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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ Myriad Genetics Inc. (MYGN) on Thursday reported a loss of $14.1 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Salt Lake City-based company said it had a loss of 18 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 4 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 2 cents per share.
The molecular diagnostic company posted revenue of $179.3 million in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $168.1 million.
Myriad expects full-year results to range from a loss of 10 cents per share to a loss of $1 per share, with revenue in the range of $670 million to $700 million.
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Firefighters battle Bellevue blaze in the heat
Firefighters battle Bellevue blaze in the heat
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY. MICHELLE: FIRE CONSUMED A HOME IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY LAST NIGHT. THE VIEWER SENT IN THIS PICTURE. THE FIRE TRUCK OUT ON BURNSIDE AVENUE JUST BEFORE 8:30. THERE WERE HOARDING CONDITIONS INSIDE. CREWS WERE ABLE TO KNOCK DOWN THE FIRE BUT SAID IT TOOK A LOT OF MANPOWER. >> THE STAFFING SITUATION WITH VOLUNTEER FIRE SERVICE, OUR CROPS -- OUR TRUCKS DO NOT CARRY A LOT OF GUYS. MICHELLE
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Firefighters battle Bellevue blaze in the heat
Fire consumed a home in Bellevue, Allegheny County, Wednesday night.The fire broke out on Burnside Avenue just before 8:30 p.m. We're told that there were hoarding conditions inside the home.Crews were able to knock the fire down, but it took a lot of manpower.“Heat, No. 1,” said Bellevue Fire Chief Randy Dailey. “No. 2, just the staffing situation. With volunteer fire service, a lot of trucks here but a lot of trucks don't carry a lot of guys, so we bring cavalry just so we have enough manpower. Especially in the hot weather."No one was hurt. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire consumed a home in Bellevue, Allegheny County, Wednesday night.
The fire broke out on Burnside Avenue just before 8:30 p.m. We're told that there were hoarding conditions inside the home.
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Crews were able to knock the fire down, but it took a lot of manpower.
“Heat, No. 1,” said Bellevue Fire Chief Randy Dailey. “No. 2, just the staffing situation. With volunteer fire service, a lot of trucks here but a lot of trucks don't carry a lot of guys, so we bring cavalry just so we have enough manpower. Especially in the hot weather."
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WYOMISSING, Pa. (AP) _ Penn National Gaming Inc. (PENN) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $26.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Wyomissing, Pennsylvania-based company said it had net income of 15 cents.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 51 cents per share.
The casino operator posted revenue of $1.63 billion in the period, beating Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.6 billion.
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NEW YORK (AP) _ Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.2 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to less than 1 cent on a per-share basis.
The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 2 cents per share.
The burger chain posted revenue of $230.8 million in the period, which missed Street forecasts. Eleven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $238 million.
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CHICAGO (AP) _ The AZEK Company Inc. (AZEK) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $27.5 million.
The Chicago-based company said it had net income of 18 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 29 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 27 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $395 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $386 million.
For the current quarter ending in September, The AZEK Company expects its per-share earnings to range from 15 cents to 19 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $276 million to $302 million for the fiscal fourth quarter.
The AZEK Company expects full-year earnings in the range of 95 cents to $1.01 per share, with revenue ranging from $1.33 billion to $1.35 billion.
The AZEK Company shares have declined 56% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 44% in the last 12 months.
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– Quarterly GAAP Earnings of $0.67 and Distributable Earnings (DE) of $0.51 per Diluted Share –
– $3.8 Billion of Investment Activity, Including $2.2 Billion in Commercial Lending –
– Undepreciated Book Value Increased 26% Year-over-Year to $21.51 -
– Paid Dividend of $0.48 per Share –
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) today announced operating results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022. The Company's second quarter 2022 GAAP net income was $212.3 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, and Distributable Earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $162.5 million, or $0.51 per diluted share. GAAP net income reflects unrealized increases in fair value of the Woodstar Fund's affordable housing investments, net of non-controlling interests. It also reflects unrealized reductions in the fair value of residential lending investments, which together resulted in a net increase to undepreciated book value in the quarter of $0.25(*).
"Our diversified platform delivered strong performance this quarter despite a turbulent equity and credit market backdrop. We closed on nearly $4 billion of new investments, growing our portfolio to a record of $27 billion. Book value increased again this quarter, driven in large part by our affordable housing assets which appreciated due to continued robust rent growth. Today, our commercial loan portfolio LTV stands at just 61%, a major cushion to possible adverse movements in equity cap rates, and is 99% floating rate, providing upside to higher rates. Moreover, the commercial loan book has dramatically changed in its constitution, from 13% in the resilient multifamily sector pre-COVID to more than one third multifamily at quarter end. Similarly, the proportion of loans in the more challenged office asset class has dropped from almost 40% to roughly half that today," stated Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Property Trust.
"There are great opportunities for our enterprise as the banks take steps back from the lending market but we must be, as we have through each cycle since we created STWD in 2009, careful to balance growth against a cushion that is prudent in this volatile and uncertain world right now. In addition to our available funds, we believe we can access incremental capital through partial or full sales of our owned property assets or obtaining leverage on our unencumbered asset portfolio. As we always do, we will continue to balance growth and liquidity preservation for the remainder of the year," added Jeffrey DiModica, President of Starwood Property Trust.
(*) These fair values represent estimates and are subject to change. The fair value of the Woodstar Fund's investments is an estimate that is subject to future increases or decreases as property values are affected by, among other things, the availability of capital, occupancy rates, rental rates and interest and inflation rates. Similarly, residential lending investments are impacted by changes in interest rates and credit spreads, which could cause increases or decreases to fair value.
Supplemental Schedules
The Company has published supplemental earnings schedules on its website in order to provide additional disclosure and financial information for the benefit of the Company's stakeholders. Specifically, these materials can be found on the Company's website in the Investor Relations section under "Quarterly Results" at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
The Company will host a live webcast and conference call on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to a live broadcast, access the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The webcast is available at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com in the Investor Relations section of the website. The Company encourages use of the webcast due to potential extended wait times to access the conference call via dial-in.
To Participate via Telephone Conference Call:
Dial in at least 15 minutes prior to start time.
Domestic: 1-877-407-9039
International: 1-201-689-8470
Conference Call Playback:
Domestic: 1-844-512-2921
International: 1-412-317-6671
Passcode: 13730650
The playback can be accessed through August 11, 2022.
About Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) is a leading diversified finance company with a core focus on the real estate and infrastructure sectors. An affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group, the Company has successfully deployed over $91 billion of capital since inception and manages a portfolio of $27 billion across debt and equity investments. Starwood Property Trust's investment objective is to generate attractive and stable returns for shareholders, primarily through dividends, by leveraging a premiere global organization to identify and execute on the best risk adjusted returning investments across its target assets. Additional information can be found at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release which are not historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are developed by combining currently available information with our beliefs and assumptions and are generally identified by the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate" and other similar expressions. Although Starwood Property Trust, Inc. believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include, but are not limited to, the severity and duration of economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic (including the emergence of new strains of the virus), completion of pending investments and financings, continued ability to acquire additional investments, competition within the finance and real estate industries, availability of financing and other risks detailed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as well as other risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurances that the results referred to in the forward-looking statements contained herein will in fact occur. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, we undertake no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any such obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, changes to future results over time or otherwise.
Additional information can be found on the Company's website at www.starwoodpropertytrust.com.
Contact:
Zachary Tanenbaum
Starwood Property Trust
Phone: 203-422-7788
Email: ztanenbaum@starwood.com
Definition of Distributable Earnings
Distributable Earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, is used to compute the Company's incentive fees to its external manager and is an appropriate supplemental disclosure for a mortgage REIT. For the Company's purposes, Distributable Earnings is defined as GAAP net income (loss) excluding non-cash equity compensation expense, the incentive fee due to the Company's external manager, acquisition costs from successful acquisitions, depreciation and amortization of real estate and associated intangibles and any unrealized gains, losses or other non-cash items recorded in net income for the period, regardless of whether such items are included in other comprehensive income or loss, or in net income and, to the extent deducted from net income (loss), distributions payable with respect to equity securities of subsidiaries issued in exchange for properties or interests therein. The amount is adjusted to exclude one-time events pursuant to changes in GAAP and certain other non-cash adjustments as determined by the Company's external manager and approved by a majority of the Company's independent directors.
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Dawn Walker: Husband will not give evidence in murder trial
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A man who killed his new wife and hid her body in a suitcase will not give evidence in his murder trial, a court has heard.
The body of Dawn Walker, 52, from Halifax, was discovered in bushes in Lightcliffe, on 31 October 2021.
She had not been seen since her wedding to Thomas Nutt four days earlier.
Mr Nutt, 45, of Shirley Grove, Lightcliffe, near Halifax, West Yorkshire, has admitted her manslaughter but denies murder.
Stephen Wood QC, defending, told a jury at Bradford Crown Court his client would not be giving evidence.
The trial has heard Mr Nutt told police he killed Ms Walker while trying to restrain her after she came at him "violently screaming" after returning from their honeymoon.
However, prosecutors allege Ms Walker was already dead when the defendant left for the two-day caravan trip in a layby near Skegness.
They claim she was killed on their wedding night or the day after and Mr Nutt kept her body in a kitchen cupboard before placing it in a suitcase.
The jury has been shown CCTV footage of the defendant wheeling a large suitcase out of the back of the house just ahead of police arriving at the property after he had filed a missing persons report.
Prosecuting, Alistair MacDonald QC previously said Mr Nutt had called police on 31 October to report his wife's disappearance and appeared to start a search in what Mr MacDonald said was a "ghastly charade".
Mr MacDonald said Nutt then handed himself in to a police station and admitted manslaughter because "he did not intend to cause her really serious harm at the time at which he killed her".
The trial continues.
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BOSTON (AP) — The Christian flag that became the focus of a free speech legal battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court was raised — briefly — outside Boston City Hall on Wednesday to cheers and songs of praise.
The flag-raising took place about three months after the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision ruled the city discriminated against Harold Shurtleff and his Camp Constitution group because of his "religious viewpoint" when it refused permission for him to fly the banner on City Hall Plaza on Constitution Day 2017.
"We're so pleased for this day," Shurtleff, a Boston native, said at a ceremony to raise the white flag, which has a red cross on a blue background in the upper left corner.
"We have a great Constitution, and we have a wonderful First Amendment, but just like when it comes to muscles, if you don't use it, they get weak," he said. "When I got the rejection email from the city, and it said separation of church and state, I knew we had a case."
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There are three flagpoles outside City Hall that fly the U.S., Massachusetts and Boston flags. The city flag is sometimes taken down and temporarily replaced with another.
The city between 2005 and 2017 approved 284 consecutive applications to fly flags, with no denials before it rejected Shurtleff's proposal, according to Liberty Counsel, which represented Shurtleff.
The only reason it was denied was because the word "Christian" was on his application, and he was told to replace the word if he wanted approval, Mat Staver, Liberty Counsel's founder and chair, said Wednesday.
City Hall Plaza "is for the people to be able to represent their views and perspectives without government telling them that they can't," said Jonathan Alexandre, Liberty Counsel's senior counsel for government affairs. "And if they open it up to one group, they must open it up to every other group."
The flag was up for about two hours Wednesday before Camp Constitution took it down, both the city and Liberty Counsel confirmed.
The Supreme Court case revolved around whether the flag-raisings were an act of the government or private parties.
"Boston did not make the raising and flying of private groups' flags a form of government speech," the court wrote in the ruling. "That means, in turn, that Boston's refusal to let Shurtleff and Camp Constitution raise their flag based on its religious viewpoint" curtailed their First Amendment free speech rights.
The city had no written policies or clear internal guidance about flag-raising, Liberty Counsel said.
That may soon change. Three City Councilors, with the support of Mayor Michelle Wu, filed an ordinance Tuesday to update the process for raising flags.
"Under the new process, a City Council resolution or mayoral proclamation will be required for a flag to be raised," they said in a statement. "The proposed ordinance will enable the city to continue to celebrate flag raisings while complying with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the city's previous process, which clarified the affirmative role required of the city government in maintaining the flag pole as a site for expressing the city's values and ideals." | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/christian-flag-in-speech-battle-flies-briefly-over-boston/article_84de654f-30a5-5eda-98b5-9216c07dce43.html | 2022-08-04T12:44:39Z | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/christian-flag-in-speech-battle-flies-briefly-over-boston/article_84de654f-30a5-5eda-98b5-9216c07dce43.html | false |
ATLANTA (AP) _ IntercontinentalExchange Group Inc. (ICE) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $555 million.
On a per-share basis, the Atlanta-based company said it had profit of 99 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.32 per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.28 per share.
The owner of the New York Stock Exchange and other stock markets posted revenue of $2.41 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $1.81 billion, also surpassing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.8 billion.
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NEW YORK (AP) _ Paramount Global-B (PARA) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $419 million.
The New York-based company said it had net income of 62 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 64 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 62 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $7.78 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $7.59 billion.
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NEW YORK (AP) _ Royalty Pharma (RPRX) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $305 million.
On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had profit of 50 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 79 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 78 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $536 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $524 million, which also beat Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $511.9 million.
Royalty Pharma expects full-year revenue in the range of $2.28 billion to $2.35 billion.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Joe Lupo, who has helped two of Atlantic City’s most successful casinos thrive through years of market turbulence, will run the Mirage Hotel & Casino once Hard Rock buys the Las Vegas property from MGM Resorts International, his company said Wednesday.
Hard Rock told The Associated Press that Lupo will become president of the casino once the sale is completed and approved by Nevada gambling regulators.
The job is among the highest-profile casino leadership positions in the country.
He is currently president of Hard Rock’s Atlantic City casino, which has become one of the city’s top-performing casinos since opening in 2018. He formerly worked as senior vice president of the city’s market-leading Borgata casino.
“The last four years in Atlantic City have been such a rewarding experience for me,” Lupo said. “I feel humbled and excited to be appointed as the new president of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas project, and to return home to my family.”
Hard Rock chairman Jim Allen said Lupo “has achieved amazing results” in his four years leading the company’s Atlantic City property.
“Thanks to his dedication and expertise, financial results continue to outperform expectations, while our team members share an unmatched commitment to guest service and satisfaction,” Allen said. “I am confident Joe Lupo will achieve even greater success at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.”
An Ohio native, Lupo has history in Las Vegas, having worked at various Boyd Gaming properties there and in Laughlin, Nevada, including the former Stardust Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, where he was the director of the race and sportsbook.
He also served as president of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida.
Lupo will be succeeded as president at Hard Rock Atlantic City by the casino’s general manager, Anthony Faranca, on Sept. 1.
“I’m thrilled to lead this incredible team and confident that we will continue to accomplish great things in Atlantic City,” he said.
Lupo currently serves as president of the Casino Association of New Jersey, the trade association for Atlantic City’s nine casinos. The group is expected to announce a successor soon.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Thermon Group Holdings Inc. (THR) on Thursday reported earnings of $6.6 million in its fiscal first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Austin, Texas-based company said it had net income of 20 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 25 cents per share.
The maker of heat tracing products posted revenue of $95.4 million in the period.
Thermon Group expects full-year revenue in the range of $380 million to $405 million.
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LONDON (AP) — Bank of England says United Kingdom's economy is projected to enter a recession in final three months of 2022.
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REHOVOT, Israel, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (Nasdaq: NVMI) today announced financial results for the second quarter, the three-month period ended June 30, 2022.
- Record quarterly revenue of $141.6 million. Up 45% year over year
- GAAP net income of $34.9 million, or $1.09 per diluted share. Up 42% year over year on a per-share basis
- Non-GAAP net income of $39.5 million, or $1.24 per diluted share. Up 38% year over year on a per-share basis
- Record Optical CD Standalone revenue driven by multiple customer selections
- Diversified geographic mix, including four major territories contributing over 15% of revenue each
- Continued proliferation of Nova METRION®. Selected by Advanced Logic Manufacturer
A reconciliation between GAAP operating results and non-GAAP operating results is provided following the financial statements included in this release. See also "Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures" section.
"Nova delivered sound results for the second quarter, demonstrating strength in all product lines across our dimensional, materials, and chemical metrology portfolio. Our business performance yielded another quarterly revenue record with both revenue and profitability reaching the high end of the guidance," commented Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our solid backlog and the demand for our products across the various semiconductor technology nodes solidify our goal to continue our profitable growth this year as well. With the company revenues exceeding $500 million in the last four quarters, we mark the realization of our Nova 500 strategic plan, which cemented the fundamentals to support our future organic and inorganic growth in the long term."
Management provided an outlook for the third quarter, the period ending September 30, 2022. Based on current estimates, management expects:
- $137 million to $147 million in revenue
- $0.89 to $1.08 in diluted GAAP EPS
- $1.06 to $1.25 in diluted non-GAAP EPS
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2022 were $141.6 million, an increase of 6% compared with the first quarter of 2022 and an increase of 45% compared with the second quarter of 2021.
Gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 57%, same as the first quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2021.
Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $43.4 million, compared with $39.0 million in the first quarter of 2022 and $28.7 million in the second quarter of 2021.
On a GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $34.9 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022. This is compared with net income of $34.2 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022, and net income of $22.9 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021.
On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $39.5 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2022. This is compared with net income of $41.5 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022, and net income of $26.9 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2021.
Nova will host a conference call today, August 4, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the financial results and outlook. To attend the conference call, please dial one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin by placing your calls five minutes before the conference call commences. If you are unable to connect using the toll-free numbers, please try the international dial-in number.
U.S. TOLL-FREE Dial-in Number: 1-800-239-9838
ISRAEL TOLL-FREE Dial-in Number: 1-809-407-724
INTERNATIONAL Dial-in Number: 1-323-794-2551
At:
8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
5:30 a.m. Pacific Time
3:30 p.m. Israel Time
The conference call will also be webcast live from a Link on Nova's website at https://www.novami.com/investors/events/.
A replay of the conference call will be available from August 4, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time to August 11, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, please dial one of the following numbers:
Replay Dial-in TOLL-FREE: 1-844-512-2921
Replay Dial-in TOLL/INTERNATIONAL: 1-412-317-6671
Replay Pin Number: 2902650
A replay will also be available for 90 days on Nova's website at https://www.novami.com/investors/events/.
About Nova
Nova is a leading innovator and key provider of material, optical and chemical metrology solutions for advanced process control in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing state-of-the-art high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, provides its customers with deep insight into developing and producing the most advanced semiconductor devices. Nova's unique capability to deliver innovative solutions enables its customers to improve performance, enhance product yields and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices worldwide. Additional information may be found on Nova's website link - https://www.novami.com/.
Nova is traded on the Nasdaq and TASE, Nasdaq ticker symbol NVMI.
Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures
This press release provides financial measures that exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition related expenses, inventory step-up and contingent consideration revaluation, stock-based compensation expenses, revaluation of operating lease liabilities, amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and tax effect of non-GAAP adjustment, as applicable, and are therefore not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Nova's performance because they reflect our operational results and enhance management's and investors' ability to evaluate Nova's performance before charges or benefits considered by management to be outside Nova's ongoing operating results. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that it is in the best interest of its investors to provide financial information that will facilitate comparison of both historical and future results and allow greater transparency to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A reconciliation of each GAAP to non-GAAP financial measure discussed in this press release is contained in the accompanying financial tables.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to future events or our future performance, such as statements regarding, but not limited to, anticipated growth opportunities and projections about our business and its future revenues, expenses and profitability. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Factors that may affect our results, performance, circumstances or achievements include, but are not limited to, the following: catastrophic events such as the outbreak of COVID-19; increased information technology security threats and sophisticated computer crime; foreign political and economic risks; changes in U.S. trade policies; inability to protect our intellectual property; open source technology exposure; failure to compete effectively or to respond to the rapid technological changes; consolidation in our industry; difficulty in predicting the length and strength of any downturn or expansion period of the market we target; factors that adversely affect the pricing and demand for our product lines; dependency on a small number of large customers; dependency on a single manufacturing facility per product line; dependency on a limited number of suppliers; difficulty in integrating current or future acquisitions; lengthy sales cycle and customer delays in orders; political, economic, and military instability in Israel; risks related to our convertible notes; currency fluctuations; and quarterly fluctuations in our operating results. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties summarized under the heading "Risk Factors" in Nova's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2022. These factors are updated from time to time through the filing of reports and registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nova Ltd. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
(Tables to Follow)
* Stock-based compensation for the three months ended June 30, 2022 included in: Cost of revenues - 1,021; Research and development, net - 1,694; Sales and marketing - 756; General and administrative - 601.
Company Contact:
Dror David, Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +972-73-229-5760
E-mail - investors@novami.com
Nova website link - https://www.novami.com/
Investor Relations Contact:
Miri Segal MS-IR LLC
Tel: +917-607-8654
E-mail - msegal@ms-ir.com
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BRISTOL, England, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New research has found that consumers across the world are still concerned about using public touchscreens due to fears of germ transmission. Some are even changing their behaviour to avoid using them altogether in public venues.
Today Ultraleap, the natural user interface company, releases the results of a global consumer survey that was conducted in the UK, US, China and Japan and looks at attitudes to public touchscreens. It reveals that more than half of consumers in these markets (52%) are concerned about touchscreen hygiene, and those concerns are broader than just COVID-19.
The survey also found that the majority of respondents (72%) are also changing their behaviour at least sometimes to avoid germs on public touchscreens and nearly a third (29%) are always changing their behaviour. These behaviours include: touching the screen as little as possible (25%), using hand sanitizer before (29%) or after (45%) touching the screen, or even avoiding places where they have to use a touchscreen (10%).
This avoidance behaviour is likely to have a direct commercial impact on retailers and brands. Touchscreens provide autonomous service points for consumers, while also providing a commercial uplift in certain environments. It's reported that self-service kiosks bring in higher-than-average order sizes and require fewer staff at checkout.
"Fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Burger King rely on self-service touchscreens to upsell more food and drink. If people are actively not using them, then brands are losing revenue opportunities. Our report demonstrates that offering a touchless option on their self-serve kiosks can provide a solution that caters to all consumers - especially those who are more hygiene-conscious. Doing so can help generate incremental revenue of between $1,800 - $4,500 per month," said Saurabh Gupta, Vice President of Out-of-Home Product at Ultraleap.
The research also reveals that consumers are not only open to (83%) but are actively positive about touchless solutions as an alternative to touchscreens - 68% of respondents said that they'd be more likely to visit a grocery store or fast-food restaurant if it offered a touchless self-service screen.
Download the full report here.
Contact:
Faye Lockier
+44 (0)774 1851059
faye.lockier@ultraleap.com
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ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has received a delegation from the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) to discuss means of enhancing cooperation, partnership and knowledge exchange in areas of common interest to support security, social and economic stability.
The visit comes in line with the directives of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Judicial Department in Abu Dhabi, to exchange experiences with various stakeholders, achieve integration between local and federal institutions and implement the best international practices.
Saeed Al-Amoudi, Director of the Criminal and Electronic Sciences Centre at the Judicial Department, had received the delegation headed by Hamad Saif Al-Kaabi, Director of Hazardous Substances Incidents Department at the authority.
During the visit, the delegation got acquainted with the functions and divisions of the department’s Criminal and Electronic Sciences Centre, which provides various services through a developed and integrated system that ensures the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
The delegation was briefed on the work mechanisms of the chemical laboratory, its scope, specialised cadres and technical resources used to examine various seizures and biological samples to identify types of narcotic substances and examine them in various matters. They were also briefed on the work mechanisms of the electronic laboratory, its specialisations and analytical programmes, the latest technologies in the laboratory and its qualitative development, which plays a pivotal role in supporting the courts and prosecutions in cybercrime cases.
He also learned about the centre’s efforts in the field of forensic examinations, enhancing communication with strategic partners and international expertise houses, and its keenness to exchange knowledge and expertise.
The delegation, in turn, gave a presentation on the role of hazardous materials accident management, which was developed within the authority’s organisational structure to create a national strategy and address accidents of dangerous materials by organising national efforts for unified command and control at the state level. | https://gulfnews.com/uae/management-of-hazardous-material-accidents-seizure-of-bio-samples-ncema-adjd-discuss-work-mechanisms-1.89712660 | 2022-08-04T12:50:33Z | https://gulfnews.com/uae/management-of-hazardous-material-accidents-seizure-of-bio-samples-ncema-adjd-discuss-work-mechanisms-1.89712660 | true |
NY Buffalo NY Zone Forecast for Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Zone Forecasts for Western New York
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
NYZ001-042100-
Niagara-
Including the city of Niagara Falls
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Muggy
with lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
light.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny in the afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from
the upper 70s along the Lake Ontario shore to the lower 80s inland.
Light winds, becoming north around 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Muggy with lows in the upper 60s.
Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then a chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from
the lower 80s along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper 80s inland.
Light winds, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ010-042100-
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
overnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Muggy with
lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs in the lower 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Muggy
with lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from the lower 80s along the
Lake Erie shore to the upper 80s inland. Light winds, becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid
80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ002-042100-
Orleans-
Including the city of Medina
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Muggy
with lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
light.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Humid
with highs in the lower 80s. Light winds, becoming northeast around
10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Muggy with lows in the upper 60s.
Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs ranging from the lower 80s along the Lake Ontario shore to the
upper 80s inland. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ011-042100-
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance
of showers this morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms
early this afternoon. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
late. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
overnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Muggy with
lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
light. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs in the lower 80s. North winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Muggy
with lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs in the upper 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ085-042100-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers this morning, then showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with lows
in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Muggy
with lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. Light winds,
becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid
80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ012-042100-
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this
afternoon. Highs ranging from around 80 on the hilltops to the mid
80s across the lower elevations. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with lows
in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Humid
with highs ranging from the upper 70s on the hilltops to the lower
80s across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Muggy
with lows in the mid 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from the lower 80s on the
hilltops to the mid 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds,
becoming southwest around 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper
50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ019-042100-
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this
afternoon. Highs ranging from the lower 80s along the Lake Erie
shore to the mid 80s inland. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
light. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Muggy with lows ranging
from the mid 60s in interior valleys to around 70 along the Lake
Erie shore. Light winds, becoming south 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Humid
with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 mph or less. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening. Muggy with lows ranging from the mid 60s in interior
valleys to the upper 60s along the Lake Erie shore. Light winds.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs in the lower 80s. Light winds, becoming southwest around
10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a
50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
Highs in the mid 80s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ020-042100-
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with lows
in the mid 60s. Light winds, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Humid
with highs ranging from the mid 70s on the hilltops to around
80 across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Warm and muggy
with lows in the mid 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs in the lower 80s. Light winds, becoming southwest around
10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid
60s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper
50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ021-042100-
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with showers
likely with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with lows
in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Humid
with highs ranging from the mid 70s on the hilltops to around
80 across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in
the evening, then a chance of showers overnight. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Warm and muggy with lows
in the mid 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs ranging from the lower 80s on the hilltops to the mid 80s
across the lower elevations. Light winds, becoming southwest around
10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper
60s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper
50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ013-042100-
Livingston-
Including the city of Geneseo
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early this
afternoon. Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall
this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values
in the mid 90s.
.TONIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with lows
in the upper 60s. Light southwest winds. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Humid
with highs ranging from the upper 70s on the hilltops to the lower
80s across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening. Muggy with lows in the upper 60s. Light winds.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs ranging from the mid 80s on the hilltops to the upper 80s
across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper
80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ014-042100-
Ontario-
Including the city of Canandaigua
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance
of showers and thunderstorms early this afternoon. Mostly cloudy
with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms late. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs
ranging from the lower 80s on the hilltops to the upper 80s across
the lower elevations. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values in the
mid 90s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms overnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall. Very warm and muggy with lows around 70. Southwest winds
10 mph or less. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Humid
with highs ranging from the upper 70s on the hilltops to the lower
80s across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening. Muggy with lows in the upper 60s. Light winds.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from the lower 80s on the
hilltops to around 90 across the lower elevations. Light winds.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper
80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ003-042100-
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers this morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms early this afternoon. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall
this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming west. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values
in the mid 90s.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Very
warm and muggy with lows around 70. Southwest winds 10 mph or less.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs in the lower 80s. Light winds, becoming north around 10 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Muggy
with lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs ranging from the mid 80s along the Lake Ontario shore to the
upper 80s inland. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ004-042100-
Wayne-
Including the city of Newark
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early this
afternoon. Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall
this afternoon. Highs ranging from the mid 80s along the Lake
Ontario shore to the upper 80s inland. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming west 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index
values in the upper 90s.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Very warm and muggy
with lows around 70. Light south winds. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs in the lower 80s. Light winds, becoming north around 10 mph.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Muggy
with lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs ranging from the mid 80s along the Lake Ontario shore to
around 90 inland. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper
80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ005-042100-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the city of Fair Haven
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early this
afternoon. Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall
this afternoon. Highs ranging from the mid 80s along the Lake
Ontario shore to the upper 80s inland. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northwest. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values in
the mid 90s.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Very warm and muggy
with lows around 70. Light south winds. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs ranging from the upper 70s along the Lake Ontario shore to the
lower 80s inland. Light winds, becoming north around 10 mph. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening. Muggy with lows in the upper 60s. Light winds.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs ranging from the mid 80s along the Lake Ontario shore to the
upper 80s inland. South winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper
80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ006-042100-
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers this morning, then
partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early this
afternoon. Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall
this afternoon. Highs ranging from around 80 on the Tug Hill to the
mid 80s across the lower elevations. South winds 10 mph or less,
becoming northwest. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values in
the mid 90s.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows ranging from the mid 60s on the Tug Hill to the upper 60s
across the lower elevations. Light south winds. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs ranging from the upper 70s on the Tug Hill to the lower 80s
across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening. Muggy with lows in the upper 60s. Light winds.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from the lower 80s on the
Tug Hill to the upper 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper
80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ007-042100-
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of showers this morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall this afternoon. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the Tug
Hill to the lower 80s across the lower elevations. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm
and muggy with lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or
less.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from the upper 70s on the Tug
Hill to the lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Muggy with lows in the mid 60s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Light
winds, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows around 60.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ008-042100-
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
737 AM EDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers this morning, then
mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early this
afternoon. Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall
this afternoon. Highs ranging from around 80 on the hilltops to the
mid 80s across the lower elevations. South winds 10 mph or less,
becoming west. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in
the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows in the mid 60s. Light southwest winds. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with
highs ranging from the upper 70s on the hilltops to the lower 80s
across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening. Warm and muggy with lows in the mid 60s. Light
winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from the lower 80s on the
hilltops to the mid 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds,
becoming southwest around 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid
80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows around 60. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 70s.
$$
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- Simulated Reality allows users to view and engage with 3D objects in a fully virtual environment – without the need for bulky wearables
- Visitors to Dimenco's booth will see how Simulated Reality 3D display technology will usher in video calling in the Metaverse
- Dimenco is partnering with Nvidia at Siggraph to drive immersive Simulated Reality from anywhere with CloudXR, a groundbreaking technology built on the NVIDIA RTXTM platform
- Join us between the 9th and 11th August at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Booth #433
VANCOUVER, BC and VELDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four years ago, Dimenco introduced the world to Simulated Reality (SR) technology. Now, the market leader in light field 3D display technology is bringing its award-winning spatial SR Pro display to Siggraph 2022, to demonstrate how Simulated Reality will revolutionize video calling.
With Built on SR™, the highly advanced 3D spatial display technology, the Dimenco SR Pro Display allows users to view and engage with virtual 3D objects, as well as providing the immersive presence of the person they are talking to. Visitors to Dimenco's Simulated Reality Connectivity demo will be able to experience the immersion of a 'real-world' conversation – all in a fully virtual environment and without the need for a bulky HMD (head-mounted display) or other wearables.
The new SR Pro Display was recently granted a CES 2022 Innovation Award in the Virtual and Augmented Reality Category - and for the first time, those at Siggraph will have the chance to experience the digital world brought to life between the 9th and 11th August at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Booth #433.
"The Dimenco Simulated Reality technology is a significant step in enabling true data immersion for a myriad of users. We at NVIDIA are very excited to be working with Dimenco in using NVIDIA CloudXR to stream immersive content to the Simulated Reality solution and to help change the human-data interaction dynamic."
Greg Jones – Director, Global Business Development/Product Management, XR at NVIDIA
Dimenco has partnered with Nvidia at Siggraph, making it possible to drive immersive SR experiences from anywhere with CloudXR.
The combination of CloudXR with NVIDIA RTX Virtual Workstation (vWS) software makes it possible to scale XR capabilities throughout enterprises, providing seamless augmented, virtual and Simulated Reality experiences - comparable to the most robust tethered configurations.
Celebrated Parisian 3D Artist Dedouze will be joining the Dimenco team at their Siggraph booth, demonstrating his spatial art skills using the powerful GreasePensil tool in Blender.
His instantly recognizable pastel color palette and enlightening demonstration videos have garnered an impressive following across various social channels. Make sure to stop by at Dimenco booth #433 for a unique giveaway (while supplies last).
Demonstration: Wild Capture Digital Human Solutions for Houdini Users Wild Capture will showcase the compatibility of its Cohort, volumetric video virtual crowd building and digital fashion technology with Houdini. Wild Capture has used Houdini to optimize and simulate their world-class digital humans. Dimenco will provide its SR Pro Display technology to demonstrate how Wild Capture's volumetric content can be used with various Houdini assets for impressive results. Where: Houdini HIVE Lounge, Room 208, West Hall - Level 2 Date/Time: Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 10, 2022 (during Expo Hall hours)
Dimenco's proprietary spatial technology empowers monitor, laptop, tablet, smartphone, and other device manufacturers with the ability to incorporate SR visualization functionality into their product lines. One of the first globally available examples is Spatial Labs, implemented in the latest concept D laptop by Acer. Utilizing the Built-on SR™ display technology, at the Dimenco booth visitors can experience first-hand the 'Simulated Reality' laptop commercially released to consumers.
Dimenco unites hardware, software, and technology to deliver fast, rich, and natural three-dimensional experiences – with no wearables required. We've developed and produced a range of innovative own brand products with our Built-on SR technology, in addition to helping OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) take the leap from ordinary to extraordinary technology production.
Our mission is to push boundaries and achieve the dream of simulated reality – one of the world's biggest developments in 3D. Our open approach to the possibilities of spatial computing will result in totally new ways of interacting and experiencing your display, exceeding all expectations and delivering a real-world presence to virtual objects. Surpassing industry standards, Dimenco is truly redefining the future of display technology and has already welcomed the first consumer products Built on SR technology to the market.
Dimenco has led the spatial visualization market since 2010 and has its origins in Royal Philips Electronics. Headquartered in Veldhoven, The Netherlands, Dimenco is a privately held company. Learn more at https://www.dimenco.eu.
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) today reported results for its fiscal 2022 third quarter ended June 30. Highlights include:
- Net loss of $1.4 million ($0.10 per diluted share) compared to net income of $5.3 million, or $0.03 per share in the prior year
- Net economic earnings* of $4.1 million, or $0.01 per share, down from $6.9 million, or $0.06 per share a year ago
- Results reflect a shift in Missouri utility earnings (from summer to winter) combined with improved Spire Marketing results
- We reaffirm our long-term growth and capital investment targets as well as FY22 earnings guidance
"We achieved another quarter of financial performance and capital investment that keeps us on pace with the expectations we set for the full year. We continued the important work of upgrading our infrastructure to make our system safer, more reliable and environmentally sustainable. We also further deployed technology, including ultrasonic meters, to improve our service operations and deliver on improved experience for the 1.7 million homes and business we serve," said Suzanne Sitherwood, president and chief executive officer of Spire. "We continued to progress on a number of regulatory matters, including our Missouri rate case and the recertification process for the Spire STL Pipeline, both well underway."
We reported a consolidated net loss of $1.4 million ($0.10 per diluted share), compared to prior year net income of $5.3 million ($0.03 per share). Current year net economic earnings (NEE) were $4.1 million ($0.01 per share), compared to $6.9 million ($0.06 per share) last year, reflecting lower seasonal results from Gas Utility operations partially offset by better performance by Gas Marketing.
Gas Utility
The Gas Utility segment includes the regulated distribution operations of our five gas utilities across Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Gas Utility reported NEE of $4.2 million, compared to $12.3 million in the prior year. The $8.1 million decrease reflects a shift in the cadence of regulatory recovery in Missouri to the first two quarters of our fiscal year with an impact of approximately $6 million, as well as higher depreciation and property tax expenses tied to our pipeline upgrade investments.
Contribution margin increased $5.8 million from the prior year, due to net favorable regulatory adjustments at Spire Alabama and slightly higher margins at Spire Missouri net of the timing shift mentioned above.
Operation and maintenance (O&M) expenses of $95.0 million were $8.2 million lower than a year ago, or $3.8 million lower after removing a $4.4 million non-service cost transfer to other income (no earnings impact) largely reflecting lower employee-related costs.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $7.2 million from last year, reflecting increased capital investment in our gas utilities. Property taxes increased by $5.6 million reflecting infrastructure upgrades. Results also include unrealized losses on investments related to employee benefit plans.
Gas Marketing
The Gas Marketing segment includes the results of Spire Marketing, which provides natural gas marketing services throughout the United States. NEE, which excludes mark-to-market and other fair value adjustments, was $0.4 million, compared to a loss of $5.2 million in the prior year. The improvement reflects greater value creation from asset optimization, reflecting commodity price volatility and demand, as well as the absence of post-Uri costs incurred last year.
Other
Results of midstream operations and corporate costs on a NEE basis totaled a $0.5 million loss this quarter, comparable to last year.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2022, we reported consolidated net income of $227.9 million ($4.16 per diluted share) compared to $281.6 million ($5.23 per share) for the prior year. NEE for the nine months ended June 30, 2022 was $247.7 million ($4.54 per share), down from $279.4 million ($5.18 per share) a year ago. Higher results in the prior year reflected the favorable impacts of Winter Storm Uri primarily in our fiscal second quarter last year.
Gas Utility
For the first nine months of fiscal 2022, the Gas Utility segment reported NEE of $240.6 million, down from $248.4 million a year ago, reflecting higher depreciation and property tax expenses that more than offset higher contribution margin and lower O&M.
Year-to-date segment contribution margin increased by $22.9 million, largely due to new rates at Spire Missouri as well as a rate adjustment for Spire Alabama. These positive impacts were partially offset by lower usage and lower off-system sales and capacity release, due to the extreme weather associated with Winter Storm Uri a year ago.
O&M expenses, as reported, decreased by $3.7 million compared to the prior-year period, reflecting a $9.0 million prior-year benefit related to pension expense from the Missouri Supreme Court ruling that partially reversed a 2018 rate case pension disallowance, and $5.7 million in non-service cost transfer to other income. Excluding those items, O&M expenses were lower by $7.0 million due to lower operations and employee-related costs as well as lower bad debt expense.
Depreciation and amortization rose by $20.2 million reflecting capital investment across our utilities. Property taxes increased by $11.3 million reflecting infrastructure upgrades.
Gas Marketing
NEE was $15.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, down from $37.9 million in the prior-year period. Last year's results benefited from the value created due to extreme weather associated with Winter Storm Uri.
Other
On an NEE basis, year-to-date midstream operations and corporate costs were a loss of $8.2 million, compared to a loss of $6.9 million in the prior-year period, reflecting an improved contribution from Spire Storage offset by higher corporate costs.
Regulatory update
Missouri
As previously reported, Spire Missouri filed a new general rate case on April 1, 2022, seeking full recovery of its updated cost of service, deferred overhead costs, and increased capital investment, as well as a fair and reasonable rate of return. The filing requested a $152 million revenue increase, reflecting a $3.4 billion rate base and a rate of return based on a requested return on equity of 10.5% and a 55% equity capitalization.
The Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) issued a procedural schedule in the case on May 18. Filing of testimony by third parties will occur on August 31 and September 9, 2022.
On June 3, 2022, Spire Missouri filed with the MoPSC a request for $11.9 million in additional Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS) revenues, reflecting infrastructure upgrade investment January 1–June 30, 2022.
Spire STL Pipeline
Spire STL Pipeline continues to operate under a temporary certificate while the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) considers approval of a new permanent certificate under a court-ordered remand. As part of the remand, FERC planned to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on Spire STL Pipeline. FERC staff issued a positive EIS on June 16, 2022.
On May 27, 2022, the staff of the MoPSC issued its report following a prudency review of Spire STL Pipeline, concluding that the decision to build the pipeline was reasonable and prudent. This report was filed with FERC in support of the ongoing certificate review.
Balance Sheets and Cash Flow
For the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we maintained a solid capital structure and ample liquidity. Short-term borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2022, were $709.2 million, up from $672.0 million at fiscal 2021 year end and from $461.0 million a year ago, reflecting higher seasonal borrowing levels and deferred gas cost balances. We retain capacity in our revolving credit facility and related commercial paper program to meet our liquidity needs. On July 22, 2022, Spire renewed its revolving credit facility, expanding its capacity to $1.3 billion and extending it through July 2027.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $204.6 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2022, down $16.0 million from the comparable period a year ago. The decrease reflects lower net income from Spire Marketing due to Winter Storm Uri in the prior year that was largely offset by higher recovery of deferred gas costs.
Capital expenditures for the first nine months of fiscal 2022 were $402.5 million, down from $463.2 million reflecting an approximate $43 million decrease in capital investment at our gas utilities and $17 million lower spend at Spire Storage and Spire STL Pipeline, as planned.
For additional details on Spire's results for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, please see the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, Balance Sheets, and Statements of Cash Flows.
Guidance and Outlook
We remain confident in our long-term ability to grow NEE per share 5–7% given our growth strategy, expectations of reasonable regulatory outcomes, and planned capital investment in infrastructure upgrades, innovation and new business.
Our targeted capital investment for the 5-year period through fiscal 2026 remains $3.1 billion, and this level of investments is anticipated to drive 7–8% rate base growth for our utilities. Expected capital expenditures for fiscal 2022 remain $540 million.
We reaffirm our fiscal 2022 NEE guidance range of $3.75 – $3.95 per share.
Dividends
The Spire board of directors has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.685 per share, payable October 4, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 12, 2022. We have continuously paid a cash common stock dividend since 1946, with 2022 marking the 19th consecutive year of increasing dividends on an annualized basis.
The board also declared the regular quarterly dividend of $0.36875 per depositary share on Spire's 5.90% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock payable November 15, 2022, to holders of record on October 25, 2022.
Conference Call and Webcast
Spire will host a conference call and webcast today to discuss its fiscal 2022 third quarter financial results. To access the call, please dial the applicable number approximately 5-10 minutes in advance.
The webcast can be accessed at Investors.SpireEnergy.com under Events & presentations. A replay of the call will be available at 2 p.m. CT (3 p.m. ET) on August 4 until September 6, 2022, by dialing 877-344-7529 (U.S.), 855-669-9658 (Canada), or 412-317-0088 (international). The replay access code is 1991035.
About Spire
At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) we believe energy exists to help make people's lives better. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of our company. Every day we serve 1.7 million homes and businesses making us the fifth largest publicly traded natural gas company in the country. We help families and business owners fuel their daily lives through our gas utilities serving Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing, Spire STL Pipeline and Spire Storage. We are committed to transforming our business through growing organically, investing in infrastructure, and advancing through innovation. Learn more at SpireEnergy.com.
Forward-Looking Information and Non-GAAP Measures
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Spire's future operating results may be affected by various uncertainties and risk factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, including weather conditions, economic factors, the competitive environment, governmental and regulatory policy and action, and risks associated with acquisitions. More complete descriptions and listings of these uncertainties and risk factors can be found in the Company's annual (Form 10-K) filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This news release includes the non-GAAP financial measures of "net economic earnings," "net economic earnings per share," and "contribution margin." Management also uses these non-GAAP measures internally when evaluating the Company's performance and results of operations. Net economic earnings exclude from net income, as applicable, the impacts of fair value accounting and timing adjustments associated with energy-related transactions, the impacts of acquisition, divestiture and restructuring activities and the largely non-cash impacts of impairments and other non-recurring or unusual items such as certain regulatory, legislative, or GAAP standard-setting actions. The fair value and timing adjustments, which primarily impact the Gas Marketing segment, include net unrealized gains and losses on energy-related derivatives resulting from the current changes in the fair value of financial and physical transactions prior to their completion and settlement, lower of cost or market inventory adjustments, and realized gains and losses on economic hedges prior to the sale of the physical commodity. Management believes that excluding these items provides a useful representation of the economic impact of actual settled transactions and overall results of ongoing operations. Contribution margin adjusts revenues to remove the costs that are directly passed on to customers and collected through revenues, which are the wholesale cost of natural gas and gross receipts taxes. These internal non-GAAP operating metrics should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, GAAP measures such as operating income, net income, or earnings per share.
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WUHAN, China, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DouYu International Holdings Limited ("DouYu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced that it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2022 before the U.S. market opens on Monday, August 15, 2022. The earnings release will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.douyu.com/.
DouYu's management will hold a conference call on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 7:00 A.M. Eastern Time or 7:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
The replay will be accessible through August 22, 2022, by dialing the following numbers:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.douyu.com/.
About DouYu International Holdings Limited
Headquartered in Wuhan, China, DouYu International Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: DOYU) is a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain. DouYu operates its platform on both PC and mobile apps to bring users access to immersive and interactive games and entertainment livestreaming, a wide array of video and graphic contents, as well as opportunities to participate in community events and discussions. By nurturing a sustainable technology-based talent development system and relentlessly producing high-quality content, DouYu consistently delivers premium content through integration of livestreaming, video, graphics, and virtual communities with a primary focus on games, especially on eSports. This enables DouYu to continuously expand its user base and enhance its user experience. For more information, please see http://ir.douyu.com/.
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DouYu International Holdings Limited
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BEIJING , Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 29th, one industry leader in carrier-neutral hyperscale data center solutions, Chindata Group, and technical research partner, Vertiv Technology jointly released details of the world's first waterless cooling technology during the 2022 China Computing Conference. Coined "X-Cooling", the solution enables data centers to achieve zero WUE cooling, setting a new benchmark for the industry. Leveraging this technology will promote sustainability across the entire industry and lead to further innovation in the development of more efficient data centers.
Speaking at the 2022 China Computing Conference, Zhang Binghua, CTO of Chindata Group, said, "Carbon emissions, water and energy use are three areas which present a fundamental challenge for data centers. Together with the technical research and supply chain integration expertise of our partner Vertiv Technology, Chindata Group is very pleased to release details of 'X-Cooling,' the world's first waterless cooling technology. We believe this major innovation in the reduction of power usage effectiveness (PUE) and water use efficiency (WUE) for cooling will bring about a new paradigm for the development of green and other low-carbon technologies, enabling better use of land, energy, and water. At Chindata Group, we are passionate about promoting sustainability and efficient energy use."
As the world becomes more and more digitized, there is an increasing reliance on data centers and computing power to operate the growing digital economy. In storing massive amounts of data, data centers generate a large amount of heat, which has traditionally been dispersed by using water. As a result, data centers are commonly located in areas where both power and water supply are plentiful and cheap. This greatly narrows the range of suitable locations and puts more strain on existing centers to grow larger.
"X-Cooling" realizes waterless cooling through a complex coordination of software controllers and hardware induction technology which matches ambient temperatures to generate a natural cooling process that reduces energy consumption. The technology can also be fully adjusted to accommodate changing outdoor environments, indoor load changes, and features different operating modes to ensure better efficiency. The cooperation between software and hardware allows for real-time mapping of air volumes and cooling volumes. The technology can also ensure consistent operation with a one-click on/off switch in case of emergencies.
Compared with commonly used indirect evaporative air handling unit (AHU) technology, in rigorous testing scenarios, "X-Cooling" was able to achieve a pPUE <1.1 and WUE of 0. Per 100MW data center in Hebei, switching to 'X-Cooling' waterless cooling has the potential to save 1.2 million tons of water per year, which is equivalent to annual average water consumption of 10,000 four-person households. With energy and water use a growing concern for many industries and governments, 'X-Cooling' offers a solution for supporting sustainable growth of the digital economy.
About Chindata Group
Chindata Group is a leading carrier-neutral hyperscale data center solution provider in Asia-Pacific emerging markets and a first mover in building next-generation hyperscale data centers in China, India and Southeast Asia markets, focusing on the whole life cycle of facility planning, investment, design, construction and operation of ecosystem infrastructure in the IT industry. Chindata Group provides its clients with business solutions in major countries and regions in Asia-Pacific emerging markets, including asset-heavy ecosystem chain services such as industrial bases, data centers, network and IT value-added services.
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The studies underscore the value of Dario's integrated behavioral health solution to help more people connect to effective care that is right for their needs
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO), a leader in the global digital therapeutics (DTx) market, announced today new research presented at the American Psychological Association ("APA") Annual Convention being held August 4th to 6th, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and virtually.
People living with chronic conditions are 2 to 3 times more likely to experience depression or anxiety than those living without a chronic illness, and untreated depression or anxiety often leads to poor health outcomes. Dario's unified digital therapeutics platform ensures that people with depression or anxiety, especially those living with chronic illnesses, are able to connect with convenient and effective care that contributes to improving their health.
The latest research from Dario examined the impact of a digital behavioral health solution for people living with clinically elevated levels of depression. The research findings demonstrated a wide-scale impact, with 72% of users reducing their symptoms of depression during 12 weeks of participation. Moreover, 44% of users in the study experienced clinically significant reductions in their levels of depression during the same timeframe.
In an additional study conducted by Dario, it was observed that 68% of people living with severe or moderate anxiety improved their symptoms following 12 weeks of utilizing the platform, and 40% of members with severe levels of anxiety experienced a clinically significant reduction during the evaluation period.
"Depression, anxiety and chronic conditions have a complicated and bidirectional relationship, making it critical to ensure Dario members are receiving the care they need to help manage both. Our latest studies provide further evidence that our solutions provide members with the care they need to help improve their overall health with effective, convenient digital tools," said Yifat Hershcovitz, PhD., Vice President of Clinical and Scientific Affairs at Dario and supervisor of the studies.
"Treatment for depression and anxiety in people with chronic conditions are known to be predictors of better overall health. Dario approaches this problem with a whole health, integrated solution for chronic condition management, and we are proud to see that this is making a difference for our members," said Omar Manejwala, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Dario.
You can learn more about the APA Convention by visiting their website at https://convention.apa.org.
About DarioHealth Corp.
DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ:DRIO) is a leading digital therapeutics (DTx) company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health through a user-centric multi-chronic condition platform. Our platform and suite of solutions deliver personalized and dynamic interventions driven by data analytics and one-on-one coaching for diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal pain, and behavioral health.
Our user-centric platform offers people continuous and customized care for health, disrupting the traditional episodic approach to healthcare. This approach empowers people to holistically adapt their lifestyles for sustainable behavior change, driving exceptional user satisfaction, retention, and results. Making the right thing to do the easy thing to do.
Dario provides its highly user rated solutions globally to health plans and other payors, self-insured employers, providers of care and directly to consumers. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://dariohealth.com.
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This news release and the statements of representatives and partners of DarioHealth Corp. related thereto contain or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the potential benefits that may be realized by users utilizing the Dario platform. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "plan," "project," "potential," "seek," "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that certain important factors may affect the Company's actual results and could cause such results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements that may be made in this news release. Factors that may affect the Company's results include, but are not limited to, regulatory approvals, product demand, market acceptance, impact of competitive products and prices, product development, commercialization or technological difficulties, the success or failure of negotiations and trade, legal, social and economic risks, and the risks associated with the adequacy of existing cash resources. Additional factors that could cause or contribute to differences between the Company's actual results and forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those risks discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned that actual results (including, without limitation, the timing for and results of the Company's commercial and regulatory plans for Dario™ as described herein) may differ significantly from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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Legislation helping veterans exposed to toxic trash-incineration pits while serving overseas finally passed the Senate this week. Comedian and activist Jon Stewart, who had worked hard to elevate the problem and then to help get the bill across the finish line, expressed frustration that the process had been so arduous.
Similarly, journalist Wesley Lowery tweeted:
jon stewart is an excellent example of the power of celebrity when [it’s] wielded strategically and unrelentingly on a single issue - and also, it says a lot about our system that an issue like *this would require a celebrity’s unrelenting advocacy for years in order to be addressed
Lowery is right. It does say something about the US political system and about democracy in general. But it isn’t necessarily something bad.
First, democracy in general. There are no consensus issues in a country of 330 million people. Even if the basic idea is overwhelmingly popular — few seem to oppose benefits for veterans who were harmed in the line of duty — that still leaves questions including who should be eligible, what treatments should be covered and who should pay for them.
Beyond that, something only becomes overwhelmingly popular if people notice it in the first place, and in a very large nation there are hundreds — thousands? millions? — of problems that people are upset about. So beyond the challenge of getting people to agree on everything, there is the challenge of convincing people to focus on the problem in the first place. It’s not surprising that having a celebrity activist involved helps.
In other words, it isn’t easy because self-government for a very large polity is never easy.
But it’s probably more difficult in the United States thanks to the convoluted system of separated institutions sharing powers, which multiplies the veto points within the system and makes it difficult to get things done with simple majorities. But that, too, has its advantages. Or at least that’s how I read James Madison’s understanding of the system he helped create.
Here’s the history. The people involved in the American Revolution wanted to establish what they called republican government — some form of rule by all citizens, or what we usually call democracy. This wasn’t new to the 18th century US; there is a long line of political theorists and political participants who had similar republican views.
Collectively they had a very limited idea of who should be included as full citizens, or even as full humans. But even among those they considered to be part of “the people” whom they wanted to rule, the revolutionaries believed that self-government could only work with a virtuous citizenry. If the people became corrupt, self-government couldn’t work. And among their meanings of corrupt was the idea of narrow, material self-interest. Indeed, it wasn’t just that self-government would fail if those involved cared only about narrow self-interest. Even more than that, they correctly worried that if people were mainly concerned about themselves, they wouldn’t get involved in public affairs at all.
And as the revolution wound down, that was pretty much what seemed to be happening. George Washington’s decision to resign his military commission at the close of the revolution and leave public life (temporarily, as it turned out) was a strong example of republican heroism, since he rejected the idea of the hero of the revolution becoming a king.
But it also played into the idea that those who cared about public affairs need only get involved during crises. That worried some of the Founders, who thought they were seeing the demise of republican virtue and the onset of corruption. If “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” turned out to be about private happiness and not the civic-minded idea of public happiness — the satisfaction of acting with others in the political arena, with the reward of building the fame and reputation that Washington had won — then the revolution would have been for nothing.
But Madison came up with a bold solution. What if seeking narrowly self-interested objectives out of the government wasn’t corrupt after all, but a legitimate lure to convince people to get involved in public life in the first place? The ultimate republican goal of self-government and public happiness — the idea that participation in public affairs is valuable and rewarding for its own sake — would still be the same. But Madison saw that most citizens wouldn’t get involved without a private interest at stake.
If that’s the case, then we can think of the complex system of multiple points where policy ideas can be initiated or vetoed as a mechanism to force those who choose to advocate for something such as a veteran’s health bill into having to learn the system, bargain with others with equally legitimate private interests and work out compromises. That is, it’s a system that tries to teach the advantages of a life of public participation.
All of this can be extremely frustrating to those aware of injustices who can’t manage to get them addressed, especially when they believe the majority is on their side. But democracy isn’t the rule of majorities. It’s the rule of the people, all of them (yes, all, not just Madison’s narrow idea of “all”), right or wrong. That this often comes down to majority vote is fine. The Madisonian goal, however, isn’t to translate majority opinion into government policy; indeed, Madison expresses doubt (in “Federalist No. 10”) that majorities as such even exist in the large polities he was imagining, which are surely much smaller than what the US has become. The goal is self-government. And if that makes something that “should” be easy into something much harder? It might be a trade-off worth making.
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Jurors to visit still bloodstained Parkland school building
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jurors in the trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz prepared to walk through the still blood-spattered rooms of a three-story building at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Thursday, visiting the scene where he murdered 14 students and three staff members four years ago.
The seven-man, five-woman jury and 10 alternates will be bused under heavy security the 30 miles from the Broward County Courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale to the suburban school, where classes don’t resume until later this month. Law enforcement plans to seal off the area around the campus, and aircraft may be barred from flying overhead to prevent protesters from interrupting the proceedings and to protect the jurors’ safety.
The panelists and their law enforcement escorts will be accompanied into the building by Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer, prosecutors and Cruz’s attorneys. Cruz waived his right to go with them.
Prosecutors, who are winding up their case, are hoping the visit will help prove that the former Stoneman Douglas student’s actions were cold, calculated, heinous and cruel; created a great risk of death to many people and “interfered with a government function” — all aggravating factors under Florida’s capital punishment law.
Under Florida court rules, neither the judge nor the attorneys are allowed to speak to the jurors — and the jurors aren’t allowed to converse with each other — when they retrace the path Cruz followed on Feb. 14, 2018, as he methodically moved from floor to floor, firing down hallways and into classrooms as he went. The jurors have already seen surveillance video of the shooting and photographs of its aftermath.
Journalists will not be allowed inside until after the jurors leave, and will not be allowed to carry cameras.
The building has been sealed and surrounded by a chain-link fence since shortly after the massacre. Known both as the freshman and 1200 building, it looms ominously over the school and its teachers, staff and 3,300 students, and can be seen easily by anyone nearby. The Broward County school district plans to demolish it whenever the prosecutors approve. For now, it is a court exhibit.
“When you are driving past, it’s there. When you are going to class, it’s there. It is just a colossal structure that you can’t miss,” said Kai Koerber, who was a Stoneman Douglas junior at the time of the shooting. He is now at the University of California, Berkeley, and the developer of a mental health phone app. “It is just a constant reminder ... that is tremendously trying and horrible.”
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of first-degree murder; the trial is only to determine if he is sentenced to death or life without parole.
The building’s interior has been left nearly intact since the shooting: Bloodstains still smear the floor, and doors and walls are riddled with bullet holes. Windows in classroom doors are shot out. Rotted Valentine’s Day flowers, deflated balloons and other gifts are strewn about. Only the bodies and personal belongings such as backpacks have been removed.
Miami defense attorney David S. Weinstein said prosecutors are hoping the visit will be “the final piece in erasing any doubt that any juror might have had that the death penalty is the only recommendation that can be made.”
Such site visits are rare. Weinstein, a former prosecutor, said in more than 150 jury trials dating back to the late 1980s, he has only had one.
One reason for their rarity is that they are a logistical nightmare for the judge, who needs to get the jury to the location and back to the courthouse without incident or risk a mistrial. And in a typical case, a visit wouldn’t even present truthful evidence: After law enforcement leaves, the building or public space returns to its normal use. The scene gets cleaned up, objects get moved and repairs are made. It’s why judges order jurors in many trials not to visit the scene on their own.
Craig Trocino, a University of Miami law professor who has represented defendants appealing their death sentences, said the visit — combined with the myriad graphic videos and photos jurors have already seen — could open an avenue for Cruz’s attorneys if they find themselves in the same situation.
“At some point evidence becomes inflammatory and prejudicial,” he said. “The site visit may be a cumulative capstone.”
Cruz’s attorneys have argued that prosecutors have used evidence not just to prove their case, but to inflame the jurors’ passions.
Prosecutors are expected to rest their case shortly after the visit.
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TAMPA, Fla., August 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazydays Holdings, Inc. ("Lazydays" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: LAZY) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Net Income for the quarter was $31.8 million, up $6.5 million compared to the second quarter of 2021. Second quarter revenue was $373.6 million, up $50.8 million compared to the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-gaap measure, of $38.4 million was down 6.8% compared to the second quarter of 2021.
- Revenues for the second quarter were $373.6 million; up $50.8 million, or 15.7%, versus the second quarter of 2021. Revenue from sales of Recreational Vehicles ("RVs") was $337.3 million for the second quarter, up $47.1 million, or 16.2%, versus the second quarter of 2021. RV unit sales excluding wholesale units, were 4,052 for the quarter, down 156 units, or 3.7% versus the second quarter of 2021. New and preowned RV sales revenues were $219.2 million and $118.1 million for the quarter, up 8.7% and 33.1% respectively compared to the second quarter of 2021.
- Gross profit, excluding last-in-first-out ("LIFO") adjustments, was $101.2 million, up $14.8 million, or 17.1%, versus the second quarter of 2021. Gross margin excluding LIFO adjustments increased slightly between the two periods, to 27.1% in the second quarter of 2022 from 26.8% in the second quarter of 2021. Gross margins continued to be strong versus pre-Covid norms for the Company's new and pre-owned vehicle sales revenues, primarily driven by inventory availability as manufacturers ramped up production and continued to restock dealers to make up lost production from COVID related shutdowns and strong consumer demand. Inventories normalized for most towable products by the end of the quarter, while many motorized products remained below desired levels. Gross profit for the quarter including LIFO adjustments was $99.3 million; up $13.1 million, or 15.2%, versus the second quarter of 2021. This gross profit comparison reflects a $1.7 million net increase in LIFO adjustments between the two periods.
- Excluding transaction costs, stock-based compensation, and depreciation and amortization; Selling, General and Administrative expense ("SG&A") for the second quarter was $61.5 million, up $16.7 million compared to the prior year. The increase was primarily related to overhead associated with the Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington and Milwaukee, Wisconsin dealerships acquired in August 2021; overhead associated with the Monticello, Minnesota dealership opened in March 2022; increased marketing expense, support costs and investments in IT infrastructure and compliance.
- Depreciation and amortization increased $0.7 million, and transaction costs decreased $0.4 million compared to the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $38.4 million for the second quarter, down $2.8 million compared to 2021. EBITDA Margin, a non-GAAP financial measure, decreased to 10.3% in the second quarter of 2022 from 12.8% in the second quarter of 2021.
- As of June 30, 2022, cash was $105.4 million, up $7.2 million from December 31, 2021. The increase includes the impact of cash used in operating activities of $31.7 million and cash paid for purchases of property and equipment and acquisitions of $12.7 million, offset by cash provided by financing activities of $51.7 million. Operating cash flow includes the negative impact of a $79.2 million increase in inventory as RV inventory continues to recover from depleted levels. The cash impact of this inventory increase is offset by an $89.5 million floorplan cash inflow reflected in cash provided by financing activities. Cash provided by financing activities also includes cash outflows of $38.2 million for the repurchase of 2,253,406 shares of common stock at an average price of approximately $16.94.
- The reported second quarter $31.8 million net income includes $9.7 million of non-cash non-operating income recognizing a change in the fair value of warrant liabilities, versus a $6.8 million expense in 2021.
The Company has scheduled a conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on August 4, 2022 that will also be broadcast live over the internet. The call can be accessed as follows:
Via online registration at: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/291558035 or via webcast by clicking the link.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at https://www.lazydays.com/investor-relations.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until August 11, 2022 and may be accessed by calling 1-800-770-2030 or 1-647-362-9199 with a conference ID number of 1488544. The webcast will be archived in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.
As an iconic brand in the RV industry, Lazydays, The RV Authority, consistently provides the best RV sales, service, and ownership experience, which is why RVers and their families become Customers for Life. Lazydays continues to add locations at a rapid pace as it executes its geographic expansion strategy that includes both acquisitions and greenfields.
Since 1976, Lazydays RV has built a reputation for providing an outstanding customer experience with exceptional service excellence and unparalleled product expertise, along with being a preferred place to rest and recharge with other RVers. By offering the largest selection of RV brands from the nation's leading manufacturers, state-of-the-art service facilities, and thousands of accessories and hard-to-find parts, Lazydays RV provides everything RVers need and want.
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. is a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker "LAZY."
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements describe Lazydays future plans, projections, strategies and expectations, including statements regarding Lazydays' expectations for future operating results, its expectations regarding the impact of its acquisitions of recently acquired dealerships in Maryville, Tennessee, Portland, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Tulsa, Oklahoma; its greenfield start-ups in Monticello, Minnesota, Fort Pierce, Florida, near Omaha, Nebraska, Wilmington, Ohio, Surprise, Arizona and Nashville, Tennessee; and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Lazydays. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to various factors, including an extended slowdown in the markets in which we operate, the effects of inflation; the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine, economic conditions generally (including increases in fuel costs), conditions in the credit markets and changes in interest rates, conditions in the capital markets, the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), other factors described from time to time in Lazydays' public announcements and SEC reports and filings, which are available at www.sec.gov and other factors that Lazydays may not have currently identified or quantified. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release, and Lazydays undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, unless otherwise required by law.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin to enable us to analyze our performance and financial condition. We utilize these financial measures to manage our business on a day-to-day basis and believe that they are useful measures of performance as they reflect certain operating drivers of the business, such as sales growth, operating costs, selling and administrative expense and other operating income and expense. We believe that these supplemental measures are commonly used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide expanded insight of the underlying operating results and trends and overall understanding of our financial performance and prospects for the future. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Our use of EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin may not be comparable to other companies within the industry due to different methods of calculation. We compensate for these limitations by using each of EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as only one of several measures for evaluating our business performance. In addition, capital expenditures, which impact depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and income tax expense, are reviewed separately by management. We may incur expenses in the future that are the same or similar to some of those adjusted in this presentation.
EBITDA is defined as net income excluding depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, interest expense, net, amortization of intangible assets, and income tax expense.
EBITDA Margin is defined as EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, non-floor plan interest expense, amortization of intangible assets, income tax expense, stock-based compensation, transaction costs and other supplemental adjustments which for the periods presented includes LIFO adjustments, severance costs and other one-time charges, impairment of rental units and gain (loss) on sale of property and equipment.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues.
Reconciliations from Net Income per the Consolidated Statements of Income to EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are shown in the tables below.
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Jason Momoa Played Flight Attendant on a Plane to Hawaii
Jason Momoa was recently spotted trying out a different line of work.
We’re used to seeing him in movies, not TikToks, but here he is. On a recent Hawaiian Airlines flight, Jason Momoa passed out bottles of Mananalu Water. As a result, pretty much everyone started calling him Aguaman. He was wearing a gray suit with a black T-shirt, with a pink flower in his hair. The Aquaman star also had a flower in his hair, which according to one user is a custom that means that he’s in a relationship.
The original poster, Kylee Yoshikawa posted the first clip people saw, with the caption: “When Jason Momoa is your flight attendant.” Her aunt is the one who sent her the video in the first place before it was uploaded. Having Jason Momoa deliver you water while you lounge around on a plane is great, but apparently, that wasn’t all. He gave everybody on the plane a staggering 10,000 miles with the airline.
A few of the comments on the original post either point out how lucky these passengers were, while others shed more light on the context. One fan pointed out that it's likely a marketing move, saying: “For all those asking, yes it’s really him. He is the founder of the brand of water he’s handing out. It’s called Mananalu. Another user said: “I’m actually really happy how respectful people are being. Like, not shouting and trying to tackle him or something. Good job passengers.”
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COGAN STATION, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a missing two-year-old from Lycoming County has been found safe.
According to police, Jaylynn Shaylor had been reported missing from her home in the 8300 block of Lycoming Creek Road in Cogan Station and hadn’t been seen since Wednesday night around 8:30 p.m.
Jaylynn has blonde hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a pull-up diaper.
Just after 8:30 a.m., state police announced that Jaylynn had been found and is safe. They have not provided any other details at this time.
Anyone with information should call 911 or state police at 570-368-5700. | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/local-news/two-year-old-goes-missing-from-bed-in-lycoming-county/ | 2022-08-04T12:59:48Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/local-news/two-year-old-goes-missing-from-bed-in-lycoming-county/ | false |
Users can identify risks across five domains, work on multiple projects and take advantage of exclusive community benefits
EVERGREEN, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phylum, The Software Supply Chain Security Company, announces the release of its free Phylum Community Edition to expand the standard in supply chain security risk analysis to everyone.
The free Phylum Community Edition allows any user to identify open-source risks across five domains with deductive analysis that is integrated into every stage of a build. Available immediately, users can:
- Sign up for a free, individual account here
- Work on up to five projects at a time
- Join the Phylum slack community to collaborate with other developers and security professionals
- Get exclusive access to future beta features
- Contribute feedback to the product
- Access community support
"We're excited to get Phylum in the hands of security engineers and developers around the world. Supply chain attacks are just getting started, and users need the ability to identify risk across the entire OSS supply chain attack surface. With the Phylum Community Edition, users can quickly understand valuable risk insights based on our unique approach to defending the software supply chain," said Peter Morgan, co-founder and president of Phylum.
The Phylum Risk Framework
Phylum's proactive approach to analyzing the risk inherent within the software supply chain is built from years of research and observation.
Instead of taking a retrospective approach by analyzing incidents after they occur, Phylum starts by consuming all available information about open-source packages and structuring the data in a consistent format for analysis. Layers of analytics, heuristics and ML models then comb through the data to find risk indicators. Deductive analysis is then applied to account for the entire context around each indicator, and identified risks are prioritized based on the risk tolerance criteria set by the organization.
This allows Phylum to effectively surface and prioritize meaningful issues before an incident occurs, in a manner that does not overwhelm security teams. These risks can then be addressed before leading to compromise, outages, service degradation at runtime or legal liability.
"Given the large volume of components involved in the development of modern software, surfacing meaningful findings becomes critically important - as does accurately prioritizing issues. Phylum defines the attack surface and conducts the deductive analysis, and users define risk tolerance based on project needs. This combination results in a significantly reduced attack surface, and categorized risk prioritized by business objective," said Brad Crawford, vice president of product at Phylum and co-author of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
The Phylum Risk Framework is the standard in software supply chain security, defined by the following categories: Malicious Code, Software Vulnerabilities, Authorship Risk, Reputation, License Misuse and Engineering Risk.
Get the Phylum Community Edition here.
Phylum will be at Black Hat 2022 in Innovation City booth# IC53. To meet up at the event, request a meeting here.
About Phylum
Phylum is the Software Supply Chain Company, on a mission to secure the universe of code. Developers and security professionals use Phylum to identify open-source risks across five domains using deductive analysis that is integrated into every stage of a build. The company is built by a team of career security researchers and developers with decades of experience in U.S. Intelligence Community and commercial sectors. Learn more at https://phylum.io, read The Phylum Research Blog, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved more than $13 million in capital project funding at locations both new (City Walk) and old (Rickwood Field).
The allocations included $1,250,000 of funding for the new City Walk development, despite that property being state-owned. “The state did want the city to participate at a certain level,” said Mayor Randall Woodfin. The council also approved $375,000 for historic Rickwood Field.
Here is a breakdown of the capital funding by the council:
- 41st Street streetscape and drainage: $1,500,000
- Third Avenue West streetscape: $1,292,532
- City Walk: $1,250,000
- Green Springs Highway streetscape phase II: $1,200,000
- Pine Knoll Vista drainage: $815,000
- Forest Park Avondale Business District streetscape: $750,000
- Carver Avenue SW: $675,000
- Hooper City Phase V drainage improvement: $598,615
- Tuggle Elementary School access improvements: $583,337
- Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd streetscape: $500,000
- Second Avenue South streetscape: $500,000
- Interstate Greenway Project: $500,000
- Hawkins Golf Course repairs: $500,000
- Hanover Circle repaving: $475,000
- Vulcan Park improvements: $400,000
- 19th Street Ensley improvements: $400,000
- Rickwood Field improvement: $375,000
- City Park (Mountaindale Road Park): $168,503
- Museum of Art elevator repair: $150,000
- Cahaba Road roundabout: $150,000
- Eastlake Park (Fitness Court): $109,413
- Germania Park improvements: $96,477
- Henry Crumpton Recreation Center improvements: $37,561
- Fire Facilities improvements: $20,278 | http://www.birminghamtimes.com/2022/08/listing-of-birminghams-13m-in-capital-project-funds/ | 2022-08-04T13:03:56Z | http://www.birminghamtimes.com/2022/08/listing-of-birminghams-13m-in-capital-project-funds/ | false |
An ambitious food hall with a focus on local restaurants owned by Black and brown people could open in East Oakland in the coming years.
Developers from the nonprofit Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corp. plan to build a food hall and affordable housing at Liberation Park, a 1.2-acre plot of land at the corner of 73rd Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, according to Carolyn Johnson, the group’s CEO. The East Oakland nonprofit has operated the city-owned land since April 2020, providing free meals and COVID-19 testing to residents as well as hosting several community events, such as the Akoma Outdoor Market, which features mostly Black and brown local vendors, and an outdoor roller-skating rink.
Similar to the popular Swan’s Market in Old Oakland, the proposed Liberation Park Market Hall will be a three-story building with food vendors and a coffee shop in a shared space with indoor and outdoor dining areas on the 10,000-square-foot ground floor.
The ground floor will also include a community food pantry, a theater and cultural performance space, farm stands, food carts, health and wellness service kiosk stations, a co-working space, a retail pavilion and a roller-skating rink, according to city documents.
The second floor would include more co-working spaces, a financial and technical assistance hub and event space, the city documents show. The rooftop is expected to have a garden, courtyard and an indoor and outdoor event space.
“We really don’t have anything like this in East Oakland,” Johnson, who was born and raised in East Oakland, told The Chronicle. “A place where we can go for all these things in one space.”
She said it was too early to know which vendors will be given a spot at the food hall, but it will likely resemble the Akoma Outdoor Market, highlighting local restaurants and retail businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and people of color. She said community members have voiced a desire to have a diverse cuisine lineup, including soul food, Latin, Caribbean and Thai cuisine.
“It’s going to be a place where you can come for four or five different types of food … all in one space,” she said. “We are looking to really reflect the community.”
Plans to build the market hall and housing development, which would bring 120 affordable units to the area, are under way. In October 2021, the Oakland City Council voted to enter into an 18-month exclusive negotiation with the East Oakland nonprofit for a long-term lease to build the commercial and mixed-use affordable housing development. The project still needs final approval from the City Council, said Larry Gallegos, the program manager for the city’s Economic and Workforce Development Department. It’s unclear when that will happen.
If the project is fully approved, Johnson said, she expects construction to begin in late 2024.
The Black Cultural Zone has long envisioned building hubs to provide housing and amplify East Oakland’s Black residents, artists and business owners while also connecting with other communities. The Liberation Park development is one of 10 hubs the group aims to build in the area.
Council Member Loren Taylor, whose district includes Liberation Park, told The Chronicle that he was “super excited” about the development potentially coming to East Oakland, which has long been considered a food desert.
“We’re not just talking about the food, we’re talking about entertainment and places for people to congregate,” he said, adding that the development is an example of what “inclusive, equitable development could and should be in Oakland and beyond.”
Jessica Flores (she/her) is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: jessica.flores@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @jesssmflores | https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/Oakland-Liberation-Park-food-hall-17350055.php | 2022-08-04T13:04:45Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/article/Oakland-Liberation-Park-food-hall-17350055.php | false |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani couldn’t connect at the plate, going 0 for 3 while twice leaving runners in scoring position. Although Ohtani was solid on the mound, he couldn’t retire Sean Murphy in two key situations.
Ohtani sometimes has to do it all by himself for the struggling Angels to win, and the Oakland Athletics did just enough against the two-way superstar to claim an encouraging victory.
Murphy homered and drove in three runs off Ohtani, leading the A’s to a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
James Kaprielian (3-5) pitched six-hit ball into the sixth as the A’s snapped their three-game losing streak by beating Ohtani (9-7), who has no victories over Oakland in five mound appearances since 2018.
Ohtani yielded seven hits and two earned runs while pitching into the sixth inning of his third straight defeat, again falling short of his career-best 10th mound victory after Murphy hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth. The AL MVP struck out seven A’s, which ended his streak of six consecutive starts with double-digit strikeouts just short of Nolan Ryan’s franchise-record seven.
“He had his fair share of punchouts, but that’s what he’s going to do,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “I think we had good at-bats and got his pitch count up and got him out early.”
Ohtani was fairly happy with his slider-heavy mound performance, but he lamented his effort at the plate. He has received one run of support from himself and his fellow Angels hitters during his three-game skid.
“Especially in the situation with (runners on) second and third, one out (in the third inning), I felt like if I came through in that at-bat, we could have won the game,” Ohtani said through his translator. “Since I didn’t, I felt like that was the biggest moment of the game.”
Ohtani left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh because of a cramp in his right forearm, but he said he expects to play Thursday. Los Angeles had pinch-hit for Ohtani only twice previously this season, both occurring after Ohtani felt minor injuries.
“If I’m healthy enough to play, I want to be out there,” Ohtani said. “It feels like I can’t really afford to miss games at this point.”
Luis Rengifo had a tying RBI double in the fifth for the Angels, who have lost four of six in another dismal season.
Murphy had an RBI single in the fourth, followed by his two-run shot to left. The catcher was 0 for 5 in his career against Ohtani before those consecutive run-scoring hits.
“Murph has been putting good at-bats together for two months,” Kotsay said. “Tonight, he was basically a one-man wrecking show.”
Zach Jackson pitched the ninth for his third save — Oakland’s first since closer Lou Trivino was traded to the Yankees.
Mickey Moniak started in center field and went 0 for 2 in his debut with the Angels, who acquired the former No. 1 overall pick from Philadelphia while trading Noah Syndergaard on Tuesday. Left-hander Tucker Davidson also arrived in Anaheim from Atlanta with plans to enter the rotation Sunday in Seattle.
Ohtani started out with three innings of one-hit ball, but Oakland scored an unearned run in the fourth when Ramon Laureano reached on Rengifo’s throwing error, advanced on a wild pitch and scored on Murphy’s single.
Rengifo atoned in the fifth with a two-out double to the gap, scoring Magneuris Sierra. Rengifo has a hit in 30 of his last 33 games, and he was the Angels’ only consistent hitter in July while they batted a pathetic .199 as a team.
ANOTHER MICKEY IN ANAHEIM
Moniak is a native of North San Diego County, about an hour south of Angel Stadium. Although he managed just 12 hits in 47 big league appearances over the past three seasons, Moniak has made significant progress this year, both before and after his hand was broken by a pitch in the final game of spring training.
“I’ve always been a guy that maybe takes a little bit to get comfortable at every level, and once I get comfortable, it’s on from there,” said Moniak, who batted .310 with a .924 OPS across the minors this season. “So, wasn’t really given that opportunity (in Philadelphia), which makes sense. They’re always in a pennant hunt with a lot of money on the field, so just to be here and be told that you’re going to go out and play and have some fun is huge.”
Angels manager Phil Nevin, whose son played travel ball with Moniak, said the outfielder will play regularly for the rest of the season.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: OF Mike Trout planned to start rotational exercises Wednesday in his comeback from a complicated back injury. He is expected to begin swinging a bat soon.
UP NEXT
Janson Junk (1-0, 0.00 ERA) returns from his first major league victory to start the Angels’ homestand finale after throwing six scoreless innings in his two major league appearances this season. Oakland counters with Paul Blackburn (6-6, 4.15), who is 0-4 in his last seven starts.
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Under Clearlake's ownership, Brightly transformed into a leading cloud-based asset management software platform with a broad suite of products solving operational and planning needs
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and CARY, N.C., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, "Clearlake") today announced it has completed the sale of Brightly Software, Inc. ("Brightly Software", "Brightly" or the "Company") to Siemens AG ("Siemens") (FRA:SIE) for $1.575 billion of upfront cash consideration, along with $300 million in cash earn-out payments, for a total of $1.875 billion.
Brightly is a software-as-a-service ("SaaS") provider of cloud-based enterprise asset management and facility operations management. Clearlake acquired Brightly, formerly known as "Dude Solutions," in June 2019.
Brightly executed on an investment thesis focused on scaling the business into a leading provider of enterprise asset management SaaS solutions across a diverse set of applications, end-markets, and geographies. In partnership with management, Clearlake implemented its O.P.S.® strategy to support the Company across several organic and inorganic growth initiatives. Organic growth initiatives were centered on reshaping the operating expense structure of the business to enable profitable growth, while improving the quality of the Company's revenue streams. These efforts were supplemented by executing on four strategic acquisitions, including Assetic, Confirm, Energy Profiles, and Facility Health.
The combination of these initiatives under Clearlake's ownership resulted in a material increase in annual recurring revenue and a significant expansion in the Company's EBITDA margins.
Kevin Kemmerer, Chief Executive Officer at Brightly Software, said, "The Brightly team and I have maintained a compelling partnership with Clearlake, and, collectively, we have built the Company into a SaaS platform addressing a variety of use cases for enterprise asset management. Throughout Clearlake's three years of ownership, our team has been able to leverage the firm's software expertise and their portfolio's best practices to establish ourselves as a high performing software solutions provider. We are proud and grateful to Clearlake for their partnership and believe we have collectively positioned the Company well to continue advancing our market leadership and executing on our goal to help our clients create more sustainable communities as part of Siemens."
"Clearlake's software investment approach involves partnering with management to scale promising SaaS companies, while focusing on profitable growth and sales efficiency. Since we invested in the business, Brightly has reconfigured its go-to-market motion and transitioned many customers to a longer-term partnership model, while maintaining the platform innovation that has always differentiated Brightly. We have valued our partnership with Kevin and his team over the years, which has culminated in Brightly's success during our ownership," said Behdad Eghbali, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, and Prashant Mehrotra, Partner and Managing Director, at Clearlake. "We are very excited about this outcome, as it highlights the potential of Clearlake's investment approach and the foundation that Kevin and his team have developed to help drive continued growth. We thank the Siemens team for their collaboration over the past months, and we wish the Brightly team every success for the future."
Throughout Clearlake's ownership, Brightly expanded into new end-markets and geographies, as well as broadened its product offerings, expanding into solutions with a focus on ESG and sustainability management. Today, Brightly has a global customer base with over 12,000 clients across Education, Public Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Commercial Real Estate, and other end-markets, and was recently recognized as a "Leader in Enterprise Asset Management Software" from Verdantix, an award-winning independent research firm.
William Blair & Company LLC and SVB Securities LLC acted as lead financial advisors to Brightly. Sidley Austin LLP provided legal counsel to Brightly and Clearlake.
About Clearlake
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with experienced management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to dynamic businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm's core target sectors are technology, industrials and consumer. Clearlake currently has over $72 billion of assets under management and its senior investment principals have led or co-led over 400 investments. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with affiliates in Dallas, TX, London, UK and Dublin, Ireland. More information is available at www.clearlake.com and on Twitter @Clearlake.
About Brightly Software
Brightly, the global leader in intelligent asset management solutions, enables organizations to transform the performance of their assets. Brightly's sophisticated cloud-based platform leverages more than 20 years of data to deliver predictive insights that help users through the key phases of the entire asset lifecycle. More than 12,000 clients of every size worldwide depend on Brightly's complete suite of intuitive software – including CMMS, EAM, Strategic Asset Management, IoT Remote Monitoring, Sustainability and Community Engagement. Paired with award-winning training, support and consulting services, Brightly helps light the way to a bright future with smarter assets and sustainable communities. For more information, visit www.brightlysoftware.com.
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Approximately Doubling Its Size
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marpai, Inc. ("Marpai" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MRAI), an AI-technology company transforming the $22 billion Third-Party Administrator (TPA) market supporting self-funded employer health plans, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Maestro Health ("Maestro"), a leading TPA servicing over 80 self-insured employers, based in Chicago, Illinois.
Highlights of the transaction include:
- At the closing the combined company will serve over 40,000 employee lives with expected combined proforma annual revenues of approximately $40 million in 2022.
- Significant cash of over $20 million on the combined balance sheet expected at closing, which is expected to finance the integration of the two companies.
- While up to date Maestro has posted substantial operating losses as it invested in growth, the joint company expects to target positive EBITDA within 18 months.
- Maestro's Clinical Management and Cost Containment in-house capabilities will enhance Marpai's ability to deliver better value to its clients and better health outcomes to its members.
- Purchase Price of $22.1 million is due in April 2024, but, subject to the Company meeting its obligations under the agreement, may be financed over four years by the seller.
Together, the companies will continue to provide innovative health plan administration for self-insured clients driven by technology.
"Maestro shares our vision on how to improve healthcare for employees and family members covered by self-insured plans," said Edmundo Gonzalez, CEO of Marpai. "There are tremendous revenue synergies. Maestro has in-house care management that helps members live healthier lives, and we intend to roll this out to the Marpai member base. The Maestro cost containment solutions will also be rolled out to our client base. Marpai's proactive match making of members to the best care will also be introduced to the Maestro client base."
The acquisition is expected to more than double Marpai's revenues (exclusive of third parties' share of revenues), number of customers and number of members it serves.
"We are committed to continue delivering the high level of customer service that both Maestro's and Marpai's customers are used to. We believe that this combination will create long-term benefits for our members, clients as well as our stockholders," said Gonzalez.
"Combining our TPA experience with Marpai is incredibly exciting. Over the last couple of years, we have made significant investments in cost containment and clinical solutions that are delivering outstanding results for our customers. Marpai brings deep TPA domain expertise, expanded discount network options and incredibly sophisticated approaches to data analytics," said Brandon Wood, CEO of Maestro Health. "The combined organization will help employers proactively provide benefits that are expected to lead to healthier and more satisfied member populations. This will be unmatched in the market."
The transaction is expected to close within 60 days, subject to completing certain regulatory notices and filings as well as satisfying certain other customary closing conditions.
Under the terms of the agreement, the purchase price of $22.1 million will be payable in cash on April 1, 2024. However, subject to the Company meeting its obligations under the agreement, this payment may be financed over four years by the seller with minimum annual cash payments, reflecting a 10% per annum cost of capital, of $5 million, $6 million, $8 million and $9 million which will be payable on December 31, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively. In addition, Marpai has agreed that a minimum of 35% of the net proceeds of any equity offering will be used to pre-pay its minimum payment obligations. Such payments will offset the minimum payments described above.
In addition, the parties have also agreed that Maestro's free cash position at closing will be $15.79 million and have also agreed that Maestro will have certain minimum working capital amounts at closing. The cash on the combined company's balance sheet, as well as synergies from the transaction, are expected to drive the joint company's plan of integration, which is expected to include a target of reaching positive EBITDA within 18 months.
Marpai management will discuss the transaction on the previously announced second quarter operating results conference call which is scheduled for Thursday, August 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET
The call can be accessed as follows:
Live Call: US: 1-866-652-5200 / CAN: 1-855-669-9657 / INT TOLL: 1-412-317-6060
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Marpai, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRAI) is a technology company bringing AI-powered health plan services to employers that directly pay for employee health benefits. Primarily competing in the $22B TPA (Third Party Administrator) sector serving self-funded employer health plans representing over $1T in annual claims, Marpai maximizes the value of the health plan as measured in health outcomes. Marpai takes a member-centric approach that uses AI and big data to connect members to health solutions predicted to have a high probability of positive outcomes and aims to bring value-based care to the self-insured market. With effective early intervention, disease management, claims processing and proactive member outreach, Marpai works to deliver the healthiest member population for the health plan budget. Operating nationwide, Marpai offers access to provider networks including Aetna and Cigna and all TPA services. For more information, visit www.marpaihealth.com.
Maestro is a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for employee health and benefits servicing approximately 25,000 employee lives. Maestro offers end-to-end health plan solutions, integrating in-house care management and cost containment services. Maestro has over 80 customers in over 40 states with a 93% client retention rate, indicating high level of customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.maestrohealth.com (link to Maestro's website does not constitute a part of this press release).
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve significant risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding revenues, employee lives and cash. Forward-looking statements can be identified through the use of words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "guidance," "may," "can," "could", "will", "potential", "should," "goal" and variations of these words or similar expressions. For example, the Company is using forward looking statements when it discusses the expected timing of the closing of the transaction, the expected benefits to be derived from the combined businesses, the Company's belief that the combined company expects to target positive EBITDA within 18 months, the expected combined revenues of the companies, that the acquisition is expected to more than double its revenues, number of customers and number of members it serves, that the cash on the combined balance sheet expected at closing is expected to finance the integration of the two companies and that the combined organization will help employers proactively provide benefits that lead to healthier and more satisfied member populations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect Marpai's current expectations and speak only as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from Marpai's current expectations depending upon a number of factors. These factors include, among others, adverse changes in general economic and market conditions, competitive factors including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions, uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and market changes, risks associated with managing the growth of the business. Except as required by law, Marpai does not undertake any responsibility to revise or update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about Marpai and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in Marpai's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
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In S. Korea, Pelosi avoids public comments on Taiwan, China
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After infuriating China over her trip to Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met South Korean political leaders in Seoul on Thursday but avoided making direct public comments on relations with Beijing and Taipei that could further increase regional tensions.
Pelosi, the first House speaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years, said Wednesday in Taipei that the American commitment to democracy in the self-governing island and elsewhere “remains ironclad.” In response, China on Thursday began military exercises, including missile strike training, in six zones surrounding Taiwan, in what could be the biggest of their kind since the mid-1990s.
After visiting Taiwan, Pelosi and other members of her congressional delegation flew to South Korea — a key U.S. ally where about 28,500 American troops are deployed — on Wednesday evening, as part of an Asian tour that included earlier stops in Singapore and Malaysia. After South Korea, Pelosi will travel to Japan.
She met South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin Pyo and other senior members of Parliament on Thursday. After that hour-long meeting, Pelosi spoke about the bilateral alliance, forged in blood during the 1950-53 Korean War, and legislative efforts to boost ties, but didn’t directly mention her Taiwan visit or the Chinese protests.
“We also come to say to you that a friendship, (the) relationship that began from urgency and security, many years ago, has become the warmest of friendships,” Pelosi said in a joint news conference with Kim. “We want to advance security, economy and governance in an inter-parliamentary way.”
Neither Pelosi nor Kim took questions from journalists.
Kim said he and Pelosi shared concerns about North Korea’s increasing nuclear threat. He said the two agreed to support their governments’ push for denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula based on both strong deterrence against North Korea and diplomacy.
Pelosi and her delegation later spoke by phone with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on the alliance, foreign policy and other issues. Yoon is on vacation this week, but critics accuse him of intentionally shunning a face-to-face meeting with Pelosi in consideration of ties with China, South Korea’s biggest trading partner. Yoon’s office said it had reviewed national interests and that Yoon’s vacation plan had already been set up when, about two weeks ago, Pelosi’s side contacted his office about a possible meeting.
During the phone conversation, Pelosi and other members of her congressional delegation didn’t bring up the Taiwan issue, and Yoon also didn’t raise the matter, Yoon’s office said.
In recent years, South Korea has been struggling to strike a balance between the United States and China as their rivalry has deepened. Yoon, a conservative, took office in May with a vow to boost South Korea’s military alliance with the United States and take a tougher line on North Korean provocations.
Later Thursday, Pelosi was to visit a border area with North Korea that is jointly controlled by the American-led United Nations Command and North Korea, South Korean officials said. If that visit occurs, Pelosi would be the highest-level American to go to the Joint Security Area since then-President Donald Trump visited in 2019 for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Yoon said Pelosi’s visit to the JSA would demonstrate “a strong deterrence against North Korea” by the allies, said Kim Tae-hyo, a deputy presidential national security adviser.
South Korean media, citing no sources, later reported that Pelosi visited the JSA but gave no further details. The U.S. Embassy in Seoul, the U.N. Command and the South Korean Defense Ministry couldn’t immediately confirm the reports.
Sitting inside the 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) -wide Demilitarized Zone, a buffer created at the end of the Korean War, the JSA is the site of past bloodshed and a venue for numerous talks. U.S. presidents and other top officials have often traveled to the JSA and other border areas to reaffirm their security commitment to South Korea.
Any statement critical of North Korea by Pelosi is certain to draw a furious response. On Wednesday, the North’s Foreign Ministry slammed the United States over her Taiwan trip, saying “the current situation clearly shows that the impudent interference of the U.S. in internal affairs of other countries … (is) the root cause of harassed peace and security in the region.”
The Chinese military exercises launched Thursday and planned to last until Sunday involve its navy, air force and other departments. They include missile strikes on targets in the seas north and south of the island in an echo of the last major Chinese military drills aimed at intimidating Taiwan’s leaders and voters in 1995 and 1996.
China’s official Xinhua News Agency said the exercises are joint operations focused on “blockade, sea target assault, strike on ground targets, and airspace control.”
Taiwan has put its military on alert and staged civil defense drills, while the U.S. has numerous naval assets in the area. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the Chinese drills “unreasonable actions in an attempt to change the status quo, destroy the peace and stability of the region.”
China views Taiwan as a breakaway province to be annexed by force if necessary. It considers visits to Taiwan by foreign officials as recognizing its sovereignty.
“Today the world faces a choice between democracy and autocracy,” Pelosi said in a short speech during a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday. “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”
The Biden administration and Pelosi have said the United States remains committed to the “one-China policy,” which recognizes Beijing as the sole, legitimate government of China but allows informal relations and defense ties with Taipei. The administration discouraged but did not prevent Pelosi from visiting.
Pelosi noted in Taiwan that congressional support for Taiwan is bipartisan, and she praised the island’s democracy. She stopped short of saying that the U.S would defend Taiwan militarily and emphasized that Congress is “committed to the security of Taiwan, in order to have Taiwan be able to most effectively defend themselves.”
Tsai said at her meeting with Pelosi that “facing deliberately heightened military threats, Taiwan will not back down.”
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Wednesday that U.S. officials “don’t believe we’re at the brink now, and there’s certainly no reason for anybody to be talking about being at the brink going forward.”
On Thursday, the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations called for calm in the Taiwan Strait, which separates mainland China and Taiwan, and urged the avoidance of any “provocative action.” ASEAN foreign ministers, who are meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for a regional forum, said they were concerned the situation could “destabilize the region and eventually could lead to miscalculation, serious confrontation, open conflicts and unpredictable consequences among major powers.”
Pelosi’s focus has always been the same, she said, going back to her 1991 visit to Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, when she and other lawmakers unfurled a small banner supporting democracy two years after a bloody military crackdown on protesters at the square. That visit was also about human rights and what she called dangerous technology transfers to “rogue countries.”
China and Taiwan, which split in 1949 after a civil war, have no official relations but multibillion-dollar business ties.
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Wu reported from Taipei, Taiwan. Associated Press writer David Rising in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, contributed to this report.
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TAIPEI, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProLogium Technology (ProLogium), a global leader in innovative solid-state battery technology, announced today that it has joined NAATBatt International (NAATBatt), the premiere trade association of developers, manufacturers, suppliers and users of battery technology in North America, as a platinum member, and will also join upcoming meetings of its Board of Directors.
"We are pleased to be a member of NAATBatt, to learn and participate in the development of innovative solutions for the advancement of battery technologies," said Vincent Yang, CEO and Founder of ProLogium. "The United States plays a crucial role in the global automotive industry value chain. Automakers are accelerating their plans to extend their EV product range. With manufacturing bases in the region, we will be able to better meet the market's needs and benefit from local policy support. The proximity allows for local production and local supplies, manufacturing closer to customers to reduce carbon footprint – a win-win solution for the benefit of both our customers and ProLogium."
Jim Greenberger, Executive Director of NAATBatt International, said: "I'm delighted that ProLogium has joined NAATBatt and is planning to become an important part of the North American advanced battery supply chain. Scaling the manufacture of electrochemical energy storage technology is a challenge facing countries worldwide. NAATBatt will do its best to provide the resources required by ProLogium and fully support ProLogium's efforts to promote innovative battery technology in North America and help it enter the commercial field more quickly."
ProLogium is actively seeking to establish its first overseas battery plant. The company is in the process of selecting the location for its gigafactory in anticipation of the surging global demand for electric vehicles over the next decade. The estimated total investment in three phases is over USD 8 billion, and a feasibility study for potential sites has been initiated.
"With the recommendation and assistance from the US Department of Commerce, we were invited to the 2022 SelectUSA Investment Summit. We met with US officials and governors during the SelectUSA Summit. The US government expressed its full support for ProLogium to set up plants locally, an indication of the increasing strategic importance of the next-generation battery," Vincent Yang commented.
ProLogium has a three-phase construction plan for its first-ever overseas gigafactory. The total capacity is expected to reach 120 GWh when the plant is complete. The firm's final decision on plant location is set to be made by the first half of 2023 at the soonest. A due diligence process will be performed before the construction project kicks off. ProLogium also estimates that by 2031, the project will create over 6,500 jobs, and the company is poised to begin its global talent recruitment efforts in the areas of engineering, product research and development, business management, and more.
ProLogium's manufacturing competence has been well established in the past nine years. Its first production line for consumer applications began operating back in 2013, and its roll-to-roll EV battery pilot line began production in October 2017. The battery maker owns proprietary technologies covering over 500 (applied or awarded) patents worldwide and has established more than 4,000 quality control items in its production processes, achieving 99.9% yield for its single-layer cell manufacturing and 94% yield for multi-layer cells. The company has already shipped more than one million cells for consumer electronic applications (from 15mAh to 1Ah) with a very high level of customer satisfaction. It has already begun the long testing and certification process with key global car OEMs by delivering nearly 8,000 EV battery cells (50-60Ah). These results laid a solid foundation for its global mass production gigafactory.
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Man held under POCSO Act
The Thadikombu Police arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly harassing a 11-year-old girl at their residence on Wednesday.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the complainant and the accused have been living together since 2017 along with the mother’s child from her second marriage. It is reported that it is the couple’s third marriage. The police booked the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. A woman inspector from All Women Police Station in Sanarpatty is conducting investigations in this case.
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Joseph A. Doorley Jr., one of the most underappreciated Providence mayors of the last century, died on Sunday at the age of 91.
As Mark Patinkin wrote this week in the Providence Journal, Doorley, who led the city from 1965 until 1975, was responsible for building the civic center in downtown. He was also a strong advocate for desegregating schools and created Progress for Providence, an anti-poverty agency.
Even though Doorley went to college at Notre Dame and law school at Boston College, it’s Providence College that holds onto 300 boxes of Doorley’s papers from his tenure as mayor – and they’re a treasure trove for anyone who loves politics.
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I spent part of my day yesterday reading through various boxes, and mostly searching for fun documents from Doorley’s contentious 1974 race with Buddy Cianci, which disrupted the Democratic machine in Providence.
All credit for preserving these documents goes to Providence College Archives and Special Collections. Here’s what I found.
One of Doorley’s major accomplishments was building the Providence Civic Center, known as The Dunk (at least for now).
As we know from reading Mike Stanton’s “The Prince of Providence,” the Democratic Party was fractured heading into the 1974 primary, which gave independent Buddy Cianci the opening to win the general election.
In the above letter, Doorley thanks Gene McCaffrey, the mayor of Warwick, for staying loyal. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because his son, Michael McCaffrey, is now the Senate Majority Leader.
Was this 1974 or 2014? Who was seen with whom at The Old Canteen?
Sound familiar? These are TV and radio commercial scripts for the Doorley campaign. Crime and schools.
Talk about a busy schedule. This was Doorley’s political appointment schedule for the final three weeks of the 1974 campaign.
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Heading into the Nov. 5, 1974, election, this sign was posted around Providence’s 6th Ward. Veteran political observers will recognize lots of familiar names, including Thomas Goodwin, father of current Senator Maryellen Goodwin, and Anthony Solomon, father of former Providence City Council president Michael Solomon.
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CREST OVS will provide increased levels of assurance for application security assessments.
ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CREST, the international not-for-profit, membership body representing the global cyber security industry, in consultation with the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), today announced the OWASP Verification Standard (OVS), a new quality assurance standard for the global application security industry. CREST OVS provides mobile and web app developers with greater security assurance and accredited organizations with enhanced access to the growing app development industry.
CREST OVS measures an organization's ability to execute and deliver assessments related to Level 1 and Level 2 of the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) and OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS). The ASVS and MASVS are OWASP projects which have been developed by the technical AppSec community to establish an open-source framework of security requirements needed to design, develop and test secure mobile and web applications.
"CREST OVS sets new standards in web and mobile application security to provide the buyers of application security assessment services with the highest level of assurance," said Rowland Johnson, president of CREST. "The program has a series of explicit requirements that are designed to assess and harness the capabilities of an organization, along with the skills and competencies of its individual security testers."
CREST has been working closely with governments, regulators and multinational organizations focused on improving application security and it is expected that there will be high demand for both CREST OVS Mobile and CREST OVS Apps accredited services.
By leveraging ASVS and MASVS, CREST is formally supporting the open-source community to build and maintain global standards. "Both CREST and OWASP are non-profit organizations and we share a vision of increasing collaboration and open standards across the industry to build and maintain global cyber security standards," added, Johnson.
Andrew van der Stock, Executive Director of the OWASP Foundation said: "This is a positive move for worldwide corporate and government adoption of the ASVS and MASVS projects. While the OWASP Top 10 risks project has built vital awareness of the importance of Application Security, I am excited to see the move towards using standards such as ASVS and MASVS to help organizations improve their application security in a structured and comprehensive way."
To apply for the OVS program, companies need to be accredited to the CREST Penetration Testing discipline. Organizations must also demonstrate at corporate level that they can meet the program requirements to execute and deliver Level 1 and Level 2 ASVS and MASVS services.
In addition, all organizations will need to ensure that their teams have completed CREST's Skilled Person Register and have each signed the CREST Code of Conduct. For more information on eligibility and how to become CREST OVS accredited, please visit the OVS pages on the CREST website.
CREST is an international not-for-profit, membership body representing the global cyber security industry. Its goal is to help create a secure digital world for all by quality assuring its members and delivering professional certifications to the cyber security industry.
CREST accredits almost 300 member companies, operating across dozens of countries, and certifies thousands of professionals worldwide. It works with governments, regulators, academe, training partners, professional bodies and other stakeholders around the world.
CREST members undergo a rigorous quality assurance process and employ competent professionals. Organizations buying their cyber security services from CREST members do so with confidence.
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a non-profit foundation that works to improve the security of software. It includes:
- Community-led open source software and documentation projects
- Over 250+ local chapters worldwide
- Tens of thousands of members
- Industry-leading educational and training conferences
OWASP is an open community dedicated to enabling organizations to conceive, develop, acquire, operate, and maintain applications that can be trusted. All OWASP projects, tools, documents, forums, and chapters are free and open to anyone interested in improving application security.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Powerful explosions rattled the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv on Thursday and a city close to the country’s biggest nuclear power plant sustained a barrage of shelling amid Russian attacks in several regions, Ukraine’s presidential office said.
At least four civilians were killed and 10 more wounded in 24 hours, with nine Ukrainian regions coming under fire, the office said in its daily update.
The separatist-held eastern city of Donetsk also came under shelling, with Russian-backed local authorities saying that five civilians were killed and six others wounded.
Kyiv said that two districts of Mykolaiv, which has been targeted frequently in recent weeks, were shelled.
Russian forces reportedly fired 60 rockets at Nikopol, in the central Dnipropetrovsk region. Some 50 residential buildings were damaged in the city of 107,000 and some projectiles hit power lines, leaving city residents without electricity, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Nikopol is located across the Dnieper river from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which was taken over by Russian troops early in the war.
Experts at the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War believe that Russia is shelling the area intentionally, “putting Ukraine in a difficult position.”
“Either Ukraine returns fire, risking international condemnation and a nuclear incident (which Ukrainian forces are unlikely to do), or Ukrainian forces allow Russian forces to continue firing on Ukrainian positions from an effective ‘safe zone,’” the Institute’s latest report said.
The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency earlier this week voiced alarm over the situation at the Zaporizhzhia plant.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Thursday that the Russian military had struck two Ukrainian munitions depots near the village of Novoivanivka in the Zaporizhzhia region and a fuel depot near the Zaporizhzhia railway station.
In northern Ukraine, the country’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, was being shelled from Russia, the presidential office said. Several industrial facilities were hit in the city, which also has been a frequent target. In the nearby city of Chuhuiv, a rocket hit a five-story residential building.
In the eastern Donetsk region, where fighting has been focused in recent weeks, residential buildings were being shelled in all large cities and a school was destroyed in the village of Ocheretyne. The region is struggling without gas supplies and, in part, without power and water supplies; its residents are being evacuated.
In the city of Donetsk, Russian-backed separatist authorities blamed Ukrainian forces for shelling Thursday of the central part of the city. The area hit was near a theater where a farewell ceremony for a prominent separatist officer killed a few days ago was being held.
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, denied Ukrainian involvement. He alleged, without offering evidence, that Russian or separatist forces were responsible for the shelling.
Russia and Ukraine have repeatedly accused each other of firing on territories under their own control.
Russian forces have already seized the Luhansk region that neighbors Donetsk. Its Ukrainian governor, Serhiy Haidai, said on social media that local residents are being mobilized to fight against Kyiv’s forces and that “even indispensable mine workers are being taken.”
Ukrainian authorities reported another abduction of a mayor who reportedly refused to collaborate with the Russians in the southern Kherson region, which is also almost entirely occupied.
The reported kidnapping of Serhiy Lyakhno, the mayor of the village of Hornostaivka, comes as Russia amasses more troops in the area in anticipation of a counteroffensive by Kyiv and ahead of a planned referendum on the region becoming part of Russia.
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Accomplished human resources executive joins Alteryx to lead all aspects of HR, from talent acquisition to diversity and inclusion, to meet the company's growth and innovation strategy
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the Analytics Automation company, today announced that Doniel Sutton has been appointed Chief People Officer, where she will lead all human resource related functions, including, talent strategy, total rewards, talent acquisition, development, culture, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Sutton will report to Alteryx Chief Executive Officer Mark Anderson.
"I am thrilled to welcome Doniel to the Alteryx team as our Chief People Officer," said Anderson. "Doniel is a values-driven business partner, with a transparent, inclusive approach to leadership and a history of establishing high-performance cultures. Her wealth of experience in leading organizations through periods of high growth and scale will be of tremendous value to Alteryx."
A highly accomplished, results-driven HR executive, Sutton has built a career in shepherding global organizations through sustainable transformations, new business model implementations, M&A transactions and integrations, global expansions and more. Sutton brings more than 20 years of strategic and global human resources leadership experience at Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, including her most recent role as Chief People Officer at Fastly. Previously, Sutton held senior HR leadership roles at PayPal, Prudential, Bank of America, and Honeywell.
"I'm so excited to join the Alteryx team, as the organization continues to accelerate momentum globally with top-notch talent, a strong client base and an impressive platform. I'm deeply passionate about data and analytics as it's one of the richest and most enabling tools we leverage in the HR function for strategy and effective decision making," said Sutton. "Harnessing the power of Alteryx's platform to democratize data creates value for our employees and that's what makes this opportunity so special. I look forward to partnering with the incredible Alteryx leaders as we continue to evolve what it means to democratize data and enable analytics for all, while also building a strong culture for people to perform their best work."
Sutton is a highly regarded and sought-after strategic HR thought leader with multiple features and accolades under her belt, including media coverage in Bloomberg, NY Times, CNBC, Profile Magazine and more. Among her many career achievements includes being recognized by Black Enterprise in 2017 as one of the 300 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America and being awarded the 2018 American Business Award's Bronze "Stevie" HR Executive of the Year. Most recently, Doniel was named as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS in 2021 by The Software Report.
Alteryx (NYSE: AYX) powers analytics for all by providing the leading Analytics Automation Platform. Alteryx delivers easy end-to-end automation of data engineering, analytics, reporting, machine learning, and data science processes, enabling enterprises everywhere to democratize data analytics across their organizations for a broad range of use cases. More than 8,000 customers globally rely on Alteryx to deliver high-impact business outcomes. To learn more, visit www.alteryx.com.
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Data Center Liquid Cooling to Exceed $1 Billion in Market Revenues by 2026
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, data center physical infrastructure (DCPI) revenues are forecast to grow at an 8 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2021 to 2026, to above $31 billion. Growth is forecast to remain resilient, driven by sustainability-minded data center expansion from cloud and colocation service providers, despite near-term supply chain constraints persisting and macroeconomic headwinds forming.
"Demand for data center physical infrastructure remains resilient, despite the developing macroeconomic uncertainties," said Lucas Beran, Principal Analyst at Dell'Oro Group. "Most importantly, data center sustainability has risen to the top of decision making criteria in the industry, opening the door for significant technology transitions during this forecast period. The most exciting is the acceleration of data center liquid cooling, as both direct liquid cooling (DLC) and immersion cooling (single-phase and two-phase) are forecast to grow significantly and surpass $1 billion in market revenue by 2026," added Beran.
Additional highlights from the Data Center Physical Infrastructure 5-Year July 2022 Report:
- DCPI revenue growth is forecast to slow to 6 percent in 2023, driven by continued cloud and colocation service provider growth and marginal enterprise growth.
- China is forecast to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, followed by APAC (Excluding China) and EMEA.
- Data Center Thermal Management is forecast to grow the fastest rate of any market segment during the forecast period, surpassing $6 B in vendor revenues in 2026.
- The Service Providers (Top 10 Cloud, Rest-of-Cloud, Colocation, and Telco) customer segment is forecast to grow at a double-digit CAGR during the forecast period, while the Enterprise customer segment (Large Enterprise, Rest-of-Enterprise) is forecast to grow at a much lower rate.
Dell'Oro Group's Data Center Physical Infrastructure 5-Year Forecast Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the data center physical infrastructure market. This covers market sizes and forecasts for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), thermal management, cabinet power distribution and busway, rack power distribution, IT racks and containment, and software and services. Additional product level detail is provided for each market segment. Allocation of manufacturing revenues by cloud service providers, telco, colocation, and enterprise customer segments is also provided. For more information about the report, please contact us at dgsales@delloro.com.
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications and enterprise networks, data center infrastructure, and network security markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.delloro.com.
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Village pub gets name change for filming of new Paramount crime series
- Credit: Karen Wilton
Film crews have been spotted in Norfolk for the second time this week as they shoot a new Paramount drama series.
On Wednesday, August 3, and Thursday, August 4, there has been a hive of activity around The Ox and Plough pub in Old Buckenham.
Temporary signage has gone up with the popular watering hole being named the Black Lamb pub for the filming of The Chemistry of Death.
The pub also announced on Facebook that it was closing for two days for the filming in and around it on the village green.
On social media, the Ox and Plough said it would be donating £150 to charity of any money it makes.
Paul's Plaice fish and chip van is moving from its usual spot outside the pub to Abbey Road on Thursday evening.
Owner Paul Harrison said: "It is one week of disruption but it doesn't faze us as it is good for Old Buckenham."
On Tuesday, film crews were spotted at the Nelson Head in Horsey.
The crime series from Paramount is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Simon Beckett. | https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/paramount-chemistry-of-death-filming-old-buckenham-9190530 | 2022-08-04T13:19:37Z | https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/paramount-chemistry-of-death-filming-old-buckenham-9190530 | true |
Chrissy Teigen announces pregnancy nearly two years after miscarriage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend are expecting another child nearly two years after the couple suffered a pregnancy loss.
Teigen made the announcement Wednesday on Instagram where she posted two photos of her baby bump. She wrote that joy has “filled our home and hearts again” in a post that comes after she had a miscarriage in 2020.
“We have another on the way,” wrote the 36-year-old model and cookbook author, who shares two children — Luna and Miles — with Legend. She touched on her fertility journey and being too nervous to unveil her pregnancy.
“Every appointment I’ve said to myself, ‘ok if it’s healthy today I’ll announce’ but then I breathe a sigh of relief to hear a heartbeat and decide I’m just too nervous still,” she wrote. “I don’t think I’ll ever walk out of an appointment with more excitement than nerves but so far, everything is perfect and beautiful and I’m feeling hopeful and amazing.”
The couple delivered a heart-wrenching post in 2020 after both announced the lost of their son, Jack, at 20 weeks of her pregnancy. She was hospitalized with excessive bleeding before the miscarriage.
In the same year, Teigen wrote in an essay explaining that doctors diagnosed her with a partial placental abruption. At the time, she urged people to share their stories and “please be kind to those pouring their hearts out.”
Legend and Teigen were married in 2013.
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NEW YORK (AP) — When camp counselor Allie Tarantino was flipping through a magazine years ago, he came upon a familiar name: Mark Zuckerberg. He rifled through boxes of memorabilia in his basement, running his fingers over old photos, newspapers and bus maps before finding a baseball card featuring a very young Zuckerberg grinning in a red jersey and gripping a bat.
Three decades later, Tarantino is hoping that a signed baseball card featuring one of the richest men in the world will bring a fortune when it is put up for auction next month.
“It’s like my version of a midlife crisis. I’m 50 years old — what am I going to do with this?” Tarantino joked.
As told by Tarantino — who still works summers at Elmwood Day Camp in Westchester, New York — Zuckerberg, then age 8 or 9, offered the card he'd had printed as a parting gift at the end of camp 30 years ago.
"As somebody who collects things, it’s always really difficult to part with whatever you have in your collection. But I’ve always been like weirdly curious about how the public would react to something that’s like this that’s a weird combination of pop culture and memorabilia,” he said.
The card will also be auctioned off as a digital collector's item — a so-called NFT, or non-fungible token, that has become a popular way to own memorabilia.
Zuckerberg is said to be keenly interested in the auction, especially as a way to promote NFT technology in general, but also to help promote NFTs across his company's platforms.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently launched support for digital collectibles.
"We’re going to auction off the card against a one-of-a-kind NFT of the card,” said Stephen Fishler, founder of ComicConnect, which is auctioning off the items.
He called it “a virtual steel cage match,” with bidding on the physical card in U.S. dollars and the NFT done in Ethereum blockchain currency.
Fishler said he's uncertain of the value of the items, considering they aren't the usual kinds of memorabilia put up for auction.
In recent years, there's been lots of interest in collectors' items involving athletes. Rare baseball cards have gone for millions of dollars. A mint-condition baseball card of Mickie Mantle is expected to fetch $10 million, perhaps more, when it is sold at auction later this month.
Tarantino, now a 5th grade teacher in Connecticut, held on to the Zuckerberg baseball card, not knowing when he filed it away in his basement that the kid would someday become a household name and would be responsible for one of the biggest technological advancements — or time wasters — in social networking.
“I’m a sentimentalist at heart. When people give me something, I hold on to it, I’ve kind of always been like that,” Tarantino said Wednesday evening.
“He was definitely a kid you knew and remembered. I was the kind of kid who just kind of blended into the background. He wasn’t one of those kids," he said.
Zuckerberg was already larger than life, Tarantino said. “On the back of his card, he put a .920 batting average — which is like impossible in baseball. So even as a little kid, he was aiming big.”
Credit: Shira Tarantino
Credit: Shira Tarantino | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/how-much-is-zuckerberg-worth-card-collector-could-find-out/UMMDRLKWHNGNBCD2GO4OQD42AE/ | 2022-08-04T13:23:58Z | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/how-much-is-zuckerberg-worth-card-collector-could-find-out/UMMDRLKWHNGNBCD2GO4OQD42AE/ | true |
Chrissy Teigen announces pregnancy nearly two years after miscarriage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend are expecting another child nearly two years after the couple suffered a pregnancy loss.
Teigen made the announcement Wednesday on Instagram where she posted two photos of her baby bump. She wrote that joy has “filled our home and hearts again” in a post that comes after she had a miscarriage in 2020.
“We have another on the way,” wrote the 36-year-old model and cookbook author, who shares two children — Luna and Miles — with Legend. She touched on her fertility journey and being too nervous to unveil her pregnancy.
“Every appointment I’ve said to myself, ‘ok if it’s healthy today I’ll announce’ but then I breathe a sigh of relief to hear a heartbeat and decide I’m just too nervous still,” she wrote. “I don’t think I’ll ever walk out of an appointment with more excitement than nerves but so far, everything is perfect and beautiful and I’m feeling hopeful and amazing.”
The couple delivered a heart-wrenching post in 2020 after both announced the lost of their son, Jack, at 20 weeks of her pregnancy. She was hospitalized with excessive bleeding before the miscarriage.
In the same year, Teigen wrote in an essay explaining that doctors diagnosed her with a partial placental abruption. At the time, she urged people to share their stories and “please be kind to those pouring their hearts out.”
Legend and Teigen were married in 2013.
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Win weekly giveaways all month long and a chance to meet Chris Lane
CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gildan®, a leading apparel brand of quality, affordable basics from t-shirts to underwear, is celebrating National Underwear Day (Aug. 5) with a prize-packed sweepstakes. Participants can win weekly giveaways all month long, plus an ultimate prize featuring concert tickets and a personal meet and greet with country music star, Chris Lane. This is Gildan®'s third annual National Underwear Day celebration, which provides the perfect platform to surprise and delight customers and the community.
"Whether I'm on tour, performing on stage or at home with my wife and son, I want to feel comfortable and confident," said Lane. "What is great about Gildan is they have all the basics you need for a quality and classic look, including my favorite underwear. I'm excited to celebrate National Underwear Day with Gildan® as they offer families and those in need quality everyday basics."
Every Friday in August, Gildan® will award five lucky winners an exclusive men's prize pack of underwear, undershirts, tanks and socks via its Instagram channel. Interested participants can enter to win by completing three simple steps:
- Follow @gildanonline on Instagram
- Like the weekly Friday Instagram post
- Tag a friend on the weekly Friday Instagram post
Gildan is also offering the chance to win concert tickets and a personal meet and greet with Chris Lane. This ultimate prize includes a roundtrip airfare, accommodations, exclusive Lane merchandise and a Gildan® prize pack of assorted products for the winner and one guest. For full entry details, visit gildanmusic.com, starting Friday, August 5, 2022. Participants can enter up to once per day through Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Beyond connecting with fans across America, Gildan® is extending its National Underwear Day celebration to support neighbors in need. They are donating 3,000 pieces of essential underwear, undershirts and socks to The Laundry Stop, a charity important to Lane. This charity provides free laundry services and apparel to those without access in Nashville, Tennessee.
"On National Underwear Day, and every day, we are committed to helping supply communities with clean everyday essentials many of us take for granted," said Chuck Ward, President of Sales, Marketing and Distribution of Gildan. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Chris Lane for our favorite holiday to support a community in need while surprising our customers and giving one fan a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
For more information on Gildan, visit gildanbrands.com, and for a full list of sweepstakes rules and regulations, visit gildanmusic.com.
Gildan® is a market leading brand with an unbeatable collection of casual essentials in sizes, silhouettes and an array of colors to suit any need. Gildan® is a brand committed to quality you can trust, value you can depend on. The Gildan® product line includes t-shirts, sport shirts, fleece, socks and underwear in a variety of fabrications, from ring spun cotton to 100% polyester. Whether you're looking for core colors or fashionable antiques and heathers, Gildan's palette offers tons of opportunities to match any color scheme. Gildan® makes it easy to find the right garments to fit your needs.
Gildan® is a brand owned by Gildan, which is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel. The Gildan Company owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America and Bangladesh. The Company operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labor, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in its long-term business strategy. More information about the Company and its ESG practices and initiatives can be found at gildancorp.com.
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Twelve Designer-Inspired Colors to Freshen Up Any Space
CLEVELAND, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, paint and coatings brand Valspar announces its 2023 Colors of the Year with 12 trend-worthy, forward-thinking, beautiful and livable colors. This year's colors are composed of comfort, acceptance and joy – not a temporary solution but a lasting change.
Valspar color experts have thoughtfully matched each color to a specific facet or emotion of life, all relating to what people may find helpful to complement their space. Homeowners are prioritizing areas of the home with paint to update their well-used spaces. By turning to nature-inspired design, this year's collection is all about finding new comfort, embracing a flexible lifestyle, rediscovering joy and leaning into the growing DIY movement.
"Valspar's 2023 Colors of the Year are usable shades that encourage self-expression and anyone can envision in their space," said Sue Kim, Valspar Color Marketing Manager. "With our 12 colors to choose from, you are guaranteed to find a color that is picture-perfect for you!"
The 2023 Colors of the Year
All 12 colors are available at Lowe's stores, Lowes.com and Independent Retailers nationwide. Please note that color names vary at each retailer. See below for the full list of colors and how they add inspiration in a space.
- Cozy White – Comfort – A comfortable white with a yellow undertone that makes a space cozy like a soft blanket.
- Villa Grey – Mindful – A cool grey that is balanced by the warmth of the yellow undertone, a natural hue like a cotton muslin cloth.
- Rising Tide – Health – A light blue that has a dose of softness, used as a fresh neutral with uplifting qualities of a modern pastel.
- Gentle Violet – Connection – A white softened by a violet undertone, a harmonious shade promoted by digital connectivity.
- Holmes Cream – Joy – A classic tan that is dependable, with a yellow undertone that gives it new life with uplifting qualities.
- Ivory Brown – Natural – A washed brown tone inspired by the shades found in nature, a new warm neutral being incorporated inside and out the home.
- Blue Arrow – Balance – A cooled down blue with a slight yellow undertone, a beautiful shade to find balance between cool and warm shades in the home.
- Green Trellis – Calm – Tapping into the calming tones of nature, this hazy green has duality – bringing in the calm and liveliness we seek from outdoors.
- Desert Carnation – Inspired – Faded natural terracotta that leaves us inspired to craft a home with individuality and warmth.
- Southern Road – Contentment – A muted clay with a brown undertone, embracing the life of contentment we seek in living with what we have.
- Flora – Thoughtful – A deep blackened olive, a new neutral being introduced into the home that embodies charm and sophistication.
- Everglade Deck – Restored – A deep midnight blue, used as an elegant calming shade to restore our mind, body and home.
Free color tools available from Valspar
For small changes to your home that can make a big impact, Valspar offers color tools to help you feel confident in your paint buying decisions. Free Color Consultations from our Color Experts offer personalized advice allowing you to find your perfect color! DIYers can also save a trip to the store by having paint chips sent directly to their home for free directly from valspar.com
For more information on Valspar color trends and tools, please visit: valspar.com
About Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group
Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group offers innovative products to meet customers' paint and coating needs. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Valspar®, HGTV Home® by Sherwin-Williams, Purdy®, Krylon®, Minwax®, Thompson's® Water Seal®, Cabot® and many more. Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of paints, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. For more information, visit Sherwin.com.
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PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, globally recognized aesthetics device company Powered by MRP announced the launch of the MRP Movement. This nationwide philanthropic program, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations, will help human trafficking survivors by providing complimentary skin treatments to remove scars related to abuse or trauma.
Launching its first chapter in Chicago in August, the MRP Movement will join forces with the Salt & Light Coalition – a local grassroots initiative mobilizing individuals and organizations to empower survivors of trafficking to live meaningful and purposeful lives – and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Emily Rubenstein. As part of their efforts, Powered by MRP will provide its devices and offer training to key clinics that will be administering the treatments free of charge to human trafficking survivors. In conjunction with the treatments, Powered by MRP will launch a social media fundraiser to benefit the partnering nonprofit that strives to help survivors find the resources necessary to reclaim their lives.
"We know the pandemic has impacted charitable giving in many respects especially considering human trafficking," said Founder and CEO Scott Carson. "At Powered by MRP, we want to leverage our expertise in energy-based devices and extensive network of cosmetic surgery partners to shed light and help those programs in need through education, training, and equipment donations. We're looking to our partners to expand on this and uphold this value."
Since its founding in 2015, MRP's mission has been to create a fair market for physicians to access biomedical energy-based devices at GPO-level pricing to lower the physician's overhead cost and generate more access to care for patients as a result. The MRP Movement will further establish and expand MRP's mission to grant patients higher accessibility to medical treatments.
"The women in our program have scars and tattoos that are constant reminders of the trauma and pain they've been through," said Corinne Kopsky, Operations Manager at the Salt & Light Coalition. "Removing these will help the healing process, help increase their self-esteem and prepare them for a world that sees them for who they have become."
"I am so proud to be part of helping human trafficking survivors and supporting the Salt & Light Coalition," said Dr. Emily Rubenstein, director of the Swedish Skin Institute. "Since last year, the Swedish Hospital, part of Northshore University Hospital, has been integral in allowing us to start Vanish the Ink, a program that services survivors of trafficking with board-certified dermatologists to aid in laser tattoo removal free of charge. My team and I are eager to support the MRP Movement and help change lives."
For more information about the MRP Movement and to donate to the Salt & Light Coalition, please visit here.
Powered by MRP is a globally recognized aesthetics device company founded by Scott Carson in 2015. MRP's technology-driven platform provides a vertically-integrated community marketplace that helps Aesthetic Providers lower equipment and supply costs through consultative customer service and GPO-level pricing. Overstock, pre-owned, parts and deals, drive markets, and MRP is the largest reseller of new and pre-owned energy-based aesthetic and surgical devices in the world. MRP-supplied equipment can be seen featured in TLC's first season of their hit television series, DR. MERCY. Visit mrp.io and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube for more information.
Founded in 2017, the Salt and Light Coalition is a Chicago-based grassroots movement mobilizing individuals and organizations to empower survivors of trafficking to live meaningful and purposeful lives. Starting with a six-month structured healing curriculum focusing on questioning the survivors' relationship to the bio, psycho, social, and spiritual self, the one-year program guides and equips survivors with the knowledge needed to be successful in the workplace. The second phase of the program focuses on workforce development and creating a growth mindset. So far, the Salt and Light Coalition has graduated 50 thrivers and is currently in the process of taking our eleventh cohort. Visit saltandlightcoalition.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube for more information.
Dr. Emily Rubenstein is a board-certified dermatologist who treats both medical and cosmetic skin conditions in adults and children. She attended Midwestern University for medical school and completed her residency at Nova Southeastern University/Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is pleased to be the director of the Swedish Skin Institute on the hospital campus.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Near-record amounts of seaweed are smothering Caribbean coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados, killing fish and other wildlife, choking tourism and releasing stinky, noxious gases.
More than 24 million tons of sargassum blanketed the Atlantic in June, shattering the all-time record, set in 2018, by 20%, according to the University of South Florida’s Optical Oceanography Lab.
And unusually large amounts of the brown algae have drifted into the Caribbean Sea.
Scientists say the possible explanations include a rise in water temperatures as a result of climate change and nitrogen-laden fertilizer and sewage nourishing the algae. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/yuck-record-amount-of-seaweed-choking-shores-in-the-caribbean/ | 2022-08-04T13:30:57Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/yuck-record-amount-of-seaweed-choking-shores-in-the-caribbean/ | false |
You could win a once-in-a-lifetime mentorship and funds to kick-start your Maxx journey
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T.J.Maxx is committed to supporting women in being their most authentic selves and believes they should be able to do so without making compromises. A recent survey uncovered that 65% of women have new priorities coming out of the pandemic*, but there are often barriers that stand in the way of them going all-in on pursuing their dreams. Whether it's a lack of resources or fear of not being perfect, T.J.Maxx is here to help women so they can begin prioritizing themselves and their goals – unapologetically.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9074651-tj-maxx-find-your-maxx-yvonne-orji/
Today, T.J.Maxx launches Find Your Maxx: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that gives women essential tools that empower them to ditch the fear of failure and put themselves first. Whether that means taking their creative expression to the next level, getting their side hustle off the ground or anything in between, one lucky grand prize winner will receive the mentorship of a lifetime with Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, and writer—Yvonne Orji and $50,000 in starter funds to help propel them toward their Maxx self.
Yvonne knows first-hand what it's like to commit to herself unapologetically. After discovering her passion for stand-up comedy while in graduate school, she altered her plans of becoming a doctor to pursue her dreams. That's why Yvonne is helping her mentee kick-start the process of finding her Maxx via one-on-one sessions, and inspiring women everywhere to do the same.
"As someone who is committed to discovering the best version of myself, I'm excited to join the Find Your Maxx with T.J.Maxx campaign, not only to encourage women to support and empower one another, but also for women to embrace their most unapologetic selves," said Yvonne Orji. "I love that Find Your Maxx is giving women tangible tools to help them break down the barriers to self-prioritization and let their authenticity shine. I can't wait to meet my mentee and go all-in on this adventure together!"
How it Works:
- Starting today through August 26th, participants can enter for the chance to win the Find Your Maxx prize via findyourmaxx.com by submitting a short video that defines what finding their Maxx looks like. This contest is free of charge to enter.
- One grand prize winner and five finalists will be selected to receive unique prize packages:
Find Your Maxx is part of The Maxx You Project, T.J.Maxx's ongoing initiative to support women as they navigate the process of becoming their most authentic selves. Now, in its sixth year, The Maxx You Project is launching the "Find Your Maxx Workshops" to provide women everywhere with resources and support as they navigate the process of becoming their Maxx selves.
Beginning in October and continuing through November, T.J.Maxx will host six virtual workshops on TikTok and Instagram Live via @tjmaxx. Each installment will be co-hosted by life coach Sophia Casey alongside a special guest and focus on a variety of topics to encourage viewers on their journey. The workshop themes include:
- Yvonne Orji: "Maxx Your Mindset"
- Aja Dang: "Maxx Your Mentors"
- Marcela Marañon : "Maxx Your Confidence"
- Clara Macchiocchi: "Unleashing Your Maxx"
- Natalie Borneo: "Maxx Your Career" with Dress for Success
- Latham Thomas: "Maxx Your Voice"
Visit maxxyouproject.com over the coming weeks for more information on workshop dates and how to tune in.
This year, T.J.Maxx is continuing its partnership with global non-profit organization, Dress for Success, to support its mission of empowering women to transform their lives and re-envision their futures. In addition to collaborating on the "Maxx Your Career" virtual workshop, T.J.Maxx is providing an array of dedicated programming to the Dress for Success community, encouraging the organization's members to find their Maxx selves. This includes:
- A month-long series of virtual programming, ranging from an expert workshop aimed at educating women about the psychology behind successful goal management to a guided meditation designed to help women envision a pathway to career success.
- In-person workshops dedicated to helping women prioritize their career goals at 13 Dress for Success affiliate boutiques around the country.
- T.J.Maxx styling and shopping experiences to support them in taking the next step in their career journey.
"T.J.Maxx believes women shouldn't have to settle or make compromises, which is why we're committed to supporting them as they embark on the journey to becoming themselves to the Maxx," said Robyn Arvedon, Assistant Vice President of Marketing, T.J.Maxx. "Our hope is that by providing her with ongoing tools and resources that encourage her to take the time she needs to pursue her passions, she'll feel empowered to live her most authentic life, unapologetically."
For more information, including complete contest rules and terms and conditions, please visit findyourmaxx.com. Head to maxxyouproject.com for ongoing information about workshops and access to tools and resources to become your Maxx self.
About The Maxx You Project
The Maxx You Project began in 2017 as T.J.Maxx's ongoing initiative dedicated to helping women pursue their most authentic lives. Since its inception, The Maxx You Project has touched the lives of more than 160,000 women across the country through interactive experiences and programming that encourages women to be their most unapologetic selves.
About T.J.Maxx
As the nation's largest off-price retailer, with more than 1,200 stores spanning 49 states and Puerto Rico, T.J.Maxx helps empower shoppers to be their most unapologetic selves by offering an ever-changing selection of high-quality, on-trend brand name and designer merchandise at an amazing value.
For style tips, inspiration and more, visit us on Instagram at @tjmaxx, TikTok at @tjmaxx, Facebook at facebook.com/tjmaxx, Pinterest at pinterest.com/tjmaxx and Twitter at @tjmaxx. Visit tjmaxx.com or download the T.J.Maxx app to shop online and locate your nearest store.
About Dress for Success
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Atropos expands its board and names co-founder Brigham Hyde as chief executive.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atropos Health, the leader in providing physicians with research-grade real-world evidence at the point of care, has announced the completion of a $14M Series A funding round. The company will use the funds to expand its commercial team, further build on recent market traction, and continue to develop its oncology product. Breyer Capital, a global venture capital investor, led the round with participation from Emerson Collective, a multi-stage venture team focused on accelerating companies positively impacting the world. Other participating investors include Boston Millennia Partners.
The Series A funding also provides Atropos the opportunity to appoint key investor representatives to its board of directors. Emerson Collective's Matt Bettonville and Breyer Capital will have seats on the Atropos Health board of directors.
"Atropos Health's solutions represent the type of frameshift, driven by technology, that has the potential to improve patient care significantly. As we've long been promised, now treatment decisions can be personalized and backed by real-world evidence," said Jim Breyer, CEO of Breyer Capital. "Brigham Hyde's track record as an executive of innovation and execution of rapid growth in the health technology sector gives us great faith in the future of Atropos Health," he added.
Existing President, Neil Sanghavi, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Saurabh Gombar, will remain in their current roles. Co-founder Nigam Shah, MD/PhD, recently appointed Chief Data Scientist at Stanford University, will remain on the board.
Brigham Hyde Moving from Board Chairman to CEO Role
Atropos Health co-founder Brigham Hyde, PhD, who helped oversee the funding deal, has been named the company's CEO. Hyde has a significant track record of building businesses in the health tech and real-world data (RWD) space and most recently served as President of Data & Analytics at Eversana. Prior to that role, Mr. Hyde served as a healthcare partner at the AI venture fund Symphony AI, where he led the investment in, co-founded, and operated Concert AI, an oncology RWD company – most recently valued at $1.9B.
"I am excited about the enormous potential Atropos has to advance how evidence-based medicine is practiced across the globe," said Hyde. "I am honored to get the chance to lead the business day-to-day and bring personalized real-world evidence to patients and caregivers everywhere."
Hyde held previous roles as Chief Data Officer at Decision Resources Group, which was acquired by Clarivate for $900M in 2020. He has also served on the Global Data Science Advisory Board for Janssen, as a research faculty at MIT Media Lab, and served as adjunct faculty at Tufts Medical School.
About Atropos Health: Atropos Health is the developer of the first physician consultation service powered by research-grade real-world data. Using millions of anonymized patient records, Atropos helps providers answer clinical questions that have fallen through the cracks of the evidence-based literature. By leveraging insights from free-text notes and other non-standard data entries that often go overlooked, Atropos empowers more robust research and effective care delivery. To learn more about Atropos Health, visit www.atroposhealth.com, connect through LinkedIn, or follow on Twitter @AtroposHealth.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, today announced Whitney Johns, fitness and cover model, has joined the HoneyDrip.com platform. Honeydrip.com is a digital platform designed and owned by Clubhouse Media Group with a focus on the empowerment of creators. The site allows creators to connect with fans and sell exclusive photo and video content.
"I love Whitney's passion and energy" said Danche Prokopov, General Manager of HoneyDrip.com. "HoneyDrip allows our creators to post their most exclusive content and interact directly with their fans. The site empowers the creators to express themselves without the negative stigma associated with some of our competitors, such as OnlyFans."
Whitney Johns is a fitness and print cover model. She has been featured in Forbes, Muscle and Fitness, and Muscle and Fitness Hers magazines. In 2022 alone she graced the covers of Strong Fitness Magazine (June) and Vitality Magazine (May). She is also a two-time winner of "Physique of the Year" by Fitness Gurls magazine. Whitney is not only a model, but an entrepreneur. She's created Whitney Johns Nutrition which is a line of naturally derived, non-GMO, and gluten-free health supplements.
"I'm very excited to join this platform" said Johns. "HoneyDrip.com seems to be doing so much for their creators and subscribers. They are elevating the exclusive content game!"
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KLAMATH RIVER, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters have gotten their first hold on California’s deadliest and most destructive fire of the year and expected that the blaze would remain stalled through the weekend.
The McKinney Fire near the Oregon border was 10% contained as of Wednesday night and bulldozers and hand crews were making progress carving firebreaks around much of the rest of the blaze, fire officials said at a community meeting.
The southeastern corner of the blaze above the Siskyou County seat of Yreka, which has about 7,800 residents, was contained. Evacuation orders for sections of the town and Hawkinsville were downgraded to warnings, allowing people to return home but with a warning that the situation remained dangerous.
About 1,300 residents remained under evacuation orders, officials said.
The fire didn’t advance on Wednesday, following several days of brief but heavy rain from thunderstorms that provided cloudy, damper weather.
“This is a sleeping giant right now,” said Darryl Laws, a unified incident commander on the blaze.
In addition, firefighters expected Thursday to fully surround a 1,000-acre (404-hectare) spot fire on the northern edge of the McKinney Fire.
The fire broke out last Friday and has charred nearly 90 square miles (233 square kilometers) of forestland, left tinder-dry by drought. More than 100 homes and other buildings have burned and four bodies have been found, including two in a burned car in a driveway.
The blaze was driven at first by fierce winds ahead of a thunderstorm cell. More storms earlier this week proved a mixed blessing. A drenching rain Tuesday dumped up to 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) on some eastern sections of the blaze but most of the fire area got next to nothing, said Dennis Burns, a fire behavior analyst.
The latest storm also brought concerns about possible river flooding and mudslides. A private contractor in a pickup truck who was aiding the firefighting effort was hurt when a bridge gave out and washed away the vehicle, Kreider said. The contractor had non-life-threatening injuries, she said.
However, no weather events were forecast for the next three or four days that could give the fire “legs,” Burns said.
The good news came too late for many people in the scenic hamlet of Klamath River, which was home to about 200 people before the fire reduced many of the homes to ashes, along with the post office, community center and other buildings.
At an evacuation center Wednesday, Bill Simms said that three of the four victims were his neighbors. Two were a married couple who lived up the road.
“I don’t get emotional about stuff and material things,” Simms said. “But when you hear my next-door neighbors died … that gets a little emotional.”
Their names haven’t been officially confirmed, which could take several days, said Courtney Kreider, a spokesperson with the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office.
Simms, a 65-year-old retiree, bought his property six years ago as a second home with access to hunting and fishing. He went back to check on his property Tuesday and found it was destroyed.
“The house, the guest house and the RV were gone. It’s just wasteland, devastation,” Simms said. He found the body of one of his two cats, which he buried. The other cat is still missing. He was able to take his two dogs with him to the shelter.
Harlene Schwander, 82, lost the home she had just moved into a month ago to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law. Their home survived but her house was torched.
Schwander, an artist, said she only managed to grab a few family photos and some jewelry before evacuating. Everything else — including her art collection — went up in flames.
“I’m sad. Everybody says it was just stuff, but it was all I had,” she said.
California and much of the rest of the West is in drought and wildfire danger is high, with the historically worst of the fire season still to come. Fires are burning in Montana, Idaho and Nebraska and have destroyed homes and threaten communities.
Scientists say climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. California has seen its largest, most destructive and deadliest wildfires in the last five years. In 2018, a massive blaze in the Sierra Nevada foothills destroyed much of the city of Paradise and killed 85 people, the most deaths from a U.S. wildfire in a century.
In northwestern Montana, a fire that has destroyed at least four homes and forced the evacuation of about 150 residences west of Flathead Lake continued to be pushed north by winds on Wednesday, fire officials said.
Crews had to be pulled off the lines on Wednesday afternoon due to increased fire activity, Sara Rouse, a public information officer, told NBC Montana.
There were concerns the fire could reach Lake Mary Ronan by Wednesday evening, officials said.
The fire, which started on July 29 in grass on the Flathead Indian Reservation, quickly moved into timber and charred nearly 29 square miles (76 square km).
The Moose Fire in Idaho has burned more than 85 square miles (220 square kilometers) in the Salmon-Challis National Forest while threatening homes, mining operations and fisheries near the town of Salmon.
And a wildfire in northwestern Nebraska led to evacuations and destroyed or damaged several homes near the small city of Gering. The Carter Canyon Fire began Saturday as two separate fires that merged.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s public health agency says it doesn’t know how many of the continent's reported monkeypox cases this year are in men who have sex with men, and it warned Thursday against “any stigmatization” that might delay case reporting and affect the outbreak response.
The monkeypox cases reported in Europe and North America have almost exclusively involved gay and bisexual men, though health officials have said the virus can infect anyone who is in close, physical contact with an infected individual, their clothing or bedsheets.
But “that indicator is not relevant in the African context,” the acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ahmed Ogwell, told reporters. Many of Africa’s 54 countries criminalize consensual same-sex relations to some extent.
Ogwell was asked how the issue of men having sex with men could be ruled out as a factor in the largely conservative continent's current outbreak if his agency had no statistics on it.
“It’s not an issue here,” he said. “And frankly, we don’t want to make it an issue because we have serious outbreaks to manage and don’t want to get into a discussion that will distract us (from preparedness and response)."
Although monkeypox has been endemic in parts of Africa for decades, it mostly jumps into people from infected wild animals and has not typically spread very far beyond the continent.
Ogwell said health officials in Africa have collected data on monkeypox since 1970 and that men who have sex with men has never come up as a significant issue. He said the drivers of this outbreak are “traditional” ones, including close contact in confined spaces and living in communities in contact with animals that have the virus.
“We have not seen any evidence of any specific group of persons being affected by monkeypox,” he said. “All communities, all ages, all genders are at risk.” He urged people to “avoid definitions and communications that may stigmatize those exposed.”
A more lethal form of monkeypox is spreading in Africa than in the West. Africa has had more than 2,800 confirmed and suspected cases in 11 countries this year, including 103 deaths.
The number of confirmed and suspected cases increased by 766 since the Africa CDC's briefing last week, with 28 new deaths. The case fatality rate is “relatively high” at 3.6%, the Africa CDC said.
Only a handful of deaths have been reported outside Africa in this outbreak.
The Africa CDC director also said the continent still doesn’t have any doses of monkeypox vaccines, though discussions continue with a number of countries and institutions on obtaining them. He said testing kits are “urgently needed” as well.
Experts suspect the monkeypox outbreaks in North America and Europe may have originated in Africa long before the disease started spreading via sex at two raves in Spain and Belgium. More than 70% of the world’s monkeypox cases are in Europe, and 98% are in men who have sex with men.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati zoo is celebrating the birth of a full-term hippopotamus that is a sibling to Fiona, who became a global celebrity when she was born prematurely in 2017.
The baby hippo was born Wednesday night.
“This new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking,” said Christina Gorsuch, Cincinnati Zoo’s director of animal care in a news release.
Staff at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden discovered the calf’s mother, 23-year-old Bibi, was pregnant around April Fool’s Day. It came as a surprise because Bibi was on birth control.
“Bibi and the baby, yet to be named, will spend the next two weeks bonding behind the scenes,” said Gorsuch. “A female would take her newborn away from the bloat for about that amount of time in the wild, and we try to give Bibi the choice to do what feels natural to her.”
Bibi's first baby, Fiona, only weighed 29 pounds (13 kilograms) when she was born six weeks premature and wasn’t able to stand on her own. Fiona now weighs 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms), the zoo said.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The climate deal reached last week by Senate Democrats could reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that American farmers produce by expanding programs that help accumulate carbon in soil, fund climate-focused research and lower the abundant methane emissions that come from cows.
The bill includes more than $20 billion to improve the agriculture sector’s impact on the environment, mostly by expanding existing U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that help farmers change to better practices. Farmers would be paid to improve the health of their soil, withstand extreme weather and protect their land if the bill is enacted.
The roughly $370 billion climate and energy spending deal would bring the country closer to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, according to new analyses. That is something many scientists say is important, and that President Joe Biden promised. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., a long-time holdout on climate legislation, endorsed measures that would benefit electric vehicles, renewable energy and climate-friendly farming. Agriculture is responsible for 11% of the country’s climate-warming emissions.
The funding would expand programs favored by both environmental groups and the agricultural sector, said Ben Thomas, who focuses on agriculture at the Environmental Defense Fund.
“They are voluntary, they are incentive-based, they get results in terms of implementing conservation practices on working lands,” said Thomas. “It’s great to see.”
Thomas said historically, the agricultural sector has not aggressively tackled its contribution to climate change, but that hesitation has shifted in recent years and more money will accelerate progress. There’s a lot of potential, he said.
“It is worth taking very, very seriously,” Thomas said.
Cows belch an enormous amount of methane and agriculture is responsible for more than one-third of human-caused methane emissions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This is a way that people’s diets — if they are high in meat or dairy — contribute to greenhouse gas buildup. The bill directs funds towards altering what cows eat to reduce those emissions.
On farms, soil can hold or sequester carbon if it is left undisturbed and covered by a crop. Money from the bill will expand programs that help farmers turn their soil less, implement climate-friendly crop rotation practices and plant cover crops that aren’t for harvest but improve soil health.
“The historic funding validates the fact that these practices are important,” said Ranjani Prabhakar, an agriculture and climate policy specialist at the environmental group Earthjustice
Cover crops, for example, are only used by a fraction of farmers. If their use were to triple — from around 5% of cropland to 15% — it could remove the equivalent of 14 megatons of carbon dioxide per year, roughly the total annual emissions of New Hampshire, according to Kevin Karl, a flood food and climate researcher at Columbia University.
“The adoption rate is so low,” Karl said. “There’s a lot of potential improvement.”
Federal officials already offer farmers help with a variety of environmentally-focused issues including irrigation and fertilizer use. One program helps fund conservation easements for agricultural land.
Dan Sheafer works on nitrogen research with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association and operates a 20-acre farm. He plants cover crops and keeps soil disturbance to a minimum — practices that benefit soil health and reduce soil erosion. But he said cover crops also have drawbacks, requiring farmers who want an environmental benefit to change their practices.
“There’s just more time involved with doing cover crops,” he said.
The bill also includes money for research. While it is clear that managing soil properly can capture carbon, more needs to be known about important questions like how long sequestered carbon stays in soil.
Kaiyu Guan, a professor focused on climate and agriculture at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, said some people believe farmers don’t pay enough attention to climate change.
“I think farmers shouldn’t be blamed, they actually should be incentivized,” Guan said. “Not only are they doing this to be part of the solution to help the climate, they are doing this to help their land.”
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Where to Shop the Barbiecore Aesthetic in Philly
Life in plastic, it’s fantastic. Stand out in hot pink selections from some of our favorite local boutiques.
Maybe it was the image of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling rollerblading around Venice Beach as they film the upcoming Greta Gerwig-directed Barbie movie. Maybe it was Anne Hathaway arriving at Valentino’s fall/winter show in sparkling head-to-toe fuchsia. Or maybe there’s just enough of us for whom “On Wednesdays we wear pink” isn’t frequent enough.
Regardless, the Barbiecore aesthetic is brightening up runways and sidewalks alike with all things hot pink. Valentino’s Fall 2022 collection is awash in the hue, and you couldn’t miss it at last month’s Paris Fashion Week.
Elena Brennan, shoe designer and founder of Bus Stop Boutique in Queen Village, explains: “The Barbiecore aesthetic is built on nostalgia and joy, a much-needed mood booster after the last few years. We’re craving nostalgic, simple, sunnier, carefree times, so it makes absolute sense that this ‘80s-inspired, unapologetically pink aesthetic is the ‘it’ style of the summer.”
Not ready to go the full Elle Woods? Gregory Seitter, personal stylist at Boyds, says, “How to achieve the Barbiecore aesthetic will vary depending on the person’s style. For the less daring woman, it might mean a muted pair of pink denim jeans and a near-neutral blouse. For the more daring, it might be an eye-catching hot-pink micro-mini dress.”
Whether you’re looking for head-to-toe pink or just a pop of color, here’s where to shop the Barbiecore aesthetic around Philly.
Boyds
“Barbie’s been setting the trends since the 1950s with her pink aesthetic,” says Seitter. “The Barbiecore aesthetic is here to stay and it is not going anywhere anytime soon.” Balmain is leaning into the look hard with fall-appropriate dresses like this knit mini ($2,195) and this hot-pink twist on tweed menswear ($2,795). Seitter also recommends adding a pop of hot pink with on-trend mini bags, like these from Bottega Veneta ($1,150) and JACQUEMUS ($595). Looking for something a little sportier? Try this padded hoodie from Moncler ($1,150).
1818 Chestnut Street, Rittenhouse.
Joan Shepp
The Best of Philly-winning boutique is not one to chase trends, setting the tone since 1971 — so they’re onto next season with some transitional pieces that prove that pink is appropriate 365 days a year. Co-owner Ellen Shepp credits the resurgence of all things Barbie to our collective nostalgia for childhood loves, and recommends pieces like the fuchsia Moschino tweed jacket ($1,380) and pinker-than-pink long-sleeve Balenciaga dress ($1,890) pictured above and in-store right now. We also fell in love with this metallic bag by Think Royln ($128).
1811 Chestnut Street, Rittenhouse.
Bus Stop Boutique
The latest BUS STOP X shoe collection designed by Brennan, LOUD explores the psychology of color through playfulness and intentional design. One of the styles in this new collection — the Pink Topaz strappy sandal ($295) in pink suede with a two-tone gold-and-pink recycled fish skin and a shimmery pink pearl metallic patent-leather heel — is the perfect Barbie shoe. “The pearlized pink iridescent accent on the heel adds just a hint of shimmer and sparkle,” says Brennan. “We love these Pink Opal sandals paired with a pink mini dress in any shade of pink, a bold pink floral dress or a pink jumpsuit.”
727 South 4th Street, Queen Village.
Lilly Pulitzer
Of course, this list could never be complete without the ultimate purveyor of Barbiecore before it was Barbiecore. The brand’s founder once said, “Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink,” and moving its headquarters from Palm Beach to King of Prussia has not dimmed that ultra-bright outlook and aesthetic. With a “Resort 365” attitude, Lilly Pulitzer peddles splashy candy-pink prints all year round, from dresses to pullovers to shoes to planners. Our favorite current offerings to achieve that Barbie-chic style are (pictured above): the Donna Square Neck Romper ($188), the Pollie Midi Dress ($258), and the Clarise Shift Dress ($228). But you honestly can’t go wrong with any of their items.
25 Coulter Avenue, Ardmore; 160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia; and 2009 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ.
Jurgi
You may remember this show-stopping fuchsia Lili bag ($390) from our August issue, and we’re still obsessed. The calfskin-and-suede bag has a removable strap so you can take it from day to night effortlessly — kind of like when Barbie’s gown transformed into a mini with the magic of Velcro! Lithuanian-born, Center City-based designer Jurgita Stahlecker only sells her bags online, and they sell out fast, so don’t say we didn’t warn you.
LILA Philadelphia
“Our approach has been towards more sustainable fashion that our customers can wear for years to come, versus for a single season,” prefaces Laura Anne Lamprou, co-founder of LILA Philadelphia. “However, there are definitely a few pieces from the store that speak to the Barbiecore trend. I’m thinking — all pink!” We were immediately drawn to the breezy Giornata dress ($155) and the heart-covered June dress ($188) whose über-adorable print is kept from sugary-sweet territory by its more conservative silhouette and midi length.
4339 Main Street, Manayunk.
Shop Sixty Five
We’re still not over this boutique leaving Rittenhouse, but it’s worth the drive for a selection of pink perfection from brands like LoveShackFancy and Hemant & Nandita. Plus, these incredible Aminah open-toe “Barbie” heels ($505) and candy-pink Paris Texas knee-high boots ($778) are everything. “Mix and match your 50 shades of pink monochromatic head to toe,” recommends Jamie Tucker, chief of fashion at the boutique. “The comeback is always stronger.”
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Quantum Technology Camera Monitors and Quantifies Methane Emissions and Flare Efficiency
CARDIFF, England, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QLM Technology Ltd, a UK-based photonics technology company with headquarters in Cardiff and operations in Bristol and San Francisco, announces the closing of its Series-A funding and the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with Schlumberger. With support from Innovate UK, QLM has developed a new type of LiDAR camera based on quantum technology that can see and accurately quantify greenhouse gas emissions. The gas imager enables customers to monitor, detect and accurately locate and quantify Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission sources for rapid repair. A related version of the product enables remote quantification of flare efficiency. QLM's LiDAR technology is inherently scalable to low cost at high volume, enabling wide deployment.
"The technology is unique in the emissions monitoring marketplace in its potential to achieve the greatest amount of GHG abatement at the lowest cost of ownership," said Murray Reed, Chief Executive officer, QLM. "The funding and strategic relationship with our new lead investor, Schlumberger, and expanded backing of initial and new investors will allow us to scale our manufacturing, enabling significant cost reduction, as we launch our solution into the various GHG-intensive industries and markets."
Through the strategic collaboration, QLM's technology will be part of the new Schlumberger End-to-end Emissions Solutions (SEES) business offering for the oil and gas industry. SEES's methane monitoring offering is based on previous investments in satellite-, airplane-, and drone-mounted sensors, along with additional sensors developed internally. QLM's differentiated LiDAR technology complements those mobile monitors by providing accurate and sensitive measurements where continuous monitoring is required. The ability to quantify flare efficiency will ensure optimal efficiency for flares that cannot yet be eliminated.
"SEES selects partners following rigorous technical evaluation to identify innovative technology that complements our existing measurement solutions," said Kahina Abdeli-Galinier, Emissions Business Director, Schlumberger. "The unique QLM LiDAR technology will allow operators to continuously monitor their facilities for methane emissions, and the technology is differentiated in its ability to detect even small emissions; to quantify emission rates accurately; to provide actionable information by locating the emission source precisely; and to fit upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities of all sizes."
Beyond emissions monitoring for the oil and gas market, the QLM solution is well-suited for use in tracking and reducing methane emissions in other applications such as in biogas production, at landfills, at wastewater treatment plants, and in coal mines.
In addition to lead investment from Schlumberger, existing investors Green Angel Syndicate, Enterprise100 Syndicate, Development Bank of Wales, Newable Ventures, and several private investors joined in this round of funding, as well as new investor Quantum Exponential.
For more information about QLM, please visit: https://qlmtec.com/
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Salisbury Academy to partner with Catawba College in design and delivery of SA High School
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - Salisbury Academy has announced a new partnership with Catawba College in the creation and delivery of their grades 9-12 high school program. A key component to Salisbury Academy’s Opening Doors capital campaign, the high school will offer students a four-year journey of exploration and self-discovery in the context of authentic, community-based experiences.
According to a news release, Catawba College says the partnership provides exciting opportunities for area high school students to access Catawba’s coursework, learning environment, and enhancement classes such as theatre and music, all while providing local high school families with exposure to Catawba College and its programming.
“This collaboration offers a unique opportunity to provide an educational experience that is custom designed for the needs and interests of each individual high school student,” said Dr. Constance Rogers Lowery, Catawba’s Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs. “Catawba College is excited to contribute to the personal formation and vocational exploration of these students.”
Salisbury Academy high school students will have opportunities to take classes taught by Catawba faculty. In addition to utilizing the Catawba campus, Salisbury Academy plans to secure a downtown Salisbury location to house classrooms and collaboration spaces.
Salisbury Academy’s high school design encompasses four key elements:
- Strong content enhanced by authentic application
- Daily, individualized academic and personal support
- Annual themes to nurture well-rounded growth: Self-Discovery, Community, Innovation and Enterprise, and Global and Personal Perspectives
- Community-based experiences to develop life skills
The ongoing interest in and design of the Salisbury Academy high school as an independent high school option for the Rowan-Salisbury area is the culmination of feedback from a wide range of stakeholders: community members, school parents and alumni parents, local business owners, and students.
Jonathan Faggart, a Salisbury Academy parent, was a part of several high school visioning sessions held for school parents and led by team leader for the high school endeavor and Assistant Professor of Education at Catawba, Meredith Williams.
“We came to the visioning meetings with nervous excitement,” Faggart shares. “Working in small and large groups, we reviewed scholarly articles, listened to education experts, learned how other schools are finding success while disrupting the traditional educational model, and shared in thoughtful deliberation about the possibilities. The vision is taking shape, and it’ll be exciting to see these plans become reality.”
In addition to coming strongly requested from the school’s parent population, Salisbury Academy’s high school expansion is a key pillar in the school’s strategic plan and complements the school mission of inspiring a love of learning while preparing passionate leaders.
The Salisbury Academy mission and that of Catawba College’s – of providing students an education abundant in personal attention that blends knowledge, competency, and career preparation - are especially powerful when combined together in a high school setting, says Head of School for Salisbury Academy, Beverly Fowler.
“Catawba College’s partnership with Salisbury Academy has tremendous promise, and we are grateful for their commitment to this shared vision for area high school students and for our community as a whole,” said Fowler.
Salisbury Academy is currently in discussion with several other potential partners for their high school program.
Meredith Williams, team leader for high school planning, shares that the high school is uniquely designed to celebrate students for their individuality, support them in their journeys, and provide inspiration from real-life application and a dynamic group of teachers and fellow learners.
“Students will leave our program prepared for what lies ahead of them and possessing critical skills for their next steps,” says Williams. “The Salisbury Academy high school is an energizing combination of innovation and elevation – of finding new ways to bring together the skills and experiences that are already proven to make students highly successful in today’s world.”
Salisbury Academy expects to provide further updates this fall on the projected opening of the high school.
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TUPATALK: Bill Russell towered on court, in life
The passing of Bill Russell is not welcome news.
Obviously he wasn't going to live forever — that wouldn't be fair for him as age took its various tolls.
Sometimes, sports fans might be a little selfish in wanting the great ones to hold on.
As long as they're here and still sharing the globe with us, there's a kind of a security in the sanctity of the sport's tradition and its golden era when they played. As long as they breathe, there's a connection to our youth and the vitality of our youthful dreams.
Many of those dreams never came true, peeled off, layer-by-layer, the relentless breeze of time. But, as long as our heroes survived, the dreams still lived in some realm in our heart.
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I didn't start following starts until I was 13 years old. My mom, sister and I had moved 10 or 11 times before I turned 11, so everything in my life pretty much revolved around the tightness of family.
By the time I became interested in the NFL, the NBA, college hoops, college football, MLB, and so on, it was already 1969 and Bill Russell had retired.
But, I plunged into sports magazines and books and the few sports shows available then and the color background on game broadcasts to develop a deep appreciation of the current and recently-passed sports culture.
The history of the rivalry between Russell and Wilt Chamberlain fascinated me.
Being that Russell no longer played, and I saw Wilt in action in the early 1970s, I kind of took Wilt's side on the classic argument about the greatest center of all time.
No more.
I learned a long time ago not to try to assign a label of superiority — whether it be athletics, music, acting, writing, and so on — to one incredible talent over others.
I might like and appreciate one more than another, but there's really no standard to adjudge one great competitor and talent as the absolute top.
Russell's and Wilt's numbers were amazing.
Of course, what caught my eye as a young sports fan was Wilt's 100-point game in 1962.
He also averaged more than 50 points per game for a full season — A FULL SEASON.
And, he scored more than 40 ppg in another year.
Wilt and Russell are the only two NBA players to have grabbed 50 rebounds in a game.
But, I don't think greatness can be found in numbers alone.
Russell spearheaded the Celtics to a NBA championship in nearly every one of his 13 seasons.
Whereas Wilt bounced from team to team, Russell planted his roots with the Celtics and carved out his niche.
He wasn't needed to produce an avalanche of points every night — the Celtics had Sam Jones and other guys that could do that.
Russell elevated the art of interior defense to an astronomical level. By mangling other team's offensive efforts, he fueled Boston's explosive offense.
And, I don't want to diminish Russell's stats. He averaged between 14.7 to 18.2 points for the first nine years of career.
He cleaned the glass so that it was clean enough to eat off — a career average of 22.5 rebounds per game, including 24.1 rpg in 1964 and 24.0 rpg in 1959.
Russell also knew how to set his teammates up as a distributor — he averaged 4.3 assists per game, including 5.8 in 1966, 5.3 in 1964 and 4.9 in his final season (1968).
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His consistency of excellence established Russell as one of the elite forces ever to play. He suffered no huge drop-offs in scoring or rebounding from year to year.
Even though Russell had retired before I began to follow sports, his presence still lingered mightily.
I remember a commercial he did for a telephone company.
He started out standing up in a room, just in front of a basketball net and, while talking, hit an over-the-head left-handed hook. Toward the end of the commercial, he launched a right-handed hook shot, while standing several feet away. The ball rimmed and dropped through, causing Russell to give an elbow jerk in celebration.
I remember listening to Russell's color commentary for televised basketball games. It was like a master's course in understanding the dynamics of the game and the personalities.
He came across to me as a very personable, extremely throughful and dignified man.
In doing some reading this morning, I understand he suffered some serious abuse from racists, especially in the Boston area.
Now, I believe the number of people that distorted in their view of other people are well in a minority, and that most people, left on their own, believe more in a live-and-let-live approach to life.
But, that doesn't lessen the degradation for other white people, or to humanity as a whole, when that kind of behavior happens.
I think what angers me the most — and which I can not understand — is when Russell and black teammates were told they couldn't eat in a certain restaurant or stay in a certain motel. I understand the dynamics about trying to maintain public order as one of the excuses.
But, in my opinion, it was still inexcusable that our culture and society had allowed that kind of thing to happen. People are people. In my opinion, race, religion, political affiliation, ethnic background, economic status, family background, physical appearance or handicaps don't matter — or shouldn't matter — when it comes to basic human intercourse, rights and respect.
I understand people might struggle at first to feel comfortable in some social situations because they're uncertain about protocol. That's understandable and something that can be overcome with communication.
But, I don't understand how a relatively few people can out-and-out disrespect others, to the point of hatred, because of perception. And, that goes on all sides of the aisles or on issues other than race.
Anyway, I believe Russell found peace in his final years with the people of Boston, which makes me happy for both.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani couldn’t connect at the plate, going 0 for 3 while twice leaving runners in scoring position. Although Ohtani was solid on the mound, he couldn’t retire Sean Murphy in two key situations.
Ohtani sometimes has to do it all by himself for the struggling Angels to win, and the Oakland Athletics did just enough against the two-way superstar to claim an encouraging victory.
Murphy homered and drove in three runs off Ohtani, leading the A’s to a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
James Kaprielian (3-5) pitched six-hit ball into the sixth as the A’s snapped their three-game losing streak by beating Ohtani (9-7), who has no victories over Oakland in five mound appearances since 2018.
Ohtani yielded seven hits and two earned runs while pitching into the sixth inning of his third straight defeat, again falling short of his career-best 10th mound victory after Murphy hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth. The AL MVP struck out seven A’s, which ended his streak of six consecutive starts with double-digit strikeouts just short of Nolan Ryan’s franchise-record seven.
“He had his fair share of punchouts, but that’s what he’s going to do,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “I think we had good at-bats and got his pitch count up and got him out early.”
Ohtani was fairly happy with his slider-heavy mound performance, but he lamented his effort at the plate. He has received one run of support from himself and his fellow Angels hitters during his three-game skid.
“Especially in the situation with (runners on) second and third, one out (in the third inning), I felt like if I came through in that at-bat, we could have won the game,” Ohtani said through his translator. “Since I didn’t, I felt like that was the biggest moment of the game.”
Ohtani left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh because of a cramp in his right forearm, but he said he expects to play Thursday. Los Angeles had pinch-hit for Ohtani only twice previously this season, both occurring after Ohtani felt minor injuries.
“If I’m healthy enough to play, I want to be out there,” Ohtani said. “It feels like I can’t really afford to miss games at this point.”
Luis Rengifo had a tying RBI double in the fifth for the Angels, who have lost four of six in another dismal season.
Murphy had an RBI single in the fourth, followed by his two-run shot to left. The catcher was 0 for 5 in his career against Ohtani before those consecutive run-scoring hits.
“Murph has been putting good at-bats together for two months,” Kotsay said. “Tonight, he was basically a one-man wrecking show.”
Zach Jackson pitched the ninth for his third save — Oakland’s first since closer Lou Trivino was traded to the Yankees.
Mickey Moniak started in center field and went 0 for 2 in his debut with the Angels, who acquired the former No. 1 overall pick from Philadelphia while trading Noah Syndergaard on Tuesday. Left-hander Tucker Davidson also arrived in Anaheim from Atlanta with plans to enter the rotation Sunday in Seattle.
Ohtani started out with three innings of one-hit ball, but Oakland scored an unearned run in the fourth when Ramon Laureano reached on Rengifo’s throwing error, advanced on a wild pitch and scored on Murphy’s single.
Rengifo atoned in the fifth with a two-out double to the gap, scoring Magneuris Sierra. Rengifo has a hit in 30 of his last 33 games, and he was the Angels’ only consistent hitter in July while they batted a pathetic .199 as a team.
ANOTHER MICKEY IN ANAHEIM
Moniak is a native of North San Diego County, about an hour south of Angel Stadium. Although he managed just 12 hits in 47 big league appearances over the past three seasons, Moniak has made significant progress this year, both before and after his hand was broken by a pitch in the final game of spring training.
“I’ve always been a guy that maybe takes a little bit to get comfortable at every level, and once I get comfortable, it’s on from there,” said Moniak, who batted .310 with a .924 OPS across the minors this season. “So, wasn’t really given that opportunity (in Philadelphia), which makes sense. They’re always in a pennant hunt with a lot of money on the field, so just to be here and be told that you’re going to go out and play and have some fun is huge.”
Angels manager Phil Nevin, whose son played travel ball with Moniak, said the outfielder will play regularly for the rest of the season.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: OF Mike Trout planned to start rotational exercises Wednesday in his comeback from a complicated back injury. He is expected to begin swinging a bat soon.
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Janson Junk (1-0, 0.00 ERA) returns from his first major league victory to start the Angels’ homestand finale after throwing six scoreless innings in his two major league appearances this season. Oakland counters with Paul Blackburn (6-6, 4.15), who is 0-4 in his last seven starts.
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The leadership transitions will enhance the company's products, sales and data operations
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- automotiveMastermind (aM), part of S&P Global Mobility and a provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for dealerships, has announced a new, broader role for a senior data executive, as well as two other senior-level promotions.
Charity Taylor is moving into a new role overseeing the creation of the Enterprise Business Analytics Team within the S&P Global Mobility division. In this capacity, she will be tasked with developing analytical solutions to key industry challenges and reducing time-to-value for newly acquired sources by combining deep automotive expertise with world-class data assets from across the S&P Global Mobility organization. Taylor spent over 12 years at JD Power (PIN) prior to joining aM in April 2020, most recently serving as managing director responsible for new product development and ongoing data operations. She also has nearly a decade of additional automotive experience in a variety of financial roles spanning manufacturing, product development, sales and marketing and supply chain for General Motors. Taylor has long supported improved business outcomes for a broad array of automotive clients through the development of unique analytical solutions in the realm of real-time market performance, pricing and incentive optimization, along with her ability to derive from them valuable insights to guide high-impact decisions.
Aaron Baldwin has been promoted to chief product officer. In this role, he will oversee the product roadmap and strategy, supporting a team of directors specializing in product, product marketing, integrations and analytics. Before joining aM, Baldwin served as senior vice president of product and business development at CarNow. He was a member of the founding management team and oversaw development of OEM, large client and partner relationships, as well as product development and product lifecycle management. Baldwin also previously served as director of digital marketing at eLEAD and worked in various positions at Asbury Automotive Group, including director of dealership marketing, giving him insight into dealership operations that currently help him support aM's dealer partners.
Michael Eager has been promoted to the newly created role of chief revenue officer. In this role, Eager will oversee aM's go-to-market teams and strategy. Prior to joining the aM team, Eager worked at CARFAX (also part of S&P Global Mobility) as the director of field sales and was instrumental in the launch of many products and growth of the sales business. In his 17 years of experience at CARFAX, he led the growth of the national field sales teams through both management and strategic sales leadership positions. Eager also previously held sales positions at tech start-ups and consulting companies, giving him a passion and expertise in launching new businesses and leading high-performing automotive sales teams.
"As we look ahead to continue growing and scaling automotiveMastermind, I'm confident these new roles for Charity, Aaron and Michael will significantly strengthen our data leadership position, drive even greater levels of product innovation and continue to enhance product and service offerings for our dealer partners," said automotiveMastermind Chief Executive Officer Matt Leone. "I could not have asked for more qualified and seasoned industry executives to fill these roles, and I look forward to ongoing success from these dedicated professionals and their teams."
Founded in 2012, automotiveMastermind®, part of S&P Global Mobility, empowers dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. Its proprietary automated sales and marketing platform, Mastermind, helps dealerships generate success in loyalty, service and conquest portfolios through a combination of turnkey predictive analytics, proactive marketing and dedicated consultative services.
automotiveMastermind is headquartered in New York City.
For more information, visit automotiveMastermind.com.
S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.
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The nation's No. 1 hard iced tea is introducing the limited-edition whiskey across five markets, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Ohio, Missouri and Texas, plus military outlets
BOSTON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, the nation's No. 1 hard iced tea brand¹, is shaking up the spirits space with today's limited release of Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey through its partnership with Beam Suntory. Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey will launch across five markets, including MA, RI, OH, MO and TX, plus military outlets.
Twisted Tea Whiskey is made with real brewed tea and inspired by the brand's flagship product, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea Original flavor. The new Sweet Tea Whiskey packs the classic sweet tea taste balanced with real, well-rounded whiskey for a deliciously smooth blend of oak and bright lemon. It's perfect on its own or as an addition to a cocktail and is available in 50mL, 750mL and 1L bottles. The Sweet Tea Whiskey has an ABV of 32.5% ABV / 65 proof.
"We put our fans first in everything we do – from printing their photos on our cans, to including them in our commercials, to bringing them the flavors and pack styles they ask for," said Erica Taylor, brand director for Twisted Tea. "Many of them are already shopping for flavored whiskey, so this is our way of giving them something they can call their own."
In July 2021, the Boston Beer Company and Beam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, announced a long-term, strategic partnership to extend select iconic brands into some of the fastest-growing alcohol beverage segments. Twisted Tea Sweet Tea Whiskey is just one example of an iconic brand innovation stemming from the ground-breaking collaboration. Both Beam Suntory and Boston Beer Company are continuing to build on the partnership to expand across more key products and brands in the future.
"We are excited to continue our partnership with Boston Beer Company and to bring Twisted Tea into the whiskey space," said Stephanie Kang, Senior Director, Strategic Ventures. "We're taking the great taste of Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea and reimagining it as a whiskey to deliver on the bold and unexpected experiences consumers are looking for."
As part of the partnership, Boston Beer Company – which will handle national marketing & advertising, public relations and social media promotion for Twisted Tea Whiskey – is leveraging Beam Suntory's expertise in distillation, distribution, sales and trade & local marketing for this new product.
For more information on where to find Twisted Tea's latest innovation, visit TwistedTea.com and follow along @TwistedTea on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more.
About Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea:
Twisted Tea, the No. 1 refreshing hard tea in the country, was founded in 2001 on the twisted promise that a hard iced tea should taste like real iced tea. Incredibly smooth and refreshing, Twisted Tea is made with real brewed tea for a delicious, easy to drink hard tea available in a variety of flavors, including fan favorites, Original and Half & Half. For more information, visit www.twistedtea.com.
About The Boston Beer Company:
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and the Samuel Adams brand is currently recognized as one of the largest and most respected craft beer brands. Our portfolio of brands also includes Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head Brewery, Hard Mountain Dew and Sauza Agave Cocktails as well as other craft beer brands such as Angel City Brewery and Coney Island Brewing. For more information, please visit our investor relations website at www.bostonbeer.com, which includes links to all of our respective brand websites.
About Beam Suntory:
As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including the iconic Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® bourbon brands, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier® cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek®, Basil Hayden's® and Legent™ bourbon; Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™ Japanese whisky; Teacher's, Laphroaig® and Bowmore® Scotch whisky; Canadian Club® whisky; Hornitos® and Sauza® tequila; EFFEN®, Haku® and Pinnacle® vodka; Sipsmith® and Roku™ gin; and On The Rocks® Premium Cocktails.
Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good, which now includes its transformative sustainability strategy, Proof Positive. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.comand www.drinksmart.com.
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Ozon sees no significant risks to operations after warehouse fire
MOSCOW, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Russian e-commerce company Ozon said on Thursday it was still assessing the economic damage from a huge fire at its warehouse near Moscow, but that there were no significant risks to its liquidity and operational activities.
At least one person was killed and 13 injured in the blaze, the RIA news agency quoted a source in the emergency services as saying on Wednesday.
Ozon said on Wednesday it had evacuated more than 1,000 warehouse employees, with 12 having to seek medical assistance. Two employees were taken to hospital and one had been discharged, it said on Thursday.
"Unfortunately, nothing is known yet about the fate of the two people who were in the warehouse at the time of the fire," Ozon said. "We are in touch with their loved ones. We want to believe in a miracle."
The blaze covered an area of 55,000 square metres at a fulfilment centre north west of Moscow, where Ozon handles and processes thousands of products. The company has stepped up capacity at other distribution centres, it said.
Ozon said goods and equipment in the warehouse were insured for up to 11 billion roubles ($182.6 million).
"Ozon's liability is also insured in the case of harm to life, health and property of third parties for up to 1 billion roubles," the company said.
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Under Clearlake's ownership, Brightly transformed into a leading cloud-based asset management software platform with a broad suite of products solving operational and planning needs
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and CARY, N.C., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, "Clearlake") today announced it has completed the sale of Brightly Software, Inc. ("Brightly Software", "Brightly" or the "Company") to Siemens AG ("Siemens") (FRA:SIE) for $1.575 billion of upfront cash consideration, along with $300 million in cash earn-out payments, for a total of $1.875 billion.
Brightly is a software-as-a-service ("SaaS") provider of cloud-based enterprise asset management and facility operations management. Clearlake acquired Brightly, formerly known as "Dude Solutions," in June 2019.
Brightly executed on an investment thesis focused on scaling the business into a leading provider of enterprise asset management SaaS solutions across a diverse set of applications, end-markets, and geographies. In partnership with management, Clearlake implemented its O.P.S.® strategy to support the Company across several organic and inorganic growth initiatives. Organic growth initiatives were centered on reshaping the operating expense structure of the business to enable profitable growth, while improving the quality of the Company's revenue streams. These efforts were supplemented by executing on four strategic acquisitions, including Assetic, Confirm, Energy Profiles, and Facility Health.
The combination of these initiatives under Clearlake's ownership resulted in a material increase in annual recurring revenue and a significant expansion in the Company's EBITDA margins.
Kevin Kemmerer, Chief Executive Officer at Brightly Software, said, "The Brightly team and I have maintained a compelling partnership with Clearlake, and, collectively, we have built the Company into a SaaS platform addressing a variety of use cases for enterprise asset management. Throughout Clearlake's three years of ownership, our team has been able to leverage the firm's software expertise and their portfolio's best practices to establish ourselves as a high performing software solutions provider. We are proud and grateful to Clearlake for their partnership and believe we have collectively positioned the Company well to continue advancing our market leadership and executing on our goal to help our clients create more sustainable communities as part of Siemens."
"Clearlake's software investment approach involves partnering with management to scale promising SaaS companies, while focusing on profitable growth and sales efficiency. Since we invested in the business, Brightly has reconfigured its go-to-market motion and transitioned many customers to a longer-term partnership model, while maintaining the platform innovation that has always differentiated Brightly. We have valued our partnership with Kevin and his team over the years, which has culminated in Brightly's success during our ownership," said Behdad Eghbali, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, and Prashant Mehrotra, Partner and Managing Director, at Clearlake. "We are very excited about this outcome, as it highlights the potential of Clearlake's investment approach and the foundation that Kevin and his team have developed to help drive continued growth. We thank the Siemens team for their collaboration over the past months, and we wish the Brightly team every success for the future."
Throughout Clearlake's ownership, Brightly expanded into new end-markets and geographies, as well as broadened its product offerings, expanding into solutions with a focus on ESG and sustainability management. Today, Brightly has a global customer base with over 12,000 clients across Education, Public Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Commercial Real Estate, and other end-markets, and was recently recognized as a "Leader in Enterprise Asset Management Software" from Verdantix, an award-winning independent research firm.
William Blair & Company LLC and SVB Securities LLC acted as lead financial advisors to Brightly. Sidley Austin LLP provided legal counsel to Brightly and Clearlake.
About Clearlake
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit and other related strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with experienced management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to dynamic businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm's core target sectors are technology, industrials and consumer. Clearlake currently has over $72 billion of assets under management and its senior investment principals have led or co-led over 400 investments. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with affiliates in Dallas, TX, London, UK and Dublin, Ireland. More information is available at www.clearlake.com and on Twitter @Clearlake.
About Brightly Software
Brightly, the global leader in intelligent asset management solutions, enables organizations to transform the performance of their assets. Brightly's sophisticated cloud-based platform leverages more than 20 years of data to deliver predictive insights that help users through the key phases of the entire asset lifecycle. More than 12,000 clients of every size worldwide depend on Brightly's complete suite of intuitive software – including CMMS, EAM, Strategic Asset Management, IoT Remote Monitoring, Sustainability and Community Engagement. Paired with award-winning training, support and consulting services, Brightly helps light the way to a bright future with smarter assets and sustainable communities. For more information, visit www.brightlysoftware.com.
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President Joe Biden will host a roundtable discussion Thursday to discuss high inflation as his hopes to confront the issue hinge on a lone Democratic senator and the chamber's parliamentarian.
Inflation is at a 40-year high after gas prices surged to record levels over the summer. Biden has claimed that legislation being considered in the Senate will help address the issue.
Democratic senators estimate that the legislation would reduce the federal deficit by $369 billion over the next 10 years by closing taxing loopholes, bolstering IRS enforcement and executing a minimum 15% corporate tax.
In return, the legislation would supply $369 billion in spending to address climate change and an additional $64 billion to grow the Affordable Care Act.
The bill would need all 50 Democratic senators and Vice President Kamala Harris to vote in favor for it to pass. That's assuming the Senate parliamentarian agrees that the proposal can pass through reconciliation, which means the bill just needs a simple majority instead of the usual 60 votes required to break a filibuster.
Even if the parliamentarian says Democrats can use the reconciliation process, it's unknown how Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an Arizona Democrat, will vote.
Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate majority whip, told CNN he is unsure how Sinema will vote.
"We need her. We need every single vote, so I hope she'll be with us," he said.
While Biden has faced his share of criticism for the status of the economy, he pointed the finger back at Republicans during an event with Democratic leaders on Wednesday.
"You need a little bit of breathing room, and it's the only bill that could reduce the cost of living for Americans immediately," Biden said. "Republicans have offered a lot of criticism, but they've offered no answers. That's because they want to issue - they want an issue. They don't want to solve a problem. We're going to be solving a problem."
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, worries the Democratic proposal could exacerbate the economy and force companies to relocate overseas due to the minimum corporate tax rate.
"I just spoke to a Louisiana manufacturer last week," Cassidy told ABC's "This Week." "And he's just like having to increase wages to attract workers. And now we're going to increase his taxes as much as we're going to. Manufacturers can choose to set up in the United States or choose to move to Asia. I think what we're doing is inducing them to move to Asia." | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/biden-rallies-behind-legislation-to-address-inflation | 2022-08-04T13:44:16Z | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/biden-rallies-behind-legislation-to-address-inflation | true |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A criminal death investigation was launched after officials found human remains in Kelso, Washington.
In a release Wednesday, Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office said detectives were tipped off that there may be a body off of Holcomb Road, just east of Interstate 5. During the search, detectives came across human remains and other evidence, according to CCSO.
The body has been autopsied, but officials say the deceased will not be publicly identified until the family is notified.
The Sheriff’s Office said no other details will be immediately released as this is an active criminal investigation. However, officials assured the public is not in any danger. | https://www.koin.com/news/crime/criminal-death-investigation-underway-after-human-remains-found-ccso/ | 2022-08-04T13:44:23Z | https://www.koin.com/news/crime/criminal-death-investigation-underway-after-human-remains-found-ccso/ | true |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Texas is truly a patriotic state, there’s no doubt about that and it seems the shelves of its own grocery stores will be ringing the freedom songs in the tune of The Official Beer of Freedom.
Armed Forces Brewing Company has announced it will be distributed in 197 Texas H-E-B stores. A press release says AFBC’s Preamble light beer will be sold in not only 197 H-E-B stores but also 25 of them near military bases in the Lone Star State with the company’s special hops IPA and Cat Shot Lager.
“Selling our beer in H-E-B stores in Texas is a huge step for Armed Forces Brewing Company,” said Alan Beal, CEO of the military tribute brewery. “We know the great people of Texas are going to love our beer, and love knowing that every beer they buy helps employ more American Military Veterans.”
The company claims its beer is crisp, clean and made with one malt and a single American hop grown by U.S. military veterans at Dog Star Hops in Michigan. “It has a light malt sweetness balanced by a restrained herbal hop profile. Special Hops IPA is a 6.7% ABV IPA that is a blend of Azacca, Centennial, and Simcoe hops making it a bold, adventurous and a refreshing tribute to American’s most elite force, the U.S. Navy SEALs. Cat Shot is a 5.3% ABV American craft lager that pays homage to pre-prohibition style lagers with a touch of corn sweetness balancing super-clean American hops that makes Cat Shot lager quenching and repeatable.”
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NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Globally-leading social marketing software, Dash Hudson, is pleased to announce the findings of an exclusive study conducted with NielsenIQ Omnishopper data.
In this study, Dash Hudson utilized data provided by NielsenIQ to evaluate the top beauty brands on TikTok and benchmark how those with a high Entertainment Score performed in their first six months of joining TikTok. The Entertainment Score – a patented Dash Hudson technology – takes a scientific approach to calculating how well a TikTok is entertaining a brand's audience. This tool eliminates the need for marketers to lean on basic metrics, such as likes and views, to hypothesize what types of video content best resonate with their audience.
The study uncovered a significant correlation between entertainment-based content on TikTok and omni-channel sales growth. According to Dash Hudson, brands that leverage entertainment as a content strategy grow at a rate 34% faster than those who approach the platform with a traditional marketing mindset. Specifically, beauty brands with an Entertainment Score of 5 or above grew by an average of 51% in their first six months of joining TikTok. Conversely, brands with an Entertainment Score below 5 grew an average of just 17% – a 34% difference.
Dash Hudson's Co-founder and CEO, Thomas Rankin, calls these findings significant, as they prove the company's theory that entertainment drives sales.
"Today's announcement of Dash Hudson and NielsenIQ's findings highlight an important milestone in the progression of the social media marketing industry," says Rankin. "As consumers continue to gravitate toward video-centric channels, brands are met with the transformative opportunity to leverage the power of social entertainment. We're thrilled to lead our industry in providing marketers with the solidifying data required to understand how entertainment positively impacts the bottom line."
To learn more about this new era and the mastery of short-form video, download Dash Hudson's latest Global Digital Insights Report: The Renaissance of Content and Commerce by clicking here.
Discover how Dash Hudson is propelling today's top brands into the future of social entertainment by requesting a demo today.
*Dash Hudson calculation based on data reported by NielsenIQ through its Syndicated Omnishopper database for the Total U.S. Market, according to the NielsenIQ standard product hierarchy. Copyright © 2022, Nielsen Consumer LLC.
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Dash Hudson was founded in 2015 with the mission to empower brands to deepen engagement through photos and videos. Today, the global leader in social marketing software helps companies like Condé Nast, Apple and Unilever unlock their creative superpowers and elevate their strategies at the speed of social. Dash Hudson takes it to the next level by predicting the performance of photos and videos, analyzing trends and accelerating brand growth across social media, entertainment and e-commerce marketing channels. To learn more about Dash Hudson, please click here.
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Pure Storage and Portworx by Pure Storage identified in GigaOm Radar Reports for leadership in Enterprise Kubernetes Storage and Cloud-Native Kubernetes Data Storage
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Storage® (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technology and services, today announced it was named the leader for the third consecutive year in the GigaOm Radar Report for Enterprise Kubernetes Storage, which analyzed enterprise storage systems with support for Kubernetes-based workloads, and its companion report for Cloud-Native Kubernetes Data Storage, which analyzed Kubernetes-native storage solutions built specifically to support stateful containers with scalable, distributed architectures.
According to the GigaOm Radar Report for Cloud-Native Kubernetes Storage, Portworx® by Pure Storage "is one of the most advanced solutions for enterprise Kubernetes storage" and "remains the gold standard in cloud-native Kubernetes storage for the enterprise" as "a complete enterprise-grade solution with outstanding data management capabilities, unmatched deployment possibilities, and superior management features." Across criteria and evaluation metrics, Portworx was ranked by GigaOm as a "strong focus and perfect fit" in advanced data services, advanced CSI integration, deployment models, control plane architecture, developer experience, visibility and insights, as well as architecture, scalability, flexibility, manageability, and performance. Portworx continues to advance the innovation of its Kubernetes Data Platform to bring databases such as Kafka, Cassandra, and Postgres under one platform in the most simple and reliable manner with Portworx Data Services.
The GigaOm Radar Report for Enterprise Kubernetes Storage claimed "the integration of Portworx Essentials on Pure Storage controller-based architectures significantly enhances data efficiency because users benefit from the data reduction capabilities offered by the storage arrays." The report also highlights that this powerful integration "allows organizations to seamlessly deploy cloud-native workloads on a proven Kubernetes storage solution, and as their needs grow, they can effortlessly migrate those workloads to the full Portworx solution if they decide to adopt it." Once again, Pure Storage received the highest scores among all market segments, deployment models, and evaluation metrics in the analysis.
"For three consecutive years, we've been recognized as a Leader and Outperformer by GigaOm Radar. Customers running containers and databases at scale in production use Portworx to ensure highly reliable, available and secure Kubernetes data storage capabilities. I'm incredibly proud of our Portworx engineering team's recognition by GigaOm as we continue on our mission to help enterprises unleash the power of data." -- Murli Thirumale, VP, GM Cloud Native Business Unit, Pure Storage.
In addition to the GigaOm Radar Reports for Cloud-Native Kubernetes Data Storage and Enterprise Kubernetes Data Storage, Pure Storage has been consistently recognized as a leader across the other GigaOm reports for which it qualifies, including High-Performance Object Storage, Kubernetes Data Protection, and Enterprise General-Purpose Storage Systems.
To learn more, read the full GigaOm Radar reports for Enterprise Kubernetes Storage and Cloud-Native Kubernetes Data Storage.
About Pure Storage
Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG) uncomplicates data storage, forever. Pure Storage delivers a cloud experience that empowers every organization to get the most from their data while reducing the complexity and expense of managing the infrastructure behind it. Pure Storage's commitment to providing true storage as-a-service gives customers the agility to meet changing data needs at speed and scale, whether they are deploying traditional workloads, modern applications, containers, or more. Pure Storage believes it can make a significant impact in reducing data center emissions worldwide through its environmental sustainability efforts, including designing products and solutions that enable customers to reduce their carbon and energy footprint. And with a certified customer satisfaction score in the top one percent of B2B companies, Pure Storage's ever-expanding list of customers are among the happiest in the world. For more information, visit www.purestorage.com.
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Fiona’s a big sister! Bibi gives birth at the Cincinnati Zoo
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – Bibi gave birth to a healthy, full-term hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo Wednesday night, making Fiona a big sister.
“This calf looks huge to us because Fiona, Bibi’s first baby, only weighed 29 pounds when she was born six weeks premature and wasn’t able to stand on her own. This new calf weighs at least twice as much as Fiona did and is already walking,” Christina Gorsuch, Cincinnati Zoo’s director of animal care, said in a press release.
“We’re not sure if nursing has occurred yet because the water is murky. It’s Bibi’s first time nursing, since Fiona had to be cared for by the hippo staff, so we’re keeping a close eye on them to make sure we don’t need to step in.”
The zoo’s hippo team noticed Bibi acting differently Tuesday, showing signs consistent with being in labor.
Grosuch said Bibi and her unnamed baby will spend the next two weeks bonding behind the scenes.
The zoo said it will share photos and videos of the hippos if the care team is able to get them without disturbing the pair.
Tucker and Fiona will be in the outdoor habitat as usual except during key introduction times.
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Report from Staffing Industry Analysts highlights 225 companies with U.S. staffing revenue of $100 million or more in 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consulting Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in technology workforce and consulting services, announced today that it has again been named as one of the largest U.S. staffing firms by revenue by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions. This year's report highlights 225 companies that generated at least $100 million in U.S. staffing revenue in 2021.
Consulting Solutions had staffing revenue of $155 million in 2021. This is the fourth consecutive year that the company has been named to the list.
"We're very pleased to make Staffing Industry Analysts' list of the largest U.S. staffing firms by revenue for the fourth consecutive year," said Michael Werblun, CEO of Consulting Solutions. "As always, our mission is to offer the full range of IT workforce and consulting services from a single-source provider that clients know and trust. We strongly believe that our commitment to our clients and consultants, as well as our unwavering passion for excellence, contribute to our organization's steady growth."
"While some industries experienced disruptions in 2021, the staffing industry instead flourished in an environment of record demand," said Timothy Landhuis, VP of Research at SIA. "We salute the hard work and resourcefulness of the staffing firms that appear on this year's list, that were able to deliver at record scale, and that altogether generated an extraordinary $135 billion in staffing revenue."
Consulting Solutions making the SIA list of largest U.S. staffing firms follows the company also being named among the 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR).
About Consulting Solutions
Consulting Solutions (www.consultingsolutions.com) is a nationally recognized leader in technology solutions and services. Consulting Solutions' key practice areas include Agile Development, Application Development, Advanced Analytics, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Delivery Leadership, and ERP (SAP & Oracle). Our scalable engagement models—from individual technology consultants to strategic enterprise programs—enable clients to tap into world-class talent, expertise, and services to drive technology and enterprise transformation initiatives. Consulting Solutions was recently named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, the SIA Fastest-Growing Staffing Firms in the U.S. and SIA Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., and was the recipient of ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing for both Client and Talent Satisfaction.
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Global Bio Polyamide Market 2022 Industry Future Growth, Key Player Analysis and Forecast 2030
NEWARK, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bio Polyamide market research with accurate numbers is estimated in The Brainy Insights reports, which produce entire research options for a corporate strategy to consider the most formal sector. The analytical study delivers complete solutions for the business decisions, including Bio Polyamide market data with correct projections and forecasts.
The study possesses Porter’s Model, SWOT analysis, and PESTEL analysis to provide a more in-depth glance at the Bio Polyamide industry. The report contains a thorough examination of leading manufacturers and their market share in the global market. The analysis also assumes regional existence, items offered, strategic growth, and financial statements of the players to assess market competitiveness.
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Arkema,Asahi Kasei,BASF,DSM,Evonik Industries,Domo Chemicals,Lanxess,SABIC,Solvay,Simona
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Google understands the importance of value
With the recent announcement that Google is moving into the smartwatch game, the company is getting more aggressive at expanding its customer base. If the Google Pixel 6a is any indication, the company intends to woo customers by offering value. For example, many users may find the 6a not only has a better price than last year’s Google Pixel 6, but it may also be a better overall phone for their needs. This is the very definition of value: greater worth at a lower price.
What is Google’s a-series line?
Google launched its a-series back in 2019 with the Google Pixel 3a. In general, the a-series of Google phones is the more affordable option, but not necessarily a budget option. These phones still have an impressive array of features. For some, they are a better reason to upgrade than the higher-priced option.
When was the Google Pixel 6a released?
While the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been available since late October 2021, the Pixel 6a only went up for pre-order on July 21, 2022 and became available in stores on July 28.
What does the Google Pixel 6 offer?
You don’t have to pay a premium for these incredible offerings; they come standard on all Pixel 6 phones, whether you are getting the Pixel 6 Pro, the Pixel 6 or the Pixel 6a.
Upgraded interface experience
The overall Pixel experience has been modernized and streamlined. You can find things quicker and navigate more intuitively. The system even has a built-in spell checker, so you can avoid those embarrassing mistakes that often arise from thumb-typing.
Custom-made chip
The Tensor is an in-house chip that is faster at handling tasks such as real-time language translations, text-to-speak without an internet connection, image processing and more. This means better security and improved battery life because it doesn’t need cloud connections.
Advanced camera system with Real Tone
The camera system on the Pixel 6a features Real Tone. This software has improved facial detection for all skin tones, along with an auto-white balance and an auto-exposure that helps ensure correct color in all conditions. The auto-enhance and face unblur features allow you to capture and enhance details, even in low-light situations.
Advanced security features
For security, the Pixel 6a has a fingerprint unlock feature, so you are the only one who can open your phone. Additionally, the Tensor processor works with the Titan M2 security chip to create a custom-designed security subsystem that handles sensitive processes, such as pass code protection, encryption, and secure transactions.
Connectivity
The Pixel 6a is a 5G compatible device. This means you get the fastest downloads and best streaming currently available.
Software updates
With software updates, you will get more than what you paid for. Every time an improvement comes along, you will automatically get those new features. In short, it is like getting a new device with every upgrade.
Pixel 6 Pro vs. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 6a
Display size
- Pixel 6 Pro: 6.7 inches
- Pixel 6: 6.4 inches
- Pixel 6a: 6.1 inches
Bigger isn’t always better— especially when convenience and portability are primary factors. By comparison, the Amazon Fire 7 has a 7-inch screen, and that is considered a tablet. The Pixel 6 Pro screen is less than a half inch smaller, which doesn’t make it as convenient for carrying in your pocket. The display size of the Pixel 6a, however, is roughly the same size as the iPhone 13, which makes it a much more portable size.
RAM and storage
- Pixel 6 Pro: 12 gigabytes of RAM and 512GB storage (max)
- Pixel 6: 8GB RAM and 256GB storage (max)
- Pixel 6a: 6GB RAM and 128GB storage (max)
The more RAM a system has, the more efficiently it can operate. Since the Pixel 6 Pro has the most RAM, it will offer the best possible performance. However, 6GB of RAM is still more than adequate for the average smartphone user. By comparison, the iPhone 13 has 4GB of RAM.
Battery and wireless charging
Pixel 6 Pro: 24-hour plus battery life and wireless charging
Pixel 6: 24-hour plus battery life and wireless charging
Pixel 6a: 24-hour plus battery life and no wireless charging.
While the Pixel Pro 6 has a higher energy capacity, each model is designed to last for over a day, which should be more than enough for most users. If you had your heart set on wireless charging, you won’t be able to do that with the 6a, however. But this feature only offers a minor degree of convenience — set the phone down instead of plugging it in to charge.
Cameras
- Pixel 6 Pro: triple rear camera system with an 11.1 MP front camera
- Pixel 6: dual rear camera system with an 8 MP front camera
- Pixel 6a: dual rear camera system with an 8 MP front camera.
The Pixel 6 Pro has the advantage here, but the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6a have very similar camera systems. The Pixel 6 has a higher definition wide rear camera and a laser sensor to help focus, but the pictures you take with the Pixel 6a will still be impressive.
Glass cover
The glass cover of the Pixel 6a has not been strengthened to reduce the damage that may occur from dropping. If you are prone to dropping your phone, both the Pixel 6 Pro and the Pixel 6 offer better protection.
Price
Pixel 6 Pro: from $899
Pixel 6: from $599
Pixel 6a: from $449.
This is where we see the true value of the Pixel 6a shine. Many of its features are the same as the higher-priced models, while others offer only a slight disadvantage for the average user. For many, this is enough to make the Pixel 6a a better overall option than the 6 or the 6 Pro.
Google Gadgets
Google doesn’t just offer phones, it has laptops, earbuds, smart home offerings and more.
This is Google’s latest smartphone. It has a custom-made processor, all-day battery life, advanced security features and more. This delivers arguably the best value in the company’s Pixel 6 line.
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The Pixel 6 phone is a step up from the 6a. It offers a slightly larger screen, wireless charging and more RAM. The Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass provides superior protection in the event of an accidental drop.
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This is the top-of-the-line offering. It has a slightly larger screen than the Pixel 6, significantly more RAM and storage capacity, a triple rear camera and wireless charging.
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The Pixelbook is a Chromebook laptop that lasts for up to 12 hours. It is lightweight, can start up quickly and features an 8th generation Intel core processor. The HD touchscreen display and dual stereo provide an exceptional streaming experience.
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Google Nest Learning Thermostat
Take control of your energy bill with one of Google’s top-selling smart devices. The Google Nest Learning Thermostat learns from you and adjusts the temperature even after you leave. With the Nest app, you can control your thermostat no matter where you are, check energy usage and more.
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These high-quality earbuds have a flush design, three ear tip sizes and a stabilizer arc, so they stay in place. You can get up to five hours of listening per charge and control your music with your voice. The water-resistant design means these earbuds are safe for workouts and rainy days.
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Development Specialist Ben Kendall to Lead Multi-Family Expansion
DENVER, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broe Real Estate Group (BREG), the multi-billion-dollar, Denver-based real estate developer, has named Ben Kendall Senior Vice President for Multi-Family Development. In his new role, Kendall will lead expansion of BREG's multi-family projects that stretch from Colorado to Georgia and California.
BREG, developer of the award-winning $500M Country Club Towers II & III community, has three active Colorado multi-family development projects in the pipeline, in addition to its planned multi-market expansion. BREG's new multi-family development initiative complements a robust portfolio of active industrial projects.
"Nationwide, demand for high-quality, multi-family developments continues at record levels and the category is a key component of our continued growth strategy," said BREG CEO Douglas Wells. "Ben is a highly accomplished development director that brings the ideal skill set to lead BREG's multi-family portfolio expansion."
Kendall joins BREG following six years at Holland Partner Group where his responsibilities included site identification and acquisition, due diligence, development, marketing, and leasing. With extensive multi-family experience derived from developing thousands of multi-family units, Kendall's industry expertise and market knowledge will guide BREG's multi-market growth strategy.
"I'm excited to grow BREG's well-earned reputation within the multi-family industry," said Kendall. "Each new project will reflect BREG's signature approach to multi-family development: high quality, high service developments that create a true sense of community. I look forward to working with Doug and the Broe team to expand this approach into new markets."
Broe Real Estate Group, an affiliate of The Broe Group, acquires, develops and manages commercial real estate assets. Affiliated companies own and manage office and industrial properties, medical office buildings and multi-family communities across the country, including premier assets in many of the most desirable markets. The Broe Group has a 50-year history of value-add real estate investing in Colorado and across the United States. We improve value though the implementation of focused business plans that increase cash flow and create stable income streams. For more information, visit broerealestate.com.
Founded in 1972, The Broe Group is a private, multi-billion-dollar investment group with diversified holdings in real estate, rail, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, water, healthcare and technology throughout 37 North American states and provinces. Its deep operational knowledge derived from owning and operating multi-billion-dollar businesses and the global economic insights gleaned from serving its vast Fortune 500 clientele are strategic differentiators. The Broe Group's entrepreneurial focus enables it to find true value wherever it resides. For more information, visit broe.com.
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REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwest Iceland began erupting Wednesday, the country’s meteorological authorities said — just eight months after its last eruption officially ended.
The Icelandic Meteorological Office urged people not to go near the Fagradalsfjall volcano, which is located some 32 kilometers (20 miles) southwest of the capital, Reykjavik.
The eruption in an uninhabited valley is not far from Keflavik Airport, Iceland’s international air traffic hub. The airport remained open and no flights were disrupted.
A live video feed from the site showed magma spewing from a narrow fissure about 100 to 200 meters (109 to 218 yards) long over a field of lava from last year’s eruption, the first on the Reykjanes Peninsula in almost 800 years.
Scientists had anticipated an eruption somewhere on the peninsula after a series of earthquakes over the past week indicated volcanic activity close to the crust.
Volcanologist Magnus Tumi Gudmundsson told The Associated Press that the eruption appeared to be small.
“But we don’t know where in the process things are at,” he said as he boarded a helicopter for a first look.
The 2021 eruption in the same area produced spectacular lava flows for several months. Hundreds of thousands people flocked to see the spectacular sight.
Iceland, located above a volcanic hotspot in the North Atlantic, averages an eruption every four to five years.
The most disruptive in recent times was the 2010 eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, which sent clouds of ash and dust into the atmosphere, interrupting air travel for days between Europe and North America because of concerns the ash could damage jet engines. More than 100,000 flights were grounded, stranding millions of passengers.
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Furious comeback falls short as Fever lose to Dream: 'It's a learning point for everybody'
There was nobody between Danielle Robinson and the rim. The Fever point guard raced down the court with a chance to improbably cut the Atlanta Dream’s lead to 3 points. Atlanta had led by as many as 30 in the first half in what looked like another blowout before a combination of Fever defensive adjustments and cold Dream shooting swung the pendulum of the game. Now, with five minutes left in the game, the lead was in Robinson’s sights.
Not in her sights was Rhyne Howard. The Atlanta forward closed on the smaller Robinson as she rose for a layup and swatted the ball off the backboard. The Dream took off in the other direction as Howard’s momentum took her into the stands. She trailed the play on the other end, received a pass a step in from the 3-point line and swished a jumper. The four-point swing pushed the Dream’s lead to 7. The Fever never got any closer in a 91-81 loss.
“There’s a lot of ways to lose, and I think we can be proud of the second half and the comeback that we had, but it never feels good to lose,” rookie guard Lexie Hull said. “But I definitely think we can walk away feeling proud of ourselves for fighting back and not giving up in that second half.”
The Fever went into the locker room at halftime down 28 points after a performance interim coach Carlos Knox called embarrassing. In that visitors locker room at Gateway Center Arena, Knox and the players had a conversation about intensity and focus, two things they lacked in the first half.
“We kinda talked at halftime, asking the team about do we want to be here?” Hull said. “If we want to be here, play like we want to be here, and if you don’t, then sit down and let someone else who really wants to be out there play, and I think that kind of just sparked some competitiveness and drive to show that we can have a better half. We can play a lot better, and we need to play together in order to do that.”
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The Fever opened the third quarter on an 11-2 run, as the Dream, who had shot 62% in the first half, fell cold offensively. Indiana outscored Atlanta 28-13 and continued chipping away behind the aggressive play of Hull and NaLyssa Smith and an unglamorous, midrange-heavy lunch pail game from Emma Cannon. The trio combined for 51 points, 39 of which came on two-pointers and free throws.
The Dream played about as close to a perfect first quarter as possible, making 14 of 18 shots, including all four 3-point attempts. Howard finished the game with 20 points, including 9 in the opening period. If it wasn’t Howard, it was Atlanta’s ball movement shredding the Fever’s short-handed defense, down Kelsey Mitchell with a foot injury and Emily Engstler with an illness.
It wasn’t just the shooting. The Dream extended possessions with five offensive rebounds. Meanwhile, the Fever turned the ball over 10 times and were 7-of-21 from the field. Open looks from the outside clanged off the rim. Twice, Fever players missed shots in the paint from point-blank range.
Roles switched in the second half. The Fever switched to a zone, which stifled the Dream’s offensive flow. Atlanta shot 29% in the third quarter. But ultimately, Indiana had dug itself into too big of a hole in the first half. As Hull said, there are a lot of ways to lose, and Wednesday at least offered a way the Fever hadn’t seen on their 15-game slide.
“Could you imagine if we actually started the game out with that same energy, that same intensity?” Cannon said. “I was telling them, ‘Think about it. We could be up 20 instead of down 20.’ It’s a learning point for everybody, not just the rookies, but everybody that’s in that locker room that if we put in the effort and we go out there and play hard, anything is possible.” | https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2022/08/04/wnba-fever-lose-15th-straight-game-with-loss-to-atlanta/65382148007/ | 2022-08-04T13:51:48Z | https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2022/08/04/wnba-fever-lose-15th-straight-game-with-loss-to-atlanta/65382148007/ | false |
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)The Baltimore Orioles are still winning games after trading slugger Trey Mancini and closer Jorge Lopez, and still hope to have plenty to play for this season.
”I think our guys did a great job of of understanding what’s still ahead of us,” manager Brandon Hyde said after the O’s completed their first season series sweep over Texas with a 6-3 win on Wednesday. ”We’re gonna miss those guys, no doubt. Those are friends and great teammates and they’re hard to replace. But also we still have a season to play, and our guys are playing to win.”
Pinch-hitter Terrin Vavra lined a tiebreaking RBI double right after a disputed stolen base with two outs in the eighth inning. The Rangers challenged when Jorge Mateo was ruled safe with his 26th stolen base, and the call stood after a replay review of the bang-bang play. Vavra then doubled into left-center for his first career RBI and a 3-2 lead, and Robinson Chirinos, who homered in the seventh, singled him home with his third hit.
”It says a lot about these guys,” Chirinos said of the sweep during an emotional week. ”Brandon in the meeting a couple days ago said the guys we have here is what we have. So we just have to go out, compete and keep playing good baseball. And that’s what we did here in Texas.”
Ryan McKenna also went deep for the Orioles (54-51), who swept all three games in Texas like they did at home a month ago. Baltimore already has two wins more than all of last season, and is only 1 1/2 games behind in the race for the American League’s last wild-card spot.
General manager Mike Elias joined the team on the road the day after the trade deadline. He met with several core players individually and said he was excited that he was going to be signing players this winter.
”Anything’s possible when your team is young and talented, and I knew that something like this, this team coming together the way it has this season, was possible,” Elias said. ”But it definitely wasn’t something that we were banking on happening. And now that we’re here, it makes it so much easier to plan going forward to supplement this group.”
Orioles reliever Cionel Perez (6-1) retired all four batters he faced. Jose Leclerc (0-1), the second of three Texas relievers, allowed two runs over 1 2/3 innings.
Jonah Heim and Marcus Semien homered for Texas, which lost its seventh consecutive home game and dropped a season-worst 12 games under .500 at 46-58 overall.
Texas was swept in a series of at least three games for the fourth time this season. All of those games have come since the since the start of July.
”Things aren’t great right now, but that doesn’t mean it has to end that way,” Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. ”The games are going to keep coming and as I say that a lot. … We cannot give in right now, and we have to come out fighting and scratching and clawing.”
HEY 19
Rangers starter Martin Perez matched his career high with nine strikeouts over six innings. The All-Star lefty, who exited with the game tied 1-1, matched a franchise record by making his 19th consecutive start without a loss.
Perez twice struck out the side, including with the bases loaded to end the fifth when he slammed his hand in his glove after getting out slugger Anthony Santander.
While Perez was seen as a potential trade target for contending teams, the Rangers held on to their homegrown starter who returned this season after three years away. He is 9-2 since losing his first two starts, and has expressed a desire to remain in Texas. The other Rangers pitcher to make 19 starts in a row without a loss was Cole Hamels, with 12 wins in a row from 2015-16.
HITTING STREAKS
Santander’s RBI double in the ninth extended his hitting streak to 14 games. … Rangers 1B Nathaniel Lowe has a career-best 10-game hitting streak.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rangers: Corey Seager was the designated hitter for the third game in a row after missing three in a row with a lower right leg contusion after fouling a ball of his leg. Woodward said Seager should be back at shortstop Thursday.
UP NEXT
Orioles: A day off before opening an interleague series at home against Pittsburgh on Friday night.
Rangers: Left-hander Cole Ragans, their first-round draft pick in 2016, makes his big league debut when the Rangers host the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. The 24-year-old Ragans had Tommy John surgery twice in 14 months (March 2018 and May 2019). He was 8-5 with a 3.04 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 94 2/3 innings in 18 starts combined for Triple-A Round Rock and Double-A Frisco.
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Accomplished human resources executive joins Alteryx to lead all aspects of HR, from talent acquisition to diversity and inclusion, to meet the company's growth and innovation strategy
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the Analytics Automation company, today announced that Doniel Sutton has been appointed Chief People Officer, where she will lead all human resource related functions, including, talent strategy, total rewards, talent acquisition, development, culture, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Sutton will report to Alteryx Chief Executive Officer Mark Anderson.
"I am thrilled to welcome Doniel to the Alteryx team as our Chief People Officer," said Anderson. "Doniel is a values-driven business partner, with a transparent, inclusive approach to leadership and a history of establishing high-performance cultures. Her wealth of experience in leading organizations through periods of high growth and scale will be of tremendous value to Alteryx."
A highly accomplished, results-driven HR executive, Sutton has built a career in shepherding global organizations through sustainable transformations, new business model implementations, M&A transactions and integrations, global expansions and more. Sutton brings more than 20 years of strategic and global human resources leadership experience at Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, including her most recent role as Chief People Officer at Fastly. Previously, Sutton held senior HR leadership roles at PayPal, Prudential, Bank of America, and Honeywell.
"I'm so excited to join the Alteryx team, as the organization continues to accelerate momentum globally with top-notch talent, a strong client base and an impressive platform. I'm deeply passionate about data and analytics as it's one of the richest and most enabling tools we leverage in the HR function for strategy and effective decision making," said Sutton. "Harnessing the power of Alteryx's platform to democratize data creates value for our employees and that's what makes this opportunity so special. I look forward to partnering with the incredible Alteryx leaders as we continue to evolve what it means to democratize data and enable analytics for all, while also building a strong culture for people to perform their best work."
Sutton is a highly regarded and sought-after strategic HR thought leader with multiple features and accolades under her belt, including media coverage in Bloomberg, NY Times, CNBC, Profile Magazine and more. Among her many career achievements includes being recognized by Black Enterprise in 2017 as one of the 300 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America and being awarded the 2018 American Business Award's Bronze "Stevie" HR Executive of the Year. Most recently, Doniel was named as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS in 2021 by The Software Report.
Alteryx (NYSE: AYX) powers analytics for all by providing the leading Analytics Automation Platform. Alteryx delivers easy end-to-end automation of data engineering, analytics, reporting, machine learning, and data science processes, enabling enterprises everywhere to democratize data analytics across their organizations for a broad range of use cases. More than 8,000 customers globally rely on Alteryx to deliver high-impact business outcomes. To learn more, visit www.alteryx.com.
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Leap Partners Acquires Drain Werks in Birmingham, Alabama
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In record speed, Leap Partners, a Nashville-based home services company, has completed four acquisitions in just four months. Most recently, the company acquired Drain Werks, a leading plumbing company serving central and northern Alabama. Through their acquisitions, John Cerasuolo, CEO, and Patrick Ritter, CFO of Leap Partners have built a reputation for being friendly and fair buyers of companies in the Southeast. This is exactly what attracted Marcus and Duston Williams, of Drain Werks.
Marcus Williams, Owner of Drain Werks said, "I am proud of what we have built in Drain Werks. However, I knew we needed some help to take the company into our next phase of expansion. John and Patrick's approach fit perfectly with what I was looking for. I am excited about the new growth opportunities for all of our employees and customers now that we have Leap Partners' support."
Duston Williams, CEO of Drain Werks said, "With the Leap Partners team, we are going to be able to better serve our employees and our customers. I am excited about the opportunity to continue to lead Drain Werks, but now with a broader support team of business owners that can help us navigate our growth."
"We are excited to have Marcus, Duston, and all of the Drain Werks family join our growing team," said John Cerasuolo, Leap Partners CEO. "They will be great additions to our all-star team of business owners who are helping each other run and grow their businesses. We feel fortunate at Leap Partners to continue to meet and work with caring, driven, and inspiring people like Marcus and Duston."
Marcus and Duston will continue to lead the Drain Werks team, as leading plumbing and drain specialists in the Alabama area.
Leap Partners is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The company is working to connect the best small and medium-sized HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service businesses in the Southeast to build a world-class service provider with industry-leading customer satisfaction and employee engagement.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)The Tennessee Titans placed center Daniel Munyer on injured reserve and signed offensive lineman Willie Wright and defensive back Terrell Bonds on Wednesday.
The Titans also waived injured defensive back Chris Williamson. Munyer, playing center behind starter Ben Jones and Corey Levin, left Tuesday’s practice early and went indoors with a trainer.
The 6-foot-3 Wright was a three-year starter at Tulsa. He spent the 2019 season on Cleveland’s practice squad and 2020 on Atlanta’s practice squad. Wright was released by Chicago last week.
Bonds played 10 games in the USFL this spring with one interception. Undrafted out of Tennessee State in 2019, he spent much of his first two seasons on Baltimore’s practice squad. He played four games for the Ravens in 2020. He also played for Memphis of the AAF in 2018.
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Award Recognizes Young Leaders on Personal and Professional Accomplishments
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundry Digital LLC ("Foundry"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Currency Group ("DCG") focused on empowering a decentralized infrastructure and progressing the digital asset mining and staking industry, announced that the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce selected Foundry's Director of Economic and Community Development Adrian Hale as an IGNITE Award finalist. The award recognizes outstanding contributions in the areas of personal and professional accomplishments, leadership, and community service.
With Adrian Hale's community-focused mindset, Foundry's ROC The Block fellowship program is empowering recent RCSD graduates to become contributing members of the blockchain community through education, exposure, expertise, and employment. The pathway program encourages recent RCSD graduates to join a two-year industry-based curriculum within Foundry, providing hands-on training, competitive salaries, and benefits.
Before entering the crypto industry, Adrian worked to improve educational outcomes for the community's youth and enhance the quality of the Rochester regional workforce. He was the youngest Greater Rochester Chamber executive in the organization's history, creating its talent, workforce development, and education initiatives office. Hale was also nominated for and awarded various leadership and community-focused awards throughout his professional career, including the Center for Teen Empowerment Award, Champion for Youth Leadership Award, two ROC Black Men Achieve Awards, and 40 Under 40 recognitions.
Hale said, "I am grateful for this recognition from the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. My goal will always be to give back to the Rochester community and contribute to the region's economic progress by doing what I can today until I can do more tomorrow. I also congratulate my fellow finalists for their personal and professional achievements across the Rochester and Finger Lakes region."
Foundry's VP of Operations Andrea Childs stated, "I've had the pleasure of witnessing Adrian's dedication to the Rochester community both inside and outside of Foundry. I'm excited to see how he will continue to prioritize and bring community to the forefront of Foundry's mission to empower a decentralized infrastructure."
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy said, "Greater Rochester's future is bright because of young leaders like our Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Award finalists. They exemplify the community-driven nature that is characteristic of so many young leaders and make us proud with the efforts that they are putting into our region. Each of these individuals has impacted the lives of so many through their professional success, community service, and leadership. We look forward to celebrating them in August and seeing what comes next for these exemplary young leaders."
A subsidiary of DCG, Foundry Digital LLC was created to meet the institutional demand for better capital access, efficiency, and transparency in the digital asset mining and staking industry. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Foundry leverages its institutional expertise, capital, and market intelligence to empower participants within the crypto ecosystem by providing the tools they need to build tomorrow's decentralized infrastructure. For more information, please visit foundrydigital.com.
Founded in 2015, Digital Currency Group is a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in blockchain companies all over the world. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the industry, backing more than 200 companies in 30+ countries. In addition to its investment portfolio, DCG is the parent company of some of the leading companies in the industry, including Grayscale Investments, Genesis Trading, CoinDesk, Foundry Digital, Luno, and TradeBlock.
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triad Business Bank ("the Bank") was formed in March of 2020 to help small to midsize businesses succeed. The Bank's business plan is to provide lending, treasury and deposit services to the Triad communities it serves. The Bank has achieved substantial growth in loans and deposits and has been able to reinvest these deposits back into those communities.
CEO Ramsey K. Hamadi commented, "The quarter ending June 30, 2022, was the Bank's ninth quarter since inception and the Bank's second quarter of profitable core operations (net income before provision for loan losses and taxes). For the June quarter the Bank had core operating income of $146,000 compared to $61,000 in the previous quarter. The trends in the Bank's quarterly performance reveal consistently increasing assets and profitability improvement. Total assets rose 10% in the June quarter, or $37.7 million, to $429.9 million, driven by ongoing growth in loan and deposit balances. Core loans increased $18.9 million, or 9%, and deposits increased $51.4 million, or 15%." CEO Hamadi continued, "As mentioned in previous reports, the Bank is well positioned for the rising interest rate environment. Because the Bank's assets are repricing faster than its liabilities, the Bank's net interest margin rose 27 basis points to 2.77% in the June quarter from 2.50% in the March quarter. In addition to the benefits of the rising rate environment, the Bank's margins should also improve as cash and investments are converted into higher yielding loans."
- Core loans increased $18.9 million to $236.6 million, or 9%
- Total assets increased $37.7 million to $429.9 million, or 10%
- Deposits increased $51.4 million to $384.4 million, or 15%
- Allowance for loan losses increased $230,000 to $3.0 million, or 1.25% of core loans
- No classified, nonperforming or past due assets reported
- New loan pipeline remains robust at approximately $143 million
- Regulatory total risk-based capital increased $325,000 to $60.7 million
- Core operating earnings (net income before provision for loan losses and taxes) increased $85,000 to $146,000 compared to $61,000 in the previous quarter, an increase of 140%
- Net interest income increased 19% to $2.8 million
- Interest income on core loans increased $426,000, or 25%
- Noninterest income increased $17,000, or 13%
- Noninterest expense increased $344,000, or 14%
The Bank reported a net loss of $101,000, or $0.02 per share, in the second quarter of 2022 compared to a net loss of $569,000, or $0.09 per share, for the first quarter of 2022. However, when excluding the provision for loan losses and taxes, the second quarter resulted in net core operating income of $146,000 compared to $61,000 for the first quarter.
The Bank's primary source of income is the spread between the interest it earns on loans and investments and the interest it pays on deposits. Total interest income increased $509,000 to $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $2.7 million in the first quarter of 2022. The growth in interest income was due primarily to growth in core loans which increased 25% to $2.1 million. Income on investment securities totaled $874,000 for the second quarter compared to $805,000 for the first quarter. Interest expense increased $62,000 in the second quarter to $365,000 from $303,000 in the first quarter. The Bank's net interest margin increased to 2.77% in the second quarter from 2.50% in the first quarter, due to the repricing of variable rate loans in a higher interest rate environment as well as growth of higher yielding core loans. In the second quarter, the average balance of core loans increased to $227.4 million from $195.0 million in the first quarter. The weighted average yield on core loans increased to 3.72% in the second quarter from 3.50% in the preceding quarter. The weighted average rate on interest-bearing liabilities increased from 0.55% in the first quarter of 2022 to 0.59% during the second quarter due to higher deposit rates offered by the Bank.
Total assets increased $37.7 million during the quarter to $429.9 million. During the second quarter, cash balances increased $26.4 million as growth in deposits exceeded growth in loans and other assets. Deposit balances increased $51.4 million in the second quarter. Growth in deposits stemmed primarily from a significant increase in noninterest-bearing demand deposit accounts (DDA accounts). DDA accounts increased $45.1 million to $146.6 million.
Shareholders' equity declined $6.4 million during the quarter to $43.1 million. This decline was primarily driven by changes in the market value of the Bank's investment portfolio which resulted in a $6.4 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
The Bank's regulatory capital, which is the primary factor that allows for bank growth, increased during the second quarter, with total risk-based capital increasing by $325,000 to $60.7 million. Total risk-based capital consists of tier 1 capital and tier 2 capital. The Bank's tier 1 capital is largely a measure of the Bank's equity as calculated under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") but eliminates certain volatile elements such as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The Bank's tier 1 capital increased from operations for the first time in the Bank's short history. Tier 1 capital increased $76,000 to $57.8 million at June 30, 2022. The Bank's tier 2 capital increased by $249,000. Tier 1 and tier 2 capital ratios are measured against total assets and risk-weighted assets. For the Bank to be able to grow, it must maintain capital ratios that meet "well-capitalized" standards under regulatory guidelines. The Bank is increasing the leverage of its "well-capitalized" position as it grows. The following is a summary presentation of the Bank's total capital to risk-weighted assets, tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets and tier 1 capital to average assets in comparison with the regulatory guidelines at June 30, 2022:
The Bank's core loans increased $18.9 million, or 9%, during the second quarter to $236.6 million. While not included in loans outstanding, the Bank also had unfunded loan commitments of $89.8 million, bringing total core loans outstanding and unfunded commitments to $326.4 million at quarter end. For internal monitoring purposes, the Bank considers owner occupied real estate loans to be part of commercial and industrial ("C&I") loans. At June 30, 2022, approximately 47% of the Bank's outstanding core loan portfolio was composed of C&I loans:
Noninterest expense increased $344,000, or 14%, in the second quarter to $2.7 million from $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2022. Salaries and benefits expense totaled $1.9 million for the second quarter, which was an increase of $242,000, or 15%. The growth in salaries expense was due to staff additions in commercial underwriting, private banking and network administration, as well as salary adjustments, increased long-term incentive expense and lower deferred salary expense on loan production. Other noninterest expense increased in the second quarter, most notably from higher expenses associated with the Bank's business development efforts.
The Bank had no past due loans or nonperforming assets and reported no criticized or substandard assets at June 30, 2022. The Bank's loan portfolio has been underwritten conservatively with a focus on cash flows of prospective borrowers.
The Bank's GAAP tangible book value declined from $7.49 at March 31, 2022 to $6.52 at June 30, 2022. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the Bank's accumulated other comprehensive loss and the impairment on its deferred tax asset (two reductions in capital the Bank anticipates it will recover over time), adjusted tangible book value was $8.99 at June 30, 2022 compared to $8.98 at March 31, 2022.
The organization and startup costs incurred during the Bank's organizational period and net operating losses the first nine quarters of operations have created a deferred tax asset of $1.6 million. This asset is currently fully impaired and will be carried at $0 until sufficient, verifiable evidence exists (generally, sustained profitability) to demonstrate that the deferred tax asset will more likely than not be realized. At that time, the valuation allowance will be reversed.
The change in value of the Bank's investment securities that are available for sale is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as an unrealized component of equity. The Bank currently has an accumulated other comprehensive loss. Assuming the underlying investment securities are held to maturity and there is no credit loss, the value of the securities will return to the face value at maturity. Therefore, as a non-GAAP measure, the Bank eliminates the accumulated other comprehensive loss to reflect an adjusted tangible book value. At June 30, 2022, the accumulated other comprehensive loss was $14.7 million.
Management expects the balance of 2022 to continue the trends of strong loan and deposit growth, higher margins and improved profitability. With a focus on controlling costs, we anticipate the Bank will soon be delivering consistent profitability.
With three co-equal offices located in Winston-Salem, High Point and Greensboro, Triad Business Bank focuses on meeting the needs of small to midsize businesses and their owners by providing loans, treasury management and private banking, all with a high level of personal attention and best-in-class technology. For more information, visit www.triadbusinessbank.com
This release contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Triad Business Bank. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management of Triad Business Bank and on the information available to management at the time that these disclosures were prepared. These statements can be identified by the use of words like "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" and "believe," variations of these words and other similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Triad Business Bank undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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The leading behavioral and mental health technology company has been chosen as a Top Performer in the Mental Health Software category by its users on the Capterra software review platform.
NEW YORK, August 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capterra recently released its 2022 Mental Health Software Shortlist and gave Rethink Behavioral Health its top ranking based on customer reviews. The recognition comes as Rethink celebrates its user base growing to 30,000+ clinicians logging over 20MM clinical data points per year. These customers rely on Rethink's all-in-one software solution to help them run and grow their practice, maintain and attract new clients, and retain employees while prioritizing their continued development.
Rethink Behavioral Health received a Capterra popularity score of 43/50, the highest in its category, and a rating score of 47/50, the equivalent of a 4.4-star review average. The popularity score is the relative popularity of the software based on web search trends and web presence, while the rating score reflects the reviews given to the software by its users on Capterra. With 40+ reviews on its profile celebrating the world-class customer service and product innovation users enjoy, Rethink stands apart from its competitors. Built to support the needs of clinicians with its full HIPAA-compliant data suite and the industry's first evidence-based calculator for the recommended range of treatment prescription, users feel supported by a stable solution that continues to evolve to meet their needs.
"We are very excited to be recognized by our customers as the go-to solution for growing your practice, managing your operations, and investing in your people," said Jamie Pagliaro, Executive Vice President & Chief Learning Officer at RethinkFirst. "Our efforts to innovate and shape the mental health software space have paid off in the dedication of our customer base who work alongside us to improve outcomes for children every day. We are thankful to them for this award, and we promise to keep showing up for them the way they do for us."
The full Mental Health Software Shortlist can be found here.
Rethink Behavioral Health provides ABA clinical tools, telehealth and parent portal, practice management and training products, billing software, and medical billing services. They work with startups, growing practices, and enterprises to provide their software products to businesses with a range of staff and patient sizes and different needs. The SaaS provider supports companies in growing their practices, improving outcomes, and improving operational efficiency.
RethinkFirst is a global health technology company providing cloud-based treatment tools, training, and clinical support to employers, educators, and behavioral health professionals. Rethink's award-winning solutions serve thousands of clients globally, including nearly one-third of the Fortune 100 and many of the country's largest public-school systems and health plans. Each of Rethink's award-winning solutions incorporates evidenced-based protocols, workflow automation, and advanced data analytics to drive meaningful clinical outcomes and improved performance for customers and the communities that they serve.
For more information, visit the Rethink Behavioral Health website or contact us at info@rethinkbh.com.
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You could win a once-in-a-lifetime mentorship and funds to kick-start your Maxx journey
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T.J.Maxx is committed to supporting women in being their most authentic selves and believes they should be able to do so without making compromises. A recent survey uncovered that 65% of women have new priorities coming out of the pandemic*, but there are often barriers that stand in the way of them going all-in on pursuing their dreams. Whether it's a lack of resources or fear of not being perfect, T.J.Maxx is here to help women so they can begin prioritizing themselves and their goals – unapologetically.
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Today, T.J.Maxx launches Find Your Maxx: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that gives women essential tools that empower them to ditch the fear of failure and put themselves first. Whether that means taking their creative expression to the next level, getting their side hustle off the ground or anything in between, one lucky grand prize winner will receive the mentorship of a lifetime with Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, and writer—Yvonne Orji and $50,000 in starter funds to help propel them toward their Maxx self.
Yvonne knows first-hand what it's like to commit to herself unapologetically. After discovering her passion for stand-up comedy while in graduate school, she altered her plans of becoming a doctor to pursue her dreams. That's why Yvonne is helping her mentee kick-start the process of finding her Maxx via one-on-one sessions, and inspiring women everywhere to do the same.
"As someone who is committed to discovering the best version of myself, I'm excited to join the Find Your Maxx with T.J.Maxx campaign, not only to encourage women to support and empower one another, but also for women to embrace their most unapologetic selves," said Yvonne Orji. "I love that Find Your Maxx is giving women tangible tools to help them break down the barriers to self-prioritization and let their authenticity shine. I can't wait to meet my mentee and go all-in on this adventure together!"
How it Works:
- Starting today through August 26th, participants can enter for the chance to win the Find Your Maxx prize via findyourmaxx.com by submitting a short video that defines what finding their Maxx looks like. This contest is free of charge to enter.
- One grand prize winner and five finalists will be selected to receive unique prize packages:
Find Your Maxx is part of The Maxx You Project, T.J.Maxx's ongoing initiative to support women as they navigate the process of becoming their most authentic selves. Now, in its sixth year, The Maxx You Project is launching the "Find Your Maxx Workshops" to provide women everywhere with resources and support as they navigate the process of becoming their Maxx selves.
Beginning in October and continuing through November, T.J.Maxx will host six virtual workshops on TikTok and Instagram Live via @tjmaxx. Each installment will be co-hosted by life coach Sophia Casey alongside a special guest and focus on a variety of topics to encourage viewers on their journey. The workshop themes include:
- Yvonne Orji: "Maxx Your Mindset"
- Aja Dang: "Maxx Your Mentors"
- Marcela Marañon : "Maxx Your Confidence"
- Clara Macchiocchi: "Unleashing Your Maxx"
- Natalie Borneo: "Maxx Your Career" with Dress for Success
- Latham Thomas: "Maxx Your Voice"
Visit maxxyouproject.com over the coming weeks for more information on workshop dates and how to tune in.
This year, T.J.Maxx is continuing its partnership with global non-profit organization, Dress for Success, to support its mission of empowering women to transform their lives and re-envision their futures. In addition to collaborating on the "Maxx Your Career" virtual workshop, T.J.Maxx is providing an array of dedicated programming to the Dress for Success community, encouraging the organization's members to find their Maxx selves. This includes:
- A month-long series of virtual programming, ranging from an expert workshop aimed at educating women about the psychology behind successful goal management to a guided meditation designed to help women envision a pathway to career success.
- In-person workshops dedicated to helping women prioritize their career goals at 13 Dress for Success affiliate boutiques around the country.
- T.J.Maxx styling and shopping experiences to support them in taking the next step in their career journey.
"T.J.Maxx believes women shouldn't have to settle or make compromises, which is why we're committed to supporting them as they embark on the journey to becoming themselves to the Maxx," said Robyn Arvedon, Assistant Vice President of Marketing, T.J.Maxx. "Our hope is that by providing her with ongoing tools and resources that encourage her to take the time she needs to pursue her passions, she'll feel empowered to live her most authentic life, unapologetically."
For more information, including complete contest rules and terms and conditions, please visit findyourmaxx.com. Head to maxxyouproject.com for ongoing information about workshops and access to tools and resources to become your Maxx self.
About The Maxx You Project
The Maxx You Project began in 2017 as T.J.Maxx's ongoing initiative dedicated to helping women pursue their most authentic lives. Since its inception, The Maxx You Project has touched the lives of more than 160,000 women across the country through interactive experiences and programming that encourages women to be their most unapologetic selves.
About T.J.Maxx
As the nation's largest off-price retailer, with more than 1,200 stores spanning 49 states and Puerto Rico, T.J.Maxx helps empower shoppers to be their most unapologetic selves by offering an ever-changing selection of high-quality, on-trend brand name and designer merchandise at an amazing value.
For style tips, inspiration and more, visit us on Instagram at @tjmaxx, TikTok at @tjmaxx, Facebook at facebook.com/tjmaxx, Pinterest at pinterest.com/tjmaxx and Twitter at @tjmaxx. Visit tjmaxx.com or download the T.J.Maxx app to shop online and locate your nearest store.
About Dress for Success
Dress for Success is a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 150 cities in 23 countries and has helped more than 1.2 million women work towards self-sufficiency.
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* A July 2021 custom study commissioned by T.J.Maxx, conducted by MullenLowe U.S.
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Bars And Restaurants Throughout Texas Can Now Discover And Order Spec's Entire Catalog On Provi
CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spec's, Texas' largest provider of wines, spirits, beers and finer foods, announced they will be joining the Provi marketplace in Texas to bring a better experience for its on-premise retail customers. The Provi marketplace will provide an alternative option for Spec's bar and restaurant customer base who are looking for a more seamless and user-friendly online shopping experience.
Spec's will join 1,400 other wholesalers across the country that have chosen Provi to help streamline their workflow and ordering process. The marketplace includes real-time inventory, product substitution, and many more features to help on-premise buyers find and order products they need. The solution will also encompass a simplified and more reliable user experience.
"Over the last few years our bar and restaurant customers have been dealing with unprecedented challenges such as labor shortages and supply chain issues," said John Rydman, Spec's President & Owner. "Joining Provi's marketplace allows us to better serve our customers and significantly strengthens our relationship with them."
Founded in 2016, Provi's technology enables efficiency between the three-tier system by helping buyers (on-and-off premise retailers) and distributors do business online. With a surge in digital adoption, the need for online solutions has never been more prevalent in the beverage alcohol industry. Provi's approach is to create a three-tier compliant solution that adheres to the regulations at the state level. Provi's online marketplace enables Spec's to deliver an optimized experience for its on-premise retail customers.
"Solving real issues that on and off premise retailers face is at the core of everything we do at Provi," stated Taylor Katzman, Provi's Founder & CEO. "We're excited that Spec's will be joining more than 1,400 wholesalers who use Provi's marketplace for greater ease and efficiency."
The initial rollout of the program will begin with a select group of Spec's on-premise retail customers purchasing through the Provi powered online marketplace starting late August, with full market availability in early fall.
"The aftermath of the pandemic has created many challenges for owners and general managers in hospitality like myself," stated Alex Aland, Hotel ZaZa's General Manager. "My priorities and time have significantly shifted and having an improved online ordering solution is going to undoubtedly increase profitability and enable me to focus on the needs of my staff and patrons. I'm excited to implement the Provi marketplace into my day-to-day and grateful for Spec's in valuing my needs and its entire customer base."
About Provi (www.provi.com)
Provi an online marketplace for the three tier system. Active in key markets throughout the U.S., Provi's robust, online marketplace improves communication and efficiency for on- and off-premise buyers, distributors and suppliers. As of 2022, 10 percent of licensed retailers in the U.S. are in the marketplace. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Provi has received a total of $125 million in funding, is valued at $750 million and has recently been named an Emerging Unicorn by Crunchbase. The company also received Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work recognition in 2021. In 2022, Provi joined forces with SevenFifty to provide a robust ecommerce marketplace and distributor tool-kit, aiming to streamline operations for licensed retailers, distributors and their sales representatives. Discover how Provi is digitally transforming the beverage alcohol industry at www.provi.com.
Spec's Family Partners, Ltd. dba Spec's Liquors is a closely-held company owned and operated by the same Houston family since 1962. The Company currently operates in 199 locations across the State of Texas in Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Dallas/Fort Worth, and many other smaller cities. The Company is the largest retail, and on-premise wholesale merchant of wine, beer, liquor in the State of Texas. In addition, the Company offers a wide selection of finer foods, glassware, full range of restaurant and bar supplies, and everything necessary to keep everyone in good spirits.
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Imagine taking heaps and heaps of earth-polluting, unusable plastic waste and actually transforming it into something constructive?Plastic pollution is a proliferating and increasingly overwhelming problem. By 2040, estimates indicate that as much as 710 million tons of solid plastic waste will clog up the earth's ecosystem, in oceans, rivers and on land.Los Angeles-based startup ByFusion has a plan for that waste. In fact, the business has created a system to collect the most troublesome type of plastic trash — the stuff that can't be recycled.Founded in 2017, the company has developed a machine that turns single-use plastics into something called "ByBlock." Similar in size and shape to the concrete blocks commonly used in construction, ByBlocks are made entirely of reclaimed plastic waste."You'd be astounded at the things that cannot be recycled, which is basically everything you touch ... stuff like pens, toothbrushes," ByFusion's CEO, Heidi Kujawa, told CNN Business. "The interesting thing about our technology is we specifically, entirely designed our system around the low value, no value stuff, everything that can't be recycled."As she researched plastic waste, Kujawa learned that there are seven types of plastic, of which only two can be recycled. "In the past it used to go to China and other places that would buy it from us," she said. "That dried up in 2017. Since then, we've been burning or burying that plastic."ByFusion's machine, called the Blocker System, converts the discarded waste into building blocks without having to sort or pre-wash them, a major obstacle in the plastic recycling process.After collecting the waste, it takes only minutes to shred the plastic is shredded and fuse it into solid blocks using steam and compression. The blocks are made without additives or fillers — 22 pounds of plastic create 22 pounds of ByBlock bricks."We've modeled our ByBlocks around the dimensions of a hollow cement block. Each is a 16 inch by 8 inch by 8 inch unit," said Kujawa, and each brick is about 10 pounds lighter than a standard cement block.A cement block has rebar running through it, but ByBlocks uses a method called post tensioning, which requires a steel rod. As a sustainable option for building material, the repurposed plastic can be used for commercial, residential and infrastructure projects, Kujawa said.To that end, the business wants to partner with local governments, municipalities and corporations among other entities. It's already selling both its Blocker System and completed ByBlocks but declined to specify customers or sales numbers thus far."From the very beginning, we knew we wanted to be as carbon neutral as possible. So our block, our systems and our manufacturing process is an all electric, no emissions process today," Kujawa said.The ultimate goal, she said, is to take the Blocker System to communities worldwide and enable them to repurpose plastic waste for use in local building projects. ByFusion hopes to be able to recycle 100 million tons of plastic by 2030."Every community struggles with plastic waste," Kujawa said. "Putting in a Blocker is going to help reduce landfill, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce transportation needs, all of that other good stuff."
LOS ANGELES — Imagine taking heaps and heaps of earth-polluting, unusable plastic waste and actually transforming it into something constructive?
Plastic pollution is a proliferating and increasingly overwhelming problem. By 2040, estimates indicate that as much as 710 million tons of solid plastic waste will clog up the earth's ecosystem, in oceans, rivers and on land.
Los Angeles-based startup ByFusion has a plan for that waste. In fact, the business has created a system to collect the most troublesome type of plastic trash — the stuff that can't be recycled.
Founded in 2017, the company has developed a machine that turns single-use plastics into something called "ByBlock." Similar in size and shape to the concrete blocks commonly used in construction, ByBlocks are made entirely of reclaimed plastic waste.
"You'd be astounded at the things that cannot be recycled, which is basically everything you touch ... stuff like pens, toothbrushes," ByFusion's CEO, Heidi Kujawa, told CNN Business. "The interesting thing about our technology is we specifically, entirely designed our system around the low value, no value stuff, everything that can't be recycled."
As she researched plastic waste, Kujawa learned that there are seven types of plastic, of which only two can be recycled. "In the past it used to go to China and other places that would buy it from us," she said. "That dried up in 2017. Since then, we've been burning or burying that plastic."
CNN
ByFusion’s Blocker System shreds plastic waste and compresses it in minutes into blocks.
CNN
Los Angeles-based startup ByFusion converts solid plastic waste that otherwise can’t be recycled into blocks that can be used for construction.
ByFusion's machine, called the Blocker System, converts the discarded waste into building blocks without having to sort or pre-wash them, a major obstacle in the plastic recycling process.
After collecting the waste, it takes only minutes to shred the plastic is shredded and fuse it into solid blocks using steam and compression. The blocks are made without additives or fillers — 22 pounds of plastic create 22 pounds of ByBlock bricks.
"We've modeled our ByBlocks around the dimensions of a hollow cement block. Each is a 16 inch by 8 inch by 8 inch unit," said Kujawa, and each brick is about 10 pounds lighter than a standard cement block.
A cement block has rebar running through it, but ByBlocks uses a method called post tensioning, which requires a steel rod. As a sustainable option for building material, the repurposed plastic can be used for commercial, residential and infrastructure projects, Kujawa said.
To that end, the business wants to partner with local governments, municipalities and corporations among other entities. It's already selling both its Blocker System and completed ByBlocks but declined to specify customers or sales numbers thus far.
"From the very beginning, we knew we wanted to be as carbon neutral as possible. So our block, our systems and our manufacturing process is an all electric, no emissions process today," Kujawa said.
The ultimate goal, she said, is to take the Blocker System to communities worldwide and enable them to repurpose plastic waste for use in local building projects. ByFusion hopes to be able to recycle 100 million tons of plastic by 2030.
"Every community struggles with plastic waste," Kujawa said. "Putting in a Blocker [System] is going to help reduce landfill, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce transportation needs, all of that other good stuff." | https://www.wgal.com/article/plastic-trash-into-construction-building-blocks/40798951 | 2022-08-04T14:07:11Z | https://www.wgal.com/article/plastic-trash-into-construction-building-blocks/40798951 | true |
Amid the tax-write-off/cancelation disaster happening at HBO, we’ve got updates for the second season of James Gunn’s Peacemaker and the Supergirl movie... and it’s not all good news. Plus, a breakdown of how the Andor series will play out, a tease from Tales of the Walking Dead, and more. Spoilers, ahoy!
Bang!
Idris Elba is attached to star in Bang!, a Netflix film adaptation of the Dark Horse comic by Matt Kindt and Wilfredo Torres from Deadpool 2 director David Leitch. Adapted for the screen by Kindt and Zak Olkewicz, the story follows “a terrorist cult that sets out to start the apocalypse with a series of novels meant to brainwash their readers, just as the world’s most celebrated spy is sent to track down and kill the author responsible.”
[THR]
Madame Web
Deadline reports Zosia Mamet (The Flight Attendant) has joined Sony’s Madame Web in a currently undisclosed role.
Supergirl
A new article at Rolling Stone alleges Sony is also “not likely to move forward” with its planned Supergirl movie starring Sasha Calle.
Cosmetic
Screen Gems has acquired Cosmetic, a pitch from James Wan and Ingrid Bisu said to be “set in the beauty industry, colliding the worlds of glamour and body horror in a supernatural tale of one girl’s deadly pursuit of perfection.” R. H. Norman and Micheline Pitt are attached to both write and direct.
[Deadline]
Garfield
Chris Pratt’s animated Garfield movie co-starring Samuel L. Jackson is now scheduled for a February 16, 2024 release date.
Peacemaker
Thankfully, Sony is still moving forward with the second season of Peacemaker according to James Gunn on Twitter.
First Kill
However, Netflix has canceled its new vampire series First Kill after one season.
[Deadline]
Star Wars: Andor
In a recent interview with THR, head writer Tony Gilroy revealed the Cassian Andor series’ “master plan includes the debut season covering one year in Andor’s life and the second—and final—season” covering the last four years.
Our last scene of the show, our 24th episode, will walk the audience directly into Rogue One and directly into the first scene of Rogue One.
What We Do in the Shadows
Guillermo has a visitor in the synopsis for “Freddie,” the August 30 episode of What We Do in the Shadows.
Guillermo has a visitor from overseas. Written by Jake Bender & Zach Dunn; directed by DJ Stipsen.
Archer
Gillette leads “a creepy crawly mission” in the synopsis for “Operation: Fang,” airing August 31.
Gillette is in charge of a creepy crawly mission in a tropical jungle. Written by Matt Roller.
Tales of the Walking Dead
Tales of the Walking Dead promises a “reality-twisting buddy-action heist” in the synopsis for its second episode, “Blair/Gina.”
In a fast-paced, reality-twisting buddy-action heist, a disgruntled receptionist and her overbearing boss are trapped together as Atlanta collapses under the Walker Apocalypse, forcing them to work together in order to escape the city.
Stargirl
The CW has also released a new poster for the third season of Stargirl.
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law
Finally, She-Hulk is described as a “must-she” series in a new TV spot.
Banner art by Jim Cook
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel and Star Wars releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. | https://gizmodo.com/she-hulk-morning-spoilers-new-teaser-trailer-marvel-1849353360 | 2022-08-04T14:08:34Z | https://gizmodo.com/she-hulk-morning-spoilers-new-teaser-trailer-marvel-1849353360 | true |
"It's the Media Stupid!" Offers a Unique View on How to Get Publicity
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In his new book, It's the Media, Stupid! PR without the BS, longtime public relations professional and INK Inc PR CEO Dick Grove pulls back the curtain of an often-misunderstood industry with a unique and often humorous take on how to gain positive press coverage without selling your soul.
In straight-forward language, Grove shares campaign stories pulled from his more than 50 years of industry experience intended to provide publicists, entrepreneurs and the curious general public with an insider's perspective on how to succeed. Grove stresses that PR pros need to move away from the puffery and over-the-top hype and return to the basics of thinking like a journalist if they want to be successful in today's highly competitive world of catching the media's attention.
"PR's gotten way too full of itself over the last few years," says Grove whose career includes being an industry pioneer with the creation of a remote workforce PR firm and unique pay-for-performance client model. "We've become a world of consultants and spinners behind a façade of digital marketing where the story takes a back seat to a hyperbolic social media post."
In an era of both real and falsely perceived "fake news," Grove feels it's more important than ever that those wanting publicity recognize a need for the truth and work to serve their media colleagues who share that goal. "At its base level, our job is to provide newsworthy, fact-based information to the press that helps them tell a story and serve their audience. What that requires is integrity, a thirst for facts and knowledge and an ability to communicate in a coherent, thought-provoking manner."
While Grove is quick to point out that the profession isn't rocket science, but it does require a skill set that the general public typically isn't aware of. And one of the key skills he feels should be in every publicist's quiver is a sense of humor. "Without a sense of humor and perspective, this career can eat people up," says Grove. "So 'PR without the BS' is meant to convey that with the right mix of honesty, diligence and humor, PR can be a great career choice with the potential of making a difference."
Dick Grove is the founder and Chairman of INK inc. PR, a national firm based in Kansas City, and made up of longtime professional publicists and former journalists. He is a fifty-year veteran of the PR business, having worked for giant PR firms in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles as well global corporations Itel, ITT and GE. Grove founded INK PR in 1997 and continues to run it today. Grove's unique business model is predicated on the idea that clients pay for attained media coverage rather than bloated hourly fees with no guarantee of success. He feels that having some "skin in the game" serves both clients and his team.
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ST LOUIS (AP) _ Spire Inc. (SR) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.4 million in its fiscal third quarter.
The St. Louis-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 1 cent per share.
The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 1 cent per share.
The natural gas distributor posted revenue of $448 million in the period, topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $325.5 million.
Spire expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.75 to $3.95 per share.
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Woman attacked by bison in South Dakota shares story
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA/Gray News) - Earlier this year, Amelia Dean from the U.K. was traveling the United States when she came face to face with death in the form of a bison at Custer State Park.
“It’s a surreal enough experience let alone the fact that we weren’t doing anything that really warranted it. We were just having a walk in the park,” said Amelia Dean from her hospital bed at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota, where she’s been staying since the attack seven weeks ago.
Amelia Dean was originally traveling around Europe when a new friend asked if she wanted to go on a road trip in the United States.
On Day 2 of the trip, they decided to visit Custer State Park and take her friend’s dog on a walk.
“They came over a hill and saw down in the dip, quite a way ahead of them, they saw a big, male bison,” explained her father, Matthew Dean.
Amelia Dean and her friend considered turning back, but they were out of supplies in the final stretch of a two-hour hike.
“I was really dehydrated. It was really sunny, and we’d both given our water to the dog like an hour ago,” she explained.
So instead of turning back, they kept distance between them and the bison and walked around it.
“And suddenly the bison looked up. They were over 100 yards away, and the bison just ran down the hill at her. It came right up and stopped in front of her and then apparently, they had a bit of eye contact for a few seconds,” explained Jacqueline Dean, mother of Amelia Dean.
“I could have put my hand out on his forehead without properly stretching it out completely fine,” Amelia Dean said.
That’s when the bison attacked.
“It went through her thigh with the horn, came out the other end, tossed her in the air,” Jacqueline Dean said.
“We’re told about 10 to 15 feet,” Matthew Dean said
“I remember feeling the pressure on my hip, my hip being pushed back, and I remember the sensation of flying in the air and going head over heels,” Amelia Dean said.
After the strike, the bison didn’t leave, at least not right away.
“The bison stuck around, and his hooves were right over my head. I remember them being like right by my head,” Amelia Dean said.
“And it must have been absolutely terrifying for her,” Jacqueline Dean said.
Her friend finally led the bison away and called 911.
The damage from the bison’s horn was extensive and severed her femoral artery.
“We’re told that people usually, you know, bleed out between two and eight minutes and die, but she didn’t,” Jacqueline Dean said.
“So it’s a miracle I even lived until the ambulance got there, you know, let alone when I got here and kept my life and my leg,” Amelia Dean said.
But once at the hospital she learned about the extent of her injuries. Two of the nerves in her leg were damaged in the attack, leaving her paralyzed from the knee down.
“I have basically no movement in my foot. I can’t walk without a walker or crutches. I can’t walk very far, about 20 meters, and I’m done for a long time,” Amelia Dean said.
It’s a tough realization for an active 19-year-old woman with passion to dance.
However, hope was on the horizon for the family.
They worked with the hospital to transfer Amelia Dean to the Mayo Clinic to undergo treatment with Dr. Robert Spinner, a surgeon that specializes in peripheral nerve damage.
“You want someone, when it’s your child, who’s going to do the best job. They accepted us, a transfer was put into place. We were just waiting for a bed,” Jacqueline Dean said.
Finally, they thought their prayers were answered.
“Amelia said ‘I’ve never seen Daddy cry like that’ because he was so relieved,” said Jacqueline Dean, but two hours later another blow hit the family.
“The case worker came in and said ‘I’ve got some really bad news for you. They’ve withdrawn the offer, and they’re not going to send you to the Mayo. They said it’s not their responsibility,’” Jacqueline Dean said. “It was so, it was so sad for her because she was absolutely devastated.”
Despite continued setbacks and issues with insurance, the Deans haven’t lost hope.
They continue to fight for their daughter, “and I really believe that God’s got a purpose for her, and I know that sounds cheesy, but I believe God’s got a plan and purpose for her because it wasn’t her time to die,” Jacqueline Dean said.
Throughout every struggle, the Dean family has constant praise for the doctors and community that supported them throughout their road to recovery.
“Yes. Oh my gosh. The city should be so proud of itself,” Jacqueline Dean said.
Amelia Dean said she agrees, thankful for the care she’s received in the U.S. despite another setback.
“I think, I hope this doesn’t discourage people from traveling. Travel and explore and have fun. This is a freak accident this isn’t going to happen every time somebody walks in a park, hopefully,” she said.
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Donations to Support Local Member Hospitals of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Boys & Girls Clubs Nationwide
ROSEMEAD, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Cares®, the philanthropic arm of Panda Express®, honors its anniversary on August 8, Panda Cares Day®, every year with a celebration of giving. To invite its guests to the special occasion this year, Panda Express is launching its largest national virtual fundraiser yet. For every online and mobile order placed using the code 'PCD2022' on August 8, 2022, Panda will donate 28 percent of pre-tax event sales to their local member hospital of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) and Boys & Girls Club, matching the total donation up to $250,000.
Furthermore, Panda Cares is bringing the celebration to youth in underserved communities across the nation through more than 100 local events in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The children will be gifted school supplies, books, and exclusive Panda Express swag.
"Panda Cares Day is very special to us, as each year we experience the power of coming together with our extended Panda family of guests and associates to uplift the communities we serve," said Dr. Peggy Cherng, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Panda Express. "The donations we raise through the Panda Cares donation program every day and the virtual fundraiser initiative provide health and educational resources that open up doors to opportunities and a brighter future."
Following a recent pledge of $10.5 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to fund in-person educational opportunities across more than 600 clubs, Panda Cares unveiled the first Center of Hope located within a Chicago club in May 2022, with plans to open more across the country. The Panda Cares Centers of Hope across CMN Hospitals and Boys & Girls Clubs inspire hope and promote healing and growth by providing specially curated programs that address each child's entire well-being, including their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. Art, music, libraries, and counseling are some of the many initiatives housed in these Panda Cares Centers of Hope. CMN Hospitals and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are longtime partners of Panda Cares and have enabled the foundation to support millions of children and families over the years.
"We are thrilled to partner with Panda Cares today, on its anniversary, and every day, as we continue to provide positive social-emotional and academic learning experiences to help young people thrive," said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "Not only will this high-quality programming help kids and teens reach their full potential, but it will continue to address the opportunity gap, enabling youth to explore their interests and passions, positioning them for a great future."
"Panda Express has instilled a culture of giving and caring among their guests and associates that translates into impact in the communities they serve," said Teri Nestel, President and CEO of CMN Hospitals. "Our shared values to positively change kids' health goes beyond helping those in critical situations; it's about helping make sure that all kids receive the best possible care."
Panda Cares is funded by guests, business partners and associates of Panda Express, Panda Inn, Hibachi-San, and other Panda Restaurant Group partners through the in-store/online donation box program. The Foundation also offers food donations and provides volunteers to support underserved youth nationwide and for disaster relief efforts. To date, Panda Cares has raised more than $282 million and countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 13 million young people and supporting communities.
For more information about Panda Cares, please visit PandaCares.org.
About Panda Express
On a mission to inspire better lives, Panda Express® is the largest Asian dining concept in the U.S. Family-owned and operated since 1983 by Co-Founders and Co-CEOs Andrew and Peggy Cherng, Panda Express is best known as a trailblazer for creating a wide variety of industry-first recipes, including its best seller The Original Orange Chicken® and award-winning Honey Walnut Shrimp, which have defined the category of authentic American Chinese cuisine. Each dish at Panda Express is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients and inspired by bold Chinese flavors and culinary principles. The restaurant brand has more than 2,300 locations and has introduced American Chinese cuisine to 12 international countries.
Powered by this global family of associates, Panda Cares®, Panda's philanthropic arm, has raised more than $282 million and dedicated countless volunteer hours in bettering the health and education for over 13 million youth, as well as supporting communities in need since 1999. In 2021, Panda Express established the Panda CommUnity Fund — a five-year, $10 million community investment and response program that supports immediate and sustainable solutions from national and local organizations to uplift diverse groups, including people of color and other marginalized communities. For more information about Panda, visit pandaexpress.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children's hospitals that support the health of 10 million kids each year across the U.S. and Canada. Donations go to local hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids' and families' minds at ease during difficult hospital stays and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. When we improve the health of all children and allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential, we also improve our communities for years to come. Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children's hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,900 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for XCUR, YELL, SENS, GBT, and MOTS.
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DULUTH, Minn., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading apparel retailer Maurices is expanding its tween girls' brand, Evsie™ to an additional 100 Maurices stores. Starting early August, the Evsie collection will be available in 150 Maurices stores and online at www.maurices.com.
Evsie is a style shop, available only at Maurices, for the tween girl (sizes 8-12) to help discover unique style in a fun, playful and supportive way with a comfortable approach to inspire confidence. Evsie is fashion tailored for tweens with comfort-conscious apparel made for movement and ease.
"We are excited to continue the growth of Evsie and offer our tween collection to more customers in our stores across the U.S. and Canada," stated David Kornberg, CEO of Maurices. "I'm pleased with the traction Evsie has gained in a short amount of time. We believe there's further growth opportunities within the market space, which is why we are tripling our store count now with further plans to expand in the near future."
Versatile and affordable, the Evsie collection is anchored by denim in 9 leg shapes, 2 rises and 8 washes, bringing stretchable comfort to fashion-forward style. Evsie's StyleSuperStars are everyday essentials made with extra love and priced just right. Classic graphic tees with positive messages and specialty graphic tees offer fashionable options in both short-sleeve and sleeveless silhouettes.
The Evsie collection also offers adaptive clothing with soft, comfortable fabrics, easy on and off Velcro closures and extra wide openings to fit the needs of more girls and make getting dressed a little easier. The collection is currently available in front tie tees and wrap skirts and will expand to more categories later this year. The styles are available in multiple colors and retail from $16.90-$18.90.
"The positive feedback from customers on the fashion, quality, value, and age appropriateness has been tremendous," said Kornberg.
The brand previously launched an inaugural partnership with Kind Campaign, a non-profit organization that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl bullying through their global movement, school assemblies, documentary film, and educational curriculums. Together, Maurices and its loyal customers, recently donated nearly $20,000 to support the organization.
Visit www.maurices.com for more information on Evsie and follow on TikTok and Instagram @evsieofficial.
Evsie™ is a style shop, available only at Maurices, for the tween girl to help her discover her own unique style in a fun, playful and supportive way. Evsie makes her feel confident, stylish, and happy to be doing exactly what she loves to do freely and wholeheartedly. Evsie is fashion tailored for tweens with comfort-conscious apparel made for movement and ease.
For more information, please visit www.maurices.com/evsie. Connect with Evsie on TikTok and Instagram @evsieofficial.
Maurices is a leading women's fashion brand offering size-inclusive clothing that celebrates feel-good fashion for real life™. Offering versatile, affordable styles that take her from day to night, Maurices is a destination for denim, knit tops, loungewear, intimates, and accessories, along with dressy collections. Known for its fun and friendly service and trusted stylists, Maurices offers a warm welcoming experience in stores and is guided by its greater purpose of making a positive difference in the lives of women who are the heart of its hometowns. Maurices operates nearly 900 stores in hometowns across the U.S. and Canada and offers even more to love at maurices.com with additional categories, sizes, and colors.
For more information, please visit www.maurices.com. Connect with Maurices on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
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"Text Connect means instant connection for incarcerated individuals, which is important because staying connected with loved ones is foundational to successful reentry."
– Dave Abel, Aventiv Technologies CEO
DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, the leading technology company driving efforts to better serve the incarcerated through rehabilitative justice, has launched Text Connect, an instant messaging program in select correctional facilities. As one of the first programs to provide real-time, instant communication for incarcerated people and their families, Text Connect has the potential to revolutionize the correctional communications landscape. In just the first fifty days of the pilot, friends and family added over 500,000 messages to current communications plans and have already sent nearly 450,000 real-time messages to communicate with their incarcerated loved ones.
"For too long, correctional facilities were digital deserts. We are changing that. We listened to our consumers seeking the convenient connection tools that technology can provide and created Text Connect. This new offering mirrors the quick and easy text messaging most people take for granted today, however it's built with the security measures needed to operate successfully in a corrections environment," said Dave Abel, CEO of Aventiv Technologies, the parent company of Securus Technologies. "Our initial sites are demonstrating that demand for instant communication among incarcerated people and their loved ones is strong. Instant communication provides instant connection, and connection gives hope and inspiration."
"When Securus approached us to see if we wanted to be a pilot site for Text Connect, we jumped at the opportunity to be first in line. They offer many communication services that make it easier for our population to get the support they need from their loved ones. Text Connect has offered a fast and easy solution since March 2022. This service was an absolute success and I would recommend it to any facility that is interested in streamlining communications between incarcerated individuals and their friends and family," said LaPorte County Jail Commander, Captain Al Ott.
Friends and family can access Text Connect through the Securus mobile app on their smartphones, and the incarcerated can use it on the Securus tablets. With a nominal charge per message, Text Connect prioritizes affordability alongside instant communication.
Text Connect overcomes logistical barriers that often impede instant communication between incarcerated people and their loved ones. Security software can flag any dangerous or inappropriate messages in real-time, so communications aren't impeded by the manual screening that traditional mail requires. Text Connect allows incarcerated people the chance to be more integrated into their loved ones' day-to-day lives, creating unprecedented opportunities for relationship-building and communicating with the people who matter most in their lives.
Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, Aventiv Technologies serves more than 3,450 public safety, law enforcement and corrections agencies and over 1,100,000 incarcerated individuals across North America, Aventiv is committed to serve and connect by providing emergency response, incident management, public information, investigation, biometric analysis, communication, information management, incarcerated self-service, and monitoring products and services in order to make our world a safer place to live. For more information, please visit www.Aventiv.com. Aventiv is a portfolio company of Platinum Equity. Founded in 1995 by Tom Gores, Platinum Equity is a global investment firm with a portfolio of approximately 40 operating companies that serve customers around the world.
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Euros win helps me 'feel more accepted' playing football
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A 12-year-old, who was the only girl in her primary school football team, said she hoped she would be "more accepted now" after the Lionesses' Euros win.
Lacey, from North Somerset, was scouted by Future Stars during a match but in the pandemic she became too old for the team she was playing with.
She said watching England's women's team win the Euros made her "so happy".
Her mother Julie said she hoped the win would change attitudes towards girls playing football.
She said: "So often people see Lacey playing out and about and say 'ooh she's a right tomboy' but actually no, it's just her doing what she enjoys doing."
She said family and friends were used to seeing Lacey with a football, as "it's all she does".
"When we went to watch England playing at the local cricket club the family were all having fun saying 'this could be you soon Lacey'."
Lacey said watching the women's success made her "want to do that when I'm older".
"I just like being outside, part of a team, kicking the ball around."
Her mother said the game was already a long way from just a few years ago when Lacey's coach "had to get permission for her to play" on the school team.
She now plays for her senior school football team and Julie hopes they can find her a great team to train with outside school that will "challenge" her.
Lacey told her mother after Sunday's final she would "feel more accepted now and it would look more normal for girls to play".
Julie said she hoped people could see Lacey with a football "and know that's just her and to accept girls play football... It's not a weird thing".
A report by England Football, part of the FA, claimed that only 44% of secondary schools in England offer girls equal access to football in PE lessons.
Abbie Sadler, a development coach at one of the country's nine FA women's high performance football centres, said: "I was lucky enough to be at Wembley on Sunday [and] it was incredible to look around at all the full seats... the atmosphere was brilliant."
Ms Sadler, who is based at the University of Gloucestershire, said she was "one of those girls who was told I couldn't play on a boys team because I was a girl".
But her determination and a love for the game kept her going, "the same as all the other females who have been through that," she added.
She joined Gloucester City girls team when it started and "about 10 girls were there... now there's a hundred girls playing there each week.
"Seeing the development of the game, I think now women's football is going to be bigger than it's ever been," she added.
Ms Sadler said someone told her the Women's Euros had been "the best marketing campaign ever in women's football".
"And I think they're right.
"Not only do you see young girls having role models, and opportunities to coach and play in the game as a career...
"You also see men wearing Lioness football shirts with the names of Lionesses on the back, not the names of male footballers."
"It is so important to progress and the Euros have given us a platform to do that," she added.
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OSLO, Norway, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), the company behind the eponymous web browser, recently announced the expansion of its security features with the new VPN Pro subscription service, a premium device-wide VPN that can be used without the installation of a separate app. The VPN Pro service, previously available on Android, is now coming to Opera users on Windows and Mac.
Travelling with no limits
The summer is a time of travel, with people once again changing their location: for leisure or to attend industry events. The pleasures of travel, however, also come with the cybersecurity risks of using public Wi-Fi.
The Opera browser, which is known for its free browser VPN, which is still available to all of our users, is providing its users with a device-wide solution that protects their laptops no matter where they go and what connections they use – from subway hotspots to hotel Wi-Fi. Opera VPN Pro users can enjoy safe and seamless connections wherever their vacation or business trip takes them. The subscription-based service will cover up to six devices connected to one account. Opera is offering a free month with an unlimited secure VPN connection to those who subscribe to VPN Pro via desktop before August 31st, with an opportunity to cancel the subscription at any time. Working from the beach, airport, or a cafe, as well as just browsing the web for fun, is now safer thanks to the VPN Pro solution.
To use the new Opera VPN Pro, users need to install Opera Browser on Windows, or Mac on their computer, then sign into their Opera Account and try it for free. From that point, whenever the VPN is switched on, all the data that users send to the internet will be encrypted and sent to one of thousands of VPN servers around the world. This not only protects them while using unencrypted Wi-Fi at airports, restaurants and city centers, but also makes it harder for advertisers to track them. With a simple click on the Opera VPN Badge in the Opera browser address bar, or via the tray icon, users can enable full protection at any moment.
Opera VPN Pro is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Available on Android, Windows and Mac
Back in March, Opera released VPN Pro, a full-featured VPN solution that encrypts all traffic going out of the user's Android device. Today, it's boosting users' privacy on desktop.
"VPN services are becoming an essential part of browsing, regardless of the device being used. Therefore, we decided to expand our offering so that users can connect up to six Android and desktop devices to their VPN subscription at once and stay safe online," said Krystian Kolondra, EVP PC & Gaming at Opera.
VPN Pro satisfies the needs of those users who are looking for increased protection. It provides security to the entire device and protects up to 6 different Android and Win or Mac devices within one subscription. User data stays safe behind a wall of next-generation encryption, no matter what application is used.
Just like Opera's Free VPN, VPN Pro is a no-log service. It offers access to 3,000+ private network servers in over 30 locations around the world, allowing users to download files and browse the web securely with a speedy VPN connection and unlimited bandwidth for all supported devices. There is no need to sacrifice speed for better security since VPN Pro gives access to high-speed servers, so users can browse faster than ever. Additionally, users can run data-saving mode alongside VPN Pro to ensure they never go overboard on their data.
How to get started
VPN Pro can be used on Windows and Mac by installing Opera Browser for desktop. To enhance device security and safety, users can subscribe to Opera VPN Pro directly inside the Opera Browser by following 5 simple steps: download the latest version of Opera Browser; log into Opera Account and select desired subscription period; follow the payment steps; enjoy a seamless and protected connection to the web!
To use the same subscription on your Android device, simply download the Opera Browser for Android from the playstore, sign in to the same Opera account you have on your desktop and start using your VPN Pro on your phone!
With Opera VPN Pro, existing Opera users can easily subscribe using their Opera account without the need to download another app or create another account. The pricing options vary from $1.99 to $5.99 per month (depending on the duration of the subscription) of VPN protection, making Opera VPN Pro one of the safest and most economical solutions on the market.
If a user ever needs any help with the service, Opera's team of industry-leading experts are always available to assist. Support can be easily reached through the Help Center or by Chat & Email support, both available here.
VPN Pro is currently available for users in the majority of markets around the globe. There is a 7-day free trial period and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Before the 31st of August, new users of VPN Pro on desktop can get one month of subscription for free. The release has a pricing offer of $5.99 for one month, $2.99 per month with a 6-month subscription, and $1.99 per month with a 12-month subscription for VPN protection. To discover all the benefits, visit the dedicated VPN Pro page.
About Opera
Opera is a global web innovator with an active base of hundreds of millions of monthly active users who have sought a better internet experience. Building on over 25 years of innovation that started with browser products, Opera is now leveraging its brand and highly engaged user base in order to expand its business into new segments. Today, Opera offers users around the world a range of products and services that include PC and mobile browsers, the newsreader Opera News, and apps dedicated to gaming, Web3 and e-commerce. Opera is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA). Download the Opera browsers from www.opera.com.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s public health agency says it doesn’t know how many of the continent's reported monkeypox cases this year are in men who have sex with men, and it warned Thursday against “any stigmatization” that might delay case reporting and affect the outbreak response.
The monkeypox cases reported in Europe and North America have almost exclusively involved gay and bisexual men, though health officials have said the virus can infect anyone who is in close, physical contact with an infected individual, their clothing or bedsheets.
But “that indicator is not relevant in the African context,” the acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ahmed Ogwell, told reporters. Many of Africa’s 54 countries criminalize consensual same-sex relations to some extent.
Ogwell was asked how the issue of men having sex with men could be ruled out as a factor in the largely conservative continent's current outbreak if his agency had no statistics on it.
“It’s not an issue here,” he said. “And frankly, we don’t want to make it an issue because we have serious outbreaks to manage and don’t want to get into a discussion that will distract us (from preparedness and response)."
Although monkeypox has been endemic in parts of Africa for decades, it mostly jumps into people from infected wild animals and has not typically spread very far beyond the continent.
Ogwell said health officials in Africa have collected data on monkeypox since 1970 and that men who have sex with men has never come up as a significant issue. He said the drivers of this outbreak are “traditional” ones, including close contact in confined spaces and living in communities in contact with animals that have the virus.
“We have not seen any evidence of any specific group of persons being affected by monkeypox,” he said. “All communities, all ages, all genders are at risk.” He urged people to “avoid definitions and communications that may stigmatize those exposed.”
A more lethal form of monkeypox is spreading in Africa than in the West. Africa has had more than 2,800 confirmed and suspected cases in 11 countries this year, including 103 deaths.
The number of confirmed and suspected cases increased by 766 since the Africa CDC's briefing last week, with 28 new deaths. The case fatality rate is “relatively high” at 3.6%, the Africa CDC said.
Only a handful of deaths have been reported outside Africa in this outbreak.
The Africa CDC director also said the continent still doesn’t have any doses of monkeypox vaccines, though discussions continue with a number of countries and institutions on obtaining them. He said testing kits are urgently needed as well.
Experts suspect the monkeypox outbreaks in North America and Europe may have originated in Africa long before the disease started spreading via sex at two raves in Spain and Belgium. More than 70% of the world’s monkeypox cases are in Europe, and 98% are in men who have sex with men.
In a separate briefing Thursday by the World Health Organization, emergency officer Otim Patrick Ramadan said there is no evidence yet that monkeypox is transmitted by gay sex as 60% of cases in Africa are men while 40% are women, “so it would be clear from there that it is not the pattern we are seeing in our region.”
A gap in available data and limited sequencing means that health officials cannot confirm whether the monkeypox in Europe and elsewhere is genetically identical to that found in Africa in the past, Ramadan said, and nothing shows whether the cases in Africa are seeded from Europe and are not the indigenous form.
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Associated Press writer Chinedu Asadu in Abuja, Nigeria, contributed.
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Development Specialist Ben Kendall to Lead Multi-Family Expansion
DENVER, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broe Real Estate Group (BREG), the multi-billion-dollar, Denver-based real estate developer, has named Ben Kendall Senior Vice President for Multi-Family Development. In his new role, Kendall will lead expansion of BREG's multi-family projects that stretch from Colorado to Georgia and California.
BREG, developer of the award-winning $500M Country Club Towers II & III community, has three active Colorado multi-family development projects in the pipeline, in addition to its planned multi-market expansion. BREG's new multi-family development initiative complements a robust portfolio of active industrial projects.
"Nationwide, demand for high-quality, multi-family developments continues at record levels and the category is a key component of our continued growth strategy," said BREG CEO Douglas Wells. "Ben is a highly accomplished development director that brings the ideal skill set to lead BREG's multi-family portfolio expansion."
Kendall joins BREG following six years at Holland Partner Group where his responsibilities included site identification and acquisition, due diligence, development, marketing, and leasing. With extensive multi-family experience derived from developing thousands of multi-family units, Kendall's industry expertise and market knowledge will guide BREG's multi-market growth strategy.
"I'm excited to grow BREG's well-earned reputation within the multi-family industry," said Kendall. "Each new project will reflect BREG's signature approach to multi-family development: high quality, high service developments that create a true sense of community. I look forward to working with Doug and the Broe team to expand this approach into new markets."
Broe Real Estate Group, an affiliate of The Broe Group, acquires, develops and manages commercial real estate assets. Affiliated companies own and manage office and industrial properties, medical office buildings and multi-family communities across the country, including premier assets in many of the most desirable markets. The Broe Group has a 50-year history of value-add real estate investing in Colorado and across the United States. We improve value though the implementation of focused business plans that increase cash flow and create stable income streams. For more information, visit broerealestate.com.
Founded in 1972, The Broe Group is a private, multi-billion-dollar investment group with diversified holdings in real estate, rail, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, water, healthcare and technology throughout 37 North American states and provinces. Its deep operational knowledge derived from owning and operating multi-billion-dollar businesses and the global economic insights gleaned from serving its vast Fortune 500 clientele are strategic differentiators. The Broe Group's entrepreneurial focus enables it to find true value wherever it resides. For more information, visit broe.com.
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