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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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RIP CURRENT STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
809 AM CDT Tue Aug 2 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Matagorda Islands, Brazoria Islands, Galveston Island
and Bolivar Peninsula Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
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One of only five centers approved to provide human islets for research to academic investigators
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine Pharma, a biotechnology company focused on the development of its novel polypeptide (IMG-1) across three distinct platforms: Oral Delivery, Therapeutics, and Regenerative Medicine, announced today that the Integrated Islet Distribution Program (IIDP) has selected it as an approved Islet Isolation Center (IIC). The (IIDP) is funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), an institute within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health. The award is effective as of August 1, 2022.
The IIDP is the largest organized effort in the world to provide high-quality human islet preparations to the diabetes research community to advance discoveries, and currently supplies over 100 investigators with human islets for their research programs. As human islet preparation requires specialized expertise and costly processes available in very few laboratories, the IIDP enables a coordinated approach to human islet distribution.
Imagine Pharma's Islet Center is one of only five IICs currently selected to participate in the IIDP program. Imagine's Islet Center is headed by Dr. Rita Bottino, who brings more than 25 years of experience and knowledge to islet isolation and was recently recognized as one of the top 10 leading experts in Islet of Langerhans transplantation worldwide during the years 2012-2022. Imagine's Islet Center currently supplies human islet cells to some of the leading academic diabetes centers in the country, including Vanderbilt University, University of Florida, and the University of Pittsburgh.
"Human islet research is critical to understanding diabetes, and access to high-quality human islets is essential to supporting this research," said Dr. Bottino. "I am very excited that Imagine Pharma has been selected to support the diabetes research community through this award, and am grateful to the NIDDK for the opportunity to help advance diabetes research."
"Selection as an approved Islet Isolation Center for the IIDP program is a testament to Imagine Pharma's expertise in this very specialized procedure," said Santiago Pujadas, Co-CEO of Imagine Pharma. "With diabetes as one of our therapeutic areas of interest beyond islet isolation, we are thrilled that we can contribute to ongoing research and potential cures through our ability to provide high-quality human islets for the world's leading research organizations."
Created in 2002, the IIDP consists of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Project Scientist and Program Official, an External Scientific Panel, and the Coordinating Center at City of Hope. The IIDP integrates an interactive group of five islet isolation centers to coordinate the distribution of human islets. Since its establishment, the IIDP has placed more than 275 million islets supporting more than 500 unique studies across 12 countries, yielding more than 800 peer-review publications. The program is supported by the Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research and is administered by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
Imagine Pharma's Islet Center provides research-grade human isolated islets, tissue processing and related services to the diabetes research community. The Center currently supplies human islet cells to some of the leading academic diabetes centers in the United States, including Vanderbilt University, University of Florida, Mt. Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in New York, the University of Pittsburgh as well as the Network for Pancreatic Donors with Diabetes (nPOD).
In addition to its Islet Isolation Center, Imagine Pharma's Islet Programs include islet consulting services; customized processing of pancreatic organs to provide both tissue biopsies as well as isolated islets; and on demand islet isolation from large mammal pancreatic organs.
Imagine Pharma is a biotechnology company focused on the development of its IMG-1 polypeptide. Research and development efforts have led to the development of three distinctive platforms for Oral Delivery, Therapeutics, and Regenerative Medicine, each with first-in-class programs that address multiple disease states in large, underserved markets. Imagine Pharma was recently selected as an approved Islet Isolation Center for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Integrated Islet Distribution Program. Imagine Pharma was founded in 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA. For more information visit: www.imaginepharma.com
The content in this release is the sole responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views or imply endorsement of the National Institutes of Health.
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Missed care has real consequences; experts predict at least 10,000 additional deaths due to missed screenings in 2020
HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new healthcare survey released today shows a majority of Houstonians are skipping routine medical care, putting them - and city resources - at risk of a disease management and acute care crisis.
The survey queried 450 Houston-based consumers, ages 18+, on their healthcare habits and spending. Citing affordability as an issue across the board, 68% admitted they have skipped a doctor's appointment, 59% have skipped filling a prescription, 55% have avoided getting an x-ray or lab, and 68% skip the dentist - all due to high costs. These numbers are shockingly even higher for Houstonians with chronic medical conditions – with 74% skipping the doctor or dentist, 68% holding off on prescriptions and 63% avoiding x-rays or labs.
The survey was commissioned by Sesame, the company building a radically new healthcare system for uninsured and underserved Americans by directly connecting them to high quality physicians at half the price.
Almost all respondents (92%) say that rising gas prices and inflation are impacting their ability to afford essential items like rent/mortgage payments or medical bills – and 65% feel extremely impacted by these forces. As a result, 79% are cutting back on transportation expenses, 80% have cut back on grocery and food expenses – and 59% admit they have cut back on medical expenses like filling prescriptions or going to the doctor.
Skipping or delaying medical care can have serious consequences, according to researchers. A Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study found that 57% of Americans who delayed medical care reported negative health consequences as a result. Experts estimate an additional 10,000 deaths from colon and breast cancer over the next 10 years, due to missed screenings during 2020 alone. For Houstonians to continually miss out on critical screenings, vaccinations, chronic disease management and early detection of new conditions poses a public health threat.
Other key findings from the survey include:
- Nearly half (48%) of Houstonians surveyed have medical debt – and of those with debt, 57% have more than $1,000 in debt; almost a quarter owe more than $5,000
- 52% have received a surprise medical bill in the last year
- Most residents (32%) are waiting at least a week to be seen for a medical concern by a primary care doctor or nurse; 24% wait at least a month; only 8% can be seen the same day
- More than a third of respondents did not have an annual physical this year. Cost, lack of transportation and lack of time away from home or work were cited as the biggest barriers to care
- 15% of all respondents say they do not have a primary care doctor – and 9% of those with chronic conditions do not
- Houstonians are most "sick of" high prices in healthcare (36%), followed by 23% fatigued by long wait times and 21% by surprise medical bills
To view the full findings, please visit https://sesamecare.com/blog/the-cost-of-skipping-medical-care.
Methodology: This online survey of 450 Houston-area consumers was commissioned by Sesame and conducted by market research company Pollfish. Data was collected in July 2022.
Sesame is building a radically new healthcare system for Americans who are uninsured or otherwise priced out of everyday care. The company's marketplace replaces historically inefficient, expensive healthcare with a direct connection – either virtually or in-person – between patients and physicians. This direct connection enables Sesame to offer doctor visits, labs,imaging and prescription drugs at half the price. Founders include a Harvard Ph.D. in health policy and economics; a former Goldman Sachs analyst; and entertainment executive and healthcare reformer David Goldhill, author of the legendary cover story in The Atlantic, "How American Health Care Killed My Father." Sesame has raised $75 million so far from investors that include GV, Virgin Group and General Catalyst. The company was ranked #1 by Healthline for overall care in 2021 and 2022. For more information, please visit www.sesamecare.com.
CONTACT:
Liz Murphy
liz.murphy@sesamecare.com
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayBooked, a leading NIL marketplace web/mobile app, and Basepath, a NIL operations platform for university collectives, co-announce a partnership that provides college and university collectives with a best-in-class NIL management software solution with robust analytics and a user-friendly interface. This end-to-end platform allows collectives, universities, brands, and athletes to seamlessly manage all aspects of their name, image, and likeness needs in one app (iOS and Android compatible).
PlayBooked powered by Basepath offers university collectives the ability to license proprietary technology to maximize the earning potential of student-athletes while simplifying the back-end management and disbursement of collective funds to help ensure operational compliance for athletes and the collective alike.
Via a fully branded, state-of-the-art, college/university-specific website, web app, and mobile app, PlayBooked works behind the scenes to provide collective athletes with individual and group brand deals. At the same time, Basepath's automation tool eases the operational burden allowing the collective to focus on fundraising for the athletes.
"PlayBooked powered by Basepath helps collectives execute the right way while offering athletes income-making opportunities and fans the ultimate experience," explains Keith Mitchell, PlayBooked CEO. "Fans, alumni, supporters, brands, and local businesses can log into the school-specific collective app and peruse athletes from all sports to book appearances, shout outs, and live video chats with their favorite athletes."
PlayBooked has spent nearly one million dollars in brand revenue on thousands of athletes and anticipates a fivefold increase in year two. "Companies, including Crypto.com, Fabletics, DoorDash, and Shoe Station, to name a few, have realized that harnessing the power of the college athlete en masse can help move the needle in messaging while providing quantitative results," says partner Ryan Schinman.
"The combination of PlayBooked's expertise in sports marketing and brand relationships, coupled with Basepath's operations technology, forms a best-in-class solution for college athletes and collectives to benefit," says Thomas Thomas Jr., CEO of Basepath. "Like PlayBooked, our mission is to invest in the lives of the collegiate athlete, and we're excited to power the PlayBooked platform for our collective partners and the athletes they serve."
PlayBooked and Basepath have signed agreements with collectives that serve athletes at the University of Michigan, Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, Purdue, Michigan State, North Carolina State, Minnesota, TCU, Kansas State, Florida State, and San Diego State. With the new alliance in place, they anticipate having over fifty college collectives signed by the end of the year.
PlayBooked is a web platform/app that connects college athletes with fans and brands. Founded in 2020, PlayBooked's digital marketplace empowers student-athletes to monetize their NIL by accepting booking requests to create content. Booking opportunities range from producing branded content, live video chats, and video shout outs. PlayBooked for Business custom-curates initiatives for multi-athlete brand marketing campaigns and special events. For more information or to create a free account as a fan, brand, or college athlete, visit PlayBooked.com or download the PlayBooked app.
Basepath is a software development company focused on delivering NIL operations solutions to collectives, universities, NIL organizations, and their student-athletes. For more information, visit https://basepath.co/.
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2 store clerks arrested after Huntington inspections, cops say
Two people were arrested Sunday after state Liquor Authority inspections at several Huntington Town businesses, police said.
Officers from the Second Precinct Crime Section, Community Support Unit and Gang Team conducted the check at nine businesses — some chosen in response to community complaints, police said.
Yousef Macer, 22, an employee of Superstar Beverage, 490 Walt Whitman Rd. in Melville, was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree and a violation of the state liquor law after police said he sold alcohol to someone under 21.
Hakan Ekren, 48, an employee of Sunoco Gas, 114 Broadhollow Rd. in Melville, was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the second degree after police said he sold a tobacco product to a minor.
They were issued summonses and will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip. The arraignment date was not immediately available. | https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/2-store-clerks-arrested-after-huntington-town-inspections-o43140 | 2022-08-02T13:37:07Z | https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/2-store-clerks-arrested-after-huntington-town-inspections-o43140 | true |
ISIP™ Reading meets Tier 2 ESSA evidence standards
DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Evidence for ESSA validated Istation's reading assessment meeting Tier 2 ESSA evidence standards (www.evidenceforessa.org). This designation supports a wide range of independent research studies that show Istation as a proven-to-work tool to improve learning outcomes.
Evidence for ESSA provides easy access to information on programs that meet the evidence requirements defined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Aligned with What Works Clearinghouse standards, Tier 2 ESSA standards indicate that Istation's reading assessment shows moderate evidence of being an effective digital learning tool that helps students close significant reading achievement gaps.
Istation's program efficacy was evaluated in a two-year quasi-experimental (matched) study involving 1,234 students in grades 2 through 4. The 617 students who used Istation came from six schools located in a district in the southeast United States. Istation users scored nearly a full point higher on the MAP® Reading™ assessment in comparison with demographically and academically similar students in a virtual control group who did not use Istation. These results show that Istation use was significantly associated with larger reading achievement gains.
"Gaining Tier 2 ESSA evidence is a great milestone as we further build the efficacy of our reading assessments," said Istation Vice President of Research and Assessment Dr. Victoria Locke. "Supporting educators with effective, research-backed digital tools is critical in empowering classrooms everywhere."
Powered by the science of reading, Istation's engaging assessments and instruction cover the National Reading Panel's "Big Five" foundational essentials. Istation's ISIP Reading assessment is a computer-adaptive testing system that provides actionable and insightful data that measures phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary, as well as many other skills.
About Istation
Founded in 1998 and based in Dallas, Texas, Istation (Imagination Station) has become one of the nation's leading providers of richly animated, game-like educational technology. Winner of several national educational technology awards, the Istation program puts more instructional time in the classroom through small-group and collaborative instruction. Istation's innovative reading, math and Spanish programs immerse students in an engaging and interactive environment and inspire them to learn. Additionally, administrators and educators can use Istation to easily track the progress of their students, schools and classrooms. Istation now serves over 4 million students throughout the United States and in several other countries.
For more information please contact isumera@istation.com
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SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) —
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on Monday appointed a caretaker government ahead of another round of parliamentary elections in early October in a bid to stave off the country’s political and economic crisis.
The move comes after the three largest political groups failed to find common ground for a viable coalition to settle the European Union and NATO member’s latest political impasse amid soaring tensions with Russia.
The collapse of the reformist coalition in June, helped pave the way toward a new election – the fourth since April 2021 – which analysts expect will bring a stronger presence of nationalist and pro-Russia groups into a fragmented parliament.
With another decree, President Rumen Radev dissolved the National Assembly and set the date for early parliamentary elections on Oct. 2.
Radev also appointed former labor minister Galab Donev to lead the interim government as the European Union’s poorest member is struggling with a surging inflation and energy supply shortages.
The new administration is widely expected to try to allay people’s fears of grappling with the winter cold amid fuel supply issues, as well as to reconsider the country’s stand on Russian gas imports which were cut off in April after officials refused a demand by Moscow to pay gas bills in rubles. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/bulgaria-caretaker-government-until-october-early-election/ | 2022-08-02T13:38:58Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/bulgaria-caretaker-government-until-october-early-election/ | false |
TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — An alleged migrant smuggler was killed by police near the Mexico-Guatemala border early Monday after the driver of the pickup truck he was traveling in ignored police officers’ order to stop.
The Chiapas state prosecutor’s office said in a statement that five migrants, whose nationalities were not given, were also traveling in the truck with the driver and the man who was shot.
The state prosecutor’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The driver told investigators they had picked up the migrants in Comitan de Dominguez on the Mexican side of the border. They were headed north when they encountered municipal police from San Cristobal de las Casas.
Someone in the truck opened fire on police, who then responded by shooting at the truck, according to an official in the state prosecutor’s office who was not authorized to speak about the case.
The victim’s death sparked protests in San Cristobal and a police vehicle was burned.
While receiving less attention than other migratory routes in southern Mexico, smugglers frequently use the sparsely-populated mountains to move people north from Central America. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/police-kill-alleged-smuggler-in-southern-mexico/ | 2022-08-02T13:39:25Z | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/police-kill-alleged-smuggler-in-southern-mexico/ | true |
Tiger Woods turned down $700-$800 million offer to join Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, says CEO Greg Norman
By Ben Morse, CNN
Tiger Woods turned down an offer worth approximately $700-$800 million to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, according to the tour’s CEO Greg Norman.
During an interview on Fox News that aired on Monday, former world No. 1 Norman was asked by Tucker Carlson if it was true that Woods was offered $700-$800 million to join the LIV Golf series.
“That number was out there before I became CEO,” Norman replied. “So, that number’s been out there, yes. Look, Tiger’s a needle mover, right?
“So, of course, you’re going to look at the best of the best. They had originally approached Tiger before I became CEO, so, yes, that number is somewhere in that neighborhood.”
Previously, Norman had told the Washington Post in June that Woods was offered huge money to participate but turned it down. Norman said the Woods proposal was “mind-blowingly enormous; we’re talking about high nine digits.”
The controversial tour has attracted some big names from the golfing world to leave the established PGA Tour and the DP World Tour to participate for vast sums of money.
Major winners Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen, Graeme McDowell, Charl Schwartzel and Martin Kaymer have all joined the breakaway venture, which has offered players huge money to join.
The LIV Golf series is backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) — a sovereign wealth fund chaired by Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia — and has pledged to award $250 million in total prize money.
However, it has led to criticism from many players, including Rory McIlroy and Woods, that players have abandoned golf’s traditional set up and accepted money from a country with a dismal human rights record.
Before July’s Open at St. Andrews, Scotland, Woods said he disagreed with the players who had left.
“I think that what they’ve done is they’ve turned their back on what has allowed them to get to this position,” the 15-time major winner said.
“Some of these players may not ever get a chance to play in major championships. That is a possibility. We don’t know that for sure yet. It’s up to all the major championship bodies to make that determination. But that is a possibility, that some players will never, ever get a chance to play in a major championship, never get a chance to experience this right here, walk down the fairways at Augusta National.
“But what these players are doing for guaranteed money, what is the incentive to practice? What is the incentive to go out there and earn it in the dirt? You’re just getting paid a lot of money up front and playing a few events and playing 54 holes. They’re playing blaring music and have all these atmospheres that are different.”
Woods added: “I just don’t see how that move is positive in the long term for a lot of these players, especially if the LIV organization doesn’t get world-ranking points and the major championships change their criteria for entering the events.
“It would be sad to see some of these young kids never get a chance to experience it and experience what we’ve got a chance to experience and walk these hallowed grounds and play in these championships.”
Woods even went as far to criticize Norman himself for his role in the splinter tour. “Greg has done some things that I don’t think is in the best interest of our game, and we’re coming back to probably the most historic and traditional place in our sport.”
On Sunday, Henrik Stenson won the third event of LIV Golf’s debut season at Bedminster, New Jersey.
Nearly two weeks after he was stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy for joining the series, the 46-year-old Swede shot 11-under par at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster to win $4 million.
He accepted the trophy alongside former US President Donald Trump, who was present throughout the three-day competition and who owns the course.
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PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JRW Realty, a commercial real estate brokerage that focuses on sourcing net-leased properties on behalf of institutional clients, announced that it helped its buyers acquire $332,928,883 of commercial real estate during the second quarter of 2022, collectively spanning 1.7 million square feet of retail, medical, and industrial property.
Last quarter JRW Realty's buyers acquired 67 properties in 25 states. Fifty-five of these were single-tenant net-leased properties, representing $272,839,164 in transactions for JRW Realty's clients. Another 12 acquisitions were multi-tenant shopping centers shadow-anchored by necessity-based retail, representing $60,089,719 in additional transactions.
JRW Realty has sourced more than 120 properties for its buyers in 2022, representing more than $550 million in purchases that span more than 2.5 million square feet of commercial space.
The properties purchased by JRW Realty's clients in the second quarter include 10 Dollar General stores, 10 CVS Pharmacies, six Walmart Neighborhood Markets, and seven Family Dollar stores, as well as properties with leases backed by Publix and Walgreens. Also facilitated was the purchase of a Scheels in Montana, reflecting JRW Realty's buyers' expansion into the sporting goods and experience-based retail sector.
"Our buyers continue to desire multi-tenant shopping centers and individual net-leased properties anchored or occupied by necessity retail or healthcare tenants," said Joel Staffilino, JRW Realty president of multi-tenant retail. "Given their clear and specific acquisition criteria, when we find properties that match their parameters, they are able and willing to move fast, closing in as few as 28 days from contract."
About JRW Realty
JRW Realty is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that has closed on more than 900 properties valued at more than $3.6 billion on behalf of its clients. JRW Realty's team places special focus on due diligence, reviewing over 100 properties each week and only choosing to source for clients the best 3-4% according to their rigorous acquisition criteria. For more information, visit www.jrwrealty.com.
Multi-Tenant Net Lease Sourcing Contact
Joel Staffilino, President - Multi-Tenant Retail
jstaffilino@jrwrealty.com
(513) 227-4502
Single-Tenant Net Lease Sourcing Contact
Melinda Marston, President - STNL
CA DRE #01950977
melinda@jrwrealty.com
(626) 696-2910
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Another round of rainstorms hit flooded Kentucky mountain communities Monday as more bodies emerged from the sodden landscape, and the governor warned that high winds could bring another threat — falling trees and utility poles.
Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll rose to 37 while hundreds of people remained unaccounted for five days after one of the nation’s poorest regions was swamped by nearly a foot of rain. The water poured down hillsides and into valleys and hollows, engulfing entire towns. Mudslides marooned some people on steep slopes.
Beshear suggested many of the unaccounted for would be located when cellphone service resumes.
“When cell service gets back up, we do see a whole lot of people finding people they love and care about, so looking forward to those stories,” he said.
Radar indicated that up to 4 more inches (10.2 centimeters) of rain fell Sunday, and the National Weather Service warned that slow-moving showers and thunderstorms could provoke more flash flooding through Tuesday morning.
“If things weren’t hard enough on the people of this region, they’re getting rain right now,” Beshear said Monday at the Capitol in Frankfort. “Just as concerning is high winds — think about how saturated the ground has been.” The wind “could knock over poles, it could knock over trees. So people need to be careful.”
An approaching heat wave means “it’s even going to get tougher when the rain stops,” the governor said. “We need to make sure people are ultimately stable by that point.”
Chris Campbell, president of Letcher Funeral Home in Whitesburg, said he’s begun handling burial arrangements for people who died.
“These people, we know most of them. We’re a small community,” he said of the town about 110 miles (177 kilometers) southeast of Lexington. “It affects everybody.”
His funeral home recently buried a 67-year-old woman who had a heart attack while trying to escape her home as the water rose. Campbell knew her boyfriend well, he said.
On Monday, he met with the family of a husband and wife in their 70s, people he also knew personally. He said it’s hard to explain the magnitude of the loss.
“I don’t know how to explain it or what to say, to be completely honest,” he said. “I just can’t imagine what they’re going through. I don’t think there really are words for it.”
Campbell said his 90-year-old grandmother lost the entire home where she’s lived since 1958. She managed to escape to a neighbor’s house with only some photos. Everything else is gone, he said.
More than 12,000 utility customers remained without power. At least 300 people were staying in shelters.
The floods were unleashed last week when 8 to 10 1/2 inches (20 to 27 centimeters) of rain fell in just 48 hours in parts of eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia and western Virginia.
The disaster was the latest in a string of catastrophic deluges that have pounded parts of the U.S. this summer, including St. Louis. Scientists warn that climate change is making such events more common.
Meanwhile, nighttime curfews were declared in response to reports of looting in two of the devastated communities — Breathitt County and the nearby city of Hindman in Knott County.
Breathitt County declared a countywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The only exceptions were for emergency vehicles, first responders, and people traveling for work.
“I hate to have to impose a curfew, but looting will absolutely not be tolerated. Our friends and neighbors have lost so much. We cannot stand by and allow them to lose what they have left,” County Attorney Brendon Miller said in a Facebook post.
Breathitt County Sheriff John Hollan said the curfew decision came after 18 reports of looting. He said people were stealing from private property where homes were damaged. No arrest have been made.
Hindman Mayor Tracy Neice also announced a sunset-to-sunrise curfew because of looting, television station WYMT reported. Both curfews will remain in place until further notice, officials said.
Last week’s flooding extended to parts of West Virginia and Virginia. President Joe Biden declared a federal disaster to direct relief money to flooded counties, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency was helping. Another relief effort came from the University of Kentucky’s men basketball team, which planned an open practice Tuesday at Rupp Arena and a charity telethon.
Coach John Calipari said players approached him about the idea.
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Which Carolina Herrera perfume is best?
Named after its founder, Carolina Herrera is a fashion brand that launched in New York City in 1998. Since then, the beautiful and classy brand has been a staple style with fashion-forward people and celebrities. Its perfumes embody chicness and luxury with vibrant, floral fragrances that often make good choices for gifts or personal use. For a classy, charming Carolina Herrera perfume that stands out, the Carolina Herrera Good Girl for Women Eau de Parfum is a top pick.
What to know before you buy a Carolina Herrera perfume
Fragrance types
High-quality perfumes differ based on the fragrance concentration and ingredients used to make them. Fragrances with higher concentrations will generally last longer. For example, extrait de parfum and eau de parfum have high fragrance concentrations and will last for long periods when worn. Eau de toilettes, on the other hand, have a lower fragrance concentration and will not last as long.
Skin sensitivity
Perfumes usually consist of water, alcohol and oil. If you have sensitive skin, it is best to go for fragrances with the least amount of alcohol, as they are less likely to irritate your skin. Fragrances like extrait de parfum or eau de parfum are good options for those with sensitive skin because they contain more oil than alcohol. You can patch test any perfume on your wrist to know which fragrances you might be sensitive to.
Season and occasion
With so many fragrances to choose from, it’s best to select your perfume not just based on personal style but season and occasion as well. For instance, if you’re going out in the evening for dinner, a musky perfume would be an excellent choice to set the mood. On the other hand, florals, citrus and sweet, edible scents may be more suitable as daytime or springtime perfumes.
Dry-down period
The dry-down period occurs after your perfume dries off your skin and the top notes have gone. The heart notes of a perfume can only come out after the dry down. Making your choice based on just the top notes means that you may or may not enjoy the full array of scents your perfume has to offer. It is best to get a whiff of the heart notes and the base notes to get a full fragrance profile.
What to look for in a quality Carolina Herrera perfume
Chic design
Carolina Herrera perfumes are known for their trendy bottle designs that add to their high-end appeal. Some popular bottles include the Good Girl series, which come in stiletto-shaped bottles. Another iconic design is the 212 lineup, which comes in sleek, pill-shaped bottles. If you are a perfume bottle collector, these unique designs will be a great addition to your collection.
Wear time
The luxury brand uses high-quality ingredients to formulate its range of fragrances. This makes them long-lasting with a wear time of about eight hours.
Sizes
Most Carolina Herrera perfumes come in sizes ranging from 1 ounce to 3.4 ounces. This gives the option to purchase the perfume in the size that is better suited to your needs.
Special scent
Carolina Herrera perfumes are crafted to mimic the elegant style of the designer herself. It balances scents that fall within floral and woody fragrance families. You will easily feel elegant and stylish with the scents that are unique to the timeless designer.
How much you can expect to spend on Carolina Herrera perfume
Carolina Herrera perfumes usually cost about $29-$250.
Carolina Herrera perfume FAQ
Can I refill my Carolina Herrera perfume bottle?
A. No, Carolina Herrera perfumes are nonrefillable.
What is the shoe-shaped Carolina Herrera perfume bottle made of?
A. The main body of the bottle is made of glass, while the stiletto heel is made of plastic.
How can I make my perfume last longer?
A: Perfume should be applied to pulse points and on slightly damp skin to extend wear time.
What’s the best Carolina Herrera perfume to buy?
Top Carolina Herrera perfume
Carolina Herrera Good Girl for Women Eau de Parfum
What you need to know: This is an alluring, floral scent that is sophisticated yet adventurous.
What you’ll love: This ultrafeminine fragrance contains rich notes of jasmine, cocoa and coffee that immediately grab the senses and give an elegant yet mysterious feel. The popular stiletto bottle is designed in black with a stunning gold heel. It is a sexy, long-lasting scent that is great for evening wear.
What you should consider: Some people may find this fragrance overpowering and on the pricier side.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Top Carolina Herrera perfume for the money
Carolina Herrera Good Girl Eau de Parfum Legere Rollerball
What you need to know: Carolina Herrera’s popular Legere fragrance comes in a small, cute rollerball.
What you’ll love: This rollerball contains some of the classic notes of the popular Good Girl perfume with a twist and a less powerful scent. With a blend of floral woodsy ingredients, such as mandarin, ylang-ylang and tonka bean, it is warm and unique. It’s a great option that is not just cute and quaint but also portable. You can easily have this in a purse, pocket or bag as you travel or go about your day out.
What you should consider: This fragrance may not hold for long and is also not as strong as the classic Good Girl fragrance.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
Worth checking out
Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Le Parfum
What you need to know: This bold fragrance has a warm, woodsy scent that is rich, vibrant and sophisticated.
What you’ll love: With keynotes of sparkling grapefruit, geranium, black pepper and leather, this is a seductive and sensual fragrance. The unique scent is perfect for everyday wear and comes in a distinctive black thunder bolt-shaped bottle.
What you should consider: This scent is unique and may not be appealing to everyone.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
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The new General Counsel brings vast experience counseling corporate and legislative legal teams in direct-to-consumer healthcare
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sameday Health, a world-class testing and wellness provider, today announced that it has named Sarah Thomas as General Counsel. As General Counsel, Thomas will serve as the executive leader for Sameday Health's Legal, Compliance, and People teams.
Thomas most recently served at Favor, a digital health company, where she provided strategic counsel on all matters of operations including telehealth, pharmacy, and new product launches. Prior, she served as Deputy General Counsel and founding member of the legal department at SmileDirectClub, one of the largest direct-to-consumer brands in the nation. Additionally, she served as Senior Regulatory Counsel at Asurion, as well as Senior Counsel of Regulatory Affairs and Operations Support at Correct Care Solutions (now Wellpath). Thomas' legislative experience also includes revising New Mexico's Telehealth Act in 2019 to expand access to dental care.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Sarah to the team and excited for the impact she will have on Sameday Health clients and employees, namely our legal and compliance departments," said Felix Huettenbach, Sameday Health CEO and Founder. "Her deep knowledge of legislative and corporate law combined with her extensive direct-to-consumer healthcare experience will help us reach new heights as we continue to expand our health and wellness service offerings."
Thomas holds her JD from the University of Arizona and her undergraduate degree from UCLA.
About Sameday Health
Sameday Health is dedicated to healthcare as a complete experience, not simply a service. Our purpose is to create healthcare that centers around the client, combining a human approach with intuitive technology. We offer quality, personalized care wherever you are including in our clinics or at your door.
Inspired by the lotus flower's ability to grow in even the toughest terrains, Sameday Health is determined to create a sense of hope and help with our clients. Since opening our first clinic in Venice, CA at the height of the COVID 19-pandemic, the Sameday team has been focused on closing gaps in the healthcare system from testing to wellness to care. Devoted to responding immediately to our client's needs, we are providing expanded same day healthcare in our locations including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, DC, Boston, and more.
Sameday Health serves its clients wherever and whenever it is most convenient for them. In most cases there is at home and same day.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Monday he will attend the 77th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing in Hiroshima, “at a time of nuclear danger not seen since the height of the Cold War.”
The U.N. chief made the announcement in his speech on the opening day of the four-week meeting to review the landmark Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and achieving a nuclear-free world.
Guterres said his visit to Hiroshima for a few days is to underscore the importance of the conference. He said he will then visit two other countries in the region, which he didn’t name, to promote nonproliferation.
The United States dropped the world’s first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, destroying the city and killing 140,000 people. It dropped a second bomb three days later on Nagasaki, killing 70,000 more. Japan surrendered on Aug. 15, ending World War II and Japan’s nearly half-century of aggression in Asia.
U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the secretary-general will travel to Japan on Thursday and take part in the annual ceremony at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial on Saturday.
“The ceremony aims to console the souls of those lost to the atomic bombing, as well as pray for the realization of lasting world peace,” Dujarric said. “The secretary-general will honor the victims of the bombings, commemorate all victims of WWII, and reiterate his call on world leaders to urgently eliminate stockpiles of nuclear weapons.”
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The PGA Tour is closing in on $500 million in prize money for next season, with eight tournaments offering $15 million or more and limited spots available for the postseason.
It will be the final time for a wraparound season that has nine tournaments starting on Sept. 15, has a six-week break around the holidays and resumes in Hawaii in January before the season ends in August.
Only the top 70 players — down from 125 — will qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs, with players whittled down to 50 players for the second postseason event and 30 reaching the Tour Championship and competing for the FedEx Cup.
Starting in the fall of 2023, players outside the top 70 will have six tournaments to try to earn full status for a calendar-year schedule that will start the following January.
The prize money for the 43 tournaments run by the PGA Tour is $428.6 million, which includes four opposite-field events. The four majors had combined prize money of $61.5 million last year. Still to be determined is whether purses will be increased for 2023.
The PGA Championship returns to Oak Hill outside Rochester, New York, in May — it already was scheduled for upstate New York when the PGA moved from August to May in 2019. The U.S. Open goes to Los Angeles Country Club for the first time, while the British Open returns to Royal Liverpool for the first time since 2014.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan previously disclosed that the elevated events with tournament hosts at Riviera (Tiger Woods), Bay Hill (Arnold Palmer) and Memorial (Jack Nicklaus) will have $20 million purses. The lone World Golf Championship — Match Play in Austin, Texas — and two postseason events also will have $20 million purses.
That includes the BMW Championship, for now the only postseason event that moves to different courses. Next year it will be at Olympia Fields in the south suburbs of Chicago.
The Players Championship purse is $25 million, while the Sentry Tournament of Champions to start the new year at Kapalua nearly doubles to $15 million.
All but five tournaments in the core of the 2023 season are at $8 million or more.
The dates are roughly the same as this season, except for an extra week between the U.S. Open and British Open. That allowed the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit to move from the last weekend in July to the last weekend in June — two weeks after the U.S. Open and three weeks before the British Open.
As for the bonus pools, an additional $145 million is being offered — $75 million for the FedEx Cup, $20 million for the Comcast Business Tour 10 that pays out the top 10 players in the regular reason and $50 million for the popularity contest known as the Player Impact Program.
Still to be announced are the three international events late in 2023 that will feature big purses and limited fields, starting with the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings.
Monahan discussed several of the changes and prize increases in June, minus specific dates and scheduling. The tour released its new schedule one week after the Saudi-funded LIV Golf announced a 14-tournament schedule with $405 million in prize money, all guaranteed because the 48-man fields have no cut in the 54-hole events.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, an operation he said delivered justice and hopefully “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
The president said in an evening address from the White House that U.S. intelligence officials tracked al-Zawahri to a home in downtown Kabul where he was hiding out with his family. The president approved the operation last week and it was carried out Sunday.
Al-Zawahri and the better-known Osama bin Laden plotted the 9/11 attacks that brought many ordinary Americans their first knowledge of al-Qaida. Bin Laden was killed in Pakistan on May 2, 2011, in operation carried out by U.S. Navy SEALs after a nearly decade-long hunt.
As for Al-Zawahri, Biden said, “He will never again, never again, allow Afghanistan to become a terrorist safe haven because he is gone and we’re going to make sure that nothing else happens.”
“This terrorist leader is no more,” he added.
The operation is a significant counterterrorism win for the Biden administration just 11 months after American troops left the country after a two-decade war.
The strike was carried out by the CIA, according to five people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Neither Biden nor the White House detailed the CIA’s involvement in the strike.
Biden, however, paid tribute to the U.S. intelligence community in his remarks, noting that “thanks to their extraordinary persistence and skill” the operation was a success.
Al-Zawahri’s death eliminates the figure who more than anyone shaped al-Qaida, first as bin Laden’s deputy since 1998, then as his successor. Together, he and bin Laden turned the jihadi movement’s guns to target the United States, carrying out the deadliest attack ever on American soil — the Sept. 11 suicide hijackings.
The house Al-Zawahri was in when he was killed was owned by a top aide to senior Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani, according to a senior intelligence official. The official also added that a CIA ground team and aerial reconnaissance conducted after the drone strike confirmed al-Zawahri’s death.
On Tuesday morning, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told ABC’s “Good Morning America” that “there was nobody on the ground in uniform when this strike occurred.” Sullivan added that the U.S. government is “in direct communication with the Taliban on this, and I’m not going to telegraph our next moves, but the Taliban well understand the United States is going to defend its interests.”
Over the 20-year war in Afghanistan, the U.S. targeted and splintered al-Qaida, sending leaders into hiding. But America’s exit from Afghanistan last September gave the extremist group the opportunity to rebuild.
U.S. military officials, including Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have said al-Qaida was trying to reconstitute in Afghanistan, where it faced limited threats from the now-ruling Taliban. Military leaders have warned that the group still aspired to attack the U.S.
After his killing, the White House underscored that al-Zawahri had continued to be a dangerous figure. The senior administration official said al-Zawahri had continued to “provide strategic direction,” including urging attacks on the U.S., while in hiding. He had also prioritized to members of the terror network that the United States remained al-Qaida’s “primary enemy,” the official said.
The 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon made bin Laden America’s Enemy No. 1. But he likely could never have carried it out without his deputy. Bin Laden provided al-Qaida with charisma and money, but al-Zawahri brought tactics and organizational skills needed to forge militants into a network of cells in countries around the world.
U.S. intelligence officials have been aware for years of a network helping al-Zawahri dodge U.S. intelligence officials hunting for him, but didn’t have a bead on his possible location until recent months.
Earlier this year, U.S. officials learned that the terror leader’s wife, daughter and her children had relocated to a safe house in Kabul, according to the senior administration official who briefed reporters.
Officials eventually learned al-Zawahri was also at the Kabul safe house.
In early April, White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer and Biden’s homeland security adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall were briefed on this developing intelligence. Soon the intelligence was carried up to national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Sullivan brought the information to Biden as U.S. intelligence officials built “a pattern of life through multiple independent sources of information to inform the operation,” the official said.
Senior Taliban figures were aware of al-Zawahri’s presence in Kabul, according to the official, who added the Taliban government was given no forewarning of the operation.
Inside the Biden administration, only a small group of officials at key agencies, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris, were brought into the process. Through May and June, Biden was updated several times on the growing mound of intelligence that confirmed al-Zawahri was hiding out in the home. Over the last few weeks, Biden brought together several Cabinet officials and key national security officials to scrutinize the intelligence findings.
On July 1, Biden was briefed in the Situation Room about the planned operation, a briefing in which the president closely examined a scale model of the home Zawahri was hiding out in. He gave his final approval for the operation on Thursday. Al-Zawahri was on the balcony of his hideout on Sunday when two Hellfire missiles were launched from an unmanned drone, killing him.
Al-Zawahri’s family was in another part of the house when the operation was carried out, and no one else was believed to have been killed in the operation, the official said.
“We make it clear again tonight: That no matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, the United States will find you and take you out,” Biden said.
Al-Zawahri was hardly a household name like bin Laden, but he played an enormous role in the terror group’s operations.
The two terror leaders’ bond was forged in the late 1980s, when al-Zawahri reportedly treated the Saudi millionaire bin Laden in the caves of Afghanistan as Soviet bombardment shook the mountains around them.
Al-Zawahri, on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list, had a $25 million bounty on his head for any information that could be used to kill or capture him.
Al-Zawhiri and bin Laden plotted the 9/11 attacks that brought many ordinary Americans their first knowledge of al-Qaida.
Photos from the time often showed the glasses-wearing, mild-looking Egyptian doctor sitting by the side of bin Laden. Al-Zawahiri had merged his group of Egyptian militants with bin Laden’s al-Qaida in the 1990s.
“The strong contingent of Egyptians applied organizational know-how, financial expertise, and military experience to wage a violent jihad against leaders whom the fighters considered to be un-Islamic and their patrons, especially the United States,” Steven A. Cook wrote for the Council on Foreign Relations last year.
When the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan demolished al-Qaida’s safe haven and scattered, killed and captured its members, al-Zawahri ensured al-Qaida’s survival. He rebuilt its leadership in the Afghan-Pakistan border region and installed allies as lieutenants in key positions.
He also reshaped the organization from a centralized planner of terror attacks into the head of a franchise chain. He led the assembling of a network of autonomous branches around the region, including in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, North Africa, Somalia, Yemen and Asia. Over the next decade, al-Qaida inspired or had a direct hand in attacks in all those areas as well as Europe, Pakistan and Turkey, including the 2004 train bombings in Madrid and the 2005 transit bombings in London.
More recently, the al-Qaida affiliate in Yemen proved itself capable of plotting attacks against U.S. soil with an attempted 2009 bombing of an American passenger jet and an attempted package bomb the following year.
But even before bin Laden’s death, al-Zawahri was struggling to maintain al-Qaida’s relevance in a changing Middle East.
He tried with little success to coopt the wave of uprisings that spread across the Arab world starting in 2011, urging Islamic hard-liners to take over in the nations where leaders had fallen. But while Islamists gained prominence in many places, they have stark ideological differences with al-Qaida and reject its agenda and leadership.
Nevertheless, al-Zawahri tried to pose as the Arab Spring’s leader. America “is facing an Islamic nation that is in revolt, having risen from its lethargy to a renaissance of jihad,” he said in a video eulogy to bin Laden, wearing a white robe and turban with an assault rifle leaning on a wall behind him.
Al-Zawahri was also a more divisive figure than his predecessor. Many militants described the soft-spoken bin Laden in adoring and almost spiritual terms.
In contrast, al-Zawahri was notoriously prickly and pedantic. He picked ideological fights with critics within the jihadi camp, wagging his finger scoldingly in his videos. Even some key figures in al-Qaida’s central leadership were put off, calling him overly controlling, secretive and divisive.
Some militants whose association with bin Laden predated al-Zawahri’s always saw him as an arrogant intruder.
“I have never taken orders from al-Zawahri,” Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, one of the network’s top figures in East Africa until his 2011 death, sneered in a memoir posted on line in 2009. “We don’t take orders from anyone but our historical leadership.”
There had been rumors of al-Zawahri’s death on and off for several years. But a video surfaced in April of the al-Qaida leader praising a Indian Muslim woman who had defied a ban on wearing a hijab, or headscarf. That footage was the first proof in months that he was still alive.
A statement from Afghanistan’s Taliban government confirmed the airstrike, but did not mention al-Zawahri or any other casualties.
It said the Taliban “strongly condemns this attack and calls it a clear violation of international principles and the Doha Agreement,” the 2020 U.S. pact with the Taliban that led to the withdrawal of American forces.
“Such actions are a repetition of the failed experiences of the past 20 years and are against the interests of the United States of America, Afghanistan, and the region,” the statement said.
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The Industry's First Memory Auto-Tiering Software to Support CXL while Allowing Customers to Save Millions Off Their Cloud Costs Today
MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MemVerge®, the pioneers of Big Memory software, today announced general availability of two new software products, Memory Machine Cloud Edition and Memory Viewer.
Memory Machine Cloud Edition software uses patented ZeroIO™ memory snapshot technology and cloud service orchestration to transparently checkpoint long-running applications and allow customers to safely use low-cost Spot Instances. Organizations can reduce cloud cost by up to 70%. Over time, Memory Machine Cloud Edition will form the basis of an infrastructure cloud service enabling applications to run across a multi-cloud environment.
Memory Viewer software provides system administrators with actionable information about DRAM, their most expensive and under-utilized asset. The average utilization of DRAM in hyperscaler data centers is approximately 40 percent, and the cost of memory is half of the cost of a server. As the world enters the CXL era of peta-scale pooled memory, better visibility into the health, capacity and performance of memory infrastructure will become indispensable. Memory Viewer topology maps and heat maps provide system administrators new insights into their memory infrastructure. The software is free and available now for download.
"These two new products help our customers solve their immediate memory challenges," said Charles Fan, CEO and co-founder of MemVerge. "As CXL gets ready for take-off, Memory Machine and Memory Viewer are also the first memory auto-tiering software suite to support CXL. Working with our hardware partners, we have taken the first step towards CXL pooled memory."
At Flash Memory Summit MemVerge is hosting a full-day CXL Forum featuring presentations from Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, Marvell, Meta, Google, and other industry leaders. In booth #1040 the company is showing the progress of collaborations with server, storage, and networking products from Elastics.cloud, GigaIO, Liqid, Montage Technology, SMART Modular, Supermicro, and Xconn Technologies. Included are live demos of solutions consisting of CXL-compatible hardware and MemVerge software.
"System vendors and end-users want to see CXL technology in action and they can now see it live," said Christopher Cox, vice-president of technology at Montage Technology. "In the MemVerge booth at Flash Memory Summit, Montage Technology will be providing a live demonstration of a Redis workload accessing a Montage CXL memory expansion card with DDR5 memory composed by MemVerge Memory Machine software."
MemVerge is pioneering Big Memory Computing for a multi-cloud world. Major gaps exist in today's cloud infrastructure for data-intensive high-performance applications. MemVerge® Memory Machine™ delivers software-defined, composable memory and intelligent memory service to bridge these gaps. As a software leader in the CXL ecosystem, MemVerge composable memory technology provisions, tiers, disaggregates, and pools heterogeneous memory to scale memory capacity and decrease memory cost. MemVerge ZeroIO™ in-memory snapshot services transparently checkpoint, clone, replicate, and restore running applications anytime, anywhere in a multi-cloud computing environment. Overall, Big Memory Computing technologies shorten time-to-results and are delivering unprecedented in-memory application availability and mobility for leading enterprises, research institutions and cloud service providers. MemVerge aims to democratize data-intensive compute for researchers, scientists, analysts and engineers around the world, and liberate all workloads to move in multi-cloud environments everywhere. To learn more about MemVerge, visit www.memverge.com.
Memory Machine™ and Memory Machine ZeroIO™ are trademarks owned by MemVerge.
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- NeuroSense's support will aid EverythingALS with ground-breaking patient research in a joint effort to develop treatments
- NeuroSense's CEO to present at EverythingALS's Expert Talk Series on August 3, 2022; To listen to Mr. Ben-Noon's presentation register here: LINK
LOS ALTOS, Calif. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EverythingALS, a patient-focused non-profit that brings together patients, caregivers, physicians, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies using technological innovations and data science to support efforts to improve care for those living with a neurological disease like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), today announced NeuroSense Therapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ: NRSN) ("NeuroSense"), a company developing treatments for severe neurodegenerative diseases, as a new collaborator in the effort to identify treatments and a cure for ALS.
EverythingALS was founded in 2020 with the mission of bringing technological innovations and data science to support efforts—from care to cure—for people with ALS. The non-profit conducts technology-based research to help track progression of ALS to be utilized for clinical endpoints. All of the organization's data and insights from research are made available as open science for researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and other potential partners to collaborate.
NeuroSense is currently enrolling patients in PARADIGM, a Phase IIb double blind, placebo controlled, multicenter clinical trial to evaluate its lead drug candidate for ALS, PrimeC, in Israel and expects to begin patient enrollment in the US and EU this quarter. Top-line results are expected in Q2 2023. PrimeC was tested in a Phase IIa clinical study which successfully met its safety and efficacy endpoints including reducing functional and respiratory deterioration and demonstrated statistically significant changes in ALS-related biological markers.
In addition to providing financial support for ongoing research projects, NeuroSense's strategic collaboration with EverythingALS will provide insight into patients' needs and allow the company to better serve the ALS community.
"We are excited to be working with NeuroSense Therapeutics," said Indu Navar, Founder of the Peter Cohen Foundation, functioning as EverythingALS. "EverythingALS and NeuroSense are taking similar actions in the fight against neurological diseases, including conducting extensive biomarker research. NeuroSense's innovative therapeutic approach tackles this complex disease from multiple angles. Collaboration is key to making giant strides toward the digital biomarkers to be used in clinical trials of ALS, and to ultimately work toward the discovery of a potential cure."
"At NeuroSense, our daily motivation stems from patients and their loved ones, resulting in a patient-centric approach to drug development," stated Nedira Salzman-Frenkel, VP of Business Development at NeuroSense. "An alliance with EverythingALS, an organization with shared values, supports our mission to develop a disease-modifying therapy. Together, we aim to advance research on biological markers of the disease and deepen the scientific community's knowledge of the underlying causes."
Alon Ben Noon, NeuroSense's CEO will present at EverythingALS's ALS Expert Series on August 3, 2022 at 4pm PT/7pm ET. In his presentation titled, "NeuroSense Therapeutics Reports Positive Results from Stage III ALS Biomarker Study" Mr. Ben Noon will review the latest clinical and biomarker data on PrimeC's efficacy in ALS. "As we prepare to enroll patients in the US and EU for our PARADIGM Phase IIb study, we are increasing our engagement with the international ALS community," added Mr. Ben Noon.
To listen to Mr. Ben-Noon's presentation register here: LINK
About ALS
According to John Hopkins Medicine, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) affects as many as 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed each year. ALS is a difficult disease to diagnose as there is not one test or procedure to ultimately establish the diagnosis of the disease and it can take 12-18 months to diagnose by method of elimination. There is also no known cure for ALS and many clinical trials to find treatments are currently in motion.
About EverythingALS
EverythingALS is a patient-focused non-profit, part of Peter Cohen Foundation, a 501(3)c organization, bringing technological innovations and data science to support efforts -- from care to cure -- for people with ALS, by offering an open-data platform for direct engagement with patients, caregivers, researchers, and drug companies. For more information, please visit www.EverythingALS.org.
About NeuroSense
NeuroSense Therapeutics, Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing treatments for patients suffering from debilitating neurodegenerative diseases. NeuroSense believes that these diseases, which include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, among others, represent one of the most significant unmet medical needs of our time, with limited effective therapeutic options available for patients to date. Due to the complexity of neurodegenerative diseases and based on strong scientific research on a large panel of related biomarkers, NeuroSense's strategy is to develop combined therapies targeting multiple pathways associated with these diseases.
For additional information, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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The Maine CDC has identified the second case of monkeypox in the state in a male from Penobscot County.
Speaking on Maine Calling on Monday, agency director Nirav Shah said monkeypox is currently spreading among men who have sex with other men, and the public health response is two-fold.
"The first is to try to limit cases within that community, and the second is to try to limit it from moving into others," he says.
To do that, Shah says the Maine CDC is focused on providing limited supplies of vaccines to people who have been exposed as well as increasing education efforts. Monkeypox is spread through close, skin on skin contact.
The first case in Maine was identified a little more than a week ago in a male from York County. | https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2022-08-02/maine-identifies-its-second-case-of-monkeypox-in-penobscot-county | 2022-08-02T13:52:19Z | https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2022-08-02/maine-identifies-its-second-case-of-monkeypox-in-penobscot-county | false |
(NewsNation) — The White House is defending a Homeland Security decision to close four gaps in the border wall in an open area of southern Arizona near Yuma, one of the busiest sectors for illegal crossings. The Biden administration authorized the completion of the Trump-funded U.S.-Mexico border wall on Thursday.
“There will not be another foot of wall constructed on my administration. Not another foot,” President Joe Biden said back in August 2020.
The president had pledged during his campaign to cease all future wall construction, but the administration later agreed to some barriers, citing safety. The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday the work to close four wide gaps in the wall near Yuma will better protect migrants who can slip down a slope or drown walking through a low section of the Colorado River.
When asked by a reporter why the Biden administration was building the border wall in Arizona, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed the administration was “cleaning up the mess the prior administration left behind.”
Immigration attorney Saman Nasseri joined Nexstar’s NewsNation to analyze the Biden administration’s decision to defend the wall’s construction.
“If you’re asking me point blank, I mean, he’s filling in an area of the wall that is known for people to be crossing through and coming through the border … regularly to get to that part of the Colorado River and they cross the river. And this is kind of like a landing ground for people from all over the world. They know this,” Nasseri said.
Even though the White House said the construction is an effort to clean up after the Trump administration, Nasseri said that the previous administration wanted those gaps and the wall filled as well. Now, Biden’s team is following up on that goal, getting the construction done.
“They’re taking that budget that was allocated for this,” Nasseri said.
Homeland Security said that the area presents safety and life hazard risks for both immigrants and agents, particularly around a section of the Colorado River.
A 5-year-old girl recently drowned while crossing the Colorado River in Yuma near this section, where the wall is scheduled to be reinforced. And authorities have reported 235,230 migrant encounters in the Yuma sector since October of 2021.
But Nasseri said he believes immigrants will find a way to get to the U.S. whether the wall is built or not.
“But you also have to think that a large percentage of those numbers are people that have come from other countries, not just Mexico. And if you think that people are going to get back on flights and go back to Africa, or Russia, or, you know, parts of Central America … I don’t think that little section of construction is going to deter them,” Nasseri said.
With the new construction to close off the gaps, Nasseri said new hotspots will occur in places such as Arizona, Texas and San Diego.
“They’re going to make their way through that wall because they’re determined. They came here with a purpose. They’re not just going to turn around and go because this, you know, this gap is gonna get filled in,” Nasseri said.
Nasseri thinks the White House is looking at this construction as a safety concern, especially since there have been numerous deaths in the area.
“I think the White House is trying to view it as a safety issue and maybe trying to get a better grasp and concentrate things more … We don’t have enough officers, there are not enough Border Protection Officers to be at every single section of the wall and every part of the border to see who’s coming in. So by doing this, you may be able to concentrate it a little bit more and put officers where they need to be so they can get a better idea of who’s coming in,” Nasseri said.
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(NewsNation) — Sania Khan, 29, was found dead in her Chicago apartment on July 18. Police believe her ex-husband, Raheel Ahmed, killed her in a murder-suicide.
Khan was found shot to death after divorcing her husband of less than a year. Ahmed was also found dead beside her with a gun in his hand and a suicide note nearby.
It was widely known that Kahn was going through a divorce with Ahmed because she typically posted updates about her troubles on TikTok.
Gabriella Bordó, one of Khan’s good friends, was traveling to Chicago to bring her back home to Tennessee. Bordo told NewsNation she wished she’d seen the warning signs earlier.
“I had a feeling, but I don’t think I seriously ever suspected anything because I did not have the misfortune, or fortune, of meeting him in person. Only met him through FaceTime. I didn’t understand. I didn’t know,” Bordó said.
One of the messages that Khan posted on TikTok included the following caption: “Going through a divorce as a South Asian woman feels like you failed at life. Sometimes the way the community labels you, the lack of emotional support you receive, and the pressure to stay with someone because what will people say? It is isolating.”
Bordó said: “It is a shame, and I think it’s despicable and just completely crazy that it’s even expected of these women, especially in their circumstances.
“I still cannot believe that it was my friend,” she said. “She was so bold, and honest, and open about what she was doing, and ready to leave. It’s just absolutely absurd. I can’t imagine other women who are not as fiery and fighting as she is” going through the same experience.” | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/chicago-woman-dead-after-documenting-divorce-on-tiktok/ | 2022-08-02T13:54:59Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/chicago-woman-dead-after-documenting-divorce-on-tiktok/ | false |
From proper weight distribution to safe lifting, these tips will help keep kids' healthy all year
RESTON, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As children prepare to head back to school, many families are on the lookout for the perfect backpack to send with them. To help, the National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) has issued a new Backpack Safety Guide allowing families to avoid placing undue strain on a child's back or neck.
"Families have a million things to think about with the return to school, and protecting their child's back is incredibly important," said Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation. "This easy to understand guide will help parents and students find the right backpack, and reinforce proper wearing techniques to keep the whole family healthy."
The downloadable Backpack Safety Guide provides essential tips that can have a big impact on students' spinal wellness throughout the year:
- Use two shoulders. Double straps help to distribute weight evenly across the back, and can be fitted to accommodate coats and jackets as weather changes.
- Balance the load. Using waist and chest straps will balance the weight load on the hips and keep the backpack stable while walking.
- Lighten the load. Children should not carry more than 10% to 20% of their body weight. Most kids carry more than this, which can pull their bodies forward or backward and cause undue neck or back pain.
- Bend at the knees. To avoid muscle strains children and parents should bend at the knees and use their legs when lifting backpacks.
- Wear it well. Make sure the backpack sits properly on your back. The best placement for your backpack is two inches above the waist.
If worn incorrectly, an otherwise stylish backpack can lead to spine problems which may cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs. Backpacks don't have to mean back pain. Following these back-to-school tips will protect students of all ages.
To learn more, read the National Spine Health Foundation's Backpack Safety Guide here: https://spinehealth.org/backpack-tips/
About the National Spine Health Foundation
The National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF), a 501-C(3) nonprofit organization, is the only patient-centered non-profit organization dedicated to spine health education and advocacy. Learn more at spinehealth.org
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Trained disaster professionals prepare enhanced capabilities to serve millions
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As natural disasters become more frequent and destructive across the U.S., The Salvation Army is prepared to assist millions of survivors and first responders with critical services. Many communities are in increasing need of a helping hand as inflation rises and the impacts of past disaster events linger. 2022 is predicted to have:
- 14-21 named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season
- 2,083,238 acres burned in wildfires
- $3.7 billion in damage caused by tornadoes
- 14.5 million households or people at risk of being impacted
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Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
As one of the largest disaster relief organizations in the country, The Salvation Army is already on the front lines of meeting needs and can quickly activate response efforts unique to each community affected. In 2021 alone, The Salvation Army responded to 8,441 disasters; assisted over 2.3 million people in the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfires, winter storms, heat waves, tornadoes, and other events; and provided more than $8.3 million in financial aid to survivors.
The Salvation Army is on the ground in Southeast Kentucky after historic flooding impacted the area and are coordinating their efforts with state and local officials, as well as other participating relief agencies. Salvation Army teams responding to the disaster plan to continue providing meals, drinks, snacks, cleanup kits, and emotional and spiritual care for as long as their services are needed. Visit https://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org to learn more about how The Salvation Army is serving Southeast Kentucky.
Emergency Preparedness
Trained Salvation Army staff and volunteers have served in the wake of every major disaster since 1900. In addition to offering disaster-preparedness training programs across the country to get individuals and communities ready for emergencies, The Salvation Army also has a disaster preparedness handbook available.
Immediate Emergency Response
When a disaster strikes, The Salvation Army works with organizations and federal authorities to:
- Identify and mobilize resources through our national network of disaster professionals and service locations positioned in all 50 states
- Support survivors and first responders through mobile units that provide food, hydration, hygiene products, and emotional and spiritual care
Emotional and Spiritual Care
Some effects of disasters are unseen — many survivors and first responders suffer emotional stress and trauma. The Salvation Army delivers the vital emotional and spiritual care they need. That may mean a shoulder for crying or an ear for listening. Other times, it calls for a hug and a prayer.
Long-Term Disaster Recovery
The Salvation Army leads recovery efforts for as long as needs in a given community persist. That often means we stay to help months, even years, after a disaster. The Salvation Army's disaster response professionals work with all levels of government to form a long-term, far-reaching disaster recovery plan that meets basic needs, addresses restoration and rebuilding projects, and includes the dispersal of financial help and donated goods.
Disaster Response Media Communications
As a relief organization within the National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), The Salvation Army helped develop FEMA's National Response Network and is constantly improving the way it responds to — and communicates during — emergency situations. This year, the organization has led relief groups in evolving the way in which information is disseminated during disasters.
Starlink Connectivity: In the South, rapid response teams have been equipped with Starlink connectivity to help broadcast information and images from the ground immediately after a disaster hits, aiding other relief organizations and providing an immediate look at impacted areas, even before the press arrives on-site.
SMS Alert System: The Salvation Army has also implemented a national SMS alert system to provide immediate and useful information to members of the media who have opted in and are planning to cover each disaster. Information includes service locations, images, spokesperson information, insights from the impacted area, and service statistics.
- If you are a reporter, editor, producer or other member of the media, you can sign up for The Salvation Army's SMS alerts, by clicking here. All who sign up will only receive alerts when disasters hit.
How You Can Help
The best way to support survivors is by making a financial contribution, which allows The Salvation Army to meet immediate and long-term needs. During emergency disasters, 100% of designated gifts are used to support specific relief efforts. Those who are able to donate can do so through a variety of convenient and safe methods:
- Visit SalvationArmyUSA.org
- Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
- Make a contribution through Amazon Alexa by saying, "Alexa, make a donation to The Salvation Army"
- Or text "STORM" to 51555
- Share this asset via your social media channels
For more information about The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services and how we serve in times of need, visit disaster.salvationarmyusa.org.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 25 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,200 centers of operation around the country. During times of disaster, 100% of designated donations to The Salvation Army are used for immediate response and long-term efforts. In 2021, The Salvation Army was ranked No. 2 on the list of "America's Favorite Charities" by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.
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(The Hill) – Major flooding in Eastern Kentucky in recent days has led to at least 35 deaths as of Monday, as well as widespread damage to homes and businesses.
Severe weather is continuing to hit the region, but the tragedy is already raising questions about how residents nationwide can prepare for future flooding, and namely, if they should buy flood insurance.
Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flooding.
Congress in 1968 established the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a system managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that enables property owners and renters to purchase flood insurance for their communities in exchange for their communities adopting regulations that reduce potential flood damage.
Americans with homes or businesses in high-risk flood areas with government-backed mortgages are required to have flood insurance, but the program is available to more than 22,500 communities across the country that have various flood-risk levels.
FEMA suggests all residents consider buying flood insurance no matter where they live or how significant the risks may seem.
“Flooding can happen anywhere at any time,” FEMA’s flood preparation website says. “Poor drainage systems, summer storms, melting snow, neighborhood construction and broken water mains can all result in flooding.”
FEMA says more than 40 percent of filed NFIP claims between 2014 to 2018 were from regions outside of high-risk flood areas. The program has received a total of 2.5 million claims since its inception.
The program is conducted in partnership with more than 50 insurance companies to offer the same rates and coverage, and premiums are determined based on a methodology that includes the value of one’s home and the property’s flood risk.
Policies under NFIP also include standard coverage limits.
The limits include a maximum $250,000 benefit for repairing a single-family homeowner’s building or a $100,000 maximum benefit for damaged contents for renters and homeowners. Businesses’ buildings and contents are each protected at a maximum benefit of $500,000.
NFIP today protects more than 5 million policyholders’ combined $1.3 trillion in assets, according to FEMA.
In major flooding situations, presidents can issue a disaster declaration to make available aid to supplement recovery efforts. President Biden did so for areas of Kentucky on Friday and on Saturday added individual assistance.
FEMA says the aid comes in two forms: loans that require repayment or a FEMA disaster grant that includes an average $5,000 per household, which is far less than the average flood insurance claim. The agency still suggests NFIP flood insurance for the best protection.
“Disaster assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration is designed to kick-start recovery, but is not enough restore your home to its pre-disaster condition or to replace your treasured household items,” FEMA says.
Flood insurance policies typically have a 30-day waiting period before coverage takes effect. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/what-to-know-about-buying-flood-insurance/ | 2022-08-02T13:56:17Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/what-to-know-about-buying-flood-insurance/ | false |
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vetted (formerly Lustre) announced today the launch of its AI-powered product search engine, alongside a $15 million Series A investment round led by global software investor Insight Partners. The round included participation from existing investors Index Ventures, Bling Capital, and Golden Ventures, as well as angels including Shiva Rajaraman, the former VP of Commerce at Meta.
Vetted enables shoppers to effortlessly discover the brands and products most recommended for their needs – based on reviews from trusted sources on platforms such as Reddit, YouTube, and other reputable expert sites.
"We spend over $100 billion shopping online, yet getting the best value has become an overwhelming and frankly anti-consumer experience," said Stuart Kearney, Co-founder of Vetted. "Shoppers shouldn't have to spend hours sifting through indistinguishable products littered across thousands of ad-infested sites loaded with fake reviews and unreliable information. That's why we're building Vetted. Our users get a smart guide aligned with their best interests, transforming e-commerce into the simple and trustworthy experience everyone wants – especially today, when every dollar counts."
Powering Vetted is cutting-edge machine learning that replicates a savvy shopper's research process. It automatically vets trustworthy product data and analyzes everything from price history, ideal use cases, and reviewer consensus – just like a careful shopper would – to rank the best products according to their relevance. Vetted's search results even show users why a given product was selected, making it easy for consumers to purchase with confidence. Vetted is also available as a browser extension, enabling shoppers to take its research engine with them wherever and whenever they shop.
"Over 330,000 shoppers already trust Vetted, with users buying our recommendation in a given category 70 percent of the time," said Hanna Jung, VP of Marketing of Vetted. "They're also asking for help beyond our initial focus on consumer electronics. With this additional funding, we're excited to dramatically expand our product and retailer coverage to further empower shoppers across all their shopping needs."
"We are thrilled to support Stuart and the Vetted team on their mission to provide a shopping experience where consumers find the products best suited to their needs with minimal effort and maximum confidence," said Thilo Semmelbauer, Managing Director at Insight Partners. "The opportunities for disruption in e-commerce are endless, and Vetted is well positioned to be a dominant player."
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Vetted (formerly Lustre) is an award-winning product search engine on a mission to transform shopping into the most simple and trustworthy experience possible. For more information, visit https://vetted.ai/ or follow us on Twitter @vetted_ai.
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of February 24, 2022, the closing of the firm's recent fundraise, Fund XII, brings Insight Partners' regulatory assets under management to over $90B. Insight Partners has invested in more than 600 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on software expertise to foster long-term success. Insight Partners meets great software leaders where they are in their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
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Partnership to leverage AI & ML based process discovery and mining technology to drive digital transformation for customers
BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soroco, the world's first work graph company, has announced a strategic partnership with Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions. The partnership will establish a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence (CoE) to deliver an accelerated transformation program for business process management and managed services backed by intelligent automation and task mining. Tech Mahindra's CoE will be located in New Delhi to support the evolving digital transformation needs of customers' right from Discovery to Realization.
Together, Soroco and Tech Mahindra will support customers to develop a culture of continuous improvement, industry best practices, assets, and accelerators to provide a structured approach on-ground. While Soroco's platform Scout will focus on task mining-led solutions, Tech Mahindra will assist with its implementation, and manage services around task mining practices.
Samson David, CEO, Soroco, said, "We are pleased to partner with Tech Mahindra, one of the leaders in digital transformation. At Soroco, we are building the world's first work graph platform, a database of shared digital experiences emanating from our daily work. It provides near real-time insights into how work gets done on-ground, and helps enterprises in their transformation journey. Through this partnership, we aim to help organizations globally to be able to assess how work happens on-ground and make a profound impact on how people truly experience work."
Through the partnership with Soroco, Tech Mahindra will be able to leverage AI & ML based Process Discovery and Mining Technology to accelerate their transformation outcomes. Tech Mahindra's Business Process Services has adopted an integrated automation practice that offers an advanced blend of intelligent automation and automation thinking with varied services such as automation consulting, opportunity assessment, tool selection, cost-benefit analysis, and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) roadmaps, among others to the customers.
"New technology shifts, consumer expectations, and challenging norms have put pressure on organizations to embrace automated digital methodologies. We look forward to our partnership with Soroco to accelerate our customers' digital transformation processes," said Birendra Sen, Business Head, Business Process Services, Tech Mahindra. "Our combined offering will further help to reduce overall operations costs, improve customer experience, drive better compliance, and improve working capital. Tech Mahindra's Center of Excellence (CoE) will help this strategic partnership to jointly deliver an integrated automation practice that offers an advanced blend of Intelligent Automation and Automation Thinking."
Tech Mahindra and Soroco will cater to global clients across industries, such as telecom, banking, manufacturing, automotive, retail & consumer packaged goods, and deliver comprehensive industry-leading capabilities to customers.
For more information, visit www.soroco.com & www.techmahindra.com
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLE Industries, the fastest-growing, technology-enabled Flatbed freight solutions provider in North America, continues its awards success with two prestigious wins: the Pittsburgh Business Times' Fast 50, awarded to 50 private companies that were the fastest-growing in the region, based on 2019-2021 revenue growth; and Kate Speer, JLE's Vice President of Marketing, Engagement, and Investor Relations, was named a Top Brand Innovator in the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) inaugural 2022 Trailblazers Awards.
The Fast 50 are ranked by percentage of growth in revenue over the most recent three years. This year's list includes firms in real estate, online sales, health care, automotive, finance, engineering, manufacturing, tech services, logistics and construction. Rankings of the 2022 Fast 50 winners will be announced on August 25 at the Fast 50 Awards 2022 event at The Westin Pittsburgh.
The TMSA Trailblazers Awards were announced last month during the 2022 Logistics Marketing & Sales Conference in Orlando. A panel of industry veterans and non-biased judges selected companies and individuals for their excellence in sales or marketing accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months. Kate Speer was recognized for her leadership in building and scaling JLE's Driver Talent Ambassador (DTA) Program, which supports the organization's Professional Flatbed Talent to allow them to get the most out of their referral efforts and, as a result, create additional income streams while building connectivity and engagement with JLE.
"Everyone at JLE is proud of the growth we've achieved this past year, and we're very honored to have our hard work, employee retention and innovation acknowledged by Pittsburgh Business Times with The Fast 50 award for the second time in a row," said Raymond Gamrat, Senior Operations Advisor, JLE Industries. "We are also thrilled for Kate, who richly deserves the Top Brand Innovator Trailblazer Award. She demonstrated tenacity, vision and excellence in her leadership of JLE's DTA Program, and her entire team rose to the occasion. We congratulate TMSA for their inaugural awards and are heartened to see formal recognition for marketing and sales professionals in our industry from this premier organization."
JLE Industries is one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the nation. Specializing in Flatbed freight solutions, we represent a unique, technology-enabled investment story that also comes with the benefit of American industrial durability.
Guiding us forward is our vision to establish a dominant and defensible competitive position in North America's expanding $70 billion Flatbed freight market. Our value-creation strategy is to attract and engage the trade-professional Flatbed driver.
Our core tactic is JLE Industries' defensible operating system: DriverOS™. Through cutting-edge data science applications and intelligent automation, DriverOS™ automates the processes of freight acquisition and load planning, while organizing and guiding our team members through the many critical-path workflow activities that exist in asset-based, truckload operations. With a genuine commitment to driver success and tenure, we manage our dispatch operations by exception and decentralize the value decisions of what freight our professional drivers participate in. This alchemy of People, Process and Technology is intended to remove friction across the organization and minimize the unnecessary impact that turnover has on individuals and companies alike.
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CASSELBERRY, Fla. – An arrest has been made in a Casselberry hit-and-run crash that left a 63-year-old man dead, the Florida Highway Patrol announced on Tuesday.
Details about the arrest have not been released.
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The fatal crash happened June 1 on Eagle Circle at Shadow Oak Drive.
The FHP said the man was walking his dog around 8:15 p.m. when he was struck by a SUV. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The dog was uninjured.
According to a crash report, Casselberry police found the SUV abandoned a mile from the crash site. The FHP report said the inside of the SUV had been set on fire.
Troopers said they were talking to the owner to determine who was driving at the time of the crash.
FHP Lt. Tara Crezcenzi said witnesses told troopers that the vehicle appeared to be speeding.
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New facility adds additional capabilities enhanced for customer food, beverage & nutrition innovation
GENEVA, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmenich has unveiled its newly completed Taste & Beyond Pilot Plant in Anaheim, California, the long-standing home of its West Coast commercial business. The modern facility hosts a full range of capabilities and state-of-the-art equipment specifically designed to enhance collaboration and accelerate speed to market by preparing customers for scaled-up production.
The Pilot Plant is an important part of Firmenich's commitment to accelerate diet transformation by empowering brands with the end-to-end capabilities to create enjoyable eating and drinking experiences that are healthier and more sustainable. It was designed to turn around multiple prototypes and create small scale application samples in a short period of time for faster product innovation in all product categories, including savory, beverages and nutrition.
California has long been a center of activity within the food & beverage industry and has recently evolved into a global innovation hub and home to a vibrant community of industry start-ups. The West Coast Pilot Plant in Anaheim enables Firmenich to collaborate with these entrepreneurs to create impactful food & beverage launches by leveraging state-of-the-art processing facilities. The new facility further elevates Firmenich's capabilities and helps to solidify its position as a trusted innovation partner for visionary food, beverage and nutrition customers.
"The food & beverage industry is quickly evolving globally, and at an even faster rate here on the US West Coast. This sheer pace makes speed to market absolutely critical," said Sherry Xian Linert, VP, Firmenich West Coast Ventures. "I'm excited to leverage our West Coast Innovation Center and new Pilot Plant, combined with our expertise in plant-based proteins and nutrition products, to work with customers on rapid prototyping. Together, this powerful combination enables us to help customers innovate quickly to win in a highly competitive market."
There to provide the Pilot Plant's ribbon cutting ceremony's opening speech was Anaheim's Mayor pro tem Trevor O'Neil, who remarked, "I am proud to be here to celebrate the legacy Firmenich has with Anaheim, and I am excited to see the future this company will help bring with meaningful jobs and investment into our city." Firmenich was also presented with a certificate of special recognition from the United States Congress commemorating the company's 100+ years' legacy and values, "(creating) fragrances, flavors, and ingredients that that delight the senses by placing values on customers, people, creativity, sustainability and legacy."
Chris Perkins, President and SVP, Taste & Beyond North America, said: "We have long invested in our West Coast operations. Five years ago, we established a dedicated business unit to serve this region's unique needs through our unparalleled product development expertise, high-performing flavors & taste technology and deep understanding of Human Insights and local market landscape. We have built a solid infrastructure, propelled by an incredibly talented team who have established a strong innovation network. Following the very successful opening of our Innovation Center last year, our fully-equipped Pilot Plant is a powerful next step in our vision for the West Coast, allowing us to partner even more impactfully with customers to create the next generation of consumer food & beverage experiences that are good for people and the planet."
About Firmenich
Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1895, and has been family-owned for 127 years. Firmenich is a leading business-to-business company specialized in the research, creation, manufacture and sale of perfumes, flavors and ingredients. Renowned for its world-class research and creativity, as well as its leadership in sustainability, Firmenich offers its customers superior innovation in formulation, a broad and high-quality palette of ingredients, and proprietary technologies including biotechnology, encapsulation, olfactory science and taste modulation. Firmenich had an annual turnover of 4.3 billion Swiss Francs at end June 2021. More information about Firmenich is available at www.firmenich.com.
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Mayweather set for Ortiz, talks of Pacman
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was in New York Tuesday to announce his first fight in 16 months against WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz, but it was the subtext of his rivalry with Manny Pacquiao as best pound-for-pound fighter in the world that remains more compelling than the main event scheduled Sept. 17 in Las Vegas.
Clearly, Pacquiao was much on Mayweather's mind when he began his news conference remarks. Noting that Ortiz (29-2-2, 29 KOs) agreed to unlimited drug testing by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Mayweather (41-0, 25 KOs) segued to the subject of failed negotiations for a Pacquiao fight over the past two years, blaming it on Pacquiao's original demand it be confined to a specific pre-fight period.
"Do I want a Pacquiao fight?" Mayweather said. "Absolutely. If that's what the fans want, I want to give it to them." But he added, "To the media, I must touch on the Pacquiao situation. It's not just Pacquiao, it's sports. You look at the Olympics, and they're cheating. They're cheating in sports, period."
Mayweather insisted he's not worried about protecting his undefeated record, but he's worried about the possibility of facing fighters using performance-enhancing drugs. "If you beat me, I want you to earn it," Mayweather said. "Just take the test."
Mayweather is being sued by Top Rank promoter Bob Arum for defamation over allegations that Pacquiao has used steroids to fuel his climb from the 106-pound division to win titles in eight weight classes up to 154-pound light middleweight. Mayweather said, "I never said [Pacquiao] took steroids or 'enhancement' drugs .
" . . . All I'm saying is the world wants the fight, so, let us both take the test."
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Funding to advance Annexus Health's mission to improve access to care and combat patient financial toxicity amid ever-rising healthcare costs
SEWICKLEY, Pa., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus Health, Inc., a leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey, today announced its Series B financing of $33 million, which was led by leading digital health growth equity firm Transformation Capital.
"As drug prices and other healthcare costs skyrocket, patients often face a heartbreaking double crisis of financial hardship on top of illness," said Annexus Health Co-Founder and President Brad Frazier. "At Annexus Health, we're reimagining the healthcare ecosystem with a goal of ensuring that patients can access the right care at the right time, without compromising their financial well-being. This funding will help accelerate access for those who need it most."
Annexus Health's provider solutions reduce the administrative burden on physicians and health systems by streamlining the management of access services, including financial assistance, benefit eligibility, patient cost estimates, free drug, reimbursement services, and more. The company also offers life science companies and charitable foundations the opportunity to digitally integrate their patient support programs directly within the provider workflow. The result is a better healthcare experience for patients, more connectivity in patient support programs for life science companies, and increased revenue capture for provider groups.
"Ultimately, we do what we do for the patients," said Joe Baffone, the company's Co-Founder and CEO. "With the closing of our Series B financing, we now have the resources to continue our journey to dramatically advance how the patient access care journey is managed. We're excited to partner with Transformation Capital, whose digital health focus will help us amplify the Annexus Health growth plan."
Annexus Health's provider solutions, AssistPoint® and Adparo®, help provider organizations navigate the patient access journey, while reducing administrative burden for providers. Recently, the company has grown its provider network to nearly 20% of the community oncology market, which includes New York Cancer and Blood Specialists and a recently announced partnership with American Oncology Network, LLC (AON). Annexus Health helps these groups make financial assistance programs available to more patients and has surpassed $2 billion in financial assistance awards processed. Building on the compelling value proposition its solutions offer to oncologists and their patients, Annexus Health is rapidly expanding into other disease states, including ophthalmology, urology, and rheumatoid arthritis, which will service many additional physicians.
"The patient access solutions Annexus Health has created are absolutely transformative to administrative productivity, organizational revenue capture, and—most importantly—access to care," said Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, MD, FACP, Chief Executive Officer of New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, who sits on the Annexus Health board of directors. "I have seen this impact at my own organization since we first adopted AssistPoint® in 2019, and most recently after having brought in the services from Adparo® this year, and I'm seeing it on a broad scale as more and more provider organizations turn to Annexus Health to help overcome challenges to patient access."
Annexus Health's AP Connect™ solution offers life science companies and charitable organizations the ability to digitally integrate their patient support programs directly within the provider workflow. Annexus Health has a wide range of life science partnerships to date, including Amgen and BeiGene.
"The Annexus Health platform represents a significant leap forward in automating patient access to care that creates a win-win-win for all stakeholders—most importantly the patient, as well as provider groups and life sciences," said Scott Rosen, Partner at Transformation Capital. "Brad, Joe, and team have built a patient access and affordability workflow solution that enables enrollment in otherwise fragmented and cumbersome financial assistance programs. We're excited to partner with the Annexus Health team to help scale patient affordability and ease financial burden for patients across the country."
Annexus Health is the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey by delivering innovative solutions, including tech-enabled services, that reduce financial and administrative burdens to improve access, speed, and adherence to critical care. Learn more at annexushealth.com.
Transformation Capital is a digital health growth equity firm dedicated to supporting commercial stage companies focused on improving people's health and the sustainability of the healthcare system. The firm was founded on the premise that investing in healthcare requires both a sophisticated understanding of the healthcare system, including the prevailing market forces and resulting opportunities, as well as deep connections with decision makers across key providers, payers, and digital health innovators. Transformation Capital has invested in digital health companies across the ecosystem, including Health Catalyst, Datavant, Capital Rx, Vera Whole Health, SWORD Health, CareRev, and Memora.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The first cargo ship to leave Ukraine since Russia invaded its neighbor more than five months ago was off the coast of Bulgaria on Tuesday as it headed toward Istanbul, putting to the test an agreement signed last month between Moscow and Kyiv that aims to help alleviate a global food crisis.
The Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni, which set sail from the Ukrainian port of Odesa on Monday, is expected to reach Istanbul early Wednesday after hitting bad weather that slowed its progress, according to Rear Admiral Ozcan Altunbulak, a coordinator at the joint center established to oversee the grain shipments.
Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish and U.N. officials are to inspect the ship after it anchors in Istanbul. The inspections are part of a U.N.- and Turkish-brokered deal to shift Ukrainian grain stockpiles to foreign markets and ease the mounting world food crisis.
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As part of the July 22 agreement on shipments, which include Russian grain and fertilizer, safe corridors through the mined waters outside Ukraine’s ports were established.
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The situation in the Black Sea remains tense. Some mines have reportedly become detached and are floating free, and in a sign of mistrust between the warring sides, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged international partners to keep a close eye on Moscow’s compliance with the deal.
The safe corridors are supposed to allow more ships to leave from Ukraine’s ports. At Odesa, 16 more vessels, all blocked since Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, were waiting their turn, with others to follow, Ukrainian authorities say. But there was no immediate word on when a second ship might set sail.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Russia on Friday for talks with President Vladimir Putin will offer a “good opportunity to review the efficiency of the mechanism” for resumed grain exports.
The more than 26,000 tons of corn on board the Razoni, destined for Lebanon, will make barely a dent in what the World Bank last week called “rising food insecurity” across the world.
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Only 6 million tons of that trapped grain is wheat, and just half of that is for human consumption, Laborde said. He said Monday’s departure of a large shipment of corn from Ukraine to Lebanon is actually chicken feed.
“A few ships leaving Ukraine is not going to be a game changer,” he told The Associated Press.
But the voyage of the Razoni has at least raised hopes that the global food situation could improve.
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Burn Boot Camp Executive Team Restructure Prepares for Global Expansion with 10,000 Gym Locations
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading fitness franchise Burn Boot Camp is proud to announce the appointment of co-founder Morgan Kline to CEO, strengthening the brand's outlook on the fitness industry. As other gyms focus on aesthetics, Burn Boot Camp has always taken a different approach by putting an emphasis on improving confidence and performance through community-based fitness. With this recent appointment of its first female CEO, Burn Boot Camp is poised to achieve its goal of expanding to 10,000 global locations while staying steadfast in its philosophy of empowering women.
Morgan Kline's first mission will be to continue establishing Burn Boot Camp's competitive positioning, broadening the reach of its value offering to women and accelerating overall strategic growth.
"Nothing is more empowering than having self-confidence. Being proud of the woman you see in the mirror every morning is a feat many try hard to attain but few experience," shares Morgan Kline, Burn Boot Camp CEO. "From inception, Burn Boot Camp entered the market as a female-focused boutique gym franchise built for her and her family. As we celebrate our gym's tenth anniversary this year, I am incredibly inspired and fueled to embark on this next chapter of Burn's legacy serving as its CEO, with our 'Burn Nation' dedicated to giving women the self-assurance they deserve in a world that is so connected to social media and unrealistic body image messaging."
Former CEO, Devan Kline, will step into a new Visionary role where he will have a razor-sharp focus on strategically architecting the next evolution of Burn Boot Camp's creative business endeavors, nurturing key relationships, and working closely with the gym's franchise partners to realize their collective potential.
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The power duo are a testament and best-in-class example of how sweat equity, mutual respect and collaboration have proven that working together, in sync, can lead to a successful gym franchise. They have worked side-by-side over the last 10 years, building Burn Boot Camp into a thriving community and will continue leading Burn Boot Camp together to drive the brand's vision and growth.
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About Burn Boot Camp
Founded in 2012 by husband-wife duo Devan and Morgan Kline, Burn Boot Camp is a national fitness concept where like-minded women and men can come together, build confidence and inspire one another through fitness. The national franchise started as a female-focused boutique gym franchise with a mission and passion for empowering communities. Recently, Burn Boot Camp has cultivated a following from both women and men alike, giving an opportunity to families to work out together while taking advantage of Childwatch services that are provided exclusively to members. Burn Boot Camp offers 45-minute Camps through highly innovative daily programming crafted by certified personal trainers. For more information, visit burnbootcamp.com
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared states of emergency in their states Monday due to monkeypox outbreaks.
"[Monkeypox] is a rare, but potentially serious disease that requires the full mobilization of all available public health resources to prevent the spread," Pritzker said in a statement. "That's why I am declaring a state of emergency to ensure smooth coordination between state agencies and all levels of government, thereby increasing our ability to prevent and treat the disease quickly."
Declaring a state of emergency often helps with the logistics and coordination between departments working to respond to the emergency. In this case, it means devoting more resources to testing opportunities and vaccinations, including who can administer them, and accessing funds designated for emergencies.
The alert in California was issued to help the state health department amp up its vaccination, education and outreach efforts in response to the virus, Newsom said in a statement.
"California is working urgently across all levels of government to slow the spread of monkeypox, leveraging our robust testing, contact tracing and community partnerships strengthened during the pandemic to ensure that those most at risk are our focus for vaccines, treatment and outreach," Newsom said.
He continued, "We'll continue to work with the federal government to secure more vaccines, raise awareness about reducing risk, and stand with the LGBTQ community fighting stigmatization."
With these declarations, California and Illinois join New York in trying to address these outbreaks at the state level.
A total of 5,811 cases of monkeypox have been recorded nationwide, with 1,390 of those cases in New York, another 827 in California and 520 in Illinois.
So far, California has administered 25,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine, and received about 61,000 doses, Newsom said.
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Leica Camera AG will present its first own Laser TV, Leica Cine 1, exclusively at IFA (Sept. 2-6, 2022) in Berlin and will showcase the product at the Leica booth in Hall 2.2 /Stand 205.
"As a leader in the Laser TV industry, Hisense owns 1700 patents in this field, ranking top of the world. Hisense is dedicated to boost global development of Laser TV as a new industry to bring the benefits including large-screen immersive experience, wide colour gamut, energy saving, environmental protection, and eye caring to consumers all over the world. Being a classic and time-honoured brand in imaging, Leica enjoys great technological strength and unique quality and style. With Leica's remarkable optical technology, Laser TV is able to present clearer and delicate images. The combination of Leica's distinctive image tuning style and extensive colours of Laser light will bring the world a stunning visual feast", says Dr Lin, President of Hisense.
"Home cinema entertainment is a rapidly growing market and the expansion of Leica's product offering in this segment represents a promising opportunity to delight new customers with Leica premium products. As the technology and market leader in the field of Laser TV systems, Hisense is the ideal partner to transfer the potential of high-definition 4k movie productions into a stunning home cinema experience. We are pleased to present the Leica Cine 1 at IFA, the first Laser TV with the superior quality Leica is known for," says Matthias Harsch, CEO of Leica Camera AG.
About Hisense
Hisense is headquartered in Qingdao, China. In the past 53 years, Hisense has always been adhering to the core values of "Integrity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Sustainability" and the development strategy of "Sound Technological Foundation and Robust Operation". The business covers areas including multimedia, home appliances, IT intelligent information and modern service industries. With the rapid development in recent year, Hisense business is expended to more than 160 countries and regions. Smart TV which is the core of Hisense B2C business has always been at the forefront of the global industry. Besides B2C, Hisense is also in the global leading place in B2B industries including Intelligent Transportation, Precision Medicine and Optical Communications.
About Leica Camera
Leica Camera AG is an international, premium manufacturer of cameras and sports optics. The legendary reputation of the Leica brand is based on a long tradition of excellent quality, German craftsmanship and German industrial design, combined with innovative technologies. An integral part of the brand's culture is the diversity of activities the company undertakes for the advancement of photography. In addition to the Leica Galleries and Leica Akademies spread around the world, there are the Leica Hall of Fame Award and, in particular, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), which is considered one of the most innovative sponsorship awards existing today. Furthermore, Leica Camera AG, with its headquarters in Wetzlar, Hessen, and a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, has a worldwide network of its own national organisations and Leica Retail Stores.
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The Industry's First Memory Auto-Tiering Software to Support CXL while Allowing Customers to Save Millions Off Their Cloud Costs Today
MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MemVerge®, the pioneers of Big Memory software, today announced general availability of two new software products, Memory Machine Cloud Edition and Memory Viewer.
Memory Machine Cloud Edition software uses patented ZeroIO™ memory snapshot technology and cloud service orchestration to transparently checkpoint long-running applications and allow customers to safely use low-cost Spot Instances. Organizations can reduce cloud cost by up to 70%. Over time, Memory Machine Cloud Edition will form the basis of an infrastructure cloud service enabling applications to run across a multi-cloud environment.
Memory Viewer software provides system administrators with actionable information about DRAM, their most expensive and under-utilized asset. The average utilization of DRAM in hyperscaler data centers is approximately 40 percent, and the cost of memory is half of the cost of a server. As the world enters the CXL era of peta-scale pooled memory, better visibility into the health, capacity and performance of memory infrastructure will become indispensable. Memory Viewer topology maps and heat maps provide system administrators new insights into their memory infrastructure. The software is free and available now for download.
"These two new products help our customers solve their immediate memory challenges," said Charles Fan, CEO and co-founder of MemVerge. "As CXL gets ready for take-off, Memory Machine and Memory Viewer are also the first memory auto-tiering software suite to support CXL. Working with our hardware partners, we have taken the first step towards CXL pooled memory."
At Flash Memory Summit MemVerge is hosting a full-day CXL Forum featuring presentations from Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, Marvell, Meta, Google, and other industry leaders. In booth #1040 the company is showing the progress of collaborations with server, storage, and networking products from Elastics.cloud, GigaIO, Liqid, Montage Technology, SMART Modular, Supermicro, and Xconn Technologies. Included are live demos of solutions consisting of CXL-compatible hardware and MemVerge software.
"System vendors and end-users want to see CXL technology in action and they can now see it live," said Christopher Cox, vice-president of technology at Montage Technology. "In the MemVerge booth at Flash Memory Summit, Montage Technology will be providing a live demonstration of a Redis workload accessing a Montage CXL memory expansion card with DDR5 memory composed by MemVerge Memory Machine software."
MemVerge is pioneering Big Memory Computing for a multi-cloud world. Major gaps exist in today's cloud infrastructure for data-intensive high-performance applications. MemVerge® Memory Machine™ delivers software-defined, composable memory and intelligent memory service to bridge these gaps. As a software leader in the CXL ecosystem, MemVerge composable memory technology provisions, tiers, disaggregates, and pools heterogeneous memory to scale memory capacity and decrease memory cost. MemVerge ZeroIO™ in-memory snapshot services transparently checkpoint, clone, replicate, and restore running applications anytime, anywhere in a multi-cloud computing environment. Overall, Big Memory Computing technologies shorten time-to-results and are delivering unprecedented in-memory application availability and mobility for leading enterprises, research institutions and cloud service providers. MemVerge aims to democratize data-intensive compute for researchers, scientists, analysts and engineers around the world, and liberate all workloads to move in multi-cloud environments everywhere. To learn more about MemVerge, visit www.memverge.com.
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Sayata now gives wholesale brokers unprecedented access to CFC's holistic cyber insurance and companion cyber protection services.
BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sayata, the leading marketplace for insurance brokers and carriers to quickly scale their business insurance portfolios, announced the addition of CFC to the Sayata platform, offering brokers full access to CFC's award-winning cyber insurance offering for small and medium businesses (SMBs).
CFC's cyber insurance solution offers proactive threat intelligence to help customers identify and prevent incidents before they happen, alongside comprehensive coverage and the largest in-house cyber claims and incident response team in the market. With more than 20 years of experience in cyber insurance, CFC was also one of the first providers to use advanced technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting.
"Today, SMBs are challenged to find affordable and effective cyber insurance as premiums are spiking and coverage is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. SMBs need more coverage alternatives to find the right cyber insurance for their business needs and budget," said Asaf Lifshitz, CEO of Sayata. "CFC's product is a complete coverage and service offering that gives our broker partners and their SMB clients a powerful tool to offset the risk presented by the ever-changing cyber threatscape. Now with CFC offered on the Sayata platform, brokers have an even greater ability to quickly find and secure the right coverage for their small business insureds regardless of market conditions."
"CFC has a track record of using technology to enhance underwriting and expand access to our products," said Lindsey Nelson, Cyber Development Leader at CFC. "Partnering with Sayata offers an exciting opportunity to reach even more brokers and SMB clients with our cyber insurance offering through their innovative digital platform."
About Sayata
Sayata delivers rapid growth to insurance brokers and carriers that focus on small-to-medium businesses. The Sayata platform streamlines the quote-bind-issue process allowing insurance professionals to seamlessly place more insurance policies in a fraction of the time. Sayata provides an end-to-end technological solution along with educational tools, giving our partners the ability to grow their book quickly and efficiently. To date, over 1,700 users across 120+ brokerages and carriers partner with Sayata to grow their SMB book.
About CFC
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk, and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risks.
Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Austin, Brussels, and Brisbane, CFC has over 500 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses in 90 countries. Learn more at cfcunderwriting.com and LinkedIn.
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Partnership will empower decision making and safety of agency clients tracking threats and emergency responses in urban and high-risk environments
MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextNav, a leader in next generation GPS, has partnered with Valor Systems (Valor), an industry leader in public safety and security software applications, to provide z-axis vertical location capabilities to first responders, public safety agencies, and corporate security clients. By leveraging NextNav's Pinnacle network, Valor's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) products and mobile suite of software solutions will now provide critical vertical location data needed to precisely pinpoint the location of threats or civilians in distress during an emergency.
With clients across North America, Europe and Asia, Valor provides a highly scalable, multi-stakeholder solution to help command centers and investigators increase situational awareness and synchronize response efforts. Through the integration of NextNav's Pinnacle service, first responders and security agencies using the Valor suite of solutions will gain a 3D visualization of emergencies as they unfold, reducing response times and enhancing overall safety.
This actionable location data is especially critical in dense urban environments, where traditional 2D location capabilities can be insufficient and location precision is a "must-have" for crisis responders and security personnel.
"Valor was founded to serve the unique needs of both public and private safety entities and has maintained this commitment to its core for over 28 years", says Bill Rendina, CEO of Valor Systems. "With NextNav's precision z-axis managed location service, Valor clients will now be able to have an enterprise-wide common operating view of resources above or below ground level that is secure, encrypted and commensurate with the safety and security operations they require. Through the Valor platform, these clients will not only know where their resources are in dense urban environments but be empowered to make real-time command decisions via location intelligence relative to the hazard, threat or incident as it unfolds."
"Today's environment presents newfound challenges to all agencies tasked with serving and protecting our nation. All responders require the utmost in protection and safety, and NextNav's Pinnacle z-axis service ensures that the agencies Valor serves are securely located throughout their respective missions in real time" said Dan Hight, VP of Business Development. "Through the Pinnacle network service, Valor's customers will have refined intelligence and in-building location of all personnel, a critical factor in today's era where multi-agency, multi-discipline mobilization and/or threat modeling is required. Public safety is a core tenet of NextNav's DNA and this partnership expands upon our growing ecosystem of geo-powered vertical location service providers who are trusted to provide the highest degree of situational awareness and force protection."
The Pinnacle network delivers precise vertical location in 4,400 cities and towns – capturing 90% of buildings greater than three stories – in the United States. NextNav's Pinnacle powers applications across the public safety community to support stronger situational awareness for first responders. Earlier this year, a tier-one wireless carrier selected NextNav Pinnacle to bring z-axis capabilities to wireless 9-1-1 phone calls to enhance caller geolocation and emergency response outcomes.
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Since 1994, Valor Systems has provided public safety and security software applications to help local, state and federal agencies, the US Military, healthcare, research labs, transportation, manufacturing, and global corporations improve emergency response and increase first responder support. Valor offers CAD, RMS, Mobile and citizen reporting applications that can work independently and/or collectively in concert as one unified platform based on a client's budget, operational needs, and installation timeframe. Our systems can be installed locally on a customer's computer network or accessed as a Software as a Service (SaaS) hosted on CJIS compliant, secured "cloud" network. Also, when needed, Valor's public safety modular suite can also connect students, faculty, staff, citizens, customers and/or employees into one integrated communication ecosystem to allow for real-time emergency reporting into the command center.
For more information, please visit www.valorsystems.com or follow Valor on LinkedIn.
NextNav Inc. (Nasdaq: NN) is a leader in next generation GPS, enabling a whole new ecosystem of applications and services that rely upon vertical location and resilient geolocation technology. The company's Pinnacle network delivers highly accurate vertical positioning to transform location services, reflecting the 3D world around us and supporting innovative, new capabilities. NextNav's TerraPoiNT network delivers accurate, reliable, and resilient 3D positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services to support critical infrastructure and other GPS-reliant systems in the absence or failure of GPS.
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Funding to advance Annexus Health's mission to improve access to care and combat patient financial toxicity amid ever-rising healthcare costs
SEWICKLEY, Pa., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus Health, Inc., a leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey, today announced its Series B financing of $33 million, which was led by leading digital health growth equity firm Transformation Capital.
"As drug prices and other healthcare costs skyrocket, patients often face a heartbreaking double crisis of financial hardship on top of illness," said Annexus Health Co-Founder and President Brad Frazier. "At Annexus Health, we're reimagining the healthcare ecosystem with a goal of ensuring that patients can access the right care at the right time, without compromising their financial well-being. This funding will help accelerate access for those who need it most."
Annexus Health's provider solutions reduce the administrative burden on physicians and health systems by streamlining the management of access services, including financial assistance, benefit eligibility, patient cost estimates, free drug, reimbursement services, and more. The company also offers life science companies and charitable foundations the opportunity to digitally integrate their patient support programs directly within the provider workflow. The result is a better healthcare experience for patients, more connectivity in patient support programs for life science companies, and increased revenue capture for provider groups.
"Ultimately, we do what we do for the patients," said Joe Baffone, the company's Co-Founder and CEO. "With the closing of our Series B financing, we now have the resources to continue our journey to dramatically advance how the patient access care journey is managed. We're excited to partner with Transformation Capital, whose digital health focus will help us amplify the Annexus Health growth plan."
Annexus Health's provider solutions, AssistPoint® and Adparo®, help provider organizations navigate the patient access journey, while reducing administrative burden for providers. Recently, the company has grown its provider network to nearly 20% of the community oncology market, which includes New York Cancer and Blood Specialists and a recently announced partnership with American Oncology Network, LLC (AON). Annexus Health helps these groups make financial assistance programs available to more patients and has surpassed $2 billion in financial assistance awards processed. Building on the compelling value proposition its solutions offer to oncologists and their patients, Annexus Health is rapidly expanding into other disease states, including ophthalmology, urology, and rheumatoid arthritis, which will service many additional physicians.
"The patient access solutions Annexus Health has created are absolutely transformative to administrative productivity, organizational revenue capture, and—most importantly—access to care," said Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, MD, FACP, Chief Executive Officer of New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, who sits on the Annexus Health board of directors. "I have seen this impact at my own organization since we first adopted AssistPoint® in 2019, and most recently after having brought in the services from Adparo® this year, and I'm seeing it on a broad scale as more and more provider organizations turn to Annexus Health to help overcome challenges to patient access."
Annexus Health's AP Connect™ solution offers life science companies and charitable organizations the ability to digitally integrate their patient support programs directly within the provider workflow. Annexus Health has a wide range of life science partnerships to date, including Amgen and BeiGene.
"The Annexus Health platform represents a significant leap forward in automating patient access to care that creates a win-win-win for all stakeholders—most importantly the patient, as well as provider groups and life sciences," said Scott Rosen, Partner at Transformation Capital. "Brad, Joe, and team have built a patient access and affordability workflow solution that enables enrollment in otherwise fragmented and cumbersome financial assistance programs. We're excited to partner with the Annexus Health team to help scale patient affordability and ease financial burden for patients across the country."
Annexus Health is the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey by delivering innovative solutions, including tech-enabled services, that reduce financial and administrative burdens to improve access, speed, and adherence to critical care. Learn more at annexushealth.com.
Transformation Capital is a digital health growth equity firm dedicated to supporting commercial stage companies focused on improving people's health and the sustainability of the healthcare system. The firm was founded on the premise that investing in healthcare requires both a sophisticated understanding of the healthcare system, including the prevailing market forces and resulting opportunities, as well as deep connections with decision makers across key providers, payers, and digital health innovators. Transformation Capital has invested in digital health companies across the ecosystem, including Health Catalyst, Datavant, Capital Rx, Vera Whole Health, SWORD Health, CareRev, and Memora.
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The new General Counsel brings vast experience counseling corporate and legislative legal teams in direct-to-consumer healthcare
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sameday Health, a world-class testing and wellness provider, today announced that it has named Sarah Thomas as General Counsel. As General Counsel, Thomas will serve as the executive leader for Sameday Health's Legal, Compliance, and People teams.
Thomas most recently served at Favor, a digital health company, where she provided strategic counsel on all matters of operations including telehealth, pharmacy, and new product launches. Prior, she served as Deputy General Counsel and founding member of the legal department at SmileDirectClub, one of the largest direct-to-consumer brands in the nation. Additionally, she served as Senior Regulatory Counsel at Asurion, as well as Senior Counsel of Regulatory Affairs and Operations Support at Correct Care Solutions (now Wellpath). Thomas' legislative experience also includes revising New Mexico's Telehealth Act in 2019 to expand access to dental care.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Sarah to the team and excited for the impact she will have on Sameday Health clients and employees, namely our legal and compliance departments," said Felix Huettenbach, Sameday Health CEO and Founder. "Her deep knowledge of legislative and corporate law combined with her extensive direct-to-consumer healthcare experience will help us reach new heights as we continue to expand our health and wellness service offerings."
Thomas holds her JD from the University of Arizona and her undergraduate degree from UCLA.
About Sameday Health
Sameday Health is dedicated to healthcare as a complete experience, not simply a service. Our purpose is to create healthcare that centers around the client, combining a human approach with intuitive technology. We offer quality, personalized care wherever you are including in our clinics or at your door.
Inspired by the lotus flower's ability to grow in even the toughest terrains, Sameday Health is determined to create a sense of hope and help with our clients. Since opening our first clinic in Venice, CA at the height of the COVID 19-pandemic, the Sameday team has been focused on closing gaps in the healthcare system from testing to wellness to care. Devoted to responding immediately to our client's needs, we are providing expanded same day healthcare in our locations including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, DC, Boston, and more.
Sameday Health serves its clients wherever and whenever it is most convenient for them. In most cases there is at home and same day.
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Partnership to leverage AI & ML based process discovery and mining technology to drive digital transformation for customers
BOSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Soroco, the world's first work graph company, has announced a strategic partnership with Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions. The partnership will establish a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence (CoE) to deliver an accelerated transformation program for business process management and managed services backed by intelligent automation and task mining. Tech Mahindra's CoE will be located in New Delhi to support the evolving digital transformation needs of customers' right from Discovery to Realization.
Together, Soroco and Tech Mahindra will support customers to develop a culture of continuous improvement, industry best practices, assets, and accelerators to provide a structured approach on-ground. While Soroco's platform Scout will focus on task mining-led solutions, Tech Mahindra will assist with its implementation, and manage services around task mining practices.
Samson David, CEO, Soroco, said, "We are pleased to partner with Tech Mahindra, one of the leaders in digital transformation. At Soroco, we are building the world's first work graph platform, a database of shared digital experiences emanating from our daily work. It provides near real-time insights into how work gets done on-ground, and helps enterprises in their transformation journey. Through this partnership, we aim to help organizations globally to be able to assess how work happens on-ground and make a profound impact on how people truly experience work."
Through the partnership with Soroco, Tech Mahindra will be able to leverage AI & ML based Process Discovery and Mining Technology to accelerate their transformation outcomes. Tech Mahindra's Business Process Services has adopted an integrated automation practice that offers an advanced blend of intelligent automation and automation thinking with varied services such as automation consulting, opportunity assessment, tool selection, cost-benefit analysis, and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) roadmaps, among others to the customers.
"New technology shifts, consumer expectations, and challenging norms have put pressure on organizations to embrace automated digital methodologies. We look forward to our partnership with Soroco to accelerate our customers' digital transformation processes," said Birendra Sen, Business Head, Business Process Services, Tech Mahindra. "Our combined offering will further help to reduce overall operations costs, improve customer experience, drive better compliance, and improve working capital. Tech Mahindra's Center of Excellence (CoE) will help this strategic partnership to jointly deliver an integrated automation practice that offers an advanced blend of Intelligent Automation and Automation Thinking."
Tech Mahindra and Soroco will cater to global clients across industries, such as telecom, banking, manufacturing, automotive, retail & consumer packaged goods, and deliver comprehensive industry-leading capabilities to customers.
For more information, visit www.soroco.com & www.techmahindra.com
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Capability provides a comprehensive view of APIs without additional instrumentation or latency
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a strategic move, Traceable AI, the industry's leading API security and observability company, today announced the addition of extended Berkeley Packet Filter (eBPF) data to its platform. As the first company to utilize ePBF for API security, Traceable helps CISOs, DevSecOps, and DevOps teams obtain deeper observability and visibility into APIs without additional instrumentation or latency — radically advancing companies' API security posture.
With its foundation in Linux, eBPF is a kernel technology that allows programs to run without having to change the kernel source code or add additional instrumentation. For Traceable AI, the benefits come from eBPF's deep data, pulled from the application environment. When combined with Traceable AI's technology, this non-intrusive, robust and highly efficient approach provides customers 360-degree observability and visibility into all API activity.
Traceable has been leading the API Security industry with its innovations. It was the first to leverage open telemetry for API Security. In another first, it is providing deeper API security insights utilizing eBPF data.
"Traceable is the first API security vendor that captures API security-related data from application environments using eBPF within its platform," said Sanjay Nagaraj, co-founder and CTO of Traceable AI. "eBPF is critical for the most efficient API security at scale and is especially important for businesses with high-performance security requirements. Think of it as a [web]space telescope, giving companies unprecedented views into their APIs without performance drawbacks. Leading with innovation, our focus has always been on observability, and this move continues to drive our leadership."
With years of expertise in distributed tracing and observability, Traceable AI is the only API security platform that provides automatic and continuous API discovery, stops API attacks, and provides actionable intelligence to assist with threat hunting and security decisions. With its solution, organizations can confidently discover, manage and secure their APIs, at any scale.
To learn more about how eBPF can enhance your API security posture, join its upcoming technical webinar featuring Traceable AI's CTO, Sanjay Nagaraj, on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at 11 a.m. PT.
Traceable is the industry's leading API security platform that identifies APIs, evaluates API risk posture, stops API attacks, and provides deep analytics for threat hunting and forensic research. With visual depictions of API paths at the core of its technology, its platform applies the power of distributed tracing and machine learning models for API security across the entire development lifecycle. Visual depictions provide insight into user and API behaviors to understand anomalies and block API attacks, enabling organizations to be more secure and resilient. Learn more at traceable.ai.
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Poland's banks are well capitalised, PM says
WARSZAWA, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Poland's banking sector is well capitalised and its fundamentals are solid, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday after announcing 500,000 mortgage holders have already applied to take a break from payments.
"The cost (of payment holidays) for the banking sector ... will be up to 20 billion zlotys ($4.35 billion) over two years," he added during a press conference.
Morawiecki also said that any attempts by the banks to impose further restrictions on those seeking payment breaks will be identified and addressed.
"All kinds of practices - such as introducing cumbersome procedures, threatening to lower credit ratings - are wrong. I requested the special monitoring of such cases," PM said.
The payment holiday scheme, effective Friday, is intended to help mortgage owners whose monthly instalments have surged due to rising interest rates by allowing them to skip a maximum of eight payments in 2022 and 2023.
($1 = 4.5975 zlotys) (Reporting by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk, Agnieszka Pikulicka-Wilczewska and Pawel Florkiewicz; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne and Louise Heavens) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11073043/Polands-banks-capitalised-PM-says.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-02T14:14:49Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11073043/Polands-banks-capitalised-PM-says.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Miner Fresnillo's half-year profit slumps on lower gold output
Aug 2 (Reuters) - Miner Fresnillo said on Tuesday its half-year profit fell by more than a third due to lower gold output and a dip in silver prices, sending the company's shares down more than 7%.
The London-listed company, whose stock was the top loser on the FTSE 100 index, also warned of a hit from inflation and supply-chain bottlenecks in the coming months.
Gold production sank 28% to 308,800 ounces in the first half because of lower ore grades and a fall in the volume of ore processed at Fresnillo's Herradura and Saucito mines in Mexico.
Core profit for the six months ended June 30 fell 38.5% to $459.1 million. The drop also reflected a nearly 14% decline in average realised silver price to $22.8 per ounce.
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U.S. adds 25 Airbus planes operated by Russian airlines to export violation list
By David Shepardson
WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department on Tuesday will add 25 Airbus airplanes operated by Russian airlines believed to violate U.S. export controls as part of the Biden administration's sanctions over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the agency told Reuters.
The department has previously identified more than 150 Boeing airplanes and one Gulfstream plane that had flown into Russia from other countries since March 2 or into Belarus since April 8. The rules cover U.S. made airplanes as well as foreign made airplanes that have least 25% U.S. origin content. These are the first foreign airplanes added to the export control list.
The 25 Airbus A320, A321 and A330 airplanes are operated by Ural Airlines, S7 Airlines, Red Wings, Yamal Airlines, Nordwind, and I-Fly. The orders aim to deny the airlines access to refueling, spare parts and maintenance services.
"The United States and our partners applied sweeping, powerful export controls to industry sectors - such as aerospace - that Russia leverages to sustain its military aggression," said Commerce Department Export Enforcement chief Matthew Axelrod in a statement provided to Reuters. "Today's identification of 25 foreign-produced aircraft further degrades Russian airlines´ ability to operate their fleets of both U.S. and EU airplanes."
The department has warned companies and other entities around the world that any refueling, maintenance, repair, or spare parts or services violate U.S. export controls and subject companies to U.S. enforcement actions.
The department previously issued orders denying export privileges to major Russian airlines including flag carrier Aeroflot, Aviastar, Azur Air, Nordwind Airlines, Pobeda, Rossiya, S7 Airlines, and Utair, as well as Belarus´s flag carrier Belavia.
The Commerce Department has previously identified two airplanes owned by businessman Roman Abramovich as having likely violated export controls, including a 787 Dreamliner. (Reporting by David Shepardson Editing by Chizu Nomiyama) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11073275/U-S-adds-25-Airbus-planes-operated-Russian-airlines-export-violation-list.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-02T14:18:14Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11073275/U-S-adds-25-Airbus-planes-operated-Russian-airlines-export-violation-list.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
DUARTE, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolacta Bioscience®, the world's leading hospital provider of 100% human milk-based nutritional products for critically ill, premature infants, announced today that neonatologist and breastfeeding advocate Erin Hamilton Spence, MD, IBCLC, has been appointed director of clinical education and professional development.
Hamilton Spence brings more than 14 years of clinical experience as a board-certified neonatologist and lactation consultant to Prolacta's Medical Science Liaison team, having practiced at multiple hospital neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), including Cook Children's Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Health-Andrews Women's Hospital.
At Pediatrix Medical Group of Texas, Hamilton Spence has been an attending neonatologist and lead physician for the breast milk continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiative. At Cook Children's Medical Center, Hamilton Spence currently chairs the Department of Critical Care. She founded the Gastrointestinal Rehabilitation Adaptive Care & Education (GRACE) team in 2020. Since 2010, Hamilton Spence has also served as associate medical director of the NICU at Baylor Scott & White Health- Andrews Women's Hospital leading QI efforts, including as lead physician for multidisciplinary round as well as its Uber Preemie Team, caring for infants less than or equal to 24 weeks gestation, since 2016.
"Dr. Erin Hamilton Spence is an experienced neonatologist with a demonstrated history of clinical leadership in some of the country's top NICUs," said Melinda Elliott, MD, chief medical officer at Prolacta. "Her extensive NICU and milk banking experience makes her perfect for the role of educating other neonatologists about the importance of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet (EHMD). Her leadership will be key to ensure that more critically ill, premature infants can benefit from human milk when they need it most."
A noted human milk researcher, Hamilton Spence has authored or co-authored studies published in the Journal of Perinatology, PLOS One, Gut, and the Journal of Human Lactation. She has presented her work at numerous conferences, including those of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the Pediatric Academic Societies, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Human Milk Banking Association of North America.
Hamilton Spence holds an academic appointment as a clinical assistant professor at Texas Christian University School of Medicine. She served as the co-medical director and past president of the Mother's Milk Bank of North Texas and is a member of the Texas Breastfeeding Coalition. Additionally, Hamilton Spence serves on the faculty of both the Scott & White Annual Neonatology (SWAN) Conference and the NEO Conference.
"I'm honored to join Prolacta's Medical Science Liaison team. I've witnessed the lifesaving value of Prolacta's products in our NICUs. This position for Prolacta marries all my strongest interests in human milk nutrition research, education, and quality," Hamilton Spence said. "Prolacta has led the way in advancing human milk-based nutritional care for premature infants in the NICU, and I am thrilled to make a difference beyond my own NICU for the most vulnerable infants and their families."
A fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics, Hamilton Spence completed her fellowship and pediatrics residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston. She graduated from medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
Prolacta Bioscience® Inc. is a privately held, global life sciences company dedicated to Advancing the Science of Human Milk® to improve the health of critically ill, premature infants. Prolacta's 100% human milk-based nutritional products have been evaluated in more than 20 clinical studies published in peer-reviewed journals. More than 80,000 premature infants have benefited from Prolacta's nutritional products worldwide to date.1 Established in 1999, Prolacta is the world's leading provider of human milk-based nutritional products for hospital use and is also exploring the therapeutic potential of human milk across a wide spectrum of diseases. Prolacta maintains the industry's strictest quality and safety standards for screening, testing, and processing donor human milk. Operating the world's first pharmaceutical-grade human milk processing facilities, Prolacta uses vat pasteurization and a patented, FDA-reviewed manufacturing process to ensure pathogen inactivation while protecting the nutritional composition and bioactivity of its human milk-based products. Prolacta is a global company with headquarters in Duarte, California, and can be found online at www.prolacta.com, on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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- Estimated number of premature infants fed Prolacta's products from January 2007 to December 2021; data on file.
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Latest inkjet advancement empowers organizations to overcome paper supply challenges and bring in new business
EXTON, Pa., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced the launch of RICOH Pro VC70000e, the newest model within its award-winning continuous feed portfolio. This latest addition boasts advanced hardware, software and workflow enhancements including Ricoh's proprietary undercoating technology, which allows printers to produce photo books, luxury catalogs, and more with the sharpness and precision required for such high-end applications. With this platform, offset and digital printers can take on more jobs, because they can now support a broader substrate range without sacrificing quality or performance thanks to Ricoh's optional undercoating process.
The Pro VC70000e is field-upgradeable and interchangeable with existing VC70000 models. This lowers barriers and costs of entry for existing continuous feed customers who want to broaden their application set, a direct result of feedback Ricoh has received from its customer base. For offset printers, this model eases concerns of making the inkjet transition due to its undercoating technology, which enables printing on a broader range of substrates.
The Pro VC70000e is the latest generation of the Pro VC70000 portfolio that features multiple print quality and productivity enhancements including business intelligence capabilities via RICOH Supervisor™ along with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) benefits. Information can be collected directly from users' workflow to discover patterns that power smarter printers. The feedback loop is continuous, helping drive even stronger customer relationships, due to a more accurate and efficient process.
"We are seeing a significant increase in the demand for the marketing and printing services our customers provide. The RICOH Pro VC70000e helps those customers uncover new routes to revenue and overcome challenges they are experiencing resulting from paper supply shortages and other economic hurdles," said Mike Herold, Director, Global Marketing, Ricoh USA, Inc. "The original Pro VC70000's patented dryer technology opened doors to new opportunities due to its inkjet quality, and this new model is the next phase of our ongoing evolution to deliver best-in-class inkjet innovations. We built a one-of-a-kind platform that opens doors to new business opportunities with high-end luxury applications that require next-level print quality."
The Pro VC70000e is available now.
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DUNEDIN, Fla. — It took just seconds. As the driver of a Dunedin garbage truck compacted a load of trash on July 19, flames ignited in the back of his truck.
The truck’s onboard cameras captured the close call and the driver’s quick response.
“He detected it,” said Bill Pickrum, the City of Dunedin’s Solid Waste Division Director. “He pulled in the middle of the street. He compacted his load. He was able to stay composed. He exited the truck, got the fire extinguisher, and extinguished it all within two minutes.”
To Pickrum, the scary incident highlights a problem. Some people are throwing away flammable materials that don’t belong in the curbside garbage carts. Those hazardous materials include stuff like fuels and accelerants, propane tanks, pool chemicals, lithium-ion batteries, auto/marine batteries, paint products, yard products, antifreeze, household chemicals, and mercury-containing items.
“It could be the flammables from the everyday household chemicals, which you typically store underneath the kitchen sink,” said Pickrum.
According to Pickrum, the fire on July 19 was sparked by discarded gasoline stored in two laundry detergent bottles, and that garbage truck fire was not the only one Dunedin has experienced.
“Unfortunately, it happens,” said Pickrum. “We’ve seen it quite frequently. Runs in spurts.”
Citronella tiki torch fuel was blamed for a separate garbage truck fire just one week later in the back of the same truck.
A Solid Waste truck had another fire last week due to citronella tiki torch oil being discarded in the green bin. The next @PinellasCoNews collection event is Aug 27 at the Pinellas County Govt Center from 9am-2pm. Learn about how to discard these items: https://t.co/9zQmmY49OK pic.twitter.com/vE04ll4ocO
— City of Dunedin, FL (@CityofDunedinFl) August 1, 2022
Both cases put the driver and almost brand-new automated side-arm truck at risk.
“Three months old,” said Pickrum. “That truck is worth about $400,000 in today’s price tag.”
He said the incidents could have impacted the entire city’s pick-up schedule, which is why Pickrum hopes the city’s solid waste customers will do the right thing with flammable, hazardous waste and dispose of it at Pinellas County’s various collection locations or events. More information can be found at this link.
While the Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste hasn’t suffered a similar fire in recent memory, a spokesperson said the county nearly did when an improperly discarded rechargeable battery was accidentally run over by heavy equipment at the waste disposal complex. According to Pinellas County, those batteries can explode when compressed and should be brought to the county’s collection sites for hazardous materials.
Hillsborough County Solid Waste, though, has documented two garbage truck-load fires in the past year due to improper disposal, according to Collection Manager Damien Tramel. He too encourages residents to use the county’s various drop-off sites. More information for Hillsborough County residents can be found at this link.
Polk, Pasco, Manatee, Sarasota, Hernando, and Citrus counties also offer similar services. | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/dunedin-hopes-garbage-truck-fires-serve-as-wake-up-call-for-trash-customers | 2022-08-02T14:20:10Z | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/dunedin-hopes-garbage-truck-fires-serve-as-wake-up-call-for-trash-customers | true |
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Copper fell on Tuesday alongside global equities and oil prices as tensions between China and the United States and a run of weak economic data pushed investors to safer assets.
Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was down 0.7% at $7,762 a tonne at 1039 GMT, having fallen as low as $7,665.
Prices of the metal used in power and construction have risen from a 20-month low of $6,955 on July 15, but are down 20% this year due to a global economic downturn.
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was due on Tuesday to visit Taiwan, a territory China claims. China threatened repercussions and flew several warplanes close to Taiwan, sources said.
Chinese stock markets saw their biggest fall in more than two months, European equities fell, the dollar strengthened and oil moved below $100 a barrel.
A bearish mood had already spread on Monday as economic data from the United States, Europe and Asia showed manufacturing and broader economic growth slowing.
Copper should be supported by limited supply and upcoming stimulus in China, the biggest metals consumer, said WisdomTree analyst Nitesh Shah.
"Towards the end of this year we could start to see pretty strong rallies in base metals," he said.
Zinc prices on the LME were up 0.3% at $3,336 a tonne as signs of supply tightness intensified.
On-warrant zinc inventories in LME-registered warehouses have fallen to 26,650 tonnes from around 140,000 tonnes at the start of the year.
That has helped push the premium traders pay for quickly delivered cash zinc over the three-month contract to $113.50 a tonne from around $45 a month ago.
Zinc prices are down around 5% this year.
In other metals, LME aluminium was up 0.1% at $2,434 a tonne, nickel fell 2.2% to $23,065, lead slipped 0.3% to $2,048 and tin was down 1.5% at $24,530.
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto.
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/copper-falls-as-u-s-china-tension-pushes-investors-to-safer-assets/93298699 | 2022-08-02T14:20:45Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-components/copper-falls-as-u-s-china-tension-pushes-investors-to-safer-assets/93298699 | true |
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Lidar maker Innoviz signs $4 billion supply deal with Volkswagen
The components, including laser-based lidar sensors, will be used in advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicles from multiple brands in the Volkswagen Group, starting mid-decade, Innoviz said.
Innoviz Technologies will supply hardware and software to Volkswagen AG's Cariad unit in a deal valued at $4 billion, the Israeli company said on Tuesday.
The components, including laser-based lidar sensors, will be used in advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicles from multiple brands in the Volkswagen Group, starting mid-decade, Innoviz said.
Cariad confirmed the deal, but declined to provide financial details.
The deal value as estimated by Innoviz is more than seven times the size of the company's market value of just over $500 million.
In a statement, Innoviz Chief Executive and co-founder Omer Keilaf described the Cariad supply deal as "a significant catalyst" for his company, which was founded in 2016 and went public via a reverse merger in April 2021.
Innoviz since then has seen its share price fall by two-thirds and its market value sliced to $540 million from $1.6 billion when it went public.
Early corporate investors in Innoviz included auto suppliers Magna International, Aptiv and Samsung Electronics' Harman International, according to investor website PitchBook. SoftBank also was a key backer.
Magna in 2018 announced a partnership with Innoviz to supply lidar to German automaker BMW.
Volkswagen in 2019 invested $2.6 billion in U.S. startup Argo AI, which is also backed by Ford Motor Co. Volkswagen's investment included the value of the automaker's European self-driving unit, control of which was transferred to Argo as part of the deal.
Cariad, which was established in 2020 to coordinate software development at Volkswagen, earlier this year announced technical partnerships with Bosch, Qualcomm and STMicroelectronics.
It is not clear how or if Volkswagen plans to mesh aspects of these various deals under its broader self-driving strategy.
In early July, Cariad said it planned to "streamline" efforts to step up the pace of software development after criticism from Volkswagen's supervisory board.
In a statement on Tuesday, Cariad said Innoviz would supply lidar sensors for Cariad's uniform scalable future architecture, beginning mid-decade. The architecture will underpin a number of vehicles sold by multiple Volkswagen brands.
According to the Group, the half-year result benefited in particular from a strong second quarter. This is also the main reason that the net operating cash flow reached EUR 569 million in the first six months.
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto.
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-technology/lidar-maker-innoviz-signs-4-billion-supply-deal-with-volkswagen/93302239 | 2022-08-02T14:21:10Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/auto-technology/lidar-maker-innoviz-signs-4-billion-supply-deal-with-volkswagen/93302239 | false |
“The Last White Man” by Mohsin Hamid (Riverhead)
Anders wakes up to find he’s no longer white. After confiding in his friend, Oona, the two discover this is not an isolated case; all over town and beyond, white people are finding their skin suddenly turning dark.
“The Last White Man,” Mohsin Hamid’s fifth novel, follows the experiences of Anders and Oona as their perceptions change along with their appearances.
They're ordinary people with unexceptional jobs living unremarkable lives until the unexplained darkening of white peoples' skin turns society on its head. Reminiscent of the real, pandemic-battered world, the mysterious change spurs panicked tribalism and manic internet conspiracy theories.
The sudden loss of whiteness harkens back to Hamid's own experience as a Pakistan-born man who was seen and treated differently post-9/11, despite having lived over half his life at that point in the West.
The story is told in a third-person limited point of view that flips between Anders and Oona, sometimes migrating to Oona’s mom or Anders’ dad, who become important characters aiding broader conversations by presenting outlooks from both sides of a generational divide.
But occasionally the narration slips from “he” and “she” pronouns to “us” and “them,” accentuating a growing societal divide and disarming the reader with its jarring accusation of “you.”
Hamid takes his penchant for long, stream-of-consciousness sentences and cranks it up to 10. These sentences that stretch for days, overflowing with clauses and fragments, hurl readers along a whirlwind of thoughts.
Like Don Hertzfeldt’s animated existential absurdist movie “It’s Such a Beautiful Day,” Hamid’s latest novel basks in long-winded streams of narration that sometimes end in such lackluster ideas — for example: the omelets were OK — that it’s hard to imagine a moment ago we were chin-deep in a metaphor about death and philosophical musings on the when, how and inevitability of it.
If that sentence was hard to follow, buckle up. You're in for far longer in “The Last White Man,” though the occasional need to re-read a paragraph-long sentence is well worth the ride.
Grandeur and mundanity swirl into a fever dream of a story in which days and weeks slip by without any sure marks of time. The overall effect is a light fuzziness that makes any topic approachable, but makes everything hard to fully grasp and focus on.
Less than 200 pages, “The Last White Man” is a quick read. The novel ramps down gently before ending abruptly, leaving a vague, conflicting sense of both satisfaction and unease. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/entertainment/article/Review-Mohsin-Hamid-s-5th-novel-is-a-fever-dream-17345143.php | 2022-08-02T14:21:30Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/entertainment/article/Review-Mohsin-Hamid-s-5th-novel-is-a-fever-dream-17345143.php | true |
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, a ground-breaking, clean, prestige beauty brand that delivers supercharged clean artistry makeup powered by innovation, welcomes Stephen SantaBarbara to the team as Chief Operating Officer, bringing years of beauty expertise – and a new level of global, operational excellence to the brand.
The brand's recent launch of seven new product categories including all over paints, next generation gel-powder bronzers, super radiant highlighters, ultra-hydrating lip oils, colorful lip crayons, eco gel pencil eyeliners (in every color imaginable) as well as user-friendly, and perfectly-engineered brow pencils in 5 color families, have proven to be hugely successful within new retail partner, Sephora.
SantaBarbara will be an integral part of the Haus Labs team - forecasting demand for skus, managing and approving costs, sourcing highest quality finished product, and managing inventory to ensure items are properly stocked - setting standards for following years. Working closely with the Marketing, Finance and Product Development teams, he will manage costs and ensure production dates are met for launch, demonstrating high-quality execution throughout every stage of the operations process.
Continuing the brand's momentum, SantaBarbara was brought onto the team to work alongside Haus Labs 20+ new team members, 4 newly rebuilt departments (product development, packaging, marketing, creative), 4 new Vice Presidents, 2 new Sr Directors, and 40+ plus employees ALL with deep and wide expertise in beauty, retail and innovation. Stephen brings his supply chain and operations expertise to Haus Labs, with whom he shares a passion for bringing high-quality products to market.
"It is a privilege to be working alongside the beauty and retail veterans on the Haus Labs team, and grow alongside this innovative brand. With the recent groundbreaking, science-backed launches, I look forward to ensuring our supplies live up to the high quality our consumers know us for, and keep products on a steady supply chain so buyers always have access to the products they are looking for." - Stephen SantaBarbara
SantaBarbara developed his career holding a wide array of Global Supply Chain roles at Este Lauder companies as well as time at LVMH launching fragrance brands. In his last role at ELC, Stephen was responsible for brand supply chain on multiple brands including MAC, Clinique and Tom Ford Beauty as well as the brands that integrated into ELC process. He ensured brand objectives for service, cost, quality and inventory were achieved on a global basis while anticipating business requirements, developing best-in-class project management processes and deploying industry best practices in all facets.
Since leaving Estee Lauder in April 2021, he joined a start-up hair service company and began DELMICHAEL LLC, a supply chain/operations consulting company. SantaBarbara now joins Haus Labs as Chief Operating Officer to continue the growth of the brand since its relaunch - ensuring global operational and marginal excellence and integrity. SantaBarbara will be key in executing a seamless process taking products from ideation to display in Sephora gondolas.
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HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA is a new CLEAN makeup brand powered by innovation – delivering high-tech, high- pigment high performance products that are proprietary, first-to-market or patent-pending, infused with skin-loving ingredients, in chic, sustainable packaging. HAUS LABS celebrates all ages, shapes, sizes, colors, genders, identities and artistry skill sets. Created with kindness: clean, cruelty-free and vegan. ONLY at Sephora U.S. and Canada and hauslabs.com, where. $1 from every purchase goes to Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, supporting mental health.
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Romeo Miller is remembering his late sister's legacy.
Nearly two months after Tytyana Miller's tragic passing, the Growing Up Hip Hop star penned a touching tribute to his sibling in honor of her birthday.
"25 years of adventure, 2.5 decades of sweet memories, 309 months of making your siblings smile, 9,430 days of making your parents proud," Romeo captioned an Aug. 1 Instagram video featuring his sister alongside their family members. "226,320 hours of love, joy, and growth. But most importantly, 1 blessed life with 1 amazing daughter! Some of my best memories are those days we just bump throwback Mariah Carey and just vibe out in the car, so that's what I'll do all day today. Big brother loves you infinity."
Added Romeo, "God got one of the coolest and nicest people up there now. Rest in Heaven Tyty and Happy Happy Bday."
In late May, Romeo and dad Master P announced their family was grappling with "overwhelming grief" after Tytyana passed away.
"We appreciate all of the prayers, love, and support," Romeo wrote in a statement shared May 30. "And although this is sad times, I'm forever grateful for the memories I did have with my amazing sister. Love on your loved ones, life is short. The silver lining, I know she's in a way better place and finally at peace and free."
In his own post, Master P—who shares his daughter with ex Sonya Miller—also expressed appreciation for the love and support received from fans. "Mental illness & substance abuse is a real issue that we can't be afraid to talk about," the rapper wrote. "With God, we will get through this."
Alongside her brother and father, Tytyana also appeared on episodes of Growing Up Hip Hop. In a 2016 episode, she opened up about her issues with substance abuse to her father, telling him that she was making plans to enter a rehab facility.
Tytyana's cause of death has not been revealed. | https://www.eonline.com/news/1340356/romeo-miller-pays-tribute-to-sister-tytyana-miller-after-her-death | 2022-08-02T14:23:24Z | https://www.eonline.com/news/1340356/romeo-miller-pays-tribute-to-sister-tytyana-miller-after-her-death | false |
Former President Donald Trump gave a last-minute endorsement in the GOP Senate race, but it's still not clear which candidate he wants to win.
“I trust the Great People of Missouri, on this one, to make up their own minds, much as they did when they gave me landslide victories in the 2016 and 2020 Elections, and I am therefore proud to announce that ERIC has my Complete and Total Endorsement,” Trump said in a statement.
The endorsement led to confusion because there are multiple Erics in the race: Eric Greitens, Eric Schmitt and Eric McElroy.
Greitens and Schmitt were quick to claim Trump was talking about them.
"I am honored to have President Trump's endorsement," Greitens said.
"I’m grateful for President Trump’s endorsement," Schmitt said.
Greitens has the endorsement of Donald Trump Jr., but Schmitt has opened up a lead in the polls.
Missouri's primary is being held Tuesday. | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/in-a-missouri-senate-primary-with-multiple-erics-trump-endorses-eric | 2022-08-02T14:24:30Z | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/in-a-missouri-senate-primary-with-multiple-erics-trump-endorses-eric | false |
Does This Video Show Burqa Clad Man Kidnapping Child? No, Viral Video Is Scripted or Scripted Video Of A Man Kidnapping A Kid Viral With False Communal Spin
Writer: Jakir Hassan
A journalist at heart loves the in-depth work of reporting, writing, editing, research, and data analysis. A digital and social media enthusiast.
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As the founding editor, Bharat had been heading the newsroom during the formation years of the organization and worked towards editorial policies, conceptualizing and designing campaign strategies and collaborations. He believes that through the use of digital media, one could engage the millennial's in rational conversations about pertinent social issues, provoking them to think and bring a behavioral change accordingly.
Creatives : Jakir Hassan
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Giving this video a communal spin, people on social media claimed that a burqa-clad man kidnapped a child and asked to ban the burqa as it is being used for various criminal activities. However, we found that the viral video is scripted.
A video of child kidnapping is going viral on social media. In the viral video, a man wearing a burqa can be seen running while two men in the car chase him. After being caught, one can see the accused hiding a child inside the burqa. In the video, it is being said that the man had lured the child to come along by promising him chocolates and asked him to keep quiet. The burqa-clad man also tries to run away several times during the conversation. Meanwhile, a woman comes on a scooter and sees the people standing on the road. The woman immediately recognizes the child, claiming to be the biological mother of that child. Later, the child reunites with his mother, and the kidnapper is handed over to the police.
Giving this video a communal spin, people on social media claimed that a burqa-clad man kidnapped a child and asked to ban the burqa as it is being used for various criminal activities.
A Twitter user shared this video and wrote a caption in Hindi which reads, "बुर्के की आड़ में क्या-क्या गुल खिलाए जा रहे हैं कैसे-कैसे कामों को अंजाम दिया जाता है खुद ही देख लो आतंकवाद पर नकाब है बुर्खा आतंकवाद की गतिविधियों को छुपाता है बुर्खा क्राइम को बढ़ावा देता है बुर्खा. बुर्के पर बैन लगना चाहिए भारत में."
[English Translation: Under the guise of a burqa, see what kind of problematic things are being done, see for yourself that burqs is a mask on terrorism. Burqa hides the activities of terrorism, Burqa promotes crime. Burqa should be banned in India.]
A Facebook user wrote, "बुर्के की आड़ में क्या-क्या गुल खिलाए जा रहे हैं कैसे-कैसे कामों को अंजाम दिया जाता है खुद ही देख लो आतंकवाद पर नकाब है बुर्खा आतंकवाद की गतिविधियों को छुपाता है बुर्खा क्राइम को बढ़ावा देता है बुर्खा. बुर्के पर सार्वजनिक पब्लिक प्लेस में आपराधिक धाराओं में संपूर्ण बैन लगना मैं.. चाहिए पूरे भारत राष्ट्र इन मुल्लों की कौन सी ट्रेनिंग चल रही है जल्द से जल्द बुर्के पर बैन लगे। अन्यथा अनर्थ हो जाएगा".
It is being widely shared on Facebook and Twitter with a similar claim.
Claim:
A burqa-clad man kidnapped a child.
Fact Check:
The Logical Indian Fact Check team verified the viral claim and found it to be false. The viral video is scripted.
During the initial investigation, we observed the video carefully. An alert was mentioned on the bottom of the video in which it was written, "Watch Original Movies of Sonu Choudhary Films".
Then we clicked on that link and landed on the Facebook profile of Sonu Choudhary Films on Facebook. The bio of this Facebook page reads, "Prank video funny videos expose video Sonu Choudhary."
On scanning this Facebook profile, we found the original version of the viral video uploaded on 14 July 2022. We watched the video carefully and found a disclaimer mentioned at 40 seconds of the time stamp in which it was mentioned that the viral video is scripted and made for entertainment purposes. It is clear from this that this video is scripted. The text of the disclaimer reads, "The content made in this video should be considered for entertainment purpose only, the information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice or credit analysis with respect to the information presented, any action you take inspiring from this video is strictly at your own risk and we will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of information available in this video. We respect every individual, profession and organisation any roleplay we perform is solely to entertain you and not intended to hurt the sentiments of any person or community. Investing is always subject to market risk; this is viewer's responsibility to verify their own facts before investing."
The Logical Indian Fact Check team has debunked similar clips in the past. People usually film such scripted videos or some internet users also shoot such videos to gain popularity, however, they are later shared will communal spin to defame a particular community. Click here to reads similar fact check done by The Logical Indian.
Our investigation shows that the viral video is not an actual incident but a fictional video made for entertainment and education purposes that was falsely shared as true incident. Hence, the viral claim is false.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mo Ostin, a self-effacing giant of the music business who with rare integrity presided over Warner Bros. Records’ rise to a sprawling, billion-dollar empire and helped discover and nurture artists from Jimi Hendrix to Green Day, has died. He was 95.
Warner Records said Ostin, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, died Sunday “peacefully in his sleep.” In a statement, the company called him “one of the greatest record men of all time.”
“He remained a tireless champion of creative freedom, both for the talent he nurtured and the people who worked for him. Mo lived an extraordinary life doing what he loved, and he will be deeply missed throughout the industry he helped create, and by the countless artists and colleagues whom he inspired to be their best selves,” said Tom Corson, co-chairman and COO, and Aaron Bay-Schuck, co-chairman and CEO, in the statement.
Short and bald and mild in demeanor, “Chairman Mo” was never as famous as such rival moguls as Clive Davis or Walter Yetnikoff, but few equaled his power or prestige as rock music officially became big business. For decades, Ostin thrived on the simple, underused idea of taking on talented and original performers and letting them remain talented and original, whether Hendrix and Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac and Paul Simon, or R.E.M. and Green Day.
“Mo Ostin was one of a kind,” Davis tweeted. “The company he chaired was truly unique in its very special management of artists and the extraordinary depth and range of talent on its roster. Mo’s artists deeply impacted contemporary music and culture profoundly and historically.”
Under Ostin’s leadership, Warner signed Hendrix when the guitarist was hardly known beyond the London club scene, Fleetwood Mac when they were a blues act and the Grateful Dead when their legend was confined to the Bay Area. John Lennon and Yoko Ono, George Harrison, Nirvana, Madonna, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Prince, R.E.M. and Guns N’ Roses were among the other performers who joined Warner during his reign.
“Intimidation is not the answer,” Ostin, in a rare interview, told The Los Angeles Times in 1994. “I don’t know why, but corporate people have a tendency to think in terms of immediate gratification. Sure, you can squeeze another dollar out of anything, but that’s not what makes a record company run profitably.”
He also assembled an elite and trusted team of executives, including producer-Warner president Lenny Waronker and advertising-marketing head Stan Cronyn. David Geffen, whose Geffen label was distributed by Warner, would eventually hire Ostin to run the DreamWorks music division.
Ostin started at Warner in 1963, became president in 1970, chairman soon after and rarely faltered over the next quarter century as the once-marginal label eventually included Elektra, Atlantic, Sire, Geffen’s Asylum and Madonna’s Maverick Records among others. With corporations finally embracing the music they once disdained, Warner competed fiercely with CBS Records — and its leader, Yetnikoff — for industry leadership. Ostin’s prime was an era of high-level bidding and poaching, whether Warner’s taking Simon from Columbia or Columbia’s convincing Taylor to leave Warner.
Ostin was praised for his judgment and for his patience, sticking with artists such as Simon and Van Morrison even when their albums didn’t sell. He even inspired some songs, including Young’s “Surfer Joe” and Harrison’s playful ballad “Mo,” featured on a six-CD compilation of music that Ostin had helped release.
His ouster in 1994 led to new tributes. “Mo, Mo, why do you have to go?/You’re the first record company guy/That looked me in the eye,” the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea wrote. Numerous artists and executives left Warner after his departure.
Ostin did have occasional conflicts with artists. Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac would recall his unhappiness when the group followed its mega-selling “Rumours” album with the experimental double record, “Tusk.” Some of Prince’s greatest hits, including his “Purple Rain” and “1999” albums, came out through Warner. But Prince fought with the company over control of his master tapes and how much music he could release. For a time he changed his name, and was called The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. He appeared in public with the word “slave” written on his cheek.
“It bugged me, but I understood where he was coming from,” Ostin told Billboard in 2016, adding that he remained in awe of the late musician. “The guy was so unbelievably talented it was overwhelming.”
Born Morris Meyer Ostrofsky in New York City in 1927, Ostin was the able and lucky son of Jewish immigrants. The family moved to Los Angeles when he was 13 and ended up next door to the brother of jazz impresario Norman Granz, whose Verve label included Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Charlie Parker. While an undergraduate at UCLA, Ostin helped Granz sell concert programs and he dropped out of UCLA law school in the mid-1950s to manage the finances at Verve (called Clef at the time).
Ostin fit well into Verve’s sympathetic environment and was noticed by a superstar who in the late ’50s had attempted to buy the label: Frank Sinatra. When Sinatra instead formed his own company, Reprise, he brought in Ostin to run it.
“Frank’s whole idea was to create an environment which both artistically and economically would be more attractive for the artist than anybody else had to offer,” Ostin, who shortened his name soon after entering the record business, told the LA Times. “That wasn’t how it was anywhere else. You had financial guys, lawyers, marketing guys.”
But Ostin became frustrated by Sinatra’s aversion to rock music and moved over to Warner, which had purchased Reprise. He signed up one of Britain’s hot new bands, the Kinks, and followed over the next few years with Hendrix, the Dead, Morrison and others. He took on heavy metal acts (Black Sabbath), light pop (The Association), country rock (the Allman Brothers), comedians (Steve Martin) and novelty performers (Tiny Tim).
His good name and deeds helped him again and again. When Gene Simmons of Kiss learned of an upcoming band from the Los Angeles area, he alerted Ostin and Van Halen soon had a record deal. In 1990, Ostin was outbid for the Chili Peppers by Sony/Epic, but still called singer-writer Anthony Kiedis to wish him well. Kiedis was so surprised that the band ended up dropping Sony and moving to Warner.
Ostin had a close relationship with corporate boss Steve Ross, president of Kinney National Services when the former parking company purchased Warner in 1969. But Ross died of cancer in 1992 and Ostin clashed with Warner Music Group Chairman Bob Morgado, who believed that the company needed to cut expenses.
A breaking point was rapper Ice-T’s single “Cop Killer,” which led to widespread demands that it be pulled, the critics including law enforcement agencies, actor-conservative activist Charlton Heston and then-President George H.W. Bush. Ice-T left Warner in 1993 after agreeing not to put the song on his most recent album and the fallout was widely believed to have weakened Ostin’s standing.
In 1995, Geffen convinced Ostin and Waronker to head the music division of the newly-formed DreamWorks company. George Michael, Nelly Furtado and comedian Chris Rock were among the artists signed before DreamWorks was purchased by Universal Music in 2003.
In recent years, Ostin was a consultant at Warners and donated $10 million to UCLA to help establish the Evelyn and Mo Ostin Music Center, named in part for his wife of 55 years, Evelyn, who died in 2005. Their three sons — Michael, Kenny and Randy — all have been Warner executives. Randy died of cancer at age 60 in 2013.
Mo Ostin was voted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, with Young and Simon serving as his presenters. In 2014, he received a Grammy “Icon” award for lifetime achievement, honored as “a true pioneer of the contemporary music era whose life’s work has had a profound impact on the artists he has helped develop and the fans around the world who have benefited from their inspired creativity.” | https://phl17.com/nmw/mo-ostin-legendary-warner-records-chief-dies-at-95/ | 2022-08-02T14:25:54Z | https://phl17.com/nmw/mo-ostin-legendary-warner-records-chief-dies-at-95/ | false |
Omnichannel support is the most demanded addition that people would like to see in customer care services.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodFirms, globally renowned research, ratings, and reviews platform, recently released its new research report-"Global Customer Care Industry: Trends, Consumer Shifts, and Challenges." This survey from GoodFirms on the global customer care industry tries to analyze and examine the market dynamics, the growth enablers, restraints, and trends set to shape the future customer care market.
The study highlights how the customer care industry is evolving in terms of service activities, and infrastructure to reduce the growing costs, increase the level of customer satisfaction, and add value to the brand. The research attempts to help consumers and customer services professionals get valuable insights to enhance the currently adopted customer care practices, and to expand the business growth further.
GoodFirms' research reveals a few notable consumer trends, such as the most preferred channels to connect with customer care and support. Here the survey statistics unveil that 25.9% of surveyees prefer phones, 22.2% use live chat, 10.1% choose to email, 11% pick self-services tools, and 17.4% plump for virtual assistants. About 29.6% of customers conduct secondary research on the internet and user manuals to fix minor issues.
Omnichannel customer support, video chat assistance, more feedback and recommendation options are the top changes consumers expect to receive in customer service support.
The study identifies factors such as the pandemic and rise of new platforms that are causing major consumer shifts. 55.6% surveyees reported that customer care services have worsened after the pandemic.
70.4% of respondents shifted to alternate brands due to poor customer care service of the existing brands.
Further, the research discloses the significant challenges in the customer care industry, such as tackling customer disengagement, the rising cost of customer support practices and maintenance tools, dealing with demanding customers/managing expectations, staying conversant with new technologies and trends, inadequate training and poor knowledge among representatives, lack of standard procedures, taking too much time for resolutions, etc.
GoodFirms iterates that with the economic recovery in sight, the worldwide customer care industry is expected to flourish consistently. Businesses can drastically improve their growth by handling the challenges through digital innovations in customer support processes and partnering with experts in customer care services.
The research concludes that businesses need to adopt systematic practices to build long-lasting relationships with consumers, improve their products, and increase customer loyalty.
Key Findings:
- Phone is the most preferred method to connect with customer care.
- 48.1% of consumers are expecting more feedback and recommendation options, a recent popular trend.
- Responsive customer support and digital platforms are currently leading in customer care trends.
- E-commerce, food delivery, and travel segments are popular among the masses due to their best customer service.
- Personalized customer experience is also dominating the global customer care industry at present.
- Customers' habits and preferences rapidly change, leading to several consumer shifts.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened customer care as per 55.6% of respondents.
- 48.1% of surveyees recommend their preferred brands to others if their customer care is satisfactory.
- Handling rising customer care processes and tools costs is an important challenge in the customer care industry.
- Businesses prefer in-house customer care teams compared to outsourcing.
- The customer care industry is also experiencing issues handling demanding customers and newer technologies.
- 37% of respondents find it challenging to interact with customer care executives due to poor or irrelevant knowledge of the representatives.
- 40.4% of surveyees would like to see clear goals of executives in serving customers instead of spamming.
- Lack of time and coordination among customers and representatives is another major challenge impacting the industry.
GoodFirms Survey-"Global Customer Care Industry: Trends, Consumer Shifts, and Challenges" was conducted between 01 July 2022 and 20 July 2022. It queried participants and end users worldwide about their experiences and problems interacting with customer care and support. A total of 270 participants responded to the survey.
To read and download more research articles by GoodFirms, click here.
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GoodFirms is a Washington, D.C -based research firm that aligns its efforts in identifying the most prominent and efficient companies that deliver results to their clients. GoodFirms research is a confluence of new age consumer reference processes and conventional industry-wide reviews & rankings that help service seekers leap further and multiply their industry-wide value and credibility.
Contact: Sophia Jayden (sophia@goodfirms.co)
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AES named the winner in the Best Workplaces for Early Career Innovators Category
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today was named to Fast Company's 2022 list of Best Workplaces for Innovators, ranked #7 and recognized both for its commitment to clean energy innovation and for developing talent and encouraging new ideas in the pursuit of leading-edge clean energy technologies. AES was also named the winner in the Standouts for Early Career Innovators category. The Fast Company list, online today and published in a special September print issue of the magazine, places AES among other global corporate giants, including Microsoft, Google, Genentech, and Siemens.
"Innovation is at the heart of our mission to accelerate the future of energy," said Andres Gluski, AES President and CEO. "Attracting and retaining the best talent is absolutely essential to fulfilling that mission. We are a global leader in renewable technology and operations, energy storage and digital solutions thanks to our talented and motivated innovators and, on their behalf, we are greatly honored to receive this recognition."
Earlier this year, AES was also named to Fast Company's 2022 list of the World's Most Innovative companies, recognized for its innovations in the energy sector. AES was named along with other leading innovative companies, including SpaceX and Microsoft.
On an ongoing basis, AES works to support its people in fostering new ideas and new technologies that advance the development of the clean energy sector through internal programs and opportunities that foster innovation and, in turn, grow our portfolio of carbon-free, 24/7 renewable energy solutions. AES programs such as APEX (AES Performance Excellence) provide our people with opportunities to generate new ideas that can expand our businesses, operations, and the services we provide to our customers. For the past 15 years, AES' culture of ongoing improvement, combined with our adoption of new technologies through APEX and other innovation and transformation programs, have made AES a more agile and competitive company. Our people have implemented more than 4,500 unique and innovative projects, delivering more than $1.25 billion in financial benefits to the company.
AES Next works toward identifying new and innovative energy ventures that have the potential to provide leading-edge clean energy solutions on a global scale. AES Next initiatives have led to the creation or acquisition of game-changing investments in companies such as Fluence and Uplight. Fluence, a company created in partnership with Siemens, is the global leader in scalable energy storage technology and services, which went public in 2021. AES' investment in Uplight has allowed AES customers to implement digital technology and data to manage energy use, resulting in greater efficiency and lower customer costs.
"At AES, we foster innovation at all levels of our organization and invest in transformative new businesses. With that approach, we have seen tremendous returns on investment," Gluski said. "Our employee-generated initiatives drive the overall growth and success our company and make AES one of the world's top workplaces for innovators."
About The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global power company. We provide affordable, sustainable energy to 14 countries through our diverse portfolio of distribution businesses as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. Our workforce is committed to operational excellence and meeting the world's changing power needs. Our 2021 revenues were $11 billion, and we own and manage $33 billion in total assets. To learn more, please visit www.aes.com. Follow AES on Twitter @TheAESCorp.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized investment levels, rates of return consistent with prior experience and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7: "Management's Discussion & Analysis" in AES' Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 28, 2022 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits thereto) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.aes.com.
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Is Hollywood slipping into recession? The signals are mixed
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Hollywood was supposed to be headed for a redux of the Roaring ‘20s after COVID-19 restrictions eased, theaters and theme parks reopened and live sports returned to television.
But as the entertainment industry comes to grips with the challenges of the streaming business, companies are now also having to worry about what it would mean if the economy went into a serious recession.
Analysts worry that the Federal Reserve could tip the economy into decline by raising interest rates to control inflation, which hit a four-decade high of 9.1% in June. Recessions mean job losses. Economic uncertainty normally means less money to spend on discretionary things like trips to Disneyland. On the other hand, consumers facing hard times often seek refuge in movies and television.
“If you zoom out a bit and look at past economic cycles at least in the U.S., most forms of entertainment have been fairly resilient to downturns,” said Netflix executive Spencer Wang, in a video interview discussing earnings last month. “There’s a level of escapism, I think, that entertainment provides.”
Recent economic data are providing mixed signals as economists debate whether it’s more important to pump the brakes on inflation, which affects virtually all consumers, or to avoid a recession that throws millions of people out of work.
Real gross domestic product for the second quarter decreased 0.9%, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, though that number could change. This comes after the economy declined 1.6% during the first three months of the year, meaning the U.S. has now had two straight quarters with no economic growth. By one definition, that means the country is already in a recession.
But Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, who is trying to pull off a “Mission: Impossible"-style “soft landing” for the economy, cited a robust job market to argue that the country is, in fact, not in a downturn. Further complicating the picture, while consumer sentiment has taken a hit in recent months, Americans are still spending. Nonetheless, chief executives in multiple industries have been talking on earnings calls about an increasingly challenging macroeconomic environment.
Parts of the entertainment industry are already experiencing job losses for reasons that have little to do with the country’s general economic picture. Netflix has laid off 450 employees to contend with a slowdown in revenue after the company surged during the pandemic.
Consolidation is also a factor. David Zaslav, CEO of the newly merged Warner Bros. Discovery, is looking for $3 billion in cost savings from the combination of WarnerMedia and Discovery Inc. assets.
So it’s worth considering the potential effects of a broader slump, which would have a number of specific implications for the entertainment business. Among the most immediate effects of a sluggish economy is a tightening of the advertising market, analysts say. Is that happening?
The upfront advertising market for the 2022-23 TV season is projected to be up slightly over the previous year, hitting $19.63 billion, based on projections from research firm Insider Intelligence. Media companies have been reporting strong demand in the market, where commercials are sold well in advance of the fall TV season. Walt Disney Co., for example, reported a record $9 billion in advertising commitments.
But the true test will come once the season begins, as advertisers can cancel their upfront buys closer to airtime. Softness in the economy is showing up in advertising’s scatter market, where companies buy ads on short notice typically at much higher prices than what upfront buyers pay.
While NBCUniversal reported the highest-grossing upfront in its history at $7 billion, thanks in large part to revenue flowing into its Peacock streaming service, the Comcast-owned media company’s chief executive Jeff Shell told analysts the scatter market weakened in the second quarter of this year.
Streaming device maker Roku also cited recent short-term cutbacks in ad spending in response to the economy slowing down in the San Jose-based company’s latest earnings report. Roku’s stock fell 23% on Friday after the company reported worse than expected earnings and withdrew its full-year revenue estimate.
“We are seeing advertisers worried about a possible recession and so we’re seeing them reduce their spend in places that are easy for them to turn off and turn back on,” said Roku CEO Anthony Wood. “So for example, the scatter market, which is an important source of ad revenue for Roku, is an easy market for advertisers to turn off and turn back on.”
A slowdown in advertising would be bad for traditional TV outlets that are already facing long-term problems in the form of cord cutting and competition from big-spending streaming services.
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global report earnings this week, which should provide additional insight into the market’s health.
However, Brian Wieser, an analyst at GroupM, said the amount of fretting over the advertising market is overblown. Wieser, in an interview last week, said he expects TV advertising in the second quarter to wind up “flat-ish” year-over year, while the overall ad market grows by high single digits, propelled by double-digit increases in digital spending.
“The overall market is consistent with what we expect it to be,” Wieser said. “It’s not that there aren’t risks, challenges and problems, but I think that the tone of negativity is a little overdone.” (Wieser discussed more thoughts on the ad market in GroupM’s “This Week Next Week” podcast.)
The other big area where you would expect to see problems is in theme parks.
Recessions force families to cut big-ticket items from their budgets, and annual vacations to Orlando and Anaheim certainly qualify. But there’s no sign that this is happening quite yet. NBCUniversal last week said its parks business generated profits of $632 million, the best second-quarter result on record for the division.
“Obviously the parks business historically has been subject to macro trends, and there’s no reason to think that that won’t be the case in the future,” Shell said. “We’re just not seeing it yet.”
Walt Disney Co. reports earnings Aug. 10, so there will be more to learn then about whether kids’ overwhelming desire to hug Mickey and Goofy post-pandemic outweighs economic uncertainties. Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne, in a June note to clients, wrote that pent-up demand for Disneyland and Walt Disney World, plus the company’s pricing strategies, “may allow the business to grow even in a modest recession.”
What’s unclear is what kind of blow a recession would deal to the streaming business. Netflix is already reining in spending to contend with slowing subscription growth, though it’s still spending $17 billion a year on content. Belt tightening could make households choosier about which of their half-dozen monthly streaming video subscriptions are worth keeping.
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, in an argument for Netflix’s value to consumers, plugged the Russo brothers’ film “The Gray Man” as a killer bang for viewers’ bucks, compared with the expense of seeing a similar movie at a theater.
“This is an enormous big budget action film that normally people would have to go out and spend an enormous amount of money to go see,” Sarandos said during the earnings call. “And they’re premiering it on Netflix.”
Box office is also relatively recession-resistant. Despite the financial crisis, movie theater admissions in the U.S. and Canada totaled a strong 1.4 billion tickets sold in 2009, according to the National Assn. of Theatre Owners. The years immediately following the dot-com crash at the turn of the century were among the biggest in terms of admissions.
But who knows? Economic forecasting is notoriously difficult. Still, recession or not, the overarching trends, such as the decline of cable TV, the disruption of the movie business and the transition to streaming, aren’t going anywhere.
Staff writer Stephen Battaglio contributed to this item.
Stuff we wrote
— Newsletter smackdown in Tinseltown! The Ankler and Puck News are fighting for paying subscribers as the two upstarts bet they have the town covered. (Wide Shot is still free, by the way).
— Going, going, Globes. Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. approves the sale of Golden Globes assets to Todd Boehly in an effort to save the troubled awards show.
— There’s an app for that: Hollywood has a hiring problem. Can this startup help? Husslup tries to be latest LinkedIn for the entertainment business.
— Inside an ad firm’s struggles. This agency received millions from Netflix and abruptly closed. What happened?
— Entertainment companies struggle with post-Roe politics. Ex. A: Disney changes Hulu policy to accept issue-based political ads after Democratic backlash. Ex. B: TV writers ask studios for greater abortion protections.
— Headlines, headlines, headlines. Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue to share host duties. Stunt coordinator wins round in conservatorship battle. NewsNation signs Chris Cuomo. A Will Smith apology four months in the making. Stallone is mad about MGM’s latest “Rocky” spin-off idea.
Number of the week
Peacock didn’t grow during the second quarter. Comcast Corp. said that the streaming service’s paid subscriber count stayed “relatively flat” at 13 million. Executives cited a tough comparison to the first quarter, which was buoyed by massive programming including the Beijing Olympics and the Super Bowl.
The service has original shows that have gotten pretty good press, like “Killing It” and “Angelyne” and a library that includes “Yellowstone” and “The Office.” Universal Pictures movies hit the app quickly after their theatrical premieres (Hello, “Ambulance!”). But to drive subscribers, it needs more of those “big swings” that Peacock president Kelly Campbell promised.
Hollywood production
Los Angeles shooting days were up slightly last week compared with the same week in 2021, thanks to an increase in television production, according to FilmLA data.
Catch-up reading
— Norman Lear, at age 100, reflects on Archie Bunker and Trump. (NYT)
— Jennifer Grey on how abortion changed her life. (LAT)
— John Lasseter marks his second act: building Skydance Animation. (THR)
— Gustavo Arellano pays his respects to the Choco Taco. (LAT)
— Mike Judge talks about reviving Beavis and Butt-Head. (NYT)
Finally ...
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Podcast: A Haitian Odyssey, Episode 1: Texas
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We bring you Episode 1 of “Line in the Land,” a new podcast from Texas Public Radio and the Houston Chronicle that explores the human story behind the Haitians traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border in search of a better life. Read the full transcript here.
Hosts: Joey Palacios with Texas Public Radio and Elizabeth Trovall with the Houston Chronicle.
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Podcast: Our nation’s Haitian double standard
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“The Times” is produced by Shannon Lin, Denise Guerra, Kasia Brousalian, David Toledo and Ashlea Brown. Our editorial assistants are Madalyn Amato and Carlos De Loera. Our intern is Surya Hendry. Our engineers are Mario Diaz, Mark Nieto and Mike Heflin. Our editor is Kinsee Morlan. Our executive producers are Jazmin Aguilera and Shani Hilton. And our theme music is by Andrew Eapen. | https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2022-08-02/the-times-podcast-line-in-the-land | 2022-08-02T14:28:29Z | https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2022-08-02/the-times-podcast-line-in-the-land | false |
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Learning Tech is excited to unveil its Virtual Reality Learning Solution – bridgeVR.io – and its authoring, and development capabilities.
bridgeVR.io addresses the shortage of affordable, immersive and interactive technical learning currently available to automotive EV Technicians. Plus, from Q4 2022, it will also offer learning opportunities to Service Advisors and Sales Consultants.
With bridgeVR.io, Bridge Learning Tech aims to lower the barriers of entry into the VR learning space. It seeks to reduce development costs and facilitate transition to metaverse learning. Bridge Learning Tech is making VR learning creation affordable, not only to the large manufacturers but also to small and medium-sized organizations and L&D consultancies.
bridgeVR.io is built on the concept of immersive, hands-on learning experiences. It's about enabling users to try, test and experience different concepts in safe and virtual environments, where the cost of error is minimal.
bridgeVR.io future releases will venture further into the metaverse of learning and incorporate NFTs for rewards and other utility purposes.
Prices start at only $8 per Technician per month. This means bridgeVR.io can offer unbeatable value to both technical colleges and dealer groups of all sizes.
And with its Enterprise plan, it can offer VR learning custom development and white-labelling opportunities for any business or learning and development organization.
bridgeVR.io can integrate with an existing Learning Management System or be used as a standalone.
Vlad Shishkaryov, Bridge Learning Tech's Founder, said of bridgeVR.io, "Until now, the Virtual Reality development costs have been prohibitively high for most organizations, which in part resulted in relatively low adoption for this type of learning.
"We believe this is unfair and our mission is to lower the barriers of entry into the VR learning space. That's why with bridgeVR.io we are proud to deliver VR Learning modules at a cost that is largely comparable with that of the general video learning production."
Bridge Learning Tech (bridgeLT.com) is a learning tech company, specializing in advanced and early adoption technologies to manage, deliver and implement sustainable change.
With offices in California, UK, Europe, and the Republic of Korea, Bridge Learning Tech provides a hands-on, dedicated service and expert outsourced managed learning solutions.
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Lough Neagh: No evidence dog deaths caused by water
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An investigation into the deaths of three dogs has found no evidence they were poisoned as a result of contact with water in Lough Neagh.
The investigation carried out by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) was concluded on Monday.
NIEA had collected water samples to look for the presence of blue green algae and said that none were found.
Previously, Prof Elliott, who is the founder of the Institute for Global Food Security, advised that children and pets should be kept away from the water in Lough Neagh until more was known about the deaths.
'Nothing of significance detected'
In addition to their joint investigation, the council and the NIEA also took a water sample for "a broad sweep of organic substances" but they said "nothing of significance was detected".
They added that the substances identified in their investigation "are commonly found at low levels in rivers and lakes" across Northern Ireland.
In May 2022, the council also undertook biological water sampling with the bathing water quality being described as "excellent" against the relevant standard.
At that time the council also said they made arrangements for the post mortem of one dog by University College Dublin's Veterinary Hospital.
After a comprehensive post mortem process and extensive toxicology screening against a database of greater than 50,000 compounds, "no toxic organic compounds were present", they said.
"Nothing microscopically observed to explain the unexpected death of the dog," they said in a statement.
The council has said it will continue to liaise with the families concerned.
It added that it would now lift the precautionary advice that was previously issued in respect of water sports. | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-62389320 | 2022-08-02T14:32:39Z | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-62389320 | true |
DRFO transferred for harassing youth
Hassan August 02, 2022 19:40 ISTHe had arrested and handcuffed them for cutting trees
The Forest Department has transferred Pramod S.Kumbar, Deputy Range Forest Officer of Kanur section in Sagar taluk, to the Wildlife Division office in Shivamogga. The officer was accused of harassing local youth after arresting them on charges of cutting trees in the forest area.
The Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife Division) issued the transfer order on Tuesday. Pramod Kambar registered a case on July 21 and arrested a few youths of Uralagallu in Sagar taluk. The youth reportedly cut a few trees to clear the road to their village. The DRFO had handcuffed the arrested and also allegedly circulated their photos. The local people had condemned the incident and also called for a protest march on August 5 on this issue.
Meanwhile, the matter came up for debate during the KDP meeting in Shivamogga on July 30. Sagar MLA Hartal Halappa had raised the issue and demanded disciplinary action against the official. Minister for Sericulture K.C. Narayana Gowda, who is the Minister in charge of Shivamogga district, ordered for action against the officer on charges of harassing the youth. Following the direction he has been transferred to allow an unbiased inquiry into the incident.
Urulagallu, the village with about 60 people, lacks electricity and road. The residents of the village have been demanding basic amentifies for decades. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/drfo-transferred-for-harassing-youth/article65717202.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-02T14:32:49Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/drfo-transferred-for-harassing-youth/article65717202.ece/amp/ | true |
Former President Donald Trump gave a last-minute endorsement in the GOP Senate race, but it's still not clear which candidate he wants to win.
“I trust the Great People of Missouri, on this one, to make up their own minds, much as they did when they gave me landslide victories in the 2016 and 2020 Elections, and I am therefore proud to announce that ERIC has my Complete and Total Endorsement,” Trump said in a statement.
The endorsement led to confusion because there are multiple Erics in the race: Eric Greitens, Eric Schmitt and Eric McElroy.
Greitens and Schmitt were quick to claim Trump was talking about them.
"I am honored to have President Trump's endorsement," Greitens said.
"I’m grateful for President Trump’s endorsement," Schmitt said.
Greitens has the endorsement of Donald Trump Jr., but Schmitt has opened up a lead in the polls.
Missouri's primary is being held Tuesday. | https://www.ksby.com/news/national/in-a-missouri-senate-primary-with-multiple-erics-trump-endorses-eric | 2022-08-02T14:32:59Z | https://www.ksby.com/news/national/in-a-missouri-senate-primary-with-multiple-erics-trump-endorses-eric | false |
LUDLOW, Ma., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PosiGen, the nation's leading provider of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions for low-to-moderate (LMI) income homeowners is excited to announce our expansion into Massachusetts. The Bay State becomes PosiGen's sixth operational state, joining Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and the company's home base of Louisiana. The initial launch focuses on Western Massachusetts, with plans to expand PosiGen's footprint across the Commonwealth over the next six to eight months.
"We are very excited to be entering the Massachusetts market," says Tom Neyhart, PosiGen CEO. "Massachusetts has been committed to solar and renewables for decades and is recognized as one of the states leading the charge to decarbonization. We look forward to helping families who traditionally haven't had access to rooftop solar, lowering their energy burden and putting real money back in their pockets through our No Credit Needed, Solar for All program. We are committed to our mission to provide meaningful savings to every family we serve."
Since 2011, PosiGen has worked to close the clean energy affordability gap by delivering lower utility bills and the benefits of clean energy through solar panels and energy efficiency upgrades to low-to-moderate homeowners. To date, the company has served over 22,000 residential customers. PosiGen's lease program covers the full cost of installing, maintaining, and ensuring the rooftop solar system, and also provides energy efficiency upgrades with no minimum credit score or minimum income requirement.
In addition to delivering the low-cost benefits of rooftop solar and energy efficiency, the arrival of PosiGen in Massachusetts brings a boost to the state's economy. PosiGen has already created 16 competitive-paying sales positions in Western Massachusetts, with the anticipation of hiring approximately 40 more sales representatives by early 2023. In addition, the company will open two operations warehouses with the need to hire an additional 30 employees within the next year. PosiGen also works with Massachusetts solar installation companies and energy efficiency providers, supporting local small businesses and their employees as well as creating new clean energy jobs.
PosiGen is proud of its mission to make solar available to everyone. The team in Massachusetts has already started working with local leaders and renewable energy groups to plan the launch of "Solar for All Mass," which uses community partnerships to let lower income homeowners know they can now afford rooftop solar and energy efficiency. PosiGen truly makes Solar for All.
The first PosiGen sales office is in Ludlow. The company is currently hiring. You can learn more about PosiGen, including career opportunities, by visiting www.posigen.com or calling 866-767-4436.
Headquartered in New Orleans, LA, PosiGen is the nation's leading residential solar, energy efficiency and energy education provider for low-to-moderate income families. PosiGen has more than 22,000 resident customers, over 460 direct employees and also supports more than 150 employees through its contractors in Louisiana, Mississippi, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. PosiGen's unique services and products makes solar energy affordable to homeowners of all income levels, and offers individuals, families and businesses the opportunity to achieve greater fiscal autonomy and energy independence by lowering utility bills. To learn more about PosiGen, please visit www.PosiGen.com
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No proposal of ‘no confidence motion’ against ZP chairperson
HYDERABAD August 02, 2022 18:40 ISTTour by ZTPC members is not first time: ZP vice chairman
The Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) members of Sangareddy Zilla Parishad have clarified that they have no intention of proposing ‘no confidence motion’ against Zilla Parishad chairperson P. Manjusree as reported in some section of media and there were no differences with her.
Recently, all the ZP members toured Dubai for some days and returned. It was reported in a section media that they were taken to Dubai by the ZP Chairperson to pacify those who were angry with her over unfulfilled promises.
Speaking to reporters at Sangareddy on Tuesday, ZP vice-chairman Prabhakar, ZPTC Ameenpur Sudhakar and others said that there were no differences between the members and chairperson as reported and they had planned the visit long back and it had materialised now.
“We wished to visit Jammu- Kashmir but could not get accommodation. Then we planned for Dubai and visited there. No money from Zilla Parishad was spent for this visit,” they explained adding that as the contractors were not coming forward to take up works, they are being given on nomination basis.
Stating that this was not for the first time ZPTC members going on a tour and in the past also similar tours were organised by the previous Zilla Parishad chairpersons. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/no-proposal-of-no-confidence-motion-against-zp-chairperson/article65716808.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-02T14:35:01Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/no-proposal-of-no-confidence-motion-against-zp-chairperson/article65716808.ece/amp/ | true |
CUMBERLAND — Two people were arrested after narcotics, a firearm and a large sum of money were found inside a vehicle stopped by authorities on eastbound Interstate 68 in the city late Sunday, according to the Allegany County Sheriff's Office.
Perez Estavon James, 30, of Glen Burnie, and Destiny Lynn Harper, 24, of Hagerstown, remained jailed without bond Tuesday on drug distribution and possession charges, pending bail review by a district court judge.
Police said large quantities of heroin and fentanyl mixture, methamphetamine and Suboxone were found during the 11:50 p.m. stop near the 45-mile marker. A 9 mm handgun and illegal ammunition were also allegedly seized.
James was charged with numerous drug distribution and possession offenses and firearm charges, including possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and use of a firearm in a trafficking crime.
Harper was charged with drug distribution and possession.
Police also reportedly found drug packaging materials and paraphernalia. | https://www.times-news.com/news/local_news/two-face-drug-charges-after-interstate-traffic-stop/article_2f081902-1252-11ed-a3ca-63c7ca4514c7.html | 2022-08-02T14:35:30Z | https://www.times-news.com/news/local_news/two-face-drug-charges-after-interstate-traffic-stop/article_2f081902-1252-11ed-a3ca-63c7ca4514c7.html | false |
High-stakes primaries today
Elections are being held Tuesday in five states, including one where abortion is on the ballot, and another where former President Donald Trump issued an endorsement.
Examined
Examined
What’s next for Russia?
Jun 29What comes next after Texas school shooting?
May 25What's next for abortion rights in America?
May 03The new battle for voting rights
May 02How we can build a clean and renewable future
Apr 19The fight for Kyiv
Mar 11Examining extremism in the military
Apr 27Gun violence: An American epidemic?
Oct 25Border crisis: What’s happening at the US-Mexico border?
Jun 18Remembering George Floyd: A year of protest
May 25The source of COVID-19: What we know
Apr 07How did the GameStop stock spike on Wall Street happen?
Feb 12Why are people hesitant to trust a COVID-19 vaccine?
Dec 10How climate change and forest management make wildfires harder to contain
Sep 29Disparity in police response: Black Lives Matter protests and Capitol riot
Feb 232020 in review: A year unlike any other
Dec 22Examined: How Putin keeps power
Mar 12Why don’t the Electoral College and popular vote always match up?
Oct 29US crosses 250,000 coronavirus deaths
Nov 182nd Impeachment Trial: What this could mean for Trump
Feb 08Presidential transition of power: Examined
Dec 01How Donald Trump spent his last days as president
Jan 18How Joe Biden's inauguration will be different from previous years
Jan 15Belarus’ ongoing protests: Examined
Dec 04Trump challenges the vote and takes legal action
Nov 052020’s DNC and RNC are different than any before
Aug 17What is happening with the USPS?
Aug 20Voting in 2020 during COVID-19
Oct 13Disinformation in 2020
Oct 30
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PORTO TOLLE, Italy (AP) — Drought and unusually hot weather have raised the salinity in Italy’s largest delta, where the mighty Po River feeds into the Adriatic Sea south of Venice, and it’s killing rice fields along with the shellfish that are a key ingredient in one of Italy’s culinary specialties: spaghetti with clams.
At least one-third of the stock of prized double-valve clams raised in the Po Delta have died off. Plants along the banks of the Po River are wilting as they drink in water from increasingly salty aquifers and secondary waterways have dried up, shrinking amphibians and birds’ wetland homes.
“It is evident that there is an entire system with an ecology that will have permanent problems,’’ said Giancarlo Mantovani, director of Po River Basin Authority. The ecosystem includes the Po Delta Park, which along with neighboring lands in Veneto form a reserve recognized by UNESCO for its biodiversity.
The amount of water entering the delta from the Po River is at an all-time low, hitting just 95 cubic meters (3,350 cubic feet) a second last month, due to drought conditions caused by a lack of wintertime snowpack and spring and summer rains. That is one-tenth of annual averages. It has been nearly two months since farmers have been able to tap the river water for agriculture.
The impact may be even more lasting, as saltwater is leaching inland distances never before recorded, and seeping into aquifers, underground layers of rock that can hold water.
And while deltas are by definition an area of exchange between fresh and salt water, the movement is becoming more and more one-directional: Inland penetration of saltwater has increased from two kilometers (just over a mile) in the 1960s and 10 kilometers (six miles) in the 1980s to an astounding 38 kilometers (nearly 24 miles) this year.
“The territory around the Po is three meters below sea level, therefore there is a continual flow of saline water that is going into the aquifers,’’ Mantovani said. “We are therefore not only creating an agricultural problem, a human problem, but also an environmental problem. … This is a perfect storm.”
For growers of clams, excessive salinity, high temperatures and the resulting spread of algae are suffocating the mollusk that is the centerpiece of one of summertime Italy’s favorite dishes: Spaghetti alle vongole. And none are more prized than the vongole veraci with a striped and grooved shell that are raised in the Adriatic Sea.
“You can see the clams are suffering,’’ said Katisucia Bellan, who has been clamming for 27 years. “In the afternoon, with this heat, the lagoon dries up. You can pass with the tractor here.”
According to the Coldiretti agricultural lobby, this year’s die-off could accelerate if the proper exchange of salt and fresh water is not restored. It blames the failure to remove sediment from the delta, which allows oxygen and fresh water into the lagoon, for aggravating the situation.
Meanwhile, clam farmers worried that more stock could die have rushed to market while they still have mollusks to sell. This abundance has forced down prices, creating more economic hardship. “There is a double negative effect: die-off and lower prices,’’ said Coldiretti’s Alessandro Faccioli said.
Nearby rice growers also are watching the rise of salinity with increasing anxiety. The paddies of the Po Delta are a small part of Italy’s national rice production, which is centered in drought-stricken Piedmont and Lombardy closer to the source of the Po River. While the bigger producers are suffering from a lack of water in their fields, those in the delta are suffering the increased salt content, which is killing off plants.
Grower Elisa Moretto, who runs a small family business, hopes they can salvage one-third of their crop this year, but that remains to be seen. If she can eke a profit is up to other forces, including increased fuel and fertilizer costs.
But the real worry is for the future, if salinity rises and causes permanent damage to the aquifers.
“If that happens, everything dies,’’ Moretto said.
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TROY, Mich., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MOTOR Information Systems, a Hearst company, announces two new products to integrate repair order transactions between shop management systems and third-party software and service providers. This new automotive data suite, MOTOR Insights, enables shops to easily connect to the cloud and bridge the gap across a variety of service record formats and standards.
- MOTOR Shop Connect helps third-party software and service providers integrate with shops by providing detailed repair order data from the aftermarket via the cloud. By supporting all major aftermarket shop management systems, software and service providers may integrate their community of shops more effectively and join an existing network of more than 20,000 shops. Insights include detailed service and vehicle activity and history, such as service location, description and dates of service and repair, vehicle part details, manufacturer information and more.
- MOTOR Campaign Connect helps third-party software and service providers and marketing companies drive demand to shops with a cloud-based solution that powers marketing campaigns such as service reminder programs, product and service promotions, customer service index (CSI) surveys and more. Insights include vehicle service details plus full VIN, customer name, address, phone and email.
"These are the first two products to come out of MOTOR Insights. While these capabilities have been available in the franchise dealer market for over a decade, MOTOR will now bring similar capabilities to the aftermarket," said Jeff Nosek, MOTOR's president. "We are thrilled to add these new services to MOTOR's industry-leading automotive data solutions for aftermarket businesses. With the average vehicle lifespan increasing, and subsequent increased demand for aftermarket repair, MOTOR Insights will be a game changer in enhancing customer and partner relationships."
For more information about MOTOR, visit motor.com.
MOTOR Information Systems, a Hearst Company, is one of the world's premier suppliers of automotive data and since 1903, has provided accurate, thorough and timely information. To learn more about MOTOR, visit motor.com.
Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services and media company with operations in 40 countries. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading gaming tech company OPTX has welcomed Vice President of Sales JP Symeonidis, officially expanding the company into Canada.
"Considering the success OPTX has had across the states, the decision to expand to Canada was a no-brainer," Brooke Fiumara, co-CEO of OPTX, shared. "JP is the perfect puzzle piece fit for V.P. of Sales in Canada. His lengthy resume is only outweighed by the connections he has forged during his time in the gaming tech industry." The award-winning gaming tech company is proud to welcome JP Symeonidis, who will work directly out of the province of Quebec.
Boasting nineteen years of sales experience, sixteen of which have been in the gaming tech space, Symeonidis is a seasoned professional in the industry. His prior accolades include working as the Director of Sales for Amaya and promoting the company's products around the globe, spanning across Canada, the Caribbean, and countries in both Western and Eastern Europe. At Amaya, he also helped acquire a 4.9-billion-dollar business within five years. Since then, he held a position he still regards highly at Scientific Games – but the pandemic put a premature end to his time there as Canada's economy shut down.
Symeonidis expressed his enthusiasm in joining OPTX, emphasizing his draw to the role. To him, this role is about more than just business. "I'm always there for my customers; I'm very customer driven. After sixteen years in the business, my customers are more like friends." Additional motivation for him to join OPTX stemmed from the innerworkings of the company itself. "I love the forward-thinking and innovative nature of OPTX. The company's focus on its product from an operational mindset to better the functionality in casinos aligns with my personal mission to streamline and optimize an industry that serves as an entertainment haven for so many," he said.
He looks forward to making OPTX shine in Canada. For more information about OPTX or to schedule a demo, go to www.OPTX.com.
ABOUT OPTX:
OPTX was founded in mid-2019 by former casino executives that believe only through the union of operations, people and technology can impactful results be achieved. The OPTX solution is designed from the ground up to simplify complex processes and improve operational efficiency. As an enterprise technology solution for casino operators, OPTX gathers the meaningful player data from multiple source systems, cleanses it and then presents it in an understandably clear way. For more information about OPTX go to www.OPTX.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I saw the need for a drink container specially designed for toddlers and young children that is less of a hassle and not as messy," said an inventor from Doerun, Ga., "so I invented the LEAKPROOF DISPOSABLE SIPPY CUP."
The invention provides drinks for youngsters with minimal hassle and mess as it is easier for a young child to handle than standard drink bottles. Parents would have the convenience of buying drinks for a toddler while on the go, eliminating the hassle of transferring beverages to a standard toddler cup. Its convenient design is easy to use and practical. Variations could also be made available.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-1001, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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TROY, Mich., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MOTOR Information Systems, a Hearst company, announces two new products to integrate repair order transactions between shop management systems and third-party software and service providers. This new automotive data suite, MOTOR Insights, enables shops to easily connect to the cloud and bridge the gap across a variety of service record formats and standards.
- MOTOR Shop Connect helps third-party software and service providers integrate with shops by providing detailed repair order data from the aftermarket via the cloud. By supporting all major aftermarket shop management systems, software and service providers may integrate their community of shops more effectively and join an existing network of more than 20,000 shops. Insights include detailed service and vehicle activity and history, such as service location, description and dates of service and repair, vehicle part details, manufacturer information and more.
- MOTOR Campaign Connect helps third-party software and service providers and marketing companies drive demand to shops with a cloud-based solution that powers marketing campaigns such as service reminder programs, product and service promotions, customer service index (CSI) surveys and more. Insights include vehicle service details plus full VIN, customer name, address, phone and email.
"These are the first two products to come out of MOTOR Insights. While these capabilities have been available in the franchise dealer market for over a decade, MOTOR will now bring similar capabilities to the aftermarket," said Jeff Nosek, MOTOR's president. "We are thrilled to add these new services to MOTOR's industry-leading automotive data solutions for aftermarket businesses. With the average vehicle lifespan increasing, and subsequent increased demand for aftermarket repair, MOTOR Insights will be a game changer in enhancing customer and partner relationships."
For more information about MOTOR, visit motor.com.
MOTOR Information Systems, a Hearst Company, is one of the world's premier suppliers of automotive data and since 1903, has provided accurate, thorough and timely information. To learn more about MOTOR, visit motor.com.
Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services and media company with operations in 40 countries. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com.
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COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MLG Attorneys at Law is proud to present the winners of its annual "Never Stop Learning" scholarship, to assist Orange County high school seniors with their journey into higher education. First place winner, Febronia Genidy, will receive $1,000 for college, a year-long mentorship with MLG principal Jonathan Michaels and the opportunity to attend a civil jury trial. Second place winner, Ava Mendoza, will receive a $500 scholarship. Third place winner, Luke Goldade will receive a $250 scholarship.
Febronia, Ava, and Luke showed a passion for the pursuit of justice, provided evidence for the injustices they identified and solutions that suggest a real commitment to change the system. At MLG, we designed the scholarship to challenge young adults to push their thinking into areas not previously examined and seek solutions. We were delighted that so many applicants did just that and congratulate all who entered.
"Education is the cornerstone of success, and we are proud to support our winners as they have demonstrated a desire to change the inequalities in our society," said Jonathan Michaels. "I am particularly excited to mentor Febronia, as it will help her develop leadership skills and gain a broader understanding of the legal system."
You can read their complete essays and learn more about the MLG Scholarship program at www.mlgaplc.com/scholarship.
Located in Orange County, California, MLG's team of trial lawyers represent the legal interests of those in the automotive industry. MLG fights for car accident victims where vehicle defects result in serious personal injury or death. Follow DefectAttorney on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Visit https://mlgaplc.com/ to learn more about MLG Attorneys at Law.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for APDN, NTNX, BGRY, QNRX, and SPWR.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
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Urumqi: cultural relics, sweat-blooded horses, international grand bazaar
KASHGAR, China, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urumqi is located in the central part of Xinjiang, the hinterland of Eurasia. The city has Xinjiang ethnic characteristics and regional culture, as well as high-rise buildings and convenient transportation. It is currently one of the most popular tourist destinations in Xinjiang.
Xinjiang Museum, located on Northwest Road within Urumqi, is the largest collection museum of cultural relics and specimens in Xinjiang, focusing on as many as 1,570 pieces (groups) of precious cultural relics from various periods from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. The museum uses holographic projection technology to integrate artefacts into living scenes, and also offers immersive heritage theatre productions.
Xinjiang International Bazaar Pedestrian Street, known as the "Window of Xinjiang", is a special bazaar with Islamic-style architecture, ethnic commerce and Xinjiang cuisine, where you can buy a variety of inexpensive small goods with Xinjiang's regional characteristics.
The Wild Horse Ancient Ecological Park in Urumqi covers an area of 200 acres and protects substantial ancient ecological resources, such as nearly 300 silicified woods, black iron meteorites, Przewalski's wild horses and sweat-blooded horses.
The Xinjiang Art Theatre Mukam Art Troupe provides performances of the world intangible cultural heritage item "Uyghur Twelve Mukams".
Kashgar: A Vibrant Millennium City
The Etigar Mosque, located on the west side of Etigar Square in downtown Kashgar, covers an area of 16,800 square meters and is the largest Muslim "gathering place" in Xinjiang, with 2-3,000 people worshipping here every day and 6-7,000 male Muslims worshipping on Friday afternoons.
In the village of Tovankwu Cusak, known as the village of ethnic musical instruments, Ethnic music and the making of ethnic musical instruments are passed down. More than 50 types of musical instruments in 27 categories are produced by hand here. Nearly 300 local families make and produce musical instruments by hand, covering almost all types of traditional Uyghur instruments. The village once built the world's largest Dutar, which is 4.97 meters long and took 45 days. The great instrument maker Elkhen Timur once built a 3.75-meter-long Hotwarp and a 5.7-meter-long Sattar. This village was thus selected as one of the first national demonstration bases for the productive protection of intangible cultural heritage, to promote the production of ethnic musical instruments and the transmission of ethnic music.
Other recommended monuments
Kizil Grottoes, Kizil Gaha Beacon, and Subash Buddhist Temple Site in Aksu
The Kizil Grottoes, located in Aksu, Xinjiang, were dug roughly in the 3rd century AD. Currently, there are still 81 grottoes with exquisite murals, which are the cultural relics of the ancient State of Qiuci. The ancient Buddhist grottoes were just visited by foreign students from Zhejiang Normal University last month.
The Kizil Gaha Beacon is the earliest and best-preserved beacon site on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road, and is located in a prime location on the northern route of the Silk Road.
Subash Buddhist Temple, which has a history of more than 1,700 years, is a relatively well-preserved site with a pagoda as the center, surrounded by temples, caves, halls, monastery rooms and other buildings. The site was the center of Buddhist culture in Guzi and even in the western regions (Xiyu) during the period from Wei-Jin periods to Tang Dynasty.
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San Diego Padres emerge as the leading contenders to land Juan Soto from the Nats on MLB trade deadline day... as they launch 'aggressive' attempt to acquire superstar (and they want Josh Bell too!)
- San Diego Padres are reportedly the favorites to get star slugger Juan Soto
- Clubs are frantically working away to pull off deals before MLB trade deadline
- The trade cutoff is 6pm Tuesday and it looks as though Soto will be on the move
- NL West club Padres also keen on Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell
San Diego Padres are putting their foot on the gas in their pursuit of Washington Nationals star Juan Soto.
It's MLB trade deadline day with clubs desperate to pull off deals as they bid to improve their playoffs push.
And the Padres have emerged as the frontrunners to land sought-after Soto Tuesday, according to The Washington Post.
San Diego Padres are putting foot on the gas in their pursuit of Juan Soto (L) and Josh Bell (R)
The report claims that they are also after Nationals' first baseman Josh Bell as well before the trade window slams shut at 6pm.
While the New York Post report that Padres are showing huge intent for both players with 'aggressive' efforts.
Soto homered in his possible swansong for the Nationals Monday as they fell to a 7-3 loss to the New York Mets.
Soto homered in his possible swansong for the Nationals Monday as they fell to a 7-3 loss
The slugger - one of the game's brightest young talents - was given a warm reception by Nationals fans and received a standing ovation, in what appeared to be his final game for Washington.
Soto has received numerous contract extension proposals with the Nats, with the most recent being a reported 15-year, $440million deal.
Had he signed, the 2022 Home Run Derby winner would have become the highest paid player in baseball, surpassing Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout on a $426.5m deal.
Soto would add more firepower to a Padres team four games clear in the wildcard race. The Padres are currently 11 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers as the pair fight it out for first place in the NL West. The Dodgers have also been linked to Soto.
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EXCLUSIVE: Celebs Go Dating's Anna Williamson recalls being unable to SWALLOW and feeling 'insane' during 'terrible' mental breakdown while in a psychologically abusive relationship
- Anna revealed that she suffered with Globus pharyngeus - the sensation of a lump in the throat when no true lump exists - during the height of her breakdown
- The TV star, 41, recalled: 'I couldn't swallow or hold food down, or even water'
- 'My panic attacks were debilitating. I couldn't think or see. I developed obsessive compulsive behaviours. I wasn't eating I was so anxious' explained Anna
- If you have been affected by this story, contact Women's Aid at www.womensaid.org.uk
She's known for guiding famous faces through romantic encounters.
And in an upcoming podcast episode obtained exclusively by MailOnline, Anna Williamson admits she 'couldn't swallow' and 'felt insane' during a 'terrible' mental breakdown while in a psychologically abusive relationship.
The Celebs Go Dating guru, 41, opened up about the frightening experience, which took place in her twenties, and explained that it resulted in her feeling unable to eat and suffering with OCD and 'debilitating panic attacks.'
EXCLUSIVE: In an upcoming podcast episode, Anna Williamson, 41, admits she 'couldn't swallow' and 'felt insane' during a mental breakdown while in an abusive relationship
Speaking to Made In Chelsea's Sophie Hermann and Fredrik Ferrier on their Friends With Benefits podcast, Anna confessed: 'I had a terrible mental breakdown in my 20s when I was presenting kids TV.
'I didn't know what the hell had happened to me, and I was in a psychologically abusive relationship at the time, and I was people pleasing and all kinds of things were going on for me.
'I took a massive step back. Had therapy myself, and realised how amazing it was. Thought it was just one of those things that other people did.
'Then I started looking into it and studying it behind the camera. I started learning about it and then practicing privately as a private psychotherapist.'
Awful: The TV star opened up about the experience, which took place in her 20, and explained that it resulted in her feeling unable to eat and suffering OCD (Pictured in 2011 on Daybreak)
Anna explained how this led her back onto TV when a few TV producers that she'd worked reached out when ITV needed a replacement for the late Denise Robinson when she took a break over the summer
Elsewhere in the podcast, discussing her bad mental health experiences, Anna - who is mum to son Vincenzo and daughter Eleanora with husband Alex Di Pasquale - recalled: 'I've had mental breakdowns in my 20s, I've had post-natal breakdowns.
'I had a spectacular breakdown, very publicly, because I did it pretty much almost on air when I was working on ITV breakfast over 14 years ago.
'I was basically suffering in silence with really bad panic attacks and anxiety. It was all to do with, I was in this mentally abusive relation but I didn't know it at the time. I was 25.
'I was coercively controlled. It was a really bad time. I was feeling very trapped but not understanding what to do with it. I was gradually being pulled away from my family. I'd been coping for 6 months.
'I had chronic insomnia. I wasn't eating because I'm so anxious. I developed a condition called globus pharyngeus where I couldn't swallow or hold food down, or even water.
'My panic attacks were debilitating. And I felt like I was insane. I couldn't think or see. I developed obsessive compulsive behaviours. I wasn't eating I was so anxious, I physically couldn't swallow. I felt like I was insane.'
Anna admitted she'd not slept for days when she turned up to work at ITV 'hanging on by a thread,' and a colleague asked if she was okay which left her in tears and jumping in a taxi home, realising that she needed help.
The Friends With Benefits podcast episode featuring Anna Williamson is available from Wednesday 3 August.
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Phoebe Burgess glows during an impromptu fashion show in a public bathroom - after taking a swipe at ex-husband Sam Burgess
Phoebe Burgess looked glowing and happy as she had an impromptu fashion show in a public bathroom on Tuesday.
The podcaster, 33, shared an image to Instagram dressed all in an all-black ensemble which featured a shirt and jeans beneath a leather jacket.
Her blonde bob fell in soft waves and she accessorised her look with a a silver buckled belt and a mix of silver and gold rings and bracelets.
Phoebe Burgess, 33, (pictured) looked glowing and happy as she had an impromptu fashion show in a public restroom on Tuesday. The podcaster dressed all in an all-black ensemble, featuring a shirt, jeans and leather jacket
This follows Phoebe's real and raw talk on her podcast last week as she opened up about her ex-husband Sam Burgess.
During a chat about open relationships, she spoke about jealousy and said she wished she checked Sam's phone during their ill-fated four-year marriage.
The mother-of-two said she would have saved herself 'years of pain' if she wasn't trying to be the 'cool, chill girl'.
This follows Phoebe's real and raw talk on her podcast last week as she opened up about her ex-husband Sam Burgess, 33, (left)
'I want to know about jealousy, does jealousy come into play (in open relationships)?' Phoebe said.
'I imagine, for me, I remember always wanting to be and very much being the cool girl, "I'm chill, I don't need to check your phone."
'Looking back, big f**king mistake! I think I could have saved myself a couple of years of pain,' she added with a laugh.
During a chat about open relationships, she spoke about jealousy and her ill-fated four-year marriage to Sam Burgess. Both pictured
But Phoebe said she wanted to trust Sam was doing the right thing in their marriage.
'I think I wanted to inhabit the space you were looking for, you're not owning somebody, it's choosing to be with somebody and hoping they're making that choice back,' she explained.
'I think jealousy can come up in a way it can tear a relationship apart, especially if it's just in your mind or someone is gaslighting you.'
The mother-of-two said she would have saved herself 'years of pain' if she wasn't trying to be the 'cool, chill girl'
Former Rabbitohs star Sam, 33, admitted to cheating on Phoebe during their marriage when he appeared on SAS Australia.
The pair split in October 2019 after four tumultuous years of marriage.
They had initially separated in December 2018 - shortly after the birth of their son, Billy - but reconciled in April, only to end things for good six months later.
Phoebe and Sam also share Poppy who is five-years-old.
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15-year-old girl reported missing from Southaven
Published: Aug. 2, 2022 at 9:06 AM CDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - A 15-year-old girl is missing from Southaven, Mississippi.
Southaven Police Department says Tiearrany Baugh was last seen walking westbound on Forest Down towards Getwell Road Monday night.
She was wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans and a backpack with the word “Candy” on it.
Police believe she was possibly headed to Memphis.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, call 662-393-8652.
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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First quarter financial results for Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) will be made available at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 3 through a press release posted to the company's Investor Relations website: http://ir.bookingholdings.com.
Booking Holdings intends to hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 3 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its second quarter financial results. The event will be webcasted at http://ir.bookingholdings.com. Audio replays will be available on the website for seven days thereafter.
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About Booking Holdings
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world's leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through six primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, Rentalcars.com, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on Twitter @BookingHoldings.
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ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting an Indiana police officer during a traffic stop had made a song about killing an officer, investigators said Monday.
Carl Boards II was charged with murder and other crimes, a day after Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz was gunned down in the wee hours Sunday in Madison County, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Indianapolis.
The 24-year-old officer was shot in the head after stopping Boards' car. Investigators found 36 rifle bullet casings and damage to the patrol car's hood, windshield and driver’s door.
Shahnavaz' gun was still in its holster when he was taken to a hospital, Richard Clay of the Indiana State Police said in a court filing.
Boards, 42, owns a barber shop in Marion, Indiana. Police went to the shop and interviewed a man who lives in an apartment above the business.
The man indicated that Boards “made a recorded song making statements that if he was ever caught by police that he would kill them,” Clay said.
Boards was released from parole a year ago. His criminal record goes back to 1999 and includes convictions involving guns and drugs, Clay said.
It wasn't immediately know if Boards has an attorney yet who could comment on the allegations.
Shahnavaz served in the U.S. Army for five years before becoming a police officer about a year ago.
“His dream was to serve others and we are proud of what he accomplished in such a short time, both in the military and with Elwood police,” Fishers High School Principal Jason Urban said. “The entire FHS Tiger family grieves this tragic loss of such a promising young man full of talent and potential.” | https://www.wlfi.com/news/man-charged-with-murder-in-weekend-slaying-of-indiana-cop/article_0318ee96-126d-11ed-9d58-db541190324a.html | 2022-08-02T14:50:48Z | https://www.wlfi.com/news/man-charged-with-murder-in-weekend-slaying-of-indiana-cop/article_0318ee96-126d-11ed-9d58-db541190324a.html | true |
Franco Lombardo and his mamma, Rosa Prestigiacomo, used to argue about the dish often. What exactly should they call the bowl of broken linguine and fresh vegetables splashed with broth that he grew up eating during the summers of his Palermo youth?
“My mother would say, ‘It’s a pasta!’ I’d say, ‘No! It’s a soup!’ So, we finally agreed: it’s Summer Soup!”
The dish now called Pasta Rustica that’s served often as a special at Lombardo’s Sapori Trattoria Italiana in Collingswood is a hybrid, with pasta cooked and served to order, then floated with seasonal produce in a pool of broth just shallow enough to keep it moist. It’s exactly the kind of soulful, homestyle special that has distinguished Sapori over its charming 19 years from the abbondanza of cookie-cutter Italian kitchens elsewhere across the region (not to mention Collingswood). His hearty stew of sausage and country ribs is another gem not to be missed.
What is clear about Pasta Rustica is that it’seasily adaptable to beautifully showcase the freshest produce of the moment — sweet peas and artichokes during our early summer visit — which simmer in broth only as long as it takes to cook the linguine al dente. As summer progresses, Lombardo subs out the peas for other pulses, like fresh Borlotti or cranberry beans, Umbrian lentils, fresh favas or green chickpeas.
“This dish is more of a technique than a recipe. I usually don’t really measure anything. But I know what it should taste like and can reproduce that flavor,” says Lombardo, 46, who arrived in Philadelphia at age 20 and cooked at La Locanda del Ghiottone before launching his own place. “Cooking this dish reminds me of a stage of my life in Italy, and mamma, too.”
One constant is a savory chicken broth enriched with olive oil and smoked pancetta, as well as a soffrito base of carrots, onions and celery. But also the broken linguine. That may sound like heresy to a pasta purist who believes pasta shapes must not be fussed with. But it is essential to the functionality of this dish.
“(The pasta) has to be a certain size — about an inch long — because you want to be able to eat them with a spoon. It also has to a dried pasta, because its starch thickens the broth while it cooks,” he said. “That was my job as a kid whenever my mother and grandmother, Ninnina, made these legumes in season. They’d say: ‘Here’s a kilo of pasta. Start breaking them, kid!’”
And with that — crack! snap! simmer! — another season’s batch of “Summer Soup” had begun.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Ukraine’s Azov Regiment a terrorist organization, a designation that could lead to terror charges against some of the captured fighters who made their last stand inside Mariupol's shattered steel plant.
Scores of Azov fighters are being prisoner held by Moscow since their surrender in mid-May. Russian authorities have opened criminal cases against them, accusing them of killing civilians. The addition of terrorism charges could mean even longer prison sentences.
The penalties for a terrorist organization’s leaders would be 15 to 20 years in prison and five to 10 years for members of the group, Russian state media said.
In its ruling, the Supreme Court banned the Azov Regiment in Russia. That could also outlaw the regiment in areas of Ukraine occupied by Russian or Russia-backed forces, if those places go ahead with plans to become part of Russia.
In a statement, the Azov Regiment dismissed the ruling, accusing the Kremlin of “looking for new excuses and explanations for its war crimes.” It urged the U.S. and other countries to declare Russia a terrorist state.
The Azov soldiers played a key part in the defense of Mariupol, holding out for weeks at the southern port city's steel mill despite punishing attacks from Russian forces. Ukraine’s president hailed them and other defenders at the plant as heroes.
Moscow has repeatedly portrayed the Azov Regiment as a Nazi group and accused it of atrocities, though no evidence to back up those claims has been made public. In May, Russia’s Prosecutor General’s office filed a motion to designate the regiment a terrorist organization.
The regiment, a unit within Ukraine’s National Guard, has a checkered history. It grew out of a group called the Azov Battalion, formed in 2014 as one of many volunteer brigades assembled to fight Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine.
The Azov Battalion drew its initial fighters from far-right circles and elicited criticism for some of its tactics. Its current members have rejected accusations of extremism.
The regiment’s far-right origins have been seized on by the Kremlin as part of its effort to cast Russia’s invasion as a battle against Nazi influence in Ukraine. Russian state media has repeatedly shown what it claimed to be Nazi insignias, literature and tattoos associated with the regiment.
Last week, dozens of Ukrainian POWs, including defenders of the Mariupol plant, were killed in an explosion at a barracks at a penal colony in Olenivka, an eastern town controlled by pro-Russian separatists. Moscow and Kyiv have blamed each other for the blast, with Kyiv saying Russia blew up the barracks to cover up torture against the POWs.
Meanwhile, the first cargo ship to leave Ukraine since Russia invaded more than five months ago was off the coast of Bulgaria on Tuesday as it headed toward Istanbul and its final destination, Lebanon, putting to the test an agreement signed last month by Moscow and Kyiv to unblock Ukraine's agricultural exports and ease the global food crisis.
An estimated 20 million tons of grain have been stuck in Ukraine since the start of war. The U.N.-brokered agreement to release the grain calls for the establishment of safe corridors through the mined waters outside Ukraine's ports.
The Razoni, which set sail from the Black Sea port of Odesa on Monday with more than 26,000 tons of corn, was expected to reach Istanbul early Wednesday for inspection by Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish and U.N. officials. More ships from Ukraine are expected to follow.
At Odesa alone, at least 16 more vessels, all blocked since Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, were waiting their turn, Ukrainian authorities said.
Global food prices have been soaring in a crisis blamed on the war, global supply chain problems and COVID-19. While Ukraine — and Russia — are major world suppliers of wheat, barley, corn and sunflower oil, the agreement may not in itself make much of a dent in world hunger.
Most of the grain stuck in Ukraine is to feed livestock, according to David Laborde, an expert at the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington. Only 6 million tons is wheat, and just half of that is for human consumption, Laborde said. He said Monday’s shipload is actually chicken feed.
“A few ships leaving Ukraine is not going to be a game changer,” he said.
The departure of the ship came against a backdrop of continued fighting, especially in southern and eastern Ukraine.
In other developments Tuesday:
— American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court for her trial for cannabis possession. Prosecutors called a narcotics expert who analyzed the substance found in Griner's luggage. The defense called a specialist who challenged the analysis as flawed. If convicted, she could get 10 years in prison, though the U.S. has proposed a prisoner swap in hopes of winning her release.
— A train carrying evacuees from the Donetsk region arrived in Kropyvnytskyi in central Ukraine, beginning what Ukrainian authorities described as a compulsory evacuation in the east. Authorities expect to evacuate 200,000 to 220,000 people from the Donetsk region before the fall to get them out of harm's way.
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Fraser reported from Ankara, Turkey. Aya Batrawy contributed from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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‘Uncoupled’ review: Neil Patrick Harris stars in light-hearted drama on love, life and acceptance
August 02, 2022 20:00 ISTNeil Patrick Harris as Michael predictably steals the show, that presents a refreshing and enjoyable new take on normalising gay relationships
Uncoupled is a light-hearted, breezy series about a newly-single gay man in his late 40s, freshly out of a long-term relationship. Created by Sex and the City’s Darren Star and veteran Jeffrey Richman, the series presents a refreshing take on modern-day dating, acceptance, love and life.
The Netflix original series revolves around Michael who is left by his partner Colin after a 17-year relationship. Over the course of eight episodes, the series charts Michael’s journey from being shocked at his boyfriend’s sudden departure, to ultimately accepting his new life.
The plot is set in the first episode itself where Colin tells Michael (a successful realtor in New York City) about his decision, just as the doors to the former’s surprise birthday party open with Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You playing in the background.
Predictably, Neil Patrick Harris as Michael steals the show with his charm. Michael is somewhat self-centred, as is disclosed in a couple’s therapy session; however, his warm nature and quick wit carry the show forward in style. Tisha Campbell as Suzanne perfectly complements Harris in his journey, whilst also having a storyline of her own.
For Michael, there is massive character development in a journey of self-discovery. As someone who has been out of the dating game for nearly two decades, the world of dating seems to have changed a lot.
From blaming himself for the break-up, to getting drunk and ending up being physically hurt, to jeopardising any new relationship that comes his way, Michael eventually grows into a person who understands how to let go of the past and move on in his life. After initially despising his ex-boyfriend, he ultimately comes to terms with reality and even considers being friends with his ex, perhaps later in life. Michael soon realises that it is not always possible to get answers to all the questions in life, and that it is important to focus on and appreciate what we have , instead of crying over what is gone.
The series also highlights the importance of friendship, especially after a breakup. In stark contrast to Michael — who has the constant support of his friends — is 70-year-old Claire (Marcia Gay Harden), who was also left by her husband, but does not have any friends to share her worries with.
In recent times, numerous shows and movies have seen depictions of LGBTQIA+ relationships. However, Uncoupled presents a new take on normalising gay relationships by moving away from the conventional storyline of gay couples facing trouble due to their sexual orientation, finally leading to a happy ending. The show talks about how, just like any heterosexual couple, homosexual partners also face problems such as falling out of love, the consequent separation, and so on.
Uncoupled also hints at various other plot points and issues, but doesn’t dive too deep into them. Single motherhood is explored through the character of Suzanne, who is bold and unapologetic about her life choices. Claire, coming from a generation where gender fluidity didn’t even exist, is seen to be accepting her daughter who is non-binary. Another character, who steals the scene, is the female priest at the Jonathans’ wedding.
At one point, you do feel there could have been more depth to the show. Moreover, around the fourth and fifth episodes, the storyline seems to be getting monotonous. However, it picks up soon enough to get you hooked again, with the climax definitely being worth the wait as it leaves you wanting a next season!
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Mickey Callaway: Daniel Zamora has earned a lot of trust
CHICAGO — Daniel Zamora is 25, joined the Mets directly from Double-A Binghamton and mostly throws a high-70s slider. And the former Stony Brook pitcher has quickly found his way into the good graces of manager Mickey Callaway, who trusted him in a difficult situation Wednesday: bottom of the 11th, bases loaded, one out.
It didn’t work out for the Mets and Zamora, who allowed a single to Ben Zobrist, the grounder squeaking through the middle for a 2-1 walk-off Cubs win. That Callaway turned to him at all spoke to Zamora’s limited body of work: 2.08 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and six strikeouts in 4 1⁄3 innings.
Zamora has also picked up a pair of one-batter holds.
“He’s earned a lot [of trust],” Callaway said. “He comes in there and throws the ball over the plate and gives us a chance like he did [Wednesday]. That’s what we were looking for.
“It’s a tough spot. He executed the pitches he wanted to and got the ground ball. It was kind of a weaker ground ball and it just kind of went right in between everybody. Two feet to the right or left, maybe it’s a double play.”
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Jacob deGrom has been historically unlucky. Eight times this season, he has pitched at least seven innings, allowed no more than one run and did not get the win. That ties Roger Craig (1963 Mets) for the most such starts in a season in the live-ball era (1920) . . . Jason Vargas’ strikeout of Ian Happ in the fifth was the 1,000th of his career . . . Robert Gsellman (strep throat) was available only on an emergency basis Wednesday, Callaway said, but should be good to go Friday . . . Kevin Plawecki did not go to San Francisco with the team Wednesday, instead heading to Arizona to be with his wife, who is due to have their first child . . . Jacob Rhame joined the Mets as the 26th man for their regularly scheduled game, his ninth stint in the majors this year. He allowed two runs in an inning . . . Todd Frazier on the rest of the Mets’ season: “Let’s start ruining some guys’ playoff hopes.” | https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mickey-callaway-daniel-zamora-has-earned-a-lot-of-trust-n41130 | 2022-08-02T14:56:22Z | https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mickey-callaway-daniel-zamora-has-earned-a-lot-of-trust-n41130 | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — State and local poets laureate from Alabama to Hawaii will each receive $50,000 grants from the Academy of American Poets, awards given for “positive contributions to their communities.”
The academy announced Tuesday that it will distribute $1.1 million to 22 laureates through its Poets Laureate Fellowship program. Since 2019, a total of $4.35 million has been given to 81 poets. The money is used for poetry programs, as submitted to the Academy of American Poets.
“Poets laureate at state and local levels promote the art of poetry and the position is an important way to recognize the place and possibilities that poets and poetry have in civic life, including in helping communities address issues of importance,” the academy’s statement reads in part.
Recipients include Emanuelee Outspoken Bean of Houston, Nebraska’s state laureate Matt Mason and Kealoha Wong of Hawaii. Other Laureate Fellows include Ashley M. Jones of Alabama, Lynne Thompson of Los Angeles and Gwen Nell Westerman of Minnesota.
On Tuesday, the Academy of American Poets also announced that it would give a total of $72,200 to eight local non-profit organizations that support the Fellows’ proposed projects.
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A clerk at an Auburn gas station shot and killed a robbery suspect shortly before midnight Monday, authorities told several local media outlets.
An employee at a station in the 200 block of Auburn Way South shot the alleged suspect around 11:45 p.m., a spokesperson for the Auburn Police Department told KING 5.
The person died in the parking lot, police told KING 5.
The identity of the shooting victim will be released by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India will give a $100 million line of credit to the Maldives to support development projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday after holding talks with his counterpart, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Solih arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit. The two countries inked six agreements to boost cooperation in several areas, including disaster management, cyber security and affordable housing.
The two leaders also marked the start of construction on the Greater Male Connectivity Project, a 6.74- kilometer- (4.2 mile)- long bridge and causeway funded by India that will connect the nation’s capital, Male, to three other islands.
Both stressed the importance of close ties between their two countries as vital for peace and stability in the region.
“There has been renewed vigor in the friendly ties between India and Maldives. Our closeness has increased,” Modi said, adding that despite challenges sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic, cooperation between the two countries has strengthened.
Solih said the two leaders discussed terrorism and the need to “enhance maritime safety and security in the Indian Ocean region”. Neither mentioned China, but Solih’s election in 2018 marked a shift from his predecessor, Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, who developed close ties with Beijing in an area India considers as its backyard.
India has been concerned by Yameen’s leaning towards China, which has sought to gain more influence in the Indian Ocean. The former president had pledged support for China’s Belt and Road Initiative, with the country investing in many infrastructure projects in the Maldives.
“The Maldives will always remain a true friend of India,” Solih said on Tuesday, adding that the relationship between the two will be “of the highest priority”.
His visit follows an announcement that he will run for re-election in 2023. Since coming to power, the Maldivian president has touted his government’s “India-first policy” and has pledged full support toward deepening ties with New Delhi. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/india-announces-a-100-million-credit-line-to-the-maldives/ | 2022-08-02T14:58:52Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/india-announces-a-100-million-credit-line-to-the-maldives/ | true |
NATIONAL PARK, N.J. (AP) — Researchers believe they have uncovered in a mass grave in New Jersey the remains of as many as 12 Hessian soldiers who fought during the Revolutionary War, officials announced Tuesday.
The remains, found at the site of Fort Mercer and the 1777 Battle of Red Bank, rested for 245 years until a human femur was found in June during an archaeologicall dig of a trench system that surrounded the fort, scientists said. Additional excavation yielded more skeletal remains and items including pewter and brass buttons and a King George III gold guinea, which would have been a soldier’s pay for a month.
A team of scientists from Rowan University and officials from Gloucester County presented their preliminary findings during a news conference at Red Bank Battlefield Park, just south of Philadelphia.
Officials believe the remains are part of a mass grave of Hessian soldiers — German troops hired by the British — who were part of about 377 troops killed by Colonial forces during the Battle of Red Bank. Americans lost 14, historians said.
The victory allowed Americans at the fort to delay the British from moving supplies up the Delaware River.
“Based on everything we’ve found and the context of what we’ve found, these appear to be Hessians," Wade Catts, principal archaeologist for South River Heritage Consulting of Delaware, said in a statement.
The remains have been turned over to forensic anthropologists at the New Jersey State Police forensic unit to extract DNA from the bones and teeth to identify their origin. Additional studies are being conducted to examine life history, health and disease.
The scientists hope they can identify the remains and find their descendants.
“We’re hoping that eventually, perhaps, we can find some of these individuals,” Rowan University public historian Jennifer Janofsky said in a statement. “If we can extract their stories, and if we can tell their stories, it lets us put a name to a face. And that, to me, is a very powerful moment in public history."
Officials said the remains were excavated with “extraordinary attention” to preserving the dignity of war dead.
When the study is complete, they will be interred at another site, and the trench will be refilled. The land will be incorporated into the park on a bluff overlooking the river.
“Archaeology is helping us better understand what happened on the battlefield,” Janofsky said.
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Beshear said the ongoing search and rescue efforts remain “active.” He said officials have performed 1,300 water rescues. He said more bodies were found overnight and the official death toll will rise.
The governor said with high heat expected in the coming days and access to air conditioning and drinking water cut off, cooling centers will be open in eight counties.
The governor also announced there has been $2.3 million raised for the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund to go toward flooding relief efforts.
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Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension will stand only if the NFL allows it.
The punishment given to the Cleveland Browns quarterback by disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy fell far short of the one-year suspension the league wanted.
No problem. Because of the collective bargaining agreement, the league can appeal Robinson’s decision and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell or a person he designates could then increase the suspension and impose a substantial fine.
The ball is in the NFL’s court.
The league has three days to file an appeal and is mulling its options.
Still, the NFL Players Association could then try to challenge Goodell’s ruling on an appeal in federal court.
One league official told The Associated Press before the three-day disciplinary hearing was held in June that both sides should try to avoid an appeal. The union already announced Sunday night it would abide by Robinson’s ruling.
However, public reaction could determine the NFL’s next step. It wouldn’t be the first time the league reacts to an outcry from its followers.
“The NFL may be a ‘forward-facing’ organization, but it is not necessarily a forward-looking one,” Robinson wrote in the conclusion to her 16-page report on the suspension. “Just as the NFL responded to violent conduct after a public outcry, so it seems the NFL is responding to yet another public outcry about Mr. Watson’s conduct. At least in the former situation, the Policy was changed and applied proactively. Here, the NFL is attempting to impose a more dramatic shift in its culture without the benefit of fair notice to — and consistency of consequence for — those in the NFL subject to the Policy.”
Robinson was referring to the league changing its personal conduct policy in 2014 after former Baltimore Ravens star running back Ray Rice was initially suspended two games for domestic violence. Rice was later banished indefinitely after video of the incident surfaced. An arbitrator overturned that suspension but Rice never played again in the league.
Back then, Goodell had authority to impose discipline for violations of the personal conduct policy. That changed in the 2020 CBA when the union negotiated the process to have a disciplinary officer make that ruling.
In handing down a six-game suspension, Robinson noted the league acknowledged during the hearing that its recommended punishment was “unprecedented” and she concluded the NFL should not change its standards of discipline for nonviolent sexual assault without giving fair notice to players.
“While it may be entirely appropriate to more severely discipline players for non-violent sexual conduct, I do not believe it is appropriate to do so without notice of the extraordinary change this position portends for the NFL and its players,” Robinson wrote.
To be clear: Robinson sided with the NFL in determining Watson violated three provisions of the personal conduct policy: sexual assault; conduct posing a genuine danger to the safety and well-being of another person; and conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity of the NFL.
The retired federal judge also rejected Watson’s denials of wrongdoing and considered his “lack of expressed remorse” to be an aggravating factor.
But, she couldn’t impose the severe penalty the NFL sought because it would be changing the penalty after the act.
Using Goodell’s words in Tom Brady’s deflated footballs case, she wrote: “I am bound ‘by standards of fairness and consistency of treatment among players similarly situated.’”
Now, it’s up to the NFL to accept her decision or appeal, and there are varying opinions within the league offices.
The NFL potentially faces a no-win situation.
An appeal would undermine the collectively bargained process with the jointly appointed disciplinary officer, and make it seem like a sham. Accepting Robinson’s decision leaves the NFL open to criticism because it could be perceived as lenient.
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California’s governor on Monday declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days to take the step.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the declaration will help California coordinate a government-wide response, seek more vaccines and lead outreach and education efforts on where people can get treatment and vaccination.
“We’ll continue to work with the federal government to secure more vaccines, raise awareness about reducing risk, and stand with the LGBTQ community fighting stigmatization,” Newsom said in a statement announcing his declaration.
Nearly 800 cases of monkeypox have been reported in California, according to state public health officials.
The monkeypox virus spreads through prolonged and close skin-to-skin contact, which can include hugging, cuddling and kissing, as well as through the sharing of bedding, towels and clothing. People getting sick so far have mainly been men who have sex with men, though health officials note that the virus can infect anyone.
“Public health officials are clear: stigma is unacceptable and counterproductive in public health response,” Michelle Gibbons, executive director of the County Health Executives Association of California said in a statement. “The fact is that monkeypox is primarily spread by skin to skin contact and sharing objects like bedding or towels, without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity.”
The type of monkeypox virus identified in this outbreak is rarely fatal, and people usually recover within weeks. But the lesions and blisters caused by the virus are painful, and they can prevent swallowing or bowel movements if in the throat or anus.
The declaration in California came after a similar one in New York state on Saturday, and in San Francisco on Thursday. Newsom’s administration had said as recently as Friday that it was too soon for such a declaration.
After pressing for Newsom to make such a declaration, Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco hailed the governor’s decision.
“The monkeypox outbreak is an emergency, and we need to use every tool we have to control it,” Wiener said.
Newsom’s proclamation allows emergency medical personnel to administer monkeypox vaccines that are approved by the federal government.
That’s similar to a recent law that allows pharmacists to administer vaccines, Newsom’s administration said. It said the state’s response is building on the steps developed during the coronavirus pandemic to set up vaccination clinics and make sure there is outreach to vulnerable populations in cooperation with local and community-based organizations.
California has received more than 61,000 vaccine doses and has distributed more than 25,000 doses.
“We don’t have any time to waste,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said in a statement. She said the nation’s most-populous county must use all available resources to speed the distribution of vaccines and help to those who have been infected.
Newsom’s office said Los Angeles County has received a separate allocation of vaccine.
As of last week, the state had expanded its testing capacity to process more than 1,000 tests a week. Critics have said the long wait for test results delayed treatment options.
In San Francisco, Peter Tran was among hundreds who lined up sometimes for hours to receive the monkeypox vaccine at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital on Monday after the clinic was forced to close last week because it did not receive enough doses.
“It’s horrible. Like this is a vaccine that’s been out for such a long time. And like, it’s not even a deadly disease. It’s harder to be transmitted than COVID. But the rollout of the vaccines throughout this nation is absolutely horrible,” Tran said.
“I think the science shows that protection is greatly improved with the vaccine. So that’s why I’m doing it. And I honestly just don’t want the lesions on my body. I heard the lesions are painful and leave scarring. So I think that’s another motivation to go out and get it.”
Before making their own emergency declaration last week, San Francisco city officials were criticized for not responding rapidly enough to the outbreak. They, in turn, faulted the federal government for failing to deliver enough vaccines. The city received about 4,000 doses on Friday, enabling it to restart vaccinations, and hopes to administer them by mid-week, said Dr. Lukejohn Day, chief medical officer at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
The city had 305 cases as of Monday, he said.
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Uber continued to build momentum in the second quarter with Americans heading back to offices and gross bookings hit an an all-time high as anxiety over COVID-19 eased.
Passengers took a total of 1.87 billion trips on Uber during the spring and early summer, a 24% increase compared with the same time last year. That’s about 21 million trips per day, on average.
Monthly active platform consumers climbed 21% from the prior-year period to 122 million.
Revenue at the San Francisco company more than doubled to $8.07 billion, bolstered by a change in the business model for its UK mobility business and the acquisition of Transplace by Uber Freight.
This beat the $7.36 billion that analysts polled by FactSet predicted.
The company had to navigate an extremely tight labor market that at times has left it short of drivers almost immediately as it emerged from the from the pandemic.
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“Despite rising ride share prices throughout the US/Europe clearly consumers are still moving to the Uber platform especially as travel, shifting to the office, and other post pandemic trends take hold globally with Uber poised to benefit into 2023,” said Dan Ives, who follows Uber for Wedbush.
Gross bookings surged 33% to $29.08 billion, an all-time high and Uber Technologies Inc. foresees third-quarter gross bookings between $29 billion and $30 billion.
Wall Street overlooked a huge loss for the quarter and shares jumped nearly 13% before the opening bell Tuesday.
Uber lost $2.6 billion, or $1.33 per share, for the three months ended June 30. This included a $1.7 billion net headwind related to Uber’s equity investments, which was mostly related to the revaluation of its stakes in Aurora Innovation Inc., Grab Holdings Inc. and India’s food delivery company Zomato. The loss also included $470 million in stock-based compensation expense.
Industry analysts had projected a loss of only 27 cents per share.
Uber has regained a lot of ground since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 triggered government lockdowns that kept most people at home.
The company pivoted at the time by building up a then-nascent food-delivery division, although that segment isn’t growing as rapidly as last year with so many people returning to restaurants. | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/ct-aud-nw-uber-results-ap-20220802-paej4yp2c5ditgk4s4yctg2vpa-story.html | 2022-08-02T15:03:29Z | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/nationworld/ct-aud-nw-uber-results-ap-20220802-paej4yp2c5ditgk4s4yctg2vpa-story.html | false |
Joins Microsoft, T-Mobile, PayPal, and many others
BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company today announced its fourth annual "Best Workplaces for Innovators" list, honoring organizations and businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels. Arize AI, a pioneer and leader in machine learning (ML) observability, is featured in the Diverse Innovators category.
Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the 2022 Best Workplaces for Innovators ranks 100 winners from a variety of industries, including computer science, biotech, consumer packaged goods, nonprofit, education, financial services, cybersecurity, engineering, diversity, sustainability, B2B, and consumer products and services. Fast Company editors and Accenture researchers worked together to score nearly 1,500 applications, and a panel of eight eminent judges reviewed and endorsed the top 100 companies. The 2022 awards feature workplaces from around the world.
"We are proud to be recognized not only as a top workplace for innovators, but also for helping to create a more representative future for AI," says Aparna Dhinakaran, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Arize. "Diversity propels innovation because you need different perspectives to truly understand a problem and the potential impacts on society at large."
Today's recognition comes on the heels of a slew of recent product innovations from Arize. Most recently, the company debuted a groundbreaking product for monitoring unstructured data. The company also launched Bias Tracing, a tool designed to help monitor and take action on model fairness metrics, earlier this year.
"This year's list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators recognizes organizations that have demonstrated a deep commitment to cultivating creativity across the board," says Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. "In the face of powerful headwinds, these leaders and teams continue to spur innovation."
Arize AI is a machine learning observability platform that helps ML practitioners successfully take models from research to production with ease. Arize's automated model monitoring and ML analytics platform helps ML teams quickly detect issues when they emerge, troubleshoot why they happened, and improve overall model performance. By connecting offline training and validation datasets to online production data in a central inference store, ML teams can streamline model validation, drift detection, data quality checks, and model performance management. Arize AI acts as the guardrail on deployed AI, providing transparency and introspection into historically black box systems to ensure more effective and responsible AI. Sign up for a free account or request a demo for your team at Arize.com.
Media Contact: Krystal Kirkland, press@arize.com
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