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Matthew Pottinger was a journalist in China, concerned about the country’s drift toward authoritarianism, when he decided — at age 31 — to enlist in the U.S. Marines after the invasion of Iraq.
“Our form of government is not inevitable,” Pottinger recalled thinking during an interview two years ago with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. “And it shouldn’t be taken for granted. But it’s a form of government very much worth fighting for.”
Pottinger had no way of knowing when he put on his military uniform for the first time how close to home that battle for democracy would get. He became deputy national security adviser to President Donald Trump, and he resigned after the Jan. 6 attack that tried to stop the peaceful transfer of power to President Joe Biden.
On Thursday, he’ll be one of the key witnesses at a prime-time hearing of the select House committee investigating the attack. The other is Sarah Matthews, who resigned from her position as a deputy press secretary the same day.
Pottinger and Matthews will join Cassidy Hutchinson, a former assistant to Mark Meadows, Trump’s final chief of staff, in the exclusive club of Trump White House insiders who have appeared publicly. Their appearances stand in blunt contrast to the cadre of Trump loyalists who have tried to defy the committee’s subpoenas, remained silent or continued to dismiss the investigation’s findings.
Any details on what Pottinger and Matthews will share on Thursday have been kept under wraps, but the hearing is expected to focus on what Trump did — and didn’t do — as his supporters swarmed the U.S. Capitol and interrupted the ceremonial certification of the election.
Roughly three hours elapsed between Trump’s speech at a rally near the White House and his release of a video calling the rioters “very special” but asking them to “go home now.”
Pottinger, 49, and Matthews, 27, may be able to illuminate what was happening behind the scenes as Trump resisted pleas from family, aides and Republicans to condemn the riot and urge people to leave the building.
As a member of the press office, Matthews was privy to debates over what the White House and Trump should say publicly during the riot and what other aides advised. And although Pottinger was focused on foreign policy, his position placed him at the crossroads of national security matters.
Whatever they saw that day, they decided to quit, helping to begin an exodus that included other White House staff and various Cabinet officials.
“These are people who believed in the work they were doing, but didn’t believe in the stolen election,” said Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Va., a member of the select committee.
Luria added, “It’s just a key piece of telling the story about that day, because we’ll be hearing from people who were in the White House, what they observed, what their reactions were.”
Alyssa Farah Griffin, the former White House director of strategic communications, said Pottinger and Matthews could make potent witnesses, particularly because of their very different backgrounds.
Pottinger, Griffin said, is someone with “enormous credibility,” who is “highly respected in the national security space” and not seen as overtly political. Matthews, in contrast, is “a tried and true Republican” who worked for Trump’s reelection campaign and was hand-picked to join the White House.
“I think their testimony will be incredibly compelling and carry a lot of weight,” said Griffin, who has been supportive of the committee’s work and has discussed Matthews’ testimony with her.
Matthews began working for Republicans on Capitol Hill as an intern while she was still a student at Kent State University in Ohio. She was so eager to begin a career in Washington that she moved to the city for her first job a month before her graduation, missing her last weeks of college and finishing her final classes online, she told her alma mater in an interview two years ago.
Matthews was hired as a deputy press secretary for Trump’s reelection campaign and was brought over to the White House by press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. She worked in the area of the West Wing known as “upper press,” placing her in closer proximity to the Oval Office than others in her office.
Sometimes she joined Trump for media interviews, but mostly she fielded questions from reporters and helped prepare for White House briefings.
When Matthews resigned on Jan. 6, she issued a statement saying she was “deeply disturbed by what I saw today.” On the anniversary of the attack, she called it “one of the darkest days in American history.”
“Make no mistake, the events on the 6th were a coup attempt, a term we’d use had they happened in any other country, and former President Trump failed to meet the moment,” she tweeted.
Pottinger did not issue a statement when he resigned on Jan. 6, but he discussed the decision during previous, closed-door testimony to the committee.
While the riot was underway, Pottinger said, a staff member brought him a printout of a Trump tweet accusing Vice President Mike Pence of not having “the courage to do what should have been done” to overturn the election.
“I read that tweet and made a decision at that moment to resign,” Pottinger said. “That’s where I knew that I was leaving that day once I read that tweet.”
Pottinger took a much more roundabout path to the White House than Matthews.
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His father, John Stanley Pottinger, served as an assistant attorney general under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Matthew Pottinger studied China in college, then moved to the country to work as a reporter for Reuters and The Wall Street Journal.
But in 2005, he joined the Marines. Explaining his unusual decision, Pottinger wrote an essay saying that “living in China also shows you what a nondemocratic country can do to its citizens.”
Qualifying at age 31 wasn’t easy. He wrote that he got winded after running for five minutes, and he could only do half a pullup. But by the time he took his physical fitness test, he could do 13 pullups and run 3 miles in less than 21 minutes.
Pottinger deployed to Iraq as an intelligence officer, and he later worked in Afghanistan with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. At the time, Flynn was a respected military leader, not the promoter of conspiracy theories that he’s become today.
They ended up writing a report criticizing military intelligence efforts in Afghanistan. Years later, after Trump was elected, Flynn invited Pottinger to join him in the National Security Council. Flynn didn’t last long — he was forced out after a little more than three weeks because of his obfuscations about his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. — but Pottinger stuck around.
He was promoted to deputy national security adviser in 2019. Pottinger was focused on Asia during his time in the Trump administration, and helped outline a more aggressive stance toward China, one that was rooted in his own experiences as a reporter in the country.
He is now a distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and the chair of the China program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. | https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-jan-6-20220721-cfw3qfvfn5dhxcp4lbetodgrau-story.html | 2022-07-21T13:11:52Z | https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-jan-6-20220721-cfw3qfvfn5dhxcp4lbetodgrau-story.html | false |
As the World Health Organization's emergency committee convenes Thursday to consider for the second time within weeks whether to declare monkeypox a global crisis, some scientists say the striking differences between the outbreaks in Africa and in developed countries will complicate any coordinated response.
African officials say they are already treating the continent's epidemic as an emergency. But experts elsewhere say the mild version of monkeypox in Europe, North America and beyond makes an emergency declaration unnecessary even if the virus can't be stopped. British officials recently downgraded their assessment of the disease, given its lack of severity.
Monkeypox has been entrenched for decades in parts of central and western Africa, where diseased wild animals occasionally infect people in rural areas in relatively contained epidemics. The disease in Europe, North America and beyond has circulated since at least May among gay and bisexual men. The epidemic in rich countries was likely triggered by sex at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
Some experts worry these and other differences could possibly deepen existing medical inequities between poor and wealthy nations.
There are now more than 15,000 monkeypox cases worldwide. While the United States, Britain, Canada and other countries have bought millions of vaccines, none have gone to Africa, where a more severe version of monkeypox has already killed more than 70 people. Rich countries haven't yet reported any monkeypox deaths.
“What’s happening in Africa is almost entirely separate from the outbreak in Europe and North America,” said Dr. Paul Hunter, a professor of medicine at Britain’s University of East Anglia who previously advised WHO on infectious diseases.
The U.N. health agency said this week that outside of Africa, 99% of all reported monkeypox cases are in men and of those, 98% are in men who have sex with other men. Still, the disease can infect anyone in close, physical contact with a monkeypox patient, regardless of their sexual orientation.
“In these very active gay sexual networks, you have men who really, really don’t want people to know what they’re doing and may not themselves always know who they are having sex with,” Hunter said.
Some of those men may be married to women or have families unaware of their sexual activity, which “makes contact tracing extremely difficult and even things like asking people to come forward for testing,” Hunter said, explaining why vaccination may be the most effective way to shut down the outbreak.
That’s probably not the case in Africa, where limited data suggests monkeypox is mainly jumping into people from infected animals. Although African experts acknowledge they could be missing cases among gay and bisexual men, given limited surveillance and stigmatization against LGBTQ people, authorities have relied on standard measures like isolation and education to control the disease.
Dr. Placide Mbala, a virologist who directs the global health department at Congo’s Institute of National Biomedical Research, said there are also noticeable differences between patients in Africa and the West.
“We see here (in Congo) very quickly, after three to four days, visible lesions in people exposed to monkeypox,” Mbala said, adding that someone with so many visible lesions is unlikely to go out in public, thus preventing further transmission.
But in countries including Britain and the U.S., doctors have observed some infected people with only one or two lesions, often in their genitals.
“You wouldn’t notice that if you’re just with that person in a taxi or a bar,” Mbala said. “So in the West, people without these visible lesions may be silently spreading the disease.”
He said different approaches in different countries will likely be needed to stop the global outbreak, making it challenging to adopt a single response strategy worldwide, like those for Ebola and COVID-19.
Dr. Dimie Ogoina, a professor of medicine at Nigeria's Niger Delta University, said he feared the world’s limited vaccine supplies would result in a repeat of the problems that arose in the coronavirus pandemic, when poorer countries were left empty-handed after rich countries hoarded most of the doses.
“It does not make sense to just control the outbreak in Europe and America, because you will then still have the (animal) source of the outbreak in Africa,” said Ogoina, who sits on WHO’s monkeypox emergency committee.
This week, U.S. officials said more than 100,000 monkeypox vaccine doses were being sent to states in the next few days, with several million more on order for the months ahead. The U.S. has reported more than 2,000 cases so far, with hundreds more added every day.
Some U.S. public health experts have begun to wonder if the outbreak is becoming widespread enough that monkeypox will become a new sexually transmitted disease.
Declaring monkeypox to be a global emergency could also inadvertently worsen the rush for vaccines, despite the mildness of the disease being seen in most countries.
Dr. Hugh Adler, who treats monkeypox patients in Britain, said there aren’t many serious cases or infections beyond gay and bisexual men. Still, he said it was frustrating that more vaccines weren’t available, since the outbreak was doubling about every two weeks in the U.K..
“If reclassifying monkeypox as a global emergency will make (vaccines available), then maybe that’s what needs to be done,” he said. “But in an ideal world, we should be able to make the necessary interventions without the emergency declaration.” | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/who-emergency-committee-meets-considers-declaring-monkeypox-a-global-emergency | 2022-07-21T13:13:18Z | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/who-emergency-committee-meets-considers-declaring-monkeypox-a-global-emergency | false |
Global workforce expert to accept organization's most prestigious award
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toastmasters International announces Shirley Davis, PhD, an award-winning global workforce expert with over 30 years of human resources and business experience, as the recipient of the organization's 2022 Golden Gavel Award. Davis worked in a variety of senior executive roles for several Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. As an international speaker, she has worked in more than 30 countries on five continents and delivers more than 100 speeches a year.
Davis is President and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises, a full-service firm that works with organizations around the world providing strategies and solutions for fostering high performing and inclusive workplace cultures. She was inducted into the Diversity and Inclusion Hall of Fame in 2021, and is a best-selling author of five books, including her newest release—the first-ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Dummies book. She is also a popular author for five LinkedIn Learning leadership and DEI courses.
"Dr. Shirley Davis is a renowned expert on the topics of leadership, diversity, and inclusion," says Matt Kinsey, Toastmasters' International President-Elect. "As this year's Golden Gavel recipient, she will share her valuable insight and practical tips with our members, giving them the opportunity to immediately apply those tips to their jobs and everyday lives."
This past May, Davis was asked to write an article that was featured on the front page of Oprah Daily Live. Davis has additionally been featured on The Today Show, CBS, Fox News, CNN.com, CEOWorld, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company, to name a few. She was nominated for Forbes' 2021 50 Over 50 list, and she also serves on the National Board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
"It's a tremendous honor to be recognized by Toastmasters International as the 2022 Golden Gavel Award recipient," says Davis. "Effective leadership has never been more important than it is today and I look forward to sharing my expertise with Toastmasters' members during my presentation."
Davis will accept the award and address attendees during a presentation on Friday, Aug. 19, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. Davis joins an illustrious list of Golden Gavel honorees, including Dr. Kenneth H. Blanchard, Les Brown, Walter Cronkite, Stephen Covey, John C. Maxwell, Anthony Robbins, and Zig Ziglar.
To learn more about the 2022 International Convention, Aug. 17-20, and obtain a complete schedule of events, including the Opening Ceremonies, Education Sessions and the World Championship of Public Speaking, visit www.toastmasters.org/Convention. The International Convention will be a hybrid event and the public is invited to attend in person or online.
To learn more about Dr. Shirley Davis, visit https://drshirleydavis.com/.
Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 300,000 in more than 15,800 clubs in 149 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a company that provides technology solutions to improve the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers, today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2022, after the close of U.S. financial markets on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Doug Murphy-Chutorian, M.D., chief executive officer of Semler Scientific, will host a conference call at 4:30 pm ET the same day. Andrew Weinstein, senior vice president, finance and accounting, Dennis Rosenberg, chief marketing officer, and Renae Cormier, head of corporate communications and business strategy, will join him on the call.
We encourage participants to pre-register for the conference call using the following link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10168191/f35f88fef1. Callers who pre-register will be given a conference passcode and unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
Those without internet access or unable to pre-register may dial in by calling:
Domestic callers: 866-777-2509
International callers: 412-317-5413
Please specify to the operator that you would like to join the "Semler Scientific Call." The conference call will be archived on Semler Scientific's website at www.semlerscientific.com.
Semler Scientific, Inc. is a company that provides technology solutions to improve the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers. Semler Scientific's mission is to develop, manufacture and market innovative products and services that assist its customers in evaluating and treating chronic diseases. Semler Scientific's patented and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), cleared product, QuantaFlo®, is a rapid point-of-care test that measures arterial blood flow in the extremities to aid in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). QuantaFlo® is used by Semler Scientific's customers to more comprehensively evaluate their patients for risk of mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), associated with a positive QuantaFlo® test. Semler Scientific has an agreement with a private company to exclusively market and distribute Insulin Insights™, an FDA-cleared software product that recommends optimal insulin dosing for diabetic patients in the United States, including Puerto Rico, except for selected accounts, and it made investments in this private software company and in another private company whose product, Discern™, is a test for early Alzheimer's disease. Semler Scientific continues to develop additional complementary innovative products in-house, and seeks out other arrangements for additional products and services that it believes will bring value to its customers and to the company. Semler Scientific believes its current products and services, and any future products or services it may offer, positions it to provide valuable information to its customer base, which in turn permits them to better guide patient care. Additional information about Semler Scientific can be found at www.semlerscientific.com.
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TX San Angelo TX Zone Forecast for Thursday, July 21, 2022
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.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, and partly sunny this
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this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
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614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
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winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
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614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
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.TODAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming east 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
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614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 70. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the
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614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
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10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs around 100.
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Lows in the mid 70s.
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Haskell-
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614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as warm with highs in
the upper 90s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
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around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
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Including the cities of Throckmorton and Woodson
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms,
mainly this morning. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
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614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
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southeast 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
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Jones-
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614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 100.
South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
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Lows in the upper 70s.
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Including the city of Albany
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming east this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
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5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
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15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs around 100.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs around 100.
Lows in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ128-212315-
Callahan-
Including the cities of Clyde, Eula, Dudley, Baird,
and Cross Plains
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming east this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs around 100.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs around 100.
Lows in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ064-212315-
Sterling-
Including the cities of Broome and Sterling City
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to east
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, hot. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs around 100.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs around 100.
Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ065-212315-
Coke-
Including the cities of Robert Lee, Sanco, Silver, Bronte,
and Tennyson
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 101. South
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Clear, hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ066-212315-
Runnels-
Including the cities of Ballinger, Benoit, Hatchel, Rowena,
Crews, Winters, and Pumphrey
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 101. South
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Clear, hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ139-212315-
Coleman-
Including the cities of Coleman, Echo, Fisk, Valera, Voss,
and Trickham
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Clear, hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ071-212315-
Irion-
Including the cities of Barnhart, Arden, Mertzon, and Sherwood
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ073-212315-
Concho-
Including the cities of Eden, Live Oak, and Lowake
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Clear, hot. Highs around 100. Lows in
the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ155-212315-
San Saba-
Including the cities of Chappel, Cherokee, Harkeyville,
and San Saba
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Clear, hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs around 100.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs around 100.
Lows in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ076-212315-
Crockett-
Including the city of Ozona
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ077-212315-
Schleicher-
Including the city of Eldorado
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in
the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ168-212315-
Menard-
Including the cities of Erna, Fort Mckavett, Hext, and Menard
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in
the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ170-212315-
Mason-
Including the cities of Fredonia, Katemcy, Koockville,
Loyal Valley, Mason, Pontotoc, and Streeter
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear, hot. Highs around 100. Lows in
the lower 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ078-212315-
Sutton-
Including the city of Sonora
614 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in
the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
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Renowned Chief Says Body Camera Analytics Should Be Required Police Technology
CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truleo, the leading provider of automated body camera review and analysis technology for law enforcement, today announced that Chief Art Acevedo, who has served as the chief of police of the Houston Police Department, Austin Police Department, and Miami Police Department as well as the former president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, has signed on as a strategic advisor to guide the team working to improve trust in the police through body camera analytics.
Truleo analyzes police body camera videos using artificial intelligence to help promote police professionalism. The technology first transcribes the officer's and civilian's audio and then scores the police-civilian interaction based on the words, events, and outcome of the interaction. Truleo worked with FBI National Academy alumni to deconstruct professionalism and risk into eight components; formality, politeness, explanation, gratitude, profanity, directed profanity, threats, and insults. Each component is weighted and summed to return an overall score for either professionalism or risk. The result is a set of metrics that enable command staff to quickly mitigate risky officer behavior and surface objective, data-driven training examples that can be used to increase officer professionalism.
"Chief Acevedo firmly believes that good, two-way communication is vital for a successful community and steadily works to strengthen the bond between the community and its police department and he subscribes to law enforcement being a data driven, intelligence led process," said Anthony Tassone, CEO of Truleo. "I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with and learn from Chief Acevedo who is a national figure and authority on community policing."
"I have waited 20 years for a solution like Truleo's body camera analytics platform to provide unprecedented insights into police-civilian interactions to increase department accountability. The ability to measure an officer's level of professionalism and readiness to de-escalate should be a required risk management tool for every Chief of Police," said Chief Acevedo, Strategic Advisor. "I look forward to guiding Anthony and his innovative team to help form strategic partnerships with camera manufacturers, academia, mayors, city councils, civil rights organizations, and major city police departments across the country.
Truleo analyzes police body camera videos using artificial intelligence to help promote police professionalism. Truleo worked with FBI National Academy alumni to build the models that deconstruct officer's language into professionalism and risk metrics to help agencies promote best practices, train new officers, and mitigate risk. To learn more about Truleo's mission to improve trust in the police with body camera analytics, visit www.truleo.co.
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Support from investors including Revolution Growth and Chipotle's Cultivate Next fund will support rapid retail expansion, development of product and Giga Ranch production facility
BOULDER, Colo., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meati Foods, the creator of Eat Meati™ juicy, delicious alternative whole-food proteins made from mushroom root, today announced it has raised $150 million in a Series C investment round that will help to expand the production and accessibility of the company's popular products as they aim to become the U.S. market share leader in plant-based meat by 2025. The company's products deliver taste and texture superior to current meat alternatives while offering comparable complete protein to meat with more fiber and no cholesterol.
The round was led by Revolution Growth, with participation from existing and new investors, including Grosvenor Food & AgTech, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), Wellington Management, and Cultivate Next, Chipotle Mexican Grill's new venture fund which includes Meati Foods in its first cohort of investments.
"The continued growth and momentum that Meati is experiencing underscores how differentiated and scalable our products and vision are," said Meati Foods CEO and co-founder, Tyler Huggins. "Revolution Growth and our new and existing investors bring not just the financial firepower and ethos alignment, but deep and diversified expertise that will be instrumental in building a brand and organization that will truly change how people eat in a way that's better for our bodies and better for our planet."
Meati™ has distanced itself from an ever-crowded category through its standard-setting composition of at least 95 percent mushroom root, earning its whole-food distinction and unmatched nutrition. The delicious, whole-cut meats naturally deliver as much as 17 grams of complete protein (33 percent of the daily recommended value according to the FDA) and 12 grams of dietary fiber (42 percent of the daily recommended value), along with micronutrients such as 45 percent and 90 percent of the recommended daily intakes of zinc and vitamin B12 (riboflavin).
The funds will support the completion of the company's more than 100,000-square-foot Mega Ranch in Thornton, Colo., a facility that will begin to ship product in late 2022, ultimately producing tens of millions of pounds of product annually. Additionally, the company will continue its rapid growth, including a national omni-channel footprint by the end of 2023, diversification of its product portfolio, as well as breaking ground on the company's first "Giga Ranch", designed to be the production facility that will be replicated domestically and globally, with a single ranch capable of producing hundreds of millions of pounds annually.
"Meati Foods' innovative products mirror Chipotle's Food with Integrity standards and bring an exciting, new alternative protein to market," said Curt Garner, Chief Technology Officer at Chipotle. "Through Chipotle's Cultivate Next venture fund we are investing in companies that align with our mission to Cultivate a Better World and Meati is doing just that with their clean processes and plant-based proteins."
Meati has won the hearts and minds of food industry icons and world-renowned chefs including: David Chang (chef and founder of Momofuku and Majordomo Media); Walter Robb (former Whole Foods Market CEO); Rose Marcario (former Patagonia CEO); John Foraker (Once Upon a Farm CEO and former Annie's Organic CEO); Nicolas Jammet and Jonathan Neman (co-founders of Sweetgreen); Sam Kass (former White House senior policy advisor for nutrition and partner at Acre Venture Partners); David Barber (co-owner of Blue Hill Restaurants and founder of Almanac Investments); and the Alinea Group (including one of the most awarded and recognized chefs in the world, Grant Achatz).
"Meati is poised to be the leader in this large and growing category with a capability to produce plant-based meats in whole-cut form with a clean ingredient list. The company is meeting an unmet demand for products that are delicious, healthy, and good for the planet. We're thrilled to partner with Tyler and the full team as the company expands its production and tackles real-world issues of food security and sustainability," said Fazeela Abdul Rashid, a Partner at Revolution Growth who is joining the board of the company.
Meati is available online and at several restaurants throughout Colorado and Arizona. Learn more at www.meati.com.
Founded in 2017, Meati Foods is working to change the way we eat by democratizing access to delicious, nutrient-rich, complete protein in a way that protects and preserves our planet's water, land and air. Eat Meati™ is the debut product line from Meati Foods featuring whole-food cutlets and steaks made from mushroom root via through modernized ancient, natural processes in a toxicity-free environment with no heavy metals, pesticides or antibiotics. Eat Meati™ made its retail debut in July 2022 after multiple months of record sellouts on its direct-to-doorstep online shop, with plans for a national omni-channel footprint by late-2023. Meati's textures and flavors have won the enthusiastic support of some of food's most impactful leaders, chefs and icons.
Revolution Growth is a venture capital fund investing in growth-stage companies around the country that are leading disruption within their industry. Led by Steve Case, Ted Leonsis, and Steve Murray, Revolution Growth has a proven strategy of partnering with entrepreneurs to build and scale category-defining companies. Revolution Growth is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and part of Revolution's family of funds, including Revolution Ventures and the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. Visit us online at revolution.com/growth or @Revolution.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of March 31, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
Grosvenor Food & AgTech is an international investor in food and agriculture businesses. Our focus is to rethink and re-shape how food is grown, produced, distributed, and consumed. We partner with like-minded people to understand the complex interconnectedness of our agricultural ecosystem to manage its effects and enhance human health and our environment and enable producers to thrive. We are one of the largest and longest established investment teams in the sector. Our work in food and agtech, alongside Grosvenor's other activities shares a common purpose to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit addressing today's needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations. www.grosvenor.com/food-agtech
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Toronto-based Ad Tech Company Also Announces Significant Investment from Fort Point Capital
TORONTO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Polar, the industry leader in Social Display advertising, has changed its name to Nova. The Nova banner will serve the company's entire client base: publishers, agencies, brands, ad tech platforms, CTV providers, and retail media.
Nova is also launching CTV and other new video formats. Nova can now convert any video on social media into a VAST-enabled ad to run online or on CTV. The move is part of a larger strategy expanding the company's creative automation platform, maximizing the value of creative assets as advertisers face increasing challenges with data and targeting.
Lastly, Nova has received a significant investment from Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity fund with experience investing in growing marketing and technology businesses.
From CEO and founder Kunal Gupta, "We pioneered the Social Display category, creating the technology to run best-performing social posts in the open web's ad inventory. Social Display continues to unlock huge performance gains for advertisers. Now, with this investment from Fort Point, we're taking what we've learned from delivering over 75 billion ad impressions and expanding our platform of performance-based ad products."
Fort Point Capital partner Brooke Ablon commented, "We're excited to partner with Nova's management team as they expand Social Display into a broader performance enhancement platform. It's more important than ever that advertisers see clear returns from digital campaigns. Nova makes this possible through its growing portfolio of creative formats and automation tools."
On CTV, Nova president Matt Crenshaw added, " The cost of creative shouldn't be a barrier to reaching audiences for the thousands of small to midsize advertisers. We're providing more value out of what they have that's already working with a cost effective extension of their social feeds into CTV and other video inventory."
"We have a great partnership with Nova led with many campaigns with Nova's creative formats that have seen tremendous success," said Mike Juhas, SVP, Client and Optimization Services of Digital Remedy. "We're excited as Nova pushes beyond social display into new directions offering our partners powerful creative solutions as part of Digital Remedy's unmatched performance CTV and video solutions."
Nova is the leader in Social Display, providing creative automation for agencies, brands, ad tech platforms, CTV providers, and retail media, allowing them to repurpose social creative to run programmatically, at scale, on the open web, in mobile apps, and on CTV.
In the past year alone, 250+ of the world's most successful media publishers and platforms have generated $150 million in direct-sold digital advertising revenue with Nova's technology, activating over 15,000 campaigns in 30+ countries.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Fort Point Capital is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle market, business services companies in partnership with strong management teams. Fort Point Capital is currently investing from FPC Small Cap Fund II. To learn more, please visit fortpointcapital.com.
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BA.5 is causing more Covid-19 reinfections, data suggests, but they don’t appear to be more frequent
By Brenda Goodman, CNN
It’s not your imagination: As the rapidly spreading BA.5 coronavirus subvariant causes a surge in infections across the United States, more people are catching Covid-19 for the second or third time.
But on average, these reinfections do not seem to be happening more rapidly, according to a new analysis from the gene sequencing company Helix.
BA.5, another offshoot of the Omicron variant, is now causing about 80% of new Covid-19 infections in the United States, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Helix, which sequences Covid-19 tests to monitor variants, recently plumbed its data to find out how many times the same person tested positive for Covid-19 and whether there are more reinfections now compared to earlier waves.
Out of nearly 300,000 infections since March 2021, the share that are reinfections almost doubled from 3.6% during the BA.2 wave in May to 6.4% during the BA.5 wave in July.
These reinfections don’t seem to be getting closer together, however.
In April, during the BA.2 wave, the average time between positive Covid-19 tests for the same person was about 230 days; by July, it was about 270 days, or about nine months.
“The most recent data we had pulled showed that the fraction of all infections that are reinfections have increased quite a bit. There was a jump,” said Shishi Luo, associate director of bioinformatics and infectious disease at Helix.
Luo says she thinks a mix of factors — including waning immunity, broad spread and mutations to BA.5 that help it sneak past the body’s defenses — are probably all contributing to the increase.
On average, people who are getting reinfected now were last infected about nine months ago. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some recent cases in which people have gotten new bouts of Covid-19 just weeks apart. Luo can see those in the data. But they aren’t the norm.
“Statistically speaking, you’re more likely to get reinfected the longer it has been since your last infection, just based on the data we’ve generated,” she said.
The Helix data echoes the results of a recent study on reinfection from Qatar, which routinely screens its 2.8 million residents for Covid-19, testing about 5% of the population each week.
The BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants arrived in Qatar in May and were dominating transmission by June.
Researchers used the national screening data to look at instances of reinfection.
They found that people who’d had Covid-19 infections before the arrival of the Omicron variant had little protection against a reinfection that caused symptoms during the BA.5 wave: just 15%. But protection from a past infection by an Omicron variant was higher: about 76%.
“Those who got infected with a pre-Omicron variant now have really limited protection against the infection of BA.4 or BA.5, so they cannot really count on natural immunity to protect them,” said Laith Abu-Raddad, an epidemiologist with Weill-Cornell Medicine-Qatar, in Doha, Qatar.
“Those who get infected more recently with an Omicron variant, they have pretty good strong immunity — but of course not total immunity — against reinfection,” Abu-Raddad said.
These study results may not apply to everyone. The population of Qatar is unique because it is mostly made up of men who travel into the country for work, the researchers say, and few people there are over the age of 50.
But Luo says people shouldn’t panic when they hear about friends or family members getting Covid-19 for the second time in a month. “That’s not the typical experience.”
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- The partnership will see Fluent Commerce's Headless OMS and Mercaux's Next Generation Composable In-Store Platform combine to turn "fulfilment into an experience" by facilitating a frictionless omnichannel fulfilment & checkout experience for customers
- In-Store customers will now be able to build, checkout and fulfil mixed "Universal Baskets" of items from that store, other stores and online, in one single transaction
- Fluent Commerce and Mercaux are both members of the MACH Alliance, an independent organisation on a mission to future proof enterprise technology and to propel current and future digital experiences with open and connected enterprise tech.
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercaux, The Next Generation In-Store Experience, Universal Basket & Checkout Platform, today announced a partnership with Fluent Commerce, the leading provider of a distributed Order Management Solution. The partnership is set to open up big opportunities for retailers looking to leverage their stock, both online and in-store, to provide customers with easy access to the endless aisle, company-wide inventory and flexible fulfilment options for a frictionless omnichannel shopping experience.
Fluent Order Management architecture provides retailers with the tools to connect their technology systems, sync inventory in near real-time, and update fulfilment logic. As a result of the seamless integration with Fluent Order Management, Mercaux is able to surface near real-time omnichannel inventory and offer flexible fulfilment options to store associates and customers in-store using their assisted selling and self-service digital experience solutions.
As fellow members of the MACH Alliance, both companies seek to provide solutions that champion flexibility, speed and agility. Mercaux and Fluent Commerce composable architectures ensure that it is quick and easy for retailers to switch on these enhanced functionalities within Mercaux's In-Store Solutions. The partnership is set to bring much-needed fluidity to customer's multi-touch omnichannel journeys through the creation and transaction of mixed baskets.
Speaking of the partnership, Chad Hooker, VP Global Channel & Alliances, commented, "As companies that are underpinned by MACH principles, we share the same philosophy and want to deliver solutions in the same manner. We look forward to being able to extend our offering further into the in-store space by placing our incredible insights and logic into the hands of Sales Associates and Customers through Mercaux's Next Generation In-Store Platform."
Olga Kotsur, Co-Founder and CEO of Mercaux shared her thoughts: "We recognise Fluent Commerce as a fellow leader in the composable retail technology space, and through this partnership we will be transforming fulfilment into a positive customer experience by incorporating their best-of-breed OMS features with our own assisted selling, clienteling and checkout capabilities."
Kotsur concluded, "Fluent Order Management encompasses the very best of a traditional OMS, but with the innate flexibility of a MACH-based, SaaS offering. Retailers and shoppers will finally be able to enjoy the benefits of Next Generation Checkout with the inclusion of mixed omnichannel baskets and flexible fulfilment, right the way through to an enhanced post-purchase experience with the introduction of smart returns."
About Mercaux
Mercaux is a Next Generation In-Store Experience, Universal Basket and Checkout Platform.
The Experience layer redefines how customers interact with the physical store, through assisted selling and self-service solutions. Universal Baskets are created from these solutions that follow the customer wherever they continue their omnichannel experience. Next-Gen Checkout allows customers to complete the transaction anywhere, using any payment.Mercaux is a member of the MACH Alliance where a thorough business and technical due diligence of Mercaux's platform to ensure that MACH philosophies, principles and architectures are adhered to.
When clients adopt digital tools in their stores, they typically go live in 2-4 weeks with the initial solutions and see an increase in conversion, loyalty and units per transaction (UPT). On average they experience a sales uplift of 8% and 5x+ ROI.
More information at mercaux.com
About Fluent Commerce
Fluent Commerce is a global software company focused on distributed order management for commerce. Both B2C and B2B organizations rely on their cloud native, highly flexible and fully scalable distributed order management platform to transform fulfillment complexity into a competitive advantage. Fluent Order Management provides accurate and near real-time inventory availability across multiple locations, order orchestration, fulfillment optimization fulfillment location management, in-store pick and pack, customer service, and reporting. This enables retailers, brands, and B2B organizations to fulfil orders profitably while delivering the best customer experience possible.
Fluent Commerce works with organizations such as JD Sports, L'Oréal, Ted Baker, Santoni, LVMH and Dulux. For more information visit fluentcommerce.com
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Moscow says US must respect Russian law in Griner case
By JIM HEINTZ
Associated Press
MOSCOW (AP) — The spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry lashed out Thursday at the United States characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner’s jailing on drug charges as “wrongful detention,” saying it shows disrespect for Russian law.
Griner has been jailed since she was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist acknowledged in court this month that she had the canisters, but said she had no intent to break the law.
She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Her trial is scheduled to resume Tuesday.
The State Department in May designated Griner as wrongfully detained, moving her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs – effectively, the government’s chief hostage negotiator.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. has no bearing on what happens in Russia.
“If a U.S. citizen was taken in connection with the fact that she was smuggling drugs, and she does not deny this, then this should be commensurate with our Russian, local laws, and not with those adopted in San Francisco, New York and Washington,” Zakharova said.
“You understand, if drugs are legalized in the United States, in a number of states, and this is done for a long time, and now the whole country will become drug-addicted, this does not mean that all other countries are following the same path,” she added.
Russian media have persistently speculated that Griner could be exchanged for prominent Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, who is imprisoned in the United States, and that Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia for espionage, may also figure in an exchange.
U.S. officials have not commented on the prospects for such a trade. Russian officials have said no exchange could be discussed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Griner. It is unclear how long the trial will last, but a court has authorized Griner’s detention until Dec. 20. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-arizona/2022/07/21/moscow-says-us-must-respect-russian-law-in-griner-case-3/ | 2022-07-21T13:23:43Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-arizona/2022/07/21/moscow-says-us-must-respect-russian-law-in-griner-case-3/ | false |
A Perth boy who was accessing educational support at a suburban high school was left unattended on a bus at the depot for close to five hours on Wednesday.
The Horizons West school bus returned to its depot at 9am, where the Year 7 student was left, alone, on board the bus until 1.40pm.
Perth's Public Transport Authority (PTA) said the boy, who attends Leeming SHS Education Support Centre, had food and water while in the parked vehicle.
He was allegedly found when the bus driver returned to the vehicle to begin his afternoon pick-up route.
In a statement, the PTA said it had strict rules regarding the operation of its school bus service, which requires the driver to search the bus at the end of each trip.
The PTA is investigating the incident but said it was clear the requirements were not met.
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CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Van Lines, one of the world's largest moving companies, has identified the top five cities to which Maryland residents are moving recently. Every year, Allied Van Lines produces a Migration Map report based on their data to show relocation rates across the United States. These recent reports have shown that Maryland's population has faced a decline in recent years. Many of these Maryland residents are relocating to states with larger populations, more job opportunities, and more affordable living costs. As an expert in relocation, Allied Van Lines has used their data and research to compile a list of the top five cities where Maryland residents are relocating. Allied Van Lines' Migration Map data was also used to examine why Maryland residents are choosing to move out of state.
The top five relocation cities for Maryland residents that were named by Allied Van Lines are as follows:
- Sarasota, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Los Angeles, California
- Tampa, Florida
- West Palm Beach, Florida
The article shared by Allied Van Lines explores the qualities of each new destination city that could be potential reasons as to why Maryland residents are choosing to relocate to these particular locations. Typically, when people move to a new state, it is because they are in search of a better quality of life. When relocating, people consider elements like crime rates, quality and availability of health care, quality of education, well-being, and commuter index. The statistics from the Migration Map data show that many of these people are moving to states with lower living costs, unemployment rates, and income taxes. Additionally, Maryland residents who choose to leave seem to migrate to states with warmer weather.
"Maryland is a beautiful state with a lot to offer, but in recent years, they have seen a population decline due to people relocating to states with lower income taxes and better work opportunities," stated Steve McKenna, Vice President and General Manager, Allied Van Lines. "Lots of these people are in search of a higher quality of living, along with nicer weather year-round and lower cost of living. These factors are leading to Maryland seeing a gradual population decline throughout recent years."
Allied Van Lines has been named a leader in providing relocation services to corporations, consumers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations worldwide, with over 400 agent locations in North America. The moving company has been voted as America's Most Recommended Moving Company by Women's Choice Awards for five consecutive years and is an established global brand of SIRVA, Inc. As one of the leaders in the moving van industry, Allied Van Lines has the data and research tools required to analyze relocation patterns in the United States. The company's recently released article, "Where are Maryland Residents Moving To?" can be viewed by visiting https://www.allied.com/migration-map/2021/maryland.
For more information about Allied Van Lines, go to www.allied.com.
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit, a global provider of AI-powered cancer solutions, announced today that it made its stock market debut on the South Korean KOSDAQ under the ticker "A32813". Lunit's initial public offering of 1,215,800 shares of its common stock was priced at KRW 30,000 (US$ 23) apiece. Shares closed at the upper limit price, KRW 40,000 (US$ 30.5), surging 29.87% in its debut.
Lunit expects to raise approximately KRW 36.4 billion (US$ 28 million). Lunit intends to use the proceeds for R&D of its new AI products and global market development.
"I sincerely appreciate everyone who supported us through the entire IPO journey, especially our investors, stakeholders, and team Lunit," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. "The IPO itself is a remarkable accomplishment. But we will step forward towards our bigger goal of strengthening our technological innovation and business development and securing an unrivaled position in the market. We will also strive to optimize our stakeholders' value. And above all, we will continue on our mission to conquer cancer through AI."
About Lunit
Lunit is a medical AI software company devoted to developing AI solutions for precision diagnostics and treatment support, mainly focused on conquering cancer.
Lunit has partnered with global medical device giants such as GE Healthcare, Philips, and FujiFilm. The company also focuses on its biomarker business through an exclusive partnership with Guardant Health, a leading global liquid biopsy company.
Lunit has earned international recognition for its unprecedented, state-of-the-art AI technology. More than half of its employees are research and development (R&D) specialists, with more than 12 medical doctors working as full-time staff.
Lunit's flagship products are Lunit INSIGHT and Lunit SCOPE. The FDA-cleared and CE-marked Lunit INSIGHT series provide AI-powered detection of chest abnormalities and breast cancer with 96-99% accuracy. As of March 2022, Lunit INSIGHT products are being used in approximately 600 medical sites in more than 40 countries. Lunit SCOPE series provide AI detection and analytics for tissue data, quantifying key features and scores that enhance elevated response prediction for immunotherapy. By receiving CE Mark in April 2022, Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 TPS has been officially approved for deployment and use in European pathology practices.
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BEIJING, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apache DolphinScheduler, the next-generation cloud native DataOps platform, has recently raised a nearly ten million USD in angel round financing by Kaitai Capital and its seed round investor BlueRun Ventures China ("BRV China"). The funding will go towards attracting more talent to boost research and development of cutting-edge technologies such as data synchronization and Machine Learning Operations and enhancing the development of DataOps open-source ecology.
Apache DolphinScheduler was founded in August 2021 by the Apache Software Foundation members and some of the world's leading data experts. Over 90% of the team is R&D experts, and the core members are from IBM, eBay, Informatica, Alibaba, ByteDance, and other big data technology firms.
With extensive experience in big data and cloud computing, Apache DolphinScheduler is dedicated to solving complex job dependencies in the data pipeline and providing various types of jobs available out of box.
"Managing the vast amount of data collected from various sources has become a challenge for companies," said BRV China Venture Partner Jimmy Shi.
"Apache DolphinScheduler provides companies with a complete set of DataOps solutions to help them better adapt to the data processing and governance demands in the big data and cloud native era. The team has successfully incubated many well-known open-source platforms and served as the core data management facility for thousands of leading companies in the fields of Internet, cloud computing, finance and advanced manufacturing sectors. We believe that Apache DolphinScheduler is perfectly positioned to become a leading global player in the DataOps field," Mr. Shi added.
About BRV China
BlueRun Ventures China (BRV China) is a leading early-stage venture firm in China with offices in Beijing and Shanghai. Having its heritage in Silicon Valley since 1998 and entered China in 2005, BRV China has managed over $2 billion through multiple USD and RMB funds, with over $1 billion cash distributions. BRV China focuses on investing in entrepreneurs who create a sustainable impact through technological innovations across enterprise services, transportation and smart machine, digital healthcare, and consumer technology sectors in China. The firm has invested in more than 150 portfolio companies, including Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI), QingCloud (688316.SH), WaterDrop (NYSE: WDH), Energy Monster (NASDAQ: EM), Mogujie/Meilishuo (NYSE: MOGU), Qudian (NYSE: QD), Ganji/58.com, PPTV, Guazi, Meishubao, Nanyan, Shanzhen, Gaussian Robotics, Yi Auto, Pinecone, etc. The firm has been recognized as the "No.1 Early-Stage Investment Firm" in China by Zero2IPO and ChinaVenture, and "Consistent Performing Venture Capital Fund Manager" by Preqin.
For further information, please visit https://www.brv.com.cn/en/.
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HAMBURG, Germany, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Körber, an international technology group, has signed an agreement to purchase enVista's platform of Enspire Commerce™ omnichannel solutions, including its order management system (OMS), and its freight audit and payment (FAP) service. enVista's capabilities expand Körber's portfolio to enable businesses to deliver upon ever-increasing consumer expectations in today's highly competitive omnichannel landscape.
Meeting today's consumer expectations requires digitization and integrated processes from order capture through final delivery. With this acquisition, Kӧrber becomes a single, global provider of omnichannel commerce, fulfillment, and transportation software. By combining Kӧrber's unique depth of software with enVista, organizations have a simple, compelling means of aligning and digitizing commerce and supply chain operations end-to-end.
"This acquisition is a great extension of our existing product portfolio and another important milestone towards our ambition to become a global supply chain software champion! At the same time, with more than 400 new colleagues and experts around the world, we are also substantially strengthening our footprint to further support our customers globally!", said Stephan Seifert, Chief Executive Officer at Körber Group. "We also see that our strategic cooperation with KKR - concluded in March 2022 - is already showing initial success, and we are all excited to go forward!" This announcement follows KKR's acquisition of a significant minority stake in Körber's supply chain software business in March 2022.
"Körber is the trusted fulfillment and distribution technology partner for thousands of organizations worldwide," said Chad Collins, Chief Executive Officer Software at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. "Acquiring enVista's commerce platform enables our customers to manage the life cycle of the order from multiple demand sources and network-wide inventory. The freight audit and payment service provides a single source of visibility and tracking typically not available in ERP or TMS solutions."
enVista's order management system (OMS), part of the Enspire Commerce platform, enables order visibility across channels and actionable data. These capabilities are heightened when in tandem with Kӧrber's fulfillment solutions. As a result, customer demands are met in real time. enVista's freight audit and payment (FAP) services will complement the businesses' OMS and WMS capabilities to provide unparalleled new levels of last-mile profitability, control, intelligence, and customer experience. By providing a single source of transportation visibility while simultaneously optimizing and governing transportation spend, enVista and Körber empower tomorrow's supply chains to fully unlock the value of their transportation activities.
"Leading retailers, distributors and brands realize commerce and supply chain solutions must integrate and digitize" said Jim Barnes, CEO at enVista. "Our next-generation omnichannel commerce and FAP solutions, combined with Körber's order fulfillment capabilities, deliver the seamless omnichannel brand experiences consumers expect. Körber's global sales, implementation and support capabilities will strengthen enVista offerings, providing new levels of value, competitive advantage and market momentum. I look forward to bringing my 30 years of experience in supply chain and commerce to the team."
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
About Körber
We are Körber – an international technology group with about 12,000 employees, more than 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: We turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape the technological change. In the Business Areas Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, Tissue and Tobacco, we offer products, solutions and services that inspire. We act fast to customer needs, we execute ideas seamlessly, and with our innovations we create added value for our customers. In doing so, we are increasingly building on ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group. Find out more on www.koerber.com
About Körber Business Area Supply Chain
Supply chains are growing more complex by the day. Körber uniquely provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions fitting any business size, strategy or appetite for growth. Capable of delivering not just software, but automation, voice, robotics, and materials handling – plus the expertise to tie it all together. We are a global partner not just for today, but also as the needs of supply chains continue to evolve. Conquer supply chain complexity – with Körber. The Business Area Supply Chain is part of the global technology group Körber. Find out more on www.koerber-supplychain.com
About enVista
enVista is a global software, consulting, managed services and automation firm, optimizing and transforming physical and digital commerce for the world's leading manufacturers, distributors, 3PLs/LSPs, and omnichannel retailers. enVista uniquely optimizes and transforms physical and digital commerce – optimizing supply chain efficiencies to drive cost savings, and unifying commerce to drive customer engagement and revenue. These comprehensive capabilities, combined with enVista's market-leading Unified Commerce Platform, Enspire Commerce and the firm's ability to consult, implement and operate across supply chain, transportation, IT, enterprise business solutions and omnichannel commerce, allows mid-market and Fortune 100/5000 companies to leverage enVista as a trusted advisor across their enterprises. Consulting and solutions delivery are in our DNA. Let's have a conversation™. www.envistacorp.com
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WASHINGTON — Matthew Pottinger was a journalist in China, concerned about the country’s drift toward authoritarianism, when he decided — at age 31 — to enlist in the U.S. Marines after the invasion of Iraq.
“Our form of government is not inevitable,” Pottinger recalled thinking during an interview two years ago with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. “And it shouldn’t be taken for granted. But it’s a form of government very much worth fighting for.”
Pottinger had no way of knowing when he put on his military uniform for the first time how close to home that battle for democracy would get. He became deputy national security adviser to President Donald Trump, and he resigned after the Jan. 6 attack that tried to stop the peaceful transfer of power to President Joe Biden.
On Thursday, he’ll be one of the key witnesses at a prime-time hearing of the select House committee investigating the attack. The other is Sarah Matthews, who resigned from her position as a deputy press secretary the same day.
Pottinger and Matthews will join Cassidy Hutchinson, a former assistant to Mark Meadows, Trump’s final chief of staff, in the exclusive club of Trump White House insiders who have appeared publicly. Their appearances stand in blunt contrast to the cadre of Trump loyalists who have tried to defy the committee’s subpoenas, remained silent or continued to dismiss the investigation’s findings.
Any details on what Pottinger and Matthews will share on Thursday have been kept under wraps, but the hearing is expected to focus on what Trump did — and didn’t do — as his supporters swarmed the U.S. Capitol and interrupted the ceremonial certification of the election.
Roughly three hours elapsed between Trump’s speech at a rally near the White House and his release of a video calling the rioters “very special” but asking them to “go home now.”
Pottinger, 49, and Matthews, 27, may be able to illuminate what was happening behind the scenes as Trump resisted pleas from family, aides and Republicans to condemn the riot and urge people to leave the building.
As a member of the press office, Matthews was privy to debates over what the White House and Trump should say publicly during the riot and what other aides advised. And although Pottinger was focused on foreign policy, his position placed him at the crossroads of national security matters.
Whatever they saw that day, they decided to quit, helping to begin an exodus that included other White House staff and various Cabinet officials.
“These are people who believed in the work they were doing, but didn’t believe in the stolen election,” said Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, a member of the select committee.
Luria added, “It’s just a key piece of telling the story about that day, because we’ll be hearing from people who were in the White House, what they observed, what their reactions were.”
Alyssa Farah Griffin, the former White House director of strategic communications, said Pottinger and Matthews could make potent witnesses, particularly because of their very different backgrounds.
Pottinger, Griffin said, is someone with “enormous credibility,” who is “highly respected in the national security space” and not seen as overtly political. Matthews, in contrast, is “a tried and true Republican” who worked for Trump’s reelection campaign and was hand-picked to join the White House.
“I think their testimony will be incredibly compelling and carry a lot of weight,” said Griffin, who has been supportive of the committee’s work and has discussed Matthews’ testimony with her.
Matthews began working for Republicans on Capitol Hill as an intern while she was still a student at Kent State University in Ohio. She was so eager to begin a career in Washington that she moved to the city for her first job a month before her graduation, missing her last weeks of college and finishing her final classes online, she told her alma mater in an interview two years ago.
Matthews was hired as a deputy press secretary for Trump’s reelection campaign and was brought over to the White House by press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. She worked in the area of the West Wing known as “upper press,” placing her in closer proximity to the Oval Office than others in her office.
Sometimes she joined Trump for media interviews, but mostly she fielded questions from reporters and helped prepare for White House briefings.
When Matthews resigned on Jan. 6, she issued a statement saying she was “deeply disturbed by what I saw today.” On the anniversary of the attack, she called it “one of the darkest days in American history.”
“Make no mistake, the events on the 6th were a coup attempt, a term we’d use had they happened in any other country, and former President Trump failed to meet the moment,” she tweeted.
Pottinger did not issue a statement when he resigned on Jan. 6, but he discussed the decision during previous, closed-door testimony to the committee.
While the riot was underway, Pottinger said, a staff member brought him a printout of a Trump tweet accusing Vice President Mike Pence of not having “the courage to do what should have been done” to overturn the election.
“I read that tweet and made a decision at that moment to resign,” Pottinger said. “That’s where I knew that I was leaving that day once I read that tweet.”
Pottinger took a much more roundabout path to the White House than Matthews.
His father, John Stanley Pottinger, served as an assistant attorney general under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Matthew Pottinger studied China in college, then moved to the country to work as a reporter for Reuters and The Wall Street Journal.
But in 2005, he joined the Marines. Explaining his unusual decision, Pottinger wrote an essay saying that “living in China also shows you what a nondemocratic country can do to its citizens.”
Qualifying at age 31 wasn’t easy. He wrote that he got winded after running for five minutes, and he could only do half a pullup. But by the time he took his physical fitness test, he could do 13 pullups and run 3 miles in less than 21 minutes.
Pottinger deployed to Iraq as an intelligence officer, and he later worked in Afghanistan with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn. At the time, Flynn was a respected military leader, not the promoter of conspiracy theories that he’s become today.
They ended up writing a report criticizing military intelligence efforts in Afghanistan. Years later, after Trump was elected, Flynn invited Pottinger to join him in the National Security Council. Flynn didn’t last long — he was forced out after a little more than three weeks because of his obfuscations about his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. — but Pottinger stuck around.
He was promoted to deputy national security adviser in 2019. Pottinger was focused on Asia during his time in the Trump administration, and helped outline a more aggressive stance toward China, one that was rooted in his own experiences as a reporter in the country.
He is now a distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and the chair of the China program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $1.84 billion.
The Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it had net income of $2.93 per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.82 per share.
The railroad posted revenue of $6.27 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $6.11 billion.
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BOSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Groundbreaking, peer-reviewed research by lead author Dr. Donna Housman, founder of Housman Institute, throws early childhood educators and parents a lifeline for improving young children's self-regulation and executive functioning skills at a time when children's social-emotional development and learning has suffered significantly due to the pandemic.
The research demonstrates that the linchpin to preparing a child for emotional health, well-being and lifelong learning is developing social and emotional competencies during the first years of life, when a brain is the most malleable.
The study shows that Housman Institute's flagship program begin to ECSEL (Emotional, Cognitive, and Social Early Learning), designed to promote young children's emotional competence, significantly increases children's self-regulation, executive functioning and ability to learn. The model is based on emotional foundations of learning and cognition.
Begin to ECSEL uses everyday emotional situations to teach young children appropriate strategies for managing feelings, behavior, and thinking, thereby fostering their development of self-regulation and executive functioning skills.
In the study, 94 children, ages 2 to 6, were enrolled in the begin to ECSEL preventive intervention program and matched with a comparison group not enrolled in the program.
The study applied a series of tests from the Preschool Self-Regulation Assessment of children's self-regulation and executive challenge functioning skills, measuring both "hot" and "cool" executive functions to assess impulse control and cognitive control, involving attention, thoughts and behaviors.
The outcome was compelling–the children enrolled in begin to ECSEL demonstrated significantly better self-regulation and executive functioning skills than the comparison group who was, on average, one year older.
"When a child is overwhelmed by dysregulated emotions, they cannot learn. This research is critical to understanding how fostering emotional competence and regulation from birth provides a pathway for children's mental health and learning," said Dr. Donna Housman. "In this study, begin to ECSEL profoundly enhanced participating children's self-regulation and executive functioning skills."
Millions of children born since the pandemic are at an increased risk of developmental delays not only due to maternal stress, but also due to postnatal isolation and limited socialization during critical formative years. This research could not be better timed as it offers early childhood educators a path forward to addressing issues of children's mental health, well-being and learning that did not exist in the same magnitude prior to the pandemic. Learn more about begin to ECSEL here.
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Global adoption of developer and cloud technologies offers huge opportunities for growth, helps Valiantys score fresh investment from leading cloud services investor
TOULOUSE, France and BOSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valiantys, a global Atlassian consulting and services firm, today announced that Tercera, a growth equity firm specializing in cloud professional services, has made a minority investment with a specific focus on expanding in the Americas and other key regions. This infusion of capital comes alongside a majority investment by Keensight Capital, one of the leading private equity managers dedicated to pan-European growth buyout investments.
With these new funds, Valiantys will expand its service offerings for Atlassian products and extend its reach across the globe via both organic growth and strategic M&A in key markets. Valiantys already has a strong track record of organic growth with revenues up 73% year-over year. In a time when many technology companies are scaling back, Valiantys plans to grow its talent base to serve Atlassian's growing number of customers and ever evolving platform.
"Our focus has always been to help companies accelerate their agile transformation journey and to be Atlassian's partner of choice," said Lucas Dussurget, CEO at Valiantys. "These investments from Tercera and Keensight will help us capitalize on a growing need around the globe to streamline processes, increase business agility and modernize systems. We chose to partner with Tercera because of the team's first-hand experience scaling professional services organizations in high-growth cloud ecosystems such as Salesforce, as well as their very strong network in the Americas – a strategic market for us."
Valiantys has been a dedicated Atlassian partner since its founding in 2006. The company built Atlassian-specific apps to extend the capabilities of Jira and Confluence and in 2013, Atlassian acquired one of its apps to create the foundation of Jira Service Management. Valiantys has been recognized as an Atlassian Partner of the Year in six of the past seven years and helped to found the Atlassian Partner Council where it is still an active member.
"Atlassian's product suite has grown extensively over the years, with our cloud solutions seeing huge uptake and products like Jira Align and Jira Service Management taking center stage," said Kevin Egan, head of Global Enterprise Sales at Atlassian. "This presents a tremendous opportunity for partners like Valiantys who know the platform inside and out and can serve a broad range of customers."
"In today's environment, every company is looking at how technology can help them move faster and become more efficient. Cloud computing, agile processes and collaboration tools all play a role in this, and Valiantys and Atlassian sit right at the center of these trends," said Chris Barbin, CEO of Tercera. "We couldn't be more excited to partner with this incredible team to help even more customers globally."
"At Keensight Capital, we believe Tercera will add tremendous value to Valiantys in growing and scaling the business," said Philippe Crochet, Managing Partner at Keensight Capital. "The credibility Tercera's team of advisors bring to the table, and their track record in the cloud professional services space, will help the Valiantys team be a step ahead with their Atlassian service offerings."
William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Valiantys and its shareholders.
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Valiantys is a leading global consulting and services firm dedicated to Atlassian. The company accelerates business transformation by digitizing processes and modernizing teamwork, using the best Agile methods and tools. Its Atlassian technical expertise is unparalleled and Valiantys supports its customers across the entire spectrum of projects on those platforms. As a recognized Agile at Scale and Cloud Specialized Partner, Valiantys help organizations accelerate time to value with Agile at scale, cloud, and ITSM implementations. Because teamwork requires more than just tools, the firm bridges the gap between applications and strategic practices such as SAFe® and ITIL. Over the last 15 years, Valiantys has helped more than 5,000 customers achieve their desired business outcomes at a reduced time to value, through improved team collaboration. More information about Valiantys can be found at https://valiantys.com/.
Tercera is a growth equity firm founded to accelerate the growth of people-centric businesses. Specializing in the $460 billion cloud professional services market, the Tercera team is composed of invested operators who know first-hand what it takes to build and scale a successful cloud services business. For more information, visit: https://www.tercera.io/.
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LONDON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LumiraDx Limited (Nasdaq: LMDX), a next-generation point of care (POC) diagnostics company, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 43,000,000 common shares at a price to the public of $1.75 per share. All of the common shares are being offered by LumiraDx. The gross proceeds from this offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by LumiraDx, are expected to be approximately $75.3 million. The offering is expected to close on July 25, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. In addition, LumiraDx has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 6,450,000 common shares at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. Participants in the offering include certain of LumiraDx's existing shareholders, including Ron Zwanziger, LumiraDx's Chairman and Chief Executive, William Umphrey, Morningside Ventures, Petrichor Healthcare Capital Management and Senvest Mgmt LLC.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Evercore ISI, SVB Securities and Raymond James are acting as joint book-running managers for the underwritten public offering.
In addition to the shares being sold in the underwritten public offering, LumiraDx also announced today that it has agreed to sell an additional 14,285,714 common shares to raise gross proceeds of approximately $25.0 million in a concurrent private placement at $1.75 per share to one of its existing investors, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The sale of these common shares will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"). The concurrent private placement is also scheduled to close on July 25, 2022. The closing of the underwritten public offering is not conditioned on the closing of the concurrent private placement.
The offering of common shares pursuant to the underwritten public offering will be made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained, when available, from any of the book-running managers for the offering: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by telephone at (866) 471-2526 or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; Evercore Group L.L.C., Attention: Equity Capital Markets, 55 East 52nd Street, 36th Floor, New York, NY 10055, by telephone at (888) 474-0200, or by email at ecm.prospectus@evercore.com; SVB Securities LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 53 State Street, 40th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, by telephone at (800) 808-7525, ext. 6105, or by email at syndicate@svbsecurities.com; or Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Attention: Syndicate Department, 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, by telephone at (800) 248-8863, or by email at prospectus@raymondjames.com.
A registration statement, including a prospectus, relating to the underwritten public offering has been filed with and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The common shares proposed to be issued in the concurrent private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act, or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction in the United States, and may not be offered, pledged, sold, delivered or otherwise transferred, directly or indirectly, in the United States except pursuant to registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and, in each case, in compliance with applicable other securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About LumiraDx
LumiraDx (Nasdaq: LMDX) is a next-generation point of care diagnostics company that is transforming community-based healthcare. Founded in 2014, LumiraDx manufactures and commercializes an innovative diagnostic Platform that supports a broad menu of tests with lab comparable performance at the point of care. LumiraDx's diagnostic testing solutions are being deployed by governments and leading healthcare institutions across laboratories, urgent care, physician offices, pharmacies, schools, and workplaces to screen, diagnose, and monitor wellness as well as disease. LumiraDx has, on the market and in development, 30+ tests covering infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and coagulation disorders, all on the LumiraDx Platform. In addition, LumiraDx has a comprehensive portfolio of fast, accurate, and cost-efficient COVID-19 testing solutions from the lab to point of need. LumiraDx is based in the UK with more than 1600 employees worldwide.
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Although we believe that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: general economic, political and business conditions; the effect of COVID-19 on LumiraDx's business and financial results; obtaining or maintaining regulatory approval, authorization or clearance for our tests; and those factors discussed under the header "Risk Factors" in the prospectus relating to the underwritten public offering, when available, in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022, and in other filings that we make with the SEC.
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ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after his ruling coalition fell apart, dealing a destabilizing blow to the country and Europe at a time of severe economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Draghi tendered his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella during a morning meeting at the Quirinale Palace. Mattarella, who rejected a similar resignation offer from the premier last week, “took note” of the new one and asked Draghi’s government to remain on in a caretaker capacity, the president’s office said. While the president could see if a new parliamentary majority was possible, his office indicated that he would dissolve the body and call early elections.
The turmoil couldn’t have come at a worse time for the eurozone’s third-largest economy. Like many countries, Italy is facing soaring prices for everything from food to household utilities as a result of Moscow’s invasion. On top of that, it is also suffering through a prolonged drought that is threatening crops and struggling to implement its EU-financed pandemic recovery program.
Any instability in Italy could ripple out to the rest of Europe, also facing economic trouble, and deprive the EU of a respected statesman as it seeks to keep up a united front against Russia.
Draghi, who is not a politician but a former central banker, was brought in 17 months ago to navigate the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. But his government of national unity imploded Wednesday after members of his uneasy coalition of right, left and populists rebuffed his appeal to band back together to finish the Italian Parliament’s natural term.
Instead, the center-right Forza Italia and League parties and the populist 5-Star Movement boycotted a confidence vote in the Senate, a clear sign they were done with Draghi.
“Thank you for all the work done together in this period,” Draghi told the lower Chamber of Deputies on Thursday morning before going to see Mattarella. Clearly moved by the applause he received there, he repeated a quip that even central bank chiefs have hearts.
Dubbed “Super Mario” for helping to lead the eurozone out of its debt crisis when he was head of the European Central Bank, Draghi played a similar calming role in Italy in recent months. His very presence helped reassure financial markets about the debt-laden nation’s public finances, and he managed to keep the country on track with economic reforms that the EU made a condition of its 200 billion-euro (-dollar) pandemic recovery package.
He was a staunch supporter of Ukraine and became a leading voice in Europe’s response to Russia’s invasion — one of the issues that contributed to his downfall since the 5-Stars rankled at Italian military help for Ukraine.
Domestic concerns also played a role. The 5-Stars, the biggest vote-getter in the 2018 national election, chafed for months that their priorities of a basic income and minimum salary, among others, were ignored. The final straw? A decision to give Rome’s mayor extraordinary powers to manage the capital’s garbage crisis — powers that had been denied the party’s Virginia Raggi when she was mayor.
While he could not keep his fractious coalition together, Draghi appeared to still have broad support among the Italian public, many of whom have taken to the streets or signed open letters in recent weeks to plead with him to stay on.
Italian newspapers on Thursday were united in their outrage at the surreal outcome, given the difficult moment that Italy and Europe are navigating.
“Shame,” headlined La Stampa on the front page. “Italy Betrayed,” said La Repubblica.
Nicola Nobile, associate director at Oxford Economics, warned Draghi’s departure and the prospect that the country would not have a fully functioning government for months could exacerbate economic turbulence in Italy, which investors worry is carrying too much debt and which was already looking at a marked slowdown for the second half of the year.
Mattarella had tapped Draghi to pull Italy out of the pandemic last year. But last week, the 5-Stars boycotted a confidence vote tied to a bill aimed at helping Italians endure the cost-of-living crisis, prompting Draghi to offer to resign a first time.
Mattarella rejected that offer and asked Draghi to return to Parliament to brief lawmakers on the situation. The premier did so on Wednesday, appealing to party leaders to listen to the calls for unity from ordinary Italians.
“You don’t have to give the answer to me. You have to give it to all Italians,” he told lawmakers.
While the next steps were unclear, Mattarella seemed likely to dissolve Parliament after a period of consultations, paving the way for an election as soon as late September or early October. The current five-year term is due to expire in 2023.
Mattarella planned to meet with the presidents of the upper and lower chambers of Parliament later Thursday, his office said. The announcement cited the article in the Italian Constitution that says the president can dissolve Parliament.
Opinion polls have indicated the center-left Democratic Party and the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, which had remained in the opposition, are neck-and-neck.
Democrat leader Enrico Letta said Parliament had betrayed Italy.
“Let Italians show at the ballot that they are smarter than their representatives,” he tweeted.
The Brothers of Italy has long been allied with the center-right Forza Italia of ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi and the League of Matteo Salvini, suggesting that a center-right alliance would likely prevail in any election and could propel Brothers’ leader Giorgia Meloni to become Italy’s first female premier.
Meloni, who has been gunning for an early election since before the crisis erupted, was triumphant.
“The will of the people is expressed in one way: by voting. Let’s give hope and strength back to Italy,” she said.
Some commentators noted that Draghi’s government, which has been among Europe’s strongest supporters of Ukraine, collapsed in large part thanks to political leaders who previously had ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Berlusconi has vacationed with Putin and considered him a friend; Salvini opposed EU sanctions against Russia after its 2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula; and then there’s 5-Star leader Giuseppe Conte’s opposition to Italian military aid to Ukraine.
After 5-Star senators boycotted last week’s vote, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio accused Conte of giving Putin a gift. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/italys-draghi-heads-to-president-after-government-implodes/ | 2022-07-21T13:34:25Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/italys-draghi-heads-to-president-after-government-implodes/ | false |
600+ attendees, 70+ expert speakers and several Fortune 500 partners from Goldman Sachs, PGIM Real Estate and JP Morgan on board
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversity in Commercial Real Estate (DCRE), powered by Avant-Garde Network, the nation's leading conference for professionals of color in commercial real estate, hosts its 4th annual conference from July 28-31, 2022. Attendees will participate in four days of dealmaking, keynotes, masterclasses, panels, recruiting and networking at Columbia University.
Adeola Adejobi, Founder and CEO of DCRE, is pleased to welcome the ongoing influx of partner sponsors, record-breaking both in number and stature this year, including Starbucks, PGIM Real Estate, Goldman Sachs, Community Preservation Corporation, JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, JLL, NAI Global, NEF, LISC, CREA, Amazon, Columbia University's Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate and more. Companies will connect with diverse attendees around recruiting and providing access to capital, an area where emerging developers struggle the most.
"This conference is about leveling the playing field, working with the right partners who are dedicated to diversity and connecting them to talent and entrepreneurs", says Adejobi. "DCRE creates a space on a national level to help bridge the wide diversity gap in commercial real estate. Our conference is known to help attendees find career opportunities, business partners, and secure capital for their deals. We are committed to increasing our results and impact, year after year."
Key industry leaders participating in this year's conference include: Tammy K. Jones, CEO and Founder of Basis Investment Group, H. Jerome Russell, President of H. J. Russell & Company and Russell New Urban Development, LLC, Dr. Gina Merritt, Principal at Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures, LLC, Buwa Binitie, Managing Principal at Dantes Partners, Warner Walker, Director of Global Store Development at Starbucks, Yarojin Robinson, Managing Director of Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group (UIG) at Goldman Sachs, Ola Oyinsan Hixon, Executive Director and Assistant Portfolio Manager at PGIM Real Estate.
Register at http://diversitycrec.com. Sponsors and recruiters may contact info@avantgardenetwork.com to learn more. Follow DCRE on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.
Diversity in Commercial Real Estate (DCRE) hosts the leading and largest conference in the U.S. that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion in CRE. The national DCRE community includes 4,000+ professionals, entrepreneurs and developers. Annually, DCRE facilitates masterclasses, training, workshops, networking, real estate tours and career opportunities supported by corporate partners committed to closing racial equity gaps in commercial real estate.
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday for the first time in 11 years by a larger-than-expected amount, joining and other major central banks to target stubbornly high inflation.
The move raises new questions about whether the rush to make credit more expensive will at the cost of easing prices for people spending more on food, fuel and everything in between.
The ECB’s surprise hike of half a percentage point for the 19 countries using the euro currency is expected to be followed by another increase in September, possibly of another half a point. Bank President Christine Lagarde had last month.
The bigger hike was justified by an “updated assessment of inflation risks,” the ECB said, and means the bank leaves an era of negative interest rates.
“Economic activity is slowing. Russia’s unjustified aggression towards Ukraine is an ongoing drag on growth,” Lagarde said at a news conference. “The impact of high inflation on purchasing power, continuous supply constraints and higher uncertainty are having a dampening effect on the economy. Taken together, these factors are significantly clouding the outlook for the second half of 2022 and beyond.”
The ECB is coming late to the party in its rate liftoff — a token of inflation that turned out to be higher and more stubborn than first expected and of the heavily exposed to the war in Ukraine and a . Recession predictions have increased for later this year and next year as soaring bills for electricity, fuel and gas deal a .
“The economic outlook is worsening by the day,” said Carsten Brzeski, chief eurozone economist at ING bank. “At the same time, headline inflation is still increasing and in our view will only come down gradually towards the end of the year, if it comes down at all. In hindsight, the very gradual and cautious normalization process the ECB started at the end of last year has simply been too slow and too late.”
Recession concerns have helped , which adds to the ECB’s inflation fighting task by worsening already high energy prices. That is because oil is priced in dollars.
Raising rates is seen as the standard cure for in the eurozone in June and largely driven by soaring energy prices. The bank’s benchmarks affect how much it costs banks to borrow — and so help determine what they charge to lend.
But by making credit harder to get, rate increases can slow economic growth, a major conundrum for the ECB as well as for the Federal Reserve. in June and could do so again at its next meeting. The , and even Switzerland’s central bank last month.
The goal for all central banks is to get inflation back down to acceptable levels — for the ECB, it’s 2% annually — without tipping the economy into recession. It’s difficult to get right as central banks reverse what has been a decade of very low rates and inflation. The ECB increase is the first since 2011.
Yet the European economy has the added worry of that is used to generate electricity, heat homes and fuel energy-intensive industries such as steel, glassmaking and agriculture. Even without a total cutoff, , leading countries over sanctions and support for Ukraine.
Those recession worries lead analysts to think that the path of ECB rate increases may have an upper limit after expected hikes in September and through the end of the year.
Rising interest rates follow the end of the bank’s 1.7 trillion euro ($1.7 trillion) stimulus program that helped keep longer-term borrowing costs low for government and companies as they weathered the pandemic recession.
Those bond-market borrowing rates are now rising again, especially for more . has brought back bad memories of Europe’s debt crisis a decade ago. There are fears that the former ECB president, who has pushed policies meant to keep debt manageable and boost growth in Europe’s third-largest economy, won’t be around to help stop the eurozone from plunging again into crisis.
Lagarde is expected to unveil at least some aspects of a new that would combat unjustified government borrowing rates fed by market speculation. That, however, would likely not cover higher borrowing costs that result from unwise government decisions.
The hassle is unique to the ECB because it oversees 19 countries that are in different financial shape but use one currency.
The bank’s lowest rate, the deposit rate on money left overnight by banks, was raised from minus 0.5% to zero. | https://www.timesleader.com/wire/nation-world/1566497/europes-central-bank-backs-larger-than-expected-rate-hike | 2022-07-21T13:34:35Z | https://www.timesleader.com/wire/nation-world/1566497/europes-central-bank-backs-larger-than-expected-rate-hike | false |
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Joe Biden will make a stop in Wilkes-Barre Thursday.
The city of Wilkes-Barre is getting ready for President Biden’s visit to Wilkes University where he will be making a speech at the university’s Marts Center Thursday afternoon.
The White House says he is expected to talk about community safety and crime-related issues, a hot topic in communities across the nation and in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.
President Biden will be unveiling his “Safer American Plan” which funds the police, invests in crime prevention, and takes additional steps on keeping dangerous guns out of the wrong hands.
Ahead of the presidents visit, here are a couple of things you should know:
- There’s no parking on the 300 block of ross street, and 200 block of south franklin street.
- Also expect traffic changes in the city, on Interstate 81, and the Cross Valley throughout the day.
- President Biden is scheduled to touch down in Avoca around 1:45 p.m. and will deliver his remarks at 3:15.
Eyewitness News will have team coverage throughout the day. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/local-news/president-biden-to-visit-wilkes-university/ | 2022-07-21T13:34:53Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/local-news/president-biden-to-visit-wilkes-university/ | true |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The right to use contraceptives would be inscribed into law under a measure Democrats are pushing through the House, their latest campaign-season response to worries that a conservative Supreme Court that’s erased federal abortion rights could go further.
The House planned to vote Thursday on the legislation and send it to the Senate, where its fate seemed uncertain. The push underscored that Democrats are latching onto their own version of culture-war battles to appeal to female, progressive and minority voters by casting the court and Republicans as extremists intent on obliterating rights taken for granted for years.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said now that the “radical, Republican-stacked Supreme Court” overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, GOP lawmakers want to do more than ban abortion.
“Those of us who’ve been in Congress a while can tell you that they have been against contraception, family planning, birth control the entire time,” said Pelosi, D-Calif. “This is their moment. Clarence Thomas has made that clear. They’re right down to the fundamentals of privacy that they want to erase.”
In his opinion overturning Roe v. Wade last month, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that the court should now review other precedents. He mentioned rulings that affirmed the rights of same-sex marriage in 2015, same-sex intimate relationships in 2003 and married couples’ use of contraceptives in 1965.
Thomas did not specify a 1972 decision that legalized the use of contraceptives by unmarried people as well, but Democrats say they consider that at risk as well.
Thomas and congressional Republicans “are about one thing, control,” said Rep. Kathy Manning, D-N.C., chief sponsor of the contraception bill, which has around 150 co-sponsors, all Democrats.
“These extremists are working to take away the rights of women, to take away our right to decide when to have children, to take away our right to control our own lives and our own bodies. And we will not let this happen,” she said.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who is close to GOP leaders, said he doubted the legislation could win the Republican support it will need to survive in the Senate. Democrats there have introduced a contraception bill similar to the House version.
“I think it’s pure hysteria” by Democrats, Cornyn said of the contraception rights bill. “It’s not in jeopardy” of being repealed, he said.
House Democrats have begun forcing votes on these and other issues related to privacy rights, hoping for long-shot victories or to at least energize sympathetic voters and donors and force Republicans from competitive districts in difficult spots. The House voted last week to revive a nationwide right to abortion, with every Republican voting no, and voted largely along party lines to bar prosecuting women traveling to states where abortion remains legal.
The House voted Tuesday to keep same-sex marriage legal, with 47 Republicans joining all Democrats in backing the measure. Though 157 Republicans voted no, that tally raised expectations that the bill could win support from at least 10 GOP senators and get the 60 votes needed to clear the 50-50 Senate, sending it to President Joe Biden for his signature.
The contraception bill explicitly allows the use of contraceptives and gives the medical community the right to provide them, covering “any device or medication used to prevent pregnancy.” Listed examples include oral contraceptives, injections, implants like intrauterine devices and emergency contraceptives, which prevent pregnancy several days after unprotected sex.
The bill lets the federal and state government, patients and health care providers bring civil suits against states or state officials that violate its provisions.
Same-sex marriage may have such broad public acceptance that growing numbers of Republicans are willing to vote for it. But anti-abortion groups oppose the contraception legislation, and it remains to be seen if significant numbers of GOP lawmakers are willing to make that break.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America said the legislation “seeks to bail out the abortion industry, trample conscience rights, and require uninhibited access to dangerous chemical abortion drugs.” The National Right to Life Committee said it “goes far beyond the scope of contraception” and would cover abortion pills like RU486, which supporters said was incorrect.
Spokespeople for House GOP leaders did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the legislation.
The measure drew a mixed reaction from two of the Senate’s more moderate Republicans.
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said she was “most likely” to support the measure. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, demurred, saying she was working on bipartisan legislation that she said would codify the rights to abortion and perhaps for contraception.
There are few state restrictions on contraceptive use, said Elizabeth Nash, who studies state reproductive health policies for the Guttmacher Institute, a research organization that supports abortion rights.
Nash said she was concerned that there will be efforts to curb emergency contraceptives and intrauterine devices and to help providers and institutions refuse to provide contraceptive services. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/politics/house-dems-move-to-protect-contraception-from-supreme-court/ | 2022-07-21T13:35:38Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/politics/house-dems-move-to-protect-contraception-from-supreme-court/ | false |
STEAMBOAT, Colo., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso, the leading technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, today announced that it has expanded its service to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Pacaso first launched its Colorado operations in October 2021 in Aspen, Telluride, and Vail and now offers buyers the unique opportunity to co-own 1/8 to 1/2 of a contemporary second home in the greater Steamboat area.
"Pacaso has helped many families become second home owners in Colorado since our launch in the destination in 2021 and we're excited to bring our co-ownership model to Steamboat Springs and continue our growth here. Steamboat has incredible year-round recreation, breathtaking natural resources, a historic downtown, vibrant arts and culture, popular nearby mineral springs and countless mountain pursuits and is a high-demand second home destination," said Pacaso Co-Founder and CEO Austin Allison.
Pacaso's first listing in the area is a four-bedroom, five-bathroom home presenting modern living in a classic mountain setting. With majestic mountain views and the soothing sounds of nearby Fish Creek, this light-filled townhome is part of the Barn Village community that includes a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and hot tub. The sleek home has high ceilings and large windows, creating an airy feel and connection with the pristine scenery and beautiful views of Buffalo Pass. The home features a chef's kitchen, four spacious bedrooms, a loft with a wet bar and a heated balcony overlooking the Steamboat Ski area.
"The demand for second homes has increased the strain on many mountain towns, including places like Steamboat. Pacaso homes are owned by an average of six families who come back over and over again and are invested in the community's long-term well-being," continued Allison. "These families offset the stress of constantly catering to transients as it's not a revolving door of 30 new groups on average every year like you find with short term rentals."
"Most people can only dream of owning a luxury home in a world class ski resort like Steamboat Springs. For some, it's cost prohibitive or they simply won't use a second home enough to justify the expense. With the unique co-ownership model that Pacaso offers, that dream can become a reality at just one-eighth of the price," commented Dayna Horton from Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's. "By turning one unit into eight, this also frees up inventory for locals who have struggled with affordability in expensive resort communities."
Pacaso partners with all interested real estate agents and brokerages in markets where it operates. Real estate agents representing buyers who purchase a share of a Pacaso home receive a 3% referral commission, plus Pacaso equity in the form of 500 RSUs. Agents in Colorado who are interested in working with Pacaso can learn more on the company's website. The company works with a variety of local businesses to support its operations in Colorado.
To see all available homes, please visit the Pacaso website.
Pacaso® is a technology-enabled marketplace that modernizes real estate co-ownership to make owning a second home possible and enjoyable for more people. Pacaso curates luxury listings with premium amenities and high-end contemporary interior design, offers ⅛ to ½ ownership with integrated financing, and, after purchase, professionally manages the home and supports seamless resale. Co-founded by Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff in 2020, Pacaso operates in top second home destinations around the world. Pacaso has been certified as a Great Place to Work and is recognized as one of Glassdoor's 2022 Best Places to Work.
For more information about Pacaso and to view luxury second home listings, visit www.pacaso.com or download the Pacaso app for Android or iPhone. You can also follow Pacaso on social media @PacasoHomes on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or @Pacaso_Homes on TikTok.
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LONDON, UK — As the World Health Organization's emergency committee convenes Thursday to consider for the second time within weeks whether to declare monkeypox a global crisis, some scientists say the striking differences between the outbreaks in Africa and in developed countries will complicate any coordinated response.
African officials say they are already treating the continent's epidemic as an emergency. But experts elsewhere say the mild version of monkeypox in Europe, North America and beyond makes an emergency declaration unnecessary even if the virus can't be stopped. British officials recently downgraded their assessment of the disease, given its lack of severity.
Monkeypox has been entrenched for decades in parts of central and western Africa, where diseased wild animals occasionally infect people in rural areas in relatively contained epidemics. The disease in Europe, North America and beyond has circulated since at least May among gay and bisexual men. The epidemic in rich countries was likely triggered by sex at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
Some experts worry these and other differences could possibly deepen existing medical inequities between poor and wealthy nations.
There are now more than 15,000 monkeypox cases worldwide. While the United States, Britain, Canada and other countries have bought millions of vaccines, none have gone to Africa, where a more severe version of monkeypox has already killed more than 70 people. Rich countries haven't yet reported any monkeypox deaths.
“What’s happening in Africa is almost entirely separate from the outbreak in Europe and North America,” said Dr. Paul Hunter, a professor of medicine at Britain’s University of East Anglia who previously advised WHO on infectious diseases.
The U.N. health agency said this week that outside of Africa, 99% of all reported monkeypox cases are in men and of those, 98% are in men who have sex with other men. Still, the disease can infect anyone in close, physical contact with a monkeypox patient, regardless of their sexual orientation.
“In these very active gay sexual networks, you have men who really, really don’t want people to know what they’re doing and may not themselves always know who they are having sex with,” Hunter said.
Some of those men may be married to women or have families unaware of their sexual activity, which “makes contact tracing extremely difficult and even things like asking people to come forward for testing,” Hunter said, explaining why vaccination may be the most effective way to shut down the outbreak.
That’s probably not the case in Africa, where limited data suggests monkeypox is mainly jumping into people from infected animals. Although African experts acknowledge they could be missing cases among gay and bisexual men, given limited surveillance and stigmatization against LGBTQ people, authorities have relied on standard measures like isolation and education to control the disease.
Dr. Placide Mbala, a virologist who directs the global health department at Congo’s Institute of National Biomedical Research, said there are also noticeable differences between patients in Africa and the West.
“We see here (in Congo) very quickly, after three to four days, visible lesions in people exposed to monkeypox,” Mbala said, adding that someone with so many visible lesions is unlikely to go out in public, thus preventing further transmission.
But in countries including Britain and the U.S., doctors have observed some infected people with only one or two lesions, often in their genitals.
“You wouldn’t notice that if you’re just with that person in a taxi or a bar,” Mbala said. “So in the West, people without these visible lesions may be silently spreading the disease.”
He said different approaches in different countries will likely be needed to stop the global outbreak, making it challenging to adopt a single response strategy worldwide, like those for Ebola and COVID-19.
Dr. Dimie Ogoina, a professor of medicine at Nigeria's Niger Delta University, said he feared the world’s limited vaccine supplies would result in a repeat of the problems that arose in the coronavirus pandemic, when poorer countries were left empty-handed after rich countries hoarded most of the doses.
“It does not make sense to just control the outbreak in Europe and America, because you will then still have the (animal) source of the outbreak in Africa,” said Ogoina, who sits on WHO’s monkeypox emergency committee.
This week, U.S. officials said more than 100,000 monkeypox vaccine doses were being sent to states in the next few days, with several million more on order for the months ahead. The U.S. has reported more than 2,000 cases so far, with hundreds more added every day.
Some U.S. public health experts have begun to wonder if the outbreak is becoming widespread enough that monkeypox will become a new sexually transmitted disease.
Declaring monkeypox to be a global emergency could also inadvertently worsen the rush for vaccines, despite the mildness of the disease being seen in most countries.
Dr. Hugh Adler, who treats monkeypox patients in Britain, said there aren’t many serious cases or infections beyond gay and bisexual men. Still, he said it was frustrating that more vaccines weren’t available, since the outbreak was doubling about every two weeks in the U.K..
“If reclassifying monkeypox as a global emergency will make (vaccines available), then maybe that’s what needs to be done,” he said. “But in an ideal world, we should be able to make the necessary interventions without the emergency declaration.” | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/who-monkeypox/507-1da57825-90c1-44ff-94d0-e9c882c7086b | 2022-07-21T13:35:53Z | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/who-monkeypox/507-1da57825-90c1-44ff-94d0-e9c882c7086b | false |
World’s oldest male giant panda dies at age 35 in Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — The oldest male giant panda in captivity has died at age 35 at a Hong Kong theme park after his health deteriorated.
An An lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999. The female panda, Jia Jia, died in 2016 at age 38, making her the oldest panda in captivity.
Ocean Park mourned An An as a family member who grew with the park and built bonds with locals and tourists.
“An An has brought us fond memories with numerous heart-warming moments. His cleverness and playfulness will be dearly missed,” Paulo Pong, chairman of Ocean Park Corporation, said in a statement.
An An had high blood pressure, a common condition among geriatric pandas. Over the past three weeks, An An had been kept out of sight from visitors at the park as his health worsened. He stopped eating solid food and was significantly less active in recent days.
Last week, hundreds left comments on an Ocean Park post about An An’s condition, wishing him a speedy recovery.
He was euthanized to prevent further suffering Thursday morning after veterinarians from Ocean Park and government authorities consulted the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, Ocean Park said.
“An An lived a full life that ended at the respectable age of 35 – the equivalent of 105 years in human age,” the statement read.
Hong Kong was given another panda pair — Ying Ying, a female, and a male, Le Le — in 2007 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the city’s return to China.
China commonly engages in “panda diplomacy” where the mammals exclusively found in China are leased to other countries as a sign of goodwill.
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‘We’ve got trouble’: Tulare County Office of Education performs beloved ‘The Music Man’
The Tulare County Office of Education Theatre Company's production of "The Music Man" opens Friday, July 22 at L.J. Williams Theater on the campus of Redwood High School in Visalia.
Other production days are July 23 and July 28-30.
The Tony Award-winning "The Music Man," which debuted on Broadway in 1957 and was adapted into a hit 1962 Oscar-nominated film, tells the story of a fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize.
His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen.
The production features such famous musical numbers as "Ya Got Trouble," "Gary, Indiana," "Shipoopi," "Till There Was You" and "76 Trombones."
The TCOE cast includes:
- Harold Hill – Rahim Pullom, 12th grade, Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
- Marian Paroo – Tessa Hemphill, 12th grade, Redwood High School
- Charlie Cowell – Zion Sears, 9th grade, Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
- Mayor Shinn – Jacob Lucio, 10th grade, Redwood High School
- Tommy Djilas – Leo Paez, 8th grade, Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
- Amaryllis – Ella Marshall, 4th grade, Shannon Ranch Elementary School
- Mrs. Paroo – Rivka Sears, 12th grade, Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
- Winthrop Paroo – Maddox Verrisimo, 4th grade, Shannon Ranch Elementary School
- Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn – Paige Ragan, 12th grade, Mt. Whitney High School
- Zaneeta Shinn – Elisabeth Smith, 12th grade, Redwood High School
- Gracie Shinn – Calvary Sears, 5th grade, Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
- Alma Hix – Rachel Espinoza, 10th grade, Homeschool
- Maud Dunlop – Sarah Johnson, 12th grade, Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
- Ethel Toffelmeir – Lyra Paez, 12th grade, Golden West High School
- Mrs. Squires – Angelina Nichols, 9th grade, Redwood High School
- Constable Locke – Dean Johnson, 9th grade, Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center
Ticket prices are $15 for general admission and $25 for preferred seating.
Preferred seating is a roped-off section of the house. All other seating is first come, first served.
Tickets are sold Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can pay for your tickets with cash, check, or credit card. Online sales are not available.
Tickets can be purchased at the Tulare County Office of Education Administration Building at 6200 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, or the ERS Library at the Doe Avenue Complex at 7000 Doe Ave., Suite A, Visalia.
You can also purchase tickets over the phone at 559-651-3041 or one hour prior to showtime at the box office at the L.J. Williams Theater.
Curtain times are 7:30 p.m., with the box office opening at 6:30 p.m. and the house opening at 7 p.m. Matinees are on July 23 and July 30. Curtain times are 2 p.m., with the box office opening at 1 p.m. and the house opening at 1:30 p.m.
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Tour de France riders will take on the second individual time trial of this year’s race on Saturday (23rd July 2022), a 40.7km (25.3-mile) flat course from Lacapelle-Marival to Rocamadour, so they’ll be swapping from road bikes to specialist TT bikes for the day.
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Time trial performance could be very important to the GC (General Classification) outcome with just the largely ceremonial final stage to follow, so let’s check out the tech that the riders will use to shave the seconds.
Geometry
Time trial bikes tend to have steeper frame angles than road bikes, the idea being to pivot the rider further forward around the bottom bracket for a more aerodynamic, flat-backed riding position.
Bike geometry 101: Learn why frame angles & trail matter
Pinarello’s new Bolide F time trial bike, for instance, as used by Ineos Grenadiers, has a 77° seat angle whereas the brand’s Dogma F road bike’s seat angle is between 72° and 74.4°, depending on the frame size.
Pinarello announces Bolide F as its “fastest bike ever”
A time trial bike’s head tube is also much shorter, as a rule. It’s 96mm on a 52cm Pinarello Bolide F compared with 123mm on an 53cm Dogma F.
The front end of most high-end time trial bikes is kept low by a stem that is integrated into the frame. Again, the Pinarello Bolide F (above) is a good example, as is the new Colnago TT1 (below).
If a rider needs a higher front end, that’s usually achieved through the use of a tall stack of spacers.
Colnago has gone for a very short head tube and a tall stack of spacers under each elbow rest to get the correct position.
Check out Colnago's newly updated TT1
It says that this approach offers less drag than “a more voluminous frame”.
Frame tubes
Time trial bikes come with frame tubes and features that use airfoil shaping to slip through the air with the minimum of drag.
Merida’s Time Warp TT is typical of the genre in its use of a super-deep head tube and a seat tube that is cut away around the leading edge of the rear wheel. The seat tube is shaped for aerodynamics too, as are the seatstays which join the seat tube low to minimise the bike’s frontal area.
The down tube is dropped and cut away around the trailing edge of the front wheel in order to manage airflow in that area, while the fork legs are narrow and deep too.
It depends on the brand but frame tube profiles are often cut off square at the back rather than trailing away gradually. This is designed to maintain most of the aero performance of a deeper tube while saving weight and staying with UCI equipment rules.
Virtually all brands say that their time trial bikes have been designed using CFD (computational fluid dynamics) software and validated in the wind tunnel.
Pinarello added disc brakes to the latest version of the Bolide and, all other things being equal, that would have increased drag by 1.4%.
“This deficiency was recovered during the development process, thanks to a complete re-design of the seat tube, seat post, top stays [seatstays], and chainstays, which counter-balanced the increased aerodynamic drag of the disc brake to create an aerodynamically equivalent bike and rider system,” Pinarello said.
Hidden components
Designers hide many components from the wind to improve aerodynamic efficiency. Fork crowns and stems are typically incorporated into a bike’s existing silhouette so as not to increase the frontal area.
Giant shelters the front brake of its Trinity time trial bike behind the fork, for example.
The rear brake is located on the underside of the chainstays, just behind the bottom bracket.
The Shimano Di2 Junction A box on the BikeExchange-Jayco bikes is zip-tied to the underside of the saddle.
On this bike, it’s tucked in the end of the aerobar.
Where used, water bottles and cages are designed to integrate almost seamlessly with the frame.
You’ll see virtually no external cables or brake hoses on a pro-level time trial bike. Everything is hidden away so that it can’t disturb the airflow. Many top-level TT bikes, such as Colnago’s TT1, are designed only for electronic shifting. The complicated routing required would be unsuitable for traditional cables.
Aerobars
The idea of aerobars is that they allow the rider to achieve an aerodynamically efficient position that has in many cases been honed in the wind tunnel, while being comfortable enough to stay in that position for the duration of the stage or race.
The horizontal distance between the centre of the bottom bracket and the tips of the extensions (including controls/levers) must not be more than 75cm in most cases (although it can be up to 85cm for riders 1.90m and taller – so Superman positions, with arms stretched out ahead of the rider, are not allowed.
Most riders use standard bars that are adjusted to suit their dimensions. The maximum dimension of the cross-section of each extension is 4cm, but they can be set further forward or back to get the right position.
The height of the armrests and extensions can usually be set with the use of spacers.
Most pro riders these days tend to go for a setup with their forearms angled upwards rather than horizontal, believing it helps in terms of both comfort and speed.
UCI rules state, “The handlebar extensions plus any accessories (controls, levers, etc and all their mounting accessories) must be within ±10 cm with a tolerance of 5mm from the level defined by the middle of the elbow/forearm supports. Elbow rest pads must not be taken into account during the measurement.”
A lot of riders are right on the limit these days.
“The maximum inclination of each elbow rest (measured on the support surface of the arm) is 15°,” says the UCI.
Ineos Grenadiers use custom 3D-printed bar extensions. These are created by scanning each rider’s forearms in the most aerodynamic position and then 3D printing them in titanium.
The idea is that this allows each athlete to ride with no gap between the bar extensions and their forearms to keep drag to a minimum.
3D-printing titanium takes a long time but complex components can be made using this technique, Pinarello doesn’t need to invest in new manufacturing tools, and the design can be changed easily to suit different riders.
Consumers can now have bar extensions custom-made too. How much? It’ll depend on the result of your preliminary assessment, but it’s not going to be cheap.
Grip
You see grip tape used extensively on base bars, shifters and aero extensions to stop riders’ hands from slipping, particularly when sweaty.
On this Team BikeExchange-Jayco bike, foam cushioning has been added at the end of the extensions for comfort and a firmer handhold.
The material covering the topside of the aero extensions on UAE Team Emirates bikes is the CPC polymer that Prologo uses on some of its saddles. It is designed to provide grip and damp vibration.
Shifters
Multiple shifters are possible with the electronic systems that all pro teams use.
This means that riders can change gear while their hands are positioned at the ends of the aero extensions – as they are most of the time – and also from the base bar when they’re riding out of the saddle or cornering.
This UAE Colnago TT1 has Campagnolo EPS buttons on the underside of his aero extensions…
…and also at the ends of the base bar.
Some riders just have one button on each of their aero extensions, one to move the rear derailleur inward and the other to move it outward. On a fast TT course, there’s rarely any need to change between chainrings. This rider is using Shimano’s R9160 Di2 Remote Triathlon Shifters.
As well as the buttons (above) Campagnolo offers ’Back to Zero position’ bar end controls. One lever controls each derailleur. You push the lever up to move the chain in one direction and down to move it the other. The lever always returns to its central position.
Wheels
If it’s a flat course like Stage 20 of the 2022 Tour de France, most riders will go with a disc wheel at the rear. Disc wheels weigh more than standard spoked wheels – this Vision Metron TFW isn’t heavy by disc standards but it’s still 970g. The advantage, though, is their amazing aerodynamic efficiency.
You’ll see deep-section wheels up front, the only exception being in blustery conditions when more depth can make for difficult handling.
Many teams use tri-spoke or 4-spoke front wheels. This is a Cadex 4-spoke Aero Tubular wheel, for instance. Again, it's not the lightest wheel in the world – it has a claimed weight of 760g – but the spokes are shaped specifically to reduce drag and that's a more important consideration.
Gearing
Riders tend to push bigger gears on their time trial bike than they do on their standard road bike. Many find it possible to produce more power this way, and they don’t need to be ready to respond to unexpected accelerations like they do when riding in a group.
The gears chosen will depend to some degree on the stage profile, but 56-tooth and 58-tooth outer chainrings are common on flatter courses.
A 56/44-tooth chainset is fitted on the UAE bike (above) which is by no means unusual.
And this is a 58/46-tooth chainset on a BikeExchange-Jayco bike.
Saddle
Some riders use a regular saddle on their time trial bike. Geraint Thomas, for example, tends to use a Fizik Arione, as he does on his road bike (you can just about see the back of it in the picture below). He knows what he likes and he’s sticking with it!
Other riders switch saddles, though, for ones that are designed specifically for time trialling.
The geometry of a time trial bike and the low riding position adopted on aerobars means that many riders feel more comfortable with a saddle that has deeper padding at the front end. Many time trial saddles have a shorter than normal nose so as not to restrict movement.
This is Filippo Ganna’s bike fitted with a Fizik Ares, which is a popular choice with Ineos Grenadiers even though the model was dropped from the lineup several years ago.
This UAE Team Emirates rider is using a Prologo Dimension Tri with a recess that’s designed to reduce pressure when in an aero position while the CPC texture on the top is designed to stop the rider from gradually creeping forward while pedalling, avoiding the need for periodic repositioning.
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Known globally as skincare's true hydration expert, LANEIGE has recently been experiencing fast growth in the US thanks to its effective, innovative, and delightfully imaginative products with smart formulas in satisfying textures, and iconic bestsellers like the Lip Sleeping Mask and Water Sleeping Mask.
LANEIGE reached a new milestone during Amazon Prime Day this year, topping the Beauty & Personal care category and ranking as one of the bestselling brands of the global shopping event. The brand's star product, Lip Sleeping Mask (Berry), was the #1 sold product in the Beauty & Personal care category with the Lip Glowy Balm (Berry) coming in at #3. Water Sleeping Mask was also one of the top 100 products sold in this category.
"The impressive performance we made during this year's Amazon Prime Day is the direct result of our efforts in expanding our interactions with customers through a 360° omnichannel strategy and marketing communications, combined with the superior quality and innovation of our best-selling products in the North American market. We will continue to provide local customers with the brands and products they need as we make an active push into various sales channels," says Robin Na, President & General Manager of Amorepacific North America RHQ (Regional Headquarter).
With a wide range of lip and skincare products including Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream, Water Sleeping Mask, and their bestselling Lip Sleeping Mask, LANEIGE has strengthened its presence in the North American market through an expanded investment to raise brand awareness resulting in a 100% YoY sales growth in the first half of the year.
In addition to LANEIGE's explosive success, Sulwhasoo and innisfree of Amorepacific US have also shown incredible performance during Amazon Prime Day this year. Sulwhasoo's most recognized First Care Activating Serum sold out enitrely, and innisfree's beloved Daily UV Defense Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum 36, ranked 34th in the Beauty & Personal Care category.
Global beauty company Amorepacific has strengthened its presence as a K-beauty leader with its skincare brands including AMOREPACIFIC, Sulwhasoo, LANEIGE and innisfree since its official entry into the American market in 2002. Recently,the company has expanded into e-commerce and multi-brand store channels, in response to changes in the market during the pandemic. As a result, the North American division saw a staggering 60% increase in sales during the first quarter in 2022.
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Graham Mansfield: Hale man cleared of terminally ill wife's murder
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A man who cut his terminally ill wife's throat in a suicide pact has been cleared of her murder.
Graham Mansfield, 73, said he slit his wife Dyanne's throat at their home in Hale, Greater Manchester, in March 2021 in an "act of love".
He told Manchester Crown Court he had agreed to end her life before taking his own, but it had "all gone wrong".
Mansfield who denied murder and manslaughter was convicted of the latter by a jury on Thursday.
He pleaded not guilty to manslaughter on the grounds his actions were "undertaken through duress of circumstances".
Mr Justice Goose said sentencing of the "unusual case" would take place at 15:00 BST.
Mansfield said he killed his 71-year-old wife, who had cancer, months after she asked him to take her life "when things get bad for me".
The retired airport baggage handler told the court they were the "saddest words he had ever heard", but agreed to his wife's request as long as he could kill himself too.
A jury of 10 men and two women took 90 minutes to find Mansfield not guilty of murder and guilty of manslaughter.
Mansfield was found lying in a pool of blood at their home in Canterbury Road on the morning of 24 March last year, while the body of Mrs Mansfield was slumped in a chair at the bottom of their garden.
Emergency services attended the semi-detached property after Mansfield dialled 999 and told the operator he killed his wife of 40 years the previous evening before trying to kill himself.
Mrs Mansfield had bled heavily from a 6in (16cm) "gaping incised wound" and her windpipe had been severed.
Three knives and a lump hammer were found near her body.
Mansfield was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and later underwent surgery for wounds to his neck and both wrists.
The court heard when police spoke to the couple's family, friends and neighbours after his arrest, they spoke favourably about the defendant and his "unswerving devotion" to his wife.
Mansfield told the trial his wife, a retired clerk, was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 1999, which led to the removal of a kidney in 2004, but had enjoyed years of uninterrupted good health.
That came to an end in September 2020, when Dyanne was told she had lung cancer, which had spread to her lymph nodes, the jury heard.
He said a week later, they were told the cancer had reached stage four.
'Happy life together'
The court heard Mansfield had written a note which read: "We have decided to take our own lives". It also contained instructions on where to find the house keys and how to contact his sister.
A second note addressed to his family was also found.
It read: "We are sorry to burden you with this but there is no other way. When Dyanne was diagnosed with cancer, we made a pact.
"I couldn't bear to live without Dyanne and... as things got worse, it only reinforced our decision that the time has arrived.
"We hope you all understand. Don't get too upset. We have had a wonderful and happy life together."
Neither note was signed by Mrs Mansfield, the court heard.
Summing up the case, Mr Justice Goose told the jury if Mansfield was to be cleared of murder, they would have to be satisfied on the balance of probabilities there was a suicide pact and he made a genuine attempt to kill himself.
He added they may think his intentions were motivated by compassion for his wife, who was in pain, but acting through duress of circumstances did not make it lawful "however sympathetic you may feel about it".
The judge said it was not the Crown's case that there was no suicide pact but instead it was to ask the jury to consider all the evidence and ask whether it had been proved.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is proposing to spend roughly $37 billion for fighting and preventing crime, including $13 billion to help communities hire and train 100,000 police officers over five years.
Biden will outline his anti-crime program on Thursday during a visit to Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The Democratic president will request the money from Congress as part of his latest budget proposal, according to senior administration officials who previewed the plan on the condition of anonymity ahead of the formal announcement.
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When protecting yourself from airborne pathogens, just about any mask is better than no mask. However, for maximum safety and peace of mind, it’s better to go with a respirator that’s been tested and certified to live up to its performance claims.
In the United States, the N95 face mask is the gold standard for healthcare workers in hazardous conditions. In particular, N95 masks certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health promise the best protection of anything on the market. However, there’s also the KN95 respirator to consider. Because they look so similar to N95 masks, it’s easy to get confused between the two.
The most basic difference between N95 and KN95 masks is that N95 masks are certified for use in the USA, while KN95 masks are certified for use in China. Of course, that’s just related to the market they end up in, and the vast majority of both are still made in China. The main takeaway is that while the standards are nearly identical, N95 masks have some advantages over KN95 masks, mostly in the consistency department. To understand the functional differences between the two masks, it helps to start with an understanding of how both types work in general.
N95 and KN95 masks filter out the tiniest pathogens
Both respirator types are made with multiple layers of non-woven polypropylene fibers rated to remove 95 percent of particles measuring 0.5 microns — that’s where the “95” part of the name comes from. Contrary to one popular belief, both types can also be effective at filtering germs and viruses smaller than that, and that’s not just speculation; multiple studies actually back it up over the past 4 years.
There are a few reasons why N95 and KN95 masks are effective at filtering pathogens as small as roughly 0.1 microns. The biggest one is that airborne germs and viruses — particularly the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 — often cling to other foreign particles significantly larger than 0.3 microns, such as dust and moisture.
Even if you did encounter a lone virus floating free in the air, a properly fitting mask will probably still capture it. This is because of a phenomenon called Brownian Motion, which describes how particles move in the air when they contact other particles. This is heavily simplified, but essentially, if a 0.1-micron virus makes it through the first layer of a respirator, it will still at some point come into contact with one of the layers. Then, instead of bouncing through the mask and exposing the wearer, the minuscule particle would very likely just bounce into another layer of the mask, where it would be trapped, keeping the wearer safe.
What’s the difference between N95 and KN95 masks?
One big difference here is the same reason why some masks are better than others in general: The better a mask fits, the better it will be at consistently filtering out pathogens. One major reason why N95 masks are considered slightly more reliable is that an authentic, NIOSH-approved N95 mask will almost always have a pair of headbands instead of ear loops. KN95 masks, on the other hand, almost exclusively use ear loops. As you might imagine, affixing a mask to your skull is significantly more sturdy than attaching it to your ears.
Another reason that N95 masks are mandated for healthcare use is less obvious but arguably more important. As the Emergency Care Research Institute published in September 2020, only 70% of tested KN95 masks met the fitment and filtration standards they’re marketed to meet.
That’s in addition to scattered reports from healthcare workers across the country during early 2020 who claimed that the KN95 masks that were (at the time) authorized for emergency use showed signs of inconsistent production quality and at times, did not fit well. While those claims were and still are anecdotal, they’re still important because they came from professionals and were ultimately backed up by research.
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Both N95 and KN95 masks share a common feature: They are meant for single use only. While some people have documented that washing, sanitizing, and reusing a KN95 mask can still be effective, objective research has not backed up. Neither mask type should be reused if you want to be protected.
With that in mind, both N95 and KN95 masks offer good protection from airborne pathogens compared to cloth or surgical masks, but selecting an N95 mask is a better way to make absolutely certain that you’re getting a good one. Unfortunately, there’s currently no real reason to opt for a KN95 mask in the United States. The biggest reason they were so popular in the USA in 2020 was that supplies of certified N95 masks were running low in virus-plagued hospitals. With that no longer the case, there’s no point in choosing a mask that isn’t guaranteed to be of hospital-grade quality.
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This mask is made out of five layers of non-woven synthetic material and officially certified by the NIOSH, and if it’s good enough for doctors, it’s good enough for regular folks too. It’s durable enough to last through an entire day of construction and comes in a variety of bulk packages ranging from 10 units up to 1,000.
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SCRANTON, Pa., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Financial Services Corp. ("Peoples") (NASDAQ: PFIS), the bank holding company for Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company, today reported unaudited financial results at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Peoples reported net income of $9.4 million, or $1.30 per diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a 10.2% increase when compared to $8.5 million, or $1.18 per share for the comparable period of 2021. The increase in earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2022 is due to a $3.4 million increase to net interest income and $0.5 million increase in noninterest income when compared to the year ago period. Partially offsetting the increases were a $0.9 million increase in provision for loan losses due to $179.5 million in non-PPP loan growth in the current period, and higher noninterest expenses of $2.0 million due to higher salaries and benefits and occupancy and equipment costs in part due to our investment in our market expansion strategy and digital technology upgrade.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2022, totaled $19.0 million or $2.63 per diluted share, a 5.6% increase over $18.0 million or $2.49 per diluted share in the prior year's period. The increase in earnings in the six months ended June 30, 2022 is a result of increased net interest income of $5.3 million and an increase of $0.4 million in noninterest income. Partially offsetting the increases were a $1.7 million increase in provision for loan losses and an increase of $3.6 million to noninterest expense. Strong loan growth resulted in a provision for loan losses of $1.3 million in the current six month period, as compared to a credit to the loan loss provision of $0.4 million in the year ago period. Higher noninterest expenses were mainly due to higher salaries and benefits of $2.1 million and higher occupancy and equipment costs of $1.5 million in part due to our continued investment in our market expansion strategy and our recent digital technology upgrade which commenced during the final six months of 2021.
NOTABLES
- Record first half earnings of $19.0 million or $2.63 per diluted share.
- Dividends paid during the first six month of 2022 totaled $0.78 per share representing a 5.4% increase from the same period in 2021.
- Net loan growth for the six months ended June 30, 2022, excluding Small Business Administration ("SBA") Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans, was $278.3 million or 24.8% annualized.
- Return on average assets ("ROAA") was 1.12% and 1.14% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 1.14% and 1.23% for the comparable periods in 2021.
- Return on average equity ("ROE") was 11.71% and 11.81% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 10.72% and 11.35% for the comparable periods in 2021.
- Return on average tangible equity was 14.62% and 14.69% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 13.39% and 14.19% for the comparable periods in 2021.
- Tax-equivalent net interest income, a non-GAAP measure, increased $5.5 million or 13.1% to $47.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $41.8 million for the same period in 2021.
- Nonperforming assets as a percentage of loans and foreclosed assets at June 30, 2022 improved to 0.18% from 0.21% at December 31, 2021, and from 0.33% at June 30, 2021.
INCOME STATEMENT REVIEW
During the first half of 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee ("FOMC") began increasing the federal funds rate in an attempt to curb inflation. Since March 2022, there have been 3 rate increases, totaling 150 basis points and additional rate hikes are anticipated. These increases directly impact our core source of income, net interest income through yields on investments and loans and the cost of funding via deposits and borrowings. Through June 30, 2022, we have realized higher rates on our existing adjustable rate loans and new originations. In addition, we have been able to hold our funding costs relatively stable despite the 150 basis point rate hike. However, our funding costs may increase in the future as a result of the FOMC rate adjustments and local competition for deposits.
Calculated on a fully taxable equivalent basis ("FTE"), a non-GAAP measure[1], our net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was 3.06%, an increase of 9 basis points when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022, and an increase of 10 basis points when compared to 2.96% for the same three month period in 2021. The increase in net interest margin from the prior three month period was due to an increase in earning assets, redeployment of excess liquidity into higher yielding loans and investment securities and stable funding costs. The tax-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets increased 12 basis points to 3.34% during the three months ended June 30, 2022 from 3.22% during the three months ended March 31, 2022, and increased 2 basis points when compared to 3.32% for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Our cost of funds, which represents our average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities, increased 4 basis points to 0.39% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 when compared to 0.35% during the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to a 3 basis point increase to the cost of deposits and the addition of higher-costing short-term borrowings to fund a portion of loan growth. Our cost of funds fell 11 basis points to 0.39% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to 0.50% in the prior year period due primarily to an 11 basis points decrease to the cost of interest-bearing deposits, the result of our efforts to reduce deposit rates during 2021 and the first three months of 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Results – Comparison to Prior-Year Quarter
Tax-equivalent net interest income, a non-GAAP measure, for the three months ended June 30, increased $3.5 million or 17.0% to $24.2 million in 2022 from $20.7 million in 2021. The increase in tax equivalent net interest income was due to higher tax-equivalent interest income of $3.2 million coupled with lower interest expense of $0.3 million. The higher interest income was the result of an increase in average earning assets, which offset a negative rate variance. Average earning assets were $367.7 million higher in the three month period ended June 30, 2022 when compared to the year ago period. PPP loans averaged $34.1 million in the three-month period ended June 30, 2022 with interest and net fees totaling approximately $0.4 million compared to average balances of $197.1 million with interest and net fees totaling $1.3 million in the year ago period. The tax-equivalent yield on the loan portfolio was stable at 3.83% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Excluding PPP loans, the tax-equivalent yield of the loan portfolio was 3.81% and 3.94% at June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Loans, net averaged $2.5 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and $2.2 billion for the comparable period in 2021. For the three months ended June 30, the tax-equivalent yield on total investments decreased to 1.67% in 2022 from 2.13% in 2021. Average investments totaled $664.2 million in 2022 and $343.0 million in 2021. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $264.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the corresponding period last year due to an increase in non-maturity and public fund deposits and short-term borrowings.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the provision for loan losses was $1.0 million, the result of $179.5 million of non-PPP net loan growth. For the year ago period, the provision for loan losses was $0.1 million due to loan growth, improved credit quality and the reversal of previous COVID-related asset quality qualitative adjustments.
Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $3.9 million, a $0.5 million increase from $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Revenue from commercial loan interest rate swap transactions was $0.4 million higher in the current period due to the higher credit value adjustment in the period. The increase in service charges, fees and commissions was due in part to higher service charges on consumer and commercial deposit accounts of $0.1 million. Mortgage banking revenue was $0.1 million lower in the current period due to lower volumes of mortgages sold into the secondary market.
Noninterest expense increased $2.0 million or 15.1% to $15.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, from $13.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Salaries and employee benefits increased $0.6 million or 8.3% due to annual merit increases and the addition of lending teams and credit support staff in our newest expansion markets of Piscataway, New Jersey and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that opened during the fourth quarter of 2021. Occupancy and equipment expenses were higher by $0.9 million in the current period due to information technology investments related to mobile/digital banking solutions implemented during the second half of 2021.
The provision for income tax expense increased $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the year ago period due to higher taxable income in the current period.
Six-Month Results – Comparison to Prior Year First Six Months
Our net interest margin, a non-GAAP measure, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was 3.01%, a decrease of 4 basis points over the prior year's period of 3.05%. Excluding the impact of PPP loan interest and net fees, the net interest margin was relatively stable at 2.96% in the current period compared to 2.95% in the year ago period. Tax-equivalent net interest income non-GAAP measure for the six months ended June 30, increased $5.5 million or 13.1% to $47.2 million in 2022 from $41.8 million in 2021. The increase in net interest income was driven by an increase in loans and investments, partially offset by lower rates on new loans originated and investments purchased, and a lower cost of funds. In addition, the 2022 period included $1.5 million in SBA PPP interest and fees, a decrease of $2.3 million compared to the $3.8 million in the year ago period. Average loans increased $207.3 million and investments increased $311.4 million compared to June 30, 2021. The yield on earning assets was 3.28% for the first half of 2022 compared to 3.43% in 2021. The cost of interest bearing liabilities during the six month period fell 17 basis points to 0.37% from 0.54% as the cost of all deposit products fell while borrowing costs increased as we used short-term borrowings to fund loan growth.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the provision for loan losses was $1.3 million, the result of $278.3 million growth of non-PPP loans. For the year ago, the provision for loan losses was a credit of $0.4 million due to improved credit quality and reversal of COVID related asset quality adjustments made in the prior year's period.
Noninterest income for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $7.3 million, a $0.4 million increase from $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. During the period, service charges, fees and commissions increased $0.6 million due in part to the reversal of an accrual of a $0.3 million bank owned life insurance benefit in the year ago period, a $0.1 million increase in consumer and commercial deposit service charges and higher revenue related to debit card activity. Mortgage banking income decreased $0.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year on lower sales volumes.
Noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was $29.8 million, an increase of $3.6 million from $26.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was due primarily to $2.1 million in higher salaries and benefits expense due to annual merit increases, our investment into our newest expansion markets and lower deferred loan origination costs, which are recorded as a contra-salary expense, of $0.6 million due to the origination of PPP loans during the year ago period. Occupancy and equipment expenses were higher by $1.5 million in the current period due to information technology investments related to mobile/digital banking solutions implemented during the second half of 2021 and additional costs related to entrance into the Piscataway, New Jersey and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania markets. Other expenses including professional and consulting and loan account processing fees accounted for an increase of $0.6 million.
The provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2022 decreased $0.4 million and the effective tax rate was 16.0% as compared to 18.9% in the prior period. The lower effective tax rate in 2022 was due to a $0.6 million deferred tax adjustment recorded in 2021 and higher levels of tax-exempt income in the current period.
BALANCE SHEET REVIEW
At June 30, 2022, total assets, loans and deposits were $3.4 billion, $2.6 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively. Loan growth for the six months ended June 30, 2022, excluding SBA PPP loans, was $278.3 million or 24.8% annualized due to improved loan demand and organic growth in our newest markets. Commercial real estate loans made up the majority of the growth with tax-exempt loans and residential real estate loans also showing increases. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the SBA forgave PPP loans totaling $41.9 million. Gross SBA PPP loans remaining at June 30, 2022 total $27.0 million. Net deferred SBA PPP fees remaining at June 30, 2022 totaled $0.4 million and are expected to be earned throughout the remainder of 2022. Total investments were $608.5 million at June 30, 2022, compared to $588.7 million at December 31, 2021. The increase to the investment portfolio resulted from reinvesting a portion of our low-yielding federal funds balance into higher-yielding U.S. Treasury securities. At June 30, 2022, the available-for-sale investment portfolio had an unrealized loss of $53.1 million compared to an unrealized loss of $1.8 million at December 31, 2021, which was the result of the rapid increase in interest rates as the FOMC increased rates three times from March through June 2022 totaling 150 basis points. Our federal funds sold balance of $242.4 million at December 31, 2021 was used to fund our loan growth and investment purchases during the period. Total deposits decreased $52.1 million from December 31, 2021 as we experienced an outflow of public fund deposits. Non-interest bearing deposits increased $9.8 million, or 1.3% and interest-bearing deposits decreased $61.9 million, or 2.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2022. Short-term borrowings were used to fund a portion of our loan growth and offset the deposit outflows and at June 30, 2022 totaled $129.2 million.
Stockholders' equity equaled $311.9 million or $43.50 per share at June 30, 2022, and $340.1 million or $47.44 per share at December 31, 2021. The decrease in stockholders' equity from December 31, 2021 is primarily attributable to a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") resulting from an increase to the unrealized loss on investment securities and dividends paid to shareholders, partially offset by net income. Tangible stockholders' equity decreased to $34.62 per share at June 30, 2022, from $38.54 per share at December 31, 2021. Dividends declared for the six months ended June 30, 2022 amounted to $0.78 per share, a 5.4% increase from the 2021 period, representing a dividend payout ratio of 29.5%. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, 6,853 shares were purchased and retired under the Company's common stock repurchase plan.
ASSET QUALITY REVIEW
Nonperforming assets were $4.6 million or 0.18% of loans, net and foreclosed assets at June 30, 2022, compared to $5.0 million or 0.21% of loans, net and foreclosed assets at December 31, 2021. As a percentage of total assets, nonperforming assets improved to 0.13% at June 30, 2022 compared to 0.15% at December 31, 2021. The decrease in non-performing assets from the end of the year was primarily due to the sale in the current period of our foreclosed properties which totaled $0.5 million at December 31, 2021; at June 30, 2022 we have no foreclosed properties.
The Company's allowance for loan losses increased to $29.4 million as net charge-offs of $0.3 million were offset by a provision for loan losses of $1.3 million. The allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2022 continued to reflect the provisions added during 2020 from our adjustment of qualitative factors in our allowance for loan losses methodology, due to economic decline and expectation of increased credit losses from COVID-19's adverse impact on economic and business operating conditions. The allowance for loan losses equaled $29.4 million or 1.14% of loans, net at June 30, 2022 compared to $28.4 million or 1.22% of loans, net, at December 31, 2021. Excluding PPP loans which do not carry an allowance for loan losses due to a 100% government guarantee, the ratio equaled 1.16% at June 30, 2022. Loans charged-off, net of recoveries, for the six months ended June 30, 2022, equaled $0.3 million or 0.02% of average loans, compared to $0.2 million or 0.02% of average loans for the comparable period last year.
About Peoples:
Peoples Financial Services Corp. is the parent company of Peoples Security Bank and Trust Company, a community bank serving Allegheny, Bucks, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties in Pennsylvania, Middlesex County in New Jersey and Broome County in New York through 28 offices. Each office, interdependent with the community, offers a comprehensive array of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government entities. Peoples' business philosophy includes offering direct access to senior management and other officers and providing friendly, informed and courteous service, local and timely decision making, flexible and reasonable operating procedures and consistently applied credit policies.
In addition to evaluating its results of operations in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), Peoples routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as tangible stockholders' equity and core net income ratios. The reported results included in this release contain items, which Peoples considers non-core, namely the gain on the sale of the Visa Class B shares. Peoples believes the reported non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding its operating performance and trends. Where non-GAAP disclosures are used in this press release, a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP measure is provided in the accompanying tables. The non-GAAP financial measures Peoples uses may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures of other financial institutions.
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Peoples cautions you that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated in any forward-looking statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to: prevailing economic and political conditions, particularly in our market area; the COVID-19 crisis and the governmental responses to the crisis; the impact on financial markets from geopolitical conflicts such as the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine; credit risk associated with our lending activities; changes in interest rates, loan demand, real estate values and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies, and guidelines; changes in any applicable law, rule, regulation or practice with respect to tax or legal issues; our ability to identify and address cyber-security risks and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technological factors affecting Peoples' operations, pricing, products and services and other factors that may be described in Peoples' Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
In addition to these risks, acquisitions and business combinations present risks other than those presented by the nature of the business acquired. Acquisitions and business combinations may be substantially more expensive to complete than originally anticipated, and the anticipated benefits may be significantly harder-or take longer-to achieve than expected. As regulated financial institutions, our pursuit of attractive acquisition and business combination opportunities could be negatively impacted by regulatory delays or other regulatory issues. Regulatory and/or legal issues related to the pre-acquisition operations of an acquired or combined business may cause reputational harm to Peoples following the acquisition or combination, and integration of the acquired or combined business with ours may result in additional future costs arising as a result of those issues.
The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release, and, except as may be required by applicable law or regulation, Peoples assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
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Peoples Financial Services Corp.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
The following table reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures of FTE net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
The efficiency ratio is noninterest expenses, less amortization of intangible assets, as a percentage of FTE net interest income plus noninterest income. The following table reconciles the non-GAAP financial measures of the efficiency ratio to GAAP for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021:
1 See reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures on p.13
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a reopened case arising from prior NAD decisions, The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that SmileDirectClub, LLC's claim that its treatment costs "60% less than Invisalign," without further qualification, was overly broad. Therefore, NAD recommended SmileDirectClub (SDC) modify the claim to clearly and conspicuously disclose that SDC aligners do not correct the same range of issues that might be addressed with Invisalign.
The claim at issue, which appeared on several of SDC's webpages, was challenged by Align Technology, Inc., maker of Invisalign clear aligners.
2020 Challenge
In a 2020 challenge brought by Align, NAD had recommended that SDC's "60% less than braces" and "60% less than other brands" claims both be discontinued. Based on NAD's recommendation, SDC agreed to discontinue those claims.
2021 Challenge
In 2021, SDC petitioned to reopen the matter pursuant to NAD/NARB Procedures. NAD granted the petition to re-open based on its review of a new survey of 200 practicing orthodontists conducted by a third-party market research company to address the concerns NAD had expressed in the prior decision.
NAD determined that SDC's survey constituted reliable evidence. However, NAD determined that without additional information, a consumer could take away an overly broad and potentially misleading message from the advertiser's "60% less than braces" claim. Therefore, NAD recommended that the advertising should be modified to:
- Make clear that SDC consumers may not obtain the same results as those that could be obtained from braces.
- Clearly disclose the basis of the price comparison, including that the average typical price was derived from a survey of orthodontists asking the price for treatment of mild-to-moderate malocclusion with braces as well as the additional services included in the average typical price (i.e., costs associated with diagnostics and exams).
- Make clear that the SDC price being compared is its one-time single payment price, not the higher SmilePay monthly payment price, and does not include the cost of any additional services, such as retainers.
Further, NAD recommended that SDC discontinue the claim "60% less than other brands" because its survey did not ask respondents which brand of aligners they prescribe, making it unclear how much of the market is represented by the responses.
In its advertiser statement, SDC agreed to comply with the 2021 decision.
Reopened Proceeding
Subsequently, SDC commissioned a new survey (Second Survey), which was modified to address the concerns raised by Align in the 2021 reopened matter. SDC then launched new advertising claiming "60% less than Invisalign," with a disclosure stating:
"60% less than Invisalign" claim is based on Single pay vs. average fees (including diagnostics and in-person exams) for treatment of mild-to-moderate malocclusion with Invisalign as reported in a national survey of practicing dentists and orthodontists. Price comparison does not include additional costs, such as retainers. As treatment is highly individualized, results may not be the same.
Because of this new advertising, Align initiated a compliance challenge against SDC and SDC responded by petitioning to reopen both the 2020 and 2021 decisions so that NAD may consider its new evidence. NAD agreed to reopen this case to review the new evidence and consider whether SDC can support the express claim that its treatment is "60% less than Invisalign."
NAD determined that the methodology of SDC's Second Survey was reliable. However, NAD found that without further qualification, reasonable consumers can take away an overly broad message from the advertiser's "60% less than Invisalign" claim.
Further, although NAD recognized that SDC's disclosure was intended to follow guidance from the 2021 decision, NAD concluded that the disclosure is inadequate to inform consumers that SDC aligners will not correct the same range of issues that might be addressed by Invisalign. NAD explained that merely stating that treatment is individualized will only alert consumers to the fact that everyone may see different results, not that the 60% less comparison is comparing two services that differ in the malocclusions that they treat.
Therefore, NAD recommended that SDC modify the "60% less than Invisalign" claim to clearly and conspicuously disclose that SDC aligners do not correct the same range of issues that might be addressed with Invisalign.
In its advertiser statement, SmileDirectClub stated that "it will comply with the NAD's recommendations." The advertiser further stated that while it "disagrees that its qualified '60% less than Invisalign' claim sends any overly broad messages . . . as a strong supporter of the self-regulatory system, SDC will modify its disclosure to comply with the NAD's recommendations."
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(NewsNation) — There’s finally some good news for Americans at the gas pump: The average price for a gallon of regular gas fell for the 35th straight day on Wednesday, according to GasBuddy.com. But how much you celebrate will depend on where you live.
The national average now sits at $4.46 per gallon, down from $4.97 just one month previously. Experts say the downward trend should continue for at least a few more weeks.
“Oil prices have been plummeting in the last few weeks because of the rising potential for an economic slowdown, especially as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates,” said GasBuddy’s lead petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan.
De Haan projects the national average could fall below $4 per gallon by mid-August, but said it depends how economic conditions change in the coming weeks and whether hurricane season disrupts oil production.
So where are fuel costs falling the fastest?
Texas saw the biggest drop in prices, where a gallon of gas now costs $0.66 less than a month ago, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA). States in the Great Lakes region, including Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan, also saw significant decreases of around $0.60 per gallon.
In other parts of the country, gas prices have remained more stagnant, particularly in the Rocky Mountain West. Over the last month, prices in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho have dropped less than $0.10. Likewise in Colorado, where costs fell by a mere $0.14 per gallon.
De Haan said a fire at a Montana ExxonMobil refinery in March could be partially to blame. The slowdown at the plant, which produces about 600 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel each year, hit nearby states especially hard.
“The refinery has reopened in the last few weeks but as a result, supply is only starting to now gain momentum,” said De Haan.
Regionally, gas prices continue to be highest in the West — followed by the Northeast — and lowest in the South. That’s primarily due to two factors: proximity to refineries — which are heavily concentrated near the Gulf Coast — and state taxes on gasoline.
In California, where the average price for a gallon of regular gas is $5.87, the gas excise tax is 53.9 cents per gallon. By comparison, in Texas and Louisiana, where gas is $4.00 and $4.06 per gallon respectively, there’s a 20-cent state excise tax on gasoline.
Despite the recent decline, gas prices remain significantly higher than a year ago, when a gallon of regular cost $3.17 on average.
As for whether politicians deserve credit for the drop in prices, De Haan’s not convinced.
“The president does not deserve credit for the fall in prices, nor does he really deserve any blame for the rise in prices,” said De Haan. “This is a global commodity and we’re subject to global economic conditions.” | https://www.cbs42.com/news/map-where-are-fuel-costs-dropping-the-fastest/ | 2022-07-21T13:55:40Z | https://www.cbs42.com/news/map-where-are-fuel-costs-dropping-the-fastest/ | true |
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) _ Home BancShares Inc. (HOMB) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $16 million.
The bank, based in Conway, Arkansas, said it had earnings of 8 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 47 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 38 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $261.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $243.3 million, also exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $227.2 million.
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President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a few executive actions to address climate change, with a focus on helping Americans facing extreme heat -- but the steps fall short of the more sweeping measures climate activists are calling for.
While Biden didn't declare a climate national emergency on Wednesday, as many activists and Democratic lawmakers encouraged him to do, he strongly suggested he would do so soon.
"Now let me be clear, climate change is an emergency and in the coming weeks, I'm going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions through the appropriate proclamations, executive orders and regulatory power that the president possess," he said. "When it comes to fighting climate change I will not take no for an answer."
For now,, the directives largely appear to provide more funding to or otherwise strengthen existing programs.
According to the White House, the president's latest set of executive actions focus on "protecting communities facing extreme heat with additional FY22 funding for FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program and additional guidance to support the Department of Health and Human Services Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)." The BRIC program offers funding to communities for hazard mitigation, while the LIHEAP provides low-income Americans with assistance in covering their energy costs.
Biden also announced additional actions to boost the domestic offshore wind industry.
Biden made the announcements while visiting a now-defunct coal-fired power plant, called Brayton Point, in Somerset, Massachusetts. The site is expected to be turned into a manufacturing plant that will produce transmission cables for Massachusetts' offshore wind industry, according to the White House.
"I come here today with a message," Biden said. "As president I have a responsibility to act with urgency and resolve when our nation faces clear and present danger, and that's what climate change is about."
Biden continued, "It is literally, not figuratively, a clear and present danger. The health of our citizens and our communities is literally at stake."
A White House official told reporters that Wednesday's actions are a "continuation of the decisive steps on climate that the president has taken since day one."
The Biden administration's efforts to continue to pivot the U.S. power sector toward zero-emission energy options, such as off-shore wind, move the country in the right direction but don't address the larger problem of cutting and reducing current energy-based emissions from the existing fossil fuel industry. Without continuing to cut and reduce current emissions from a range of polluting areas, it will take much more than empowering renewable energy and improving building efficiency to reach Biden's climate goals.
Wednesday's announcements come as people across the United States -- and around the world -- grapple with sweltering temperatures this week. A scorching airmass remains over the majority of the continental U.S. on Wednesday, with a heat dome sitting over the Southwest and Great Plains and triple-digit temperatures stretching throughout the Midwest and up and down the East Coast.
ABC News' Julia Jacobo and Tracy Wholf contributed to this report.
Biden announces executive actions on climate change that fall short of what activists want
"When it comes to fighting climate change I will not take no for an answer, Biden said."
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Ukrainian therapist Svitlana Kutsenko thought she was making progress with her patients — army veterans recovering from mental trauma suffered during fighting with Russia in 2014. Then, war erupted again.
Now, five months after Russia invaded Ukraine, Kutsenko says the situation looks bleaker than ever. Many of her patients have returned to the front lines, while ordinary citizens scarred by the horrors of life in wartime are now seeking treatment.
“Sometimes it’s bearable, sometimes it’s not,” Kutsenko, who lives in Kyiv, told The Associate Press. “Some people are suffering from huge fear — fear of death, fear of their relatives’ death and some are pretty angry about what’s going on and they want to somehow take this anger under control.”
Kutsenko was among 20 Ukrainian mental health professionals who spent the past two weeks in Israel receiving training on how to treat trauma cases.
Israel, which has gone through numerous wars with its Arab neighbors and has a large population of Holocaust survivors, has deep experience in treating psychological or mental trauma.
But in Ukraine, awareness for recognizing and treating mental trauma remains relatively low. And despite a conflict with Russia that has been ongoing since 2014, the country is not equipped to deal with the massive numbers of people affected by the Russian invasion.
Kutsenko said that there is a great difference between treating patients struggling to come to terms with events from the past and helping people who are under fire cope with grief and fear in real time.
“Right now, in Ukraine, it’s not just, you know, shooting and people” being killed by missiles and bombs, says Kutsenko, adding that torture, rape and other terrible acts are also happening.
The course’s instructor, Danny Brom, says treating mental trauma in Israel has taught him how to provide therapy to victims who are both post-traumatic and still remain in immediate danger. These lessons, he says, have helped him relate to mental health professionals from conflict zones across the world and especially Ukraine.
“They understand that we Israelis know what we are talking about. This … has happened to us in the different wars, so there’s a very special connection between them and us. They really feel that we understand what we are talking about,” said Brom, a clinical psychologist who is director of Metiv, an Israeli nonprofit that trains mental health professionals to treat trauma victims.
The group included 20 psychologists from across Ukraine, including some who have been displaced throughout the war. The course included training in cognitive behavior therapy techniques, or CBT, which are commonly used to treat depression and anxiety.
Larysa Zasiekina is a psychologist from western Ukraine, where internally displaced people have flocked to seek refuge from the fighting.
Prior to the war, she treated adults but now she sees mothers and children who have had to suddenly leave everything behind as their husbands and fathers head off to battle.
Zasiekina says the course has given her new methods to cope with this new reality, especially when it comes to working with youth.
“We used a lot of imaginary exercises and I think these exercises are very good for children because actually they have a lot of imagination,” says Zasiekina. “They want to play.”
Throughout the course, the participants were never far from having to deal with horrific news from back home.
During her time in Jerusalem, Kutseno got word that the building across from her family home in Vinnytsia, where her parents still live, had been bombed. Her parents weren’t harmed in the barrage, which killed 23 people that day, but it was a terrifying reminder.
“Even being here, feeling safe, war is still (in) the background of everything I do here,” says Kutseno.
“It’s not like I will get back to something that will have changed,” she added. “What I will find there is war.” | https://www.cbs42.com/news/health/ap-health/ukrainian-experts-turn-to-israel-for-mental-trauma-training/ | 2022-07-21T14:01:16Z | https://www.cbs42.com/news/health/ap-health/ukrainian-experts-turn-to-israel-for-mental-trauma-training/ | false |
(WXIN) – You may find yourself in competition with kindergarteners for a six-figure salary that comes with a job seemingly straight from “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
Candy Funhouse is looking to hire what it calls a “Chief Candy Officer.” The company, which claims to be North America’s largest online candy retailer, will pay someone $100,000 a year to approve all candy in inventory and give it the official “Chief Candy Officer Stamp of Approval.”
You don’t have to be of legal driving age to apply. You don’t even have to know your multiplication tables.
That’s because the job is open to anyone who’s at least 5 years old.
According to Candy Funhouse, the only things they are looking for in a candidate is a love of candy and a “sweet tooth.”
Besides being the head candy taster, the Chief Candy Officer will decide new products for the company.
The person who gets the sweet gig will be put through extensive palate training and will be able to get an extensive dental plan.
You do have the option to work from home.
Interested candidates can apply at the Candy Funhouse website. Applications will be accepted until August 31. | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/candy-company-to-pay-100k-to-be-its-official-taste-tester/ | 2022-07-21T14:01:45Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/candy-company-to-pay-100k-to-be-its-official-taste-tester/ | false |
A pair of new Seattle City Council bills designed to prohibit discrimination and interference with abortion care will be considered by members of the council Friday, adding to a cluster of potential policy changes intended to make the city a safe harbor for people seeking abortions.
After the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade in June, ending constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for almost 50 years, many of the city’s elected officials proposed ways to fund, uphold or defend the right to an abortion in Seattle, as other states banned and criminalized abortions.
This week, Councilmembers Tammy Morales and Lisa Herbold will introduce two new bills, designed to protect those seeking abortions from discrimination and penalize people who interfere with health care.
The first council bill would amend some existing city codes which prohibit discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexuality, ability or other protected classes, to also prohibit disparate treatments based on “actual, potential, perceived, or alleged pregnancy outcomes.”
“The idea is to create, as a protected class, people who are seeking abortions, especially because we anticipate that there will be a lot of people coming to Washington seeking care,” Morales said Wednesday. She has spoken out about her own abortion and has denounced the Supreme Court decision since a draft of the opinion leaked this spring.
“We want to make sure that they aren’t targeted by restaurants or hotels or any other sort of entity that they are visiting while they’re here seeking that care,” she added.
The other piece would adopt a Washington code into the city’s criminal code, recognizing interference with health care facilities and providers as a misdemeanor and allowing the city attorney to prosecute. It would also establish criminal and civil penalties for those convicted.
“[The proposed bill] creates a misdemeanor or a civil infraction for people who encroach on people seeking abortion at a reproductive health care facility, and would also extend to folks who are looking for gender affirming care,” Morales said.
The bill, which Morales said would require protesters to stay at least 8 feet away from anyone seeking care at a facility, is designed to shut down harassment of patients and providers at facilities which are often the subject of discourse.
Current state code, which would be codified into city code, prohibits physically obstructing someone’s access to a care facility, creating noise that “unreasonably disturbs the peace” within a facility, trespassing at a facility, repeatedly calling a facility and threatening the owners, agents, patients, employees or property of a facility with injury.
Those convicted can be fined between $250- $1,000 and have a minimum jail sentence of 1-30 days, depending on the number of offenses.
A spokesperson for City Attorney Anne Davison, whose office handles misdemeanor prosecutions in the city, said Wednesday that the office was reviewing the policy. They also noted Davison co-signed a June letter with 95 other elected prosecutors, “declining to use [her] office’s resources to criminalize reproductive health decisions, or prosecute those who seek, provide, or support abortions.”
The new council bills follow a June proposal by Councilmember Kshama Sawant to establish Seattle as a sanctuary city for those seeking abortion care and prevent the Seattle Police from pursuing out-of-state warrants related to abortions and. They also mirror a pledge by Mayor Bruce Harrell to allocate $250,000 to funding abortion care, which will go before the council as part of the supplemental budget bill being voted on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for Harrell said Wednesday that the mayor was “still evaluating the specifics of the bill language and awaiting potential amendments,” but “supports the spirit and intent of the three bills.”
While no policies have passed in the city since the undoing of Roe v. Wade last month, Harrell said in June that Seattle police would not pursue related arrests “that are inconsistent with Washington laws and most important our values.”
Harrell’s spokesperson said Wednesday that “SPD is in alignment on this approach,” but the Mayor’s Office would “continue to explore whether additional action through Executive Order is necessary to further memorialize this arrangement.”
Despite the piecemeal approach, Morales said she believes the city’s elected officials have the same goal in mind: protecting the rights of people seeking abortion care in Seattle.
“I wouldn’t necessarily say we’re working in sync, but there is a general consensus that as a municipality, we need to do everything we can to shore up the protections that we have and make sure that people understand that they are not going to be violating access to abortion care in this city,” Morales said.
“We are in scary times right now, and I am committed to making sure that we are doing everything we can as a region to provide the proper health information for those seeking abortions in this state and to make sure that they’re protected,” she added.
Morales and Herbold’s bills will be discussed in the council’s Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights and Culture Committee on Friday. | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-city-council-to-consider-discrimination-interference-protections-for-people-seeking-abortions/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | 2022-07-21T14:01:56Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-city-council-to-consider-discrimination-interference-protections-for-people-seeking-abortions/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | false |
The contest to be the next state senator for northwest Seattle features state Rep. Noel Frame, a Democrat whose top priority is making the state’s tax system less regressive, against Kate Martin, who says she’s in the “bipartisan wing” of the Democratic Party and wants to revamp public school funding by offering families vouchers to pay for private school or home schooling.
Frame and Martin are vying for the Senate seat in the 36th Legislative District that opened when state Sen. Reuven Carlyle, a Democrat who’d held the seat since 2016, announced he would not seek reelection.
Frame, a planning director for a Seattle urban design firm, served in the state House of Representatives since 2016, when she was appointed to fill an empty seat. She has been reelected three times since.
Martin, an activist and design consultant, has previously run unsuccessfully for Seattle school board, mayor and twice for City Council.
“Rebalancing our upside down and regressive tax code will continue to be my number one priority,” Frame said.
Frame supported the capital gains tax Democrats passed last year, in a long-sought progressive win. She is the prime sponsor of a proposed “wealth tax” which would levy a 1% tax on fortunes larger than $1 billion.
For the last five years, Frame has co-chaired the Legislature’s Tax Structure Work Group, a bipartisan effort seeking revenue neutral ways to make the state’s tax code “more fair, adequate, stable, and transparent.”
Frame said she expects the group to propose legislation by next year’s session, potentially on reforming the state’s business and occupations tax, which taxes gross receipts and she referred to as “grossly unfair.” Ideas under discussion include adjusting the rate but allowing businesses a major deduction for cost of goods sold or cost of labor, Frame said.
Martin, who said she left the Democratic Party from 2016-2021, but rejoined it last year, would scrap the business and occupation tax entirely.
“If you’ve ever been a small-business owner in this state and dealt with B&O, it makes you sick to your stomach,” Martin said. Asked how she would replace the approximately 20% of general revenue that the tax provides, Martin said “I’ll cross that bridge when it comes to it.”
Martin said she would not have voted for the capital gains tax and would not vote for a wealth tax. The capital gains tax is currently being challenged in the state Supreme Court.
“It’s an income tax and our state constitution does not allow income taxes,” Martin said.
She says the state is wasting huge sums of money on its public schools, which are “a failure factory.”
“The pedagogy, the curricula, the faculty, everything is failing to educate the children,” she said.
She supports legislation from Republican Rep. Jim Walsh that would offer parents a $10,000 voucher they could use to pay for home schooling or for education at private, charter or public schools.
Frame supports “missing middle” housing legislation that would require cities to allow at least duplexes in zones where there are single family homes, touting it as a way to increase housing supply and affordability.
“We have a supply issue and I think we have an affordable supply issue,” Frame said.
Martin opposes such legislation, saying “I don’t want the state to be involved in zoning.” She says the issue is moot in Seattle because the city generally allows backyard cottages and mother-in-law apartments.
Frame has the endorsement of Gov. Jay Inslee, senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, among others. Martin has the endorsement of Fremont landlord Suzie Burke and former Seattle City Council candidate Ken Wilson.
Ballots for the primary election must be postmarked or in a drop box by 8 p.m. Aug. 2. | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/veteran-legislator-faces-multi-time-candidate-in-northwest-seattle-senate-race/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | 2022-07-21T14:02:03Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/veteran-legislator-faces-multi-time-candidate-in-northwest-seattle-senate-race/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | false |
These Easy-to-Prepare Meal Kits are Perfect for the Busy Bees
Easy meals don't mean you have to compromise on health.
Cooking meals for yourself and your loved ones at home can be fun and fulfilling. Plus, you can fully assure that your family only consumes healthy and clean food that benefits their overall well-being. However, not everyone has the time to prepare or cook meals daily, especially those with busy schedules or active lifestyles.
It's an unhealthy eating habit to rely on fast food or instant food for convenience because the body doesn't get enough nutrients to function properly this way. Ideally, you should pick healthy and easy-to-prepare meals that will fuel your mind and body throughout the day. Well, The Bitbag Team has done the work to provide you with a list of easy-to-prepare meal kits that will satisfy your hunger and save you time all at once.
HelloFresh
Indulge in fresh and deliciously healthy home-cooked meals every day without worrying about buying and preparing ingredients and spending hours cooking. HelloFresh offers a wide variety of recipes designed by professional chefs and nutritional experts suitable for different lifestyles and needs. Each box contains easy-to-follow recipes, pre-measured ingredients, nutritional information, and food allergies.
HelloFresh meal kits are convenient for people with busy schedules and who lack time to cook but aim to maintain a healthy diet. You can choose which HelloFresh box caters to your preferences, including the number of recipes and servings. They have a family-friendly box, meat and veggies box, veggie box, quick-cook box, pescatarian box, and fit and wholesome box. You may also swap proteins and sides, depending on your dietary preferences.
All you have to do is select your meal plan and your HelloFresh box will be delivered to your doorstep. In just a few minutes, you can have your lunch or dinner ready to feast on with your family or devour yourself. You are also free to change meals and skip a week without hassle. HelloFresh uses sustainable packaging, so you can reuse it to help in reducing plastic waste. Use the code HELLOAFF50 to get 50% off your first box and 35% off the following three boxes.
Order your first box now and enjoy a hearty meal without a long preparation time.
EveryPlate
If you prefer a flexible meal plan, EveryPlate is a good choice as you'll get affordable home-style recipes and high-quality ingredients. You can easily skip a week or cancel your subscription five days before your next scheduled delivery. With that, you won't feel pressured to commit, and you can keep track of your meal plan at your convenience.
You can choose from four meal plans: classic plate, veggie plate, family plate, and easy plate. EveryPlate offers 18 diverse recipes that change with every week for a regular diet. Each meal kit includes the ingredients you need to prepare three delicious meals and recipe cards with step-by-step instructions. The nutritional information can be downloaded five days before your delivery on "View complete nutritional info" on the recipe detail page.
Blue Apron
Discover more than 50 weekly chef-designed recipes you can prepare instantly for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and even midnight snacks. Blue Apron assures that all of their food contains plenty of nutrients for you to consume despite your hectic schedule. They have a specific menu for vegetarians, health-conscious, carb-conscious, and family gatherings or get-togethers. Top chefs craft all of their recipes to provide you with meals of the highest standards.
You'll be satisfied with personalised nutritious meals. Simply indicate your dietary preferences upon selecting your meal plan, then let Blue Apron do the work for you. Wait for your meal kits to be delivered, and you can quickly prepare your meals following step-by-step instructions. Serve excellent meals without hassle, whether for simple dinner or special occasions!
Good Eggs
Bring the ambiance of your favourite restaurant to your home with Good Eggs. You can prepare exceptional meals and dishes - from appetizers and side dishes to main courses and desserts - without cooking for hours. For the main course, they offer pork, beef, fish, pasta, and plant-based options. They also have salads, one-pot cooking, and family and kid-friendly meal kits available.
Simply select your preferred recipes and they will be delivered right to your doorstep. Each meal kit comes with fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes that let you prepare meals, dishes, and snacks in less than an hour. Good Eggs will give you the best dining experience at home that will keep you full and relaxed after a long and tiring day.
Snap Kitchen
Snap Kitchen will make it easier for you to switch into or maintain a healthy diet with their wholesome, nutritious, and savoury ready-to-eat meal kits. They provide high protein, low carb, keto, paleo, and 30 whole selections so you'll have plenty of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also bring these meals to work if you please.
You may choose between six and 12 meals per week. Customise your own box by selecting your preferred meals, then have it delivered in just a few days. All meals are perfectly-portioned and contain zero preservatives, antibiotics, artificial sweeteners, hormones, and other junk. You only need to reheat each meal in three minutes, and you're all set!
FreshDirect
Enjoy distinctive meals as if they were personally prepared and cooked by chefs for you. FreshDirect has various delectable recipes that will surely satisfy your sweet and savoury food cravings in the healthiest way possible. You can specify which meals suit your needs and dietary preferences. They have high fiber, low calorie, low sodium, low-fat, and vegetarian options.
They also caters to all types of eaters as they offer beef, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian meals. You may select which meals work best for your schedule. Some can be prepared in less than 25 minutes, while others may take 30 to 45 minutes. Either way, FreshDirect provides special meals that will level up your dining experience and allow you to explore different cuisines. | https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/partner/these-easy-prepare-meal-kits-are-perfect-busy-bees-1702464 | 2022-07-21T14:02:09Z | https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/partner/these-easy-prepare-meal-kits-are-perfect-busy-bees-1702464 | false |
STOCKHOLM, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest amongst many recent achievements, Internet Vikings has officially begun their iGaming hosting operations in the U.S. state of Iowa. The Swedish company is moving rapidly across this flourishing landscape, having already announced the availability of their services in most of North America's iGaming compliant states.
Victor Jerlin, Founder and CTO at Internet Vikings shared his trategic vision, commenting: "As each of the U.S. states come to recognise the massive economic benefits of a well-regulated online gaming market, our goal is to stay ahead and help businesses of all sizes to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity. Getting started in Iowa is another step towards moving the industry and our customers upward and onward."
The land-based gambling scene in Iowa has expanded over the last few decades, now offering a wide variety of options such as slot machines, table games and sports wagering. And, although the state is still in the process of regulating other forms of iGaming, the online sports betting market has grown enormously since its legalisation in May of 2019. Albeit one of the smaller gambling-compliant states in America, Iowa is widely considered to be notably progressive in its approach, including the bolstering of both charitable organisations and state growth into its well-regulated gambling market revenue.
Internet Vikings has recognised the value of this forward-looking gaming state and begun to provide its hosting services to all interested businesses, both large and small.
Founder and CEO of Internet Vikings Rickard Vikström, said "Our primary goal is to provide the support which others require in order to keep moving in this often-unpredictable industry. The U.S. is our focal point, and with many customers in other compliant states, we are proud to have taken our next step in America. Iowa is showing great promise, and we are now on the ground with all that is required to get set up with confidence and a secure partner."
With offices and data centers already hosting many customers on 5 continents, Internet Vikings have no intention of slowing down their rapid expansion into this new frontier. They began their westward move into the blossoming U.S. market last year and are working steadily in order to start off their operations in all compliant states over the coming weeks and months.
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Kirsten Matoy Carlson, Wayne State University
(THE CONVERSATION) Over the past 50 years, Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court have increasingly diverged in how they view the laws that relate to Indian tribes. Congress has passed significant legislation that expands tribal governments’ sovereignty and control over their land, while the Supreme Court has ignored and reversed long-standing principles of federal Indian law that protected tribal sovereignty and prevented the states from exercising authority in Indian country.
This trend at the court was seen most recently in a ruling from late June, which, as one longtime court observer put it, wiped away “centuries of tradition and practice.” Justice Neil Gorsuch scorned the ruling in his dissent: “Truly, a more ahistorical and mistaken statement of Indian law would be hard to fathom.”
From my perspective as an expert in federal Indian law, the most recent case is noteworthy because it says that states may exercise authority in Indian Country even without express congressional authorization. For centuries, that was not the case.
Here’s the background:
The U.S. Constitution gives Congress authority over Indian affairs, including the power to diminish and restore tribal powers. Since 1885, Congress has granted authority to federal prosecutors to try major crimes committed in Indian Country, such as murder and rape, in federal courts. Tribal governments can probably try these crimes, but Congress has limited the sentences tribal courts can impose on convicted offenders. As a result, the federal government has been the primary enforcer of criminal law in Indian Country for a long time.
With limited exceptions, the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution to say that the states do not have authority in Indian Country unless Congress expressly grants such authority. Congress has rarely authorized states to exercise authority in Indian Country, and it has required tribal consent before granting any such authority to a state since 1968.
The background to this allocation of authority is a long history of states’ trying to usurp tribal sovereignty by asserting jurisdiction over Indians in Indian Country. States’ early attempts to govern Indians led to violence and encouraged the Founding Fathers to grant all powers over Indian affairs to the federal government in the Constitution.
The latest case
Yet on June 29, 2022, in Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, the Supreme Court ruled that Oklahoma could prosecute Manuel Castro-Huerta, a non-Indian, in a case of neglect and abuse of an Indian child on the Cherokee reservation. By ruling that Oklahoma may prosecute non-Indians for crimes committed against Indians in Indian Country, the court granted states authority in Indian Country, even though the relevant law does not expressly authorize states to do that. It was a serious blow to tribal governments across the nation.
The Castro-Huerta case arose out of the state of Oklahoma’s prosecution and conviction in 2015 of Castro-Huerta in the neglect of his legally blind and developmentally disabled 5-year-old Cherokee stepdaughter by severely undernourishing her. While his appeal was pending, the Supreme Court in 2020 decided McGirt v. Oklahoma, which held that the Muscogee Creek reservation in Oklahoma is Indian Country. That ruling meant that federal criminal laws applied to much of eastern Oklahoma as Indian Country and enabled the federal government – instead of the state of Oklahoma – to prosecute crimes committed by and against Indians there.
Courts have since held that the lands in Oklahoma of five additional tribes – the Cherokee Nation, the Choctaw Nation, the Seminole Nation, the Chickasaw Nation and the Quapaw Nation – also remain Indian Country. This meant that the relevant law, enacted in 1817 and known as the General Crimes Act, extends federal criminal laws even farther into eastern Oklahoma and enables federal prosecution of crimes committed against Indians there.
In light of the McGirt decision, Castro-Huerta claimed that only the federal government had the authority to prosecute him, not the state, because his crimes occurred against an Indian within Indian country.
Before this case, no state had argued that states, in addition to the federal government, had criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country under the General Crimes Act. Yet the state of Oklahoma made just this argument in response to Castro-Huerta’s claims. It also actively resisted implementation of the McGirt decision and asked the Supreme Court to reverse it over 40 times.
Two visions of federal Indian law
Conflicts between state and tribal governments are not new; states have long tried to assert power – often violently – over sovereign tribes. In 1790, the first Congress enacted the Trade and Intercourse Act, which confirmed federal government power over almost all aspects of Indian affairs. Criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country has been considered federal and tribal ever since, with only one limited exception, for crimes committed by non-Indians against non-Indians.
In 1832, the Supreme Court interpreted the U.S. Constitution as giving Indian affairs jurisdiction exclusively to the federal government and confirmed that state law had no force in Indian Country without specific congressional authorization.
The majority in Castro-Huerta departs from this long-established premise, concluding that state jurisdiction should be presumed absent congressional action to preempt it. The court then rejected Castro-Huerta’s claim that Oklahoma did not have jurisdiction over non-Indians committing crimes against Indians in Indian Country.
The dissent presented a very different view. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that the U.S. Constitution, Congress and the court’s own previous precedents treat tribes as separate sovereign governments. He focused on Congress, which has authorized only a few states – not including Oklahoma – to exercise criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country. Gorsuch concluded by calling on Congress to correct the outcome of the decision and restore the presumption that states do not have authority in Indian Country absent express congressional authorization.
Congress’ support of sovereignty
Castro-Huerta is the most recent example of a growing divide between the Supreme Court and Congress over federal Indian law.
As my research shows, Congress has actively remade federal Indian law over the past 50 years. Members of Congress introduced almost 8,000 bills related to Indian affairs from 1975 to 2012. Congress enacted almost 13% of them – double the percentage of bills enacted by Congress generally.
Congress has supported tribal sovereignty through legislation that has promoted tribal legal systems, ensured tribes operate effective child welfare systems, treated tribes like states for tax and environmental purposes, entered into compacts with tribal governments to provide federal services to their communities, and restored tribal criminal jurisdiction over specific crimes committed by non-Indians in Indian Country. At the same time, it has refused to grant states authority in Indian Country absent tribal consent.
The Supreme Court has repeatedly limited tribal sovereignty, often when confronted with conflicting state claims of authority. It has not deferred to Congress as the Constitution requires but has usurped lawmaking power for itself. The result has been confusion within federal Indian law and on the ground in Indian Country.
Nowhere has this divide between the court and Congress’ visions of federal Indian law been more evident than in the criminal law context. Congress has repeatedly limited Supreme Court decisions that interfere with its framework for criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country. In doing so, it has promoted tribal jurisdiction, not state jurisdiction, over alleged criminals in Indian Country.
As the primary lawmaker in the United States, Congress can enact laws to reverse or change certain Supreme Court decisions. In 1991, Congress overturned the court’s decision in Duro v. Reina and recognized that tribal governments have criminal jurisdiction over non-member Indians. More recently, in 2013 and 2022, Congress started to reverse the court’s decision in Oliphant v. Suquamish Tribe by restoring tribal authority over nine crimes committed by non-Indians in Indian Country.
Castro-Huerta arose from a dispute between a state government and the federal and tribal governments but it reflects a larger conflict between Congress and the Supreme Court over federal Indian law. It is unlikely that the decision will resolve either. It may be time for Congress, as Gorsuch urges, to step back in. But even that may not end the conflict.
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Electronic Draw Games Will Launch for the First Time in Ecuador
ATLANTA, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotería Nacional de Ecuador, the Ecuador National Lottery, has awarded a new, 10-year contract to Scientific Games that includes instant games, lottery systems, retail technology, and a draw-based lottery game system that will launch Ecuador's first-ever electronic draw games.
Jorge Medina, General Manager of Lotería Nacional de Ecuador, said, "We are very pleased to extend our excellent relationship with Scientific Games through an instant game contract that includes new technology and enables us to launch a new mode of instant and draw-based lottery games for the enjoyment of our players, and ultimately generate more funds to support our causes in Ecuador."
Revenues generated from the sale of Lotería Nacional's instant and draw games will benefit Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil an important non-profit organization in Ecuador founded in 1888 for health, education and social protection. The organization's vision is to expand its social and charitable work to all corners of Ecuador in favor of people in conditions of vulnerability and extreme poverty.
Lotería Nacional's new agreement with Scientific Games includes business intelligence software, as well as a performance-driving instant game management system that streamlines game inventory control and logistics.
John Schulz, President of Americas and Global Instant Products for Scientific Games, said, "We are honored to expand our 20-year relationship with Lotería Nacional de Ecuador with our world-leading instant game services, and by launching electronic draw games for the very first time in Ecuador. Drawing upon our global experience with national lotteries, our goal is to support the Lottery's retailer network expansion with our patented technologies to drive more profits for Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil's social work."
Scientific Games is the world's largest creator, producer and manager of lottery instant games with the company's instant products representing 70% of global retail sales. The company is a global leader in lottery and sports betting systems, digital lottery games, mobile apps, and player loyalty programs.
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(NewsNation) — There’s finally some good news for Americans at the gas pump: The average price for a gallon of regular gas fell for the 35th straight day on Wednesday, according to GasBuddy.com. But how much you celebrate will depend on where you live.
The national average now sits at $4.46 per gallon, down from $4.97 just one month previously. Experts say the downward trend should continue for at least a few more weeks.
“Oil prices have been plummeting in the last few weeks because of the rising potential for an economic slowdown, especially as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates,” said GasBuddy’s lead petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan.
De Haan projects the national average could fall below $4 per gallon by mid-August, but said it depends how economic conditions change in the coming weeks and whether hurricane season disrupts oil production.
So where are fuel costs falling the fastest?
Texas saw the biggest drop in prices, where a gallon of gas now costs $0.66 less than a month ago, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA). States in the Great Lakes region, including Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan, also saw significant decreases of around $0.60 per gallon.
In other parts of the country, gas prices have remained more stagnant, particularly in the Rocky Mountain West. Over the last month, prices in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho have dropped less than $0.10. Likewise in Colorado, where costs fell by a mere $0.14 per gallon.
De Haan said a fire at a Montana ExxonMobil refinery in March could be partially to blame. The slowdown at the plant, which produces about 600 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel each year, hit nearby states especially hard.
“The refinery has reopened in the last few weeks but as a result, supply is only starting to now gain momentum,” said De Haan.
Regionally, gas prices continue to be highest in the West — followed by the Northeast — and lowest in the South. That’s primarily due to two factors: proximity to refineries — which are heavily concentrated near the Gulf Coast — and state taxes on gasoline.
In California, where the average price for a gallon of regular gas is $5.87, the gas excise tax is 53.9 cents per gallon. By comparison, in Texas and Louisiana, where gas is $4.00 and $4.06 per gallon respectively, there’s a 20-cent state excise tax on gasoline.
Despite the recent decline, gas prices remain significantly higher than a year ago, when a gallon of regular cost $3.17 on average.
As for whether politicians deserve credit for the drop in prices, De Haan’s not convinced.
“The president does not deserve credit for the fall in prices, nor does he really deserve any blame for the rise in prices,” said De Haan. “This is a global commodity and we’re subject to global economic conditions.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/map-where-are-fuel-costs-dropping-the-fastest/ | 2022-07-21T14:06:36Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/map-where-are-fuel-costs-dropping-the-fastest/ | false |
STOCKHOLM, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitas AB will publish the Interim report January-June 2022 on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at approximately 1.00 p.m. (CEST).
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This partnership will support eligible users with live coaching, guiding them on their health journeys alongside Twill's self-guided digital therapeutics
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YourCoach Health, the industry's only operating system for behavior change powered by health coaches, today announced a partnership with Twill, the Intelligent Healing Company™(formerly Happify Health). YourCoach Health is the first API integration partner on Twill's Intelligent Healing Platform™, which offers a scalable, configurable and open architecture that seamlessly connects with third-party services to provide people with more choice in their care journey. YourCoach's verified cohort of cross-specialty health coaches will complement Twill's digital therapeutics and care communities on Duet, the live coaching component of Twill's platform.
"Health coaches are catalyzing a critical shift in health and care," said YourCoach Founder and CEO Marina Borukhovich. "They know that real health change—the type that's impactful and sustainable, the kind that's growing in demand—happens beyond the doctor's office. Health coaches are uniquely positioned to provide this type of individualized, consistent support. Our partnership with Twill is just another way we're empowering these coaches to do more of this important work through scaling Twill's Duet offering. We're grateful that Twill shares in our vision to expand access to health coaching."
YourCoach is the only practice management solution that also serves as an operating system for behavior change, powered by a technology-augmented network of health coaches. Coaches vary in background and specialty, and hold a range of certifications. Through this partnership, YourCoach will power up the human coaching service of Twill's Duet offering by leveraging patent-pending matching algorithms and accredited coaches practicing on the YourCoach platform, pairing them with eligible Twill users.
Following a relationship-based model where people work with the same coach every time, Twill's Duet supports both synchronous and asynchronous non-clinical interactions. Coaches will be proficient in Twill's behavior change methodology, which draws from eight behavior change modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and positive psychology. Twill's approach has been shown in randomized controlled trials to help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improve resilience and subjective well-being.
"We are thrilled to partner with YourCoach and connect our members with a wider array of live coaches that will help them meet—or even exceed—their health goals," said Ofer Leidner, co-founder and president of Twill. "Seeking mental health and digital therapeutics services shouldn't require people to juggle multiple apps and services, which is why we built the Twill platform to easily integrate with services like YourCoach. Soon, our members can seek one-on-one audio, video or text-based support, all through Duet."
Duet is part of Twill's configurable care experiences, called Sequences™, which combine evidence-based digital therapeutics and well-being products, care communities, clinically trained AI, and now coaching. Twill's open-by-design architecture enables seamless integration with a customer's existing digital solutions and third-party services, which enhances personalization and creates a more precise and connected care journey.
"Health coaching and digital therapeutics go hand-in-hand," said YourCoach COO Eugene Borukhovich. "We've been longtime advocates of integrating digital therapies into health coaching practices and we're thrilled to pioneer the first formal integration of the two services. We're confident that this partnership will pave the way for more opportunities to merge our two worlds and deliver better wellbeing and health outcomes to all."
The partnership is scheduled to launch in summer 2022. For more information, visit yourcoach.health.
YourCoach.Health is the only organization on the market that's beyond a full practice management solution for the rapidly growing gig-economy of health & wellness coaches. We're an operating system for behavior change, powered by a technology-augmented army of health coaches. Our industry partners entrust us to power up their clients, members and talent with validated and credentialed coaches who are actively practicing on our platform, supported by science-backed methodologies. We're the premier Virtual Home for health and wellness coaching, an ecosystem built to empower health coaches to deliver their services to even more individuals across the globe. Join us on the Health Coaching Revolution as we strive to deliver the power of health coaching to the 8.5 billion global population by 2030.
Twill (formerly Happify Health) is The Intelligent Healing Company™, shortening the distance between need and care by intelligently guiding each person to the care they need, when they need it, in the way they want. The company delivers Sequences™, fully configurable, scientifically designed, digital-first solutions that support the care journey for specific medical conditions. Twill does this for pharmaceutical companies, health plans, jumbo employers and those they serve. Available across 10 languages and covering more than 18 million lives, Twill creates a more precise, personal, engaging, and effective experience at scale for the many not the few. For more information, visit twill.health.
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Top Workplaces: Large company winner Pilot Company fuels employees' cars and careers
Kayla Brown has been working at the Pilot Flying J travel center on Watt Road for only two years, but Pilot Company has been a part of her life for much longer.
Her father, John, has worked at Pilot for 30 years, and Brown's watched him support her, her mom, and two sisters for her entire life. So when the pandemic hit in March 2020, Brown decided it was time to give back.
"I love my dad, and I wanted to help him out," Brown said. "But I fell in love with it, too."
She is just one of the thousands of team members keeping travelers moving at truck stops across North America and a proud employee of Knoxville's Top Workplaces winner.
Pilot is this year's first-place winner in the large business category. It's the fifth time the company has received the designation in the Knoxville area and the second time they've taken first place.
Team members come first
Founded in 1958, the oil and convenience store company employs nearly 2,500 people in the Knoxville area. According to Pilot, it has more than 28,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and is the largest fuel supplier in North America, providing more than 14 billion gallons of fuel annually.
But Pilot is in the guest service business, and at the core of that business is its people, said Jamie Landis, the company's vice president of team member experience. That "people first" culture starts with meeting the needs of Pilot team members in the field.
"We believe in this value chain: team, guests, financial. Take care of your team first, the team will then care for your guests and the financials will come," Landis said.
Landis started reimagining the team member experience when she joined Pilot a year ago, and the company's willingness to build and improve is part of what brought — and keeps — her there.
"What we're doing, it's just fun. It's fun to improve the experience for our teams, and it's exciting to be able to build and to have the alignment and support and backing of our leadership team," Landis said.
A big part of reimagining that team experience meant getting out in the field, meeting team members like Brown, and asking them what they want, what they need, and what the company could do better.
"We've got to make sure that we're delivering the best team member experience to make sure that we're able to recruit and ultimately retain the best of the best," Landis said.
Fueling and feeding employees
One way to improve the team member experience: rolling out fuel discounts.
Gas prices are soaring across the country, but Pilot team members pay 15 cents less per gallon every time they fill up.
"With the rising cost of and pressure on gas prices, we thought that was going to be a really good benefit per team member," Paul Shore, the chief people officer at Pilot Company, said.
The fuel discount system started in April when Landis was speaking with a team member in the field. Pilot employees can fill up at any gas station and get the discount through an app on their phones.
Pilot's in-the-field team members also receive complimentary meals. During each shift, team members get $10 to spend on food, which Landis says helps ensure employees aren't working hungry.
"These are quick wins that... immediately meet the needs of our people while removing some of the boulders that get in the way of getting the job done," Landis said.
But the company isn't just focused on "quick wins" for its employees — it's focused on long-term career paths and getting employees the resources and opportunities they need to reach their goals.
Fostering career pathways
Samantha King, a data and analytics strategy manager, knew she wanted to be a project manager long-term when she started at the company nine years ago. She's stayed because Pilot has helped clear that path for her.
"Pilot has always been leaning in with me as far as my career path and journey and ensuring that I am where I have a desire to be, as well as where they have a need for me," King said. "It's been a working relationship on making sure that I'm able to follow my career path, desires and goals."
King said Pilot gave her the time to get her project management professional certification, which can take weeks to achieve.
She's not the only one thinking about her future in the company. Brown, a store co-manager, is also looking for her next opportunity.
"I just really can't wait for the future and opportunity and growth. My five-year plan is definitely to be a district manager," Brown said. "That's definitely something that (I have a) passion for."
To learn what she needs to be successful, Brown plans on attending Pellissippi State Community College and ultimately transferring to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to continue her education with help from Pilot's tuition reimbursement program.
"I don't think a lot of other places have your back. Pilot does. With the maternity leave and tuition reimbursement program, they just try to help people become better," Brown said.
Brown is 21 weeks pregnant, so she'll be taking advantage of the six weeks paid parental leave policy later this year. Meanwhile, King just got back from having a child, and as she's balancing being a first-time mom and a career shift that happened right before she went on leave, she values her company even more.
"Pilot has definitely leaned into that as much as I can lean into that and allowed me the space to be a mother," King said.
It goes back to that team first — and King would say family first — culture that Shore says is crucial to success and one of the main priorities of CEO Shameek Konar when he started in 2021.
"The guest experience will never exceed a team member experience," Shore said. "That made us really think about if we were doing everything that we should be doing, need to be doing, to support that team member."
Second place: United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC
Although the Manhattan Project took place 80 years ago, Oak Ridge still feels its impacts today. For one, there’s environmental cleanup work that needs to be done, and that’s where United Cleanup Oak Ridge comes in.
Today, with 2,041 employees in the Knoxville area, UCOR is cleaning up project-era facilities at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Y-12 National Security Complex, as well as remediating soil at East Tennessee Technology Park. While this sounds like complicated work — and it is — the company maintains a “culture of caring” through children’s advocacy work and workforce development.
While multiple employees cited the meaningful work that takes place at UCOR, the community impact is just as important.
“I am proud of what I do,” one employee said in a Top Workplaces survey. “And I know I am making a difference.”
Third place: First Horizon
When it comes to banks, they don’t get much bigger than First Horizon — at least in Tennessee. As the largest bank headquartered in the Volunteer State, the business has been making a financial impact since it was founded during the Civil War, now with a “secret weapon” called Firstpower.
That’s the name First Horizon gives to its unique culture — a culture that’s constantly evolving as the bank continues to grow. First Horizon has 8,555 employees in the United States, and multiple employees said the company’s strong values contribute to a satisfactory work environment.
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Despite a drawdown in venture capital spending, the livestream shopping platform Whatnot — popular for sports cards, rare toys and other collectibles — has raised $260 million in fresh funding.
Grant LaFontaine has been into collecting since he was was seven years old, when he started selling Pokémon cards on eBay. In his twenties, he and his friend Logan Head got into finding and selling cool sneakers. But he felt like the online interfaces on eBay and other sites were clunky and boring, and the safety features were lacking.
In 2019, he left his job at Facebook to start Whatnot with Head, hoping to offer collectors the chance to buy and sell baseball cards, rare toys, comic books and other coveted items in a live, interactive online setting where they could chat with each other and score new items for their collections.
“We had this hypothesis that a new generation of collectors were entering the market,” said LaFontaine, 34, Whatnot’s CEO. “And we thought this generation, which grew up on an iPhone, was not going to be happy with the existing players because a lot of them hadn’t evolved.”
The three-year-old company has been growing quickly, and just raised another $260 million in a Series D round led by CapitalG (Alphabet’s investing arm) and DST Global, with participation from Andreesen Horowitz, YC Continuity and Bond. That brings its valuation to $3.7 billion, more than double the $1.5 billion it was valued at last year. The round took just seven days to come together, despite the market downtown and a pullback in venture capital funding.
“The growth here is almost in a class by itself. There are fast-growth companies and then there’s Whatnot,” said Laela Sturdy, a general partner at CapitalG. “They also have a strong, durable business model, which positions them well.”
The company has emerged as the largest U.S. startup focused on livestream shopping, which is the term used to describe a modern-day take on QVC-style broadcasts in which a seller showcases items that are available for purchase to a live, online audience. The format has exploded in popularity in China in recent years. A slew of startups like Whatnot, ShopShops and TalkShopLive, as well as tech giants like Amazon and Facebook, are now pouring resources into testing whether there’s an appetite among U.S. shoppers.
LaFontaine said he had no idea of the Chinese phenomenon when they started the business. When he and Head were raising the seed round and investors started asking them about it, he just nodded — then went home and did his homework.
The company, which started out as a struggling marketplace for Funko Pop toys and had to temporarily relocate to Phoenix because it couldn’t raise any money, now offers livestream shopping sessions in more than 70 categories, including sneakers, watches, vintage fashion and rare coins. The average livestream lasts two to three hours, with some sellers moving thousands of products during that time.
“I think livestream shopping is the closest you can get to the in-person retail experience,” said LaFontaine. “You can actually talk to someone, you can see objects as they are. It’s more fun.”
Whatnot has been the fastest-growing marketplace in the nation for the past two years, according to the Marketplace 100 list assembled by Andreesen Horowitz. Last year, sales grew by over 20 times. While the company would not disclose financials, it said it takes an 8% cut on sales and is not profitable.
It has managed to attract a devoted community of buyers and sellers who spend both time and money on the platform, according to Sturdy.
“The data is closer to social media levels of engagement, in terms of amount of time spent on the platform and daily active usage,” she said. “At the same time, it has very strong commerce metrics, in terms of conversion to buying and repeat buying.”
In an effort to foster trust and safety on the platform, individuals have to complete an extensive application before they can sell on Whatnot. The company likes to see people who have prior experience, such as owning a comic book store or being a known social media influencer in the space. It also asks for information about where the seller gets their supply from. Whatnot approves about 30% of applications, said LaFontaine, with new sellers completing a training before they can launch on the site. Its sellers range from hobbyists to professionals, with the biggest outfits on the platform operated by 20 to 30 people.
Whatnot, similar to eBay, started in collectibles but sees room to go into all types of merchandise, with plans to expand into electronics and wine, beer and liquor. It also wants to build out additional features that make the app more social. It recently introduced direct messages, for instance. And while other companies are doing layoffs or implementing hiring freezes, it plans to hire another 100 or so employees by the end of the year, bringing its headcount over 300.
Most days, LaFontaine works out of his home office in Los Angeles, where Funko Pop toys and other prized collectibles adorn the bookshelf behind him. The office, just a 15-minute walk from his house, is still fully remote. | https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurendebter/2022/07/21/livestream-shopping-stays-hot-as-whatnot-takes-on-ebay-valuation-more-than-doubles-to-37-billion/ | 2022-07-21T14:17:41Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurendebter/2022/07/21/livestream-shopping-stays-hot-as-whatnot-takes-on-ebay-valuation-more-than-doubles-to-37-billion/ | false |
By NICOLE WINFIELD
Associated Press
ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi resigned Thursday after his ruling coalition fell apart, dealing a destabilizing blow to the country and Europe at a time of severe economic uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Draghi tendered his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella during a morning meeting at the Quirinale Palace. Mattarella, who rejected a similar resignation offer from the premier last week, “took note” of the new one and asked Draghi’s government to remain on in a caretaker capacity, the president’s office said. While the president could see if a new parliamentary majority was possible, his office indicated that he would dissolve the legislature and call early elections.
The turmoil couldn’t have come at a worse time for the eurozone’s third-largest economy. Like many countries, Italy is facing soaring prices for everything from food to household utilities as a result of Moscow’s invasion. On top of that, it is also suffering through a prolonged drought that is threatening crops and struggling to implement its EU-financed pandemic recovery program.
Any instability in Italy could ripple out to the rest of Europe, also facing economic trouble, and deprive the EU of a respected statesman as it seeks to keep up a united front against Russia.
Draghi, who is not a politician but a former central banker, was brought in 17 months ago to navigate the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. But his government of national unity imploded Wednesday after members of his uneasy coalition of right, left and populists rebuffed his appeal to band back together to finish the Italian Parliament’s natural term.
Instead, the center-right Forza Italia and League parties and the populist 5-Star Movement boycotted a confidence vote in the Senate, a clear sign they were done with Draghi.
“Thank you for all the work done together in this period,” Draghi told the lower Chamber of Deputies on Thursday morning before going to see Mattarella. Clearly moved by the applause he received there, he repeated a quip that even central bank chiefs have hearts.
Dubbed “Super Mario” for helping to lead the eurozone out of its debt crisis when he was head of the European Central Bank, Draghi played a similar calming role in Italy in recent months. His very presence helped reassure financial markets about the debt-laden nation’s public finances, and he managed to keep the country on track with economic reforms that the EU made a condition of its 200 billion-euro (-dollar) pandemic recovery package.
He was a staunch supporter of Ukraine and became a leading voice in Europe’s response to Russia’s invasion — one of the issues that contributed to his downfall since the 5-Stars rankled at Italian military help for Ukraine.
Domestic concerns also played a role. The 5-Stars, the biggest vote-getter in the 2018 national election, chafed for months that their priorities of a basic income and minimum salary, among others, were ignored. The final straw? A decision to give Rome’s mayor extraordinary powers to manage the capital’s garbage crisis — powers that had been denied the party’s Virginia Raggi when she was mayor.
While he could not keep his fractious coalition together, Draghi appeared to still have broad support among the Italian public, many of whom have taken to the streets or signed open letters in recent weeks to plead with him to stay on.
Italian newspapers on Thursday were united in their outrage at the surreal outcome, given the difficult moment that Italy and Europe are navigating.
“Shame,” headlined La Stampa on the front page. “Italy Betrayed,” said La Repubblica.
Nicola Nobile, associate director at Oxford Economics, warned Draghi’s departure and the prospect that the country would not have a fully functioning government for months could exacerbate economic turbulence in Italy, which investors worry is carrying too much debt and which was already looking at a marked slowdown for the second half of the year.
Mattarella had tapped Draghi to pull Italy out of the pandemic last year. But last week, the 5-Stars boycotted a confidence vote tied to a bill aimed at helping Italians endure the cost-of-living crisis, prompting Draghi to offer to resign a first time.
Mattarella rejected that offer and asked Draghi to return to Parliament to brief lawmakers on the situation. The premier did so on Wednesday, appealing to party leaders to listen to the calls for unity from ordinary Italians.
“You don’t have to give the answer to me. You have to give it to all Italians,” he told lawmakers.
While the next steps were unclear, Mattarella seemed likely to dissolve Parliament after a period of consultations, paving the way for an election as soon as late September or early October. The legislature’s current five-year term is due to expire in 2023.
Mattarella planned to meet with the presidents of the upper and lower chambers of Parliament later Thursday, his office said. The announcement cited the article in the Italian Constitution that says the president can dissolve Parliament.
Opinion polls have indicated the center-left Democratic Party and the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, which had remained in the opposition, are neck-and-neck.
Democrat leader Enrico Letta said Parliament had betrayed Italy.
“Let Italians show at the ballot that they are smarter than their representatives,” he tweeted.
The Brothers of Italy has long been allied with the center-right Forza Italia of ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi and the League of Matteo Salvini, suggesting that a center-right alliance would likely prevail in any election and could propel Brothers’ leader Giorgia Meloni to become Italy’s first female premier.
Meloni, who has been gunning for an early election since before the crisis erupted, was triumphant.
“The will of the people is expressed in one way: by voting. Let’s give hope and strength back to Italy,” she said.
Some commentators noted that Draghi’s government, which has been among Europe’s strongest supporters of Ukraine, collapsed in large part thanks to political leaders who previously had ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Berlusconi has vacationed with Putin and considered him a friend; Salvini opposed EU sanctions against Russia after its 2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula; and then there’s 5-Star leader Giuseppe Conte’s opposition to Italian military aid to Ukraine.
After 5-Star senators boycotted last week’s vote, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio accused Conte of giving Putin a gift.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Silver Crest Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: SLCR) ("Silver Crest") today announced that the registration statement on Form F-4 (as amended, the "Registration Statement") filed by TH International Limited (together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, "THIL" or "Tims China") relating to the previously announced business combination between Silver Crest and THIL, which holds the exclusive master franchise rights for Tim Hortons coffee shops in China, has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on July 20, 2022.
Silver Crest will mail the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (the "Proxy Statement") to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 6, 2022. The Proxy Statement contains a notice and voting instruction form or a proxy card relating to the extraordinary general meeting of Silver Crest's shareholders.
The extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Silver Crest will be held at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, on August 18, 2022 at the offices of Appleby at Suites 4201-03 & 12, 42/F, One Island East, Taikoo Place, 18 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong and virtually over the Internet by means of a live audio webcast at https://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SLCRU2022SM, or at such other time, on such other date and at such other place to which the meeting may be postponed or adjourned (the "extraordinary general meeting").
Due to health concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support the health and wellbeing of our shareholders, Silver Crest encourages its shareholders to attend the extraordinary general meeting virtually via the live webcast. Silver Crest shareholders are cordially invited to attend and participate in the extraordinary general meeting online by visiting https://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SLCRU2022SM and entering the 16-digit control number found on the proxy card.
If the proposals at the extraordinary general meeting are approved by Silver Crest shareholders, the parties anticipate that the business combination will close and the combined entity will commence trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the new ticker symbol "THCH" and "THCHW" on or after August 19, 2022, subject to the satisfaction or waiver, as applicable, of all other closing conditions.
If any Silver Crest shareholder does not receive the Proxy Statement, such shareholder should (i) confirm his or her Proxy Statement's status with his or her broker or (ii) contact D.F. King & Co., Inc. at +1-800-967-7635. Questions can also be sent by email to SLCR@dfking.com.
This notice of the extraordinary general meeting is and the Proxy Statement will be available at https://central.proxyvote.com.
About Silver Crest Acquisition Corporation
Silver Crest is a special purpose acquisition company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While Silver Crest may pursue a business combination target in any business or industry, Silver Crest intends to concentrate its efforts in identifying global or regional businesses with differentiated products and services in one or more high growth consumer and consumer technology sectors.
About TH International Limited
Tims China is the parent company of the exclusive master franchise of Tim Hortons coffee shops for Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) in China, including Hong Kong and Macau. Tims China was founded by Cartesian Capital Group and Tim Hortons Restaurants International, a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International.
Tims China offers freshly brewed coffee, tea and other beverages, bakery & sides, and sandwiches and is an emerging coffee champion in China. The brand's philosophy is rooted in world-class execution and data-driven decision making and centered on true local relevance, continuous innovation, genuine community, and absolute convenience. For more information, please visit www.timhortons.com.cn.
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INVESTMENT IN ANY SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SEC OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY NOR HAS ANY AUTHORITY PASSED UPON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THE OFFERING OR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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Silver Crest, THIL and their respective directors and executive officers, other members of management and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the potential transaction described in this communication under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Silver Crest is set forth in Silver Crest's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the Proxy Statement. Information regarding other persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the shareholders in connection with the potential transaction and a description of their interests is also set forth in the Proxy Statement. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
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Skilled legal executive brings strategic expertise to company's leadership team
PLANO, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, has welcomed legal executive and industry veteran Mark Chloupek to the role of Chief Legal Officer. This hire represents another example of Aimbridge's continued dedication to infuse top industry talent within its leadership team and to provide unparalleled services to its owners.
"We welcome Mark to our executive leadership team in this invaluable role of providing strategic legal leadership," said Michael J. Deitemeyer, Aimbridge president & CEO. "As Aimbridge continues to evolve, it is critical for us to have an experienced executive like Mark who will assist us in navigating growth opportunities."
Chloupek brings 23 years of experience in hospitality with companies ranging from ownership and management to franchising, including eight years as general counsel for public companies. Chloupek most recently served as EVP, Secretary and General Counsel of CorePoint Lodging, where he oversaw all legal and related matters of the company, corporate governance, strategic transactions, executive compensation, risk management, and litigation. He also led the sale of CorePoint to a joint venture between Highgate and Cerberus Capital Management.
Prior to CorePoint Lodging, Chloupek served as EVP, Secretary and General Counsel of La Quinta Holdings, where he led the company's initial public offering and its subsequent spin-off in 2018, resulting in the publicly-traded CorePoint Lodging REIT. Earlier in his career, Chloupek served as Chief Counsel of Operations for Wyndham International, where he provided critical legal advice and oversight in the sale of Wyndham International to affiliates of The Blackstone Group. He received his B.A. in economics from the College of William and Mary and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law.
"The hospitality industry is facing unique challenges and opportunities that require creative solutions and my experience with helping build and transform companies will translate into driving growth and performance," Chloupek said. "Aimbridge is the prominent partner for owners within the industry, and I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to develop strategies that address the nuances of the industry today."
To learn more about Aimbridge Hospitality, visit aimbridgehospitality.com.
Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company with a growing hotel portfolio representing more than 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries, inclusive of pipeline. As a top hotel management company and trusted operator of over 80 lodging brands and distinctive luxury and lifestyle assets, Aimbridge leverages its scale and operational excellence to consistently deliver results for hotel owners and offer unparalleled opportunities for associates around the globe. Aimbridge adds value through focused, expertise-driven operating divisions in Full Service, Evolution Lifestyle, Enhanced Select Service, and Select Service, optimizing owners' investment returns and driving hotel market success. The Aimbridge EMEA Division has supporting offices across Europe in Amsterdam, Birmingham, and Glasgow. The Aimbridge LatAm Division has offices in Monterrey and Mexico City. Aimbridge Hospitality's global headquarters is based in Plano, Texas. To learn more, visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com. Connect with Aimbridge on LinkedIn.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of cattle are covered in blisters from highly infectious foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia, sounding the alarm for the country, its Southeast Asian neighbors and Australia. The virus found in two provinces in May has now infected several hundred-thousand animals across multiple provinces, including the popular tourist destination of Bali.
Indonesia is now taking measures to curb the spread of the disease. Australia has offered assistance in hopes of preventing the disease and its economic and environmental consequences from crossing its borders.
Here’s a look at the disease and what’s happening in Indonesia.
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WHAT IS FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE?
Foot-and-mouth disease is caused by a virus that infects cattle, sheep, goats, swine and other cloven-hoofed animals. While death rates are typically low, the disease can make animals ill with fever, decreased appetite, excessive drooling, blisters and other symptoms.
The disease was once found worldwide but has since been erased from some regions, including western Europe and North America. Parts of Southeast Asia, such as Malaysia and Thailand, have had regular outbreaks, but Indonesia until now had been free from the disease since 1986.
The ongoing outbreak is concentrated in dairy and beef cattle, but the spread to other susceptible animals can’t be ruled out.
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HOW DOES IT SPREAD?
The virus spreads easily through contact and airborne transmission and can quickly infect entire herds. People can spread the disease though things like farming equipment, shoes, clothing, vehicle tires and more that have come in contact with the virus. Though it’s considered rare, humans can also carry the virus in their nose for short periods of time, infecting animals, said Michael Ward, chair of the Veterinary Public Health & Food Safety at the University of Sydney.
Livestock feed and animal products such as meat and hides can also carry and spread the virus.
More than 300,000 livestock in Indonesia had foot-and-mouth disease by the first week of July. In the same month, the Eid al-Adha festival — a Muslim holiday marked with ritual animal sacrifice — resulted in large movement of animals around the country, which is considered to have accelerated the spread of the disease.
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WHY ARE OFFICIALS WORRIED?
Because it is so easily spread, the virus can be incredibly difficult to get rid of once there is an outbreak. In poorer countries, sick animals affect people’s access to food. In middle-income and richer countries, the disease affects the livestock trade and related industries. One paper estimated that foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks can cost billions of dollars, highlighting the damage to governments and farmers.
Australia, which is currently free of foot-and-mouth disease, has expressed particular worry about the spread from Indonesia. The resort island of Bali is a popular tourist destination for Australians and has confirmed cases of the disease.
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WHAT IS BEING DONE TO COMBAT THE OUTBREAK?
Indonesia is using animal testing, vaccination, treatment, and conditional slaughter to try to curb the outbreak. The Ministry of Agriculture launched a vaccination program for livestock in mid-June, prioritizing doses for healthy animals at high risk of infection, such as those at crowded places such as livestock breeding centers, community-owned dairy farms, dairy cooperatives, and beef cattle farms.
The Australian government has offered financial and vaccine assistance for Indonesia’s response to the recent outbreak. The vaccination program is likely to focus on support for the small-holder farm sector, which accounts for 90% of Indonesia’s cattle industry.
In Australia, the government announced it would install disinfectant mats at airports that are intended to capture potentially contaminated dirt from the shoes of those returning from overseas. Government officials also promised more stringent biosecurity checks, such as sniffing detector dogs, for those returning from overseas.
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CAN PEOPLE GET FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE?
No. Foot-and-mouth disease is often confused with hand, foot and mouth disease, which is caused by a different virus and mostly infects young children. People do not get the animal disease, and animals do not get the human disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s foreign minister on Thursday rejected accusations that the country’s military carried out deadly artillery strikes against tourists in northern Iraq, as the Iraqi families of those killed laid their dead to rest.
In an in an interview with Turkish state broadcaster TRT, Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkey was willing to cooperate with Iraqi authorities to shed light on the “treacherous attack.”
“According to the information we received from the Turkish Armed Forces, we did not conduct any attack against civilians,” Cavusoglu said. “Our fight in Iraq has always been against the (banned Kurdistan Workers Party) PKK terrorist organization.”
“We reject the accusations that have been leveled against Turkey before the smoke screen has been lifted,” Cavusoglu said, adding that Turkey believed the attack was aimed at preventing Turkish military operations in the region.
“Iraqi authorities must not fall into this trap,” he said.
Caskets carrying the bodies of those killed in artillery strikes on Wednesday were transported from the semi-autonomous Kurdish-run northern region to the capital Baghdad for burial. At least four artillery shells struck the resort area of Barakh in the Zakho district in the Kurdish region.
Iraq’s military said eight people were killed in the attack, but nine caskets were loaded onto the military plane on Thursday. Over 20 people were wounded.
The region’s President Nechirvan Barzani laid a wreath over one casket and helped carry it on board the military plane. Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein was also present, along with the families of those killed.
All of the casualties were Iraqi citizens. A small child was among the victims.
The incident is testing ties between Iraq and Turkey — two countries that share deep economic ties but are divided over security issues related to Kurdish insurgents operating in Iraq, oil trading with the Kurdish region and water-sharing.
The Turkish Embassy in Iraq announced on its Facebook page that visa appointments had been cancelled for the day. A small protest broke out in the former headquarters of the Turkish mission in the Baghdad neighborhood of Waziriah.
The Iraqi government, which condemned the attack as “flagrant violation of Iraq’s sovereignty,” convened an emergency national security meeting, summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Baghdad and ordered a pause in dispatching a new Iraqi ambassador to Ankara.
Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi accused Turkey of ignoring “Iraq’s continuous demands to refrain from military violations against Iraqi territory and the lives of its people.”
Cavusoglu said Turkey had offered to bring the wounded to Turkey for treatment.
Turkey regularly carries out airstrikes into northern Iraq and has sent commandos to support its offensives targeting elements of the outlawed Kurdistan Worker’s Party or PKK.
Wednesday’s attack marked the first time that tourists had been killed in the frequent attacks by Turkey in the area, the officials said. Turkish strikes in the area are common and have killed civilians, mostly local villagers, there before.
In April, Turkey launched its latest offensive, named Operation Claw Lock, in parts of northern Iraq – part of a series of cross-border operations started in 2019 to combat the outlawed PKK who are based in the mountainous regions of northern Iraq.
The PKK, which is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, and has led an insurgency in southeast Turkey since 1984 which has killed tens of thousands of people.
Ankara has pressed Baghdad to root out PKK elements from the northern region. Iraq, in turn, has said Turkey’s ongoing attacks are in breach of its sovereignty.
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American Airlines (AAL) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates
American Airlines (AAL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.79 per share. This compares to loss of $1.69 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -3.80%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this world's largest airline would post a loss of $2.43 per share when it actually produced a loss of $2.32, delivering a surprise of 4.53%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
American Airlines
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
American Airlines shares have lost about 15.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of -16.9%.
What's Next for American Airlines?
While American Airlines has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for American Airlines: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.32 on $13.4 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and -$1.02 on $48.3 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Transportation - Airline is currently in the bottom 16% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, Hawaiian Holdings (HA), has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2022. The results are expected to be released on July 26.
This parent company of Hawaiian Airlines is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.86 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +40.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 33.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Hawaiian Holdings' revenues are expected to be $665.08 million, up 61.9% from the year-ago quarter.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama will have a book out this fall, “The Light We Carry,” in which she reflects upon her experiences and shares insights on navigating an increasingly stressful world.
It’s the former first lady’s first entirely new work since the 2018 release of her acclaimed blockbuster “Becoming,” which has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, surpassing the sales of any memoir by a previous first lady or modern president, including her husband, former President Barack Obama.
“I’ve learned it’s okay to recognize that self-worth comes wrapped in vulnerability, and that what we share as humans on this earth is the impulse to strive for better, always and no matter what,” Michelle Obama writes in the book’s introduction, included in Thursday’s announcement by the Random House Publishing Group and its imprint Crown.
“We become bolder in brightness. If you know your light, you know yourself. You know your own story in an honest way. In my experience, this type of self-knowledge builds confidence, which in turn breeds calmness and an ability to maintain perspective, which leads, finally, to being able to connect meaningfully with others — and this to me is the bedrock of all things.”
The new book is not part of the reported eight-figure deal the Obamas reached in 2017, shortly after he left office, with parent company Penguin Random House for their respective memoirs. A spokesperson declined to discuss financial terms for “The Light We Carry.”
Crown will publish the 336-page book Nov. 15, almost exactly four years after the release of “Becoming,” and has announced a first printing of 2.75 million copies for the U.S. and Canada. “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times” will come out simultaneously in 14 languages and 27 countries, with additional rights deals expected.
“In ‘The Light We Carry,’ Mrs. Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress,” the publisher’s announcement reads in part.
“Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles — the earned wisdom that helps her continue to ‘become.’”
On Thursday, Penguin Random House announced it was renaming an annual writing prize in her honor, the $10,000 Michelle Obama Award for Memoir, part of an awards program for public high school students the company launched in 1993.
Since completing “Becoming,” Michelle Obama has written an edition for younger readers and launched a podcast. With Barack Obama and their production company Higher Ground she has worked on such projects as the Oscar-winning documentary “American Factory” and a documentary about her tour for “Becoming,” when she appeared at arenas nationwide with such guest interviewers as Oprah Winfrey and Sarah Jessica Parker. Promotional plans for “The Light We Carry” will be announced later.
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BEAVERTON, Ore., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is being issued by Epiq, the Fund Administrator appointed in the administrative action noted below.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
File No. 3-20310
In the Matter of
S&P DOW JONES INDICES LLC,
Respondent.
TO: Individuals and entities, or their lawful successors, who purchased and/or held VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short Term ETNs linked to the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index due December 4, 2030, listed on a U.S. exchange and registered with the Commission and traded under the symbol XIV ("XIV" or "Security") during the period between 4:09:40 p.m. and 5:09 p.m. on February 5, 2018 ("Relevant Period").
PLEASE READ THIS PLAN NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY.
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT FROM THE S&P DOW JONES INDICES FAIR FUND.
THIS PLAN NOTICE CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE S&P DOW JONES INDICES FAIR FUND AND THE CLAIMS PROCESS.
On May 17, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC" or "Commission") issued an Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings, Pursuant to Section 8A of the Securities Act of 1933, Making Findings, and Imposing a Cease-and-Desist Order (the "Order") against the Respondent, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. In the Order, the Commission found that S&P, which publishes an index that measures the return from a rolling long position for certain VIX futures contracts, failed to disclose the existence of a feature in this index that kept securities prices static during a period of unprecedented volatility. As a result of this undisclosed feature, values being published and disseminated to the market were not based on the real-time prices of certain VIX futures contracts. The Commission ordered S&P Dow Jones to pay a $9,000,000 civil money penalty to the Commission.
Without admitting or denying the allegations, Respondent consented to the entry of an order alleging violations of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933. The Commission established a Fair Fund pursuant to Section 308(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, so that the $9 million in civil money penalties paid by the Respondent could be distributed for the benefit of the harmed investors (the "S&P Dow Jones Indices Fair Fund"). The assets of the S&P Dow Jones Indices Fair Fund are subject to the continuing jurisdiction and control of the Commission.
The Commission approved the proposed Plan of Distribution (the "Plan") on May 12, 2022. You can review the Plan, available at www.SPDowJonesIndicesFairFund.com for more information and for the definitions of the capitalized terms.
To qualify for a payment from the Fair Fund, you must have purchased and/or held VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short Term ETNs linked to the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index due December 4, 2030, listed on a U.S. exchange and registered with the Commission and traded under the symbol XIV during the Relevant Period.
Your approved transactions must calculate to a Recognized Loss as calculated under the Plan and your Distribution Payment must equal or exceed $10.00.
You must complete and sign the Claim Form and submit it to the Fund Administrator so that it is postmarked (or if not sent by U.S. Mail, received) no later than November 9, 2022, at the address listed below in order to be considered for eligibility to receive a distribution payment from the S&P Dow Jones Indices Fair Fund:
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OCALA, Fla., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Auctions held through HiBid.com last week generated nearly $40 million (gross auction proceeds) in a combined total of 1,504 online-only and webcast auctions. From June 11th through the 17th, bidders placed 1.53 million bids per day, on average, resulting in the sale of over 580,474 lots.
This week, HiBid.com auctions include a wide selection of antiques and high-end collectibles, highlighted by arcade games, art, coins, and jewelry. HiBid.com is also hosting an auction featuring a personal collection of high-end guitars and recording studio components, and another auction with gym and fitness equipment.
HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of items across hundreds of categories that appeal to bidders worldwide. HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex 360, providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management solution that supports internet-only auctions, webcast auctions, and absentee bidding.
July 11th-17th, 2022, HiBid.com Highlights
GAP: $39,507,763
Lots Sold: 580,474
Online-Only Auctions: 1,401
Webcast Auctions: 103
Average Bidders Per Day: 944,000
Average Bids Per Day: 1.53 Million
Current Auctions
The following list includes a small sample from the hundreds of auctions currently open for bidding on HiBid.com. Site visitors can click the Find Auctions menu at the top of the HiBid.com homepage for links to the Featured and Hot auctions, such as those listed below, or use the search box to find auctions nearby.
Guitar Online Auction
Auction Type: Online-Only
Dates: July 6th-21st
Seller: Schumacher Auction Service
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Retro Fitness Complete Liquidation
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Dates: July 3rd-July 23rd
Seller: Ken Geyer Real Estate Auctioneers, Inc
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Date: September 20th
Seller: Pot Of Gold Estate Auctions
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MMI Agency shares results of its latest research, insights for brands and marketers
HOUSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bucking the perception that most influencers/creators are in the marketing game for fame and fortune, 77% say they do so because they have a passion for their respective subject areas, and two-thirds (66%) want to build a community around shared interests, according to a new MMI Agency/Harris Poll survey. What's more, nearly all of those polled (98%) say it's important to work with brands that align with their values.
"While these findings may be surprising to some, the attitudes expressed align perfectly with what we find within our own influencer programs," says Maggie Malek, CEO of MMI. "Out of passion, influencers want to be intimately involved with the brands they represent. They care deeply about the products and services they promote, and they're willing to work hard to make sure any content they produce is relevant and compelling to their audiences."
The poll also finds that the majority (59%) prefer the term "creators" to "influencers" expressing that the former term better encapsulates their role in the marketing process. According to one survey subject, "Influencer has some negative connotations and feels a little like you're bragging. I feel that I create content more than I influence people."
But there remains a large segment of respondents who stand by "influencer": "It helps viewers understand that I am here to give suggestions and help people," says one.
The study, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of MMI Agency in April 2022, polled 140 U.S. adults who are compensated in some form to post original content on social networks for a brand, platform or audience/community, and consider themselves an influencer or creator, with at least 5,000 followers or connections on a social network.
"The role of influencer marketing has grown to be a vital component of the marketer's playbook," says Malek. "We commissioned this research to gain new insights into how this tactic can be most effective, in order to provide unquestionable value to the brands we serve and their audiences."
"Content creators and influencers can't be bought by brands with misaligned values," says John Gerzema, CEO of The Harris Poll: "Influencers are truly obsessed with the category they're in, they are always in discovery mode and love to bring something fresh and unexpected to their followers. Six in ten (60%) say engagement with their followers and building a community is the most significant factor in their overall success. Marketers need to understand this passion. It's what drives them."
Other notable findings:
- Audience and content are paramount: Three-fifths (61%) of creators say brands should keep in mind their audience when partnering with them, and 57% say they should keep in mind the need for content to be authentic. Per one respondent: "The most important thing for influencers and creators is the relationship with their audience, so sponsorships or brand endorsements that threaten those relationships are potentially very damaging."
- Money is secondary: Only 12% of respondents say revenue is the most significant factor in determining their success.
- More 'influencers' choose TikTok than 'creators': By a significant margin, 72% of those who consider themselves influencers are more likely to be on TikTok, versus 54% of creators.
- One-offs are as common as ambassadorships: Four in 10 (43%) say their average brand partnership is just a one-off campaign, while the same number (43%) say their brand partnerships are year-long or longer ambassador programs. Only 14% say they have permanent or indefinite partnerships with brands. However, more than two-thirds (68%) say brands will routinely engage with them again if the original one-off campaign proved successful. Brand partnerships provide a significant chunk of income for many: For nearly a third of creators (31%), brand partnerships make up 50% or more of their revenue.
- Out-of-pocket costs are taking a toll: Nearly two-thirds of creators (63%) say out-of-pocket costs such as photoshoots are a significant burden. And close to half (47%) say brands should keep these costs in mind when partnering with them.
- Half stumbled into the gig, and half sought it out: 52% of respondents say they purposely sought to become an influencer or creator with the aspiration to become popular; 48% say they accidentally became an influencer or creator, and are now taking advantage of the following they have.
"These findings can serve as a guide for brands and agencies as they interact with creators moving forward," says Malek. "The core drivers of creators, revealed in this survey, confirms what we have found in our work: They are authentic and passionate. That's why they are so effective and why we are so excited to be in this business."
MMI Agency is a modern brand lab where performance meets possibility. Our mission is to inspire action in an intelligent world by partnering with engaged clients; deploying human-first strategy; developing compelling creative; and conceptualizing iterative media plans and insightful communications programs. MMI is made up of 175 employees and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Find out more at www.mmiagency.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.
The Harris Poll is one of the longest-running surveys in the U.S., tracking public opinion, motivations, and social sentiment since 1963. It is now part of Harris Insights & Analytics, a global consulting and market research firm that strives to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. We work with clients in three primary areas: building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. Our mission is to provide insights and advisory to help leaders make the best decisions possible. For more information, visit our website or follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
Contact: Caitlin Jeansonne
MMI
713-929-6900
caitlin.jeansonne@mmiagency.com
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Collin College Technical Campus is Fifth School to Offer Innovative Collision Technology Program Based on Two-Year Collision Engineering Curriculum
ST. LOUIS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its industry-leading Collision Engineering Program.
Now active in five schools across the U.S., the program is designed in collaboration with the automotive industry and encourages schools and industry to work together to facilitate lifelong learning for the future leaders of the collision industry. Through a defined two-year apprenticeship model, students receive real-world experience by working alongside industry experts while also earning their associate degree. This unique model provides students the opportunity to earn an income while completing their training.
"Collin College's Collision Technology program is pleased to partner with the Collision Engineering Program to spread the word about the extensive training and internship opportunities available in this growing field," said Dr. Bill King, Technical Campus provost. "This apprenticeship program will be a vital link for informing students of the exceptional career opportunities available in collision repair and bringing them into a community of craftspeople who make a rewarding living doing what they love."
Since its launch in 2020, the program has successfully completed its two-year pilot and is on track to double its footprint from four to eight schools across the country over the next three years. In addition to Collin College, the program is also operating at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; and Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas.
Collin College Technical Campus offers degrees and certificates in a wide range of disciplines, including automotive, construction, healthcare, information technology and manufacturing. The college's Collision Technology program is now accepting students at the campus for the Fall 2022 semester.
Addressing Critical Industry Needs
With more than 70,000 new collision technicians needed between 2022 and 2025, and nearly 65,000 of those coming from labor force exits and transfers according to the TechForce Foundation, demand is significantly outpacing a steadily declining supply of postsecondary collision technician entrants.
To help close the gap, the Collision Engineering Program is working to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry and enhance retention and advancement among collision repair technicians.
The Collision Engineering Program replicates Ranken Technical College's unique two-year apprenticeship model that not only increases the number of qualified technicians to address the ongoing industry technician shortage and skills gap, but also offers advanced education and ever-expanding career opportunities for participating students.
"The rapid pace of vehicle innovation and connectivity is adding demands on technicians to have expertise in technology and engineering, in addition to vehicle repair. As an industry leader, Enterprise is committed to supporting solutions to address the evolving field of collision repair," said Mary Mahoney, Vice President, Replacement and Leisure Division at Enterprise. "In addition to preparing students for success, the first-of-its-kind Collision Engineering Program also aims to change perception and increase awareness of opportunities in the industry."
For more information about the Collision Engineering Program, visit www.beacollisionengineer.com.
About Enterprise Holdings
Enterprise Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Holdings and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers. Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Mo., Enterprise Holdings manages a diverse fleet of more than 1.85 million vehicles through a network of nearly 10,000 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories.
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– Totally Super Cool Encourages Conversations Between Caregivers and Children About Living with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) –
– Book Will Be Launched at the 2022 World TSC Conference –
BETHESDA, Md., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobelpharma America, LLC, a pharmaceutical and medical device company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, created a new storybook to encourage conversations between caregivers and their children with facial angiofibroma due to tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare genetic disease that affects approximately one in 6,000 live births. Called Totally Super Cool, the book is being released for the first time at the World TSC Conference at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas, on July 29, 2022.
"At Nobelpharma, we are truly inspired by the experiences of children, and their families, who live with TSC. Totally Super Cool illustrates ways children may feel more comfortable talking about their disease with others," said Yoshiki Kida, President and CEO of Nobelpharma America. "By finding fun words for the acronym TSC to help kids reframe talking about TSC, such as Totally Super Cool, our goal is to show all the children with TSC that their accomplishments are what make them special and unique."
Developed for children at a reading level of 8-12 years old, Totally Super Cool is the story of Tori and Tommy, a sister and brother, both of whom have facial angiofibroma associated with TSC. The storybook follows the sister-brother duo when they are at school, with their friends and when they visit their healthcare specialists to learn how to take special care of themselves in their journey with TSC. The message carried throughout the book is that Tori and Tommy are totally super cool kids despite the challenges their condition may present.
The TSC Alliance and its members provided input about what would resonate with children with TSC and their families. "In addition to sharing the routines and feelings that children with TSC have, Tori and Tommy's story also emphasizes the importance of parents and caregivers having positive discussions with their kids about living with TSC," said Kari Luther Rosbeck, President & Chief Executive Officer of the TSC Alliance.
World TSC Conference attendees will be able to sign up for a free copy of the book at booth #8 on July 29 and 30, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more information on how to get a copy of Totally Super Cool, email NPA-corporate-info@Nobelpharma-US.com.
About Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)
TSC is a rare genetic disease that affects approximately one in 6,000 live births. Nearly one million people worldwide are estimated to have TSC, with approximately 50,000 in the United States. TSC causes non-cancerous tumors, or hamartomas, to form in vital organs, including the skin. TSC may also cause facial angiofibromas, which are pink or red bumps usually located on the cheeks, nose, and chin that may cause bleeding, itching, redness, and significant disfiguration without treatment. Many individuals with TSC also present with autism, epilepsy, and other neuropsychiatric disorders.
About Nobelpharma America
Nobelpharma America, LLC (NPA) is focused on the commercialization of pharmaceuticals and medical devices that expand treatment options for people with rare diseases. In 2019, NPA became the first wholly owned global subsidiary of Nobelpharma Co., Ltd., which is based in Tokyo. The company, which is named after Alfred Nobel, remains committed to honoring his innovative and scientific legacy by developing treatments for diseases that often go overlooked because of the small number of individuals affected. For more information visit nobelpharma-us.com.
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READING, Pa., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Monroe, Ohio. Located at 100 Clark Boulevard this new facility expands Penske's capability to support this growing Ohio market and allows increased aid to the large territory between its Sharonville and Dayton sites.
At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance. It is also outfitted with the company's proprietary fully digital and voice-directed preventive maintenance process and Penske digital experience solutions, which help customers leverage Penske technology as well as options related to onboard technology systems (ELDs, telematics, onboard cameras, etc.).
"This state-of-the-art facility brings the full Penske-experience, showcasing our strong commitment to the community and ability to cultivate with the growing market," said Tim Burke, the Midwest area vice president for Penske Truck Leasing. "I extend my appreciation to our customers – allowing us to grow, and the dedication of our staff – maintaining service excellence throughout the process."
The location is 14,520 square-feet and sits on 5.96 acres. It features three service bays plus an automatic truck wash bay, a two-lane fuel island and in-floor heating.
Penske currently employs approximately 20 associates at the new facility, and is hiring truck technicians, fueler and wash bay attendants, customer service representatives, and drivers locally and nationwide. For a list of open positions in the Monroe area and at other Penske locations across North America visit penske.jobs for more information.
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske Truck Leasing operates more than 387,000 vehicles and serves customers from approximately 1,300 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.pensketruckleasing.com to learn more.
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Amazon announced Thursday it will acquire the primary care organization One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion, marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services.
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said in a statement it will acquire One Medical for $18 per share in an all-cash transaction.
Neil Lindsay, the senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, said in a statement the acquisition is geared towards reinventing the healthcare “experience” for things like booking an appointment and taking trips to a pharmacy.
“We love inventing to make what should be easy easier and we want to be one of the companies that helps dramatically improve the healthcare experience over the next several years,” Lindsay said. | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/amazon-to-buy-primary-health-care-provider-for-3-9b/ | 2022-07-21T14:27:17Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/amazon-to-buy-primary-health-care-provider-for-3-9b/ | false |
Electronic Draw Games Will Launch for the First Time in Ecuador
ATLANTA, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotería Nacional de Ecuador, the Ecuador National Lottery, has awarded a new, 10-year contract to Scientific Games that includes instant games, lottery systems, retail technology, and a draw-based lottery game system that will launch Ecuador's first-ever electronic draw games.
Jorge Medina, General Manager of Lotería Nacional de Ecuador, said, "We are very pleased to extend our excellent relationship with Scientific Games through an instant game contract that includes new technology and enables us to launch a new mode of instant and draw-based lottery games for the enjoyment of our players, and ultimately generate more funds to support our causes in Ecuador."
Revenues generated from the sale of Lotería Nacional's instant and draw games will benefit Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil an important non-profit organization in Ecuador founded in 1888 for health, education and social protection. The organization's vision is to expand its social and charitable work to all corners of Ecuador in favor of people in conditions of vulnerability and extreme poverty.
Lotería Nacional's new agreement with Scientific Games includes business intelligence software, as well as a performance-driving instant game management system that streamlines game inventory control and logistics.
John Schulz, President of Americas and Global Instant Products for Scientific Games, said, "We are honored to expand our 20-year relationship with Lotería Nacional de Ecuador with our world-leading instant game services, and by launching electronic draw games for the very first time in Ecuador. Drawing upon our global experience with national lotteries, our goal is to support the Lottery's retailer network expansion with our patented technologies to drive more profits for Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil's social work."
Scientific Games is the world's largest creator, producer and manager of lottery instant games with the company's instant products representing 70% of global retail sales. The company is a global leader in lottery and sports betting systems, digital lottery games, mobile apps, and player loyalty programs.
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About Scientific Games
Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the industry ever forward. For more information, visit scientificgames.com.
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STOCKHOLM, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitas AB will publish the Interim report January-June 2022 on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at approximately 1.00 p.m. (CEST).
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Analysts and media are invited to participate in a telephone conference at 2.30 p.m. (CEST) where Securitas President and CEO Magnus Ahlqvist and CFO Andreas Lindback will present the report and answer questions. The telephone conference will also be audio casted live via Securitas' website. To participate in the telephone conference, please dial in five minutes prior to the start of the conference call:
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific" or "the Company") (TSX: THNC), a leading cloud-based software platform that enables entrepreneurs and established businesses of all sizes to create, market, and sell online learning products, will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 after market close on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the Company's financial and operational results at 2:30pm PT (5:30pm ET) on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast
When: Thursday, August 4, 2022
Time: 2:30 pm PT (5:30 pm ET)
Dial In: 1.888.664.6383 (US/Canada Toll-Free) or 1.416.764.8650 (International/Toronto)
The conference call will be available via webcast on the investor relations section of Thinkific's website at investors.thinkific.com/events-and-presentations
A replay will be available commencing at 4:30 pm PT (7:30 pm ET) on August 4, 2022 by dialing 1.888.390.0541 (US/Canada Toll-Free) or 1.416.764.8677 (International/Toronto), and can be accessed using the following passcode: 593677#. The replay will expire at 8:59 pm PT (11:59 pm ET) on August 11, 2022.
Thinkific (TSX: THNC) makes it simple for entrepreneurs and established businesses of any size to scale and generate revenue by teaching what they know. Our platform gives businesses everything they need to build, market, and sell online courses and other learning products, and to run their business seamlessly under their own brand, on their own site. Thinkific's 50,000 active creators earn hundreds of millions of dollars in direct course sales while teaching tens of millions of students. Thinkific is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with a distributed team.
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EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — A suburban Oklahoma City motorcycle police officer was killed when he was struck from behind while on patrol, authorities said.
Sgt. C.J. Nelson, 38, died Tuesday after being struck by a pickup truck just outside the Edmond city limits in Oklahoma City, according to Edmond police. Nelson would have marked his 13th anniversary with Edmond police on Wednesday and is the first Edmond officer to die in the line of duty, police said.
Oklahoma City police, who are investigating the crash, said Nelson was stopped with other vehicles at a traffic light when they were struck by a truck driven by Jay Stephen Fite, 54.
No other injuries were reported.
Fite was arrested on a warrant for second-degree murder or first-degree manslaughter and was jailed without bond, according to jail records. Court records do not show that formal charges have been filed as of Thursday and jail records do not list an attorney who could speak on Fite's behalf.
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Fite “simply plowed into the vehicles there, hit them at a fairly high rate of speed,” according to Oklahoma City police Sgt. Gary Knight. Investigators were trying to determine how fast Fite was traveling.
Knight said it was not known why Nelson was in Oklahoma City at the time, but noted that crash was just outside the Edmond city limits and said it is common for officers to cross into adjoining cities when on patrol. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/oklahoma-motorcycle-officer-fatally-struck-while-on-patrol/article_c71689a1-6f87-570e-a697-c4467d1024cd.html | 2022-07-21T14:29:23Z | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/oklahoma-motorcycle-officer-fatally-struck-while-on-patrol/article_c71689a1-6f87-570e-a697-c4467d1024cd.html | false |
CAIRO (AP) — Libya resumed oil exports Wednesday, ending a hiatus that lasted months.
The resumption came after the country restarted production at oil fields following the firing of the chairman of the state-run oil corporation by one of the country’s rival governments.
A Malta-flagged tanker, Matala, docked at the al-Sidra terminal to ship one million barrels of crude oil, the new leadership of the National Oil Corporation said. The vessel will then head to Italy, it said.
Two other tankers, the Marshall Islands-flagged Nissos Sifnos and the Liberia-flagged Crudemed, were scheduled to ship 1.6 million barrels Wednesday from the terminals of Zueitina Ras Lanuf, according to the NOC.
Last week, the NOC lifted a force majeure which was declared in April at several oil facilities after tribal leaders, aligned with powerful commander Khalifa Hifter, shut them down. The force of majeure is a legal maneuver that enables a company to get out of its contract obligations because of extraordinary circumstances.
Production was resumed Tuesday at several fields including the Sharara, the county’s largest, after three months of closure, the NOC announced.
Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, prime minister of the the Tripoli-based government, announced last week the sacking of Mustafa Sanalla, the chairman of the NOC. He appointed Farhat Bengdara, a former governor of Libya’s central bank, to head the crucial oil company.
The move was rejected by Sanalla, who said Dbeibah’s government lacked legitimacy.
NOC’s new chairman, Bengdara, became known for his strong ties with the United Arab Emirates and Hifter, whose forces control the country’s eastern and much of southern areas.
His appointment was seen as a move by Dbeibah to gain control over oil revenues and gain the support of Hifter in his rivalry with Bashagha.
Libya is now ruled by two rival administrations, Dbeibah’s government in Tripoli and the government of Fathi Bashagha, who was appointed as prime minister by the east-based parliament in February and is now based in the city of Sirte.
The North African country has been wrecked by conflict since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising turned civil war toppled and later killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi.
The country’s prized light crude has long been a feature of Libya’s conflict, with rival militias and foreign powers jostling for control of Africa’s largest oil reserves.
Tribal leaders, aligned with Hifter, in April shut down oil facilities, including the country’s largest oil field and major terminals, likely to deprive Dbeibah’s from funds.
The closures caused Libya’s daily output of oil to drop by two-thirds. The country’s production was at 1.2 billion barrels a day earlier this year.
The shutdown had come amid skyrocketing oil prices following the Russian war in Ukraine It also exacerbated the country’s electricity shortages and sparked protests, including one that resulted in the storming of the east-based parliament in Tobruk. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/international/libya-says-oil-export-resumed-amid-power-struggle/ | 2022-07-21T14:31:37Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/international/libya-says-oil-export-resumed-amid-power-struggle/ | false |
Delivery speed now as important as shipping cost for frequent online shoppers
AUSTIN, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- X Delivery, the leading nationwide carrier providing expedited 2-3 day shipping for top-selling ecommerce brands, and the Retail Management Institute of Santa Clara University today announced the publication of a new research report highlighting the degree to which fast, free, and effective shipping defines online brands' customer relationships. The State of Shipping Report 2022: Why Faster Shipping Matters reveals that 62% of shoppers expect their orders to arrive in less than 3 business days when choosing free shipping — yet more than four-fifths of leading fashion and apparel retailers are still using 5-8 day delivery options to service free shipping orders.
Failure to expedite shipping is eating into retailers' revenues, with a full 56% of abandoned carts blamed on concerns relating to deliveries. Speed of delivery is now the decisive factor behind over one-quarter of abandoned carts, second only to pricing among customers who intended to make a purchase. Lack of same-day delivery and in-store pickup options were also seen as key reasons for cart abandonment as customers sought faster and more convenient fulfillment options.
"Customers want shipping to be free and fast — and they're willing to abandon carts and walk away from brands that fail to deliver on both fronts," says Kirthi Kalyanam, the L.J. Skaggs Distinguished Professor and Executive Director of the Retail Management Institute of Santa Clara University, which conducted the survey in partnership with X Delivery. "Today's consumers are more demanding than ever, and it's up to merchants to give them the streamlined, expedited shipping experiences that they crave."
Time to delivery was also a key driver of purchasing intention, with more buyers ranking delivery speed as a key consideration versus factors such as pricing, return policies, or promotions and rewards. And while customers appreciate free expedited shipping, they are not opposed to paying for faster shipping. Three-quarters of consumers, including 90% of high earners, have paid for faster shipping in the past, but the research shows that consumers are reluctant to pay more than $7 for faster shipping — a far cry from the $15-$20 upsell typically offered by online retailers.
The State of Shipping Report 2022 suggests that the rise of Amazon Prime — which shifts the cost of expedited delivery to a less-visible monthly membership fee — has trained online shoppers to expect rapid delivery at no additional cost. Over three-quarters of all U.S. shoppers are now members of at least one of the three leading retail membership programs — Amazon Prime, Walmart Plus, and Target Redcard — and only 12% of U.S. households have no paid retail memberships of any kind.
Free shipping is now ubiquitous, with 96% of retailers offering zero-cost shipping options, but strikingly few brands are currently meeting consumer expectations when it comes to speed of delivery.
"Everyone understands the ROI of free shipping, but many retail brands aren't yet providing affordable and convenient expedited shipping options," says Peter Sheldon, SVP of Strategy & Business Development at X Delivery. "Amazon has trained today's online shoppers to expect rapid deliveries, with almost two-thirds of consumers expecting speedy shipping when using free delivery options. Just 1% of the fashion and apparel brands we benchmarked achieve that goal, so retailers that step up and elevate their delivery options have an opportunity to upgrade their brand experience, reduce cart abandonment, and capture significant ROI."
The State of Shipping Report 2022: Why Faster Shipping Matters report is based on research conducted in June 2022 by Santa Clara University's Retail Management Institute. Two consumer research panel surveys were conducted in collaboration with X Delivery, reaching almost 2,500 U.S. adults who regularly purchase physical products online for delivery to their home.
X Delivery connects high volume ecommerce brands to undiscovered nationwide shipping options. X Delivery streamlines the shipping process through technology, reliability, speed, and price. We leverage in-motion supply chain assets, from empty warehouses to local delivery services, and connect them to new technology. By connecting to our API, customers have access to multiple delivery options from anywhere in the country that out-of-the-box shipping tech platforms do not offer.
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All-Fiber, Gig-Speed Network to Reach up to 40,000 Potential Customers in Pennsylvania by End of 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced that it will deliver, by the end of 2023, up to 40,000 new fiber passings in the first phase of its fiber network build in the state of Pennsylvania. Brightspeed plans to achieve over 150,000 additional fiber passings in the state in subsequent years of its build plan, for a total of over 190,000 fiber-enabled locations across its Pennsylvania footprint.
Pennsylvania is among the 20 states that comprise Brightspeed's operating territory, spanning mainly rural and suburban regions of the country. Brightspeed has announced several of its state-specific fiber build plans over the last few weeks. In total, Brightspeed plans to invest more than $2 billion in its fiber optics transformation, which is expected to reach up to 3 million homes and businesses over the next five years, including in many locations where fiber and advanced technology have not historically been deployed.
"We believe that broadband is a thread that connects us all together," said Chris Creager, Chief Administration Officer of Brightspeed. "Our common experiences over the last couple of years have further magnified the importance of a reliable internet connection to empower people and businesses to participate and thrive in the digital economy, healthcare infrastructure, and education system."
Creager, a Verizon veteran with deep roots in Pennsylvania, and who helped lead the deployment of the highly successful fiber-based Fios platform, is passionate about Brightspeed's opportunity to bring premium quality internet service to parts of the country that have not had such choices.
"I've spent a major portion of my career serving communities, both large and small, across this great state. I am proud of Brightspeed's investment in the long-term future of Pennsylvania," said Creager. "Our new fiber network will be second to none in terms of technology and performance. Customers will be thrilled with our products and service delivery – super fast, ultra-reliable, affordable, and simple to use. We are working now on the many preparations necessary to stand up the business for success from day one."
Brightspeed's 2022-23 build plan for Pennsylvania will bring faster, more reliable internet and Wi-Fi to up to 40,000 residential and business locations in markets within Cumberland, Lancaster, and York counties.
"In addition to our own build in Pennsylvania, we are equally enthused to work with key stakeholders at state and local levels, including the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, to further expand fiber-based internet through participation in state and federal broadband infrastructure grant programs as they arise," added Creager.
Brightspeed is leveraging the latest technology innovations as part of its large-scale network transformation, including the deployment of XGS-PON, a state-of-the-art architecture capable of symmetrical internet speeds exceeding 1Gbps, and Wi-Fi 6, the latest wireless networking standard for superior reach and performance within today's device-dense homes and offices.
Brightspeed will initially be comprised of incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations of Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), which are the subject of a pending acquisition by Apollo-managed funds (NYSE: APO). The company recently announced that it had secured all necessary state-required regulatory approvals in the 20 states in its operating footprint. The parties expect to obtain final FCC approval in the third quarter, and to close the transaction in early fourth quarter.
Brightspeed plans to announce additional state-specific network build plans over the coming weeks.
For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
About Brightspeed
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and expected to have assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed will provide broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 6 million homes and businesses. The company aims to bridge the digital divide by deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes staying connected simple and seamless. For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website, www.brightspeed.com.
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Highly Accomplished Leader with a Proven Track Record of Navigating the Investment Market
DALLAS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Bankers Insurance Group (LBIG), a nationally recognized provider of life, health, and financial products, today announced the promotion of Tim Wilson to chief investment officer.
"I am pleased to announce that Tim Wilson has been elevated to the position of chief investment officer," said Brad Philips, chief executive officer at Liberty Bankers Insurance Group. "Tim has been with the company for twelve years and has proven himself very capable of navigating both up and down markets."
Wilson joined LBIG in 2010 as a senior portfolio manager and credit analyst. Prior to joining the team, Wilson worked as a managing director in the fixed income group of the U.S. asset management division at Credit Suisse and was a vice president in the fixed income research group at JP Morgan Chase. Additionally, he was the co-director of short-term fixed income research, corporate finance client executive, and controller at Chase Manhattan Bank. He also held roles at CastleOak Securities and Miller Tabak Roberts Securities in fixed income sales and trading.
Wilson received his bachelor of arts in economics and mathematics and an executive masters of business administration from the University of Toronto. He is a chartered financial analyst.
Based in Dallas, Texas, Liberty Bankers Insurance Group (LBIG) is a nationally recognized and respected insurance group that offers a variety of life, health, and financial products. Rated A- Excellent by AM Best, LBIG is comprised of American Monumental Life Insurance Company, American Benefit Life Insurance Company, Capitol Life Insurance Company, and Liberty Bankers Life Insurance Company.
More information is available at www.lbig.com.
Liberty Bankers Insurance Group
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Hunt for Home Secretary? Kwarteng for Chancellor? It's Liz vs Rishi in the battle for No10... but there's a bigger fight to join the new PM's Cabinet as Tory contenders have to decide whether to reward allies, maintain Boris's team or reach out to rivals
- Whoever wins out of Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss will soon have to appoint a Cabinet
- They will need to reward loyalists, but also consider how to reunite the Tories
- Speculation is rife over who could be handed plum jobs under a new PM
A fight to join the new Prime Minister's Cabinet is now underway among Tory MPs alongside the head-to-head battle between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak for the Conservative leadership.
Whoever is victorious between Ms Truss and Mr Sunak will soon have to decide how to form their top team of ministers.
Their thinking will be influenced by a need to reward loyalists who are backing their leadership campaigns.
But they will also be considering whether they want to keep any of Boris Johnson's current team, or if they should reach out to former rivals in a bid to maintain Tory unity after the leadership contest is over.
Speculation is already rife at Westminster over who could be handed plum Cabinet jobs once the new PM is installed in Downing Street on 6th September.
Whoever is victorious between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will soon have to decide how to form their top team of ministers
Kwarteng for Chancellor?
A first decision for Ms Truss and Mr Sunak will be who to appoint as their Chancellor as they try to get to grips with the cost-of-living crisis.
Nadhim Zahawi is the current Treasury chief but is unlikely to remain in the role after his own Tory leadership bid ended in a humiliating exit in the first round of voting.
During his short-lived campaign, Mr Zahawi promised to slash income tax by 2p within two years, abolish a planned increase in Corporation Tax and force Whitehall departments to cut running costs by 20 per cent.
Having made his own fiscal aims so public, it would be hard for either Ms Truss or Mr Sunak to keep him in the Treasury as they seek to implement their own economic agenda.
Ms Truss could consider promoting Simon Clarke, the current Chief Secretary to the Treasury and one of her staunchest supporters, to Chancellor.
But Kwasi Kwarteng, the current Business Secretary and also a key ally, might also be tasked with her own tax-cutting agenda.
Despite being a Cabinet minister, Mr Kwarteng is known to be an opponent of Mr Johnson's windfall tax on energy companies.
There is also pressure for Ms Truss to make a surprise pick as Chancellor.
One senior MP, who is backing her leadership campaign, told MailOnline that John Redwood 'would be a wonderful Chancellor'.
Mr Sunak could turn to a key Boris ally, the PM's former chief of staff Steve Barclay, as his own Chancellor.
Mr Barclay is backing Mr Sunak's leadership bid and has extensive Treasury experience.
He became Chief Secretary when Mr Sunak was promoted from that role to Chancellor just before the Covid crisis.
Steve Barclay, a supporter of Mr Sunak, and Kwasi Kwarteng, who is backing Ms Truss, have both been touted as a future Chancellor
Will there be a Deputy PM?
Another early decision for Ms Truss and Mr Sunak will be whether to keep the role of Deputy Prime Minister.
Dominic Raab currently holds the role and was an early backer of Mr Sunak's campaign.
He could be kept on by Mr Sunak - as well as retaining his Justice Secretary brief as he pushes his new Bill of Rights through Parliament - as a means of maintaining some continuity from Mr Johnson's Government.
But, there is no obligation on Mr Sunak or Ms Truss to appoint a formal deputy, with Mr Raab the first holder of the official position since Nick Clegg served as David Cameron's deputy in the Coalition government.
Hunt for Home Secretary?
Another key question for the new PM is what to do with their defeated rivals from the Tory leadership contest.
Mr Sunak has pointedly refused to confirm he would give Ms Truss a job if he beats her to become PM.
But Jeremy Hunt, who dropped out the contest after the first round of voting, might expect to get a Cabinet job after he subsequently gave his backing to Mr Sunak.
Having already served as Health Secretary and Foreign Secretary, it has been suggested that Mr Hunt is being lined up as Home Secretary in a Sunak administration.
Grant Shapps, the current Transport Secretary, might also expect to be bumped up the Cabinet pecking order - possibly to a role such as Business Secretary - after ditching his own leadership campaign in favour of Mr Sunak's.
Ms Truss might consider promoting her ally Therese Coffey, the current Work and Pensions Secretary, to the Home Office.
Could Jeremy Hunt or Therese Coffey take charge of the Home Office under the new Prime Minister?
Cleverly for Foreign Secretary?
As the current holder of the role, Ms Truss will think carefully about who to appoint as her successor as Foreign Secretary should she become PM.
James Cleverly has been touted as a possible replacement and spent more than two years as a Foreign Office minister before being drafted in as Education Secretary earlier this month as part of Mr Johnson's caretaker administration.
Tom Tugendhat, whose leadership campaign surprised many by surviving through to the third round of voting, might also be considered as a possible Foreign Secretary by both Ms Truss or Mr Sunak.
He is the current chair of the House of Commons' Foreign Affairs Committee and takes a tough stance on both China and Russia.
Tom Tugendhat, the chair of the House of Commons' Foreign Affairs Committee, or James Cleverly, the current Education Secretary, might become Foreign Secretary
What about Mordaunt or Badenoch?
Two other defeated leadership candidates - Penny Mordaunt and Kemi Badenoch - are also expected to be handed Cabinet roles by the new PM.
Both proved popular with Tory MPs during the leadership contest, with Ms Mordaunt - a former Defence Secretary - making it through to the final round before she was squeezed out by Ms Truss and Mr Sunak.
After the divisive nature of the Tory contest, a generous job offer for those who made a big impression in the battle to become PM - including during TV debates - would help restore some unity in the Conservative Party.
Suella Braverman, the current Attorney General who attracted the support of a number of Tory Brexiteers for her own leadership bid, might also be eyeing up a Cabinet promotion.
She has supported Ms Truss since bowing out the contest herself and could be handed a role just below the Great Offices of State, such as Education Secretary or Health Secretary.
Both Kemi Badenoch (centre) and Penny Mordaunt (far right) impressed MPs during the Tory leadership contest, including in the ITV debate presented by Julie Etchingham (third from right)
What about current Cabinet big beasts?
Neither Priti Patel, the current Home Secretary, or Ben Wallace, the Defence Secretary, have publicly declared who they are backing in the Tory leadership contest.
By not taking a side, it could be easier for Ms Truss and Mr Sunak to keep them in their current roles, especially as Mr Wallace leads Government efforts in supplying Ukraine with British military kit.
Ms Truss and Mr Sunak have both committed to maintaining the Rwanda migrant scheme and might task Ms Patel with seeing the policy through ongoing legal challenges.
Neither Priti Patel, the current Home Secretary, or Ben Wallace, the Defence Secretary, have publicly declared who they are backing in the Tory leadership contest
How will Truss and Sunak reward loyalists?
Both Ms Truss and Mr Sunak count a number of current and former Cabinet ministers among their supporters.
Ms Truss is backed by Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nadine Dorries, who are both among Mr Johnson's most loyal supporters, and might to choose to keep them in the Cabinet in the interests of party unity.
She could also consider a Cabinet return for Lord Frost, the former chief Brexit negotiator who has thrown his weight behind her campaign.
Mr Sunak is supported by ex-Cabinet ministers Oliver Dowden, Robert Jenrick, Matt Hancock, Liam Fox and Gavin Williamson.
A return to the top level of Government for some might prove more controversial than for others, considering the circumstances in which they left office.
Mr Williamson endured widespread criticism during his spell as Education Secretary, while Mr Hancock was forced to resign after he was caught on CCTV kissing his aide Gina Coladangelo in a breach of Covid rules.
But Mr Hancock has recently been suggested to having been eyeing up the role of Conservative Party chair as a means of returning to the political frontline.
Matt Hancock is backing Mr Sunak, while Nadine Dorries - a loyalist of Boris Johnson - is supporting Ms Truss
A return for Javid or Gove?
One of Mr Johnson's final acts as he attempted to salvage his premiership was his sacking of Michael Gove as Levelling Up Secretary.
Ms Truss or Mr Sunak might consider asking Mr Gove to return to the role once they become PM, despite his backing for Ms Badenoch during the leadership contest.
Sajid Javid, who was the first Cabinet minister to quit Mr Johnson's Cabinet as part of the Tory revolt that caused the PM's downfall, might also be offered a return to Government.
This would be likelier if Mr Sunak won the Tory leadership contest.
Although both have denied their move was coordinated, Mr Sunak's own bombshell resignation from Mr Johnson's Cabinet came just minutes after Mr Javid's.
Mr Javid might be in for a swift return as Health Secretary if his recent replacement, Mr Barclay, is moved elsewhere.
What about the 2019-ers?
One of the most notable aspects of Mr Johnson's downfall was his loss of support among those MPs who were elected to Parliament for the first time as part of his 2019 general election victory.
The new PM, whether Mr Sunak or Ms Truss, will be keen to keep the 2019 intake of Tory MPs - who have shown they are not afraid to rebel - onside under their premiership.
This would be helped by promoting some of their leading lights to Government.
Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison, a key supporter of Ms Truss's leadership bid, should be in line for a front bench role.
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NEW YORK and MIAMI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation today announced the recipients of more than $2 million in community grants for Parkinson's disease (PD) programs across the U.S. The Foundation invests in community programs that make an impact in local communities and help people live better with PD by providing support for unmet health, wellness and educational needs.
"Investing in community-based organizations allows the Foundation to direct resources to meaningful PD programs and services locally," said Parkinson's Foundation President and CEO John L. Lehr. "The community grants program has grown considerably over the last few years, allowing the Foundation to reach even more people with PD and to have a lasting impact on their lives."
Of the $2 million awarded, community grants range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per recipient. The 2022 grant cycle focuses on programs that educate and deliver exercise specifically designed for people with PD, reach those who are newly diagnosed, and address the intersection of mental health and PD. The programs funded by the Foundation will benefit people with PD in 42 states in the U.S.
"The support we've received from the Parkinson's Foundation for our What's Up, Doc? Program has enabled us to have high touch opportunities within the first year following diagnosis," said Gil Kim of the Metro-Jackson Parkinson's Group in Jackson, MS. "Early intervention, education and inclusion in our community will enable those who are newly diagnosed to live a better life with the disease."
Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $9.4 million in 716 community-based programs. To see the full list of the 2022 community grant recipients, visit Parkinson.org/2022grants.
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community. Since 1957, the Parkinson's Foundation has invested more than $400 million in Parkinson's research and clinical care. Connect with us on Parkinson.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).
Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson's and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S. alone.
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Central line: U-turn on early closure of Tube line due to sickness
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A U-turn has taken place on a decision to close the Central line of the Tube early this evening.
Transport for London (TfL) earlier said the line would close from 17:30 BST due to staff sickness, leading to some criticism.
It said staff cover had since been found for the control room.
The Tube line, which runs from Epping in Essex, through the capital to Ealing Broadway and West Ruislip in west London, will now remain open.
Erm, the Central line is closing at 5.30pm because of "staffing issues in the control room, caused by sickness".
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The previous decision to close the line early caused an immediate backlash.
Journalist Jonn Elledge asked whether sickness had ever caused an entire line to close before.
Labour MP for Ilford North Wes Streeting said the closure was a "totally unacceptable level of service from TfL".
"I will be raising this with the TFL Commissioner, Deputy Mayor for Transport and Mayor of London," he added.
"Passengers deserve better."
TfL said in its latest statement: "Following our earlier message that the Central line service would be closing early this evening, we are pleased to advise that cover has been found for the line control room.
"Central line services will now operate to all destinations until the end of the evening.
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused."
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TORONTO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Skyservice Business Aviation™, a leader in business aviation in North America, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ms. Tang as Chief Financial Officer.
Ms. Tang brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and business leadership to Skyservice. She is a CPA, CA and CFA and holds a Master of Science in Accounting degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to joining Skyservice, Ms. Tang was most recently Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, one of the largest publicly traded real estate companies in Canada.
"Skyservice is committed to investing in people, service, and innovation while providing the best in aviation safety," said Benjamin Murray, Skyservice's President and CEO. "The Board of Directors and I are delighted to welcome Qi to the organization. She is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in the real estate and infrastructure sectors as well as deep capital markets experience. Skyservice's leadership team has the winning blend of talents and expertise to take our firm to the next stage of growth."
Over her career, Ms. Tang has also held progressively senior finance executive positions with Dream Global REIT, Symphony Senior Living Inc., Chartwell Retirement Residences, Waterfront Toronto and KPMG. Ms. Tang is a Trustee of Dream Office REIT and a Corporate Director of Hardwoods Distribution Inc., as well as a member of the Board of Governors for a school in Toronto and a community member of the Capital Development Advisory Committee for the North York General Hospital Board of Governors in Toronto.
Skyservice is a North American leader in business aviation dedicated to innovation, responsible operations, safety, and service excellence. Skyservice is at the forefront of the business aviation industry with best-in-class facilities across North America. Our skilled maintenance teams, outstanding fixed base operation facilities, first-class aircraft management, charter services, aircraft sales and acquisition teams have provided world-class solutions and service for over 35 years. At Skyservice, we aim higher and reach further to best serve our clients. To learn more, visit http://www.skyservice.com/.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain's response to the increase in migrants crossing the English Channel on small boats is poor and officials are clearly overwhelmed on some days, an independent inspection found in a report published Thursday.
The review by David Neal, the chief inspector of borders and immigration, was among critical reports published this week on the British government's handling of migration.
Authorities have been struggling to cope with increasing numbers of people fleeing countries such as Afghanistan, Somalia and Iraq to seek asylum and better opportunities in the U.K. Since the start of the year, around 15,100 people have reached British shores after crossing the English Channel — one of the world's busiest shipping lanes — from France in unseaworthy vessels like rubber dinghies. The figure is almost double the 7,735 recorded last summer.
On April 13, 651 people made the crossing in 18 boats — the highest daily total so far this year.
“The volume is unprecedented, and on some days the system is clearly overwhelmed," Neal said.
“Systems, processes and resourcing pathways, which months into the crisis should be routine, codified, auditable and familiar, have been delivered at 'best effort.’ This is not good enough," he added.
Neal described the department's data as “inexcusably awful” and said its security check equipment was "often first generation and unreliable."
The inspector said his report was submitted to Home Secretary Priti Patel in February, and should have been published in April. He said he was “frustrated” by the way the Home Office sat on his findings for months before publishing them on Thursday.
The Home Office said it has accepted all of Neal’s recommendations and it has already changed the way it managed migrants arriving in small boats.
A separate independent report, also published Thursday, said U.K. border officials have been “ineffective” and “possibly counter-productive” in preventing migrants from making small boat journeys to British shores.
That review, by former Australian immigration minister Alexander Downer, said the U.K. Border Force's boats aren't designed for conducting search and rescue operations.
British authorities have been criticized for their increasingly tough measures to try to stop the small boat crossings. In April, the government agreed a controversial deal with Rwanda to deport some migrants who entered the U.K. illegally to the east African country.
The first such deportation flight was scheduled to take off last month, but the plane was grounded after a last-minute intervention from the European Court of Human Rights.
Opponents, including Church of England leaders and the U.N. refugee agency, have condemned the move as immoral and inhumane.
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The San Antonio Business Shower will mark Warrior Rising having helped fund more than 100 Veteran-owned businesses
SAN ANTONIO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warrior Rising, the Nation's premier veteran entrepreneurship non-profit, will be hosting its 5th Veteran Business Shower™ this September. Having helped create and fund more than 100 Veteran owned businesses, Warrior Rising has established itself as the preeminent transition organization for prospective veteran entrepreneurs. The shower is being hosted at the Grunt Style headquarters, located in San Antonio, Texas. Grunt Style was founded by an Army combat veteran who grew the brand to be worth more than $100 million by selling not just clothing, but a lifestyle. Together these partners will hold a two-day seminar for 16 veteran entrepreneurs over the weekend of September 11th, a date that holds obvious significance for both active duty service members and Veterans.
The seminar will focus on key learnings from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs. Participants will be gifted a custom suit, new laptop, website development and SEO optimization, headshots, and the opportunity to present their brands in a "shark tank" style pitch competition where they'll be eligible for up to $20k in charitable grants.
Jason Van Camp, Founder and Executive Director stated, "The Warrior Rising Business Shower is our signature event. Similar to a bridal shower or a baby shower, the Warrior Rising business shower was created to give veterans everything they could possibly need to succeed in business. We provide veteran entrepreneurs the education, coaching, mentorship, equipment, tools, network, and funding to become a multi-million dollar business. It's an honor and privilege to be invited to a business shower, but we don't invite just anybody - veterans earn the right to attend our business showers through hard work and determination."
Warrior Rising will also be hosting a fundraising gala that same weekend at the historic Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in downtown San Antonio. The Tobin Center is located next to the San Antonio Riverwalk and is named for Robert L. B. Tobin, one of the city's most prominent residents. The Master of Ceremonies for the event will be Nick Palmisciano, film producer and co-author of New York Times best seller, Scars and Stripes. Special guests will also include guest speaker Rob O'Neill, one of the Navy SEALs present for the historic Bin Laden raid.
Nick Palmisciano emphasized, "As a young entrepreneur just out of the military, I made mistakes that cost me millions of dollars…all unnecessarily. When you're starting out, it's easy to feel like you have to work it out yourself. In fact, the military breeds that mentality. While that's great for personal resiliency, it's terrible for running a successful business. Business is about teamwork, and there is no better team than Warrior Rising. The training, mentorship, and support that Warrior Rising provides our nation's veterans is absolutely unmatched. There's no organization I've seen come close. As such, they have my unlimited support. "
With an ever-increasing impact on the Veteran community, Warrior Rising's upcoming Business Shower will serve as another testament to their continued service to our Nation's most valuable asset, the American service member.
About Warrior Rising
Founded in 2015, Warrior Rising is a 501(c)(3) non-profit started by Veterans, for Veterans. The Warrior Rising team has a singular goal: transform Veterans into Vetrepreneurs. We have achieved this through carefully selecting strategic partners in business, and leveraging a vast network of young professionals and successful entrepreneurs from a wide variety of backgrounds. The organization hosts a robust team of professionals, business owners, and experts in their fields.
Learn more at warriorrising.org
About Nick Palmisciano
Nick Palmisciano graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point as a member of the Class of '98 and then served six years as an Infantry Captain. Upon trading in his fatigues for civilian clothes, he attended Duke University's MBA program and then worked in areas of increasing responsibility at a Fortune 100 company. He then plunged himself into the world of entrepreneurship, where over the course of 15 years he has built multiple successful and unique businesses across a wide spectrum of industries. His passion for sharing his trials and tribulations as an entrepreneur have led him to become a mentor to many aspiring business owners and transitioning veterans over the years.
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Ministers hold meeting with rice mill owners in Tiruppur
Minister for Information and Publicity M.P Saminathan, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies R. Sakkarapani and Minister for Adi Dravdar Welfare N. Kayalvizhi Selvaraj held discussions with the rice mill owners across the State, here on Thursday.
The meeting was attended by rice mill owners from Tiruppur and Erode districts. Mill owners from other districts participated through video conferencing.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Saminathan told earlier because of the natural disasters such as rain, the paddy that was procured from the farmers has not been able to store properly. The State government has taken steps to improve the procurement and storage facilities, he added, and sought the cooperation of the rice mill owners in delivering the quality rice through ration shops.
Mr. Sakkarapani listed that tonnes of rice that was procured from the farmers during the three agriculture seasons, since last year. He said the Union government has agreed to the proposal sent by the Tamil Nadu government for procurement of paddy one month in advance, starting from September 1.
Earlier, on Thursday, J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary for Cooperation, Food and Consumer Protection, after inaugurating a cooperative bank ATM at Palladam, told reporters, through District Central Cooperative Banks, Land Development Banks, Urban and Rural Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Societies (PACS) the State government has been giving loans to farmers, for various purposes.
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Physician-Lead Plastic Surgery Partnership, Supported by White Oak Global Advisors, Continues Rapid Growth Trajectory with Two New Acquisitions
MIAMI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Plastic Surgery & Med Spa ("Prime" or the "Company"), a healthcare partnership comprised of the country's leading board-certified aesthetic surgery practices, announced today two new acquisitions. The company also announced a strategic growth capital financing deal with White Oak Global Advisors ("White Oak" or WOGA) to fuel future acquisitions, and scale of existing operations and facilities.
Prime Plastic Surgery was founded less than three years ago by Western Metal Investments, a healthcare-focused family office lead by Dr. James Chao and George Scopetta. To date, Prime Plastic Surgery has acquired seven practices in the California and Washington DC markets to become one of the nation's largest plastic surgery groups. Addressing the challenges of a fragmented industry, Prime Plastic Surgery has created a unique physician-led business model with the goal of establishing the industry's most elite brands focused on quality surgeries and improving the patient experience.
"The cosmetic surgery industry is broken. Talented doctors spend more time worrying about backend operations and financial headaches, rather than innovating and treating their valued patients," said Dr. James Chao, Co-Founder of Prime Plastic Surgery and Western Metal Investments. "Simply put, we've found a better way. Our partnership unlocks value for leading practices, immediately reducing their cost structure, easing operational burden, and providing significant capital to scale operations. This model has proven a win-win for patients, as well as our physician-partners' bottom lines."
Prime recently completed a growth capital investment from White Oak, an alternative debt manager which has deployed over $10 billion in transactions since 2007. The initial proceeds under the deal with White Oak provided the capital necessary to execute upon these two most recent acquisitions.
White Oak, in conjunction with anticipated future growth equity from Prime's shareholders, should provide Prime Plastic Surgery with the near term capital to fuel future acquisitions, capital investment, and scaling of existing operations and facilities.
"We pride ourselves on uncovering ideas that disrupt industries and scale quickly," said Allan Marzen, Managing Director of White Oak Global Advisors. "Prime is no exception, with two visionary founders and a novel business model that will spark consolidation within an industry that direly needs it. We look forward to mutual success and significant collective returns."
Coinciding with this financing deal from White Oak, the company completed two acquisitions spanning both coasts. Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa, located in San Diego, CA is run by Gilbert Lee M.D. and Michael T. Rossi M.D. Across the country, West End Plastic Surgery, located in Washington D.C. is led by Dr Paul Ruff, M.D., Catherine Hannan, M.D., Lauren Patrick, M.D., and Lexie Wang, M.D. As with every Prime acquisition, all six doctors will remain in practice, providing continuity for patients.
"What drew me to join Prime Plastic Surgery was their Doctor-led structure and controlled operation, NOT run by a private equity fund," said Dr Michael Wong, Professor Emeritus of plastic surgery and program director at UC Davis."Private Equity is a bad word in plastic surgery, where the company is controlled by businessmen focused on profits over patients. Our goal as part of Prime is to focus on our patient service and perfecting their results."
Dr. Gilbert Lee of Changes Plastic Surgery who also recently joined Prime added. "I have friends in Dermatology and Orthopedics that sold to private equity in the past and lost control of their practice. Their practices are now on their third owner in four years because the private equity firm ultimately flipped the business for a profit. At Prime, our ultimate goal is to build and operate a world class plastic surgery practice for the long term, which is why I was comfortable incorporating my practice into Prime."
"As a doctor running a practice for decades, I understand the unique challenges of balancing medical needs with business realities," said Dr. Robert Singer, past President of The Aesthetics Society and Chairman of the medical advisory board for New Beauty magazine. "We at Prime Plastic Surgery are building something truly special, akin to an exclusive members' club where top surgeons support each other, provide best-in-class care, enhance equipment, and elevate the patient experience. This evolution makes private practice sustainable for the future."
Prime Plastic Surgery consists of the top board-certified surgeons in the country providing the highest caliber of patient care. We offer cosmetic procedures, both surgical and non-surgical, to help patients achieve truly life-changing results. Through an innovative business model, we have compiled under one corporate entity several leading practices across the country, reducing costs and enhancing patient care. For more information, visit www.PrimePlasticSurgery.com.
Western Metal Investments is a family office focusing on the healthcare industry. The Company was founded though a joint venture partnership by George Scopetta and Dr. James Chao. Through their investments in ShareMD, Revival Health and now Prime Plastic Surgery the goal is to invest in innovative and creative companies in the healthcare field that can improve on patient care and access to medicine. For more information, visit www.westernmetalinvestments.com.
White Oak Global Advisors, LLC is a leading alternative debt manager specializing in originating and providing financing solutions to facilitate the growth, refinancing and recapitalization of small and medium enterprises. Together with its financing affiliates, WOGA provides over twenty lending products to the market, including term, asset-based, and equipment loans, to all sectors of the economy. Since its inception in 2007, WOGA and its affiliates have deployed over $10 billion across its product lines, utilizing a disciplined investment process that focuses on delivering risk-adjusted investment returns to investors while establishing long term partnerships with our borrowers. White Oak's senior debt investments can extend up to $150 million. More information can be found at www.whiteoaksf.com.
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AURORA, Colo. — Ten years ago, a shooter walked into a Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, killing 12 people and wounding 70 others.
Lasamoa Lanier, then Lasamoa Cross, went to the "Dark Knight Rises" premiere with her fiancé, AJ Boik. They sat near the front of the movie theater. Not long after the opening scene, Lasamoa remembers seeing the emergency exit door open.
“I could see this black silhouette of a guy standing there and I could see a gun strapped,” she said.
After a canister flies several rows behind her and AJ, she hears a hissing noise and then people start to scream.
“I turn around and look and there were people just jumping out of the rows to get out of the theater,” she said. “It was insane.”
AJ grabbed her hand and told her they needed to leave. She could feel AJ fall backwards, and her reaction was to cover him.
AJ was shot twice. He was 18 when he was killed.
“I think that is what is hard, too. I didn’t even get to say bye, you know,” she said.
When words were hard to speak, Lasamoa found comfort in writing.
“Journaling helps me get it all out. Helps me say the things I can’t say out loud,” Lasamoa said.
She started writing to AJ. She still has all of the journals, along with the hat she wore to the movies that night and the last photo she and AJ took in the theater.
During the trial after the shooting, she heard the testimony of police officers who shared just as much trauma as she did on July 20, 2012.
She decided to write letters to Aurora police officers to thank them.
“Having lost someone doing something innocent like watching a movie – what are they doing? Where are they at? Are they OK?” she thought about the officers.
Officer Cody Lanier got one of those letters. He was Lasamoa’s former school resource officer at Gateway High. Cody responded to the theater before heading to the school, where families were gathering.
Lasamoa saw him the night of the shooting helping families find loved ones.
“I told him to help me find AJ,” she said.
“I had this person in front of me, approaching me, 'where is my boyfriend?'” said Cody.
AJ’s mom came to the school. Cody went up to her to tell her AJ was not on any of the hospital lists.
Cody felt like he had failed the family and Lasamoa. She didn’t see it that way, so Lasamoa showed Cody why his work that night mattered by writing him a letter.
“I have always thought of you as a headstrong determined and courageous person for having the amount of strive to serve and protect Gateway, Aurora and your family. Every single day,” said the letter. “And that alone has changed my life all together.”
“I don’t think I made it through three sentences in that thing and I’m tearing up,” Cody said.
Her note to Cody also included a photo that Lasamoa says was taken by a newspaper photographer. When Cody saw it, he knew it was taken right after he’d told AJ’s mom her son probably didn’t survive.
“And I didn’t know that when I found this photo,” Lasamoa said. “I was just like, oh yeah, that’s Cody. I remember him.”
Cody said he remembers standing in the doorway of his car right after telling AJ’s mom the worst news.
“This is absolutely the worst singular event I could imagine as a cop,” he said.
Even with the bad, came something good. That night sparked a new friendship.
After dropping off the letter at Gateway High School, Cody and Lasamoa went to lunch at Chipotle. What was supposed to be an hour lunch turned into four hours.
Their connection helped them heal as Lasamoa continued to lean on photography. She picked up a camera after the shooting so she could capture happy moments. She loves to be the person that helps others recognize the life they live is a great one.
“Photography was my way of grounding myself and remembering things,” she said. “Taking time to hear what is going on around me. Take a deep breath. Go slower. Relax.”
Cody picked up weights to work through his trauma.
“Mental health stuff is huge, right?” he said.
As the years went by, the friends relied on each other more and became stronger together.
“In a way, La kind of filled this gap,” Cody said. “Beyond that it was just this connection. Every day since she turned into my best friend.”
Lasamoa said Cody was always the buddy. And then she felt something more.
On October 3, 2021, they got married. Even they can’t believe it.
A letter and a lunch at Chipotle turned into something beautiful.
Nine years after that lunch, they got married in October 2021. They served Chipotle at their wedding rehearsal dinner.
“Oh yeah, it’s crazy. Who knew. I didn’t,” Lasamoa said.
“Beauty from ashes, man. I don’t know what I would do without her,” Cody said.
The family Lasamoa and Cody have created shows how far they have come.
They know their life hasn’t been picture perfect, but it led to beautiful moments together.
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Jada Toys unveils huge action figure expansion at 2022 San Diego Comic Con
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Jada Toys, leading manufacturer of premium collectibles, announces the expansion of its action figures product offerings with a new line of characters from some of the most loved entertainment properties. Jada joins forces with global video game developer and publisher, Capcom, to collaborate, design and develop figures from the iconic Street Fighter™ and Mega Man™ franchises.
Jada Toys' line of authentic and detailed figures continues to expand and include premiere properties appealing to fans of all ages. Along with their successful launches to date, Jada Toys' Action Figures offering at San Diego Comic Con will also include the Next Level Universal Monsters 6" Frankenstein's Monster deluxe figure set, as well as Cheetos and General Mills action figures.
"These franchises have sparked imagination and captured the hearts of people around the world for decades," said Bill Simons, CEO of Jada Toys. "We are eager to further expand our partnerships to provide fans and collectors of all ages with an opportunity to celebrate the connection with these remarkable franchises. We are excited to be back in person at San Diego Comic Con to showcase the new launches and sneak peeks."
Check out Jada Toys at San Diego Comic Con from July 21st to July 24th at booth #3746 where you will be able to get the first look at their latest action figures AND get your hands on the fourth annual convention exclusive as they unveil The Batman Batmobile Black Chrome 1:24 Die-Cast.
Pre-sale for the new action figures begins this fall at jadanextlevel.com. To stay up to date on all upcoming releases visit Jada Toys social channels.
Jada Toys is a privately held leading toy manufacturer. Founded in 1999, Jada has developed a worldwide presence at retail. Their strong focus on pop, trend, and car culture has grown their portfolio from die-cast vehicles and radio control to include collectibles and action figures, dolls, preschool toys, and more. Partnering with best-in-class entertainment studios allows collaboration that has resulted in extensive lines of licensed product that appeals to collectors, kids, and families. Proprietary lines accompany the licensed product to round out Jada Toys' offerings. Jada Toys is the US based division of the Simba Dickie Group. Visit Jada Toys at jadatoys.com.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has contracted COVID-19, the White House announced Thursday.
In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden tested positive for COVID that morning.
The president is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots. His last test prior was Tuesday, when he tested negative, she said.
The White House confirmed he had been in contact with staff members by phone and will participate in meetings via phone and zoom from the White House's residential areas.
Once the president tests negative, he will return to in-person work.
Jean-Pierre said there would be daily updates about Biden's status until he recovers.
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LOS ANGELES — Soccer player Megan Rapinoe admonished her fellow athletes for not doing enough to speak out and encouraged them to support detained WNBA star Brittney Griner at The ESPYS on Wednesday night.
Griner was arrested in Russia in February after customs officials said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of transporting drugs.
“For me, the most striking thing is that BG's not here. BG deserves to be free, she’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously,” Rapinoe said while accepting a trophy for best play at the show honoring the past year's top athletes and moments in sports.
“Like what are we doing here dressed up like we are when our sister is detained abroad? We haven’t done enough, none of us. We can do more, we can support her more, and just let her know that we love her so much."
“First, bring BG home. Gotta do that,” tennis great Billie Jean King said.
Griner has pleaded guilty in court and acknowledged possessing the canisters but said she had no criminal intent.
Rapinoe urged her fellow competitors to keep Griner's face and name on social media.
“Every time we say it in interviews, it puts pressure on everybody,” she said. “It puts pressure on the administration, it puts pressure on Russia, it puts pressure on Putin, it puts pressure on everyone, and it lets BG know also above everything that we love her and that we miss her and that we’re thinking about her all the time.”
NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry hosted the show and joined WNBA players Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith in calling attention to Griner's plight.
“It's been 153 nights now that BG has been wrongfully detained thousands of miles away from home, away from her family, away from her friends, away from her team,” Diggins-Smith said. “All throughout that time, we've kept her in our thoughts and in our hearts even though we know that ain't nearly enough to bring her home, y'all.”
Wearing her Phoenix Mercury jersey under his track suit, Curry noted the effort being made to free Griner.
“But as we hope for the best, we urge the entire global sports community to continue to stay energized on her behalf,” he said. “She's one of us, the team of athletes in this room tonight and all over the world. A team that has nothing to do with politics or global conflict."
They were applauded by Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, who was in the audience at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Curry picked up a trophy, too, for best record-breaking performance, having set the mark for most 3-pointers made in league history.
“The reason I wanted to host is I thought I'd be able to present myself with the award,” Curry joked.
Olympic swimming champion Katie Ledecky won best athlete in women’s sports.
Ledecky earned two golds and two silvers at the Tokyo Games last year, giving her 10 career Olympic medals. She received her trophy from Maybelle Blair, the 95-year-old who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
“I represent one of the few sports that is also a really important life skill, so I want to encourage all the parents here, anyone watching, to make sure your kids learn how to swim,” Ledecky said. “Our planet is 70% water, so it's very important.”
Former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, having impacted the world beyond sports. Klitschko, mayor of embattled Kyiv, Ukraine, since 2014, wasn't present. He appeared in a pre-taped video.
King led off a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the federal legislation that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive government funding.
She was joined by Lisa Leslie, Brandi Chastain, Chloe Kim, Allyson Felix, Aly Raisman and Rapinoe, among others. They spoke against a background of black-and-white photos showing women athletes in action, on the field or in the streets advocating for gender equality. Their comments were interspersed with country singer Mickey Guyton performing her songs “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” and “Remember Her Name.”
The ESPYS were criticized by South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley for not inviting consensus player of the year Aliyah Boston to the show. Boston had hoped to attend and was disappointed not to be asked. She was issued a last-minute invitation but declined it.
ESPN said COVID-19 concerns and a smaller venue forced organizers to prioritize invitees to the show. Boston was nominated in a non-televised category that was handed out a night earlier. She lost to Oklahoma softball star Jocelyn Alo, who took part in the Title IX tribute. | https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/brittney-griner-was-front-and-center-at-the-espys/507-7936ece4-3392-48b1-a340-2c0c7cfd29c0 | 2022-07-21T14:44:05Z | https://www.fox43.com/article/sports/brittney-griner-was-front-and-center-at-the-espys/507-7936ece4-3392-48b1-a340-2c0c7cfd29c0 | true |
Funds will accelerate market growth at a time when public safety professionals are looking to modernize operations in support of safer communities.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CivicEye, a leading provider of cloud-based public safety software used by law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts, announced today a $12.4 million Series A financing led by Cercano Management with participation from Relevance Ventures and a consortium of angel investors. CivicEye will use the funds to expand its operations to meet the increasing demand for its advanced cloud software for communities and law enforcement professionals, helping to save lives and increase public safety.
In 2022, CivicEye launched as a brand (formerly Agisent Technologies) and expanded its product line to include prosecutor case management software, CivicCase, and grew its customer base across the United States. CivicEye's current customers include small to mid-market police agencies, statewide district attorney networks, and fusion centers.
"We're excited to partner with Charlotte-based CivicEye and support its efforts to tackle issues in the public safety market," said Stuart Nagae, Partner at Cercano Management. "The public safety sector has relied on legacy software for too long and needs modern, cloud-based technology. CivicEye's suite of innovative products provides officers and prosecutors access to real-time data, enabling them to make effective decisions and better serve their communities."
"At CivicEye, we believe that data is the future of public safety. Our mission is to digitize and democratize records management to improve community outcomes. We are doing our part to build a world where law enforcement agencies and public safety professionals can access real-time data using cloud software," said Khristian Gutierrez, CEO of CivicEye. " This new funding will help us capitalize on our momentum and continue stamping our place in the market while doubling down on our core products and focusing on communities that the market has largely ignored.
This capital will support the expanded reach of CivicEye's innovative software platform throughout the United States. The Company will also invest in product development to further address the needs of law enforcement, court professionals, judges, and other public safety professionals and help reduce silos across municipal and state governments.
"Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors face a myriad of challenges daily. Their ability to fight crime on the street and in court is impacted by mounds of administrative tasks and a lack of transparent datasharing across departments and other jurisdictions. The CivicEye platform exists to streamline workflows so officers and prosecutors can spend more time on what matters; making this country safer," Gutierrez said.
CivicEye closed its Series A funding under the advisement of Cooley LLP.
About CivicEye
CivicEye provides advanced cloud-based software solutions that support public safety professionals and help save lives. The company combines a deep understanding of law enforcement and public safety with an unrivaled technology platform, bringing robust, easy-to-use solutions to law enforcement, drug control, prosecution, campus police, private security, and fusion centers.
About Cercano Management
Privately held investment management firm working exclusively with ultra-high net worth investors and their family foundations. Headquartered in Bellevue, WA.
About Relevance Ventures
Relevance Ventures is the only Native American privately owned and operated venture capital firm. Relevance Ventures provides strategic venture assistance and guidance to entrepreneurs working to foster harmony while delivering a positive communal impact. With over $115 million under management, the firm focuses on opportunities within the health & wellness and fintech/enterprise software industries. The firm specializes in identifying proven management teams with a solid business plan to bring harmony to an addressable market of at least $1 billion. Relevance Ventures was founded by Cameron and Dean Newton, and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Amazon announced Thursday it will acquire the primary care organization One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion, marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services.
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said in a statement it will acquire One Medical for $18 per share in an all-cash transaction. It marks one of Amazon's biggest acquisitions, following its $13.7 billion deal to buy Whole Foods in 2017 and its $8.5 billion purchase of Hollywood studio MGM, which closed earlier this year.
One Medical, whose parent company is the San-Francisco based 1Life Healthcare, Inc., is a membership-based service that offers patients in-person and virtual doctor visits. As of this March, it had about 767,00 members and 188 medical offices in 25 markets, according to its first-quarter earnings report, which also showed the company had incurred a net losses of $90.9 million after pulling in $254.1 million in revenue.
Neil Lindsay, the senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, said in a statement the acquisition is geared towards reinventing the healthcare “experience" for things like booking an appointment and taking trips to the pharmacy.
“We love inventing to make what should be easy easier and we want to be one of the companies that helps dramatically improve the healthcare experience over the next several years," Lindsay said.
Amazon's latest acquisition furthers the company's foray into provide health care services. In 2020, the retail colossus opened an online drug store that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door in a couple of days. Last year, it began offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
In morning trading, shares of 1Life Healthcare surged 68% to $17.13. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Amazon-to-buy-primary-health-care-provider-for-17319320.php | 2022-07-21T14:45:36Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Amazon-to-buy-primary-health-care-provider-for-17319320.php | false |
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday morning, his office said.
Biden, 79, has "very mild symptoms" and is taking Paxlovid, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
Jean-Pierre said an update will be provided every day as Biden "continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation" at the White House.
Close contacts, "including any Members of Congress and any members of the press who interacted with the President during yesterday's travel," will be informed on Thursday, Jean-Pierre said.
"He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this morning, and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence," Jean-Pierre said.
SEE ALSO: Why is the BA.5 COVID-19 variant so contagious?
The president will work in isolation until he tests negative, she said.
Biden was last tested for COVID-19 on Tuesday, when he tested negative, she added.
Biden is fully vaccinated and received two boosters; his second booster shot was on March 3.
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TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Thursday, July 21, 2022
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901 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
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Wichita-
Including the cities of Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls
901 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
late this morning, then a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear, hot. Lows in the upper 70s.
Highs 100 to 105. Heat index values up to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs around 105. Heat index values up to 105.
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Hardeman-
Including the city of Quanah
901 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers late this morning, then a slight chance of
showers this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs 100 to 105. Heat index values up to 105.
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Foard-
Including the city of Crowell
901 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy late this morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers late
this morning, then a slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs 100 to 105.
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Knox-
Including the cities of Munday and Knox City
901 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers late this morning, then a slight chance of
showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs 100 to 105.
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Wilbarger-
Including the city of Vernon
901 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
late this morning, then a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs 100 to 105. Heat index values up to 105.
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Baylor-
Including the city of Seymour
901 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
late this morning, then a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs 100 to 105. Heat index values up to 105.
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Archer-
Including the cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
and Scotland
901 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
late this morning, then a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 105.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs 100 to 105.
Lows in the upper 70s. Heat index values up to 105.
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Clay-
Including the city of Henrietta
901 AM CDT Thu Jul 21 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs 100 to 105. Heat index values up to 105.
.MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs 100 to 105.
Lows in the upper 70s. Heat index values up to 105.
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Beilock acknowledged the significance of her barrier-breaking appointment.
“I’m especially excited to be the first woman” in the position, she said in a telephone interview. Her multiple identities, she said, are “front and center” in her work. “President, mother, researcher — they all contribute to one’s ability to lead. I really embrace them all.”
Dartmouth, founded in 1769, enrolled 6,300 students in fall 2020, including 4,200 undergraduates. Princeton University, the second-smallest of the eight Ivy League schools, had 7,900 students that fall, including 5,400 undergraduates.
Beilock will succeed Philip J. Hanlon, who is ending a 10-year run as president after the next school year. She earned a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science from the University of California at San Diego and doctorates in kinesiology and psychology from Michigan State University.
Beilock was executive vice provost at the University of Chicago before becoming Barnard’s president in 2017. Her research has focused on the brain science behind “choking under pressure,” with applications for performance in test taking, public speaking and athletics.
Women have served as president at most of the Ivy League schools. Yale University was led by a pioneering female acting president, Hanna Holborn Gray, in 1977-1978, but it has not had a woman hold the job in a permanent capacity. Like Dartmouth, Columbia University has not yet had a female president. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/07/21/dartmouth-college-sian-beilock-president/ | 2022-07-21T14:51:53Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/07/21/dartmouth-college-sian-beilock-president/ | true |
TORONTO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Skyservice Business Aviation™, a leader in business aviation in North America, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ms. Tang as Chief Financial Officer.
Ms. Tang brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and business leadership to Skyservice. She is a CPA, CA and CFA and holds a Master of Science in Accounting degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to joining Skyservice, Ms. Tang was most recently Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, one of the largest publicly traded real estate companies in Canada.
"Skyservice is committed to investing in people, service, and innovation while providing the best in aviation safety," said Benjamin Murray, Skyservice's President and CEO. "The Board of Directors and I are delighted to welcome Qi to the organization. She is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in the real estate and infrastructure sectors as well as deep capital markets experience. Skyservice's leadership team has the winning blend of talents and expertise to take our firm to the next stage of growth."
Over her career, Ms. Tang has also held progressively senior finance executive positions with Dream Global REIT, Symphony Senior Living Inc., Chartwell Retirement Residences, Waterfront Toronto and KPMG. Ms. Tang is a Trustee of Dream Office REIT and a Corporate Director of Hardwoods Distribution Inc., as well as a member of the Board of Governors for a school in Toronto and a community member of the Capital Development Advisory Committee for the North York General Hospital Board of Governors in Toronto.
Skyservice is a North American leader in business aviation dedicated to innovation, responsible operations, safety, and service excellence. Skyservice is at the forefront of the business aviation industry with best-in-class facilities across North America. Our skilled maintenance teams, outstanding fixed base operation facilities, first-class aircraft management, charter services, aircraft sales and acquisition teams have provided world-class solutions and service for over 35 years. At Skyservice, we aim higher and reach further to best serve our clients. To learn more, visit http://www.skyservice.com/.
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Funds will accelerate market growth at a time when public safety professionals are looking to modernize operations in support of safer communities.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CivicEye, a leading provider of cloud-based public safety software used by law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts, announced today a $12.4 million Series A financing led by Cercano Management with participation from Relevance Ventures and a consortium of angel investors. CivicEye will use the funds to expand its operations to meet the increasing demand for its advanced cloud software for communities and law enforcement professionals, helping to save lives and increase public safety.
In 2022, CivicEye launched as a brand (formerly Agisent Technologies) and expanded its product line to include prosecutor case management software, CivicCase, and grew its customer base across the United States. CivicEye's current customers include small to mid-market police agencies, statewide district attorney networks, and fusion centers.
"We're excited to partner with Charlotte-based CivicEye and support its efforts to tackle issues in the public safety market," said Stuart Nagae, Partner at Cercano Management. "The public safety sector has relied on legacy software for too long and needs modern, cloud-based technology. CivicEye's suite of innovative products provides officers and prosecutors access to real-time data, enabling them to make effective decisions and better serve their communities."
"At CivicEye, we believe that data is the future of public safety. Our mission is to digitize and democratize records management to improve community outcomes. We are doing our part to build a world where law enforcement agencies and public safety professionals can access real-time data using cloud software," said Khristian Gutierrez, CEO of CivicEye. " This new funding will help us capitalize on our momentum and continue stamping our place in the market while doubling down on our core products and focusing on communities that the market has largely ignored.
This capital will support the expanded reach of CivicEye's innovative software platform throughout the United States. The Company will also invest in product development to further address the needs of law enforcement, court professionals, judges, and other public safety professionals and help reduce silos across municipal and state governments.
"Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors face a myriad of challenges daily. Their ability to fight crime on the street and in court is impacted by mounds of administrative tasks and a lack of transparent datasharing across departments and other jurisdictions. The CivicEye platform exists to streamline workflows so officers and prosecutors can spend more time on what matters; making this country safer," Gutierrez said.
CivicEye closed its Series A funding under the advisement of Cooley LLP.
About CivicEye
CivicEye provides advanced cloud-based software solutions that support public safety professionals and help save lives. The company combines a deep understanding of law enforcement and public safety with an unrivaled technology platform, bringing robust, easy-to-use solutions to law enforcement, drug control, prosecution, campus police, private security, and fusion centers.
About Cercano Management
Privately held investment management firm working exclusively with ultra-high net worth investors and their family foundations. Headquartered in Bellevue, WA.
About Relevance Ventures
Relevance Ventures is the only Native American privately owned and operated venture capital firm. Relevance Ventures provides strategic venture assistance and guidance to entrepreneurs working to foster harmony while delivering a positive communal impact. With over $115 million under management, the firm focuses on opportunities within the health & wellness and fintech/enterprise software industries. The firm specializes in identifying proven management teams with a solid business plan to bring harmony to an addressable market of at least $1 billion. Relevance Ventures was founded by Cameron and Dean Newton, and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Bernardo Silva has vowed to shut out speculation about his future and commit to Manchester City until the time comes to leave the Premier League champions.
That could be several seasons away, or a matter of weeks if potential suitors put together a package that appeals to City.
Silva has been linked in the close season with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, with that level of interest underlining his status as one of Europe's leading attacking midfielders.
The Portugal international has spent five fruitful seasons at City, since joining from Monaco, and his contract runs through to the end of the 2024-25 season.
Manager Pep Guardiola is clearly not rushing to offload the 27-year-old, who is with City on their pre-season tour in the United States and played 76 minutes of Wednesday's friendly against Club America.
Addressing his future, Silva said on Sky Sports News: "What is really important is that I am preparing my season as well as possible.
"For as long as I play for City, I will always give my best. The relationship with the club, with the fans and my teammates, is fantastic, and I will always respect that."
Guardiola this week dismissed a report in French newspaper Le Parisien that claimed PSG had offered Neymar to City as part of a swap deal that would have seen Silva go the other way.
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Innovative Gym Franchise to Open Showcase Location In Its Hometown, Featuring Fitness + Recovery and a 100% Digital Member Experience.
HOUSTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New fitness + recovery franchise Iron 24 announced today its first-ever corporate gym location following the announcement of the brand's launch nationwide. Iron 24's first location will be located in Westside Plaza at 5070 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas – less than eight miles from the company's Pearland headquarters. Several other corporate and franchised-owned locations nationwide will be announced nationwide throughout greater Houston and other major markets in the second half of 2022 and into 2023.
Following the recently finalized lease agreement, East Pearland's 4,200 square foot space is slated to open in September. The gym will be unstaffed and technology-enabled, with membership, access and feedback fully managed through the Iron 24 mobile app. The company has eliminated common frustrations like prolonged signups, upsells, contracts and inconvenient hours plaguing members at other gyms. Amenities include classic free weights, cardio and functional areas and recovery rooms with features such as red light therapy.
"Iron 24 is a refreshing, tech-forward take on the traditional gym experience — a perfect addition to Pearland's line-up of innovative retail and consumer businesses," said Marty Flanagan, brand president of Iron 24. "As we continue to seek big and bold ideas for Iron 24, we look forward to welcoming the Pearland community to our first-ever Iron 24 location this fall."
The tech-forward gym concept has been long in development at FranchiCzar, Iron 24's parent company. Also based in Pearland, TX, FranchiCzar is a developer of franchise concepts, software and services designed to help franchise brands scale their growth.
Pearland, located on the southern end of the Greater Houston area, is a quaint suburb community with a small-town feel that is driving demand for innovative and disruptive technology-driven concepts to push further into the digital age.
"We are beyond excited to begin Iron 24's journey right here in our backyard," said David Graham, chief operating officer of FranchiCzar. "As we look to expand Iron 24 throughout the country, we are thrilled to contribute to the greater Houston community by providing a unique gym experience to people on their fitness + recovery journey."
With the inaugural corporate locations primed to serve as strong proof of concept for the new brand, Iron 24 is simultaneously recruiting candidates to play an essential role in driving the brand's growth via franchising.
Iron 24 is seeking qualified potential franchise owners in the U.S. The initial investment for an Iron 24 franchise is approximately $91,950 to $288,850 in the U.S. Prospective franchisees should visit iron24.com/franchising to learn more and request additional information.
More information on Iron 24 and how to inquire about franchise opportunities nationwide is available at iron24.com.
Iron 24 puts people in control of their fitness through simplicity, technology and convenience. Based in Houston, TX, Iron 24 was created by a team of fitness, franchising and technology experts who set out to remove barriers to gym ownership and membership. The result is a 100% digital gym experience that's more affordable, easier to use and equipped with a full array of top-quality equipment, including free weights, cardio, functional and recovery areas.
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Kelp is on the way: Why we should all be eating seaweed
By Casey Barber, CNN
When most of us read the words “plant-based diet,” we tend to think of foods such as kale salads and grain bowls or trendy meat replacements. But there is one nonmeat option that’s gaining traction as the newest superfood: seaweed.
Seaweed — yes, the brownish-green ribbons and bundles of oceanic plantlike matter that wash up on beaches — is in fact edible. Nori, the papery sheets used to wrap sushi rolls and as a ramen bowl garnish, is likely the most well-known and enjoyed seaweed, but these large, leafy algae come in hundreds of colorful varieties, including wakame, kombu, red dulse and sugar kelp.
Seaweed helps to support other marine life and to clean the water surrounding it. When out of the water, it can bring more nutrition and minerals to our diets.
“Even though we try to eat healthy, we’re relying on land-based, soil-based agriculture for the most part,” said Sarah Redmond, founder and owner of Springtide Seaweed in Gouldsboro, Maine. “Seaweed is a really interesting alternative because it provides those nutrients that are really hard to find in other land plants.”
With several companies bringing seaweed-based foods to the market, it’s getting easier than ever to taste the sea. Here’s why we all can benefit from seaweed.
Good for humans and the environment
For humans, seaweed is a one-stop shop for our crucial nutrient needs. “Seaweed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and minerals,” said Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine.
Though nutritional profiles vary slightly between green, brown and red varieties, across the board seaweed contains a number of vitamins, including B, C, E and K, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, amino acids, polyphenols and 10 times more minerals than land-based plants, according to a recent study. These essential minerals include iron, calcium and iodine.
“Seaweeds have this ability to concentrate all the trace minerals in the ocean that we cannot access,” Redmond said. “They are sort of this balancing food that we can return some of those trace elements back into our bodies and into our diets.”
And when used as a fertilizer for land-based farming, seaweed can add those essential nutrients back into the soil, improving its health.
However, you don’t need to pile your plate high with seaweed because it can absorb high amounts of minerals. “Some brown kelps, such as the sugar kelp grown in New England, are very high in iodine,” Camire said. “They have so much iodine that consumers are advised to eat it no more than three times per week.”
Since the concentration of specific nutrients in seaweed can interact with various medications, check with your doctor if you have a thyroid condition or take blood thinners before going all in.
Seaweed is just as beneficial to water systems as it is to our personal health. Carbon capture might be the buzzword of the moment in the fight to mitigate the climate crisis, but seaweed has been doing it naturally all this time. “Seaweed pulls carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and uses it to make more carbohydrates,” Camire said. “We are not sure how much seaweed farming it would take to have a significant effect on global warming, but it helps.”
Seaweed also works as a component of regenerative aquaculture by consuming nitrogen and phosphorus, two elements that can harm the ocean when found in large quantities. “Seaweed also provides a place for smaller sea creatures to hide from predators,” establishing refuge environments that can help restore diverse marine life in overfished habitats, Camire said.
Even better: Seaweed requires no fertilizer or pesticides to grow in the ocean, whether it’s farmed there or harvested wild.
How to add seaweed to your everyday meals
OK, now you may be convinced that seaweed is worth sampling. But there’s no need to forage for it — not that you’d want to. Make sure the seaweed products you’re getting are certified organic or tested for heavy metal content, Camire said, because “some types of seaweed are more likely to have heavy metals such as cadmium, lead and arsenic.”
Other than eating lots of temaki rolls and packaged seaweed snacks or adding more nori sheets to your ramen, there are several ways to incorporate edible seaweed into your meal routine.
Springtide Seaweed air-dries kelp and mills it into powder for seasonings such as Italian kelp and Red Bay seasoning, which can be sprinkled on everything from popcorn to garlic bread. Add dried kelp ribbons to soups, stews or any dish where you’d sauté kale and other leafy greens. “We try to put seaweed in a form that’s easy for people to use and incorporate into their diet,” Redmond said.
Want your kelp for breakfast? Atlantic Sea Farms, another Maine seaweed producer, incorporates kelp into frozen smoothie cubes alongside antioxidant-rich fruits such as cranberries and blueberries. If you’re feeling spicy, try some of their kelp-based kimchi. To turn up the heat, add some kelp hot sauce from Alaska’s Barnacle Foods.
Or if you prefer your seaweed on the grill, Akua makes kelp burgers and ground kelp, which can be transformed into meatballs, used in tacos or anywhere else ground meat usually makes an appearance on the menu.
You can even have seaweed that satisfies a sweet tooth in the form of kelp chocolate bars (plain or with potato chips) or by making your own chocolate chip cookies that sneak powdered kelp into the mix.
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Historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, LGBTQ Victory Fund says
By Rachel Janfaza and Devan Cole, CNN
A historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, according to new data from LGBTQ Victory Fund, a national organization dedicated to helping elect LGBTQ candidates.
At least 1,008 LGBTQ people are running for office — of all levels — so far in 2022, according to the group’s data, shared first with CNN. The organization, which only endorses candidates who back abortion rights, has seen an uptick in LGBTQ candidates of color, transgender candidates and gender non-conforming candidates.
The record-breaking number of candidates, which includes those who have already won or lost primaries or local special elections, coincides with a more sobering statistic: 2022 has already set a record for anti-LGBTQ state bills, with lawmakers around the country having introduced at least 162 through July 1, according to a CNN analysis of data compiled by the American Civil Liberties Union. The record number of LGBTQ candidates also comes amid fears that the conservative-majority Supreme Court could target same-sex marriage in the future after overturning Roe v. Wade last month.
“The writing is on the wall for the LGBTQ community and our allies: our rights are on the ballot this year. The people we elect this cycle will make decisions about what our kids are allowed to learn and say in the classroom, what health care choices people will be allowed to make about their own bodies and possibly, whether we will continue to be allowed to marry those we love,” Annise Parker, president and CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund and the former mayor of Houston, said in a statement shared with CNN.
The data, which runs through July 7, comes from LGBTQ Victory Fund’s endorsement application process and partnerships with state and local LGBTQ organizations. The group tracks all LGBTQ candidates regardless of party affiliation. It does endorse Republicans, and this year backed GOP Idaho state House candidate Dom Gelsomino, though he lost in the primary.
The group has kept data on everyone who has asked for its endorsement since its founding in 1991 and started maintaining a comprehensive database from partner organizations in 2018, which it calls the “rainbow wave” because of the sharp uptick in LGBTQ candidates that year.
Since 2020, there has been a 73% increase in LGBTQ people running for federal office, according to the group. There are currently 11 LGBTQ members of Congress, according to data from sister organization LGBTQ Victory Institute.
The Democrat-led House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to pass a bill that would enshrine protections for same-sex marriage into federal law, with party leadership citing the high court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade as a reason to try to codify other precedents. Senators said on Wednesday that they expect the bill to eventually win the 60 votes needed to break a filibuster in the chamber.
By far, the most LGBTQ people — more than 400 — are running for state legislature, compared to other offices, according to LGBTQ Victory Fund.
Democrat Leigh Finke, who, if elected, would be the first out trans person in the Minnesota state legislature, according the group’s data, told CNN she started talking about running for office “because of the coordinated national attacks against trans people.”
Most of the state bills introduced this year target transgender and nonbinary people, with a particular emphasis on trans youth. Republicans have seized on the issue in the run-up to the midterm elections, predominantly in red states, while Democrats have made their opposition to those bills part of their candidacies.
“Things are escalating in a very concerning way. And it was happening across the country, but we started to see very targeted, draconian anti-trans bills introduced into the Minnesota legislature,” said Finke, who’s running to replace a retiring Democratic state representative. Minnesota is among a slew of states that have tried in recent years to ban trans women at public colleges in the state from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity.
“We have a divided legislature, so it wasn’t that these bills were going to pass, but the conversation itself damages my community. It hurts trans kids. It just became very important for me to have a trans person in the room where these conversations are taking place,” she said.
Though a number of candidates have made clear they’re not just running to make history, they’ve noted that their identities plays a key role in their candidacies.
“I’m not running to be the first,” former Oregon state House Speaker Tina Kotek, a Democrat running for governor, said in a statement to CNN. “But, let me say this: I’m really proud to be running, openly and authentically, at a moment where the extreme right is once again going after the LGBTQ+ community, especially our kids.”
If elected, Kotek could become the first out lesbian governor in the United States, according to the group. That first could also be secured by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, a Massachusetts Democrat.
In Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year signed legislation banning certain instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom, which critics dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law, Janelle Perez says her state Senate candidacy was not inspired by the controversial law but that she will always be a vocal advocate against anything that targets her community.
“Given the political climate that we’re in, what a better way to stick it to the legislature [than] by sending the first LGBTQ parent to the legislature after having this atrocious bill, ‘the don’t say gay,’ where they dubbed it ‘the parental rights bill,’ but they completely ignore my rights as a parent as well and the rights of my children, and the rights of so many children,” said Perez, who, if elected, would be the first out woman from the LGBTQ community in the Florida state Senate and the first LGBTQ parent in the state legislature, according to the group’s data.
“I hope that with my candidacy a lot of people that come after me can see that they can have this too,” she added.
Meanwhile, in Connecticut, state Treasurer candidate Erick Russell commended those stepping up to run, even amidst an unprecedented number of anti-LGBTQ state bills. If elected, Russell would be the first out Black LGBTQ statewide elected official in the country, according the group’s data.
“I think people realize more now than ever that there is no time to sit on the sidelines, that we all need to step up and really do our part. And I think that that representation, particularly when so many of our communities are under attack right now, is really important,” Russell said.
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