Like, yes I'm single. I'm very single. I couldn't be any more f***ing single. I may as well just go into Love Island again.'
Maura was also asked if she goes for 'looks or personality' in a man, and she replied: 'I went for looks before and it didn't work, and I went for personality before and it didn't work. So basically we're all f****d!'
Maura shot to fame on ITVBe show Love Island in 2019, where she finished in fourth place alongside her ex-boyfriend, dancer Curtis Pritchard, 26.
Speculation: The reality star confirmed her relationship during an Instagram Q&A last week, insisting she is 'very single'
Over? Maura was rumoured to be dating Milton Keynes Dons footballer Connor Wickham, 29, (pictured in February) in May after she jetted to Paris with a mystery man
The couple split around six months after leaving the Mallorcan villa, calling time on the romance in early 2020.
She then surprised fans when she entered into a relationship with Love Island co-star Chris Taylor, 31, former best friend at the time, in November 2020.
But the romance wasn't to last and the couple called it quits just a few months after going public.
The Irish beauty then enjoyed a whirlwind romance with Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, 31, in the summer of 2021, but split a few months later.
The reality star's candid chat comes after she and footballer Connor sparked dating speculation once again last month as they shared snaps from the same barbeque.
Relationship status: Maura insisted she is 'very single' and joked she's 'f****d' because she 'went for looks before and it didn't work, and I went for personality before and it didn't work'
Taking to her own social media, Maura shared a slew of snaps with her model friend Laura Stanford, which included a table full of tasty treats which showed a prominent cream parasol.
Connor also took to his own account, uploading a picture of a fire pit, which showed the exact same parasol and football goal as seen on Maura's stories.
The Sun reported last month that the pair jetted off on a romantic break to Paris together.
A source told the publication: 'Maura keeps her cards close to her chest but she seems totally mad on Connor.
'A good friend of hers put them in touch and they have been talking for some time. Connor and Maura went to Paris last month and it ended up being so romantic.'
The insider went on to add that Maura and Connor have made things 'official' between them and have gone on holiday as a 'couple'.
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OXNARD, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Córdoba Guitars is proud to introduce its first nylon string electric guitar and recent winner of Best in Show during the 2022 NAMM Show, the Córdoba Stage. This ultimate nylon string guitar is for playing on stage and addresses feedback issues while also producing Córdoba's authentic acoustic nylon-string tone.
The Stage comes with a revolutionary new pickup system, co-developed with Fishman, and is equipped with easy-to-access volume, EQ, and body blend knobs, allowing players to dial in their preferred acoustic sound. "This was an exciting project for us because the promise of what this new model could do was so huge," declared Larry Fishman, founder of Fishman Transducers. "We ended up with a nylon string guitar that not only sounds and looks beautiful but is also a performer's dream. I think players are going to find the new Córdoba Stage to be a perfect blend of comfort, playability, and performance with truly authentic plugged-in acoustic tone."
The one-of-a-kind guitar is built with a solid fully chambered mahogany body and includes a solid spruce top with a figured flamed maple veneer for projection, bringing the same unplugged acoustic Córdoba sound to all performance environments. It has a comfortable 1.8" (48mm) nut width, fast 16" fretboard radius and thinner neck which makes it slightly thinner than a traditional nylon string guitar, providing a playing experience closer to that of a steel string or electric guitar. This familiarity offers an easy transition for steel string players and those with smaller hands to the world of nylon string guitar. The thin body shape, scaled down perimeter, and carved contours provides ergonomic comfort to players of any style while the deep cutaway gives easy access to all 22 frets.
In support of Córdoba's mission to minimize global impact, the accompanying and newly designed navy-colored gig bag is built with a durable shell made from recycled nylon fishing nets and provides a great solution to carry everything a player would need to be stage ready.
Córdoba Stage Guitar – U.S. Street $699
Founded in 1997, Córdoba seeks to guide the evolution of acoustic guitars and ukuleles, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Córdoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Córdoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage. Learn more at http://www.cordobaguitars.com/stage.
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LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BURST Oral Care continues its mission of creating brighter smiles with the launch of their new Teeth Whitening Trays by BURST. Designed for safe and easy use, this powerful at-home whitening treatment was created with the collaborative support of hundreds of members from BURST's community of over 35,000 hygienists and dentists to ensure the trays are effective, yet gentle enough for even the most sensitive smiles.
The new trays combine 12.5% hydrogen peroxide with acidity-lowering potassium hydroxide and soothing xylitol to achieve professional grade brightening results. Each custom-fit tray comes prefilled to reach in-between spaces and hard-to-reach places with no guesswork, molding, or impressions – just hassle-free 15-minute treatments for a noticeably brighter smile after one use, and dramatically whiter teeth after the full 7-day course. The trays are vegan and cruelty-free, and the formula contains no parabens, phthalates, sulfates, major allergens, artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors.
"At BURST, we know the difference a bright smile can make for one's confidence. With our new Teeth Whitening Trays, we wanted to make whitening easy, safe, and accessible. These trays provide hassle-free whitening in 15 minutes for a noticeably brighter smile, either at home and on your schedule," says BURST Co-founder and President Brittany Stewart.
"We are proud to introduce a professional grade, at-home whitening treatment that works. Tested and approved by our dental community, these trays target those stubborn stains from the comfort of your own home," says Hamish Khayat, BURST Oral Care Co-Founder and CEO. "At BURST, we never settle when it comes to quality oral care – this new offering was carefully formulated with the optimal amount of hydrogen peroxide for truly amazing results, while being carefully balanced with soothing ingredients for an effective, easy, and elevated way to whiten at home."
The BURST Teeth Whitening Trays are $79.99 for a full course of 7 treatments, and are available at burstoralcare.com.
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TORONTO - Losses in the energy sector helped lead Canada's main stock index lower in late-morning trading as the price of oil fell below US$100 a barrel, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 28.30 points at 18,788.50.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 124.59 points at 31,298.43. The S&P 500 index was up 5.48 points at 3,859.91, while the Nasdaq composite was down 6.48 points at 11,366.12.
The Canadian dollar traded for 76.91 cents US compared with 76.92 cents US on Tuesday.
The August crude contract was down US$7.70 at US$96.39 per barrel and the August natural gas contract was down 11 cents at US$6.31 per mmBTU.
The August gold contract was down US$1.70 at US$1,730.00 an ounce and the September copper contract was down 12 cents at US$3.32 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 12, 2022.
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Kang DH, Choi JY, Choi WS, Jang JH, Cho JS, Hyun SY. J. Korean Soc. Traumatol. 2022; 35(2): 84-91.
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10.20408/jti.2021.0046
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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to analyze by age group the characteristics of patients with dog bite injuries, as well as determine which factors were associated with wound infections in those patients. METHODS: We reviewed patients with dog bite injuries who presented to Gachon University Gil Medical Center in Incheon, Korea from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2018. They were classified by age group: children (0-18 years), adults (19-59 years), or elderly (≥60 years). Event profiles, wound characteristics, and infections were compared across these age groups. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with wound infections.RESULTS: Of the total 972 dog bite injuries, 272 (28.0%) were in children, 606 (62.3%) were in adults, and 94 (9.7%) were in the elderly. The median age was 30 years (interquartile range, 16-48 years) and the majority of patients (60.5%) were female. The most common place of injury was at home (73.8%) and indoors (77.0%). In children, the head and neck were the most frequent sites of injury (43%), while the most frequent site in adults and the elderly (50.8% and 59.6%, respectively) was the upper extremity. The odds ratio (OR) for wound infection was 3.997 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.279-12.491; P=0.017) for head and neck injuries and 3.881 (95% CI, 1.488-10.122; P=0.006) for lower extremity injuries. The OR for wound infection was 4.769 (95% CI, 2.167-10.494; P<0.001) for significant injuries. Elderly patients had a higher risk for wound infection than other age groups (OR, 2.586; 95% CI, 1.221-5.475; P=0.013).CONCLUSIONS: When analyzing patients with dog bite injuries, differences across age groups were found, with the elderly at the highest risk for significant injury and wound infection. It is recommended that age-specific approaches and strategies be used to prevent dog bite wound infections.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Harris, in partnership with the Real Estate business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, unveiled plans today for 600 South Tryon, the fourth office building at the 10-acre Legacy Union mixed-use development in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.
Construction is underway on the 24-story, 415,000-square-foot building, with completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2024. In addition to the Class-A office space, 600 South Tryon will feature approximately 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and podium parking, along with conference, co-working and fitness spaces all offering terraces with outdoor access.
Law firm Robinson Bradshaw has signed a lease for approximately 102,000 square feet of space on the top four floors of the building.
"In just a few short years, Legacy Union has helped create a dynamic gateway for Uptown Charlotte," said Johno Harris, president of Charlotte-based Lincoln Harris. "The building and the overall vision of Legacy Union is a tribute to the city of Charlotte – combining a great location and incredible partnerships in a thriving region."
Lincoln Harris is partnering again with Goldman Sachs Asset Management in developing the tower, just as it did with the previous three office buildings at Legacy Union which now total more than 1.5 million square feet of space. LS3P will again provide architectural services, and Gilbane will reprise its role overseeing construction of the building at the northeast corner of the property bounded by Brooklyn Village Avenue and South Tryon Street.
Design is a distinctive feature of the Legacy Union development, and 600 South Tryon will be no exception. The building is envisioned as the "Big Sister" of the existing 650 South Tryon tower, with a contemporary architecture that serves as a visual counterpoint to the more traditional design of the 33-story Bank of America Tower.
Above its two-story base, 600 South Tryon will rise as an all-glass tower, its south façade arcing away from Bank of America Tower just as the 650 façade does on the opposite side. The building's façade gives a nod to Tryon Street with its cantilevered design, creating a dynamic entrance to the Plaza.
To create more visual interest, the 600 tower will step back from its parking podium at the ninth floor, providing terraces overlooking the Plaza and Brooklyn Village Avenue . The building's arcing and sloping penthouse screen caps the tower above 650, completing the overall composition of the Tryon Street block that is Legacy Union.
The building design will include ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) elements that are an ever-growing focus for investors, tenants and developers. From LEED Certification, water and energy efficiencies, air filtration, and touchless building entry to integrated public spaces and a comprehensive amenity center with co-working, meeting and fitness components.
Leasing of the new building is being handled by Ridr Knowlton and Campbell Walker of Lincoln Harris.
About Lincoln Harris:
Lincoln Harris, together with Lincoln Property Company, provides clients with a national platform and unparalleled institutional resources, including commercial real estate development, investment and property management. Based in Charlotte, Lincoln Harris takes great pride in its reputation as one of the region's most accomplished full-service commercial real estate companies. Lincoln Harris' multi-disciplinary team has a long history of working through complex transactions and adopting innovative approaches to real estate problems. We develop and implement comprehensive national real estate programs for our clients and cultivate a sense of trust in the communities we serve and the individual transactions we service. To learn more about Lincoln Harris properties and services, please visit www.lincolnharris.com.
About Goldman Sachs Asset Management Real Estate
Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As the primary investing area within Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), we deliver investment and advisory services for the world's leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals, drawing from our deeply connected global network and tailored expert insights, across every region and market—overseeing more than $2 trillion in assets under supervision worldwide as of March 31, 2022. Driven by a passion for our clients' performance, we seek to build long-term relationships based on conviction, sustainable outcomes, and shared success over time. Goldman Sachs Asset Management invests in the full spectrum of alternatives, including private equity, growth equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure. Established in 1991, the Real Estate business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management is one of the largest investors in real estate with over $50 billion in assets invested since 2012 across the spectrum of investment strategies from core to opportunistic. Our global team invests across all sectors with deep expertise across the capital structure, in assets ranging from single properties to large portfolios, through senior mortgages, mezzanine debt and equity. Follow us on LinkedIn.
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- Warehouse Automation: Future-Proofing the Global Economy report identifies three key considerations to help businesses identify and utilize the right automation solutions as they mature along their automation journey
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relentless eCommerce trends continue to put tremendous strain on distribution and fulfillment operations worldwide. A new Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) report reveals once-predictable consumer demand cycles centered around holidays and "peak seasons" have given way to a model where any month, week or day can be a holiday.
Warehouse Automation: Future-Proofing the Global Economy, authored by Futurum Research, examines the importance of automation as an increasingly critical component in helping warehouse and distribution center (DC) operators meet new escalation points in consumer demand.
"One of the biggest predictors of how a business will thrive in the hypercompetitive e-commerce and omnichannel marketplace is how well it improves its decision making in real time to make deliveries faster and more accurate," said Keith Fisher, president of Honeywell Intelligrated. "With rising service level agreements dictating order fulfillment process improvements, automation can help bring stability, predictability and potentially unlock greater efficiency to their operations."
The analysts at Futurum Research developed the report after sitting down with a group of industry leaders with deep, global experience in warehouse operations, automation technologies and systems implementation to hear first-hand of their experiences and thoughts on the future of warehouse automation. Three recommendations emerged from the interviews as businesses navigate challenges both present and future along their automation journey:
- Focus on augmenting and securing, not replacing the worker. While the concept of a dark warehouse exists on the horizon, the reality today is that the future of warehouse and DC operations for the foreseeable future is one where workers and automation technologies are both needed and must co-exist.
- Constantly challenge assumptions and technologies. The value of automation should not be limited to just automating existing takes or processes, it should be part of an overall strategy that addresses the issues of what tasks can be automated today while also asking what new tasks or processes might be possible tomorrow.
- Invest with a long-term focus for both technologies and partners. In a static or slow growth market, the application of automation technologies to address specific short-term needs may make sense. However, the rapidly growing and evolving market of today requires a much longer focus and a more rigorous framework.
"While warehouses have historically had a sense of predictability in demand cycles, we found that in today's warehouses and DCs, every day is as busy as peak," said Shelly Kramer, principal analyst and founding partner of Futurum Research. "While we can assume the level of strain this has placed on supply chain and fulfillment operations, we were able to get a better grasp of how businesses are approaching this shift in consumer expectations and adopting the right automation to meet their long-term business goals."
The report also explores how the ongoing pandemic, global trade issues and regional conflicts have created long-term disruptions to the historically predictable throughput and capacity of warehouses and DCs.
From concept and integration, Honeywell Intelligrated draws on its expanding portfolio and deep industry expertise to help warehousing, distribution and fulfillment companies optimize and manage their processes. The business offers integrated end-to-end automation solutions, warehouse execution systems and analytics solutions to improve throughput and keep workers safe. To learn more about Honeywell's warehouse automation solutions and capabilities, visit sps.honeywell.com/us/en/products/automation.
Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions (SPS) provides products, software and connected solutions that improve productivity, workplace safety and asset performance for our customers across the globe. We deliver on this promise through industry-leading mobile devices, software, cloud technology and automation solutions, the broadest range of personal protective equipment and gas detection technology, and custom-engineered sensors, switches and controls. For more information, please visit: sps.honeywell.com.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to four companies for illegally selling honey-based products that may pose a significant health risk to consumers. The FDA's laboratory testing found that product samples contained active drug ingredients not listed on the product labels, including the active drug ingredients found in Cialis (tadalafil) and Viagra (sildenafil), which are FDA approved drugs used to treat men with erectile dysfunction. Sildenafil and tadalafil are restricted to use under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. These undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates.
"Tainted honey-based products like these are dangerous because consumers are likely unaware of the risks associated with the hidden prescription drug ingredients in these products and how they may interact with other drugs and supplements they may take," said FDA Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs Judy McMeekin, Pharm.D., "Products marketed with unidentified ingredients may be dangerous and, in some cases, deadly to consumers. We encourage consumers to remain vigilant when shopping online or in stores to avoid purchasing products that put their health at risk, and instead seek effective, FDA-approved treatments."
Today's warning letters outline how companies violated federal law by selling active drug ingredients in products marketed as foods, like honey, and by making unauthorized claims that their products treat disease or improve health. These products are promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites and online marketplaces, and possibly in some retail stores.
The warning letters were issued to:
- Thirstyrun LLC (also known as US Royal Honey LLC),
- MKS Enterprise LLC,
- Shopaax.com,
- 1am USA Incorporated dba Pleasure Products USA
Companies marketing food products containing tadalafil and/or sildenafil violate federal law. Some of the products cited in the warning letters are also unapproved new drugs because they are intended for use in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease and they lack FDA approval. In some cases, product claims reference diseases that can only be diagnosed or treated under medical supervision. Additionally, some products cited in the warning letters are represented as dietary supplements even though tadalafil and sildenafil products are excluded from the dietary supplement definition.
The FDA has requested responses from the companies within 15 working days stating how they will address these issues or providing their reasoning and supporting information as to why they think the products are not in violation of the law. Failure to promptly address the violations may result in legal action, including product seizure and/or injunction.
Consumers using or considering using any over-the-counter product marketed for sexual enhancement should talk to a health care professional first, as some ingredients may interact with medications or dietary supplements. The FDA's health fraud products database can help consumers identify nearly 1,000 of these potentially dangerous products.
The FDA previously warned consumers about more than 10 honey-based products containing hidden drug ingredients. The FDA's laboratory testing found that product samples contained undeclared active ingredients, including sildenafil and tadalafil. The agency also previously warned consumers to avoid products with hidden drug ingredients sold through Amazon, eBay, Walmart and other retailers. The FDA is committed to protecting consumers by identifying and removing these potentially dangerous products from the market and urges stores, websites, and online marketplaces to stop selling these products.
If a consumer thinks that a product might have caused a reaction or an illness, they should immediately stop using the product and contact their health care provider. The FDA also encourages health care providers and consumers to report adverse reactions associated with FDA-regulated products to the agency using MedWatch or the Safety Reporting Portal.
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May Mobility continues to focus on delivering equitable autonomous mobility solutions.
- May Mobility garners commercial traction with partners leading the adoption of AV technology in the business-to-government and business-to-business sectors, including a project with MONET Technologies Inc. and SoftBank Corp. for an international route in Tokyo
- May Mobility will continue collaborating with Toyota, with more deployments coming in late 2022 with the Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicle platform and preliminary development on Toyota's e-Palette mobility platform
- Insurance conglomerate backs AV technology, stating potential reduction in accidents.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- May Mobility, a leader in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, today closed a $111 million Series C round of funding. Additionally, the company plans to continue to pursue its deployment programs using the Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicle platform while beginning development on another vehicle design centered around mobility, Toyota's e-Palette, signaling the next potential milestone as it seeks new ways to bring equitable mobility solutions to the masses.
"With the close of this latest investment round, May Mobility will continue to accelerate growth in our technology, business development and platforms, all with a global reach," said Edwin Olson, CEO of May Mobility. "Our additional investors, as well as our continued strategic collaboration with Toyota and others, will enable us to march toward driver-out commercial operations in 2023 and enable our expansion into new markets as we roll out more Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles now and look to next generation platforms, such as the e-Palette."
Joining Tokio Marine, State Farm Ventures® participated in the round, supporting May Mobility's growth and becoming one of the first U.S.-based insurers to invest in AVs. With improving road safety as a key goal for May Mobility, the investment indicates the insurance industry's growing support for AV operations to reduce road accidents.
"The insurance industry sees the future of mobility and is recognizing the importance of helping to design the way insurance will support autonomous vehicles in the future," said Ryan Green, CFO of May Mobility. "Having partners like Tokio Marine and State Farm Ventures helps expedite that vision for the future of mobility."
State Farm Ventures focuses on investing in start-ups developing technologies and products to fulfill customer needs in ways they may not expect from their insurance company. As the leading U.S. automobile insurer, they look to invest in technologies, services and capabilities that improve vehicle and pedestrian safety.
"May Mobility's technology is a potential compelling advancement in the evolution of autonomous driving and may help to reduce accidents and improve road safety." said Michael Remmes, Vice President, State Farm Ventures.
In addition to the new round of funding, May Mobility is also continuing its collaboration with Toyota. Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicle platforms modified by May Mobility have already been launched for testing and demonstrations in Ann Arbor, with other public deployment locations anticipated in late 2022. The program also features an ADA-compliant up-fit through the company's partnership with Braunability.
Furthermore, May Mobility has begun initial development work on incorporating the company's ADK onto the Toyota e-Palette, a battery-electric vehicle platform that is positioned to further transform the future of mobility. With greater rider capacity and the expansion of more efficient transit services made possible from a platform like e-Palette, May Mobility will continue its mission to ultimately reduce traffic and the need for parking lots and garages, creating more livable green space.
"We are already seeing the benefits of using Toyota's Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicle platform as it was designed from the ground up to interface with computers, and we look forward to future discussions on the use of Toyota's e-Palette as an exciting opportunity to set new milestones as we transform mobility with an autonomous, electric vehicle platform. This platform, coupled with our technology, has the power and capability to accelerate the future of mobility," said Olson.
Bringing the company's total raised funding to date to $194 million, the round is expected to increase May Mobility's engineering headcount, expand its global customer base, enhance rider experiences and further invest in technology advancements. With this round of funding, May Mobility has doubled down on its commitment to driver-out operations in 2023. SoftBank, State Farm Ventures, Next Century Ventures, SAIC, Wanxiang, Karma and 10x Group join the list of partners committed to the company's mission of driving a greener, more accessible future through mobility. The round was led by SPARX Group Co., Ltd.'s Mirai Creation Fund II alongside Tokio Marine, Toyota Tsusho, Bridgestone Americas and returning investors Toyota Ventures, Millennium Technology Value Partners, Cyrus Capital Partners, LG Technology Ventures and Maven Ventures, among others.
With its Series C round, May Mobility also garnered commercial traction with partners leading the adoption of AV technology in the business-to-government and business-to-business sectors. In addition to its previously-announced program with Bridgestone, May Mobility is working on a project with MONET Technologies and SoftBank for an international route in Tokyo.
For more information, visit maymobility.com.
About May Mobility
May Mobility, established in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2017, is building the world's best autonomy system. Their proprietary Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) system is at the core of their mission to help make cities safer, greener, and more accessible. MPDM's proven track record has delivered more than 320,000 autonomy-enabled rides to date in several public transit applications across the U.S. and Japan. With key strategic partnerships including some of the world's most innovative automotive and transportation companies, such as Toyota Motor Corporation, May Mobility aims to achieve the highest standard in rider safety, sustainability, and transportation equity. For more information, visit www.maymobility.com.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
About State Farm Ventures
State Farm Ventures focuses on investing in start-ups developing technologies and products to fulfill customer needs in ways they may not expect from their insurance company. State Farm Ventures, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary and registered trademark of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.
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Leading branded manufacturer and online retailer to extend consumer loyalty and awareness with all truck owners
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RealTruck, the premier online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories, will become the new name of the Truck Hero organization effective immediately. RealTruck.com has operated as Truck Hero's e-commerce arm and consumer brand since 2015. As truck owners' preferences and purchase patterns evolve, the name change reinforces the company's commitment to grow consumer awareness and interest in the truck accessories category and to continue to deliver exceptional value and experiences to consumers. This, in turn, will benefit the company's dealer and installer partners.
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"When we started the company nearly 20 years ago, we were a small manufacturer of truck bed covers with approximately 180 employees," said Bill Reminder, founder, and chief executive officer. "Over the years we grew Truck Hero into one of the most respected names in the aftermarket industry with more than 5,000 employees and 35 locations across North America. Our journey and success continue today as RealTruck. This important and exciting milestone supports our long-term growth strategy, ongoing commitment to product innovation, and alignment with the way consumers now learn about and purchase their truck, Jeep®, and off-road accessories."
"We've identified that the best way to reach and teach truck owners about our products and the benefits they provide is through a unified omni-channel approach in alignment with our valued wholesale and OEM partners," said Ryan Herman, executive vice president of sales. "We remain committed to growing all channels of our business, and will fuel our future growth by inspiring millions of truck owners to transform their trucks, Jeeps® and off-road vehicles with the industry-leading brands we design, manufacture, and sell. It will be business as usual with our professional partners who will continue to engage with our Truck Hero sales team to support the growing demand we will create for the brands we manufacture and sell."
RealTruck started the rebrand with its "In The Real'' campaign, which launched last month with a series of TV commercials and "Off-The-Grid Coin" contest. The national event incentivized truck enthusiasts to venture into the wilderness on National Get Outdoors Day.
"We want to inspire millions of truck owners to pursue the art of the possible and transform their stock trucks into 'Real Trucks'," said Tony Ambroza, chief growth officer. "We will continue to generate broad category awareness and interest with truck owners who understand all the benefits our incredible products provide. RealTruck will be their partner from ideation to installation."
For more information on the rebrand, visit RealTruck.com.
About RealTruck
RealTruck is the premier vertically integrated truck, Jeep® and off-road parts and accessories company in North America. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. with over 5,000 employees and 35 locations across North America, the company is an innovative market leading online retailer and manufacturer. Realtruck.com is the ultimate source and digital destination for those who love and live a "Real Truck" lifestyle. Fueled by its customer-first mindset, RealTruck continuously designs, develops, manufactures, and sells industry-defining products with more than 570 patents and growing. RealTruck's portfolio of 28 powerhouse product brands are #1 or #2 (in U.S. market share) in each of their primary categories. Its extensive omni-channel approach allows RealTruck to serve customers wherever they're searching, researching, and shopping for products online at RealTruck.com or across the Truck Hero Pro Channel, which includes more than 12,000 dealer locations and automotive (OEM) partnerships. RealTruck is engineered to deliver a seamless customer journey from idea to installation. For more information, visit realtruck.com.
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The high-quality GO Karts will help patients in long-term care deal with stress through gaming
YPSILANTI, Mich., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GameAbove and Gamers Outreach have gifted 12 Gamers Outreach Karts (GO Karts -- portable gaming kiosks) to Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Oakland hospitals. The two organizations visited the Ann Arbor location on Thursday, June 23, 2022, for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and to welcome the new gaming kiosks.
Gamers Outreach builds the GO Karts specifically for hospitals—offering a form of recreation to kids and young adults in inpatient care. With this gift to Trinity Health's Ann Arbor and Oakland hospitals, the groups have expanded use of the GO Karts to also serve patients in the ERs and adult inpatient units. The hospitals combined have more than 1,000 beds and have been longtime health care leaders in their respective communities. GameAbove's contributions will help the two medical campuses provide a safe, engaging way to relieve the stress of ER visits and longer hospital stays, reduce feelings of isolation, and provide therapy in the form of video gaming.
"Gamers Outreach has made a significant impact in many lives. GameAbove is excited to help bring their innovative gaming solution to more patients in Michigan," says GameAbove advisory board member Chris Kaufman. "Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor continues to play a pivotal role at EMU and in Ypsilanti—two special communities we advocate for through our mission."
GameAbove is a team of enthusiastic EMU alumni who have supported other impactful alumni-led organizations, including Gamers Outreach. GameAbove's donations to the organization's annual Gamers for Giving fundraiser included GO Karts provided to hospitals of its choice. GameAbove's ongoing partnership with EMU and presence throughout southeast Michigan aligned with the selected hospitals.
"We are grateful for this philanthropic investment from our friends at Gamers Outreach, GameAbove and EMU," says Alonzo Lewis, president, Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and Livingston. "A hospital stay can be a stressful experience for anyone and especially for children and adolescents. These Gamers Outreach Karts are a welcome creative outlet to help improve the patient experience and contribute to physical and emotional healing."
Michigan-native and EMU graduate Zach Wigal founded Gamers Outreach. The organization hosts its annual Gamers for Giving fundraiser at the EMU Convocation Center (now George Gervin GameAbove Center) and started distributing GO Karts in 2009. The non-profit organization has since delivered kiosks to more than 360 hospitals across the world. The devices impact as many as 4 million patients each year. "Gamers Outreach truly appreciates GameAbove's support in our mission," said Wigal. "We also thank Trinity Health for partnering with us and allowing us to offer this form of wellness and entertainment to their patients."
Gamers Outreach plans to bring the Gamers for Giving fundraiser back in person in March 2023 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
GameAbove at EMU's primary focus is to help shape, inspire and support the current and future students at Eastern Michigan University by reaching new heights in learning through transformation and inspiration in the educational experience. GameAbove aspires to help improve the higher education experience by exploring and supporting innovative financial models to sustain universities, enhancing the campus environment, elevating athletics, promoting pioneering academic programs, and creative giving within the community. To learn more, visit www.gameabove.com.
Gamers Outreach is a 501(c)(3) charity that empowers hospitalized families through video games. The organization is on a mission to build a world where play is easily prioritized alongside research and treatment. To date, Gamers Outreach programs enable over 4 million gaming experiences across more than 360 healthcare facilities each year. Being in a hospital can be scary and isolating, but video games help inspire joy and connection. Through equipment and software, Gamers Outreach is helping kids in hospitals gain access to activities and do what kids do best - be themselves.
Trinity Health Michigan is a leading health care provider and one of the state's largest employers. With more than 24,000 full-time employees serving 29 counties, Trinity Health Michigan is composed of eight hospitals located in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Grand Rapids, Howell, Livonia, Muskegon, Pontiac and Shelby. The health system has 2,233 beds and 5,290 physicians and advanced practice providers. With operating revenues of $4.1 billion, Trinity Health Michigan returns $175.6 million back to their local communities each year. Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, three home health and hospice agencies and 22 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides the full continuum of care for Michigan residents.
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HOUSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trueworks Roofing™ founders Joel Patzke and Laura Cole launched the "Houston Roofer" podcast to serve as a buyer's guide for both residential and commercial clients. They noticed a lack of resources for home and property owners when it comes to roofing and wanted to fill this gap with the most accurate and up-to-date roofing information.
Trueworks Roofing™ founder, Joel Patzke shared, "There is a lot of confusion when it comes to roofing and we wanted to provide unbiased opinions and facts on this podcast. Our goal is to help homeowners make an informed decision when it comes making such a big investment."
The "Houston Roofer" Podcast Will Educate Texas Homeowners and Property Owners on Which Roofing Systems Are the Most:
- Innovative
- Eco-friendly
- Durable and long-lasting
Founder Laura Cole shared, "It's such a big purchase and important decision that protects your family, your home, and even your business property, that we wanted to provide education and resources before you invest in a new roof."
The "Houston Roofer" podcast will showcase guests that are roofing industry professionals, and partners. Our podcast guests are passionate about roofing, highly knowledgeable and experts in their roofing niche. Featured guests will include Todd Miller, Metal Roofing Expert, Castagra President Peter Roosen, Brava, and many more representatives from the roofing industry.
To listen and subscribe to the "Houston Roofer" podcast, visit the podcast website here. You can also subscribe to it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
About Trueworks Roofing™
Trueworks Roofing™ is a Houston-based residential, and commercial roofing company that is revolutionizing the roofing industry. They also have a showroom that will showcase roof display homes. Clients can arrange a visit to the showroom to view various roof displays. Visit the Trueworks Roofing™ website for more info. Trueworks Roofing™ services Houston, The Woodlands, River Oaks, Katy, and surrounding suburbs. For commercial jobs and Spanish Barrel Tile installations, they have a broader service area within Texas. Follow Trueworks Roofing™ on social media for upcoming info on their grand opening event this late summer.
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Remit AI Will be Implemented Across 52 Dental Practices to Reduce Insurance Claim Denials and Accounts Receivable
SAN FRANCISCO , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zentist today announced that Diamond Braces, a leading provider of world-class, affordable braces and Invisalign® for children, teens, and adults, is implementing the company's Remit AI software in all 52 of its affiliated practices. Diamond Braces has office locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and is known for adopting cutting-edge technology.
Zentist's Remit AI Will be Implemented Across 52 Diamond Braces Dental Practices
Remit AI leverages robotic process automation (RPA) and machine learning technologies to consolidate and normalize explanation of benefits (EOB) and electronic remittance advice (ERA) data into user-friendly claim payments for revenue cycle management (RCM) teams.
"We partnered with Zentist because they provide the most advanced RCM technology platform in the dental industry for EOB and ERA automation," said Victoriya Demianenko, Vice President of Operations at Diamond Braces. "With Remit AI, we are able to optimize our insurance payment posting and improve AR by better managing denials. In addition, we will be leveraging their payment data analytics for enhancing our insurance benefits verification and claims submission functions."
"We are excited to partner with Diamond Braces, one of the leaders in providing children and adults with affordable orthodontic treatment in the New York Tri-state area. Diamond Braces applies the most rigorous criteria in selecting technology vendors so I'm proud that Remit AI is their solution of choice for improving revenue cycle management," said Ato Kasymov, Zentist Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer.
At a time when dental businesses lose an estimated $2.1 billion due to legacy billing systems, Zentist leverages robotic process automation (RPA) and machine learning to place otherwise tedious dental insurance billing tasks on autopilot – notably through its Remit AI software. Fully scalable to meet the more complex billing needs of the modern dental industry, Zentist's software minimizes human error, maximizes insurance payout, provides advanced analytics on revenue, and improves the patient-provider relationship. To learn more, visit www.zentist.io.
Diamond Braces, a Diamond Plus Invisalign® Provider, is a leader in high-quality orthodontic care on the East Coast. For over 20 years, Diamond Braces has been guided by its principles of affordability, accessibility, and amazing service. For more information, visit www.diamondbraces.com
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Boeing said Tuesday that it delivered 51 passenger and cargo planes in June, the aircraft maker's best month for deliveries in more than three years, as airlines saw demand recovering from pandemic lows.
Boeing Co. shares rose 6% in morning trading.
The company, which recently moved its headquarters to Arlington, Virginia, said it delivered 44 of its 737 Max airliners and seven larger planes that will be used to haul cargo. The deliveries were spread across about two dozen airlines, cargo carriers and aircraft leasing companies.
However, Boeing again delivered none of its best-selling two-aisle plane, the 787, which has been plagued by production problems. The company is trying to win approval from federal regulators to resume deliveries, which are an important source of cash for Boeing.
Boeing took new orders for 50 commercial jets in June, but customers canceled orders for 35. Of those, Boeing said, 28 cancellations stemmed from Norwegian Air Shuttle reshuffling its order book to drop 28 Maxes while keeping orders for 50 of the planes.
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Designed with instinct, to bring joy back to the everyday interactions. Through the Glyph Interface, a perfected OS and exceptional 50MP dual camera. All startlingly fast.
LONDON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Nothing introduced Phone (1), its first smartphone and the gateway to its future connected and open product ecosystem. Featuring the innovative Glyph Interface, a 50 MP dual camera, refined Nothing OS, 120Hz OLED display and a co-engineered Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G+ chipset, Nothing Phone (1) delivers speed and a smooth experience from £399 GBP. With a 200,000+ pre-order waitlist, and bids over $3,000 USD for the first 100 serialised units, it's one of the most anticipated tech products in years.
"We designed Phone (1) as a product we'd be proud to share with friends and family," said Carl Pei, CEO and Co-founder of Nothing. "This simple principle helped us wander off the beaten path, tune into our instincts, and create an experience that hopefully marks the start of change in a stagnant industry."
Glyph Interface
Nothing like you've seen before, the Glyph Interface is a new way of communicating to help minimise screen time. Unique light patterns made up of 900 LEDs indicate who's calling and signals app notifications, charging status and more. Simply pair individual contacts to a ringtone, each with a unique Glyph pattern, to never miss what's truly important.
For quieter focus, the Flip to Glyph feature triggers silent, lights-only notifications by placing Phone (1) with the Glyph Interface face up.
Considered design
Design that goes beyond the surface. Nothing Phone (1) features a transparent back with a unique design composed of over 400 components. Its 100% recycled aluminium frame makes it light and robust, while over 50% of the phone's plastic components are made with bio-based or post-consumer recycled materials - an industry leading percentage.
Dual-side Gorilla® Glass 5 provides toughness, whilst advanced vibration motors make touch responses life-like. The symmetrical bezels and aluminium frame adds elegance, lightness and durability.
Refined Nothing OS
Nothing OS delivers only the best of Android. No bloatware, just pure speed and a smooth user experience. Hardware and software speak a single visual language, with bespoke widgets, fonts, sounds and wallpapers, all designed in-house.
The Nothing Ecosystem is the home for all your favourite tech. No more separate apps. Control third party products from Phone (1)'s Quick Settings as easily as Nothing ones, starting with Tesla. Unlock doors, turn on AC, see miles left and more. More third party brand integrations to be announced soon.
Power is delivered where it's needed most with smart software that learns which apps are your favourite. Your most-used apps load super-fast, whilst the rest are frozen to save battery.
Display your NFT collection and track floor prices directly from Phone (1)'s home screen with the NFT Gallery.
Advanced dual cameras
Time to unlearn that more cameras mean better quality photos and videos. Phone (1)'s dual camera has two advanced 50 MP sensors, with the main camera powered by the flagship Sony IMX766. The wide ƒ/1.8 aperture, dual image stabilisation and 10-bit colour videos gives you everything you need to shoot exceptionally stable, true-to-life and brilliantly detailed content. Intelligent features like Night Mode and Scene Detection tailor the perfect settings for every frame, doing the work for you.
Set the Glyph Interface to full brightness and illuminate close-up subjects with a gentle light. It's a portable ring-light, without the harshness of flash.
Beautiful display
1 billion colours. Every hue, powerfully true-to-life with a 6.55" OLED display and HDR10+. Richer colour and deeper contrasts are tuned to each scene. An adaptive 120Hz refresh rate ensures irresistibly responsive interactions, while being reassuringly power-efficient.
Powerful performance
Behind Phone (1)'s startling speed is the powerful and reliable Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 778G+ chipset, custom-made for Nothing to include wireless and reverse charging. Delivers phenomenal graphics and advanced camera features, all accelerated by 5G. Game Mode precisely matches sound to graphics and minimises notifications for captivating, immersive gaming.
Charge fast and charge wirelessly. Get 18 hours of use with every charge, and two days on standby. Reach 50% power in just 30 minutes of charge. Power accessories like Nothing Ear (1) with 5W reverse charge. The charging coil Glyph even lights up to indicate reverse charging is happening.
Availability and pricing
Phone (1) is available in both white and black, with three models to choose from: 8GB/128GB (£399 GBP), 8GB/256GB (£449 GBP), and the 12GB/256GB (£499 GBP, available late summer).
Open sales for Nothing Phone (1) start at 07:00 BST on 21 July 2022 across 40+ countries and regions, including the UK, Europe and Japan at nothing.tech and select carriers and retailers.
In the UK, Phone (1) will also be available from the following:
- Nothing Kiosk (16 - 20 July) in Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London. Open Saturday - Wednesday, 10:00 - 19:00 BST. With limited quantities sold per day.
- O2, the exclusive network provider of Phone (1) in the UK (online and instore)
- Smartech, at Selfridges London (online and instore)
- Amazon (online)
A full list of specifications and features can be found on nothing.tech. To stay updated on all the latest information, please follow Nothing on Instagram, Discord, and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter.
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Lowers Minimum Cash Holding Required from $10 Million to $7 Million Providing Flexibility for a Potential Future Acquisition
Converts $1.5 Million of Music Royalty Liabilities into Shares of Its Restricted Common Stock at $2.10 Per Share
Has Extinguished Approximately $6.5 Million in Liabilities Since April 1, 2022 and Currently Holds Approximately $30 Million in Short-Term Assets
Company will Have Approximately $13.0 Million In Cash and Cash Equivalents as of July 15, 2022
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events, announced today continued progress in its on-going initiative to improve and strengthen its balance sheet.
Effective as of July 8, 2022, LiveOne entered into amendments with its senior secured subordinated lenders, Harvest funds, as well as the holder of its unsecured promissory notes, Trinad Capital Master Fund, Ltd., to extend maturities on approximately $21 million of debt until June 2024. In conjunction with this extension, the minimum cash holding requirement under the senior secured subordinated documents have been reduced from $10 million to $7 million until December 31, 2022, to be adjusted thereafter as provided in such amendments, which provides LiveOne flexibility for a potential future acquisition.
In addition, LiveOne has extinguished approximately $6.5 million in liabilities since April 1, 2022. Included in this amount is $1.5 million of liabilities converted into shares of LiveOne's restricted common stock at a price of $2.10 per share.
As part of LiveOne's focus on generating cash from operations on a consolidated basis, LiveOne is implementing additional cost and expense reductions from both operations and corporate overhead, which is anticipated to increase the previously implemented annual cost savings to a total of over $23 million in its fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.
As previously announced, LiveOne's board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to two million shares of LiveOne's outstanding common stock from time to time, subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As of today's date, LiveOne has completed the repurchase of approximately 1.5 million shares of its common stock for approximately $1.3 million under its stock repurchase program. The timing, price and actual number of any other shares repurchased under LiveOne's stock repurchase program will be at the discretion of LiveOne's management and will depend on a variety of factors, including stock price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities.
About LiveOne, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. The Company was awarded Best Live Moment by Digiday for its "Social Gloves" PPV Event, and has been a finalist for 8 more awards, including Best Live Event, Best Virtual Event, Best Overall Social Media Excellence, and Best Original Programming from Cynopsis and Digiday. As of June 26, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.35 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, nearly 270 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements," which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as "may," "might," "will," "will likely result," "would," "should," "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "continue," "target" or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: the Company's reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; the Company's ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction, the timing of the closing of such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to closing would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the closing of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern; the Company's ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid members; the Company identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; the Company's intent to repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time under its announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; the Company's ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants; the Company successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management's relationships with industry stakeholders; the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of the Company's subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on June 29, 2022, and in the Company's other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company disclaims any obligations to update these statements, except as may be required by law. The Company intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
** Included in the total number of members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. LiveOne is currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.
LiveOne IR Contact:
310.601.2505
ir@liveone.com
Press Contact:
LiveOne
aileen@liveone.com
917.842.9653
aavidon@liveone.com
516.522.1349
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