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DALLAS (AP) — A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
The National Transportation Safety Board said the impact of landing was so hard that the flight attendant thought the plane had crashed. She felt pain in her back and neck and could not move, and was taken to a hospital, where she was diagnosed with the fracture.
The safety board completed its investigation without saying what caused the hard landing.
The NTSB said none of the other 141 people on board the plane were injured in the incident at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.
The pilots told investigators that they were aiming for the normal touchdown zone on the relatively short runway.
“However, it ended up being a firm landing,” the NTSB said in its final report, dated Friday.
Dallas-based Southwest said in a statement Monday, “We reported the matter to the NTSB in accordance with regulatory requirements and conducted an internal review of the event.”
A spokeswoman for the airline declined to provide further information when asked about the result of the internal investigation and whether the plane was inspected for evidence of damage that could occur during a hard landing. The plane has been making several flights a day, according to tracking services.
Shortly after the 18-year-old Boeing 737-700 taxied off the runway, the pilots — a 55-year-old captain and 49-year-old co-pilot — were told about the injury to the flight attendant, who was in a jump seat at the back of the plane.
The NTSB, which did not travel to the accident site, has not made its documents from the investigation publicly available.
The runway that the plane landed on is only 5,700 feet long (1,700 meters). By comparison, runways at nearby Los Angeles International Airport range between 8,900 and nearly 13,000 feet (2,700 to 3,900 meters).
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New office opening formalizes Milliman's presence in vital insurance domicile
SEATTLE, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the opening of an office in Bermuda. Milliman's expertise has long been relied upon by companies operating in Bermuda, as well as global clients with interests on the island. In response to increasing demand for insurance consulting and technology support in Bermuda, Milliman will now offer a more formalized presence on the island.
"We are excited to officially announce the opening of Milliman's Bermuda office," said Milliman Chairman Ken Mungan. "Under the leadership of Su Meng Lee, the office will provide insurers and other risk-bearing entities with the expertise to support their Bermuda operations."
Milliman has the unique breadth and depth of expertise needed by insurers in Bermuda, including M&A expertise, financial reporting and Approved Actuary work, new entrant support, risk and capital management, outsourcing, predictive analytics, machine learning, and world class technology and modeling capabilities to support all of these activities. Su Meng and her team will continue to work closely with Milliman's other offices around the world to provide the highest level of service to the increasingly diverse insurers based in Bermuda.
"Clients often look to Milliman to achieve their strategic objectives in this rapidly evolving market," said Milliman Principal Su Meng Lee. "The Bermuda office allows us to better serve our clients and provides expanded collaboration opportunities. I'm excited to be spearheading this effort."
Su Meng Lee is a principal at Milliman with over 15 years of consulting experience. She has extensive experience in the life insurance M&A and reinsurance, including offering strategic advice to clients on the opportunities that Bermuda offers in conjunction with any transactions. She is also experienced in helping clients navigate Bermuda related reserve and capital issues and in evaluating, establishing and managing new entities.
Milliman is among the world's largest providers of actuarial and related products and services. The firm has consulting practices in healthcare, property & casualty insurance, life insurance and financial services, and employee benefits. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe. For further information, visit milliman.com.
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IEIC, in association with the Henrico Economic Development Authority, QTS, InterGlobix, and DE-CIX, will attract global digital infrastructure leaders from public and private sectors to converge in Henrico
HENRICO, Va., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Ecosystem Innovation Committee (IEIC), an independent global committee that promotes Internet diversity and resilience through the formation of new global Internet nexus points, today announced that it will be hosting the highly successful summit in Henrico Virginia on November 8th, 2022. The summit will also mark the official opening of DE-CIX Richmond Internet Exchange platform.
The IEIC/NAP Summit 2.0 is being organized on the heels of the success of the inaugural IEIC/NAP Summit 1.0, which was held in May of 2019. The inaugural summit was attended by over 400 industry executives, 30 speakers and entailed five panel discussions spanning the data center, terrestrial fiber, subsea fiber, Internet Exchange Point, and various other network service provider industry sub-sectors. (Register for the IEIC/NAP Summit 2.0 here.)
"The creation of new enterprise and new customers in areas ripe for new development is a high priority for this country. Henrico can be a bellwether for the opportunity and worked examples raise the economic tide for everyone," said Vint Cerf, Chairman of IEIC and Google's Chief Internet Evangelist, also known as the "Father of the Internet."
Over the past two years, during the pandemic, the digitization of enterprises has been fast-tracked, and our consumption and production of data has skyrocketed. In 2020-2021, IEIC held Virtual Summit Series covering various digital infrastructure topics, including—The Resiliency of the Internet, Digitizing Enterprises, Preparation in the Public Sector, Lessons Learned from the Pandemic and what could be next, Autonomous Cars, Connected Cars and & Digitization of the Automobile Industry. The replay of these webinars is available on the IEIC website.
"Henrico has evolved to become the Global Internet Hub in the Mid-Atlantic part of the eastern seaboard of the United States", said Clint Heiden, Founder of IEIC. "The shifting of almost 18% of all international Internet traffic to the region over a short span of four years demonstrates the significant potential that is ahead of us harnessing the true power of these subsea cable systems that connect us across countries and continents, converging with data centers. Henrico has become a role model for regions around the world to follow." The link to a short video on Henrico's digital infrastructure is here.
The IEIC/NAP Summit 2.0, to be held in November, will include industry luminaries and world-class speakers who will be sharing their insight on the following key themes:
- The Growth of the Internet infrastructure and its implications for the economy
- Subsea Cables
- Enterprise Digitalization (focus on Healthcare, Finance, Automobile, and other industries)
- Economic Growth Driven by Digital Infrastructure (Fireside chat)
- Middle-Mile/Last-Mile Connectivity and Bridging the Digital Divide
- Internet Ecosystem Decentralization
- A Look Ahead: AI, IoT, Connected Cars, Connected Homes, TeleMedicine et. al.
The summit program also includes the formal opening ceremony of DE-CIX Richmond. DE-CIX Richmond is the company's 5th Internet Exchange in North America offering low-latency Layer 2 connectivity between Richmond, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, and Chicago, creating the largest carrier and data center neutral interconnection ecosystem in North America.
"I am looking forward to welcoming industry luminaries both from the U.S. and from various parts of the world across public and private sectors to the summit," said Vinay Nagpal, Founding Member and Executive Director of IEIC. "These luminaries will highlight the importance of digital infrastructure—which is equally important as other forms of infrastructure such as roads, water, power, and sewer. The economic development team at Henrico has been a big supporter of the digital infrastructure, which has led to tremendous economic growth in the region creating new jobs and new companies."
The confirmed industry luminaries taking part in the summit include—Vint Cerf (Google), Clint Heiden (QTS Data Centers), Vinay Nagpal (InterGlobix), Ivo Ivanov (DE-CIX), Anthony Romanello (Henrico), Staffan Göjeryd (Arelion), Michael Leidinger (Hilton), Vinay Kanitkar (Akamai), Sarah Keller (Uber), Jason Black (NVIDIA), Frank Nazzaro (Freddie Mac), Steve Alexander (Ciena), Gerardo Bonilla (Telxius), Krishna Narayanaswamy (Netskope) and others. InterGlobix Magazine is the media partner for the IEIC Summit. Additional details for the summit and registration information can be found at: www.ieicco.com
The IEIC is an independent committee that promotes Internet diversity forming new global Internet nexus points. The mission of IEIC is to partner with communities globally to create new Internet nexus points through public and private partnerships with local municipalities, academia and businesses. The Founding Members of IEIC are industry luminaries from many of the world's most respected companies and leaders including: Vint Cerf/Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), Clint Heiden/QTS, Vinay Nagpal/InterGlobix, Steve Alexander/Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), Rafael Arranz/Telxius, Jason Black/NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Mark Boxer/Cigna (NYSE: CI), Barbara Boyan/Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Andrew Dugan/CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL), Staffan Göjeryd/Telia Carrier (VSE: TEL1L), Brent Bensten/QTS , Asher Kagan/Blade, Vinay Kanitkar/Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM), Sarah Keller/Uber (NYSE: UBER), Athanasios (Sakis) Kitsopanidis /Ford (NYSE: F) Michael Leidinger/Hilton (NYSE: HLT), Steve Alexander/Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), Krishna Narayanaswamy/Netskope, Frank Nazzaro/FreddieMac and Anthony Romanello/Henrico Economic Development Authority. For additional information visit: www.ieicco.com
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Allan Saint-Maximin needs to consistently play at a 'high level' if he is to keep his place in Eddie Howe's regeneration of Newcastle United. That is the view of Warren Barton, who also believes the head coach's positive changes could bring the 'best' out of fellow attacker Miguel Almiron.
Almiron and Saint-Maximin both impressed as the Magpies produced a dominant display in their opening-day victory over Nottingham Forest. Debutant Nick Pope did not face a single shot on target as goals from Fabian Schar and Callum Wilson sealed a comfortable two-goal victory for the hosts.
However, while Newcastle controlled the contest throughout, Howe's side struggled to create the clear-cut openings which their play deserved. It took a long-range thunderbolt from Schar to break the deadlock close to the hour-mark, while Wilson converted the only half-chance created for him.
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It was a pleasing win which also highlighted Newcastle's ongoing need for attacking reinforcements, with Howe understood to be keen to land two further signings ahead of the close of the window. Almiron and Saint-Maximin delivered encouraging hard-working displays, yet both struggled to fashion openings against a Forest backline which sat deep.
In the case of Newcastle's number 10, Barton believes the question mark hovering over the 25-year-old remains his consistency. Saint-Maximin enjoyed his best return in a black-and-white shirt to date last term with five goals and five assists, but the forward has been warned he is no longer a guaranteed starter as United continue to improve under Howe.
Barton told ChronicleLive: "If I was Eddie, I'd say to Saint-Maximin that he hasn't got a divine right to play. You've got to play at a high level. If not, we'll play someone else there.
"You want healthy competition. We know how good Saint-Maximin is and we love him, but for me he's got to be more consistent. He's got to do it over the course of 30-odd games, that'd be my warning to him. You're our main man, our number 10, but you've got to do it week in, week out."
Almiron began the summer as one of several first-team stars tipped to depart, with the Paraguay playmaker entering the final two years of his contract. However, the former Atlanta United star finished pre-season as Newcastle's top scorer, most notably netting a brace in the Eusebio Cup defeat to Benfica.
Almiron struggled to earn a starting spot following Howe's appointment in November, with both Ryan Fraser and Jacob Murphy being given the nod at times ahead of the 28-year-old. Barton feels though that as the Magpies develop into a front-foot side, the club could be about to see the best from their former record signing.
The Fox Sports pundit said: "I've always been a big fan of him. He took time adjusting to the Premier League, and he's been playing in a team that is trying to defend 50 yards away from goal.
"He was looking like he was leaving and his agent was talking about getting him out of there. But when we needed him, Eddie somehow had him ready mentally and physically to play. That comes down to Miggy, his attitude is good and he always plays with a smile on his face.
"He realises if he leaves, it is a step down because this club is going places. He's played in a team that has struggled and has had a taste of what it could be like next season.
"Now he's being allowed to maybe express himself and be a bit more on the front foot and work harder in the final third, rather than defending in our third and having 60 yards to get to goal. You're maybe seeing the best of him. He will have ups and downs, but he has caught my eye."
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The New York Jets, led by quarterback Zach Wilson and first round pick Sauce Gardner, open up their preseason schedule vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, on Friday, August 12, 2022 (8/11/22) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Here is the Jets’ 2022 preseason schedule:
WEEK 1 at Philadelphia Eagles — Aug. 12, 7 p.m. ET (BUY TICKETS HERE)
WEEK 2 vs. Atlanta Falcons — Aug. 22, 8 p.m. ET (BUY TICKETS HERE)
WEEK 3 vs. New York Giants — Aug. 28, 1 p.m. ET (BUY TICKETS HERE)
And here is the Jets’ 2022 regular season schedule:
Week 1 at Tennessee Titans— Sept. 11
Week 2 vs. Carolina Panthers— Sept. 18
Week 3 vs. Dallas Cowboys— Sept. 26, Monday Night Football, ESPN
Week 4 vs. Chicago Bears — Oct. 2
Week 5 at Green Bay Packers (London) — Oct. 9, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network
Week 6 vs. Baltimore Ravens — Oct. 16
Week 7 at Jacksonville Jaguars — Oct. 23
Week 8 at Seattle Seahawks — Oct. 30
Week 9 BYE WEEK
Week 10 vs. Houston Texans— Nov. 13
Week 11 vs. Detroit Lions — Nov. 20
Week 12 at Dallas Cowboys— Nov. 24, Thanksgiving
Week 13 vs. Washington Commanders — Dec. 4
Week 14 vs. Philadelphia Eagles — Dec. 11
Week 15 at Washington Commanders — TBD
Week 16 at Minnesota Vikings— Dec. 24
Week 17 vs. Indianapolis Colts — Jan. 1
Week 18 at Philadelphia Eagles, — Jan. 18
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Here’s more NFL news from the Associated Press:
The biggest day on the NFL calendar for social media departments at the 32 teams isn’t a game, the draft or the start of free agency. It is schedule release day.
Much like coaches spend hours game planning, digital departments have spent months planning and shooting videos that will go live when the entire 2022 regular-season schedule is released Thursday night.
Most teams are sparing no expense to come up with unique ways to showcase their upcoming slate.
“Schedule release for us is kind of our Super Bowl in the digital sports club world,” said Derek Eagleton, the Dallas Cowboys’ vice president for media and programming.
The Cowboys had one of the league’s top videos last year with rapper Post Malone delivering the schedule as “The Postman” to Jerry Jones. It also included cameos from quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott.
Getting the Grammy nominee to participate ended up being an easy task. Post’s father is Rich Post, the assistant director of food and beverage for the Cowboys.
The release videos can run the gamut on style. Some go the animation route, others have incorporated brainstorming sessions where they can highlight different ideas. The Kansas City Chiefs opted to have coach Andy Reid discuss looking forward to the challenge of each opponent while the Pittsburgh Steelers used Legos to build their schedule.
In the case of the Denver Broncos, they have been looking at ways to top last year. Their video of Peyton Manning as an intern won a Webby Award in the Sports Social Video category.
“It’s definitely a challenge to kind of come up with creative ideas year after year, especially after we had such a successful one last year,” said Caroline Deisley, the Broncos’ senior manager of social media strategy. “It’s almost stressful, because as we’re trying to come up with our own idea, you’re wondering what the other 31 teams are going to do and hope that your video tops that.
“Sometimes it’s a really high-budget, heavily produced video that looks really cool. Or it’s more kind of like what we did last year with Peyton where we spent $2.99 and filmed it in 30 minutes. It was just his comedic timing, and kind of I can’t believe you got Peyton Manning to do this, that led to the success there.”
Marc Ganis, the president of sports consulting firm Sportscorp Ltd., said the team productions evolved from them seeing the activity on social media once the schedules were released.
“It grew organically after teams saw how many retweets the schedule would get along with conversations about which games fans were planning on attending or other fan bases talking at each other once the dates were known,” he said. “Now it is one of the tentpole events on the NFL calendar and has been a way for the league to stay in the headlines in May after the draft.”
The Seattle Seahawks had one of the first viral schedule release videos in 2016 when they did " Making the Schedule. " The two-minute video showed ingredients being put together to bake cupcakes, followed by cupcakes showing each team.
The competition began to ramp up in 2019 when Atlanta released a “Game of Thrones”-themed video and Carolina did retro video games. Last year, Cleveland was the only team that didn’t do a short schedule release video. The Browns opted to do a half-hour special.
“We’ve known and seen how heavily invested clubs are in their content production. They have top equipment and top talent. They’re essentially full production houses,” said Gazelle Rezvan, an account manager for club relations. “It’s not just the best of the NFL, it’s amazing content.”
The videos also are a good way for teams to promote sponsors and ignite ticket sales. Most teams have opted to put single-game seats on sale as soon as the schedule has been released.
Laura Lefton, NFL VP of club business development, said ticket sales for the couple days following the schedule release were up 150% compared to 2019.
While most teams change ideas annually, the Los Angeles Chargers stick to a consistent theme each year — poking fun at their opponents’ fan bases. The 2019 schedule videofeatured stock footage and last year’s was edge rusher Joey Bosa leading a PowerPoint presentation that included subtle jabs at each city.
Most see it as good fun. However, the Cleveland Fox TV affiliate sent a care package after the PowerPoint slide went to the Cleveland “Mistake on the Lake” nickname and added there was nothing to do there.
Jason Lavine, Chargers vice president of content and production, said the irreverent brand of humor is one reason the organization won a Webby for one of the best social media accounts,
“Our voice is fun. This organization has embraced fun, and a part of having fun is not only being able to like making fun of yourself, but you got to have fun with others,” he said. “We’re never going after teams as much as we’re going after the fan bases and maybe the culture of the city.”
Like others around the league, Lavine is interested in seeing what other teams have up their sleeves this year as well as the reception the Chargers’ video will receive.
“I think anyone who works at a team would tell you it’s like I think we get a little bit snickered at because we are team media. There’s a simple sense of like, well, they’re lesser in some respects. But we firmly believe that we can compete and create at any level,” he said.
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Hospitality bosses face energy bill hell: A quarter of pubs and restaurants fear closing in the next 12 months and majority consider staff redundancies
- One in four bosses consider closing due to unprecedented energy bills
- Majority set to cut staff hours or make redundancies to reduce costs
- Nearly all businesses waste more than a fifth of their energy each year
- Third of businesses call for government support to help the hospitality sector
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Hospitality and leisure businesses are becoming increasingly worried about the energy price crisis, with as many a quarter of bosses thinking of shutting up shop in the next 12 months, a new survey shows.
More than three quarters are considering reduced opening hours to tackle rising energy bills, research from eEnergy and Censuswide reveals.
One business owner worried about rising energy bills is Mandira's Kitchen, an Indian cafe based in Surrey Hills.
Owner, Mandira Sakar, said energy bills are likely to more than double in the coming months leaving her 'terrified.'
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She says prices will rise from 21p/kWh to 49p/kWh and she's concerned this figure will continue to rise. Businesses are not subject to a price cap like households are.
She said: 'I'm just terrified now. It's not like a house where you shut off the lights or decided to put an extra blanket on.
'So, if a monthly bill has gone up from £1,000 to £3,000, for a small business like us, that has huge ramifications.'
'We cook on gas, we have to make sure our walk-in freezers run, and we have commercial microwaves which are very very electricity hungry. I'm just now terrified because it has an impact on everything.
'We're constantly firefighting at this point, struggling to make sure we stay open.'
There is growing concern among businesses that the long-term effects will have an even greater impact on a sector still recovering from lockdowns and supply chain challenges.
Nine in 10 business owners said they did not expect energy prices to return to last year's levels within the next 12 months.
In response, 83 per cent said they had either previously cut staff to tackle the rising prices, or were considering making redundancies, or reducing staff hours to cope.
Mandira has considered reducing operating hours, but says that cutting costs is not as simple as closing up shop for the day, as she fights to keep her staff employed.
She says the cost of living crisis is harder for her business than lockdowns, as she was still able to operate her business, despite the restrictions.
She adds: 'Being a small business, we are obviously quite adaptable. We were very lucky during Covid because we were able to change our tactic every single day.
'Our online business grew and grew. We were really successful. This crisis, this is way beyond our control.
'You have no staff, the cost of fuel has increased, God knows how many prices have increased.
'This is beyond anything that I've seen or experienced.
'How can we plan for catering next year when we don't know what our prices will be? It's scary and worrying.
'It's like bailing water out of a ship, a sinking ship and you're trying to bail it out with a fork. It's just awful.'
For businesses like Mandira's it's been difficult adapting to changes since Covid, but with prices continuing to soar, she admitted that she hasn't had the time to think about how to cut down on her energy bills.
The research found that businesses were overpaying for their energy due to poor energy efficiency.
Nearly all businesses of 500 surveyed reported they were wasting more than a fifth of their energy each year.
Shut up shop: a quarter of UK hospitality businesses are considering closing in the next 12 months due to rising costs as four in five are considering staff cuts to stay afloat
With businesses likely to face more pressure in autumn and winter, calls have grown for additional government support to help ease the strain.
A quarter of hospitality businesses said that introducing better energy efficiency measures was the long-term solution, while nearly a third called for a government support scheme to be introduced to help the sector.
Ofgem's energy price cap only includes households, not businesses.
As a result, energy suppliers are potentially passing on their costs to businesses by increasing gas and business electricity costs, and with no cap in place, business energy bills could continue to soar.
Harvey Sinclair, chief executive of eEnergy, said: 'The hospitality and leisure sector has been played a terrible hand over the past two years.
'Sky-high energy prices have heaped pressure on businesses still reeling from Covid.
'With many business owners considering redundancies or even closure, solutions are needed now, but we do not need to wait for government intervention.
'Government grants to finance energy saving solutions only have a 5-10 per cent conversion rate and for most it takes 6-12 months to get a decision, causing further delays and burning more cash – and carbon.
'We believe the answer is simple: cutting energy waste and carbon should be as accessible as any subscription service, without upfront costs.'
Steve Alton, chief executive of the British Institute of Innkeeping, said: 'Our members, who independently operate pubs in every community across the UK, are all facing exceptional business pressures and the largest impact on their profitability is utility cost increases.
'With many operators struggling to make any profit despite summer trading, their position is extremely fragile.
'There is no need for business failure with the right level of support which will allow our nation's pubs to be at the heart of levelling up and regeneration in every community.'
Crucially, the energy crisis comes at a time of growing action on environmental issues.
Almost three-quarters of businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector said they had plans to reach net zero emissions, with almost half considering installing solar panels as a solution to high energy costs and the climate crisis.
This is reflected in consumer trends, with the same Censuswide research finding that three quarters of people see a hospitality business' sustainability credentials as an important factor when deciding where to spend their money.
Sinclair added: 'This survey shows UK businesses appreciate the scale of the challenge faced.
'We must all now work together to make better use of the affordable solutions that are readily available to overcome today's challenges and put the UK back on track to reach net zero; from cutting energy waste to installing solar panels and EV chargers.
'This is good for profits and jobs, good for the planet, and it's all possible without upfront costs or taxpayer support.'
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The United States is doubling down on its investment in the Pacific, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said Tuesday as she concluded a five-nation visit to the region where China has been making inroads.
“The future will be written here in the Pacific,” Sherman said at an agreement-signing event in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington.
Critics have accused the U.S. of neglecting the region and allowing China’s influence to flourish.
The Solomon Islands in April signed a security pact with China in a move that has alarmed many in the Pacific who fear it could lead to a military buildup. The U.S. earlier this year announced plans to reopen an embassy in the Solomons, where on Sunday Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare skipped a service commemorating the Battle of Guadalcanal that Sherman she and other dignitaries attended.
Sherman said the U.S. has always been a Pacific nation. She said it has been a priority for President Joe Biden to rebuild alliances and relationships around the world, and officials were using “every vehicle possible” to collaborate with Pacific partners.
“And so we are doubling down on our investment here in the Pacific,” Sherman said. “Our relationships, our partnerships, regional organizations.”
Asked if she felt the U.S. or China was winning the battle for influence in the region, Sherman said she didn’t see it quite that way.
“It’s not so much a battle,” she said. “I think that countries try to have relations with every country they believe will help them move forward. And the United States does not ask any country to choose between us and China, or any other country and China.”
She said the U.S. wanted a level playing field and respect for the rules-based international order that was put in place after World War II, a system that had helped China rise and which ought to benefit all nations.
Sherman said she had discussed China among a number of topics in a meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Sherman signed agreements to collaborate more closely with New Zealand on space missions and emergency management. It was the final stop on a trip that had taken her to Samoa, Tonga, the Solomon Islands and Australia.
Sherman spoke more about the decision of the Solomons’ prime minister to stay away from Sunday’s Guadalcanal commemoration.
“I told him I was sorry for him because I thought he missed an opportunity to raise up that strong partnership and the fight for freedom that allowed the Solomon Islands to exist as it is today,” she said. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/deputy-secretary-sherman-says-us-doubling-down-on-pacific/ | 2022-08-09T14:02:16Z | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/deputy-secretary-sherman-says-us-doubling-down-on-pacific/ | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams says she is 'evolving away from tennis,' turning focus to expanding family and business interests.
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MWEA, Kenya — At one of the final rallies of his campaign, George Wajackoyah entered the town of Mwea with his head and shoulders sticking out from the sunroof of an SUV. Other cars followed close behind, one of them with a huge speaker playing reggae and announcing his name.
He's the Kenyan presidential candidate whose outlandish proposals — including selling hyena testicles to bolster the economy — have electrified young people across this East African nation.
Wajackoyah is a respected human rights lawyer who became an overnight celebrity when he announced his run for president. His unorthodox policies — his main proposition is to legalize marijuana — have shaken up a presidential race dominated by old and familiar faces in a nation of more than 50 million people.
Mwea is a small, rice farming town at the foot of Mt. Kenya, and as soon as the residents realized what was happening, a crowd ran behind Wajackoyah's vehicle.
"We are the only political party without a billboard, no secretariat, no offices," said the 63-year-old candidate. "We don't pay people, because where is the money?"
While nobody here thinks Wajackoyah is going to become Kenya's next leader (polls show him getting around 2% of the vote), in a tightly fought race he could force the two front-runners — current Deputy President William Ruto and seasoned opposition campaigner Raila Odinga — into a second-round run-off if neither side gets more than 50% of vote during Tuesday's election.
And the enthusiasm that Wajackoyah's candidacy is generating — his convoy is mobbed when it pulls to a stop in Mwea — suggests that many Kenyans crave a new way of doing things.
"In Japan, if you steal, they give you a chance to commit suicide," said Wajackoyah. "In Kenya if you steal, you either go to the parliament or you go to the senate."
In his Kenya, corrupt politicians will be given the choice on how to die. He smiled big as the crowd cheered at that remark and then he offered his most popular policy proposal.
"We have to change our mindsets to look at the economics and fix those economics — and the only way to fix the economics is by growing weed!" he yelled into the microphone.
Suddenly, you felt the euphoria weaving its way through every corner of the town. Teenage girls shrieked with excitement, and the crowd broke into a chant, "Bhangi! Bhangi," or pot in Kiswahili.
Maureen Kaonda, who was watching the rally, says Wajackoyah is misunderstood by young people. She says he isn't talking about smoking weed.
"He is talking about exporting it — to make people rich, to make the country rich," she said.
Simon Machira, 57, agreed wholeheartedly.
"The Kenyan government has told us to plant tea, to plant cotton, but it has not borne fruit," he said. After years of government promises, politicians are still corrupt and the people are still poor, he added, so maybe now is the time to try something radical.
Ngala Chome, a political analyst at Sahan Research, a Nairobi-based think tank, called Wajackoyah's policy proposals "comical."
But, he added, they are all tied to the thing Kenyans care the most about this election: the economy.
He says Wajackoyah's campaign is part of something new in Kenya. In the past, politics have centered around tribalism. But this time, with high inflation, fuel shortages and high employment, the economy is the more powerful message. And even a fringe candidate like Wajackoyah can feel that.
"He's tapping into that emotion of people who are in debt, people who are basically broke," he said.
Chome said he's doubtful any of his promises will come true. But Wajackoyah's campaign points to one positive development in Kenyan politics: For the first time, he said, politicians are being forced to think about the issues Kenyans most care about.
Away from the rally, Wajackoyah showed his serious side. He transformed from the showman, dancing to reggae on top of a vehicle, to the lawyer defending his radical proposals.
Medical marijuana can be sold to Israel, he said. And if you kill a few corrupt politicians, he added, you'll rid the country of corruption.
"African problems can be sorted," he said. "It's very simple. That's why I'm telling even the president, I am telling [front-runner] Raila Odinga, I'm telling [front-runner William] Ruto, 'The money you've stolen return it, otherwise I'm going to kill you.'"
Wajackoyah looks at the lack of industry in the country and proposes selling dog meat to China. He looks at tired Kenyans and proposes a four-day work week.
When this reporter asked if he's providing Kenyans with false hope with easy answers, he bristled. China and the Philippines, he said, have solved big problems, why can't Kenya?
When this reporter mentioned that both those countries have atrocious human rights records, he scoffed.
"Human rights my a**," said the human rights lawyer. "Come on. Let us liberate our country first and then we do what we have to do."
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FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Isaiah Oliver carefully parks his car in the crumbling parking lot of North Flint’s Greater Holy Temple Church. The lot at the church was meant for parishioners coming to worship, not 18-wheelers carrying pallets of bottled water.
But as the city grapples with its water crisis, the church has been one of the main distribution hubs for donated water, food, clothing, and other essential items. That disaster exposed thousands to dangerously high levels of lead in 2014 when an emergency manager switched the city’s water source to save money. Officials failed to treat the water, a step that would have prevented pipe corrosion.
“The water crisis opened up our eyes to the needs in the city,” says Sandra Jones, who directs the R.L. Jones Community Outreach Center housed at the church.
With no easy access to a grocery store or social services, the center has met the evolving needs of residents — like providing COVID-19 vaccines through the pandemic.
On a visit this spring, “Mother Jones” as she’s known to many, embraced Oliver before they tour the center.
As CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Oliver is well known throughout the city. He grew up here and took the helm of the foundation in 2017 after working there for nearly three years.
“If it were not for the community foundation, we wouldn’t exist,” Jones says. The foundation has supported the outreach center with more than $430,000 in grant funding over the years. Other foundations provide support as well.
Jones says Oliver and his colleagues understand the community’s plight because many have lived it. “They’ve been boots on the ground. They’ve got their ears to the ground,” she says. “If my water is not good, theirs isn’t, either. If I have housing around me that needs to be fixed, they do, too.”
Now as families recover from the water crisis and the pandemic, the foundation and Oliver are building on their reserve of trust and their proximity to the community. As the foundation’s first Flint native and first Black leader since it was founded in 1988, Oliver works to build bridges between marginalized people and wealthy donors.
“It’s so clear that Isaiah feels a real sense of accountability to his community,” says Susan Taylor Batten, president of ABFE: a Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities, where Oliver is a board member.
Even more than the erosion of the city’s water pipes, “the erosion of trust was the biggest issue that came out of the water crisis,” Oliver said in an interview in his office. Rebuilding trust in institutions is a continuing process. Despite reassurances that the city’s water is safe, many residents still don’t trust the tap and drink bottled water instead.
The crisis also presented opportunities, Oliver says, to help others learn the value of community foundations and for his leadership to shine through.
“The exposure that we’ve had has given me a platform to talk about what we can do to support people in marginalized communities,” he says.
To show some of the work the foundation has supported, Oliver gave a reporter a tour of the city. As he drove, he shared stories of Flint.
The tour cruises through Civic Park, the first General Motors planned neighborhood. Here homes were built for workers and their families. As jobs and workers left, and the tax base eroded, the neighborhood became a shell of itself. Residents are working to revitalize it.
On the south side, near the city’s cultural district with its museums and concert halls, are the grand mansions built for Flint’s elites when the city was a thriving center for GM’s manufacturing. Upper-income residents as well as some elected officials live in the neighborhood today.
As the leader of the community foundation, Oliver, 41, tries to be the link between Flint’s pockets of wealth and disadvantage.
“I’m a bridge between those folks who have resources and those who need resources in order to get things done,” he says.
The bonds Oliver has built were evident as a who’s who of Flint gathered to dedicate a rebuilt public library in the cultural district. Funded by foundation grants, wealthy donors, and government dollars, the $20 million building is symbolic of the central role philanthropies play in support of Flint’s civic life.
Oliver could hardly walk a few feet without stopping for a hug, handshake, or fist bump with someone he knew. The same thing happened during the short walk to the farmers’ market as he greeted people by name as they worked at food stands or grabbed a bite of lunch.
For most of Oliver’s youth, he lived with his mother, who supported them with a part-time job and government benefits.
“I lived poor as hell, and I didn’t exactly know it,” Oliver says. “My mom protected me from that reality and allowed me to dream.”
After he graduated from high school, he attended Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. He graduated in 2003. Returning to majority Black Flint after living in the predominantly white college town helped him see some of the divisions there that hadn’t been as clear before.
In 2004, he was hired as an administrator at Mott Community College, where he focused on building partnerships with local organizations. In 2011, he ran for and won a seat on the board of Flint Community Schools. He served for six years, including one as president.
At the college, he became involved in a plan to improve literacy. Many students entering the college weren’t academically prepared for their courses. Representatives from schools, businesses, churches, and philanthropies began meeting to discuss how they could serve the area’s most vulnerable students. Oliver was asked to guide the discussions. During one of those meetings, Kathi Horton, then president of the community foundation, saw him in action.
“It was obvious he was a very good listener,” Horton recalls. “He was just masterful in bringing out everyone’s voices and helping the group get comfortable with the fact that there wasn’t an immediate consensus.”
Later Horton encouraged Oliver to apply for a job at the community foundation. In 2014, he joined as vice president. When Horton retired in 2017, Oliver was named CEO. As the community foundation became the recipient of millions of dollars from other foundations supporting water-crisis recovery, it was moving away from a top-down style of grant making.
“We needed to involve community members who before had not been involved in our grant-making decisions,” Horton recalls. Oliver had a reputation as a leader invested in making Flint a better place to live.
Last year, the foundation and its donor-advised fund holders made $9.6 million in grants, ending 2021 with more than $299 million in assets.
Improving literacy remains a grantmaking priority, along with increasing access to healthy food and supporting the well-being of children affected by the water crisis. The foundation has worked to keep racial equity as a focus through all of its work, including with its COVID-19 rapid-response fund and addressing the causes of the pandemic’s heavy toll on Black residents.
In 2017, not long after Oliver became CEO, residents demanded to know how the foundation was spending the influx of water-crisis donations. He made a commitment to answer every question about the foundation’s grantmaking and finances. Flintstones, as residents call themselves, “reserve the right to question everything,” Oliver says. He wants to be known as an approachable leader.
“When you come to our door, I’m going to know you or somebody you know,” Oliver says. “I’m a member of the community who just happens to be the leader of the community foundation.”
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This article was provided to The Associated Press by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Eden Stiffman is a senior editor at the Chronicle. Email: eden.stiffman@philanthropy.com. The AP and the Chronicle receive support from the Lilly Endowment for coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits. The AP and the Chronicle are solely responsible for all content. For all of AP’s philanthropy coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/philanthropy. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/homegrown-foundation-leader-builds-bridges-trust-in-flint/ | 2022-08-09T14:05:08Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/homegrown-foundation-leader-builds-bridges-trust-in-flint/ | true |
Wendy's Breakfast Menu Expands with a Taste of Nostalgia, Bringing Sweet Addition to the Savory Lineup
DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® is eyeing straight A's for its breakfast lineup this back-to-school season with the addition of its NEW Homestyle French Toast Sticks available in restaurants nationwide starting August 15. As the first sweet breakfast menu addition, this treat serves up syrupy goodness for fans looking for a flavorful way to start their morning – whether at home or on-the-go.
"Our Homestyle French Toast Sticks strike a perfect note of nostalgia and bring even more morning flavor to our menu – this time with something sweet," said Carl Loredo, Chief Marketing Officer for The Wendy's Company. "From day one, we launched our breakfast offering to save fans from the boring and bland morning options that exist at some of our competitors, and we've done just that. Wendy's all-new Homestyle French Toast Sticks give our fans a better breakfast worthy of their first meal of the day."
Each bite of Homestyle French Toast Sticks delivers a mouthful of flavor striking the perfect balance of a soft, custardy interior and crisp, golden-brown crust with delicious notes of vanilla. Fans can pair this classic breakfast option with a new syrup dip to complement the flavor profile. Breakfast lovers can dip into a variety of size options, including a 4-piece or 6-piece a la carte option or a 6-piece combo featuring Seasoned Potatoes and a beverage.
"We are always looking at new ways to deliver high-quality, craveable and affordable breakfast offerings," said John Li, Vice President of Culinary Innovation. "The Homestyle French Toast Sticks play into sweetness – a space we've mastered– to balance out our savory morning flavors. The piping hot pillowy French Toast Sticks and golden syrup dip are the perfect way to take your breakfast game to the next level."
To enjoy this sweet treat for yourself, place an order through the Wendy's mobile app or order in-restaurant at your nearest Wendy's. When ordering directly from the Wendy's app or with your MyWendy's™ account online, you'll earn points to treat yourself all. year. long. with Wendy's Rewards™.*
The only question that remains... will you enjoy your Homestyle French Toast Sticks with a dip, dunk, or drizzle?
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality Is Our Recipe®", which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef**, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising. Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys.
*Wendy's Rewards available at participating U.S. Wendy's. My Wendy's™ account registration and use required to earn points and redeem rewards. Points have no monetary value. See www.wendys.com/Rewards for details.
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Health care affordability innovator will be available to more than 100 hospitals and clinics in Iowa
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PayZen, a mission-driven fintech company tackling health care affordability for patients and providers with artificial-intelligence-powered financing solutions, announced a partnership with the Iowa Hospital Association and its subsidiary, ServiShare. The partnership solidifies PayZen as the top patient financing platform for IHA's network of 117 hospitals, 17 health systems and the patients they serve.
After a rigorous review process, IHA selected PayZen for its innovative approach to affordability and best-in-class financing solution, finding an essential opportunity to serve the critical needs of consumers statewide.. By offering flexible payment options, PayZen looks to eliminate medical debt for Iowans and make health care more affordable in the face of a recession, while enabling providers to improve performance and provide the essential care needed for their communities.
"PayZen not only met our standards of service for our members but also demonstrated the ability to work successfully with providers in rural settings," said Perry Meyer, executive vice president of IHA and SeriviShare. "Rural providers are under immense pressure to deliver quality care with limited resources, but with PayZen's unique approach to solving patient affordability, we can provide personalized financial solutions for all Iowans looking to access affordable health care across our member hospitals."
The partnership comes on the heels of a Kaiser Foundation study in June 2022 study in June that provided an in-depth look at the impact of medical debt and its reach across America's population. According to the study, Iowans owe an average of $582 in medical debt with more than 10% of the state's residents with medical debt in collections. PayZen reduces this debt for patients while also bringing in more revenue by boosting patient collections for hospitals struggling to keep their doors open, an issue IHA has highlighted in past reports.
"One of the ways our platform brings value to health care providers, large and small, is its flexibility and ease of integration,'' said Ed Young, vice president of solutions at PayZen. "Our platform can be used by organizations with limited resources and requires no IT investment to implement, while still giving every patient individualized payment options to fit their budgets. We are excited to work with IHA and their members to deliver a better financial experience to their patients."
Using PayZen's technology platform, both patients and providers achieve better financial outcomes. For Iowa hospitals offering PayZen, all patients who apply are automatically approved for PayZen's 0% interest, no-fee payment plans without a credit check. Payment options are determined by an AI algorithm that analyzes more than 30,000 financial data points to present customized monthly installments and terms up to 60 months. For providers, PayZen consistently produces 30% increases in patient collections with no recourse, which means accelerated cash flow, reduced days in accounts receivable and improvements to the bottom line.
To learn more about PayZen, visit www.payzen.com.
PayZen is a mission-driven health care fintech company that aims to tackle the growing patient payment responsibility problem with superior technology and a modern approach, "Care Now, Pay Later." By prioritizing the patient experience and cutting administrative burden, PayZen looks to improve the patient-provider relation and slice the impact of medical debt on both sides. PayZen is backed by leading equity and credit capital investors and is led by proven technology veterans with a successful track record of helping millions of Americans overcome financial struggles.
Headquartered in Des Moines, the Iowa Hospital Association is a voluntary membership organization representing hospital and health system interests to business, government and consumer audiences. IHA provides advocacy on behalf of Iowa's hospitals as well as educational programming and data services. All but one of Iowa's 118 community hospitals are IHA members. Those hospitals employ more than 76,000 people and create an $8 billion impact on the state's economy.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK HAT USA -- Normalyze, a data-first cloud security platform, today announced General Availability for its Freemium offering, a self-serve, free platform that democratizes data discovery and classification in all three public clouds, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The company made the announcement today at Black Hat USA 2022 in Las Vegas, NV, where they are exhibiting at Booth #IC13.
DevSecOps and security engineers today don't have access to a comprehensive offering focused on data security in cloud environments. As a result, it's costly and overly complicated to prioritize cloud threats and determine attack paths. Normalyze Freemium is optimal for users to gain full visibility into their cloud accounts and help discover and secure sensitive data while operating continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) cycles.
Normalyze's Freemium offering has unparalleled ease-of-use and accuracy, enabling users to connect it to any cloud account within minutes to access:
- Full data discovery with graph-based analysis that includes all assets, data stores, resources, identities and accesses through a daily snapshot of the cloud environment.
- A comprehensive visual User Interface (UI) that offers up to 30 days of historical tracking.
- A dashboard that outlines all detected risks per datastore.
- Support for all structured and unstructured data stores across the 3 clouds.
- Automation workflows to drive remediation with DevOps.
- Easily upgrade for a full trial to access advanced capabilities such as sensitive data classification, vulnerability scanning, APIs and more.
"Normalyze helped us get full visibility in our cloud environment and was simple to use out-of-the-box," said Boney Sekh, Cofounder and CTO at Orkes. "We were able to on-board all our cloud accounts with a few simple clicks and get the insights we need to protect our cloud resources and any sensitive data connected within 45 minutes of sign-up."
"Securing cloud data is like the wild, wild west and security engineers are spending way too much of their time and energy trying to harness it," said Amer Deeba, Cofounder and CEO at Normalyze. "It was important to us to offer a free offering with a low barrier to entry for the DevSecOps community. Freemium is the first step to get users started with the visibility they need to continuously discover data and secure it."
Freemium is a free, self-service offering. Users can sign up, onboard, and begin cloud scans within minutes to explore the cloud environment and build the graph. There is no credit card needed to get started. For more information visit, https://normalyze.ai/freemium.
Normalyze is on-site at Black Hat USA 2022 this week as an event sponsor (Booth #IC13) and speaker. Abhinav Singh, the head of threat research at Normalyze, will be giving the talk during DEFCON 22 training, Defender's Guide to Securing Public Cloud Infrastructures, which is a hands-on training focused on elevating participant's threat detection, security investigations, and response knowledge into the cloud. The session will contain exercises to simulate real-life attack scenarios on cloud infrastructure & applications.
Additionally, Normalyze has been selected as one of four finalists for the Black Hat USA 2022 Innovation Competition. As a winner, the company will present the key mission and features of the Normalyze platform to a live judging panel on the Innovation City Stage in the Business Hall, Bayside ABC, Level 1 at 4:30pm PT on August 10.
For more than 20 years, Black Hat has provided attendees with the very latest in information security research, development, and trends. These high-profile global events and trainings are driven by the needs of the security community, striving to bring together the best minds in the industry. Black Hat inspires professionals at all career levels, encouraging growth and collaboration among academia, world-class researchers, and leaders in the public and private sectors. Black Hat Briefings and Trainings are held annually in the United States, Europe, and Asia. More information is available at: blackhat.com. Black Hat is brought to you by Informa Tech.
Normalyze is a pioneering provider of cloud data security solutions helping customers secure their data, applications, identities, and infrastructure across public clouds. With Normalyze, organizations can discover and visualize their cloud data attack surface within minutes and get real-time visibility and control into their security posture including access, configurations, and sensitive data to secure cloud infrastructures at scale. The Normalyze agentless and machine-learning scanning platform continuously discovers resources, sensitive data and access paths across all cloud environments. The company is founded by security veterans Ravi Ithal and Amer Deeba and calls Corelight and Netskope to be customers. It is funded by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Battery Ventures. For more information, please visit normalyze.ai.
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Waco, TX (FOX 44) – Breweries across the nation are having to close down due to a shortage in carbon dioxide.
This important gas, a key ingredient in all of our favorite bubbly drinks, is causing job loss and potentially fewer drinks in the future.
Local suppliers and breweries FOX 44 spoke with say they still have a steady supply of carbon dioxide coming in.
Being aware of the problem in bigger cities, Waco Ale Company head brewer, Kevin Rimlinger, says it’s an issue they’re keeping an eye on.
“As far as Waco is concerned, I’m not seeing that,” said Rimlinger. “None of the other breweries have that issue here that I know of yet.”
Carbon dioxide is essential in the beverage industry.
Contact with oxygen will break down the taste of beer and wild yeast can infect it.
“We purge it with carbon dioxide so no oxygen can get in there, aid Rimlinger. “We use carbon dioxide to carb a beer, most most big breweries do.”
Rimlinger says an alternative to using carbon dioxide is to bottle-condition beers, which few breweries do.
We reached out to Dupuy oxygen and industrial supply selling carbon dioxide, and they released a statement saying the shortage has not become an issue yet, but could change with constant supply chain issues
If the situation does occur where carbon dioxide is in short supply, Bare Arms Brewery owner, Kevin Yackley says they would be well equipped having liquid carbon dioxide stored away in a 300 pound tank.
“The tank it doesn’t empty immediately,” said Yackley. “We don’t need deliveries more than a month, once or twice a month for a short term outage. We’d be just fine.”
In worst case scenario, Yackley says they would immediately buy more equipment to increase their reserve of of carbon dioxide.
“We can get another that a tank and then extend our survivability and assorted situation,” said Yackley. “So I’m not concerned about employment for our staff or our ability to keep our beer flowing.”
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The Double-Digit Growth of Literature Review Software Platform, DistillerSR, Sparks Formation of Growth Investment Consortium Led by Thomvest Ventures
OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Evidence Partners® Inc., the market leader in AI-enabled literature review automation software and creator of DistillerSR™, today announced that it has closed a $20 million growth financing round led by Thomvest Ventures with participation from Pender Ventures and Export Development Canada (EDC). Evidence Partners will use the funds to accelerate global growth and hire additional product, engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success talent.
Bootstrapped since its formation in 2008, Evidence Partners pioneered the development of AI-enabled literature review software through the development of DistillerSR, which has had double-digit growth since the platform's launch in 2009. Literature reviews are the cornerstone of evidence-based research, but their production has traditionally been highly manual, time consuming and error prone. Today, more than 300 of the world's leading research organizations, including more than 60 per cent of the largest pharmaceutical and medical device companies, trust DistillerSR to securely produce transparent, audit-ready and regulatory compliant literature reviews faster and more accurately than any other method.
"This new funding will allow us to further accelerate product innovation, enabling our customers to continue to bring life-changing medical products and research to market faster," said Peter O'Blenis, CEO of Evidence Partners. "As the market leader for AI-enabled literature review software, the company will further invest in go-to-market initiatives to ensure that the global research community is aware of and can access this important technology."
"The Evidence Partners team has built an industry-leading product and a global customer base of institutions and enterprises — all without external capital," said Andrew Pinkerton, Partner at Thomvest Ventures. "We are excited to partner with Evidence Partners as they enter their next phase of growth."
With more organizations using DistillerSR to automate their systematic reviews, healthcare researchers can make more informed and time-sensitive health policy decisions, clinical practice guidelines and regulatory submissions, and deliver better overall research.
For more information about Evidence Partners and DistillerSR, visit www.evidencepartners.com.
Thomvest Ventures is a cross-stage venture capital fund backed by Peter Thomson. The firm is focused on financial technology & proptech, cybersecurity & cloud infrastructure, and sales & marketing technology. Thomvest Ventures has been investing in entrepreneurs for more than 25 years through its offices in Silicon Valley and Toronto. The firm is committed to helping our companies become leaders in their fields through our partnership and our focus on understanding where value can be created in these industries. To learn more, visit Thomvest.com.
Pender Ventures is the brand of Pender Private Equity Fund Management Inc. ('Pender Ventures') which is the private technology company investing arm of PenderFund Capital Management ('PenderFund'). Pender Ventures is 100% owned by PenderFund, an independent, diversified asset manager based in Vancouver, BC. PenderFund's family of funds invests across private and public equities and fixed income. For more information, visit www.penderventures.com.
Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC has the financial products and knowledge Canadian companies need to confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk and grow their business as they go from local to global. Together, EDC and Canadian companies are building a more prosperous, stronger and sustainable economy for all Canadians.
For more information and to learn how we can help your company, call us at 1-800-229-0575 or visit www.edc.ca.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Lamont Dozier, who helped write and produce such Motown classics as 'Heat Wave' and 'You Can't Hurry Love,' has died.
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Demand for midscale brand featuring affordable, elevated essentials grows
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Successfully building on efforts to bring its elevated, cost effective essentials to new markets nationwide, Clarion Pointe, a midscale select-service brand extension franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), celebrated the milestone opening of the brand's 50th hotel this summer.
The latest development milestone comes on the heels of several recent openings, including in the markets of Abingdon, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina; and Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition, interest in the brand remains strong; in the first half of this year, Clarion Pointe awarded contracts are up nearly +20 percent over last year.
"Clarion Pointe was uniquely designed to help owners create an affordable travel experience for today's guests," said Kristen Salotti, senior director, foundation brands, Choice Hotels. "Just three years after opening the first Clarion Pointe hotel, this milestone is a testament to Choice Hotels' commitment to the continued success of Clarion Pointe owners."
Soon, Clarion Pointe will build on its ongoing expansion with additional franchise openings in markets such as Baltimore, Maryland; Durham, North Carolina; and Tampa, Florida.
"Today's growth-minded owners want flexibility and resources in the brands they operate, and Clarion Pointe delivers this and more with a streamlined conversion process and unmatched industry support from the Choice Hotels team. It's why in such a short timeframe since its launch, Clarion Pointe hasn't just successfully expanded its affordable, modern accommodations to more of guests' favorite markets nationwide, but it has also cemented its reputation within the development community as one of the leading conversion opportunities in the midscale segment," said Tom Nee, senior vice president, franchise development, Choice Hotels.
Like all Clarion Pointe hotels, the newest properties allow travelers to optimize their stay with "focal pointes," including:
- Contemporary design touches that guests will want to share with friends, such as signature murals in the lobby and guest rooms inspired by local points of interest.
- Thoughtful food and beverage selections, starting with a complimentary breakfast and coffee, all the way through craft beer, select wine and small bites available for purchase in the marketplace.
- Technology with on-demand connectivity to work or chill out, including 49-inch TVs with casting capabilities and free, streaming-strength Wi-Fi.
- Dedicated workout space featuring all the modern essentials, like cardio equipment and a strength-training station, to stay fit to the core.
"Guests love the elevated essentials and contemporary design, along with the extras like area-inspired murals that surprise and delight travelers when they stay at Clarion Pointe. In the highly competitive midscale market, these "focal pointes," coupled with Choice's industry-leading tools and resources, are a true differentiator when it comes to positioning your property for success," said Ankur Brahmbhatt, longtime Choice Hotels franchisee and owner of the Clarion Pointe on the Lake Clarksville-South Hill West, which opened earlier this year.
For more information on development opportunities, visit www.choicehotelsdevelopment.com/clarion-pointe.
About Clarion Pointe®
The Clarion Pointe brand, franchised by Choice Hotels, offers savvy, sensible travelers more options for affordable travel. Hotels offer guests a convenient and affordable experience with elevated essentials in just the right places, including contemporary design touches, curated food and beverage options, and on-demand connectivity. In addition to comfortable rooms with signature murals, Clarion Pointe properties offer modern fitness essentials plus free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast. As of June 30, 2022, there are more than 100 Clarion Pointe hotels open or awaiting conversion since the brand launched. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com/clarion-pointe.
About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,000 hotels, representing nearly 600,000 rooms, in 35 countries and territories as of June 30, 2022, the Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
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An author from Harborough has released a novel inspired by her time working as a hairdresser in London during the 1960s.
Elaine Ramsay left home in 1959 at the age of 16 and went straight from school to work at a top Mayfair hair salon.
It was there she says she was thrust into the middle of gay culture – a far cry from the strict and conventional home she had been raised in.
And despite happening more than 60-years-ago – her experience has inspired her latest novel ‘Violet Eyes’.
The mum-of-two said: "I found myself immediately engulfed in the gay culture, although in those days the word gay had yet to be adopted. As a young suburban girl from a strict, conventional home, I had never heard of homosexuality or lesbianism, let alone met anyone who overtly fitted into that category.
"At first, I felt overwhelmed with this new world – it was not as if I could go home and talk it through with my parents. Would they even know what I was talking about? But it did not take long before I adapted to my situation. The staffroom was alive with witty banter and funny anecdotes. I loved the warmth and humour and grew to understand the underlying cynicism that most of them had – the fact that society as a whole despised them.
"The inhumane penalties and chemical ‘cures’ enforced by outdated laws. I grew to recognise the differences between those brave enough to present themselves overtly – ‘take me as you find me’ – and those who lived a secret, fearful life.”
While Elaine enjoyed writing she never found the time while being a hairdresser and later having children and family to care for.
But when she retired from her career later as a civil servant and teacher, she joined creative writing groups in the East Midlands and has since been highly commended in magazine ‘Writer’s Forum’.
She has also wrote another novel, called ‘The Pit’ which is an environmental-themed story in a similar style to Watershed Down.
But her latest book ‘Violet Eyes’ is based on her experience of leaving leaving home and joining the glossy world of London hairdressing in the 60s.
The main character – a young girl called ‘Christine’ – wants to escape from her home life and longs for love. She meets Frank, who is rich, good-looking, and famous, but the two of them are drawn to each other for very different reasons in Elaine’s novel.
The author added: “I started to write properly when I retired, and the growing media coverage of LGBT matters by then prompted my early memories.
“On the surface, London’s hairdressing world in the 1960s is a world of glamour, wealth, and celebrity. A world of excitement and opportunity. But all is not what it at first seems and the superficial gloss masks something deeper, more sinister.”
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Voltera will be backed by EQT Infrastructure and plans to invest several billion to address the challenges around fleet EV charging that include delivering scalable power in strategic locations
HERNDON, Va., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EdgeConneX®, the pioneer in global Hyperlocal to Hyperscale Data Center Solutions, announces the launch of Voltera. Rising from the EdgeConnex history of space and power innovations, Voltera builds, owns, and operates charging facilities that enable electric vehicle (EV) deployment and operation at scale. With equity backing from EQT Infrastructure and a team with deep experience deploying charging infrastructure, Voltera is uniquely positioned to help solve EV infrastructure challenges as the world prepares for a more sustainable future.
"As a pioneer in the digital infrastructure industry, EdgeConneX has solved many of the same challenges EV fleet operators and automakers face – acquiring, permitting, powering and operating sites in strategic locations, while ensuring customers' speed to market," says EdgeConneX CEO Randy Brouckman. "It's a highly logical and practical application of our long-developed data center innovations to solve another very real and significant challenge. Voltera will advance the transportation industry like EdgeConneX did digital infrastructure. It's really all a part of our commitment to sustainable innovation."
Voltera's customers are companies that have a pressing need to power EVs at scale. That includes fleet operators looking to electrify without disrupting operations or investing significant time and upfront capital to install EV charging infrastructure, as well as automakers looking to deploy charging infrastructure to support EV sales. Siting, acquiring, powering, building, and operating strategically located, fit-for-purpose charging facilities, Voltera is the full-service partner these companies rely on to support EV deployment and operations at scale.
"Fleet operators, automakers, and consumers alike are adopting electric vehicles at a rapidly accelerating pace. Lagging far behind, though, is the power infrastructure needed to support EVs at scale," says Voltera CEO Matt Horton. "We have to bridge that gap if we're going to make zero-emission transportation a reality. That's what Voltera is doing, and it's why I'm so excited to be part of this team."
EQT Infrastructure has made several investments in clean transportation and was looking for opportunities to help develop the EV charging infrastructure necessary to support vehicle electrification. "Through our work with EdgeConneX, we understand that the capabilities needed to deliver critical infrastructure for transport electrification at scale are similar to the capabilities EdgeConneX developed as a leading data center provider," says EQT Partner Jan Vesely. "In Voltera, EQT sees an opportunity to partner with a company that can drive positive change, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing EV infrastructure, and we are excited to back their expansive ambitions."
To learn more about Voltera visit: www.volterapower.com.
About EdgeConneX
Backed by EQT, a global investment organization, EdgeConneX provides a full range of sustainable data center solutions worldwide. We work closely with our customers to offer choices in location, scale and type of facility, from Hyperlocal to Hyperscale. EdgeConneX is a global leader in anytime, anywhere, and any scale data center services for a diverse portfolio of industries, including Content, Cloud, Networks, Gaming, Automotive, SaaS, IoT, HPC, Security, and more. With a mission predicated on taking care of our customers, our people, and our planet, EdgeConneX strives to Empower Your Edge. For more information, please visit edgeconnex.com.
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200-year-old tree explodes because of Oregon heat wave, expert says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - During the seven-day heat wave in Portland, a huge branch of an oak tree broke and fell in the Eastmoreland neighborhood, taking down power lines with it. It looks like the heat may have caused the tree to explode.
The tree, estimated to be more than 200 years old, looked perfectly healthy, but seven days of temperatures at 95 degrees or above may have been the cause of the branch falling. The branch was estimated to weigh roughly 30,000 pounds.
No one was hurt and the property damage was minimal. But it was a healthy and regularly maintained tree.
The old oak had just gone through the longest heat wave on record in the Portland area.
That kind of heat is not healthy for people, but it’s also not healthy for even the oldest and most resilient trees.
Arborist Michael Jolliff told KPTV how intense heat can cause a tree to explode.
“That [heat] tends to cause thermal changes inside the tree in the wood tissues and also the buildup of gases inside the tree,” he said. “That can be explosive and sudden.”
Jolliff said these explosions happen in the big old trees, especially oaks, the kind loved for the shade they bring in the summer’s heat. He said the weight of these trees is also a factor.
“We have seen it in a sense explode because, under that amount of weight, you hear it. It’s very dynamic,” he said.
The aftermath looks like an explosion, too, as the tree spontaneously pulled itself apart.
In Powell Park last week, another huge branch came down. Jolliff said there was some rot there, but he also thinks heat and the massive tree’s weight played a part.
A warming climate could mean people will see more explosions in trees, he said.
“We’re going to continue to see it because of the way the heat is trending,” said Jolliff. “There isn’t any real precursor or warnings, and that’s the problem. No tree is perfectly safe.”
Jolliff said sometimes they can brace a tree’s possible failure points, but that is not foolproof.
The heritage tree survived more than 200 years and a slew of ice storms. But Portland’s heat may have been too much for one of Eastmoreland’s favorite old oaks.
The tree will have to be completely removed.
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Ag industry leaders collaborate to bridge the gap between digital farm data & financial insights
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conservis, a global leader in solutions-driven farm management systems (FMS), and Eide Bailly, a top 25 CPA and consulting firm, announce a partnership to promote deeper understanding around the benefits of farm data optimization and the related financial decision-making strategies on the farm.
The revolution surrounding agriculture data, beyond spreadsheets, is here to stay. Conservis is providing clients with real-time farm data across the operation, including per acre and per bushel breakouts, revenue by crop, and instant snapshots of grain contracts.
"CPA firms can help growers extract maximum value from farm data," said Scott Schmidt, Conservis VP of Business Development & Partnerships. "When a grower shares their FMS data, it allows the CPA to provide better informed and more comprehensive insights that improves fiscal planning and optimizes outcomes."
Producers can share timely reports with their CPAs on anything from inventory to land rental expenses, resulting in a comprehensive financial picture. Conservis and Eide Bailly believe that accurate, insightful financial advice requires this kind of data that an FMS provides.
"Growers are fantastic at taking care of their crops," said Steve Troyer, Eide Bailly CPA, Partner-in-Charge of Ag producers. "Why should they spend extra hours on paperwork and bookkeeping? CPAs can help them interpret their FMS data, empowering them to make timely, insightful decisions."
The collaboration is an opportunity to bridge the gap between farm data and farm decisions while emphasizing the unique strengths of both organizations. With real-time data from Conservis, Eide Bailly can help clients better interpret data, make analyses, and ultimately enhance their financial decisions.
Eide Bailly is a top 25 CPA and consulting firm. The firm's CPAs and business advisors work with clients to imagine what's possible and bring that vision to life when planning in an ever-changing environment, navigating complex compliance requirements, optimizing operations, investing in digital transformation, and simply asking what comes next.
Conservis is a global powerhouse in farm management software, providing both row and permanent crop growers the digital tools and information needed for success. The web and mobile platforms deliver comprehensive planning tools, real-time data capture, and insightful analytics to support better decision making and efficient reporting.
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The company's rapid growth in the country continues with the addition of the latest all-inclusive property
Wyndham Grand Cancun All-Inclusive Resort & Villas sits oceanfront in Cancun's Hotel Zone and is the first Wyndham Grand in Mexico.
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across over 95 countries, announces today the upcoming opening of Wyndham Grand Cancun All-Inclusive Resort & Villas through a franchise agreement with Grupo Cancun. The resort, which will be the first Wyndham Grand in Mexico, is now accepting reservations and will open on November 1st, 2022.
The hotel will join the exclusive collection of approximately 65 Wyndham Grand hotels and resorts, which has a global presence in key regions such as China, Vietnam, Turkey, Germany, the United States. Wyndham Grand offers an approachable yet distinctive service. The brand is a unique choice for travelers seeking an exceptional, premium hospitality experience. This hotel opening continues the Company's rapid growth in Mexico, adding to the portfolio of more than 65 hotels and resorts in cities such as Mexico City, Monterrey, Tulum, Guadalajara, Playa del Carmen and Puebla.
Located in the Hotel Zone of this renowned beach destination, the oceanfront property features timeless Mexican architecture across its 364 guest rooms, suites and villas, and common spaces. Guests can choose from seven restaurants and indulge in cuisine ranging from Italian and Brazilian to Japanese and of course, traditional Mexican food. Additionally, the resort offers five bars, four pools, daily activities for all ages, a spa, gym, retail shops, beach club, tennis courts, a kids club, and more.
"With more than three decades of experience, we see that we are in an increasingly globalized world and recognized an opportunity to strengthen our international position through working with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts," said Abelardo Vara, President, Grupo Cancún. "As the world's largest hotel franchising company, Wyndham has a strong sales and reservation system, which helps guide guests who are dreaming of their next destination to visit. As the resort converts to Wyndham Grand Cancun All-Inclusive Resort & Villas, we look forward to partnering with their highly professional team."
"Wyndham Grand resorts offer everyday travelers experiences in some of the world's most sought-after destinations, which now includes Cancun," said Scott LePage, President, Americas at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. "Travelers can expect an upscale experience in the heart of the destination and immerse themselves in the Mexican culture through the resort's wide range of dining experiences and activities."
The opening of Wyndham Grand Cancun All-Inclusive Resort & Villas comes at a time when travelers are seeking easy-to-plan vacations. A recent survey, commissioned by Wyndham and conducted by OnePoll, found that 75% of travelers believe the best way to travel is booking an all-inclusive trip and 77% believe that an all-inclusive vacation is the least stressful way to travel.
Wyndham Grand Cancun All-Inclusive Resort & Villas will become part of the company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program on November 1 2022, offering over 95 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information or to make reservations visit Wyndham's website.
About Wyndham Grand
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Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Marine Gen. Michael Langley took over as the top U.S. commander for Africa on Tuesday, heading U.S. military operations on a continent with some of the most active and dangerous insurgent groups and a relatively small Pentagon footprint.
Langley, who made history on Saturday when he became the first African American in the Marine Corps to be promoted to four-star general, took over U.S. Africa Command in a ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. He is the second African American to lead the command, which has about 6,000-7,000 troops across the continent.
Speaking at the ceremony, the outgoing commander, Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, noted the often limited troops and resources allocated to the continent. “There is a new challenge every day and we don’t have resources to throw at those challenges. So we have to think,” said Townsend, who is retiring after 40 years in the military. “America cannot afford to ignore Africa. The continent is full of potential but it’s also full of challenges and it’s standing at a historic crossroads.
For years, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, turmoil in the Middle East, a greater focus on an increasingly combative and competitive China and the recent war in Ukraine have dominated the Pentagon’s attention. But insurgent groups, including al-Qaida and Islamic State militants, flourish in ungoverned spaces in Africa, a nd al-Shabab continues to be a significant threat in Somalia.
Earlier this year, Townsend warned Congress that the U.S. was “marching in place at best” and “may be backsliding” in Somalia, because of former president Donald Trump’s decision to pull all of the roughly 700 U.S. troops out of the country in his final days in office. His decision forced commanders to rotate small teams of special operations forces and intelligence personnel into the country for short periods of time in order to provide some limited support to the Somali National Army and the mission there.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier this spring authorized the return of about 400 U.S. troops to the embattled country.
On Tuesday, Austin noted that decision, saying that the persistent U.S. military presence to train and assist Somali forces is crucial as al-Shabab’s attacks on civilians grow more lethal and brazen.
He added that the African continent is “on the front lines of many of this century’s most pressing threats—from mass migration to food insecurity, from COVID-19 to the climate crisis, from the drumbeat of autocracy to the dangers of terrorism.” And he said China is expanding its military footprint there, looking to build bases in Africa and seeking to “undermine U.S. relations with African peoples, governments and militaries.”
Both Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, noted the historic nature of Langley’s appointment.
The Marine, said Milley, “is the right leader at the right time with the right skills to lead this command.”
And Austin, who is the first African American to serve as Pentagon chief, said that young Marines around the world are watching Langley.
“Your extraordinary achievement reminds them that they belong,” said Austin. “And it reminds them that the United States military is deeply committed to making progress, and to breaking down barriers, and to opening its arms wide to all qualified Americans who hear the call to serve their country.”
Langley, who was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marines in 1985. His father was in the Air Force.
He told the gathering that his father always told him to aim high. And now, he said, “I know I have a lot to do. We have a lot to do, as we look at the African continent and their quest for proper security and stability.”
The Marine Corps, which traces its roots to 1775, did not accept Black men in its ranks until 1942, a turnabout that followed the attack on the American air base at Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the U.S. entry into World War II.
Most recently, Langley was commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic and Marine Forces Command. He also commanded troops in Afghanistan.
Army Gen. William “Kip” Ward, also African American, was the first commander of Africa Command when it was launched in 2007.
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(The Hill) — Voters in Wisconsin are set to pick the candidates on Tuesday for their marquee statewide races of the 2022 midterm elections, while Minnesota voters are set to choose a replacement for the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-Minn.).
Meanwhile, voters in Vermont appear likely to get a little bit closer to a history-making decision: sending the first woman to represent the state in Congress.
Here are six races to watch in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Vermont on Tuesday.
Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial primary
The Republican primary to take on Gov. Tony Evers (D) this fall is the latest proxy war unfolding between former President Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Trump is backing businessman Tim Michels in the race, while Pence came out in support of former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch late last month.
Recent polling in the race has been relatively scarce, but what’s clear is that it’s expected to be a tight race. A Marquette Law School poll conducted shortly after Michels scored Trump’s endorsement in early June found him and Kleefisch in a dead heat, while an Emerson College poll released over the weekend showed Kleefisch with a 2-point lead – still within the survey’s margin of error.
But there’s at least one complicating factor: both the Marquette poll and Emerson survey included Republican Kevin Nicholson among the list of candidates. Nicholson dropped out of the race in July, and it’s unclear whom his supporters will vote for on Tuesday.
Michels has also spent heavily in the race, dropping some $11 million of his own money into his campaign as of late July.
Wisconsin Senate primaries
The Democratic Senate primary was once seen as among the most competitive of the 2022 election cycle.
But that all changed in recent weeks as three of the top-tier candidates in the race suspended their campaigns and threw their support behind Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who’s now the clear favorite to clinch the nomination on Tuesday.
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), meanwhile, is facing only one primary rival, David Schroeder, though the challenge isn’t seen as a serious threat to Johnson’s renomination.
Still, the Senate primaries are still poised to be closely watched because they will set up one of the most high-stakes general election match-ups of the year. Johnson is deeply loathed by Democrats and they’re eager to oust him this year. What’s more, a win in Wisconsin could prove pivotal for Democrats as they look to hold onto their paper-thin Senate majority.
Wisconsin 3rd District Democratic primary
Rep. Ron Kind’s (D-Wis.) decision not to seek reelection this year in Wisconsin’s redrawn 3rd Congressional District set off a scramble among Democrats to succeed him.
Among those running for the Democratic nomination are former Army Captain Deb McGrath, small business owner Rebecca Cooke and La Crosse City Councilor Mark Neumann. But the favorite to clinch the party’s nod on Tuesday is state Sen. Brad Pfaff, a former staffer for Kind and the top fundraiser in the primary.
The eventual winner will go on to face Republican Derrick Van Orden in the November general election. Van Orden, who unsuccessfully challenged Kind in 2020, is unopposed in the Tuesday primary and has already gotten outside support from groups like the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), a super PAC aligned with House GOP leadership.
While Democrats are eager to hold onto Kind’s seat, it won’t be an easy task. The 3rd District leans Republican and Democrats no longer have the advantage of a longtime incumbent running for the seat.
Vermont at-large district primary
After Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) announced his retirement last year, Vermont’s lone House member, Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) launched a bid to replace him, leaving his seat open for the taking.
Ultimately, five Democrats announced campaigns to succeed Welch in the House, but the field has since winnowed down to three candidates: state Sen. Becca Balint, Lt. Gov. Molly Gray and physician Louis Meyers.
Balint and Gray, however, are seen as the most likely picks on Tuesday. Both have raised around the same amount of money for their campaigns and have their own lists of high-profile supporters. Balint has the endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), while Leahy has said that he cast his ballot for Gray.
If either woman wins on Tuesday, she will very likely go on to make history in November by becoming the first female to represent Vermont on Capitol Hill. While three Republicans are vying for the nomination to succeed Welch, Vermont’s at-large House seat leans heavily Democratic.
Minnesota 5th District Democratic primary
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) will become the latest member of the “squad” – the group of progressive representatives – to face a primary challenge on Tuesday.
All in all, she’s facing four rival Democrats as she looks to secure a third term in the House, but her main challenge comes from Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, who’s racked up a list of Minnesota-based endorsers.
But ousting Omar won’t be easy. While Samuels has raised more than $1 million for his primary campaign, it’s still short of the roughly $2.4 million that Omar has pulled in. At the same time, the two-term congresswoman has the support of many of her fellow House members.
Still, Omar has proven a divisive figure since winning her seat in 2018; she’s a much-beloved figure among progressives, but has occasionally prompted frustration among her party’s moderate and establishment wings.
Of course, other “squad” members who have faced primary challenges this year – most recently Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) – have won renomination.
Minnesota 1st District special election
Republican Brad Finstad and Democrat Jeffrey Ettinger are facing off on Tuesday in a contest that will determine who will serve out the remainder of the late Rep. Jim Hagedorn’s (R-Minn.) term.
The district leans heavily Republican, making Finstad the heavy favorite heading into the Tuesday race.
But that doesn’t mean the results won’t carry any weight. Special elections are often seen as indicators of which party has momentum ahead of November. If Ettinger wins on Tuesday night – or even if he comes close – it will likely be seen as a sign that the political landscape may be improving for Democrats.
At the same time, both Finstad and Ettinger will also appear on the primary ballot on Tuesday that will decide the two parties’ nominees in the November general election. Ettinger isn’t facing a serious challenge, though Finstad will see a rematch against state Rep. Jeremy Munson, who lost a May primary for the special election by only about 1 percentage point. | https://www.ksn.com/news/politics/key-races-to-watch-in-wisconsin-minnesota-and-vermont-primaries/ | 2022-08-09T14:19:55Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/politics/key-races-to-watch-in-wisconsin-minnesota-and-vermont-primaries/ | true |
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Germany's chancellor has reiterated his call for the men's and women's national football teams to receive equal pay. While failing to commit to the idea, Germany's FA has expressed a willingness to "discuss" the issue.
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf (third from left) led Chancellor Olaf Scholz (right) on a tour of the German FA's base
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday took his equal pay demand directly to the German Football Association (DFB) in Frankfurt. Scholz addressed the issue in a statement to reporters following a tour of DFB headquarters.
The question is "how can we get more girls interested in football? And bonuses are part of that," the 64-year-old chancellor said. "My point of view is well known. From my point of view, this is something political and different from salary negotiations."
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf, who, along with Vice President Celia Sasic and Director Oliver Bierhoff accompanied Scholz on his tour, expressed a willingness to discuss the issue, although he stopped well short of committing to the principle of equal pay.
Neuendorf, who took the helm of the DFB just last March, stressed that he understood the argument that "that equal work and success must and should be valued equally... I am prepared to discuss in our committees whether our bonus system is still up to date or whether it should be adjusted."
The chancellor said he welcomed the fact that the DFB appeared open to making changes on the issue.
Olaf Scholz first took up the cause of equal pay for Germany's men's and women's footballers in a tweet posted during the group stage of this summer's Euros in England.
"It's 2022. Women and men should be paid equally," the chancellor tweeted. "This also applies to sports, especially for national teams."
Scholz reiterated his sentiment on German public television during the halftime break in the final, which Germany lost 2-1 to England in extra time.
Germany's women each received a bonus payment of €30,000 ($30.710) for finishing second at the summer's tournament. They would have received €60,000 had they won the title. By comparison, the German men would have received bonuses of €400,000 had they won last year's Euros.
Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg used a public television appearance over the weekend to praise the chancellor's efforts.
"But then we also have to do something about it. Not just talk, but also follow up with action," she said. The coach, who has also called for a minimum, livable wage for players in the Bundesliga, also said she believed the current momentum in women's football makes real change possible.
"The European Championship generated a lot of enthusiasm. That's why I'm very proud of the women and hope that it will have a long-lasting effect," the chancellor added.
The issue of equal pay between the men's and women's national teams has been a bone of contention over the past couple of years. This past May, US Soccer announced that it had reached an agreement to equalize the World Cup prize money awarded to its men's and women's teams.
"This is a truly historic moment. These agreements have changed the game forever here in the United States and have the potential to change the game around the world," said US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone.
The US thus joined Finland, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands, who had previously announced deals to implement equal pay for their men's and women's national teams.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplify Publishing Group, formerly known as Mascot Books, is pleased to announce an equity investment by Mudita Venture Partners and the appointment of two board members.
"As the nation's leading hybrid publisher, Amplify Publishing Group has a stellar reputation and an established track record of helping authors successfully bring their content to market," said Josh Linkner, managing partner at Mudita.
Linkner has been founder and CEO of five tech companies and currently serves as founding partner of ImpactEleven, a leading keynote speaker training organization. He is the author of four books, including two New York Times bestsellers, and will serve as APG's chairman.
"APG identified the need for a high-quality alternative to traditional publishing that provides authors with next-level service, and they have proven they can fill that void," said Linkner.
APG also welcomes the talents of longtime business journalist and media executive Eric Schurenberg to its board as director and editor-in-chief. Schurenberg was most recently the CEO of Mansueto Ventures, home to Inc. and Fast Company. In his role at APG, Schurenberg will steer the company's editorial direction.
"This company is revolutionizing and expanding not only the world of books, but also the topic areas their titles cover. I have been a fan of the organization for a while. Now, I am excited to be a part of the team," Schurenberg said.
"We are pleased to welcome Josh Linkner and Eric Schurenberg to the APG family," said publisher and CEO Naren Aryal. "The investment from Mudita Venture Partners coincides with our twentieth anniversary and our consolidation of our imprints under the Amplify Publishing Group umbrella. We are ready to continue working with exceptional authors on impactful titles."
A pioneer in the field of hybrid publishing, APG is known for bringing high-quality books to market across genres and experience levels—making the company one of the leading change agents in the push to democratize publishing. APG is currently home to six imprints: Amplify Publishing, RealClear Publishing, Tagged Publishing, Mascot Books, Subplot Publishing, and Mascot Kids.
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is arguing that it’s time for Georgia to use its budget surplus to invest in its residents, accusing Gov. Brian Kemp and other Republicans of hurting the state by prioritizing low taxes and low spending.
With the state flush with $7 billion in extra funds, Abrams has proposed $1 billion in new spending, including expanding Medicaid and giving raises to teachers, state police and prison guards.
“What I’m saying is let’s put Georgians to work. Let’s invest in Georgians,” Abrams told The Associated Press in an interview ahead of a speech on the economy she’s expected to deliver Tuesday. “Let’s use the resources that are in our state to do what’s right for the people of the state.”
Trailing in the polls, Abrams is focusing on the economy as she looks to press reset on an issue that has emerged as a top vulnerability for Democrats across the U.S. this year amid inflation and high gas prices. Kemp is hoping the economy is an especially potent issue for him in Georgia this year as he points to billions of new investment in the state under his administration.
“This team has put our state on the path to greater economic opportunity for all who call the Peach State home,” Kemp said in a campaign speech last month in the Atlanta suburb of McDonough. “We brought good paying jobs to every corner of Georgia, landed the largest economic development deals in our state’s history, passed the biggest income tax cut on record, and kept government out of your way and out of your pocket.”
Kemp plans to unveil his own plans on Thursday for some of Georgia’s surplus. It’s likely to include another round of state income tax rebates plus a property tax break for homeowners, said a Kemp campaign official with knowledge of the governor’s plans who spoke on condition of anonymity to preview the announcement.
Nodding at Abrams’ work as a voting rights advocate, Kemp said she shares responsibility for the surging inflation and stubbornly high gas prices by helping get Joe Biden elected. He calls it the “Biden-Abrams agenda.”
The question is whether pocketbook issues will take precedent over other concerns for voters, including abortion, particularly in a state where a six-week ban is now in effect.
Abrams and other Democrats hope to pivot away from inflation and toward ways government can help voters. Many of her plans are the same as when she ran against Kemp in 2018, including expanding the Medicaid health insurance program to all low-income adults and expanding state aid to small businesses.
But in 2022, Georgia is flush with cash. The state closed its budget year in June with a roughly $5 billion surplus, atop $2.3 billion in surplus from the year before, and a legally protected $4.3 billion rainy-day fund.
Abrams acknowledges austerity may have been necessary during the Great Recession. Now, though, she says Republicans are inflicting a “poverty of imagination and a poverty of thinking” on Georgia by insisting on low spending and tax cuts.
“I liken it to a company that realizes a windfall,” Abrams said. “You can either give dividends to your wealthiest shareholders or you can invest in the infrastructure of your company so you can create more opportunities and create more revenue. I want to do the latter.”
Kemp warns that increasing spending will worsen inflation and argues Abrams will ultimately seek to raise taxes after spending the surplus.
“What she really believes is more government, controlling more and more of your everyday lives, and taking more of your hard-earned paychecks,” Kemp said in McDonough.
Abrams flatly vows not to raise taxes and says her spending plan is sustainable.
The Democrat weaves her argument with other attacks on Kemp. She says permissive gun laws and a law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy will drive away business.
She’s also trying to eclipse Kemp on some policies, arguing for another round of checks to taxpayers like a billion-dollar state income tax rebate Kemp championed earlier this year. Kemp has repeatedly suspended Georgia’s state gas tax for short periods, but Abrams calls for Kemp to pledge now to suspend it until the end of the year. And Abrams has pledged not to repeal a state income tax cut that begins in 2024 and could ultimately reduce taxes by $2 billion.
Kemp said Abrams’ support for his proposals shows voters he’s the one to trust.
“I’m running on my record. You know what Stacey Abrams’ record is? It’s going to be different tomorrow than it was today, I can tell you that,” Kemp said Thursday during a northeast Georgia campaign stop in Toccoa. ”She keeps changing it based on the way the winds are blowing or the way the polling is.”
Abrams notes Georgia ranked 24th among states for per-capita income in the early 2000s but has slid to 40th. Although close observers debate the cause of that, Abrams ascribes it to steering too many benefits to the rich.
She said it’s time to quit subsidizing out-of-state companies to set up shop and pay low wages, the traditional Southern approach to economic development.
“As long as our plans rely on sucking dry our people, then that’s the wrong approach,” Abrams said.
Instead, she said she envisions a focus on small businesses, helping minority-owned businesses catch up and promoting economic mobility in a region of the country where poor people are the least likely to get ahead.
“We can invest in every level of our economy, and everyone can thrive,” she said.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safe Harbor Marinas announced a series of zero emissions investments including deployment of the marine industry's first-ever electric fork truck, a Wiggins Marina eBull, at Safe Harbor City Boatyard.
"The eBull represents a step change in yard operations," said Peter Clark, Chief Development Officer at Safe Harbor Marinas. "It has a 9.5-ton lift capacity and an all-electric power system that can churn for ten hours between charges."
Along with the eBull, Safe Harbor also announced the addition of eight, 100% electric center consoles as part of its Member Fleet, a fleet of vessels available for complimentary use by Safe Harbor Members.
The marina industry leader also completed LED retrofits at 50% of its 130+ properties and began a project to convert 200,000 square feet into a 2.5-megawatt solar facility at Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center.
The focus on zero emission investments is part of something bigger at Safe Harbor. "It is our desire and intention to foster healthier waterfront ecosystems through our sustainability program," said Caitlin Ajax, Vice President of ESG. "Together with our partners, we aim to reduce the marine industry's overall carbon footprint."
Safe Harbor is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. The company is dedicated to providing exceptional service and memorable experiences to the global boating community.
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PLANO, Texas , Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced that it was selected to participate in the Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes (RAMP) Phase II initiative. RAMP is a program established by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to develop secure design and prototyping capabilities to demonstrate how the DoD can securely leverage state-of-the-art microelectronics technologies without depending on a closed-security architecture fabrication process or facility.
In 2020, the DoD designated Microsoft as a central RAMP partner, as the DoD looked to leverage commercial industry expertise to modernize practices. Siemens has long been Microsoft's lead partner for enabling electronic design automation (EDA) in the cloud, and as part of the RAMP Phase II program, this collaboration extends into secure, cloud-based environments also built on the Microsoft Azure Government platform.
Siemens' contribution to RAMP Phase II will initially focus on physical or "back-end" integrated circuit (IC) design via Siemens' Calibre® platform, as this part of design creation is particularly challenging due to tight coupling of design techniques with the specific wafer fabrication processes targeted. Siemens' Calibre platform is the industry's golden back-end verification solution. Deployed throughout the global semiconductor ecosystem as the signoff solution of choice, the Calibre platform sets the pace for IC verification accuracy, reliability and performance.
"Siemens is pleased that Microsoft has agreed to extend our relationship into their RAMP II program," said Michael Buehler-Garcia, vice president for Calibre Design Solutions Product Management. "This additional collaboration will help to demonstrate that semiconductors designed through the RAMP II program can leverage Siemens' industry-leading verification expertise. Additionally, expanding our cloud collaboration with Microsoft Azure Government is expected to generate valuable insights that can be fed back into the RAMP program in an effort to enhance the design and security of next-generation integrated circuits derived from the DoD's RAMP program."
Microsoft is utilizing all elements of the Calibre platform including its physical (DRC) layout vs. schematic (LVS), reliability, and extraction solutions for the RAMP II program. The Calibre platform's interface offerings allow IC designers to interactively use Calibre with any design creation flow selected by RAMP II participating companies.
"Siemens's participation in the RAMP program brings the industry-leading back-end verification solution for DoD's use for secure development of microelectronics for defense technologies," said Mujtaba Hamid, general manager, Silicon, Modeling and Simulation, Microsoft. "Our experience with Siemens for EDA on the cloud to address commercial customer needs is now being leveraged in the RAMP Phase II program, to help the government and the defense industry develop silicon with secure access to advanced commercial design processes."
Siemens Digital Industries Software is driving transformation to enable a digital enterprise where engineering, manufacturing and electronics design meet tomorrow. The Xcelerator portfolio helps companies of all sizes create and leverage digital twins that provide organizations with new insights, opportunities and levels of automation to drive innovation. For more information on Siemens Digital Industries Software products and services, visit siemens.com/software or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Where today meets tomorrow.
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In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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(KTLA) – Actress Anne Heche is in a coma following a fiery crash in Los Angeles’ Mar Vista neighborhood on Friday.
A friend had previously said Monday that the actress was in stable condition, but her representative now says Heche is in a coma.
“Shortly after the accident, Anne Heche became unconscious, slipping into a coma and is in critical condition,” a spokesperson said. “She had significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention.”
Heche is potentially facing a slew of charges, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Those charges could range from DUI, speeding and/or hit-and-run.
Following the crash, the 53-year-old was taken in an ambulance to a local hospital. She suffered significant injuries and serious burns, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Police say she appeared to be under the influence and was acting erratically.
Police got a warrant to draw Heche’s blood, but those results could take weeks, TMZ previously reported.
Shortly before 11 a.m. Friday, Heche’s speeding car came to a T-shaped intersection and ran off the road and into a house in the Mar Vista section of Los Angeles’ Westside, LAPD officer Tony Im said.
The car came to a stop inside the two-story house and started a fire that took nearly 60 firefighters more than an hour to douse, according to the LAFD.
Video showed a blue Mini Cooper Clubman, badly damaged and burned, being towed out of the home, with a woman sitting up on a stretcher and struggling as firefighters put her in an ambulance.
No other injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, announced today that in response to customer demand, it is expanding its injection molding manufacturing partner network in the U.S. This will increase capacity for domestic resources, offering customers more flexibility and reduced supply chain risks.
"At Fictiv, our goal is to offer the highest quality parts that meet our customers' changing needs," said Jean Olivieri, chief operations officer at Fictiv. "We serve a variety of industries, and each customer may have different priorities such as lead times, price, or risk. We listen to them and offer optimized solutions."
According to Fictiv's 2022 State of Manufacturing Report, 65% of U.S. manufacturing companies would prefer to increase onshoring due to continued international supply chain disruptions. With more customers seeking options to manufacture domestically, Fictiv's geographically diversified injection molding services provides customers with the flexibility to choose the best solutions for their business.
"Injection molding plays a critical role in scaling the product offerings for several business units of our organization," said Dr. James Vetter, co-founder and chief medical officer of TransMed7. "With today's continuing concerns about unexpected supply chain issues, it is immensely comforting to have Fictiv as a partner, not just for overseas production but also for domestic manufacturing resources. Fictiv's proven track record of dependable communication at key points in component development, final scaling processes, and meticulous attention to detail have always been huge strengths and we are pleased to learn they are expanding operations in the U.S."
Fictiv offers injection molding services for medical, aerospace, robotics, automotive, and consumer electronics applications. To learn more about Fictiv's injection molding services, visit the company's website.
Fictiv is the operating system (OS) for custom manufacturing that makes it faster, easier, and more efficient to source and supply mechanical parts. Its intelligent OS, supported by best-in-class operations talent, orchestrates a network of highly vetted and managed partners around the globe for fast, high-quality manufacturing, from quote to delivery. To date, Fictiv has manufactured more than 20 million parts for early-stage companies and large enterprises alike, helping them innovate with agility and get products to market faster.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new research paper, DoubleLine Global Bond Portfolio Manager Bill Campbell concludes Russia's financial resilience in the face of Western sanctions has demonstrated the China-Russia axis as a viable political and economic rival to the West.
"In light of Russian resilience, including the strength of Russia's currency and current account surplus," Mr. Campbell writes, "the China-Russia axis has gained credibility as an exemplar to other sovereign governments seeking alternatives to a world order once dominated by the G-7 countries.
"Western sanctions against Russia have not only failed to work as intended, they also have accelerated trends in global trade and finance to the disadvantage of the West. Investors should keep these developments on their radar, as resulting opportunities in emerging markets and infrastructure projects are likely to become more apparent in the quarters and years ahead."
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Study conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group highlights the prevalence of software supply chain risks in cloud-native applications
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today revealed new research based on a recent survey of 350 application development, information technology, and cybersecurity decision-makers. The research, conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) and commissioned in part by the Synopsys Software Integrity Group, highlighted within the "Walking the Line: GitOps and Shift Left Security: Scalable, Developer-centric Supply Chain Security Solutions" eBook shows that software supply chain risk extends beyond open source.
In response to software supply chain attacks such as Log4Shell, SolarWinds, and Kaseya, 73% of respondents say they have increased their efforts significantly to secure their organizations' software supply chain through a variety of security initiatives. These initiatives include the adoption of some form of strong multifactor authentication technology (33%), investment in application security testing controls (32%), and improved asset discovery to update their organization's attack surface inventory (30%). Despite those efforts, 34% of organizations report that their applications have been exploited due to a known vulnerability in open source software (OSS) within the last 12 months, with 28% having suffered a previously unknown ("zero-day") exploit found in open source software.
As the scale of OSS usage increases, its presence in applications will naturally increase as well. Current pressure to improve software supply chain risk management has placed a spotlight on software Bills of Materials (SBOMs). But exploding OSS usage and lackluster OSS management has made the compilation of SBOMs complex—as confirmed in the ESG research, which shows that 39% of survey respondents marked this task as a challenge of using OSS.
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"As organizations are witnessing the level of potential impact that a software supply chain security vulnerability or breach can have on their business through high-profile headlines, the prioritization of a proactive security strategy is now a foundational business imperative," said Jason Schmitt, general manager of the Synopsys Software Integrity Group. "While managing open source risk is a critical component of managing software supply chain risk in cloud-native applications, we must also recognize that the risk extends beyond open source components. Infrastructure-as-code, containers, APIs, code repositories—the list goes on and on and must all be accounted for to ensure a holistic approach to software supply chain security."
While open source software may be the original supply chain concern, the shift toward cloud-native application development has organizations concerned about the risks posed to additional nodes of their supply chain. This includes not only additional aspects of source code, but also how cloud-native applications are stored, packaged, and deployed, as well as how they interface with one another through application programming interfaces (APIs). Nearly half (45%) of survey respondents identified APIs as the vector most susceptible to attack, along with data storage repositories (42%) and application container images (34%).
Nearly all (99%) of respondents said their organizations either currently use, or plan to use, OSS within the next 12 months. While concerns exist with the maintenance, security, and trustworthiness of these open source projects, the top concern relates to the scale at which open source is being leveraged within application development. Fifty-four percent of organizations list "having a high percentage of application code that is open source" as their primary concern.
"With the recent US Presidential Executive Order (14028) to improve the nation's cybersecurity, there is significant interest around the importance of a concept known as a software Bill of Materials," said Tim Mackey, principal security strategist within the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center. "Effectively, an SBOM allows operators of software to know what third-party software producers included in their applications, whether it be from an open source, commercial or contracted third party. This knowledge is critical when designing a patch management process, as without it there is an incomplete view of the software risks present in any application—regardless of origin. Armed with this information, once the next zero-day vulnerability of Log4Shell proportions emerges (and it will) your organization will be able to act quickly and effectively to defend against attacks targeting third-party software components."
Survey findings also suggest that although developer-focused security and "shifting left"—a concept focused on enabling developers to conduct security testing earlier in the development lifecycle—is growing among organizations building cloud-native applications, 97% of organizations have experienced a security incident involving their cloud-native applications within the last 12 months.
Faster release cycles are also presenting security challenges for all teams. Application development (41%) and DevOps (45%) teams agree that developers often skip established security processes, while a majority of application developers (55%) agree that security teams lack visibility into development processes. Sixty-eight percent of respondents indicated that they are highly prioritizing adopting developer-focused security solutions and shifting some security responsibilities to developers, although more developers (45%) are currently responsible for application security testing than security teams (40%). These developers are twice as likely to use internally developed or open source security tools than specialized third-party vendor solutions.
At the same time, developers are playing a bigger role in securing the software supply chain of cloud-native applications, yet only 36% of security teams reported being comfortable with development teams taking responsibility for testing. Concerns such as overburdening development teams with additional tooling and responsibilities, disrupting innovation and velocity, and obtaining oversight around security efforts remain the biggest obstacles to developer-led application security efforts.
Those interested in learning more about the research can download a complimentary copy of the "Walking the Line: GitOps and Shift Left Security: Scalable, Developer-centric Supply Chain Security Solutions" eBook or read our blog post with more in-depth insights into the survey's findings.
Attendees of the Black Hat USA conference are welcome to visit us at booth #1560 in the expo hall to discuss these findings in more depth.
To learn more about how Synopsys Software Integrity Group is able to minimize security risks while maximizing speed and productivity, visit: www.synopsys.com/software-integrity.html
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A driver of a possibly stolen tow truck evaded police by jumping onto a motorcycle and escaping in an underground parking lot of an apartment complex in North Hollywood Monday night.
Someone first reported the stolen tow truck shortly after 10 p.m. which prompted a pursuit, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
During the pursuit of the tow truck, the driver came to an intersection where a motorcycle was parked in the middle of the road.
It was unclear if the motorcycle belonged to someone else or if someone had left the motorcycle for the driver to escape on. Once the pursuit driver got onto the motorcycle, police ground units stopped following the driver and only the police air unit continued.
The driver was traveling at speeds of up to 100 mph on the motorcycle through areas like Tujunga, Sunland, Sun Valley until reaching North Hollywood.
Once in North Hollywood, the driver went inside an underground parking garage of an apartment complex located on Otsego Street and Fair Avenue.
It was unclear if officers located the driver. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/police-chase-a-vehicle-in-the-san-fernando-valley-3/3329946/ | 2022-08-09T14:28:24Z | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/police-chase-a-vehicle-in-the-san-fernando-valley-3/3329946/ | true |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplify Publishing Group, formerly known as Mascot Books, is pleased to announce an equity investment by Mudita Venture Partners and the appointment of two board members.
"As the nation's leading hybrid publisher, Amplify Publishing Group has a stellar reputation and an established track record of helping authors successfully bring their content to market," said Josh Linkner, managing partner at Mudita.
Linkner has been founder and CEO of five tech companies and currently serves as founding partner of ImpactEleven, a leading keynote speaker training organization. He is the author of four books, including two New York Times bestsellers, and will serve as APG's chairman.
"APG identified the need for a high-quality alternative to traditional publishing that provides authors with next-level service, and they have proven they can fill that void," said Linkner.
APG also welcomes the talents of longtime business journalist and media executive Eric Schurenberg to its board as director and editor-in-chief. Schurenberg was most recently the CEO of Mansueto Ventures, home to Inc. and Fast Company. In his role at APG, Schurenberg will steer the company's editorial direction.
"This company is revolutionizing and expanding not only the world of books, but also the topic areas their titles cover. I have been a fan of the organization for a while. Now, I am excited to be a part of the team," Schurenberg said.
"We are pleased to welcome Josh Linkner and Eric Schurenberg to the APG family," said publisher and CEO Naren Aryal. "The investment from Mudita Venture Partners coincides with our twentieth anniversary and our consolidation of our imprints under the Amplify Publishing Group umbrella. We are ready to continue working with exceptional authors on impactful titles."
A pioneer in the field of hybrid publishing, APG is known for bringing high-quality books to market across genres and experience levels—making the company one of the leading change agents in the push to democratize publishing. APG is currently home to six imprints: Amplify Publishing, RealClear Publishing, Tagged Publishing, Mascot Books, Subplot Publishing, and Mascot Kids.
Learn about Josh Linkner [here], Eric Schurenberg [here], or Naren Aryal [here]. Visit Mudita Venture Partners [here].
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ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani will not appear as scheduled Tuesday before a special grand jury in Atlanta that’s investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia, his lawyer said.
A judge last month had ordered Giuliani, a Trump lawyer and former New York City mayor, to appear before the special grand jury Tuesday.
But Giuliani’s attorney, Robert Costello, told The Associated Press on Monday that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s overseeing the special grand jury, had excused Giuliani for the day.
Nothing in publicly available court documents indicates that Giuliani is excused from appearing, but McBurney has scheduled a hearing for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to hear arguments on a court filing from Giuliani seeking to delay his appearance. In a court filing Monday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis asked the judge to deny Giuliani’s request for a delay and to instruct him to appear before the special grand jury as ordered.
Willis opened an investigation early last year, and a special grand jury with subpoena power was seated in May at her request.
Last month she filed petitions seeking to compel testimony from seven Trump advisers and associates, including Giuliani. Because they don’t live in Georgia, she had to use a process that involves getting a judge in the state where they live to order them to appear.
New York Supreme Court Justice Thomas Farber on July 13 issued an order directing Giuliani to appear before the special grand jury on Aug. 9 and on any other dates ordered by the court in Atlanta.
Giuliani’s legal team last week asked Willis’ office to delay his appearance, saying he was unable to travel because of a medical procedure. That request was rejected after Willis’ team found evidence on social media that he had traveled since his medical procedure.
A Giuliani attorney then clarified to Willis’s team that Giuliani is not cleared for air travel, but Willis still refused to postpone his appearance, the motion says.
In her Monday court filing, Willis wrote that her team had obtained records indicating that between July 19 and July 21, Giuliani bought multiple airline tickets, including tickets to Rome, Italy, and Zurich, Switzerland, for travel dates between July 22 and July 29. Willis said her team offered to provide alternative transportation — including bus or train fare — if Giuliani wasn’t cleared for air travel.
Giuliani had also offered to appear virtually, for example by Zoom, his motion says.
“It is important to note here that Mr. Giuliani is no way seeking to inappropriately delay, or obstruct these proceedings or avoid giving evidence or testimony that is not subject to some claim of privilege in this matter,” the motion says, noting that Giuliani had appeared virtually before the committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and testified for more than nine hours.
“Mr. Giuliani is willing to do the same here under conditions that replicate a grand jury proceeding,” the motion says.
In the petition for Giuliani’s testimony, Willis identified him as both a personal attorney for Trump and a lead attorney for his campaign.
She wrote that he and others presented a Georgia state Senate subcommittee with a video recording of election workers that Giuliani alleged showed them producing “suitcases” of unlawful ballots from unknown sources, outside the view of election poll watchers.
Within 24 hours of that hearing on Dec. 3, 2020, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office had debunked the video and said that it had found that no voter fraud had taken place at the site. Nevertheless, Giuliani continued to make statements to the public and in subsequent legislative hearings claiming widespread voter fraud using that debunked video, Willis wrote.
Evidence shows that Giuliani’s appearance and testimony at the hearing “was part of a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere,” the petition says.
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Ozzy Osbourne surprises Commonwealth Games after surgery
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Ozzy Osbourne surprised attendees of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games with a mini Black Sabbath reunion.
Osbourne rocked out with his former bandmate, guitarist Tony lommi. The pair performed one of their hits, “Paranoid.”
Jack Osbourne shared photos on Instagram of his 73-year-old father on stage with 74-year-old Iommi.
“Dad and @tonyiommi closed out the #commonwealthgames2022 tonight,” the caption on the photos read.
The elder Osbourne has had some recent health issues, including a surgery in June and contracting Covid-19 in April.
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Manchester United set to sign Adrien Rabiot from Juventus in £15m deal to solve their midfield crisis but France international comes with a trouble-maker reputation... and Old Trafford club insist they still want No 1 target Frenkie de Jong
- Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Adrien Rabiot from Juventus
- France international, 27, will cost £15m and ease their problems in midfield
- United's pursuit of Erik ten Hag's No 1 transfer target Frenkie de Jong has stalled
- But the club insist they still want to sign De Jong before the window closes
- Ten Hag lost his first Premier League match in charge, against Brighton
Manchester United are poised to sign Adrien Rabiot from Juventus in a deal worth £15million.
The France international, 27, will ease United's concerns in midfield following the faltering pursuit of new manager Erik ten Hag's No 1 summer target, Frenkie de Jong.
Rabiot has fallen out of favour at Juventus and only has one year remaining on his contract, opening the door for United to sign him.
Manchester United have agreed a £15m fee for Juventus and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot
Rabiot, 27, signed for Juventus back in 2019 but has failed to achieve his full potential there
He joined the Italian club in 2019 on a free transfer following seven years with Paris Saint-Germain, after Rabiot, in conjunction with his mother and agent Veronique, decided his future was in better hands away from Paris.
But Rabiot struggled to live up to the early promise he showed at Juventus and his time in Turin has coincided with the club's monopoly on the Serie A title ending.
Ironically, midfielder Paul Pogba has just left Old Trafford to return to Juventus after failing to scale the heights in the Premier League.
United will acquire a talented midfielder but one who has a reputation within the game for being a tricky customer within dressing rooms.
This is in part due to the reputation that has been bestowed upon his mother, who has clashed with figures within the game during her son's career.
Rabiot's mother and agent Veronique is a notoriously tough negotiator
Veronique represents Rabiot and is said to have clashed with the star's teammates and sporting directors as well as having demanded to meet managers and attend training sessions to ensure her son was being treated and tended to in the right way.
She has previously demanded to go on a pre-season tour when her son signed his first pro forms at PSG while she was partly responsible for his dropping to the reserves at the same club over wage demands.
She would claim over that incident that her son was being held 'hostage' by the club and that amounted to him soon being in 'prison' being fed only 'bread and water'.
Erik ten Hag saw his tenure as United boss get off to the worst possible start on Sunday afternoon at home to Brighton
A move to Spain in 2018 didn't happen over wage demands.
Critics of United have said that the Rabiot move amounts to the club panicking as the transfer window enters its final stages.
The club lost their opening fixture of the 2022-23 campaign, and Erik ten Hag's first in charge, at home to Brighton.
Multiple fans called for a restructuring of the United midfield, with the club having pursued Frenkie de Jong all summer at the expense of other targets.
Rabiot is not thought to be an alternative to De Jong, with the club still hopeful they can land the Dutchman. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11095487/Manchester-United-set-sign-Adrien-Rabiot-Juventus-15m-deal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-09T14:32:01Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11095487/Manchester-United-set-sign-Adrien-Rabiot-Juventus-15m-deal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
K-State holds open media practice, first looks at new QB Adrian Martinez
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KWCH) - It’s officially less than a month from Kansas State’s home opener against South Dakota. The Wildcats’ fall camp started last week and addressed the media on Monday about the new team, including Nebraska transfer quarterback Adrian Martinez.
Head Coach Chris Klieman had praise for what he has seen from Martinez since the quarterbacks have started throwing routes at practice.
“[He’s] been really sharp. He’s done a nice job, he continues to learn what we’re doing,” Klieman said. “He’s continuing to absorb more and more of the playbook and feeling more and more comfortable with the offensive scheme. We’re seeing some really, really good things throwing the ball, running the ball and getting us in the right play.”
Martinez transferred to Kansas State after a being a four-year starter during his career at Nebraska. He currently holds the school record for career total offensive yards () and total offensive yards per game (). According to the University of Nebraska’s athletics website, Martinez is only the 24th quarterback in FBS history to pass for 8,000 yards and rush for 2,000.
Since Martinez has arrived on campus, Klieman said his new quarterback has been all in on the offensive scheme, and is continually trying to grow in the system.
“I think he would tell you, he’s learning every day,” Klieman said. “That’s the fun part. He was taking so many mental reps in the spring and trying to put himself in the position behind the QBs, just kind of watching as it goes.”
Martinez isn’t the only large change for the Wildcat offensive scheme. Kansas State will work a new quarterback into the system as well as their new offensive coordinator, ‘Cats legend Colin Klein. Klieman said Klein is up for the new challenge, and excited to get to work with their newest offensive weapon. There could also be multiple new looks designed into the offense for the dual threat quarterback.
“Potentially yeah. We’re putting a lot of stuff in right now,” Klieman said. “I know Coach Klein is excited about the opportunity, I’m excited for him. It’s going to be really neat to watch him grow in the position and watch him put his own spin on it and take his own ownership. He commands the room. There’s no question about that.”
Martinez, Klein and the Wildcats will open their season at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on September 3.
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‘Red flags’ seen in Ryan Giggs’ behaviour, trial told
By PA Staff published
A woman who claims ex-Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs controlled her in their relationship thought he was her “soul mate” but saw early “red flags”, a court has heard.
PR executive Kate Greville, 36, told detectives it was “almost like was he was two people” during their relationship.
Ms Greville was interviewed by police weeks after she alleged he headbutted her in November 2020.
Both were married when their affair started, she said, and she was unhappy in a controlling relationship with her husband.
She said: “He would tell me about his marriage and he was not happy, I would talk about mine. Things developed from there and we started to have an affair. I left my husband two months later.
“He was like a best friend, a soul mate, he was the one to save me from that marriage. It was more than a sexual thing.
“It was like he was my best friend but there were definite red flags.”
He said Giggs told her he needed more time to end his marriage with wife Stacey.
Eventually she gave him an ultimatum but nothing changed and she decided to move to Abu Dhabi to “get away from him”.
The prosecution at Manchester Crown Court say Giggs was idolised for his skills on the pitch but behind his public persona had an “uglier and more sinister side”.
Jurors were told the 48-year-old’s private life involved a “litany of abuse, both physical and psychological, of a woman he professed to love”.
Giggs denies using controlling and coercive behaviour against Ms Greville between August 2017 and November 2020.
He has also pleaded not guilty to assaulting the 36-year-old, causing her actual bodily harm, and of the common assault of her younger sister, Emma Greville, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1 2020.
He is alleged to have “lost control” and headbutted Ms Greville after she decided to leave him.
Giggs is then said to have deliberately elbowed Emma Greville in the jaw as she attempted to pull the former Wales boss off her sister as they grappled on the floor.
He stood down in June as manager of the Wales national team following a period of leave since November 2020.
During his time at Old Trafford, Manchester United won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
He won 64 caps for Wales and is co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
Ms Greville told police she met Giggs at the beginning of 2013 when her employers worked on a project launch with the footballer’s GG Hospitality firm.
She went on to notice he showed a “definite interest” in her and showed her attention which was “subtle things to begin with”.
She said: “We did one interview with the media and he was literally staring at me across a table. It was not a comfortable stare. I was unnerved by it a little bit but it was also quite flattering at the time.”
Giggs went on to repeatedly email her photographs of wherever he was, she said.
When her mother asked her to get a signed shirt from Giggs, she said: “I knew that would be the start of something, I just could tell.”
Ms Greville recalled she had an argument with her husband around the time and was “feeling very shit” when she met Giggs in a hotel to hand over the shirt.
During their affair, she said Giggs kept promising he would leave his wife after she had ended her own marriage but it did not happen.
At one point she stopped speaking to him and ignored his messages and calls, she said.
Ms Greville told police that Giggs turned up at her apartment but she ignored him again and he shouted “you are a whore. Have you got somebody in there?”
He went on to threaten her that he would tell her boss about their secret affair, she said.
As their relationship went on, she said he would tell her he had left Stacey and had moved in with his mother.
She said: “Then I found out he had not. That went on for about nine months and then I decided he is not going to split up with Stacey, that is not happening. I went to live in Abu Dhabi to get away with him.”
Rumours began at her workplace about the pair but she lied about it because she was “ashamed I was seeing a married man”.
Giggs would message her saying the marriage was over but again she discovered it was not, she said.
Ms Greville said: “It was just complete mind games. That went on for ages.”
The affair became public in May 2016, the court heard, which she said was “horrendous” as she was “hounded by the paps”.
It continued to be an on-off relationship despite her blocking him at times on her phone and emails, the court heard, as she said: “It was literally like I was addicted to him. I couldn’t get him out of my head.”
Giggs flew out to Dubai and said to her “let’s start a family, you are the only person I want to be with”, she said.
Ms Greville went on: “Then he went back home and I found out he was dating another girl. I was absolutely devastated.”
He denied it and said the woman had a boyfriend as she “gave him another chance” as he urged her to move back to Manchester with him and have a baby.
She said: “It was like he was almost two people. It was like ‘is he a good person? is he a bad person?’
“I started to get horrendous anxiety.”
She told how she confronted him after he was “clearly” messaging a girl on his phone while were they were in a nightclub.
Ms Greville said he “flipped” as he squared up to her face and said “that’s my daughter, it’s over, we are done”.
She said Giggs “flipped” again in a hotel room when he grabbed her by the wrists “hard”.
She said he “literally dragged” her naked body across the floor before he threw her belongings into the corridor.
Ms Greville said she was “left humiliated and embarrassed” as she found herself with no clothes on in the middle of the corridor.
When she got back into bed he did not speak to her, she said.
She said: “That was the first time he was aggressive to me.”
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LOOK! This baby is Woody Harrelson’s doppelganger
(CNN) – After a Tweeted photo went viral, actor Woody Harrelson found his lookalike, and it turns out she’s only 9 months old.
The baby’s Irish mom, Dani Grier Mulvenna, Tweeted, “OK, but how does our daughter look like Woody Harreslon?” – though she had a typo in his last name.
It’s the smile they share, taken from Harrelson’s performance in “Zombieland Doubletap.”
The internet agreed on the resemblance.
Harrelson’s definitely not the father, but that didn’t stop him from chiming in with what he titled an “Ode to Cora.”
“You’re an adorable child,” he said. “[I’m] flattered to be compared. You have a wonderful smile. I just wish I had your hair.”
Cora’s mother was delighted to hear from Harrelson.
“You’ve made our day,” she said. “[We] can’t wait to show her this when she’s older. You have another fan for life.”
Cora’s mom told CNN that Harrelson’s ode will definitely be on a birthday cake at some point. By then, she’ll have even more hair.
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Anne Heche in a coma after fiery Mar Vista crash
LOS ANGELES - Representatives for actress Anne Heche are setting the record straight about her condition after she was involved in a fiery crash in which authorities said she plowed her vehicle in a Mar Vista home.
Heche was reportedly involved in multiple crashes on Aug. 5. According to TMZ, the first crash reportedly occurred at a Mar Vista-area apartment complex when she allegedly crashed into a wall in a parking area before driving away. A short time later, fire authorities said she crashed into a home in the same area.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said she was taken to the hospital in critical condition Friday, and a representative for Heche was quoted in People Magazine Saturday, saying that the actress was stable.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Actress Anne Heche crashes car into Mar Vista home, sparking large fire
"She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention," Heche's representative said Monday. "She is in a coma and has not regained consciousness since shortly after the accident."
The Los Angeles Police Department reported Monday that they had received a warrant for blood tests to determine if there were drugs or alcohol in Heche's system at the time of the crash.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Anne Heche Mar Vista crash: LAPD awaiting blood test results from crash that destroyed home
Meanwhile, neighbors of the woman whose home was destroyed in the crash, Lynne Mishele, have started a GoFundMe page to assist her, raising more than $87,000 as of Monday afternoon. According to the page, Mishele "very narrowly escaped physical harm" in the crash, but the home was destroyed and she lost "her entire lifetime of possessions." | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/anne-heche-in-coma-after-fiery-mar-vista-crash | 2022-08-09T14:35:33Z | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/anne-heche-in-coma-after-fiery-mar-vista-crash | false |
U.S. clinical study will compare efficacy and safety of traditional mini-open carpal tunnel release and carpal tunnel release using UltraGuideCTR and real-time ultrasound guidance
EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonex Health and The Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures today announced enrollment of the first patient in the Trial of Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) Versus Traditional Open Release (TUTOR) – the first multicenter randomized controlled trial in the United States to compare the efficacy and safety of traditional mini-open carpal tunnel release (mOCTR) and carpal tunnel release using the FDA-cleared UltraGuideCTR and real-time ultrasound guidance.
Dr. James F. Watt, an orthopaedic hand surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates in Destin, Fla. enrolled the first patient in the post-market TUTOR study. "I am honored to be an investigator in the TUTOR study and provide UltraGuideCTR and real-time ultrasound guidance as a safe and proven option to treat my patients suffering from debilitating carpal tunnel syndrome," said Dr. Watt. "I believe this technique is the biggest game changer in how carpal tunnel will be treated. I look forward to using this minimally invasive approach to help patients recover faster and return to enjoying the activities they couldn't do prior to being treated."
"Both surgeons and patients prefer the smallest incisions possible so patients can quickly get back to doing the things they love," said Dr. Kyle R. Eberlin, associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and the study's principal investigator. "The TUTOR study gives the investigators the opportunity to undertake a disciplined comparative assessment of an approach to treat CTS that requires only a very small incision while using ultrasound guidance to maintain visualization of the anatomy throughout the procedure."
Traditional mOCTR procedures are performed by making an incision in the base of the palm and then dividing the transverse carpal ligament to relieve pressure on the median nerve to treat the pain and discomfort of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Real-time ultrasound guidance enables physicians to use a minimally invasive technique while performing CTR through a small wrist incision (rather than a palmar incision), enabling most patients to resume normal activities within days versus weeks or months often experienced following mOCTR surgeries.
TUTOR investigators and sites include:
- The study's principal investigator: Kyle R. Eberlin, MD - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.
- Christopher J. Dy, MD, MPH, FACS - Washington University Physicians, St. Louis, Mo.
- Mark D. Fischer, MD - Twin Cities Orthopedics, Minneapolis, Minn.
- James L. Gluck, MD - Kansas Orthopaedic Center, Wichita, Kan.
- F. Thomas D. Kaplan, MD, FAAOS - Indiana Hand to Shoulder. Indianapolis, Ind.
- Thomas J. McDonald, MD - Sierra Orthopedic Institute, Sonora, Calif.
- Alexander Palmer, DO - Sano Orthopedics, Kansas City, Mo.
- Marc E. Walker, MD - University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss.
- James F. Watt, DO - Orthopaedic Associates, Destin, Fla.
Data Safety Monitoring Board members include:
- The study's DSMB chair and independent medical reviewer: Kevin C. Chung, MD, MS, professor of surgery, plastic surgery and orthopaedic surgery - University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Mich.
- Julie E. Adams, MD, professor of orthopedic surgery - University of Tennessee College of Medicine – Chattanooga, Tenn.
- Warren C. Hammert, MD, DDS, professor of orthopaedic surgery - Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C.
"We are very grateful for the impressive depth and breadth of clinical hand surgery knowledge and experience that each of the TUTOR investigators and members of the Data Safety Monitoring Board bring to this study - which is the first CTR randomized controlled trial in the United States," said Sonex Health CEO Bob Paulson. "We sincerely appreciate the commitment of the TUTOR investigators to independently evaluate the clinical and health economics benefits of using UltraGuideCTR and real-time ultrasound guidance to treat the painful and debilitating effects of carpal tunnel syndrome."
UltraGuideCTR is a single-use, hand-held device developed by the physician co-founders of Sonex Health – Dr. Darryl Barnes and Dr. Jay Smith – both of whom previously practiced at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. and founded the Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures, which focuses on product innovation, clinical research, and educating physicians on how to hone their musculoskeletal ultrasound skills. UltraGuideCTR is indicated for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
ABOUT SONEX HEALTH
Founded in 2014, the mission of Sonex Health is to be the world leader in ultrasound guided surgery by delivering physicians innovative therapies that reduce invasiveness, improve safety, and reduce the cost of care. With a strong focus on entrapment neuropathies, Sonex Health's first proprietary technology — developed by Dr. Darryl E. Barnes and Dr. Jay Smith at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic — is UltraGuideCTR, which may be utilized with or without ultrasound guidance to perform carpal tunnel release. Sonex Health's second proprietary technology is UltraGuideTFR, for the treatment of trigger finger, also known as stenosis tenosynovitis.
For information about Sonex Health, UltraGuideCTR, and UltraGuideTFR visit www.sonexhealth.com.
ABOUT the Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures
Founded in 2018 to support the Sonex Health mission and clinical excellence, the Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures is focused on innovation supported by robust clinical research and world-class professional education and training that transforms the treatment experience for patients, providers, and payers. For more information about the Institute visit www.sonexhealth.com/educational-institute.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern Healthcare has ranked Realty Trust Group (RTG) among the "Top Development Companies" in its 2022 Construction and Design Survey for the fourth consecutive year.
"We are honored to be ranked by Modern Healthcare among such a prestigious list of companies that bring innovative approaches and facilities to the healthcare industry," said Dan Maxwell, Vice President of Development Services at RTG. "Our team takes a bigger perspective into account as we partner with our clients on new projects. In the healthcare industry, real estate development is about so much more than just keeping to the construction timeline. We understand that providing the right solution ultimately saves our clients costs, manages risks, and enhances delivery of care for patients."
Modern Healthcare's annual rankings are based on the total dollar volume and square footage of healthcare construction projects. In 2021, RTG completed $78.3 million in healthcare projects representing over 100,000 square feet. This is over double the $38.4 million RTG completed during the pandemic in 2020. RTG's projects included new facility developments and expansions spanning both acute care and ambulatory care environments.
"We truly partner with healthcare leaders and empower them to use their real estate as a strategic asset," said Executive Vice President of RTG, Joe Krumdieck. "It's always exciting when we help our clients realize the full potential of their real estate portfolio, and to witness the positive impact these facilities ultimately make on the quality of patient care in their communities. We look forward to continuing this important work in 2023 and beyond!"
This recognition is one of many that RTG has been honored with for their innovative work in the healthcare industry. They were recently ranked in Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year, received two TOBY Awards from BOMA Georgia, and received accolades at the DOC Management Summit. RTG has seven offices, including locations in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and recent expansions into Florida and Texas.
RTG is dedicated to enhancing the delivery of care for patients, as well as partnering with healthcare executives to manage risks and gain market leadership through innovative real estate solutions. Discover more about their Development services today.
About Realty Trust Group
Realty Trust Group, LLC (RTG) is a healthcare and life science real estate advisory and services firm offering a full spectrum of real estate services including advisory, development, transactions, operations, and compliance.
Since 1998, RTG has helped hospitals, physician groups, and property owners navigate the rapidly changing industry with growth strategies that gain market leadership as well as enhance patient and physician experiences for better delivery of care. Our philosophy is to provide innovative solutions to the complex and challenging issues found in today's healthcare real estate market.
These solutions include strategic campus and facility planning, portfolio optimization, portfolio monetization, project development, leasing, acquisition and disposition services, portfolio management, regulatory compliance, and many other ideas and services. For more information about RTG and our innovative healthcare real estate services, visit www.realtytrustgroup.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, or call 865-521-0630.
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‘Red flags’ seen in Ryan Giggs’ behaviour, trial told
By PA Staff published
A woman who claims ex-Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs controlled her in their relationship thought he was her “soul mate” but saw early “red flags”, a court has heard.
PR executive Kate Greville, 36, told detectives it was “almost like was he was two people” during their relationship.
Ms Greville was interviewed by police weeks after she alleged he headbutted her in November 2020.
Both were married when their affair started, she said, and she was unhappy in a controlling relationship with her husband.
She said: “He would tell me about his marriage and he was not happy, I would talk about mine. Things developed from there and we started to have an affair. I left my husband two months later.
“He was like a best friend, a soul mate, he was the one to save me from that marriage. It was more than a sexual thing.
“It was like he was my best friend but there were definite red flags.”
He said Giggs told her he needed more time to end his marriage with wife Stacey.
Eventually she gave him an ultimatum but nothing changed and she decided to move to Abu Dhabi to “get away from him”.
The prosecution at Manchester Crown Court say Giggs was idolised for his skills on the pitch but behind his public persona had an “uglier and more sinister side”.
Jurors were told the 48-year-old’s private life involved a “litany of abuse, both physical and psychological, of a woman he professed to love”.
Giggs denies using controlling and coercive behaviour against Ms Greville between August 2017 and November 2020.
He has also pleaded not guilty to assaulting the 36-year-old, causing her actual bodily harm, and of the common assault of her younger sister, Emma Greville, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1 2020.
He is alleged to have “lost control” and headbutted Ms Greville after she decided to leave him.
Giggs is then said to have deliberately elbowed Emma Greville in the jaw as she attempted to pull the former Wales boss off her sister as they grappled on the floor.
He stood down in June as manager of the Wales national team following a period of leave since November 2020.
During his time at Old Trafford, Manchester United won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
He won 64 caps for Wales and is co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
Ms Greville told police she met Giggs at the beginning of 2013 when her employers worked on a project launch with the footballer’s GG Hospitality firm.
She went on to notice he showed a “definite interest” in her and showed her attention which was “subtle things to begin with”.
She said: “We did one interview with the media and he was literally staring at me across a table. It was not a comfortable stare. I was unnerved by it a little bit but it was also quite flattering at the time.”
Giggs went on to repeatedly email her photographs of wherever he was, she said.
When her mother asked her to get a signed shirt from Giggs, she said: “I knew that would be the start of something, I just could tell.”
Ms Greville recalled she had an argument with her husband around the time and was “feeling very shit” when she met Giggs in a hotel to hand over the shirt.
During their affair, she said Giggs kept promising he would leave his wife after she had ended her own marriage but it did not happen.
At one point she stopped speaking to him and ignored his messages and calls, she said.
Ms Greville told police that Giggs turned up at her apartment but she ignored him again and he shouted “you are a whore. Have you got somebody in there?”
He went on to threaten her that he would tell her boss about their secret affair, she said.
As their relationship went on, she said he would tell her he had left Stacey and had moved in with his mother.
She said: “Then I found out he had not. That went on for about nine months and then I decided he is not going to split up with Stacey, that is not happening. I went to live in Abu Dhabi to get away with him.”
Rumours began at her workplace about the pair but she lied about it because she was “ashamed I was seeing a married man”.
Giggs would message her saying the marriage was over but again she discovered it was not, she said.
Ms Greville said: “It was just complete mind games. That went on for ages.”
The affair became public in May 2016, the court heard, which she said was “horrendous” as she was “hounded by the paps”.
It continued to be an on-off relationship despite her blocking him at times on her phone and emails, the court heard, as she said: “It was literally like I was addicted to him. I couldn’t get him out of my head.”
Giggs flew out to Dubai and said to her “let’s start a family, you are the only person I want to be with”, she said.
Ms Greville went on: “Then he went back home and I found out he was dating another girl. I was absolutely devastated.”
He denied it and said the woman had a boyfriend as she “gave him another chance” as he urged her to move back to Manchester with him and have a baby.
She said: “It was like he was almost two people. It was like ‘is he a good person? is he a bad person?’
“I started to get horrendous anxiety.”
She told how she confronted him after he was “clearly” messaging a girl on his phone while were they were in a nightclub.
Ms Greville said he “flipped” as he squared up to her face and said “that’s my daughter, it’s over, we are done”.
She said Giggs “flipped” again in a hotel room when he grabbed her by the wrists “hard”.
She said he “literally dragged” her naked body across the floor before he threw her belongings into the corridor.
Ms Greville said she was “left humiliated and embarrassed” as she found herself with no clothes on in the middle of the corridor.
When she got back into bed he did not speak to her, she said.
She said: “That was the first time he was aggressive to me.”
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Editors and Panel of Judges Selected 32 Innovative Apps, Tools, and Services that Simplify the Money Management Process and Boost Your Bottom Line
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dotdash Meredith's REAL SIMPLE revealed the winners of its fourth annual Smart Money Awards, spotlighting 32 of the best products and services to help readers maximize their money, investments, and time. Selected by editors and a panel of judges, the winners span eight categories, such as travel, kids and family finances, home and real estate, and more. The 2022 Smart Money Awards are featured in the September issue, on sale August 12 and the full list of winners is available now on RealSimple.com/moneyawards.
"Whether you're looking to cut big purchases into bite-size payments or get accounting support for your small business, this year's Smart Money Awards deliver more innovative solutions to your personal finance concerns than ever before. We're here to help you get your money house in order with this smartly-curated review of the best new tools and services. I especially love the ones that extend banking access to underserved communities, and reward you for earth-friendly purchases," said REAL SIMPLE Editor in Chief Lauren Iannotti.
The Smart Money Awards is REAL SIMPLE'S annual spotlight on the best financial innovations that make life easier. To curate the 2022 Smart Money Awards, REAL SIMPLE editors compiled a list of products across eight categories that debuted, or were updated between January 2021 and June 2022. A panel of financial professionals rated them and selected 32 winners based on innovation and relevance to REAL SIMPLE readers.
REAL SIMPLE's 2022 Smart Money Awards Winners
Banking
Save Up for Big Purchases: Accrue Savings
Score Impressive Debit Card Rewards: American Express Rewards Checking
Build "Set It and Forget It" Savings: Digit
Access Traditional Banking if You've Been Shut Out: Majority
Share Expenses Simply: WellPaid
Credit Cards
Take the Guesswork out of Points and Rewards: Card Curator (Premium)
Cut Big Purchases into Bite-Size Payment Chunks: Chase My Chase Plan
Earn Cash for What You Need: Citi Custom Cash Card
Get Rewarded for Earth-Friendly Purchases: FutureCard Visa Card
Investment & Retirement
Reflect Your Values with Your Stock Choices: Alinea
Try a Nontraditional Retirement Plan: Alto Solutions Inc's IRA Account
Learn How to Invest: Schwab Starter Kit
Embrace Risk and Excitement: SoFI IPO Investing
Kids & Family Finances
Help Your Teen Grow Their Allowance: Fidelity Youth Account
Drill Down on Saving for College: Personal Capital Education Planner
Teach Kids How to Spend and Save Wisely: Till App/Debit Card Combo
Travel
Get Big Payoffs for Globe-Trotting: Capital One Venture X Card
Vacation on a Budget: Elude
Turn a Random Mix of Points into an Actual Trip: NerdWallet Airline Point Transfers and Partner Award Bookings Tool
Keep All Your Points in One Place—and Maximize Them: The Points Guy App
Career & Taxes
Have the Benefits of an Employer While Working for Yourself: Catch
Get Accounting Help for Your Business: Collective
Organize Invoices for Freelance Work: Lili Pro
Home & Real Estate
Rent with Perks: Bilt Mastercard
Be Your Neighbor's Self-Storage: Neighbor
Speed Up the Home-Buying Business: Opendoor Complete
Own a Vacation Home Without the Responsibility: Pacaso
Get Rewarded for Paying Rent on Time: Piñata
Insurance
Protect Yourself from Catastrophe: Avibra
Get Essential Disability Coverage: Breeze
Buy Life Insurance Without Feeling Judged and Depressed: Haven Life
Free Yourself from the Weight of Medical Debt: PayZen
The panel of judges included Marsha Barnes, Certified Financial Social Worker, Educator, and Founder of The Finance Bar, which provides personal finance tools and educational support; Cathy Curtis, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Curtis Financial Planning in Oakland, California, who focuses on advising women; Dawn Dahlby, Certified Financial Planner and Behavioral Financial Adviser who offers online financial coaching courses for clients around the country; Stephanie Mccullough, Financial Planner and CEO of Sofia Financial in Berwyn, Pennsylvania; Grant Sabatier, Author of Financial Freedom and Creator of The Financial Freedom Course, which helps participants build wealth and retire early; Julien and Kiersten Saunders, Authors of Cashing Out, about paying off $200,000 in debt, who share advice for building wealth and financial freedom, especially for Black men and women; Erin Skye Kelly, Licensed Mortgage Broker who paid off $2 million in debt and author of Get The Hell Out Of Debt, about her three-step process to eliminating debt and building wealth; Tatiana Tsoir, Certified Public Accountant and Author of Dream Bold, Start Smart, A Guide To Entrepreneurship; and Vee Weir, Personal Finance Educator in Boulder, Colorado, who paid off more than $70,000 in debt and shares tips on Instagram At @Veefrugalfox.
The September issue of REAL SIMPLE is on newsstands on August 12, and the full list of this year's Smart Money Awards is now available at REALSIMPLE.com/moneyawards.
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REAL SIMPLE provides practical and useful solutions for simplifying every aspect of a modern woman's busy life. By tightly curating the best advice, products and services to make decisions simple, REAL SIMPLE delivers a judgment-free guide for life, leaving her lighter, more accomplished, and in control. As the number one women's lifestyle magazine at newsstand and on Apple News+, REAL SIMPLE reaches an audience of 22 million every month through print, digital, podcasts, licensed products, brand experiences, and more. REAL SIMPLE is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family.
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Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Marine Gen. Michael Langley took over as the top U.S. commander for Africa on Tuesday, heading U.S. military operations on a continent with some of the most active and dangerous insurgent groups and a relatively small Pentagon footprint.
Langley, who made history on Saturday when he became the first African American in the Marine Corps to be promoted to four-star general, took over U.S. Africa Command in a ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. He is the second African American to lead the command, which has about 6,000-7,000 troops across the continent.
Speaking at the ceremony, the outgoing commander, Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, noted the often limited troops and resources allocated to the continent. “There is a new challenge every day and we don’t have resources to throw at those challenges. So we have to think,” said Townsend, who is retiring after 40 years in the military. “America cannot afford to ignore Africa. The continent is full of potential but it’s also full of challenges and it’s standing at a historic crossroads.
For years, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, turmoil in the Middle East, a greater focus on an increasingly combative and competitive China and the recent war in Ukraine have dominated the Pentagon’s attention. But insurgent groups, including al-Qaida and Islamic State militants, flourish in ungoverned spaces in Africa, a nd al-Shabab continues to be a significant threat in Somalia.
Earlier this year, Townsend warned Congress that the U.S. was “marching in place at best” and “may be backsliding” in Somalia, because of former president Donald Trump’s decision to pull all of the roughly 700 U.S. troops out of the country in his final days in office. His decision forced commanders to rotate small teams of special operations forces and intelligence personnel into the country for short periods of time in order to provide some limited support to the Somali National Army and the mission there.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier this spring authorized the return of about 400 U.S. troops to the embattled country.
On Tuesday, Austin noted that decision, saying that the persistent U.S. military presence to train and assist Somali forces is crucial as al-Shabab’s attacks on civilians grow more lethal and brazen.
He added that the African continent is “on the front lines of many of this century’s most pressing threats—from mass migration to food insecurity, from COVID-19 to the climate crisis, from the drumbeat of autocracy to the dangers of terrorism.” And he said China is expanding its military footprint there, looking to build bases in Africa and seeking to “undermine U.S. relations with African peoples, governments and militaries.”
Both Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, noted the historic nature of Langley’s appointment.
The Marine, said Milley, “is the right leader at the right time with the right skills to lead this command.”
And Austin, who is the first African American to serve as Pentagon chief, said that young Marines around the world are watching Langley.
“Your extraordinary achievement reminds them that they belong,” said Austin. “And it reminds them that the United States military is deeply committed to making progress, and to breaking down barriers, and to opening its arms wide to all qualified Americans who hear the call to serve their country.”
Langley, who was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marines in 1985. His father was in the Air Force.
He told the gathering that his father always told him to aim high. And now, he said, “I know I have a lot to do. We have a lot to do, as we look at the African continent and their quest for proper security and stability.”
The Marine Corps, which traces its roots to 1775, did not accept Black men in its ranks until 1942, a turnabout that followed the attack on the American air base at Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the U.S. entry into World War II.
Most recently, Langley was commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic and Marine Forces Command. He also commanded troops in Afghanistan.
Army Gen. William “Kip” Ward, also African American, was the first commander of Africa Command when it was launched in 2007.
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GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratos Wealth Partners (Stratos), a Stratos Wealth Holdings company, is pleased to welcome Paul C. Serie and his firm, Serie Wealth Advisory.
Formerly with TIAA-CREF Wealth Management, Serie provides advice and solutions to individuals and families in the academic and medical fields.
"I saw an opportunity to partner with Stratos, a strong, fast-growing RIA Firm that will enable me to execute much more efficiently for my clients. Big corporations are losing sight of what is important to serve client needs," said Paul Serie, Owner and Advisor. "Serie Wealth Advisory now can utilize a multi-custodial platform, provide tax efficient investing/transfers from their current holdings and a variety of managed strategies that re-balance client assets based on the risk tolerance and market volatility."
Managing Partner with Stratos, Michael O'Brien, said, "Upon first meeting Paul, I immediately gained insight into his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to clients. The best part is that we get to help Paul achieve his vision for Serie Wealth Advisory – to provide comprehensive, personalized advice to clients and be present for the long-term as individuals and families grow and evolve."
"I am thrilled that we are attracting top talent like Paul to our organization," said Jeff Concepcion, CEO, and Founder of Stratos. "We believe advisor talent like Paul belongs in a creative and independent environment like Stratos. We look forward to supporting Paul's rapid growth and continued success."
Serie Wealth Advisory will operate out of Stratos' established branch office in Garden City, New York.
About Stratos Wealth Partners
Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, manages over $10.1 billion in advisory assets, and advises through LPL Financial, over $7.1 billion in brokerage and third party managed assets for a total of $17.2 billion as of June 30, 2022. Stratos offers operational, strategic and revenue-generating resources, as well as, a reliable infrastructure allowing advisors the flexibility to develop and grow his/her own business. Since its founding, Stratos has grown to 275 independent advisors, has over 60 home office staff, and is located throughout the U.S. in over 87 locations.
Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA & SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, a registered investment advisor. Serie Wealth Advisory and Stratos Wealth Partners are separate entities from LPL Financial.
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Serena Williams says she is ‘evolving away from tennis’
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests.
“I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give,” Williams wrote in an essay released Tuesday by Vogue magazine.
Williams, one of the greatest and most accomplished athletes in the history of her — or any other — sport, said she does not like the word retirement and prefers to think of this stage of her life as “evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.”
Williams is playing this week in Toronto, at a hard-court tournament that leads into the U.S. Open, the year’s last Grand Slam event, which begins in New York on Aug. 29.
The American has won more Grand Slam singles titles in the professional era than any other woman or man. Only one player, Margaret Court, collected more, 24, although she won a portion of hers in the amateur era.
“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want that record. Obviously I do. But day to day, I’m really not thinking about her. If I’m in a Grand Slam final, then yes, I am thinking about that record,” Williams said. “Maybe I thought about it too much, and that didn’t help. The way I see it, I should have had 30-plus Grand Slams.”
But, Williams went on to write, “These days, if I have to choose between building my tennis resume and building my family, I choose the latter.”
She and her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, have a daughter, Olympia, who turns 5 on Sept. 1.
“Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family. I don’t think it’s fair,” said Williams, who was pregnant when she won the 2017 Australian Open for her last Grand Slam trophy. “If I were a guy, I wouldn’t be writing this because I’d be out there playing and winning while my wife was doing the physical labor of expanding our family.”
Williams was off the tour for about a year after getting injured during her first-round match at Wimbledon in 2021. She returned to singles competition at the All England Club this June and lost in the first round.
After that defeat, Williams was asked whether she would compete again.
“That’s a question I can’t answer,” she said at the time. “I don’t know. ... Who knows? Who knows where I’ll pop up?”
Williams hints in the essay that the U.S. Open will be her last tournament but does not say so explicitly.
“I’m not looking for some ceremonial, final on-court moment,” Williams wrote. “I’m terrible at goodbyes, the world’s worst.”
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Tech-Enabled Co-Ownership Marketplace Recognized as Best Financial Innovation That Makes Life Easier
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso, the leading technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, is a winner of REAL SIMPLE's 2022 Smart Money Awards, an annual list spotlighting 32 of the best products and services to help readers maximize their money, investments, and time.
"It's an honor for Pacaso to be recognized by REAL SIMPLE for our co-ownership model, which is a more financially responsible purchase than a traditional second home," said Whitney Curry, chief marketing officer, Pacaso. "With Pacaso, buyers get a bigger, more luxurious home than what they'd get on their own while sharing costs and eliminating the hassle of home ownership. This is especially true right now. Rising inflation and interest rates make whole home purchases less affordable, so the lower cost of co-ownership becomes more attractive to potential buyers who are seeking a second home."
The Smart Money Awards is REAL SIMPLE'S annual spotlight on the best financial innovations that make life easier. To curate the 2022 Smart Money Awards, REAL SIMPLE editors compiled a list of products across eight categories, and a panel of financial professionals rated them to select 32 winners based on innovation and relevance to REAL SIMPLE readers.
"Whether you're looking to cut big purchases into bite-size payments or get accounting support for your small business, this year's Smart Money Awards deliver more innovative solutions to your personal finance concerns than ever before. We're here to help you get your money house in order with this smartly-curated review of the best new tools and services. I especially love the ones that extend banking access to underserved communities, and reward you for earth-friendly purchases," said REAL SIMPLE Editor in Chief Lauren Iannotti.
The full list of this year's Smart Money Awards is now available at REALSIMPLE.com/moneyawards. To learn more about Pacaso and to shop available listings, please visit pacaso.com
Pacaso® is a technology-enabled marketplace that modernizes real estate co-ownership to make owning a second home possible and enjoyable for more people. Pacaso curates luxury listings with premium amenities and high-end contemporary interior design, offers ⅛ to ½ ownership with integrated financing, and, after purchase, professionally manages the home and supports seamless resale. Co-founded by Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff in 2020, Pacaso operates in top second home destinations around the world. Pacaso has been certified as a Great Place to Work and is recognized as one of Glassdoor's 2022 Best Places to Work.
For more information about Pacaso and to view luxury second home listings, visit www.pacaso.com or download the Pacaso app for Android or iPhone. You can also follow Pacaso on social media @PacasoHomes on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or @Pacaso_Homes on TikTok.
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The fintech startup will help modern lenders efficiently verify income and employment while empowering consumers with safer and more accurate data
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truework, a fintech company that provides income and employment verification for the nation's largest mortgage, auto, and consumer lenders to approve more borrowers in a fraction of the time, today announced it raised $50 million in Series C funding.
Leading the Series C round was G Squared, with returning investors Sequoia Capital, Activant Capital, and Khosla Ventures also participating. New investors include Indeed, Human Capital, and Four Rivers Group. The completion of this round will support planned product development, additional hiring, and foster the company's continued growth as an efficient, secure, and user-friendly platform for income and employment verification.
By digitizing and simplifying the income and employment verification process for banks, lenders, payroll providers, and HR departments, Truework streamlines the lending process for both lender and borrower. With consumer consent as a foundation, Truework verifies income for important extensions of credit, such as mortgages and auto loans.
"Automation and efficiency are at the heart of what we do at Truework, and building the future with a consumer-first mindset goes into every decision we make," said Truework CEO Ryan Sandler. "With access to over 35 million (and counting) US employee records, Truework enables lenders to convert more borrowers and make faster credit decisions with verified income. Series C funding will help us further empower both sides of the verification equation and help build a more efficient, secure, and stable credit system."
From local credit unions to large banks, Truework connects consumers to more than 17,000 lenders across the country, often enabling income verification within seconds, increasing applicant conversion by up to 14%, and reducing verification cost per loan by 60%.
Truework will service more than 12 million income and employment requests in 2022, from more than 20,000 small businesses and 100 enterprises. Its mortgage customers include 20 of the top 25 lenders, like Fairway Independent Mortgage, Caliber, Guaranteed Rate, Citizens Bank, and LoanDepot. Its recent expansion into consumer lending has won customers like Carvana, Octane, and Figure.
"Truework's vision, leadership, and technology are skillfully-calibrated to the current landscape," said G Squared Partner Spencer McLeod. "Rising rates and market uncertainty are catalyzing lenders to optimize their approval process. People applying for loans expect decisions to be made quickly, they seek options that offer control over personal data and insight into how it's used. Truework has delivered that solution to some of the nation's largest banks and most future-forward investors. We are excited about Truework's future vision to empower consumers and are proud to support their expansion."
About Truework
Truework is redesigning the credit system with consumers at the core. On a mission to empower individuals to own and control their personal data, Truework provides an API-enabled platform for income and employment verification that is more efficient, accurate and secure. Using Truework as a Consumer Reporting Agency operating in compliance with FCRA, banks, lenders and background check providers can verify any U.S. employee. Through partnerships with payroll providers such as Gusto, Zenefits, and BambooHR, Truework has the second-largest instant verification network with over 35 million employees. To learn more, visit www.truework.com.
About G Squared
G Squared is a global venture capital firm that partners with dynamic companies throughout their life cycles as a complete capital solutions provider, working to create value for companies, investors, employees, and other stakeholders. The firm focuses on investments in growth-stage technology companies and has invested in over 100 portfolio companies since it was founded in 2011. For more information on G Squared and its portfolio, visit: www.gsquared.com.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG)— A Cordova teen is behind bars for driving at 130 miles per hour early Monday morning on the south leg of I-240, all while filming it.
To make matters worse and more dangerous, Marquese Neely reportedly decided to go live on Facebook while police were in hot pursuit.
According to Memphis Police, an officer was on routine patrol near Perkins and I-240 eastbound Monday morning and spotted a Hyundai Sonata traveling at a high rate of speed.
The officer “paced” the vehicle which, according to the affidavit, reached speeds of 130 miles per hour all the way to I-240 and poplar.
Officers would later learn that 19-year-old Marquese Neely of Cordova, was behind wheel.
Neely reportedly refused to stop and “accelerated away in a reckless manner,” reportedly streaming live on Facebook while fleeing from officers.
A Memphis Police helicopter took up the chase and followed Neely’s vehicle till he stopped on Sorghum Mill Drive off Old Dexter Road.
He was taken into custody without incident and charged with evading arrest, unlawful possession of a weapon, reckless driving, and speeding.
At the house listed as Neely’s address, a woman who told us she was Neely’s sister, had no comment about that morning’s events.
Neighbor Kenneth Davis said he heard police sirens early Monday morning near his neighborhood.
“You know, I kind of got used to it now in this area. So, I didn’t think that much of it. But come to find out something did happen this morning,” Davis said.
He said he doesn’t know Marquese Neely, but he was shocked to read the police incident report describing the suspects reckless driving while on social media.
“I think it was kind of stupid for the suspect. He didn’t have to run. You make it harder on you when you run,” Davis said. “You know, the young man made a big mistake. He could have hurt some people.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/crime/teen-livestreams-high-speed-pursuit-caught-by-chopper/ | 2022-08-09T14:45:48Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/crime/teen-livestreams-high-speed-pursuit-caught-by-chopper/ | true |
The combination of tenant screening and rental credit reporting services provide a powerful way for Property Managers to rent to quality residents and ensure timely payments.
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACUTRAQ and CredHub are combining their tenant screening and credit reporting services to help Property Managers and Landlords improve quality of tenants and reduce payment delinquency when they need it most. The two best-of-breed service providers now provide a full service "pre" and "post" move-in NOI improvement option for the industry.
Tens of thousands of operators rely on ACUTRAQ to ensure the most qualified applicants occupy your rental property. ACUTRAQ has improved thousands of businesses and property management companies by providing accurate, easy to read background screening reports for almost 25 years. Their proven methods are here to help you make the right decision.
Once you have screened and rented your property to qualified tenants, CredHub helps keep them that way by providing payment priority with credit reporting to all three major credit bureaus.
Increasing on-time rent payments is the single biggest reason that property owners and managers are interested in resident credit reporting. Credit reporting creates an incentive for residents to pay rent on-time. And the results prove that this incentive system works. CredHub's clients see an average of 50% reduction in delinquency once fully implemented.
The nation's most innovative providers have turned to CredHub for complete credit reporting, both paid and unpaid balances. They depend on CredHub to navigate the complex and diverse compliance landscape, reward quality tenants who pay on time, and provide leverage to collect from those who don't.
ACUTRAQ and CredHub provide an innovative, full-service solution for new challenges in multifamily payment performance and profitability. To learn more visit https://credhub.com/acutraq/.
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NORWOOD, Mass. (AP) _ Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. (CRBP) on Tuesday reported a loss of $13.2 million in its second quarter.
The Norwood, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 7 cents per share.
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I’m always shocked when dividend investors ignore tech stocks. Which means I’m shocked a lot, because pretty well all income-seekers do it!
That’s because most folks still think of technology as the home of profitless startups, crumbling crypto platforms or zero-dividend names like Tesla
But the truth is, big caps dominate the tech space, and on the whole, the sector is sitting on some of the biggest cash hoards on Wall Street. Apple
Alphabet, too, holds north of $160 billion. Microsoft
The problem? These companies are in no hurry to hand that cash over to us dividend investors. All pay low (or no!) dividends.
But there is a “backdoor” way for us to tap these firms’ cash holdings for big payouts. I’m talking yields north of 5.7% here, and even as high as 8%!
Look to Closed-End Funds for Big Tech Dividends
Our route to these big, overlooked tech payouts runs through an oft-overlooked asset class called a closed-end fund (CEF). These vehicles are a bit like ETFs, in that they trade on the open market, and many CEFs hold the household names we know well, including Big Tech.
But that’s where the similarities end. Because unlike ETFs, CEFs offer us big payouts, with yields of 7% and up common in the space. What’s more, because CEFs’ share counts remain roughly the same throughout their lives, they often trade at levels different than the value of their portfolios. These “discounts to NAV” are an inefficiency we can take advantage of.
Below I’ve ranked three top high-yielding tech CEFs for you to consider now, ranked from worst to first in order of appeal. And thanks to the selloff we’ve seen in the tech-heavy NASDAQ
Tech CEF Pick No. 3: The Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Fund (STK)
When it comes to CEFs, we demand an attractive valuation, a strong portfolio, good past performance and, of course, an attractive dividend.
STK certainly has what we want in its portfolio, which is full of strong cash flow generators like Apple, Microsoft, chipmaker Broadcom
But STK is just a little light on the dividend front (for a CEF), with a 5.7% yield. However, we’ll cut it some slack here because it does pay out the odd special dividend, including a recent payout to investors in January.
So if STK is such a great fund, why does it slot into my No. 3 spot? One word: discount—or lack thereof. As I write this, STK trades at an 11.7% premium to NAV, so investors are actually overpaying for this fund. Worse, its current premium is well above the 2.25% premium STK has averaged over the last five years. That means you should put STK on your watch list now, but due to its high quality, be prepared to buy it on major dips.
The good news? Those dips happen regularly: the fund traded at a slight discount to NAV as recently as June 28.
Tech CEF Pick No. 2: The Nuveen NASDAQ 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund (QQQ
Our next fund shares most of its ticker with its ETF cousin, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), an ETF that holds all the stocks in the NASDAQ 100. But adding an “X” unlocks stronger recent performance and a much higher yield (8% for QQQX, compared to a practically nonexistent 0.6% for QQQ).
Remarkably, QQQX delivers that outsized payout while holding the same stocks as QQQ—all the big names of the NASDAQ 100. But it has a couple tricks up its sleeve that its ETF cousin can’t counter. One is the fact that QQQX sells call options on its portfolio. This is a smart way to generate extra income, especially in a volatile market.
Under its call-option strategy, QQQX sells contracts that let buyers purchase its holdings in the future at a predetermined price. If the stock hits that price, it’s “called away,” or sold to the option buyer, and QQQX keeps the cash it gets for selling the contract. If the stock falls short, QQQX keeps the cash and the stock!
This savvy strategy, which works best in volatile markets, was the main reason why QQQX topped its ETF cousin coming out of the COVID crash. It’s also why we can tap the fund for that rich 8% dividend.
The only snag, again, is valuation: although it’s not as egregiously overpriced as STK, QQQX does sport a 3.6% premium as of this writing, which is a touch above its five-year average of around 1%. That doesn’t necessarily preclude a buy today, but you might want to wait for QQQX to dip below that 1% number before making a move.
Top Tech CEF Pick: The BlackRock
Now on to my top pick among these three. BST is a familiar name to members of my CEF Insider service, mainly because of its 8% yield and its monthly dividend, which has more than doubled in the last five years.
Like our other picks, BST holds high-cash-flow tech companies like Apple, Microsoft and Amazon, in addition to other growth stocks, like payment processors Visa
And we get another oft-overlooked advantage with BST: the management acumen of BlackRock, the world’s biggest and most powerful financial firm. With over $10 trillion in assets under management, it has access to market data and changes in the global marketplace that no one else can match. BlackRock has translated that into strong market outperformance with BST.
Now it is true that BST trades at a slight premium to NAV right now (0.7%, pretty much equal to its five-year average of 1%). So while we’re not getting a huge discount upfront here, we still like BST’s odds of posting strong price gains because it easily ticks our other boxes—and especially because of the massive management advantage it has in BlackRock.
Here’s something else to bear in mind: this one has traded at 9%+ premiums on a number of occasions over the last five years, and there’s a strong chance it will hit those levels again as the tech rebound picks up.
Michael Foster is the Lead Research Analyst for Contrarian Outlook. For more great income ideas, click here for our latest report “Indestructible Income: 5 Bargain Funds with Safe 8.4% Dividends.”
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Transitioning service members and veterans receive discounted Microsoft certification training, career coaching, and professional development.
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opsgility, LLC has pledged to assist job seekers from the military community in their journey to launch a new career in Tech. The Military and Veterans initiative was created to thank the brave men and women who have defended our country by offering financial support at a time when everything is becoming increasingly expensive. Now, US veterans, active military, and their immediate families within the same household will receive a 30% discount on Microsoft certification training by Opsgility.
"Our goal is to enable military community members to find a rewarding career in the cloud, whether they are transitioning service members or veterans exploring new career opportunities. We understand that transitioning to a civilian career is complex, and we are committed to aiding students throughout their journey," said Michael Washam, Opsgility CEO.
Opsgility provides military and veterans with little to no tech experience the knowledge, skills, and expertise to launch a civilian career in the cloud. This unique learning experience blends classroom instruction with hands-on labs to prepare students for nine high-demand career paths:
- AI Engineer
- Administrator
- Cloud Architect
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Developer
- DevOps Engineer
- Functional Consultant
- Security Engineer
Students will have access to a network of experienced Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) and a wide selection of Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC.) Upon completing the program, students will earn industry-leading certifications to build their resumes and gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge cloud technologies such as Microsoft 365, Azure, and related business applications.
Each job seeker's journey is unique and requires individual coaching to ensure successful employment. Students will meet one-on-one with an assigned Customer Success Manager to explore how the skills and experience gained in the military can transfer to various job roles.
Together, the student and Customer Success Manager will create a guided learning and development plan tailored to their goals and abilities. This career roadmap will include a curated list of essential Microsoft certifications and career readiness workshops to ensure a seamless transition for service members.
Opsgility's mission is to enable organizations to realize the full potential of the cloud through a comprehensive set of SaaS-based offerings. Opsgility is a proud supporter of the military community and works alongside Microsoft to help service members and veterans advance from the military to a career in IT via Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA.)
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today issued an Informed Investor Advisory recommending investors use caution when considering advice from social media financial influencers, or "finfluencers."
A finfluencer is a person who, by virtue of their popular or cultural status, has the capability to influence the financial decision-making process of others through promotions or recommendations on social media, according to the NASAA Informed Investor Advisory. They may seek to influence potential investors by publishing posts or videos to their social media accounts, often stylized to be entertaining so that the post or video will be shared with other potential investors.
"Investors should keep in mind that finfluencers are not subject to the same regulations as licensed financial professionals and may have undisclosed conflicts of interest," said NASAA President Melanie Senter Lubin. "Before you consider investing or acting on advice from a social media personality, make sure you understand all the ins and outs of the investment including all potential risks."
The advisory includes information to help investors better understand how influencers operate, what to consider when coming across financial advice on social media, and where to go for help with concerns about a possible finfluencer. The advisory also points out red flags to consider including dubious advice, unverifiable or outdated financial credentials, or investment recommendations not backed up by accurate data.
"The bottom line is that before making any financial decisions about your money, ask questions and make sure you understand the risks, and before you invest check on the registration status of the person and the investment with your jurisdiction's securities regulator," Lubin said.
The finfluencer advisory as well as contact information for state and provincial securities regulators is available on the NASAA website at nasaa.org.
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Organized in 1919, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection. NASAA is a voluntary association whose membership consists of the securities regulators in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the 13 provincial and territorial securities regulators in Canada, and the securities regulator in México. For more information, visit www.nasaa.org.
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There’s nothing quite like a cold dessert on a hot summer day. Making sweet treats yourself allows you to control the ingredients — including the sugar, which bodes well for those trying to live a healthy lifestyle. You can also save money making homemade frozen desserts rather than always buying them from the grocery store.
Now you can keep your sweet tooth satisfied 24-7 with this 2-quart Cuisinart ice cream maker that whips up frozen treats in just 20 minutes or less. It’s currently available on Amazon for $99.95.
Cuisinart ICE-30R Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet and Ice Cream Maker
Create tasty homemade frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, ice cream and frozen drinks without harmful additives or artificial flavors with this Cuisinart ice cream maker. Need to make it dairy-free? You can create “nice cream,” too.
To use, simply freeze the dual-insulated bowl for anytime between 6-22 hours. (If you keep it in the freezer at all times, it’ll always be ready for immediate use.) Place the mixing agitator in the freezer bowl, put the lid on, turn it on and pour in your ingredients. Watch as the BPA-free agitator, frozen bowl and motor turn your liquid treat into a smooth, creamy dessert right before your very eyes.
If by some miracle you haven’t devoured your dessert all in one sitting, refrain from storing it in the freezer bowl. The ingredients can stick to the side of the bowl and may cause damage. Store prepared ice cream in a plastic airtight ice cream container in your freezer instead.
According to the manual, desserts and frozen drinks are ready in 25-35 minutes, depending on what you’re making. Essentially, once the mixture has thickened to your liking, it’s ready to be gobbled up. If you’re adding fruit, chips or nuts, wait until the final 5 minutes.
This Cuisinart ice cream maker comes highly rated, with more than 15,000 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars. As reviewer Cathy M. noted, you can get a rock salt ice cream maker for less, but the less you spend the more work you have to do. Another woman said her husband ate a batch of ice cream for his dinner and her grandkids loved helping make it and watching it spin around.
While the arm is dishwasher safe, be sure to hand wash the bowl as that part is not. One reviewer mentioned that their well-meaning relative placed the freezer bowl in the dishwasher and the heat destroyed the freezing liquid inside of it, which inhibited it from ever freezing properly again.
This Cuisinart ice cream maker lets you be homemade-ice-cream-ready all the time. It comes with a limited 3-year warranty and an instruction and recipe book.
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Tech-Enabled Co-Ownership Marketplace Recognized as Best Financial Innovation That Makes Life Easier
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso, the leading technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, is a winner of REAL SIMPLE's 2022 Smart Money Awards, an annual list spotlighting 32 of the best products and services to help readers maximize their money, investments, and time.
"It's an honor for Pacaso to be recognized by REAL SIMPLE for our co-ownership model, which is a more financially responsible purchase than a traditional second home," said Whitney Curry, chief marketing officer, Pacaso. "With Pacaso, buyers get a bigger, more luxurious home than what they'd get on their own while sharing costs and eliminating the hassle of home ownership. This is especially true right now. Rising inflation and interest rates make whole home purchases less affordable, so the lower cost of co-ownership becomes more attractive to potential buyers who are seeking a second home."
The Smart Money Awards is REAL SIMPLE'S annual spotlight on the best financial innovations that make life easier. To curate the 2022 Smart Money Awards, REAL SIMPLE editors compiled a list of products across eight categories, and a panel of financial professionals rated them to select 32 winners based on innovation and relevance to REAL SIMPLE readers.
"Whether you're looking to cut big purchases into bite-size payments or get accounting support for your small business, this year's Smart Money Awards deliver more innovative solutions to your personal finance concerns than ever before. We're here to help you get your money house in order with this smartly-curated review of the best new tools and services. I especially love the ones that extend banking access to underserved communities, and reward you for earth-friendly purchases," said REAL SIMPLE Editor in Chief Lauren Iannotti.
The full list of this year's Smart Money Awards is now available at REALSIMPLE.com/moneyawards. To learn more about Pacaso and to shop available listings, please visit pacaso.com
Pacaso® is a technology-enabled marketplace that modernizes real estate co-ownership to make owning a second home possible and enjoyable for more people. Pacaso curates luxury listings with premium amenities and high-end contemporary interior design, offers ⅛ to ½ ownership with integrated financing, and, after purchase, professionally manages the home and supports seamless resale. Co-founded by Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff in 2020, Pacaso operates in top second home destinations around the world. Pacaso has been certified as a Great Place to Work and is recognized as one of Glassdoor's 2022 Best Places to Work.
For more information about Pacaso and to view luxury second home listings, visit www.pacaso.com or download the Pacaso app for Android or iPhone. You can also follow Pacaso on social media @PacasoHomes on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or @Pacaso_Homes on TikTok.
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GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratos Wealth Partners (Stratos), a Stratos Wealth Holdings company, is pleased to welcome Paul C. Serie and his firm, Serie Wealth Advisory.
Formerly with TIAA-CREF Wealth Management, Serie provides advice and solutions to individuals and families in the academic and medical fields.
"I saw an opportunity to partner with Stratos, a strong, fast-growing RIA Firm that will enable me to execute much more efficiently for my clients. Big corporations are losing sight of what is important to serve client needs," said Paul Serie, Owner and Advisor. "Serie Wealth Advisory now can utilize a multi-custodial platform, provide tax efficient investing/transfers from their current holdings and a variety of managed strategies that re-balance client assets based on the risk tolerance and market volatility."
Managing Partner with Stratos, Michael O'Brien, said, "Upon first meeting Paul, I immediately gained insight into his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to clients. The best part is that we get to help Paul achieve his vision for Serie Wealth Advisory – to provide comprehensive, personalized advice to clients and be present for the long-term as individuals and families grow and evolve."
"I am thrilled that we are attracting top talent like Paul to our organization," said Jeff Concepcion, CEO, and Founder of Stratos. "We believe advisor talent like Paul belongs in a creative and independent environment like Stratos. We look forward to supporting Paul's rapid growth and continued success."
Serie Wealth Advisory will operate out of Stratos' established branch office in Garden City, New York.
About Stratos Wealth Partners
Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, manages over $10.1 billion in advisory assets, and advises through LPL Financial, over $7.1 billion in brokerage and third party managed assets for a total of $17.2 billion as of June 30, 2022. Stratos offers operational, strategic and revenue-generating resources, as well as, a reliable infrastructure allowing advisors the flexibility to develop and grow his/her own business. Since its founding, Stratos has grown to 275 independent advisors, has over 60 home office staff, and is located throughout the U.S. in over 87 locations.
Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA & SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, a registered investment advisor. Serie Wealth Advisory and Stratos Wealth Partners are separate entities from LPL Financial.
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MIAMI, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, announced today new details on the continued enhancement of their current ski offerings, operating more than 20 mountain resorts in Canada, the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps, Japan, and China.
As part of Club Med's ambition to open 17 new resorts and complete 13 renovations or property extensions by 2024, the brand will debut three new mountain resorts in December 2022. These openings further establish Club Med as the leading global ski operator. New resorts include:
- Club Med Tignes, French Alps
- Club Med Val d'Isère, French Alps
- Club Med Kiroro, Hokkaido Japan
Additionally, Club Med announced an exclusive ski offer of up to 45% savings for travelers booking ski vacations – whether visiting a new ski property or one of Club Med's existing mountain resorts throughout Canada and the Alps.
Exclusive Savings on Popular Club Med Ski Getaways
Americans are already planning their upcoming ski vacations, with bookings for Club Med's all-inclusive ski resorts in Canada and the Alps currently trending more than 90% higher versus 2021.
An all-inclusive ski getaway with Club Med can provide a savings upwards of $9,000 compared to a do-it-yourself ski vacation. Travelers looking to save even more can take advantage of Club Med's Ski Getaways Sale, offering up to 45% off all-inclusive mountain escapes in Canada and the Alps. Compared to a do-it-yourself ski trip, Club Med ensures a worry-free with all-inclusive ski packages including accommodations, lift tickets, group ski and snowboard lessons, Children's' Clubs for ages 4-17, après-ski activities, and all-day gourmet dining.
The Ski Getaways Sale is open for bookings now through October 12, 2022, with travel dates from December 2, 2022 to April 9, 2023 for Club Med Québec and November 20, 2022 to May 6, 2023 for Club Med resorts in the Alps. Kids under 4 stay for free.
The Club Med All-Inclusive Difference
With more than 20 mountain resorts across the globe in some of the world's top ski domains, Club Med's all-inclusive ski vacations allow families to enjoy a hassle-free ski vacation with:
- Club Med's Easy Arrival service where, pre-vacation, families can sign up for childcare, book excursions, and rent ski equipment before they even arrive at Club Med. Following check-in at the resort, all ski gear will be waiting in personal lockers, creating a seamless rental experience that maximizes time spent on the slopes.
- Club Med's all-inclusive offerings which include accommodations, ski-in/ski-out access (at select resorts), lift tickets, entertainment for all ages, and locally inspired gastronomy (think fondue, French cheeses, and cured meats for adults, and kid-favorites like gourmet pizza, pasta, and chocolate-y dessert creations!).
- Group ski and snowboard lessons for all levels, which is included and highly customized, especially for kids 4-17 years old. Under supervision of trained G.O.'s, kids are first introduced to ski and then depending on their skill level, enjoy customized ski lessons through a curated weekly schedule while parents embark on ski lessons based on their skill-set, as well.
- Engaging and imaginative activities through Club Med's dedicated Children's Clubs, great for kids to enjoy while parents enjoy ski lessons, après-ski, or wellness experiences. Plus, new Mini Club Med + programming (ages 4-10) offers enhanced activities designed to help children harness traits like courage, self-confidence, creativity, and happiness. Activities include "Happiness Builders", where children practice random acts of kindness by leaving kind messages on guest doorknobs, "Nature Detective", an outdoor treasure hunt designed to learn about the native environment, and "Happiness Expo", sharing time with parents on the best moments of their day.
Club Med's All-Inclusive Mountain Resorts
For an unforgettable family vacation, book an upcoming getaway at one of Club Med's recently opened or soon-to-open mountain resorts including:
Club Med Québec, Canada
Opened December 2021. This four-season, all-inclusive mountain resort is Club Med's first in Canada, just 90 minutes from Québec City. With sweeping views of the scenic St. Lawrence River and surrounding mountains, the resort appeals to families, couples, large groups, and solo travelers alike with over 300 rooms, including a private Exclusive Collection (5-star) luxury space, a variety of locally inspired culinary experiences, and unlimited ski-in/ski-out access with activities like ice-skating, guided hikes, and group ski and snowboard lessons, as well as destination excursions like dog sledding and sugar shack visits. While kids enjoy time in their respective Children's Club, adults can relax in an expansive wellness area with a 25-yard heated pool, an outdoor jacuzzi, and Nordic-inspired spa overlooking the river.
Club Med Tignes, French Alps
Opening December 2022. A historic destination that has been home to Club Med since 1958, Tignes Val Claret is an outdoor sports lover's paradise located at an altitude of 7,053 meters. The brand-new Club Med Tignes resort will be in the center of the liveliest part of town, making it a hotspot for winter sports and nightlife. The resort will feature 430 rooms, including 25 Exclusive Collection (5-Star) suites, ski-in/ski-out access, two restaurants, a full spa and wellness salt wall, the largest indoor pool in the Alps, a full childcare program, and a ski domain suitable for every level.
Club Med Val d'Isère, French Alps
Opening December 2022. Club Med Val d'Isère is undergoing a complete transformation and will reopen as the brand's first Exclusive Collection (5-star) mountain resort this December. As an Exclusive Collection property, Club Med Val d'Isère will provide guests with personalized service and elevated experiences including a dedicated onsite team, nightly Champagne service, and 216 brand-new spacious rooms designed with luxury fixtures and finishes. Located in the Tarentaise Valley at an altitude of 6,070 feet, this authentic village is home to an internationally recognized ski mecca. The resort will redefine mountain luxury with ski-in/ski-out access, gourmet dining, immersive and engaging childcare programs starting at age 4, and a welcoming spa and yoga program.
Club Med Kiroro, Hokkaido Japan
Opening December 2022. Renowned for its generous snow cover and unspoiled natural environment, the coveted ski destination of Hokkaido is home to Club Med's newest four-season mountain resort in Asia. The 400-room Club Med Kiroro will provide a one-of-a-kind snow experience offering guests access to some of the best powder snow in the world, with long ski seasons and fresh ski tracks. The elevated Club Med mountain vacation experience will offer guests unlimited ski-in/ski-out access to an untouched ski domain with 23 courses, and activities like snowboarding lessons, group ski, and snowshoe hikes. Indoors, guests can enjoy nature centers, a dedicated kid's zone with highly-customized Children's Clubs, a gallery showcasing works from local artists, and culinary delights from local breweries, wineries, and bakeries.
Additional Club Med Alpine Ski Resorts
Club Med ski resorts throughout the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps, perfectly blend an elevated mountain experience with the value of an all-inclusive. All offer ski-in/ski-out access for maximum time on the slopes. Resort highlights include:
- Club Med La Rosière: Following a successful inaugural ski season in 2021, this refined resort welcomes skiers for a second year with an aesthetic reflective of an Alpine chalet. Families, solo travelers, and couples alike can enjoy a variety of locally inspired culinary experiences, daily entertainment, and included activities like skiing, snowboarding, Nordic walking, and yoga workshops.
- Club Med Les Arcs Panorama: Situated amongst the alpine forest within the French Alps, Les Arcs Panorama is a 4-Trident (4 Star) resort with an Exclusive Collection luxury space. The resort was built to fit the curves of the mountainous terrain and boasts a perfect view of the dramatic, soaring vistas. Club Med Le Arcs is a perfect family resort, featuring a full range of children's clubs, including the new Mini Club +, offering even more engaging, fun-filled, and educational activities that encourage children to make new friends, expand their imaginations, and experience the freedom of childhood.
- Club Med Grand Massif, French Alps: Just an hour from Geneva, Club Med Grand Massif provides the best of the traditional Club Med mountain resort experience, as well as Scandinavian-style chalets for a unique and elevated take on a Club Med getaway. Guests can immerse themselves in the destination by taking a gondola ride to the historic commune of Samoëns and experience the village market with strolling through the picturesque village.
- Club Med Val Thorens, French Alps: At 7,545 feet, Club Med Val Thorens is situated at the highest altitude of all Club Med ski resorts. Located in the heart of the largest ski area on earth, and arguably the best ski station in the world, the resort is the ideal destination for adventurous skiers. Following a day on the slopes experience the resort's signature amenities including an indoor climbing wall, dinner in a yurt, and a rotating selection of high energy entertainment including DJ sets and circus performances.
Flexible Travel Policies for Added Peace of Mind
To ensure added flexibility and peace of mind for travelers, Club Med also offers: a flexible cancellation policy, where all bookings can be canceled for free up to 61 days prior to arrival and guests receive a full refund on the land portion of their stay; an Emergency Assistance program, where all guests traveling before December 31, 2023 will receive coverage for emergency medical expenses during their stay, including those related to COVID-19; and Safe Together protocols, enhanced hygiene and safety measures developed through a specialized team of doctors and professors.
For full details on the above policies, please visit www.clubmed.us/staywithconfidence.
For full details on Club Med's Ski Getaways Sale, please visit: https://www.clubmed.us/o/all-inclusive-ski-offer.
For images of the best of Club Med's ski resorts, please visit here.
About Club Med
Club Med, founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz, is the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, offering approximately 70 premium resorts in stunning locations around the world including North and South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean. Each Club Med resort features authentic local style and comfortably upscale accommodations, superior sports programming and activities, enriching children's programs, gourmet dining, and warm and friendly service by its world-renown staff with legendary hospitality skills, an all-encompassing energy and diverse backgrounds.
Club Med operates in more than 30 countries and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different nationalities. Led by its pioneering spirit, Club Med continues to grow and adapt to each market with three to five new resort openings or renovations per year, including a new mountain resort annually.
For more information, visit www.clubmed.us, call 1-800-Club-Med (1-800-258-2633), or contact a preferred travel professional. For an inside look at Club Med, follow Club Med on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCCI Insurance Group launched its third video in a series of six – "FCCI Risk Control." In this newest release, FCCI helps business owners better understand the risks they face every day by protecting businesses, employees, property, automobiles and customers from losses due to accidents.
Expect three more videos this summer with a focus on the Business Owner experience, FCCI's partnership-driven TeamWorksSM approach, and recruiting top talent. These videos will enable current and prospective agents and policyholders to learn more about the Company, its values, and why they should partner with FCCI for their commercial insurance needs.
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For more about FCCI's prompt and fair claim handling, go to www.fcci-group.com/claims-services or call (800) 226-3224.
About FCCI – Distributing exclusively through independent agents in 20 states, plus Washington, D.C., FCCI provides commercial property and casualty insurance coverage, services and commercial and contract surety across more than a third of the U.S. Established in 1959, FCCI celebrates more than 60 years of keeping promises. FCCI is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, with regional and branch offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia. For more information, contact us at 800-226-3224 or visit www.fcci-group.com.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyans voted Tuesday in an unusual presidential election where a longtime opposition leader who is backed by the outgoing president faces the brash deputy president who styles himself as the outsider. Turnout appeared lower than usual as some voters cited little hope of real change.
The election was considered close but calm. East Africa’s economic hub could see a presidential runoff for the first time. Economic issues such as widespread corruption could be of greater importance than the ethnic tensions that have marked past votes with sometimes deadly results.
Kenya is a standout with its relatively democratic system in a region where some leaders are notorious for clinging to power for decades. Its stability is crucial for foreign investors, the most humble of street vendors and troubled neighbors like Ethiopia and Somalia.
The top candidates are Raila Odinga, a democracy campaigner who has vied for the presidency for a quarter-century, and 55-year-old Deputy President William Ruto, who has stressed his journey from a humble childhood to appeal to struggling Kenyans long accustomed to political dynasties.
“In moments like this is when the mighty and the powerful come to the realization that it is the simple and the ordinary that eventually make the choice,” Ruto told journalists. “I look forward to our victorious day.” He urged Kenyans to be peaceful and respect others’ choices.
“I have confidence that the people of Kenya are going to speak loudly in favor of democratic change,” Odinga told journalists. A cheering crowd jogged alongside his convoy as he arrived to vote in Nairobi.
To win outright, a candidate needs more than half of all votes and at least 25% of the votes in more than half of Kenya’s 47 counties. No outright winner means a runoff election within 30 days.
Results must be announced within a week, but impatience is expected if they don’t come before this weekend. “What we want to try to avoid is a long period of anxiety, of suspense,” said Bruce Golding, who leads the Commonwealth election observer group.
Outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta, the son of Kenya’s first president, cut across the usual ethnic lines and angered Ruto by backing longtime rival Odinga after their bitter 2017 election contest. But both Odinga and Ruto have chosen running mates from the country’s largest ethnic group, the Kikuyu.
The 77-year-old Odinga made history by choosing running mate Martha Karua, a former justice minister and the first woman to be a leading contender for the deputy presidency. She has inspired many women in a country where female candidates commonly face harassment.
Rising food and fuel prices, debt at 67% of GDP, youth unemployment at 40% and corruption put economic issues at the center of an election in which unregulated campaign spending highlighted the country’s inequality. But personalities still matter.
“We need mature people to lead, not someone who abuses people. Someone who respects elders,” said 55-year-old teacher Rosemary Mulima, who arrived at a polling station on Nairobi’s outskirts to find about 500 people in line before dawn. She had “very high” hopes for Odinga on his fifth try,
Others were seeing a lower turnout than the 80% five years ago. The electoral commission signed up less than half of the new voters it had hoped for, just 2.5 million.
More than 6.5 million people had voted by midday, or about 30% of the 22 million registered.
“The problems from (the previous election), the economy, the day-to-day life, are still here,” said 38-year-old shopkeeper Adrian Kibera. “We don’t have good choices,” he said, calling Odinga too old and Ruto too inexperienced.
Difficulties were reported at times with the electronic voting system, and presidential candidate George Wajackoyah told journalists that some voting kits in his stronghold weren’t working. Though polling in low single figures, Wajackoyah and his pledges to legalize marijuana prompted questions over whether he could draw enough votes to force a runoff.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission said about 200 voting kits had failed out of more than 46,000, calling it “not widespread” and “normal” for technology to break down at times.
Kenyans hope for a peaceful vote. Elections can be exceptionally troubled, as in 2007 when the country exploded after Odinga claimed the vote had been stolen from him and more than 1,000 people were killed. Ruto was indicted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity for his role in the violence, but his case was terminated amid allegations of witness tampering.
In 2017, the high court overturned the election results, a first in Africa, after Odinga challenged them over irregularities. He boycotted the new vote and proclaimed himself the “people’s president,” bringing allegations of treason. A public handshake between him and Kenyatta calmed the crisis.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for GDRX, NLSN, EGIO, LMND, and BBQ.
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First was the killing of a Muslim man from Afghanistan late last year. Then came two more slayings in the last two weeks — men from Pakistan who attended the same mosque in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Those deaths were followed Friday by the city’s fourth homicide of a Muslim man in nine months. Together the killings have sent ripples of fear through Islamic communities in New Mexico and beyond and fueled a race to find who was responsible.
Authorities on Monday identified the latest victim as they sought help searching for a vehicle believed to be connected to the slayings. The common elements were the victims’ race and religion, officials said.
Naeem Hussain was killed Friday night, and the three other men died in ambush shootings. Police in New Mexico’s largest city are trying to determine if the deaths are linked.
“The fact the suspect remains at large is terrifying,” Debbie Almontaser, a Muslim community leader in New York, wrote on Twitter. “Who is next?!”
In a phone interview, Almontaser said that a female friend who lives in Michigan and wears the hijab head covering shared with her over the weekend just how rattled she was. “She’s like, ‘This is so terrifying. I’m so scared. I travel alone,’” Almontaser said.
Hussain, 25, was from Pakistan. His death came just days after those of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, and Aftab Hussein, 41, who were also from Pakistan and members of the same mosque.
The earliest case involves the November killing of Mohammad Ahmadi, 62, from Afghanistan.
Aneela Abad, general secretary at the Islamic Center of New Mexico, described a community reeling from the killings, its grief compounded by confusion and fear of what may follow.
“We are just completely shocked and still trying to comprehend and understand what happened, how and why,” she said.
Some people have avoided going out unless “absolutely necessary,” and some Muslim university students have been wondering whether it is safe for them to stay in the city, she said. The center has also beefed up its security.
Police said the same vehicle is suspected of being used in all four homicides — a dark gray or silver four-door Volkswagen that appears to be a Jetta or Passat with dark tinted windows. Authorities released photos hoping people could help identify the car and offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Investigators did not say where the images were taken or what led them to suspect the car was involved in the slayings. Police spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said in an email Monday that the agency has received tips regarding the car but did not elaborate.
“We have a very, very strong link,” Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said Sunday. “We have a vehicle of interest … We have got to find this vehicle.”
Gallegos said he could not comment on what kind of gun was used in the shootings, or whether police know how many suspects were involved in the violence.
President Joe Biden said he was “angered and saddened” by the killings and that his administration “stands strongly with the Muslim community.”
“These hateful attacks have no place in America,” Biden said Sunday in a tweet.
The conversation about safety has also dominated WhatsApp and email groups that Almontaser is on.
“What we’ve seen happen in New Mexico is very chilling for us as a Muslim minority community in the United States that has endured so much backlash and discrimination” since the 9/11 attacks, she said. “It’s frightening.”
Few anti-Muslim hate crimes have been recorded in Albuquerque over the last five years, according to FBI data cited by Brian Levin, director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism and a professor of criminal justice at California State University at San Bernardino.
From 2017 through 2020, there was one anti-Muslim hate crime a year. The highest recent number was in 2016, when Albuquerque police recorded six out of a total of 25 hate crimes.
That largely tracks with national trends, which hit the lowest numbers in a decade in 2020, only to increase by 45% in 2021 in a dozen cities and states, Levin said.
Albuquerque authorities say they cannot determine if the slayings were hate crimes until they have identified a suspect and a motive.
Louis Schlesinger, a forensic psychology professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, said bias killings are often perpetrated by a small group of people, typically young white men. A lone perpetrator is rare.
“These are basically total losers by every dimension, whether it’s social, economic, psychological, what have you,” he said. “They’re filled with hatred for one reason or another and target a particular group that they see, in their mind, to blame for all their problems in life.”
It was not clear whether the victims knew their attacker or attackers.
The most recent victim was found dead after police received a call of a shooting. Authorities declined to say whether the killing was carried out in a way similar to the other deaths.
Muhammad Afzaal Hussain had worked as a field organizer for a local congresswoman’s campaign.
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury issued a statement praising him as “one of the kindest and hardest working people” she has ever known. She said the urban planner was “committed to making our public spaces work for every person and cleaning up legacy pollution.”
As land-use director for the city of Española — more than 85 miles (137 kilometers) north of Albuquerque — Hussain worked to improve conditions and inclusivity for disadvantaged minorities, the mayor’s office said.
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DENVER, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortis, a high-growth commercial bank serving small- to medium-sized privately held businesses in Colorado and Utah, is pleased to welcome Clint Crews as their Head of Colorado Commercial and Specialty Lending.
Crews joins Fortis with over 15 years of commercial banking experience, most recently as a Commercial Banking Group Manager at Independent Financial, where he developed a reputation as a strong leader and team builder. In his new role, Clint will lead and develop Fortis' Middle Market and Specialty Lending strategy in the Denver region. He will manage a team of high-caliber bankers, ensuring both new and existing clients receive the unparalleled product and service offerings that they have come to expect and deserve.
"Throughout my career in banking, building and maintaining client relationships and ensuring my clients have the best service and options available to fit their needs has been my core focus," stated Clint. "I am thrilled for the opportunity to join Fortis and lead the growth of their Colorado market, knowing that client service has and always will be at the center of our culture."
"We could not be more excited for Clint to join Fortis and lead our team in Colorado," added Josh Peters, Chief Lending Officer. "His track record of excellence in the Denver market will have a meaningful impact on our ability to continue recruiting talented, veteran bankers. He is a natural fit into our organization; his passion and enthusiasm will have a lasting influence on our clients and presence in the community."
Fortis is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is a state-chartered bank with offices in the Denver and Salt Lake City metropolitan areas. The bank provides business and personal clients with a full suite of loan, treasury management and deposit products, with an emphasis on Commercial and Specialty clients. To learn more about Fortis, visit www.fortisprivatebank.com.
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Cryptoverse: Blockchain bridges fall into troubled waters
Another day, another hack - and another blockchain bridge burned.
Another day, another hack - and another blockchain bridge burned.
When thieves stole an estimated $190 million from U.S. crypto firm Nomad last week, it was the seventh hack of 2022 to target an increasingly important cog in the crypto machine: Blockchain "bridges" - strings of code that help move crypto coins between different applications.
So far this year, hackers have stolen crypto worth some $1.2 billion from bridges, data from London-based blockchain analysis firm Elliptic shows, already more than double last year's total.
"This is a war where the cybersecurity firm or the project can't be a winner," said Ronghui Hu, a professor of computer science at Columbia University in New York and co-founder of cybersecurity firm CertiK.
"We have to protect so many projects. For them (hackers) when they look at one project and there's no bugs, they can simply move on to the next one, until they find a one weak point."
At present, most digital tokens run on their own unique blockchain, essentially a public digital ledger that records crypto transactions. That risks projects using these coins becoming siloed, reducing their prospects for wide use.
Blockchain bridges aim to tear down these walls. Backers say they will play a fundamental role in "Web3" - the much-hyped vision of a digital future where crypto's enmeshed in online life and commerce.
Yet bridges can be the weakest link.
The Nomad hack was the eighth-biggest crypto theft on record. Other thefts from bridges this year include a $615 million heist at Ronin, used in a popular online game, and a $320 million theft at Wormhole, used in so-called decentralised finance applications.
"Blockchain bridges are the most fertile ground for new vulnerabilities," said Steve Bassi, co-founder and CEO of malware detector PolySwarm.
ACHILLES HEEL
Nomad and others companies that make blockchain bridge software have attracted backing.
Just five days before it was hacked, San Francisco-based Nomad said it had raised $22.4 million from investors including major exchange Coinbase Global. Nomad CEO and co-founder Pranay Mohan called its security model the "gold standard."
Nomad did not respond to requests for comment.
It has said it is working with law enforcement agencies and a blockchain analysis firm to track the stolen funds. Late last week, it announced a bounty of up to 10% for the return of funds hacked from the bridge. It said on Saturday it had recovered over $32 million of the hacked funds so far.
"The most important thing in crypto is community, and our number one goal is restoring bridged user funds," Mohan said. "We will treat any party who returns 90% or more of exploited funds as a white hats. We will not prosecute white hats," he said, referring to so-called ethical hackers.
Several cyber security and blockchain experts told Reuters that the complexity of bridges meant they could represent an Achilles' heel for projects and applications that used them.
"A reason why hackers have targeted these cross-chain bridges of late is because of the immense technical sophistication involved in creating these kinds of services," said Ganesh Swami, CEO of blockchain data firm Covalent in Vancouver, which had some crypto stored on Nomad's bridge when it was hacked.
For instance, some bridges create versions of crypto coins that make them compatible with different blockchains, holding the original coins in reserve. Others rely on smart contracts, complex covenants that execute deals automatically.
The code involved in all of these can contain bugs or other flaws, potentially leaving the door ajar for hackers.
BUG BOUNTIES
So how best to address the problem?
Some experts say audits of smart contracts could help to guard against cyber thefts, as well as "bug bounty" programmes that incentivise open-sourced reviews of smart contract code.
Others call for less concentration of control of the bridges by individual companies, something they say could bolster resiliency and transparency of code.
"Cross-chain bridges are an attractive target for hackers because they often leverage a centralized infrastructure, most of which lock up assets," said Victor Young, founder and chief architect at U.S. blockchain firm Analog.
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Parties Unveil Innovative National NIL Custom Content Featuring
Student-Athletes with School Marks
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZIPS Car Wash (zipscarwash.com) has announced its multi-year investment in 13 collegiate athletic programs through an extensive sponsorship agreement with LEARFIELD. This marks ZIPS first foray into college sports marketing and represents the largest sponsorship of its kind in the growing car wash industry. ZIPS' most highly concentrated markets of its 250 locations are in the southeast, where it has targeted the sponsorship most heavily.
As part of its multi-school relationship with LEARFIELD, ZIPS is now the proud sponsor of six universities – Arkansas, Baylor, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. ZIPS will have category exclusivity at these respective SEC, Big 12 and ACC member schools, where LEARFIELD is the athletics multimedia rightsholder. There are seven additional universities included in a different capacity, with projections to scale the sponsorship throughout the length of the three-year agreement.
Notably, ZIPS will engage in the LEARFIELD Allied program to connect school IP with student-athletes in name, image and likeness (NIL) activation – aptly named "Car Wash Convos" – featuring interviews with Arkansas, North Carolina and Tennessee student-athletes while they experience a car wash at ZIPS. Additionally, its overall sponsorship agreement provides ZIPS with significant brand visibility among the university fanbases through assets which include IP marks, radio, social and LEARFIELD's Fan365 digital product.
"ZIPS is the only company in the car wash industry who is investing at this level in blue chip universities, introducing NIL partnerships in three states and offering gameday tickets to our customers through sweepstakes held in the new ZIPSme portal," said Gene Dinkens, CEO, ZIPS Car Wash. "We're proud to lead the way in collegiate sports sponsorships on a broader scale and to show our support in the communities we serve."
The ZIPSme portal was created to enhance the ZIPS customer experience by offering sweepstakes, partner perks and the freedom to manage a ZIPS Unlimited Membership online. Another component of its multi-year agreement with LEARFIELD enables ZIPS to kick off football season by offering its unlimited members exclusive access to enter to win college gameday tickets and other prizes.
"ZIPS is a forward-thinking industry leader, and we are proud to welcome them to the collegiate athletics space," said John Brody, Chief Revenue Officer, LEARFIELD.
"We are also delighted to incorporate a groundbreaking NIL-focused custom content program, curated and produced by LEARFIELD Studios, featuring student-athletes proudly wearing their school colors. As the 'front door to college athletics,' we look forward to further building the relationship between ZIPS and our partner institutions."
ZIPS growth has and will continue to be via acquisition and greenfield development as the company expands across the country. In 2022 alone, ZIPS has acquired 45 locations with a growth rate of nearly 50%, making it a record year of expansion thus far for the company.
ZIPS Car Wash, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is the largest privately held car wash operator nationwide. ZIPS is among the fastest growing express car wash chains in the country, operating more than 250 locations across 24 states. With over 18 years of car washing experience, ZIPS has invested in industry leading technology, creative hiring and training methods, local partnerships, and a laser-focus on customer care as driving forces behind ZIPS growing business model. ZIPS Car Wash is about much more than getting cars clean. Our #1 purpose is to make people happy, from our community outreach efforts and fundraising programs to our focus on employees. ZIPS strives for a great, clean, and fun customer experience. To learn more visit: zipscarwash.com.
LEARFIELD, based in Plano, Texas, is a media, data, and technology services leader in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions. LEARFIELD services include licensing and collegiate sports properties' multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics and insights; ticketing software and ticket sales; branding; campus-wide business and sponsorship development; and venue technology systems. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for NACDA's acclaimed LEARFIELD Directors' Cup, recognizing athletic departments across all divisions.
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(The Hill) — House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) promised on Monday that if Republicans take back the chamber after November’s midterm elections, they will investigate the Department of Justice, telling Attorney General Merrick Garland to “clear your calendar.”
“I’ve seen enough. The Department of Justice has reached an intolerable state of weaponized politicization,” McCarthy said. “When Republicans take back the House, we will conduct immediate oversight of this department, follow the facts, and leave no stone unturned.”
“Attorney General Garland, preserve your documents and clear your calendar,” McCarthy said.
McCarthy’s comments came hours after former President Donald Trump confirmed in a lengthy statement that the FBI had raided his Mar-a-Lago residence, where he said agents “broke” into a safe.
A host of Republicans erupted after news of the raid, accusing the FBI of unfairly targeting the former president for political purposes. Trump himself lashed out at law enforcement, calling the raid “political persecution.”
The execution of a search warrant on a former president’s home is unprecedented and comes as the Justice Department continues to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and actions Trump took to attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss.
The National Archives also has reportedly asked the Justice Department to investigate after authorities recovered boxes of materials from Trump’s Florida home, which included materials he took from the White House that were considered classified. The New York Times reported that those materials appeared to be at the center of the FBI’s search.
The Department of Justice declined to comment.
Asked to respond to news of the raid, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” that he would not comment further.
“Well, I know nothing about it other than what I’ve read like everybody else, so I think it’s wise for me to withhold comments until we learn more,” Schumer said.
When host Rachel Maddow asked Schumer to respond to what she said was McCarthy “effectively threatening” Garland, Schumer said, “None of us know the facts, and any comments are premature.”
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It’s been 26 years since 9-year-old Jackie Beard was kidnapped, raped and murdered. After spending two decades behind bars, her killer’s death sentence has been overturned.
Jeannie Winchester remembers the day her daughter went outside their Clarksville home to pick blackberries in 1996. She warned Jackie not to talk to a suspicious man who had been hanging around their neighborhood, claiming to be an undercover officer.
“She said I won’t. She said cross my heart, hope to die. You know, kids say that not knowing what’s going to happen, I guess,” Winchester recalled.
That man was eventually identified as William Rogers.
Last week, a federal appeals court overturned his death sentence, agreeing he had ineffective counsel during his sentencing. The case was sent back down to the lower court.
“I know they have a job to do and we want to make sure it’s done right, but it drags you down, it tears you apart, nothing’s ever the same waiting for another shoe to fall so to speak with the justice system,” Winchester said.
Winchester said overturning Roger’s death penalty takes away the small bit of closure she felt in her daughter’s case.
“I want him to die. I want him to get the death sentence because that will show these monsters that Tennessee does not play with child molesters, child rapists, and child murderers. If he gets the death sentence it might make somebody think twice about doing this.”
Twenty-six years after Jackie’s death, her mom worries a re-sentencing hearing could open the door for the court to question or drop charges in her daughter’s case. She’s committed to fighting to make sure that doesn’t happen.
“I want them to see me and know that somebody still cares about Jackie and about justice for Jackie. She deserves more than what she got. She deserves justice,” Winchester said. | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/tennessee-news/i-want-him-to-die-9-year-olds-mom-reacts-after-killers-death-sentence-overturned/ | 2022-08-09T14:57:31Z | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/tennessee-news/i-want-him-to-die-9-year-olds-mom-reacts-after-killers-death-sentence-overturned/ | true |
No evidence against police officers for involvement in activities of fake antiquities dealer Monson Mavungal: Crime Branch tells Kerala High Court
Plea alleges improper probe against officers
The investigation conducted so far has not brought out anything to prove the involvement of a former Deputy Inspector General and two inspectors of police in the cheating indulged in by fake antiquities dealer Monson Mavungal. However, disciplinary action against these officers who had some sort of connection with Monson are on, according to a statement filed by the Crime Branch (CB) in the High Court.
The statement was filed in response to a petition alleging an improper probe against the police officers.
The CB said that in fact, disciplinary proceedings had been initiated against G. Lakshman, Inspector General of Police, Social Policing and Traffic, for his association with Monson and he is still under suspension. P. Sreekumar, former Inspector of Police, Cherthala, is also under suspension pending disciplinary inquiry for his association with Monson. Disciplinary proceedings are on against A. Ananthalal, Inspector of Police, State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB), Thiruvananthapuram, and A.B. Vibin, Inspector of Police, Meppadi, Wayanad, for official misconduct by way of borrowing money from Monson.
The inquiry against S. Surendran, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Retired), had revealed that he and his family were keeping close contact with Monson. However, no evidence had been received so far to implicate him in the cheating cases.
The CB also dismissed the allegation that separate police protection was provided for the house of Monson. The Station House Officer of the Ernakulam North police had arranged a “point book” in front of the house of Monson to facilitate police patrol to put their signature in it when they passed through the area. This was a usual mechanism of police surveillance as provided in the standing orders. As for the allegation against retired DIG S. Surendran, none of the witnesses had stated that ₹15 lakh had been transported to the residence of Mr. Surendran.
The CB said the allegation that the fake documents showing a deposit of crores of rupees in a bank account of Monson were fabricated with the assistance of police officers Mr. Lakshman, Mr. Surendran and Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran required further investigation. The allegation of handing over ₹25 lakh to Monson in the presence of Mr. Sudhakaran is under the purview of the investigation. Mr. Sudhakaran is yet to be questioned.
The apprehension of the petitioner that the investigation agency was trying to hush up the case was misconceived, the CB said.
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Ethereum, Decentral, & Jaxx Liberty Founder also announces $1M Foundation for Canadian Leaders & Problem Solvers
TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ethereum, Decentral, & Jaxx Liberty Founder Anthony Di Iorio today announced the whitelist opening for Andiami: The Quest for Liberty, an upcoming global tech project designed to add value to and complement today's leading decentralized network projects like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The announcement was made during Di Iorio's opening keynote speech at Futurist Conference, Canada's largest crypto & blockchain event.
With ten years of design, vision, and building, Andiami will address crypto's most pressing issues, including the increasing centralization of decentralized networks and the prevalent use of Web2 business models in the pursuit of Web3, a user-controlled internet. Andiami will accomplish its goals by bringing together trusted leadership, aligned stakeholder incentives, and new custom hardware and software. This will all be delivered on scalable infrastructure, a new node-sharing protocol, a unique type of mining, and next-generation token economics.
"The future can't be built using old models," says Anthony Di Iorio. "Similarly, you can't build a user-controlled internet while relying on institutional trust anywhere in between an individual and a protocol. Andiami is the culmination of a mission I started ten years ago to empower people with the tools they need to be in control of their digital lives: their money, communication, and identity."
Andiami: The Quest for Liberty is planned to be unveiled November 3, 2022—ten years to the day that Di Iorio held the first-ever Bitcoin meetup in Toronto where he met Vitalik Buterin. The unveiling will take place in front of an audience of thousands at a soon-to-be announced iconic Canadian concert venue in Toronto and will also be live streamed globally.
The Andiami whitelist is now open at andiami.org.
Also at the Futurist conference today, Di Iorio announced the creation of a Canadian foundation dedicated to amplifying the next generation of leaders and problem solvers to help solve the world's most pressing challenges. Di Iorio is personally donating $1 million to the foundation, which will also be supported by proceeds from the global project.
"Over the years, I've developed problem solving frameworks that put the pieces together to create win-win-win solutions. The frameworks have been formalized, and it's my mission to bring the tools forward that will inspire the next generation of problem solvers and leaders," says Di Iorio.
Di Iorio is an Ethereum founder and Founder and CEO of Decentral Inc. The original birthplace of Ethereum, Decentral is a Canadian company that builds tools at the core of the next internet. This includes Jaxx Liberty, software that has empowered millions of people with the tools they need to control their digital assets.
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My Eyelab with Contemporary, Fun and Easy Approach Eye Care Will Serve Optical Needs of the Community at New Locations
WARNER ROBINS, Ga., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- My Eyelab, a leading optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, opened its first shop in Warner Robins area on July 27. Located at 2802 Watson Blvd., Centerville, this store will mark My Eyelab's first location in Warner Robins.
This My Eyelab store is opened by seasoned franchise owners Zain Attawala and Sagar Panjawani. "Sagar and I are very pleased to bring the first My Eyelab store to Warner Robins," said Sagar. "We are excited to help provide more optical health services and products to local residents."
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, My Eyelab is a retail brand of Now Optics, which also includes Stanton Optical. My Eyelab has led the optical industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable quality eye exams. Tapping into its national network of affiliated doctors, to date the company has conducted more than 2 million telehealth eye exams, something no other optical retailer can offer in the Warner Robins area. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has not hindered My Eyelab's success, as its telehealth technology minimizes the risk without compromising quality eye care.
On top of that, an assortment of over 1,000 eyeglass frames and top contact lens brands to fit both style and budgets allows consumers the ultimate freedom to experiment with unique, stylish designs that fit their personal style. For convenience, My Eyelab in Atlanta accepts both same day appointments and walk-ins for your eye exams and eyewear needs.
Hours for the new optical store in Warner Robins are Monday – Saturday from 9AM-7PM. Sundays - Closed. For more information or to schedule an appointment go to www.myeyelab.com or call (478) 242-3563.
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Now Optics is a leader in the eye care industry. Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the nation's fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. The company continues to expand its retail footprint with over 250 corporate and franchise locations in 28 states while delivering affordable eye health solutions. Now Optics consistently ranks among the largest optical retailers in the country by Vision Monday; while My Eyelab ranked on the top #100 on Entrepreneur's list of Top New Franchises in 2022. Visit myeyelab.com or stantonoptical.com for more information. Find details about franchise opportunities at myeyelabfranchise.com.
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SWIVEL™ Transactions, a financial technology and services company whose industry-leading transaction-enablement platform is used by more than 830 financial institutions, today announced David Dobbins has joined the company as vice president of software engineering. Dobbins has more than 20 years of experience in software development including senior engineering roles at Rackspace, one of the world's largest cloud infrastructure and services providers. While at Rackspace, he was responsible for building and operating the company's Cloud Big Data Platform, assembling development teams and launching new services. He joins SWIVEL at an exciting time as the payments company is in growth mode after launching from SWBC earlier this year.
Dobbins says he is energized by the SWIVEL atmosphere and focus on delivering exceptional transaction services. "It's rare to be part of a company that has the energy of a start-up but the track record, financial resources, and customer base of a well-established firm," he commented. "This is a great team and it's exciting to be working in the payments space at a time when omnichannel banking is evolving rapidly."
According to SWIVEL CEO Jason O'Brien, Dobbins will be managing and growing the software development team as the company adds capabilities and enhances delivery systems for its clients. "David has an impressive track record building and managing large-scale, complex service-delivery systems and rollouts," said O'Brien. "He brings a combination of technical, analytical and leadership skills that will be a tremendous asset as we continue to innovate and provide the highest possible level of service to our clients."
Prior to joining SWIVEL, Dobbins was senior director of engineering for Mailgun Technologies, formerly a Rackspace company. He is a graduate of Texas A&M, fosters for the Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society, and is a city commissioner for the City of Spring Branch where he lives with his wife and a lot of dogs.
SWIVEL Transactions, LLC, is a financial technology and services company providing specialized, integrated transaction enablement solutions that remove friction for account holders, borrowers, and departments across financial institutions, as well as collections agencies and offices, while also mitigating risks associated with payments processing in the digital environment and moving funds in digital domains. More than 830 financial institutions use SWIVEL's payment processing solutions across the United States. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of SWBC, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. For more information about SWIVEL and its innovative solutions, visit www.getswivel.io
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Freedonia Group analysis forecasts demand for aseptic packaging for food to increase 5.5% annually to $2.3 billion in 2026. Aseptic processing will increasingly be preferred over more traditional thermal processing methods such as retort and hot fill due primarily to its shorter heating times, which better maintains the flavor, texture, and nutrition of food that these other processing methods.
Strong Gains in Aseptic Packaging Demand Expected in Every Application Except Juice
Through 2026, aseptic packaging will continue to see strong demand growth in the packaging of milk and milk alternatives, soups, tomato products, and other foods. However, growth will lag significantly in the juice market – the largest application of aseptic packaging – due to market maturity and a declining interest in the overall ambient juice category, which faces intense competition from fresh and cold-pressed juices and other lower sugar beverages.
Aseptic Cartons Remain Most Popular Form of Aseptic Packaging
Aseptic cartons account for the largest share of aseptic packaging, and they are increasingly taking share from traditional shelf stable packaging such as cans in applications such as soups, stocks, broths, and sauces. The advantages aseptic cartons offer over cans include their lower weight, more modern aesthetic, and greater shelf appeal. However, the higher cost of these products and issues surrounding their recyclability will restrain even further penetration into these applications.
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Aseptic Food Packaging provides historical data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts for 2026 for aseptic food packaging demand for in current dollars (including inflation) by product, application, and material.
Products:
- cartons
- bottles and jars
- pouches
- cups
- bag-in-box
- other packaging
Food applications:
- juice
- milk and milk alternatives
- soups, stocks, and broth
- processed fruits and vegetables
- sauces and condiments
- meal replacements
- baby food and formula
- dairy-based foods
- other food
Materials:
- plastic
- paperboard
- glass
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SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCCI Insurance Group launched its third video in a series of six – "FCCI Risk Control." In this newest release, FCCI helps business owners better understand the risks they face every day by protecting businesses, employees, property, automobiles and customers from losses due to accidents.
Expect three more videos this summer with a focus on the Business Owner experience, FCCI's partnership-driven TeamWorksSM approach, and recruiting top talent. These videos will enable current and prospective agents and policyholders to learn more about the Company, its values, and why they should partner with FCCI for their commercial insurance needs.
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For more about FCCI's prompt and fair claim handling, go to www.fcci-group.com/claims-services or call (800) 226-3224.
About FCCI – Distributing exclusively through independent agents in 20 states, plus Washington, D.C., FCCI provides commercial property and casualty insurance coverage, services and commercial and contract surety across more than a third of the U.S. Established in 1959, FCCI celebrates more than 60 years of keeping promises. FCCI is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, with regional and branch offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia. For more information, contact us at 800-226-3224 or visit www.fcci-group.com.
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New enzyme improves capping efficiency and scalability for mRNA manufacturing workflows, including vaccine generation
IPSWICH, Mass., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New England Biolabs (NEB®) announces the release of the Faustovirus Capping Enzyme (FCE), an mRNA capping solution that combines high activity and a broad temperature range to support mRNA therapeutic manufacturing needs.
As a single-subunit enzyme, FCE contains all the enzymatic activities to achieve a Cap-0 structure, a critical step in eukaryotic mRNA maturation. When used in conjunction with NEB's mRNA Cap 2´-O-Methyltransferase, users can generate a Cap-1 structure in a one-pot reaction.
"The biological versatility of mRNA continues to propel its rise as a therapeutic modality within infectious disease, oncology and beyond," said Breton Hornblower, Product Portfolio Manager at NEB. "We are very excited to introduce FCE – an enzyme discovered at NEB – to our portfolio of products for mRNA synthesis. This new product offers a streamlined, scalable, and cost-effective solution for mRNA capping for both research and therapeutic applications."
"For large-scale mRNA production, I have always favored post-transcriptional enzymatic capping due to the significant advantages in terms of yield. This new enzyme with improved activity at lower temperatures promises great utility for the production of our large (9-16 kb) self-replicating RNA vector," said Andrew Geall, Chief Development Officer at Replicate Bioscience.
When compared to traditional enzymatic capping approaches (e.g., Vaccinia Capping Enzyme (VCE)), FCE is active over a broader temperature range (20°C – 55°C) and demonstrates increased capping efficiency across a variety of mRNA 5´ structures. Additionally, FCE requires less enzyme to achieve the same standards of robust capping.
FCE is manufactured with consideration for the scalability and quality needs of therapeutic manufacturing, and a GMP-grade* format will be available in early 2023. Additionally, FCE is manufactured using environmentally friendly biological processes, avoiding the large-scale use of organic solvents and without producing significant volumes of hazardous waste. The use of FCE does not require any licensing fees from NEB for commercial applications.
For more details about NEB's new Faustovirus Capping Enzyme, visit www.neb.com/M2081.
Established in the mid 1970's, New England Biolabs, Inc. (NEB) is the industry leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications and now offers the largest selection of recombinant and native enzymes for genomic research. NEB continues to expand its product offerings into areas related to PCR, gene expression, sample preparation for next generation sequencing, synthetic biology, glycobiology, epigenetics and RNA analysis. Additionally, NEB is focused on enabling new technologies in key market sectors, including molecular diagnostics, clinical sequencing, and nucleic acid-based therapeutics and vaccines. New England Biolabs is a privately held company, headquartered in Ipswich, MA, and has extensive worldwide distribution through a network of exclusive distributors, agents and eight subsidiaries located in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and the UK. For more information about New England Biolabs, visit www.neb.com.
*"GMP-grade" is a branding term NEB uses to describe reagents manufactured at NEB's Rowley facility. The Rowley facility was designed to manufacture reagents under more rigorous infrastructure and process controls to achieve more stringent product specifications and customer requirements. Reagents manufactured at NEB's Rowley facility are manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality management system standards. However, at this time, NEB does not manufacture or sell products known as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), nor does NEB manufacture its products in compliance with all of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.
NEB® and NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS® are registered trademarks of New England Biolabs, Inc.
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Voters in four states on Tuesday will determine their party’s nominees for the statewide office that typically oversees elections.
Much of the attention will center on Wisconsin, where the secretary of state does not have any role with elections. Republicans want to change that should they win the office in November. Primaries are also being held in Minnesota, Connecticut and Vermont.
In Wisconsin, all three GOP candidates on Tuesday’s ballot have echoed former President Donald Trump’s false claims that fraud cost him the 2020 election and have called for the dismantling of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, an agency established just six years ago by Republican lawmakers with bipartisan support.
The Republican candidates have all sharply criticized decisions made by the commission heading into the 2020 election, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought major challenges to running elections, and say they would rather empower the secretary of the state so voters can hold someone accountable for election-related decisions.
To accomplish their goal, Republicans also would need to defeat Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who would block such a move, in November.
The Republicans vying for the nomination in Wisconsin are state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, businessman Jay Schroeder and Justin Schmidtka, who hosts a political podcast.
On the Democratic side, longtime Secretary of State Doug La Follette faces challenger Alexia Sabor, who is the chair of the Dane County Democratic Party Executive Board. La Follette, 81, was first elected to the position in 1974.
La Follette has said he decided to run again to stop Republicans from meddling with elections, citing Trump’s call to Georgia’s secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, after the 2020 election asking him to “find” enough votes to overturn Biden’s win in the state.
This year, races for secretary of state have drawn tremendous interest and money largely because of the 2020 election, when voting systems and processes came under attack by Trump and his supporters. There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting systems occurring in the 2020 election.
In Minnesota, the leading Republican candidate has called the 2020 election “rigged” and has faced criticism for a video attacking three prominent Jewish Democrats, including the current secretary of state, Democrat Steve Simon, who is seeking reelection.
Kim Crockett has also called the 2020 election a “train wreck” and accused state election officials of using the pandemic as “cover to change how we vote, but also how the vote is counted.”
In their respective primaries, Crockett and Simon face lesser-known opponents — Republican Erik van Mechelen and Steve Carlson, a perennial candidate running as a Democrat.
Races in Connecticut and Vermont are noteworthy because it’s the first time in more than a decade that the seats have been open. Both longtime Democratic secretaries of state opted not to seek reelection this year.
Connecticut GOP candidate Dominic Rapini, who is a former board chairman of a group called Fight Voter Fraud Inc., has called for tightening ID requirements and cleaning the state’s voter rolls. Rapini faces state Rep. Terrie Wood, R-Darien, who has also called for tighter voter ID rules and cleaning voter lists.
On the Democratic side, state Rep. Stephanie Thomas of Norwalk, who won the party’s endorsement at the state convention this spring, faces Maritza Bond, health director for the city of New Haven.
In Vermont, the Democratic primary has drawn the most interest. The candidates are Deputy Secretary of State Chris Winters, state Rep. Sarah Copeland Hanzas, and Montpelier City Clerk John Odum.
A perennial candidate for office, H. Brooke Paige, is the lone person running in the GOP primary. He also appears on the ballot for three other statewide offices.
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Cassidy reported from Atlanta. Associated Press writers Todd Richmond in Madison, Wisconsin; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; Susan Haigh in Hartford, Connecticut; and Wilson Ring in Montpelier, Vermont, contributed to this report. | https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/voters-in-4-states-to-decide-secretary-of-state-nominees/ | 2022-08-09T15:11:56Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/voters-in-4-states-to-decide-secretary-of-state-nominees/ | true |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Voters will choose a Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday who could reshape how elections are conducted in the marquee battleground, where former President Donald Trump is still pressing to overturn his 2020 loss and backing candidates he sees as allies.
Trump has endorsed businessman Tim Michels, a self-described outsider who has put $12 million into his own campaign, against former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who has support from former Vice President Mike Pence and ex-Gov. Scott Walker. Both candidates falsely claim the 2020 election was rigged, though Kleefisch has said decertifying the results is “not constitutional,” while Michels said “everything will be on the table.”
The race to face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is another proxy war between Trump and Pence, one-time partners now pursuing different futures for the Republican Party. They also backed opposing GOP rivals in primaries in Arizona and Georgia — swing states that like Wisconsin are expected to be critical in the 2024 presidential race, when both men could be on the ballot.
The primary comes a day after FBI agents searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
In the state’s Senate race, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is the likely Democratic nominee to face Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, one of Trump’s most vocal supporters, after Barnes’ top rivals dropped out of the race late last month. The matchup is among the last to be set before the November general election, when control of the currently 50-50 split Senate is up for grabs, and Democrats see Wisconsin as one of their best opportunities to flip a seat.
Trump also has backed a little-known challenger to the state’s most powerful Republican, state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, who has rejected the former president’s pressure to decertify the 2020 results.
Tuesday’s outcomes have far-reaching consequences beyond Wisconsin, a state that is almost evenly split between Republicans and Democrats and where 2022 will be seen as a bellwether for the 2024 presidential race. The person elected governor this fall will be in office for the presidential election and will be able to sign or veto changes to election laws passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature. The next governor and U.S. senator also may sway decisions on issues from abortion to education and taxes.
“We’re a 50-50 state and so every race in Wisconsin, just by definition, is going to be decided by a few percentage points one way or another,” said former Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat. “And those few percentage points in Wisconsin may well determine what the course of the nation is in the coming years.”
Elsewhere on Tuesday, Minnesota Republicans are expected to choose Dr. Scott Jensen, a COVID-19 vaccine skeptic endorsed by the state GOP, to face Gov. Tim Walz. Vermont — the only state to never have a woman in its congressional delegation — is likely to nominate a woman for the state’s lone House seat. The winner will replace Rep. Peter Welch, who is vying for the seat held for over four decades by Sen. Patrick Leahy, who is retiring. And in Connecticut, Republicans will pick opponents to face two-term Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
But the most-watched races will be in Wisconsin, where Trump has kept up his pressure campaign to cancel President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. Biden won by nearly 21,000 votes, four years after Trump also narrowly won the state by roughly the same margin. The 2020 outcome has been upheld in two partial recounts, a nonpartisan audit, a review by a conservative law firm and multiple lawsuits.
Both Michels and Kleefisch have said overturning the 2020 election results is not a priority. But they have said they would dismantle the bipartisan commission that runs Wisconsin elections and would support prohibitions on voters having someone else turn in their absentee ballots, as well as ballot drop boxes located anywhere other than staffed clerk offices.
Evers has made voting and elections a focus of his own campaign, telling voters he’s the only candidate who will defend democracy and “we are that close to not having our vote count in the state of Wisconsin.”
Kleefisch is a former TV reporter who served with Walker for two terms, including when he effectively ended collective bargaining for most public employees in the state in 2011, drawing huge protests and a failed recall attempt. She says she is the best prepared to win statewide in November and to enact conservative priorities, including investing more in police, expanding school choice programs and implementing a flat income tax.
During a campaign stop with Kleefisch last week, Pence said no other gubernatorial candidate in the U.S. is “more capable, more experienced, or a more proven conservative.”
Michels is co-owner of Wisconsin’s largest construction company and has touted his work to build his family’s business. He lost the 2004 Senate race to Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold, and has been a major donor to GOP politicians.
At a rally on Friday, Trump praised Michels as an “incredible success story.” He criticized Kleefisch as part of the “failed establishment” and also took aim at Vos. He told supporters that Michels will win the primary “easily” and that he’s the better choice to defeat Evers.
Michels pledged that “we are going to have election integrity here in Wisconsin.” He also said he will bring “law and order” back to Wisconsin, criticized Evers’ handling of schools and blamed Biden for rising prices.
GOP state Rep. Tim Ramthun is also making a long-shot bid for governor, and has made rescinding Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes for Biden the centerpiece of his campaign.
In the Senate race, Barnes is the overwhelming favorite after rivals including Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry quit the race. A Milwaukee native and former state legislator who would be Wisconsin’s first Black senator, Barnes says he wants to help rebuild the middle class and protect abortion rights. A state ban on abortion took effect after the U.S. Supreme Court in June overturned the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
The race against Johnson is one of a few Senate toss-ups and already has been a fight between Barnes and Johnson, a millionaire and former owner of a plastics company who was first elected as part of the tea party movement in 2010.
Barnes has attacked Johnson for supporting a tax bill that benefitted wealthy donors and his own company, touting “wild conspiracy theories” about COVID-19 vaccines and for trying to deliver ballots from fake GOP electors to Pence on the day of the Capitol insurrection.
Johnson and Republicans have criticized Barnes as too liberal for Wisconsin, noting his endorsements from progressive Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. They have resurfaced moments from Barnes’ past, including a photo of him holding a T-shirt that reads “Abolish ICE,” or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump and Pence have split on gubernatorial candidates with mixed results. In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp — he also rejected Trump’s pressure to overturn his 2020 loss — had Pence’s support as he defeated a Trump-endorsed challenger, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue. But Kari Lake won the Arizona primary last week with Trump’s backing, defeating a Pence-backed candidate after saying she would not have certified Biden’s victory there.
The candidate Trump endorsed to take on Vos, Adam Steen, has said he would decertify Biden’s victory.
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After being denied a contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, Kareem Hunt publicly requested a trade. He's the second Brown to do so in the last few months after Baker Mayfield requested a trade. Initially, the Browns declined Mayfield's request, too.
However, there was not much reason to decline Mayfield's request since he wouldn't play much, if at all, when Deshaun Watson arrived. On the other hand, Hunt is the RB2 who will likely get quite a few touches every game.
Hunt wants to go somewhere and be extended, but the Browns seem intent on holding on to him despite his apparent desire to leave. Why is that?
Deshaun Watson is going to be out for six games at the very least. The NFL is appealing the suspension, which means the punishment could be a lot more than that.
Either way, in his absence, it seems like Jacoby Brissett is the most likely option to take over for him.
There are plenty of other options, including free agents and trades for someone like Jimmy Garoppolo, but Brissett is in line to start right now. He's a good backup, but he's not Watson, so Cleveland might lean heavily into the running game in their quarterback's absence. That's why they need Kareem Hunt.
D'Ernest Johnson is a solid backup, too, but having three strong running backs is almost necessary to help survive the loss of a starting quarterback.
Without a Browns trade, where will Kareem Hunt end up next?
Since Cleveland has denied both his contract extension and trade request, it seems likely that Hunt will not be with the Cleveland Browns next season.
If not, where might he end up?
Several teams employ RB1s who are not as talented as Hunt. The Chicago Bears would upgrade by signing Hunt. Division rivals Baltimore Ravens would, too. The San Francisco 49ers love to run the ball, so adding a player like Hunt makes them much more dangerous.
Those teams could benefit from signing Hunt, but other teams are much more desperately in need of his services.
The Arizona Cardinals also like to run the ball, and while James Conner is a fine back, he's no Kareem Hunt. Cam Akers for the Los Angeles Rams made a miraculous recovery from injury, but they would upgrade, too.
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InfStones and Oracle work together to deliver a robust, secure, and scalable Web3 infrastructure development platform for enterprise customers
DALLAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InfStones and Oracle today announced that they are collaborating on integrating InfStones' leading blockchain development platform with Oracle Cloud Infra-structure (OCI) to accelerate Web3 development. This collaboration will help deliver important insights that drive the evolution, development, and adoption of Web3 applications worldwide.
InfStones endorses a global multi-cloud strategy to serve the needs of its rapidly growing portfolio of Enterprise customers. The new combination of InfStones platforms running on OCI delivers on the price performance, scalability, and security needs of enterprise customers and provides additional options for customers building and developing next-generation blockchain applications.
"Our goal at InfStones is to reduce barriers to entry for new companies looking to incorporate blockchain technology into their stack," stated Dr. Zhen Wu Shi, CEO, InfStones. "Partnering with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offers enterprise customers a robust infrastructure across OCI's multiple regions worldwide. We were also extremely impressed with the dedicated technical support provided by the OCI team and their support for our growth strategy."
"The power of the InfStones platform and Oracle's next-generation cloud infra-structure provides our joint customers with an extremely performant, reliable, and secure platform for developing decentralized Web3 applications," said Chris Gandolfo, Senior Vice President of Cloud Venture, Oracle. "Working with cutting-edge leaders in blockchain infrastructure like InfStones allows us to provide a robust solution for our enterprise customers as they increasingly look to Web3 development to solve the next-generation of IT problems. InfStones can provide complementary capabilities to OCI customers by leveraging the InfStones platform API gateway service for faster and more scalable API access to Ethereum, IBC, Polkadot, and many other blockchain ecosystems."
Oracle will work with InfStones to bring their enterprise blockchain customers to more verticals and builders across the Web3 development ecosystem.
InfStones is an advanced, enterprise-grade Platform as a Service (PaaS) blockchain infrastructure provider trusted by the top blockchain companies in the world. InfStones' AI-based infrastructure provides people around the world with a rugged, powerful node management platform alongside an easy-to-use API. With over 10,000 nodes supported on more than 60 blockchains, InfStones gives developers all the control they need - reliability, speed, efficiency, security, and scalability - for cross-chain DeFi, NFT, GameFi, and decentralized application development. InfStones is trusted by the biggest blockchain companies in the world including Binance, Coinlist, BitGo, OKX, Chainlink, Polygon, Harmony, and Kucoin, among a hundred other customers. The company is dedicated to developing the next evolution of a better world through limitless Web3 innovation.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flatirons Asset Management ("Flatirons"), a Crosstimbers Capital Group ("Crosstimbers") subsidiary and private investment firm specializing in the sponsorship of tax-advantaged real estate offerings, announced today that Scott Smith has been named Chief Executive Officer. Smith will assume day-to-day leadership of the company and oversee the firm's operations and strategic initiatives.
"I am thrilled to join the Flatirons team," Smith said. "What excites me most about this position is the opportunity to join and grow a brand based on integrity and transparency, core values that are shared by Crosstimbers, Flatirons' parent company. The Flatirons team has already established a successful foundation by syndicating four self-storage DST offerings in 2019 and 2020 that are exceeding expectations. I look forward to further expanding the Flatirons footprint while continuing the focus on its core values."
David Hollon, co-founder and managing partner of Crosstimbers, remarked, "We are excited to partner with such a strong industry veteran as we continue to expand the Flatirons franchise. Scott's leadership and experience will prove invaluable as Flatirons brings its next wave of DST offerings to market in the coming months. We look forward to providing both financial and operational support to his team as it continues to scale."
Smith is a seasoned senior executive with over 15 years of experience managing, structuring, and analyzing securitized alternative investments for retail investors. Prior to joining Flatirons, Smith served as managing director of capital markets for Capview Partners and senior managing director at Waypoint Residential, where he led the firm's capital raising efforts and was the lead executive for all initiatives related to investment products sold to high-net-worth investors through financial intermediaries. He also served as the president and CEO of FactRight, LLC, where he implemented growth strategies that significantly expanded the company's recognition and revenue.
Smith holds a bachelors in political science and economics from the University of Missouri at Columbia and a J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law. He has also served on the board of directors for the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives.
Flatirons Asset Management is a private investment firm that specializes in sponsoring tax-advantaged real estate offerings, including Delaware statutory trusts. Our investment opportunities seek to provide reliable income, downside protection and upside potential through skillful management and strategic exits. https://www.flatironsam.com/
Crosstimbers Capital Group is a registered investment advisor which manages private equity and venture capital funds and invests on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm utilizes its deep expertise to stabilize and strengthen portfolio companies as they scale and has helped to raise more than three billion dollars to support the growth of those businesses, two of which are now public. https://www.crosstimbers.com/
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a tool that would ensure that all rebar lengths are in an accurate parallel or perpendicular position," said an inventor, from Gablewoods South, St. Lucia, "so I invented the REBAR SPACER. My design would increase jobsite efficiency when completing concrete footing construction work."
The invention provides an improved way to place rebar steel rods during the foundation phase of building construction. In doing so, it ensures that rebar rods are consistently spaced to ensure structural integrity. As a result, it increases precision and efficiency. Additionally, the invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for contractors.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-HAD-144, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Blending legacy and innovation, these iconic names in racing are introducing the industry to the future of storytelling and fan engagement – offering real-world utility and one lucky person a chance to win an authentic stock car from Stewart's collection
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange Comet, Inc., a premium NFT creative media and Web3 experience company, today announced an exclusive partnership with American motorsports legends Tony Stewart and Leah Pruett, alongside Tony Stewart Racing. As the first of its kind in its industry, this partnership is poised to create an all new fan experience, elevate fan engagement, and create a new means of storytelling through an emerging technology platform. With various collections set to drop throughout the year, these NFTs will tell the story of Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett and Tony Stewart Racing in a never before seen way.
"We're always looking for new and innovative ways to highlight motorsports and bring unique, one-of-a-kind experiences to our fans, and this partnership with Orange Comet is doing just that," said Stewart, the only driver to win championships in NASCAR, INDYCAR and USAC. "We live in a world where the digital experience is enhancing the live experience, and this collection we've created for the racing community blends these two worlds in a way we've never seen before."
The partnership will officially kick off on Aug. 23 with a limited-edition drop on TonyStewartNFTs.com and OpenSea focusing on Stewart's historic motorsports career. Comprised of a variety of signature animations and PFPs, the collection will honor Stewart's legacy by featuring various cars he has raced over the years, while driving home his sense for innovation. In celebrating his days on dirt tracks to open-wheel racing to his remarkable career in NASCAR, this collection reinvents how fans will collect the traditional 1:18 diecast car as well as bring multiple motorsports series into the world of web3 for the first time ever. The gem of the collection features the opportunity for a fan to own a racecar from Stewart-Haas Racing, the NASCAR team Stewart co-owns with industrialist Gene Haas. Additional unique, real-world utility will be included in the collection such as autographed hats, an autographed firesuit, and a chance to win a virtual hangout with Stewart.
"We're thrilled to be working with Tony, Leah and Tony Stewart Racing to truly change the way fans across the globe experience motorsports," said Dave Broome, CEO and Co-founder of Orange Comet. "The deeply detailed collections we've created are a conduit to engage with these legends through an all new medium, while also offering the chance to own a piece of history."
The first collection drop, minted on Ethereum, will be broken down into two categories. The first - The Champion Series - will feature six signature animations spotlighting various cars, with 30 total NFTs available for purchase - each accompanied by an autographed firesuit. Additionally, if the series sells out, it will unlock the opportunity for one of the Champion Series NFT owners to receive a racecar from Stewart-Haas Racing.
The second category - The Legacy Series - will feature 500 total NFTs, all one-of-ones that will highlight select cars Stewart has driven, plus new car paint schemes inspired by his legendary career. There will also be a one-in-five chance to win a 30-minute virtual hangout with Stewart. For those who purchase more than one NFT, an autographed hat by Stewart will also be gifted.
"This is an entirely new way for us to engage with our fans and the racing community as a whole," Stewart said. "It's story telling on a new and emerging platform. We knew we could create some championship-caliber collections for the fans that are both collectible and have some awesome experiences attached to them."
Sign up at TonyStewartNFTs.com now to stay informed on the latest news surrounding this one-of-a-kind partnership and follow on social media @OrangeCometNft.
Orange Comet is a premium content creation company focused on producing high quality and disruptive NFT digital collectibles and Web3 experiences. The Company's team brings together some of the world's leading and award-winning media creators, producers, and artists to partner with the biggest brands, IP and talent across music, sports, arts and entertainment. By blending super-creative content and game-changing technology, our mission is to create groundbreaking NFT experiences for the passionate fan bases of our clients, simultaneously unlocking new levels of interest, engagement and revenue. Co-founded by Hollywood veteran producer, Dave Broome, NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Grammy award-winning music icons Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Orange Comet is powered by a passionate group of people that believe the future of all entertainment and media is on the verge of major disruptive change through a variety of blockchain experiences. Dedicated to blockchain sustainability, Orange Comet runs on green servers and builds a carbon-negative solution in the NFT space, including partnering with eco-conscious blockchains. Our collective diversity in background, expertise and industries, works to help our clients shape their businesses for the emerging Metaverse of opportunities that awaits. For more information, visit us at OrangeComet.com, as well as on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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WATERLOO — The second and final round of upgrades to Greenbelt Lake is in the works after the City Council approved a grant application.
The city’s leisure services submitted a Resources Enhancement and Protection grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $193,890. There is no required match from the city.
The plan is to build a shelter, kayak launch and limestone park sign. Interpretive signage, an information kiosk and a park entrance sidewalk would also be added. The shelter is expected to be the bulk of the cost, at $95,000.
Work on the project is estimated to occur from May to September of 2023.
Last year, the city completed the first phase of the project in the amount of $250,000. The upgrade included an accessible fishing pier, handicap parking stalls, sidewalk from the parking lot to the pier, stone walkways, seating to improve access to eight piers around the lake and a five-acre area for pollinator plants.
The grant application states the project will positively affect paddlers, anglers, runners and walkers, bicyclists and picnickers. It says the kayak launch will be a hard, mud-free surface for launching the boats.
The kiosks and signage would provide information about birds, aquatic life, pollinators and wetlands.
Greenbelt Lake, situated between Black Hawk Creek and the Sergeant Road Trial, is part of the Leonard Katoski Greenbelt. It’s a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching.
The Iowa DNR stocks the lake with bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. The application says that at least 189 species of birds have been spotted at the lake.
Waterloo is the first place in Iowa to be deemed a Bird Friendly City, with the designation awarded in 2017. The focus of the designation is protecting, restoring and enhancing bird habitats as well as reducing threats to birds and educating people in birding. In 2020, Waterloo achieved “Sustained Flight” status, which is given to cities three years after participation in the Bird Friendly program.
The Prairie Rapids Audubon Society agreed to supply a list of birds to have on the signage, as well as photographs of birds at the lake. Leisure services has also been working with the Tallgrass Prairie Center at the University of Northern Iowa to determine seed mixtures for the five-acre pollinator garden.
Since phase one of the project has been completed, Waterloo park superintendent Todd Derifield has noticed increased traffic to the lake. He said the second phase will attract even more people.
“(The improvements) are an opportunity for citizens of Waterloo and visitors to fully utilize the site,” Derifield said. “This area is a real gem in the city of Waterloo that a lot of people don’t know about.”
Waterloo submitted two traffic grants to help with safety at the East Shaulis Road and Hammond Avenue and the Mullan Avenue and Sycamore Street intersections.
The Waterloo City Council this week approved purchasing rights for Charles City-based Cause-Related Opportunity Zone Fund LLC on the parking lot north of the Sportsplex.
After saying Grow Cedar Valley would not receive county funding, supervisors amended the minutes Tuesday to approve the $25,000 voted on a week earlier.
With seasonal employees departing for school activities and already limited staff, The Falls will not be able to remain open until the previously stated date of Aug. 21. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/waterloo-parks-submit-grant-for-phase-two-of-enhancements-to-greenbelt-lake/article_6fec79f9-4784-5de9-8e83-56b86102334f.html | 2022-08-09T15:17:34Z | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/waterloo-parks-submit-grant-for-phase-two-of-enhancements-to-greenbelt-lake/article_6fec79f9-4784-5de9-8e83-56b86102334f.html | true |
Serena Williams says she is 'evolving away from tennis'
Serena Williams says she is ready to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests.
"I'm turning 41 this month, and something's got to give," Williams wrote in an essay released Tuesday by Vogue magazine.
Williams, one of the greatest and most accomplished athletes in the history of her -- or any other -- sport, said she does not like the word retirement and prefers to think of this stage of her life as "evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me."
Williams is playing this week in Toronto, at a hard-court tournament that leads into the U.S. Open, the year's last Grand Slam event, which begins in New York on Aug. 29.
The American has won more Grand Slam singles titles in the professional era than any other woman or man. Only one player, Margaret Court, collected more, 24, although she won a portion of hers in the amateur era.
"I'd be lying if I said I didn't want that record. Obviously I do. But day to day, I'm really not thinking about her. If I'm in a Grand Slam final, then yes, I am thinking about that record," Williams said. "Maybe I thought about it too much, and that didn't help. The way I see it, I should have had 30-plus Grand Slams."
But, Williams went on to write, "These days, if I have to choose between building my tennis resume and building my family, I choose the latter."
She and her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, have a daughter, Olympia, who turns 5 on Sept. 1.
"Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family. I don't think it's fair," said Williams, who was pregnant when she won the 2017 Australian Open for her last Grand Slam trophy. "If I were a guy, I wouldn't be writing this because I'd be out there playing and winning while my wife was doing the physical labor of expanding our family."
Williams was off the tour for about a year after getting injured during her first-round match at Wimbledon in 2021. She returned to singles competition at the All England Club this June and lost in the first round.
After that defeat, Williams was asked whether she would compete again.
"That's a question I can't answer," she said at the time. "I don't know. ... Who knows? Who knows where I'll pop up?"
Williams hints in the essay that the U.S. Open will be her last tournament but does not say so explicitly.
"I'm not looking for some ceremonial, final on-court moment," Williams wrote. "I'm terrible at goodbyes, the world's worst." | https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/serena-williams-says-she-is-evolving-away-from-tennis-1.6019730 | 2022-08-09T15:18:47Z | https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/serena-williams-says-she-is-evolving-away-from-tennis-1.6019730 | false |
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Two African nationals arrested for selling fake visas in Delhi
New Delhi August 09, 2022 20:11 ISTAccused had come to India on a three-month tourist visa in 2018 but did not return
Two African nationals were arrested for allegedly making fake Indian visas and selling them to African nationals whose visas had expired, the police said on Tuesday.
The accused have been identified as Ortega Leonard, 33, a resident of Ghana, and Diomande Ali, 32, a resident of Cote d’ Ivoire.
DCP (Crime) Vichitra Veer said they got a tip-off about the accused residing in Chander Vihar, Nilothi Extension. The accused were nabbed and their laptop was seized.
The accused came to India on a three-month tourist visa in 2018 but did not return to their hometown. They were also found using fake visa allegedly made by themselves, the DCP said.
Visa charges
During interrogation, the accused revealed that they had prepared more than 30 visas so far and given to African nationals whose visas had expired. Raids are being conducted to look for African nationals using fake visa prepared by accused, the police added. The accused would charge ₹4,000-₹5,000 to make a fake visa, the police said.
The accused were also involved in cheating people on the pretext of lottery and providing bank loans. A senior officer at the Crime Branch said that the accused purchased data and sent SMS to lure victims. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/two-african-nationals-arrested-for-selling-fake-visas/article65750664.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-09T15:21:43Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/two-african-nationals-arrested-for-selling-fake-visas/article65750664.ece/amp/ | true |
Dennis Lehane’s “Black Bird” has been among the summer’s best shows, six episodes of psychological intrigue and narrative tension. Last week’s finale was excellent, and it arrived at the exact right moment. Unlike so many other streaming series these days, Apple TV+’s “Black Bird” is a concise miniseries and did not ramble on for filler episodes.
The end zeroed in on Jimmy’s moral reckoning, as he faces the horror that is Larry and his murders. Played by an intense Taron Egerton, Jimmy enjoyed seducing Larry into a friendship, deploying his brotherly affection and his charm to close the deal. At last, he feels trusted enough to tell Larry to give up the burial sites of his victims. But Larry’s slipperiness finally gets under his skin, and he yells at Larry, “You’re not gonna win your appeal,” and calls him a monster. He lets Larry know he’s working undercover, and Larry attacks him.
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At the start of the miniseries, Jimmy is clearly a self-serving and entitled guy, with no sense of responsibility to the others in his life. But through careful pacing, Lehane takes us on a ride through Jimmy’s gradual awakening, ending with his gut reaction to Larry and his deeply human wish to help the parents of the murdered women. He gets thrown in solitary after the fight with Larry, and he uses his own blood to re-create the map of graves on his cell wall.
Edgerton’s potent work in “Black Bird” was matched and, in terms of creepiness and complexity, exceeded by Paul Walter Hauser. I’m not sure I’ve seen a better portrayal of a deluded, evil killer on TV. He deserves all the gold, when that time arrives.
Matthew Gilbert can be reached at matthew.gilbert@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @MatthewGilbert. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/09/arts/tight-tense-black-bird-ends-high-note/ | 2022-08-09T15:27:29Z | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/09/arts/tight-tense-black-bird-ends-high-note/ | false |
Trump FBI raid: Hillary Clinton appears to fundraise off Mar-a-Lago search
Clinton promoting 'but her emails' hat after FBI raids Mar-a-Lago
Hillary Clinton’s campaign appears to be fundraising off the FBI raid at former President Donald Trump residence at Mar-a-Lago.
"Every ‘But her emails’ hat or shirt sold helps @onwardtogether partners defend democracy, build a progressive bench, and fight for our values," Clinton tweeted on Tuesday. "Just saying!"
Clinton used a personal email server to house classified information during her time as Secretary of State, which became a major issue of contention during her 2016 president run against Trump. The FBI completed its investigation in July 2016 under then Director James Comey, who called Clinton’s handling of extremely sensitive information "extremely careless," but did not recommend criminal charges.
In February, Clinton announced that she was selling "but her emails" hats offered "just in time for Galentine’s Day, and the news that Trump was flushing documents down White House toilets."
CLINTON-LINKED LAWYER SAYS TRUMP COULD BE BARRED FROM RE-ELECTION AFTER FBI RAID, CITES US CODE
In her tweet Tuesday, Clinton shared an edited photo of herself wearing the hat sold at $32 a pop and a link to the online shop on Onward Together, Clinton’s political action organization founded in 2017.
FBI agents executed a search warrant of Trump's Mar-a-Lago property on Monday reportedly seeking classified documents he allegedly took from the White House when he left office in 2021. The search warrant was conducted in connection with the National Archives, according to a senior government official.
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Trump's camp and Republicans accused the FBI of acting on behalf of Democrats to crush their political enemies after recent polling showed Trump as a strong contender to run for a second term as commander in chief again in 2024.
Marc Elias, a top lawyer for Clinton's presidential campaign, suggested that the FBI raid could bar Trump from seeking public office ever again.
Fox News' Landon Mion contributed to this report. | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-fbi-raid-hillary-clinton-appears-fundraise-mar-a-lago-search | 2022-08-09T15:29:20Z | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-fbi-raid-hillary-clinton-appears-fundraise-mar-a-lago-search | true |
Aakash Chopra explains how Virat Kohli will benefit from India's new approach Photograph:( Reuters )
Former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has explained how a struggling Virat Kohli can benefit from India's new-found batting approach in T20Is.
Virat Kohli, who was rested for the white-ball tour of West Indies, is all set to return to action for Team India during the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022 edition. The upcoming showpiece event will be held in the UAE, with Sri Lanka as hosts, and will be played in the shortest format -- for the second time in the tournament history -- as a dress rehearsal for the 2022 T20 World Cup (from October-November).
The Indian cricket loyalists will be desperate to see Kohli return to form, who has been struggling for quite a while. He didn't score a single half-century in the England tour, had an ordinary run in IPL 2022 and his century-drought continues since late 2019. However, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra feels Kohli will benefit from India's new-found aggressive batting approach in T20Is.
"Doesn’t matter if he (Kohli) scores a 40 or 70 because everybody has a role to play. There’s synergy in every player; regardless of the position he bats at, you are just going hell for leather. If that’s the mindset, then it’s going to be a lot easier for Kohli," said Chopra on Star Sports.
"It’s the perfect set-up. The kind of cricket India is playing at the moment, the team doesn’t expect Kohli to score 70 or a 100 or finish the game. You just come and play your game, that’s more than enough," added Chopra.
The 33-year-old Kohli will still be eager to get a big score under his belt to ease some pressure on his shoulders ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia. Meanwhile, India will begin their Asia Cup campaign versus arch-rivals Pakistan on August 28. The tournament will kick off on August 27 and the finale will be held on September 11.
Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Deepak Hooda, Yuzvendra Chahal
Stand-by players: Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel and Deepak Chahar have been named as standbys. | https://www.wionews.com/sports/you-are-just-going-hell-aakash-chopra-explains-how-virat-kohli-will-benefit-from-indias-new-approach-505260 | 2022-08-09T15:31:02Z | https://www.wionews.com/sports/you-are-just-going-hell-aakash-chopra-explains-how-virat-kohli-will-benefit-from-indias-new-approach-505260 | true |
The cost of living crisis is continuing to spiral, with a huge spike in energy bills expected this winter and inflation at a 40-year high.
Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight is predicting that the Ofgem price cap will hit £3,582 a year for the average household from October.
This is up from the £3,359 estimated earlier this month, after Ofgem confirmed it is changing how often it reviews its price cap.
Analysts expect the price cap to then reach £4,266 in January before continuing to rise in April to £4,427.
Meanwhile, inflation is now at 9.4% - prompting the Bank of England to raise interest rates to 1.75% to try and get a hold of rising costs.
To help struggling families, the Government has announced several cost of living payments, designed to go to the most vulnerable households.
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However, critics including Martin Lewis have argued that the support doesn’t go far enough - especially given how drastically the energy price cap predictions has worsened.
Tweeting earlier today, the MoneySavingExpert founder said: "Action & planning is needed now.
“The zombie govt needs wake up sooner than 5 Sept...
"This will leave many destitute. Tax cuts won't help poorest incl many elderly & disabled who've higher usage."
We explain all the help that has been announced, so you know which support package to look out for:
£650 cost of living payment - low income benefits and tax credits
The £650 cost of living payment is being awarded to around eight million households who claim means-tested benefits.
These are payments where your income and savings are taken into account.
The £650 is being split into two parts, with the first half - worth £326 - already hitting the bank accounts of some eligible households.
This includes those who claim Universal Credit, income-related Employment Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support and Pension Credit.
The money started to reach these families from July 14, with the second half - worth £324 - expected to be sent out from the autumn.
No set date has been announced for the £324 payment.
Those who claim tax credits (Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit) won't receive the first part of the £650 - worth £326 - until September.
The second half of the cost of living cash - worth £324 - will then be sent in the winter.
Again, the Government has yet to confirm exact dates for when the cash will be issued to eligible families.
The qualifying period for claiming the first half of the cost of living payment is between April 26, 2022 to May 25, 2022.
You might still be eligible if you were later found to be eligible for a benefit on this date.
The Government has yet to confirm the qualifying period for the second half of the £650 cost of living payment.
£300 cost of living payment - pensioners
Pensioners who are in receipt of Winter Fuel Payments will get an extra £300 as part of the cost of living package.
This money is expected to be handed out in November and December.
Winter Fuel Payments are worth between £100 and £300 normally - but it does depend on your circumstances.
How much you get also depends on your age, who you live with and the benefits you get.
The £300 cost of living cash is on top of your Winter Fuel Payment.
Age UK says those who were born on or before September 25, 1956, should qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment this year.
As well being the right age, you need to have been living in the UK for at least one day in the qualifying week.
The qualifying week is September 19 to 25, 2022.
£150 cost of living payment - disability benefits
Those who claim certain disability benefits will get an extra £150 from this September.
The benefits that will qualify you for this payment are:
- Attendance Allowance
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance for adults
- Disability Living Allowance for children
- Personal Independence Payment
- Adult Disability Payment (in Scotland)
- Child Disability Payment (in Scotland)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- War Pension Mobility Supplement
You must have received a payment - or later found to be eligible - for one of these qualifying benefits on May 25, 2022 to get the payment.
£400 energy bill discount
Around 29 million homes will receive a£400 discount on their energy billfrom this October, spread out over six months.
You should get a discount worth £66 in October and November, rising to £67 each month from December through to March 2023.
This will be applied automatically to your electricity account and doesn't need to be paid back.
The discount will be applied monthly regardless of whether you pay monthly, quarterly or through manual payments.
Direct debit customers will receive the energy bill discount automatically, with the cash being applied to your bill.
If you don't pay by direct debit, the discount will be applied as a credit to your energy account each month.
The credit should appear as if you'd made a payment to your energy bill.
Smart prepayment meter customers will also receive the discount automatically each month.
But if you’re a prepayment customer, then you’ll need to manually apply the discount to get the money off.
Prepayment customers will be given vouchers or Special Action Messages (SAMs) in the first week of each month, issued via text, email or post.
Customers will then need to redeem these at their usual top-up point.
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ALBANY – The city of Albany's Downtown Manager’s Office will participate in the Southwest Georgia Business Resource Expo planned for Aug. 26.
The expo will be held at the Albany State University West Campus Student Center Ballroom (Room C 266), which is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event aims to connect participants with resources that help with business planning, networking, marketing, labor shortages, credit coaching and finances.
The expo will be hosted by Albany Community Together and the Center of Educational Opportunity. Event sponsors include Albany State University, Advance Technology Development Center (Georgia Tech), the Albany Downtown Manager's Office, Georgia Micro Enterprise Network and SBA.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to register at https:/bit.ly/actintake. For more information on the Southwest Georgia Business Resource Expo, call (229) 420-4600.
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HULL, Wis. (WFRV) – Numerous cats and dogs in central Wisconsin were seized from a residence after an investigation found ‘probable neglect conditions’.
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office posted on its Facebook page about an incident where animals were seized from a residence in the Town of Hull. Authorities said that 22 dogs and one cat were taken from the residence.
There was an initial investigation into the living conditions of people and animals at the residence. An additional investigation done by the Animal Control Enforcement Team reportedly found neglect conditions involving multiple dogs and cats.
There were ‘significant behavioral concerns’ amongst the dogs. The animals that were rescued were evaluated by a veterinarian before they were sent to a shelter facility.
The Animal Control Enforcement Team will reportedly work with the property owner to capture an additional three dogs and three cats. These six animals were not able to be captured and are still on the property.
The investigation is still ongoing. Hull is about 30 minutes northwest of Waupaca. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/20-animals-seized-from-owners-in-central-wisconsin-significant-concerns/ | 2022-08-09T15:33:17Z | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/20-animals-seized-from-owners-in-central-wisconsin-significant-concerns/ | false |
4-year-old fatally struck by car after wandering onto highway in middle of night
WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WFIE/Gray News) – A 4-year-old boy died after he was hit by a car on an Indiana highway Monday morning.
The Warrick County Sheriff’s Office identified the boy as Braxton Freeze of Princeton.
Sheriff Michael Wilder said Braxton was with his mom visiting her boyfriend. The three were staying at a nearby business when Braxton went outside around 4 a.m. while the two adults were asleep.
When Braxton’s mom woke up, she couldn’t find her son. Tragically, he had wandered onto Highway 66 and was hit by a car.
Officials said the driver of the car stopped, immediately called 911 and began CPR on Braxton.
Braxton was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The family of that child, the driver, to have to deal with that, and also all of the first responders on scene and that took the call this morning, it affects it impacts everyone that touches that incident,” WCSO Chief Deputy Paul Kruse said.
Officials said they don’t believe that alcohol or drugs were involved.
No charges have been filed so far, and the investigation is still ongoing.
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Freedonia Group analysis forecasts demand for aseptic packaging for food to increase 5.5% annually to $2.3 billion in 2026. Aseptic processing will increasingly be preferred over more traditional thermal processing methods such as retort and hot fill due primarily to its shorter heating times, which better maintains the flavor, texture, and nutrition of food that these other processing methods.
Strong Gains in Aseptic Packaging Demand Expected in Every Application Except Juice
Through 2026, aseptic packaging will continue to see strong demand growth in the packaging of milk and milk alternatives, soups, tomato products, and other foods. However, growth will lag significantly in the juice market – the largest application of aseptic packaging – due to market maturity and a declining interest in the overall ambient juice category, which faces intense competition from fresh and cold-pressed juices and other lower sugar beverages.
Aseptic Cartons Remain Most Popular Form of Aseptic Packaging
Aseptic cartons account for the largest share of aseptic packaging, and they are increasingly taking share from traditional shelf stable packaging such as cans in applications such as soups, stocks, broths, and sauces. The advantages aseptic cartons offer over cans include their lower weight, more modern aesthetic, and greater shelf appeal. However, the higher cost of these products and issues surrounding their recyclability will restrain even further penetration into these applications.
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Aseptic Food Packaging provides historical data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts for 2026 for aseptic food packaging demand for in current dollars (including inflation) by product, application, and material.
Products:
- cartons
- bottles and jars
- pouches
- cups
- bag-in-box
- other packaging
Food applications:
- juice
- milk and milk alternatives
- soups, stocks, and broth
- processed fruits and vegetables
- sauces and condiments
- meal replacements
- baby food and formula
- dairy-based foods
- other food
Materials:
- plastic
- paperboard
- glass
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The leaders of Estonia and Finland have called for European nations to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians. Both nations are being used as a route for Russian tourists seeking to skirt an EU ban on air travel.
Estonia and Finland's leaders are calling on fellow European countries to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens, saying they should not be allowed to take vacations in Europe as Moscow pursues its war in Ukraine.
The European Union is set to explore the subject of issuing visas to Russians at an informal meeting of interior ministers later this month.
The call from Estonia and Finland came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also aired a proposal against visas for Russians in an interview with The Washington Post. The plea was echoed by Latvia, which has already decided to stop issuing the visas.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on Tuesday tweeted that other European nations should "Stop issuing visas to Russians. Visiting Europe is a privilege, not a human right." Kallas said it was "time to end tourism from Russia now."
Kallas also said the issuing of visas to Russians by other members of the Schengen area placed a burden on countries that share borders with Russia.
Visitors to the Schengen area can move freely within its 26 countries — 22 EU nations plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Another 19 countries outside the area also accept foreigners traveling with a Schengen visa.
Finnish broadcaster YLE reported last week that Russian companies had started to offer bus and car trips from St. Petersburg to the airports of Helsinki and Lappeenranta in Finland.
Those airports have direct connections to several destinations in Europe, with Russia's second-largest city only about 300 kilometers (186 miles) from the Finnish capital.
Speaking to the same broadcaster on Monday, Kallas's Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin said she wanted action to stop tourist visas for Russians.
"It is not right that while Russia is waging an aggressive, brutal war of aggression in Europe, Russians can live a normal life, travel in Europe, be tourists," Marin said.
In comments on Tuesday Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said it was important to close borders for Russian travelers to the West. Zelenskyy said such restrictions should apply to all Russians, even those who left the country and oppose the war.
Russians should "live in their own world until they change their philosophy,"he said.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he hoped that "common sense'' would eventually prevail in countries calling for Russians to be barred from traveling to the EU.
Peskov said the Kremlin viewed Zelenskyy's comments "extremely negatively." | https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-war-estonia-and-finland-seek-end-to-russian-tourist-visas-for-europe/a-62758209 | 2022-08-09T15:36:18Z | https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-war-estonia-and-finland-seek-end-to-russian-tourist-visas-for-europe/a-62758209 | true |
DORADO, Puerto Rico, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ad Practitioners, the parent company to world-class digital media brands Money.com, ConsumersAdvocate.org, and Navchain™, announced today a rebrand to Money Group. Whether saving for college or buying a home, the Money Group's dedicated team of award-winning personal finance journalists, engineers, and marketing experts deliver up-to-date news, recommendations, and solutions to life's most important decisions. Along with the rebrand, Money Group unveiled their new website, www.moneygroup.pr, to better reflect the company's vision and mission to revolutionize the way consumers and brands connect.
"Changing our name to Money Group marks an exciting evolution in our company's history," says Melissa Powel, Chief Experience Officer at Money Group. "Money.com has a rich history that aligns with our company's mission and vision and building on this brand will accelerate our growth strategy. At Money Group, we believe when we combine well-researched content with information about products and services people need, we can help people live richer in every sense of the word."
The new Money Group company name comes as the team lays out plans to celebrate Money.com's 50-year legacy of guiding people to financial victories this October. The company acquired the iconic, personal finance site, Money, in 2019 and implemented a major business overhaul and redesign, which resulted in better user experience, improved site performance, and significant growth in audience, revenue, and staff. Navchain™, Money Group's lead-scoring and ad delivery platform, was a key component in helping to transform the Money brand into a profitable business. Navchain™, which was developed by the team over the last 6 years, was also instrumental in establishing ConsumersAdvocate.org as one of the largest brands in Google's paid search ecosystem. ConsumersAdvocate.org, the original brand under the company umbrella, is a trusted source of reviews and recommendations for all of life's most important buying decisions.
Leveraging a half-century of expertise and trustworthy advice in the personal finance sector, data science, and their proprietary technology, Money Group is focused on helping millions of people take control of their future by fueling life-changing decisions. Money Group, which is headquartered in Dorado, Puerto Rico, is hiring for key positions to foster business expansion and growth.
Money Group is a digital media company whose mission is to revolutionize the way consumers and brands connect through best-in-class technology, tools, news, and recommendations that help people live richer lives in every sense of the word. The company's portfolio of brands includes Money.com, which was acquired in 2019, and ConsumersAdvocate.org, which was acquired in 2016, and Navchain™, an analytics and ad delivery platform developed over the last 6 years. Leveraging a half-century of expertise and trustworthy advice in the personal finance sector, data science, and their proprietary technology, Money Group is focused on helping millions of people take control of their future by fueling life changing decisions in areas spanning health, home, lifestyle, insurance, and beyond.
Money Group is headquartered in Dorado, Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit moneygroup.pr and moneygroup.pr/careers/ for open positions.
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