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Acquisition will capitalize on best-in-class I/O psychology and cognitive science approaches to enable efficient, unbiased, and high-quality talent decisions across the entire employee lifecycle
BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harver, the industry leading hiring solution helping organizations optimize their talent decisions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of pymetrics, the leader in unbiased soft skills assessments. Together, Harver and pymetrics address a broad set of talent acquisition and talent management use cases, empowering organizations to optimize their talent decisions across the employee lifecycle.
The acquisition of pymetrics adds a groundbreaking, behavioral-based AI methodology to Harver's comprehensive set of existing talent assessments, providing organizations with a wider breadth and depth of predictive talent decisioning products to address their unique professional and hourly hiring needs. Incorporating best-in-class approaches from both I/O psychology and cognitive science, the combined offerings will accelerate the companies' shared vision of putting purpose to work by identifying, matching, and developing the right people for the right role and ultimately delivering better outcomes for global organizations in a more efficient and unbiased manner.
"An organization's people are the most essential and strategic part of the business," said Scott Landers, CEO, Harver. "Harver and pymetrics share a mission to help find people's purpose and then put it to work. By joining forces, we will be able to offer our customers across the globe a more robust and diverse set of solutions to help them drive better talent decisions. Together, we will help enterprises maximize the potential of their employee base and empower the organizations of tomorrow."
pymetrics' revolutionary AI behavioral soft skill assessments help enterprises build diverse teams of top performers by measuring behavior from cognitive and emotional attributes within an engaging candidate experience. By mitigating multiple forms of bias through an audited AI platform, pymetrics helps teams efficiently identify quality candidates, hire equitably, reduce turnover rate, and enhance overall talent performance through mobility, reskilling, and learning and development strategies.
Leveraging over 35 years of behavioral science and deep data insights, Harver is uniquely able to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes without compromising on speed. Whether enterprises are seeking to automate the hiring process, improve candidate experience, more effectively assess and match people to current and future roles, or streamline the reference checking process, Harver helps organizations make quality talent decisions efficiently.
"Harver and pymetrics have an incredible opportunity to reinvent the way talent decisions are made by creating a more effective and unbiased process across the talent lifecycle," said Frida Polli, CEO and founder, pymetrics. "I'm thrilled about the unmatched value that our combined teams can deliver to our customers and excited to continue building upon our shared vision to unleash people's true potential and then put it to work."
"At AB InBev, we are constantly looking for ways to streamline and improve our hiring process as the world's largest brewer to support our ever-growing global organization of over 630 brands in 150 countries," said Shayla Turner, People Business Partner, AB InBev. "We utilize both Harver and pymetrics' solutions to help us identify high-quality talent, efficiently and in a more fair manner. We trust both Harver and pymetrics to help us optimize our hiring decisions and are excited to see how they evolve and innovate together."
For more information, please visit: https://harver.com/harver-acquires-pymetrics.
pymetrics is redefining talent assessment and management – using data-driven behavioral insights and audited AI to create a more efficient, effective, and unbiased hiring process across the talent lifecycle. Millions of job candidates around the world have gone through the pymetrics' platform and the technology is compliant in 100+ countries, 30 languages and across web, Android, and iOS apps. pymetrics leverages soft skills-optimized AI technology to help enterprise companies build diverse teams of top performers.
Harver is the industry leading hiring solution helping organizations optimize their talent decisions. Rooted in over 35 years of rich data insights, the company's portfolio of solutions enables organizations to make the best talent decisions across the entire employee lifecycle. Having processed over 100 million candidates, Harver provides trusted, flexible, and adaptable offerings making hiring better, faster, and fundamentally more fair. More than 1,300 customers including Booking.com, Peloton, Valvoline, and McDonalds trust Harver to help put purpose to work.
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- Following strong second quarter results, Bayer's Fields of Opportunity Technology Showcase highlights cutting-edge technologies and pipeline solutions expected to propel farmer productivity, sustainability, and company growth.
- Featured breakthrough innovations include Bayer's new herbicide molecule, the Smart Corn System featuring Short Stature Corn, and CoverCress™, a renewable cover crop offering growers increased opportunities for carbon sequestration and biodiesel production.
- Showcase also includes recently launched, next-generation technologies such as SmartStax® PRO with RNAi Technology, Intacta 2 Xtend® and Xtendflex® Soybeans.
JERSEYVILLE, Ill., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer puts its industry-leading offerings in crop protection, seeds & traits, and digital farming tools on display today at its Fields of Opportunity Technology Showcase as the company continues to advance innovative products and services tailored toward the individual needs of growers around the globe. Following strong second quarter 2022 financial results, the event demonstrates Bayer's latest developments in a unique portfolio of solutions and technologies expected to power sustainable growth in the years ahead.
"Today we spotlight technologies designed to reduce agriculture's impact on the environment, increase food security and help farmers combat the continued pressure of climate change on our global ecosystems," said Rodrigo Santos, member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG, and President of the Crop Science Division. "Bayer remains committed to providing farmers with the tools they need to be productive and sustainable stewards of their land, especially now as they navigate through current disruptions to agriculture's supply chains."
With an annual industry leading R&D investment of more than 2 billion euros in Crop Science alone, Bayer is advancing cutting-edge technologies and breakthrough innovations with a bold and ambitious strategy that will transform the future of farming and position growers for success in a rapidly evolving agriculture industry. The demonstrations and discussions in Jerseyville include:
- Further expansion of ThryvOn™ Technology trials. Building on Bayer's legacy of contributions to sustainable cotton production through the Deltapine® brand's genetic advancements and Bollgard® brand's trait technologies, ThryvOn Technology will be the industry's first biotechnology trait that will provide built-in protection to the whole plant against key tarnished plant bug and thrips species. 2022 will see farmer trials increase to nearly 60,000 acres, bringing this biotech cotton trait one step closer to helping farmers more effectively manage insect pressure.
- Plans for hundreds of on-farm pilot plots of Short Stature Corn hybrids in North America in 2023. These hybrids form the anchor of Bayer's Smart Corn System, farmers precise in-season management of their fertilizer and crop protection needs, thanks to the power of the Climate FieldView™ digital platform. These hybrids recently proved their ability to withstand severe weather conditions when extreme windstorms blew through the Midwest.
- Following the company's recently announced increased investment, Bayer will highlight CoverCress™, a renewable oilseed and animal feed crop with an annual winter growth cycle allowing its use in between corn and soybean rotations. CoverCress™ will help deliver on Bayer's sustainability commitments and may open additional revenue streams for growers.
In addition to products yet to be launched, the company notes key updates on recently launched next-generation technologies. Growth across programs and products advancing in the pipeline include:
- The launch of the next-generation technology Intacta 2 Xtend® offers a significant performance advantage for Brazilian soybean farmers delivering about 2.9 bushels more per acre compared to similar varieties on the market. Bayer leads the industry in protecting soybean yield against insect and weed pressure with the third-generation technology in Phase 3 and the fourth generation moving to Phase 1.
- The company also reaffirmed performance advantages of critical fungicides such as Fox® Supra for soybeans in Brazil, expected to launch later this year, and Delaro® Complete fungicide in the North America corn market.
- Additionally, Bayer is making progress in bringing the first new herbicide mode of action in the past 30 years for post-emergent control of weeds across all major row crops. Currently in Phase 3, the technology is showing excellent performance.
- The Bayer Carbon program continues to develop across 10 countries. Bayer PRO Carbono, the largest carbon program in Brazil, is seeing impressive enrollment and excellent results. Participating soybean growers register carbon emissions 70% lower than the national average in Brazil and 80% lower than the global average, per ton of soybeans produced.
- Increasing adoption of the number one brand in digital ag, Climate FieldView™, is now on more than 200 million acres in 23 countries around the world as Bayer continues to lead the digital transformation of agriculture. The next frontier of value creation is about more than bringing better individual inputs, but rather in digitally enhancing those solutions to optimize yields, create efficiencies and improve returns.
"Bayer's advancements in agriculture are incredibly powerful, scientific solutions designed for farmers of all scales in all geographies and are made possible through our continued progress in developing digital tools," said Bob Reiter, Head of R&D for the company's Crop Science Division. "We are putting insights by our plant breeders, data scientists, and agronomists on display here today. Through these tailored solutions, empowered by our digital platforms, we provide growers with the key to be as sustainable and successful in every part of their operation as they can."
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. Its products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2021, the Group employed around 100,000 people and had sales of 44.1 billion euros. R&D expenses before special items amounted to 5.3 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recall is posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.
Residential Elevators Recalls Home Elevators Due to Child Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children
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About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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New insurance program brings advanced financial protection to enterprises running their business on AWS
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowbell Cyber, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced a new partnership with Swiss Re to bring expertly designed cyber insurance coverages to enterprises with up to $750 million in revenue who are building their digital footprint on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Cloud adoption continues on its rapid adoption trajectory, fueled by the new reality of remote and hybrid work. As enterprises digitize their operations, embracing a cloud-first approach has become the new norm for any business that desires a competitive advantage at speed. With worldwide spending on public cloud services forecasted to grow more than 20% and reach $494.7 billion, Cowbell and Swiss Re have combined their respective cyber risk expertise – insurance provision by Cowbell and risk monitoring technology developed by Swiss Re – to bring tailored coverages to organizations running in cloud environments.
"The world is digitizing fast and cyber insurance needs to keep up. The partnership between Cowbell and Swiss Re is focused on bringing peace of mind to enterprises who are actively establishing their footprint in the cloud," said Jack Kudale, founder and CEO at Cowbell. "Our partnership brings together a wealth of cyber risk expertise and enables us to make sure policyholders are well protected with accurate insurance coverages that are specifically tailored to cloud environments. "
The program grants customers access to Cowbell Factors which provide a relative rating of an organization's risk profile against the company's monitored risk pool of 25 million U.S. businesses which represents 78% of U.S. SMEs. The first-of-its-kind program also features Cyber Guardian, Swiss Re's cyber risk technology platform, which leverages security configuration data directly from the customer's AWS environment to allow risk monitoring and risk scoring used in underwriting. A credit towards a subscription to AWS Security Hub is included as part of this program.
"Cyber resilience is a topic of growing concern globally and an increasing share of the digital economy is now reliant on the cloud. That's why Swiss Re is committed to closing the protection gap and driving innovation in the insurance industry," said Pranav Pasricha, global head of P&C solutions at Swiss Re. "We are pleased to announce a new class of cyber insurance products and risk assessment platform for AWS customers. Our platform will offer active telemetry, continuous monitoring, and cloud security, giving our partners the ability to offer innovative insurance products to SMEs."
In addition to providing robust cyber insurance protection, the program offers continuous guidance to policyholders on how to deploy cybersecurity best practices in a cloud environment. It also grants customers tools to monitor exposure to cyber threats. Cowbell's in-house team of cyber claims experts handles all cyber incidents and a 24/7 incident response hotline is available to all policyholders.
Similar to other Cowbell insurance offerings, cyber insurance policies contained in this new program are distributed and available nationwide through Cowbell's robust network of 17,000 brokers across 3,000 agencies, the largest cyber insurance distribution network in the U.S.
Cowbell continues to grow its business with a 260% year-over-year growth in written premium, 272% in revenues and 438% in policyholders for the first-half of 2022.
Brokers interested in distributing this program from Cowbell and Swiss Re can learn more at: https://cowbell.insure/prime-cloud/
About Cowbell Cyber
Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to today and tomorrow's threats. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell's continuous underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes. Cowbell Insurance Agency is currently licensed in 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Cowbell Reinsurance Company is a licensed insurance captive in the State of Vermont. For more information, please visit www.cowbell.insure.
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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Life Sciences Inc. (OTC: CLTS) ("Earth Life Sciences" or the "Company") is anticipating tremendous market demand for the VivaHealth platform, a one-stop Internet smart life service trading platform is designed for Asian elderly communities in North America (mainly serving Chinese and other Asian communities).
The Company is gearing up to turn this new prime asset into a revenue generating juggernaut as the population of Chinese Americans in the US stands at over 5 million (2016 Census 5,081,682) and counting. Management believes that the Company can generate $17.9 million in revenues during the initial launch phase reaching revenue of $4.35 million per month which can grow threefold in revenue within the next several quarters as adoption rates grow. Moreover, given the nature of the business, the Company expects to generate gross margin on these revenues meaning Earth Life Sciences could be a EBITDA profitable Company by 2024 year.
The spending power of Baby Boomers is immense. This is the wealthiest generation, holding 70% of the disposable income in the U.S. and spending over $548 billion a year. 1 Baby Boomers also spend more than any other generation, across all categories.
The care of the ever-expanding aging population and the development of medical technology have become a huge driving force for the healthcare industry, and the United States will usher in a new era. It is the largest sector in the field of big health.
Using Internet information technology and big data for accurate analysis, VivaHealth integrates life service resources such as physiotherapists, foot bathers, manicurists, beauticians, barbers, and medical professionals in the service areas.
The platform specifically focuses on the vertical fields of skincare and foot bathing, beauty and makeup, manicure and haircut, and traditional Chinese massage for Asian communities.
Foot bathing, used for relaxing feet, ultimately relaxes the foot nerves, improves blood flow, alleviates pain, releases toxins, replenishes overall energy, and improves the mood. Chronic pain has been troubling a large number of populations, including the Asian community. This medicine-free cure is growing in demand in the elder population, as disposable income increases and nerve pain in the feet becomes more predominant.
The Massage Services industry is expected to experience significant growth as the therapeutic benefits of industry services continue to be extolled. In addition, the industry's mounting relationship with the healthcare sector is anticipated to provide growing sources of revenue for industry operators.
Older adults need to make conscious efforts to maintain self-care and the VivaHealth platform aims to make it easier than ever for elderly Asians to engage in their self-care activities. The platform's online ordering and offline service is designed as a matching trading platform, similar to Uber, but is targeted to provide lifestyle services.
The Company is aiming for VIVA USA to be launched in most of the United States, covering hundreds of cities and towns and serving millions of users and families.
In its efforts to enhance shareholder value, Earth Life Sciences is embarking into a new and exciting segment of Personal Care, one of the fastest growing portions of the multi-trillion-dollar Health Care industry. The Company's developer, Viva USA is a company with extensive experience in creating similar systems. Earth Life Sciences has recent AI (Artificial Intelligence) experience and will assist in customization and implementation of advanced innovative software platform which will facilitate the delivery of on-site Life Style Services and well-being to families across the United States under the banner of VIVA USA.
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It just hasn’t been the same for Emerald City Comic Con the past few years. The annual Seattle comic book convention, which typically draws close to 100,000 attendees across four days, was canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19, and the 2021 event was more scaled back than previous years, also because of the pandemic, drawing around 45,000 attendees.
This year’s ECCC, though, should be closer to years past for the comic book fans, cosplayers, gamers and families attending the event, taking place Aug. 18-21 at the Seattle Convention Center (formerly the Washington State Convention Center).
However, COVID-19 is still a concern, and ReedPop, the company that puts on ECCC, announced Aug. 3 it was reintroducing its mask policy, a change from its June 29 announcement saying masks wouldn’t be mandatory. Attendees now will be required to wear approved masks — certified N95, KN95 or KN94 masks were strongly recommended — in order to enter the venue. (Get the latest safety information and mask requirements at emeraldcitycomiccon.com.)
ECCC will not require verification of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative test for admission.
But with that being said, ReedPop is expecting a convention closer to pre-pandemic levels.
“We’re looking at a definite increase in attendance from 2021,” said Chris D’Lando, event manager for the domestic portfolio at ReedPop, which includes ECCC. “And what that tells us is that people are starting to come back to their events, but they’re still coming back in their own time.”
ECCC attendees can also expect some different fare this year.
“We’ve got our pretty tried-and-true stuff covered: comics, anime, sci-fi fantasy, authors, that sort of thing. But we’re starting to see a lot more different niches kind of rise up in terms of fandoms. We’re bringing some really great guests from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ this year … . So I anticipate we’re going to be seeing some new fans at the show this year.”
What to look forward to
Autographs and photo ops
Attendees can expect some fan favorites this year available for photo ops and/or autographs (check the website for time and day):
- Christopher Eccleston from “Doctor Who”
- Brendan Frasier and Oded Fehr of “The Mummy” fame
- Cast members from “Our Flag Means Death” (including Con O’Neill, Nathan Ford and Kristian Nairn)
- Tom Welling of “Smallville”
- Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
- Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook of “She’s All That”
You will be able to remove your mask while your photo is being taken, ECCC said in its COVID announcement. And keep in mind: Photo ops and autographs aren’t included in the price of show floor tickets, and you’ll have to pay extra for those.
Panels
Dozens of panels will take place across all four days of the convention and touch on everything from how to write comics to gaming therapy to a panel featuring the voice actors of the original “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” cartoon.
You can learn from some of the best tabletop campaign designers, hear about the role the queer community has played in the world of comics, join a reunion for the Syfy hit show “The Magicians,” find out more about the latest entry in the hugely popular “Dragonlance” book series and more.
Cosplaying
Cosplaying is a major staple of entertainment conventions, and ECCC is no exception. Expect to encounter a wide range of costumes from anime to movies to comic books.
For those partaking, you can meet up with other enthusiasts at Cosplay Central, where you can attend workshops, connect with other cosplayers and touch up (or change out of) your outfit. Plus, ECCC on Aug. 20 is hosting the Cosplay Central Crown Championship, where entrants will vie for a cash prize and a trip to Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo in 2023 to compete against cosplayers from around the world.
Of note: If you’re donning your alter-ego during the convention, you’ll still be required to wear an approved face covering, according to ECCC.
“You may wear your helmet/mask after entering provided that you have an approved face covering on as well,” ECCC said in its mask announcement.
Gaming Zone
Next door at the Sheraton Hotel is the Gaming Zone, which is, well, exactly what it sounds like.
From Dungeons & Dragons (with dedicated dungeon masters available) to Magic the Gathering to console and arcade games (and tournaments aplenty), there’s much to occupy your time if you’re between panels or just looking for a break from the show floor.
Your badge will allow access to the area, which generally runs from the opening of the show floor each day to about 1 a.m.
Artist Alley
Want to meet the artists behind the comic books? Then you’ll want to take a stroll to Artist Alley.
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Hosting Q2 Call at 5pm ET on Thursday, September 1, 2022
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearSign Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: CLIR) ("ClearSign" or the "Company"), an emerging leader in industrial combustion and sensing technologies that improve energy, operational efficiency and safety while dramatically reducing emissions, announces that on Thursday, September 1, 2022 the Company will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET. The Company will file its quarterly report on form 10-Q with the SEC in the coming days and will issue a summary of its financial and operating results for the quarter ending on June 30, 2022 in a press release on the day of the call.
Investors interested in participating on the live second quarter call can dial 1-866-372-4653 within the U.S. or 1-412-902-4217 from abroad. Investors can also access the call online through a listen-only webcast at https://app.webinar.net/ky4KLm5LgR2 or on the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.clearsign.com/overview.
The webcast will be archived on the Company's investor relations website for at least 90 days and a telephonic playback of the conference call will be available by calling 1-877-344-7529 within the U.S. or 1-412-317-0088 from abroad. The conference ID is 3932241.The telephonic playback will be available for 7 days after the conference call.
About ClearSign Technologies Corporation
ClearSign Technologies Corporation designs and develops products and technologies for the purpose of improving key performance characteristics of industrial and commercial systems, including operational performance, energy efficiency, emission reduction, safety and overall cost-effectiveness. Our patented technologies, embedded in established OEM products as ClearSign Core™, and ClearSign Eye™ and other sensing configurations, enhance the performance of combustion systems and fuel safety systems in a broad range of markets, including the energy (upstream oil production and down-stream refining), commercial/industrial boiler, chemical, petrochemical, transport and power industries. For more information, please visit www.clearsign.com.
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Popular cryptocurrency tax software provider has expanded its offerings to support tax reporting for Canadian crypto investors.
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinLedger, a leading tax reporting platform for cryptocurrency, DeFi, and NFT users, today announced its official expansion into Canada. Investors and cryptocurrency users in Canada can now use the platform to automate all of their capital gains, losses, and income tax reporting in accordance with Canadian tax laws.
"We're extremely excited to be expanding our full suite of tax reporting tools and offerings to help Canadian cryptocurrency investors stay compliant with local laws," said David Kemmeer, Co-Founder and CEO of CoinLedger. "We've seen incredible demand not just here in the U.S., but from crypto consumers all over the world who need help with tax reporting. With this rollout, crypto tax compliance for the average Canadian will be as simple as a few button clicks."
The interoperable nature of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, with transfers across different blockchains, wallets, and exchanges, can create tax reporting nightmares for individuals. CoinLedger solves this problem by integrating directly with hundreds of cryptocurrency platforms to allow any user to track their digital-asset transaction history across the entire crypto-economy.
By simply connecting their wallets to CoinLedger, Canadian users can now automatically import and account for their historical transactions across all of their crypto platforms. From here, they can generate the relevant local tax forms with the click of a button.
The Canadian Revenue Agency, along with governments around the world, is quickly ramping up enforcement efforts with regards to the tax compliance for digital assets. Efforts include increased tax audits, compliance requirements for exchanges, and new intelligence units. These initiatives are expected to increase in years ahead as the digital asset industry continues to grow.
CoinLedger enables seamless tax reporting for participants of the digital asset economy. Founded in 2018, CoinLedger was built to reduce the friction of participating in the cryptocurrency ecosystem by making tax reporting as simple as possible. By directly integrating with major exchanges, wallets, blockchains, and NFT platforms, CoinLedger provides a unified dashboard for users to track and monitor their cryptocurrency activity. Whether you're trading cryptocurrencies, buying and selling NFTs, or staking on DeFi protocols, CoinLedger makes tracking your portfolio and reporting your taxes easier than ever. For more information, visit https://coinledger.io/.
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To Support Rapidly Expanding Customer Base, Mirakl's Next Stage of Growth Includes Hundreds of New Hires Over Next Three Years in the Americas, Australia and New Zealand
BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirakl, the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, has appointed Alex Hase as general manager and executive vice president of sales for the Americas. In his new role, Hase will build on his nearly 30 years of experience scaling technology organizations to lead Mirakl through its next stage of growth and bolster its sales efforts in North America, South America, Australia and New Zealand.
Today, two-thirds of global eCommerce sales happen through online marketplaces,1 demonstrating the growing profile of marketplaces in the overall eCommerce landscape. The world's top enterprises partner with Mirakl to build their own online marketplaces, quickly onboard third-party sellers and scale globally on the Mirakl Marketplace Platform. In 2021, Mirakl exceeded $100 million in annual recurring revenue, secured $555 million in series E funding, and signed 80 new customers. More than $4.3 billion was transacted on its marketplaces, which are growing at more than double the rate of eCommerce.2 To meet the growing needs of the market, Mirakl expects to hire hundreds of people across the U.S. organization in the next three years, which has already seen 250% headcount growth since 2020.
Hase will be based in Mirakl's U.S. headquarters in Boston, where Mirakl has significantly expanded with a 50% increase in office space and 47% increase in headcount since the beginning of 2022. He will oversee Mirakl's sales teams in North America, South America and Australia/New Zealand. In his new role, he will be responsible for growing Mirakl's customer base, which already includes leading brands such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, JCrew, Kroger, Macy's, Madewell, Minted, and UNFI.
"Bringing Alex on board is a pivotal moment for Mirakl. He brings decades of enterprise leadership experience to the business, with demonstrated success in scaling exceptional companies that solve the most urgent challenges businesses face in the digital-first economy," said Adrien Nussenbaum, co-founder and co-CEO, Mirakl. "Alex's guidance and expertise in eCommerce will be critical to our growth as we continue to support an expanding bench of market leaders across the U.S. and worldwide in their marketplace ambitions, further bolstering our position as the industry's leading enterprise marketplace SaaS platform."
Hase was most recently chief revenue officer at Flow Commerce, a cross-border SaaS eCommerce platform that was acquired by Global-e earlier this year. In addition, he previously held global sales leadership positions with Numerator, Retail Solutions, and TraceLink. As Mirakl empowers marketplace operators with new tools for international expansion, Hase's leadership will be essential in demonstrating the growth potential that marketplaces offer for operators and third-party sellers alike.
The latest marketplace insight and viewpoints can be found on the Mirakl blog. For more business developments and updates, follow Mirakl on LinkedIn, and Twitter. To learn why the world's most trusted brands choose Mirakl visit www.mirakl.com.
Mirakl offers the industry's first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform. With Mirakl, organizations across B2B and B2C industries can launch marketplaces faster, grow bigger, and operate with confidence as they exceed rising customer expectations. Platforms are the new competitive advantage in eCommerce, and the world's most trusted brands choose Mirakl for its comprehensive solution of technology, expertise, and the Mirakl Connect ecosystem to unlock the power of the platform business model for them.
As a result, companies like ABB, Astore by AccorHotels, Best Buy Canada, Carrefour, Catch, Changi Airport, Darty, The Kroger Co., Leroy Merlin, Maisons du Monde, Metro, and Toyota Material Handling gain the speed, scale, and agility to win in the changing eCommerce landscape. For more information: www.mirakl.com
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Popular cryptocurrency tax software provider has expanded its offerings to support tax reporting for Canadian crypto investors.
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinLedger, a leading tax reporting platform for cryptocurrency, DeFi, and NFT users, today announced its official expansion into Canada. Investors and cryptocurrency users in Canada can now use the platform to automate all of their capital gains, losses, and income tax reporting in accordance with Canadian tax laws.
"We're extremely excited to be expanding our full suite of tax reporting tools and offerings to help Canadian cryptocurrency investors stay compliant with local laws," said David Kemmeer, Co-Founder and CEO of CoinLedger. "We've seen incredible demand not just here in the U.S., but from crypto consumers all over the world who need help with tax reporting. With this rollout, crypto tax compliance for the average Canadian will be as simple as a few button clicks."
The interoperable nature of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, with transfers across different blockchains, wallets, and exchanges, can create tax reporting nightmares for individuals. CoinLedger solves this problem by integrating directly with hundreds of cryptocurrency platforms to allow any user to track their digital-asset transaction history across the entire crypto-economy.
By simply connecting their wallets to CoinLedger, Canadian users can now automatically import and account for their historical transactions across all of their crypto platforms. From here, they can generate the relevant local tax forms with the click of a button.
The Canadian Revenue Agency, along with governments around the world, is quickly ramping up enforcement efforts with regards to the tax compliance for digital assets. Efforts include increased tax audits, compliance requirements for exchanges, and new intelligence units. These initiatives are expected to increase in years ahead as the digital asset industry continues to grow.
CoinLedger enables seamless tax reporting for participants of the digital asset economy. Founded in 2018, CoinLedger was built to reduce the friction of participating in the cryptocurrency ecosystem by making tax reporting as simple as possible. By directly integrating with major exchanges, wallets, blockchains, and NFT platforms, CoinLedger provides a unified dashboard for users to track and monitor their cryptocurrency activity. Whether you're trading cryptocurrencies, buying and selling NFTs, or staking on DeFi protocols, CoinLedger makes tracking your portfolio and reporting your taxes easier than ever. For more information, visit https://coinledger.io/.
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Windhoek - Namibia on Wednesday launched a tourism digital- marketing campaign to rebuild consumer confidence and drive travel recovery post-Covid.
The global tourism space is a fiercely competitive market, as most destinations have experienced the impact of Covid-19 and are now seeking their share of the same global travel market, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta said at the launch event in Windhoek, the capital.
"The tourism industry desires to be at the very edge of innovation leadership in digital travel technology, as the industry rethinks and reimagines travel and destination marketing in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution," he said.
Shifeta said the application of technology is opening up a direct artery between markets, trade partners, and influencers in the consumer circles and the media, changing the way that tourists interact with destinations and with each other.
"Namibia as a tourism destination is competing with the rest of the world, an online presence is regarded as tourism infrastructure," Shifeta said. He added that just as websites are essential, social media presence is a must and for Namibia to be properly represented online, the industry should be empowered and encouraged to engage more online to create a powerful tourism profile of the country.
"Most notably, these include its cost-effectiveness and attraction to all groupings and demographics -- niche and mass markets, business and leisure travel, men and women of all age groups," he said.
"Without a doubt, going forward you want to lead from the front in applying adaptable technology to market our destination and create a better experience for our visitors."
According to Shifeta, restoring air connectivity remains a key priority for Namibia's tourism recovery agenda as connectivity is critical for the success of inbound tourism.
As part of the digital campaign, the ministry has produced a video that culminates with beautiful footage of the country, which will be uploaded on the Namibia Tourism Board website.
"Namibia Tourism Board is positioning a clear and concise message to the new conscientious traveller, one that appeals to both self-growth as well as the impact on the world around us to reconnect and rediscover responsibly, whilst giving you the space to grow," Shifeta concluded.
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NANNING, China, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Jingxi Cross-border E-commerce Experience Center & Jingxi E-commerce Public Service Center in Baise, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region was inaugurated. This new model of cross-border e-commerce will help reduce the operation and management costs of cross-border trade enterprises, improve the facilitation level of cross-border trade, and also help Jingxi characteristic agricultural products "go global, expand its markets, and sold globally".
Deng Peibin, chairman of Guangxi Jingxi Ruitai Food Co., Ltd., said that the company mainly sold Jingxi's big-fruit hawthorn and other characteristic agricultural products through offline channels in the past. Now, through Jingxi Cross-border E-commerce platform, more products can be sold to the whole world. According to the data of Jingxi E-commerce Office, in the first half of 2022, the e-commerce transactions in Jingxi continued to improve, with the network sales of rural products of RMB 9,440,000.
According to the Publicity Department of Jingxi City, Jingxi is located near the China-Vietnam border. Longbang Port is one of China's national first-class ports. After becoming an international port in 2021, people, goods and vehicles from all over the world can enter or leave the country through Longbang Port. Jingxi Cross-border E-commerce Experience Center will rely on Longbang Port to carry out the construction of public service platforms for cross-border e-commerce and digital border trade, improve the customs clearance efficiency of the port, improve the cross-border shopping experience, optimize the business environment, and boost the economic development of the port.
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POXINDEJE, Mexico (AP) — A painter in orange overalls touches up the image of a hand holding a rifle while an artist perched on scaffolding painstakingly places bits of colorful ceramic in a mosaic of a guerrilla fighter.
The artists aren’t just decorating a wall: Together, they are helping to revive muralism, a movement that put Mexico at the vanguard of art a century ago.
Just as their famous predecessors did shortly after the Mexican Revolution, teachers and students of the Siqueiros School of Muralism are on a mission to keep alive the practice of using visual imagery to share messages of social and political importance.
The mural in progress is on three walls of a municipal building in San Salvador, a small town of about 29,000 people north of Mexico City in Hidalgo state. The Siqueiros School is based in a converted elementary school in the nearby hamlet of Poxindeje, and one of its co-founders is Jesús Rodríguez Arévalo, a pupil of disciples of Mexico’s three muralism masters: Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and José Clemente Orozco.
“The school is small, a humble space, but it is very serious and it is professional,” Rodríguez said.
One hundred years ago, Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco also started out at a colonial-era school-turned art laboratory. It was 1922, and they were charged with fulfilling the then-Mexican education minister’s mission to take art out of the galleries and into public spaces. The plan, part of a national literacy campaign sponsored by the national government, transformed Mexico and permeated the entire continent.
The artists’ manifesto was to make “ideological propaganda for the good of the people” and give art “a purpose of beauty, of education and combat for all.”
They identified with the agrarian and proletarian revolutions and mingled with European artists who fled to Mexico from both world wars. Sponsored by the government, they had access to the country’s most majestic buildings and the necessary resources to experiment with new techniques. Eventually, they began to paint in other nations: Argentina, Chile, Cuba and the United States among them.
Despite the backing of Mexican political leaders, their work turned out to be too provocative in some places outside the country: A mural Rivera painted in New York’s Rockefeller Center was censured and then demolished because it glorified communism.
“We are a bit more cowardly,” said Ernesto Ríos Rocha, 53, a muralist who is currently trying to found Mexico’s first muralism university in the Pacific coast state of Sinaloa. “We talk more about peace.”
The murals being created in San Salvador and other small towns today still have much in common with those created in the early 20th century, however: They encapsulate themes of war, injustice, and oppression — as well as 21st century issues such as climate change and violence against women.
But Rodríguez and his students don’t anticipate monumental reverberations from their work. Their aspirations are lower and their income more modest, coming mostly from local governments that commission them to paint murals and support from community members who donate meals and house foreign students.
The Poxindeje school bets on recycling and reusing discarded materials donated by glassmakers or flooring manufacturers, said Janet Calderón, who co-founded the Siqueiros School with Rodríguez five years ago. They’re even making murals from garbage.
Luz Asturizaga, a 36-year-old sculptor from Bolivia, has enjoyed every moment of her stay in the iconic home of muralism. She wasn’t able to learn much about the art form in her own country, where she said professional artists’ circles are very closed. In Mexico, “they give you opportunity, they teach you,” she said.
Few students have completed training at the school — about 40 since it opened five years ago — but all leave with clear ideas instilled by their instructors: “Go to the communities, teach, carry out a comprehensive work of historic themes, of social content, of criticism of everything that oppresses man,” Rodríguez said.
The first step for the artists is to decide what elements they want to include, what metaphors to lay out. Then they build a sort of collage of portraits and photographs of historical figures whom they want to immortalize.
Composition and perspective are key. Dressed in paint-splotched jeans, his black hair tied back in a ponytail, the 54-year-old Rodríguez closes one eye in front of the mural in progress in San Salvador, and with the other glances through a transparent sheet of paper containing sketches of figures intended for the wall. The goal is to calculate the right scale, taking into account from where and what distance people will be viewing the work.
“You have to know local history and then begin with the sketches,” said Luis Manuel Vélez, 52, a worker for Mexico’s national oil company who spends his weekends painting murals.
Sometimes models for the work come from the neighborhood. A 6-year-old girl passing by the mural in San Salvador pointed and smiled before exclaiming: “That’s me and my grandpa.”
Purists have long lamented that starting in the late 20th century, muralism was replaced by urban art or short-lived graffiti.
Ríos Rocha agrees, but is still optimistic.
“Muralism is in intensive care, but it is not going to die,” he said.
Historian David Martínez Bourget is a researcher at the 88-year-old Bellas Artes Museum, a palatial art nouveau performing arts center in Mexico City whose interior walls are graced with famous murals by Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco.
Martínez Bourget said the art movement that the fathers of muralism began in the 20th century is over, but its spirit remains — not just in Poxindeje and San Salvador — but also in marginalized Chicano communities in the western United States and in Zapatista villages in southern Mexico. In both places, public art displays capture the communities’ history and rebellion, he noted.
As long as people are fighting for social justice, this kind of artistic expression will exist, Martínez Bourget says, because in difficult moments “art is politicized.” | https://pix11.com/news/ap-general/reviving-mexicos-groundbreaking-muralism-a-century-later/ | 2022-08-11T13:53:48Z | https://pix11.com/news/ap-general/reviving-mexicos-groundbreaking-muralism-a-century-later/ | true |
What: Racine Concert Band’s 1,510th free performance
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14
Where: Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St.
Admission: Free
Note: The zoo's gates at Walton Avenue and Augusta Street open at 6:30 p.m. for free admission to the concert site, the Kiwanis Amphitheater on the east side of the zoo grounds. A courtesy cart, for audience members who need assistance in getting to the concert site, is available before and after the concert.
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RACINE — As the Racine Concert Band continues to celebrate its landmark 100th season, the band welcomes guest vocalist Darlene Kelsey and flute soloist Beth Kapralian.
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The band’s principal flutist, Kapralian has been a Racine Concert Band member since 1994 and is a part-time elementary music teacher for Racine Unified Schools. She will perform "Rhapsody for Flute" by Stephen Bulla during the Sunday night program.
She purchased this piece for the band and previously performed it as a soloist in 2016.
"I really like the way it sounds," Kapralian said.
Kelsey — making her second appearance as a guest artist with the band — is a graduate of the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University and has performed with the Florentine Opera in Milwaukee, the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the Grant Park Chorus and as a recitalist at the University of Chicago. She has a master's degree in Voice after earning a performance degree in oboe.
She teaches at Forrestal Elementary School in North Chicago, Ill.
She will sing four pieces Sunday night: "The Kiss," a vocal waltz by Italian composer Luigi Arditi; the "Kringleville Polka" by Sverre Elsmo; "I Feel a Song Comin' On" by Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields; and the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein classic "Getting to Know You" from the 1951 Broadway hit "The King & I."
''Kringleville Polka'' was composed in 1957 by Elsmo, a Racine resident, honoring the city's signature treat.
100 years strong
Mark Eichner -- who received an honor from the band at its Aug. 7 concert in celebration of his 20th season as the music director -- will conduct the program.
This is the band's final 2022 Sunday night outdoor concert, and Eichner said the group has a lot to be proud as it marks its centennial year.
"The group is not just surviving but is thriving in a difficult and vastly changed environment," he said. "I'm struck by the many ways the band has evolved over the last 20 years. If we had continued to conduct ourselves as we did in 2002, we would have been bankrupted and wiped off the map long ago.
"Instead, we're well-positioned to take a long-term view of what the Racine Concert Band can be in its second century."
Mozart and Sousa
Sunday night's program also includes:
- "The King's March" by Richard Strauss.
- Overture to "Les Petits Riens" by W.A. Mozart.
- "The Fantastic Toy Shop," a ballet suite that debuted in London in 1919. Ottorino Respighi wrote the music based on piano pieces by Gioachino Rossini.
- "El Albanico" by Alfredo Javaloyes.
- "Spiritual" by Don Gillis.
- "Rollo Takes a Walk" by David Maslanka. The piece is described as "a tongue-in-cheek favorite" and was inspired by Rollo, a character created by composer Charles Ives to represent ultra-conservative musical tastes.
- Highlights from the Broadway musical "My Fair Lady" by Alan Lerner and Freerick Loewe.
- "The Thunderer" march by John Philip Sousa.
Don Rosen, a professional radio broadcaster for 50 years, is the master of ceremonies for the concert.
Looking ahead
Though the band's summer season ends Sunday night, the 100th anniversary celebration continues with a Nov. 1 concert at Racine's Washington Park High School.
"I'm super-stoked about the final concert of the centennial," Eichner said.
The program continues the band's "Rooted in Racine" concerts.
"Our newest tradition features a guest artist soloist who developed their musical skills in our area," Eichner explained. "Bill Nelson, a Washington Park and UW-Parkside alumnus, will be the soloist in a performance of the 'Tenor Saxophone Concerto' by American Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Ward.
"It will be a great pleasure to collaborate will Bill again and also to conduct the only band work by composer Robert Ward not previously performed by the band."
The November program also features the Racine Concert Band's third premiere of the year: A band version of "Melodia" from Daron Hagen's "Concerto for Brass Quintet."
A native of Brookfield, Hagen "moved to New York before I moved to Wisconsin," Eichner said. "Still, our musical paths have crossed many times, and Daron authorized me to make the band version and conduct the premiere."
"Although I've made many arrangements for the band," Eichner added, "I've never before arranged music by a living composer, who will undoubtedly take an interest in the outcome of the project." | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/racine-concert-band-welcomes-vocalist-flute-soloist/article_1ab8d0f8-1762-11ed-8e4d-a33e9d01b31e.html | 2022-08-11T13:54:36Z | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/racine-concert-band-welcomes-vocalist-flute-soloist/article_1ab8d0f8-1762-11ed-8e4d-a33e9d01b31e.html | true |
Core 22 R3 release includes updates to ServiceBoard, Zinc, Go, and DataGuide to help customers capitalize on greater value driven by an end-to-end ServiceMax solution.
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ServiceMax, a leader in asset-centric field service management, today announced the continued expansion of ServiceMax Core by adding new features that can drive better customer field service management performance, revenue, and margin growth. These enhancements benefit not only dispatchers, field technicians, planners, and administrators, but also a growing scope of roles associated with expanding revenues, driving customer value, and improving operating margins.
"Manufacturers are recognizing a need to get closer to their customers and establish value beyond the initial equipment or product sale. … Manufacturers are establishing new relationships with the end customer, consumer, and operator to provide additional services to help maximize the value of the product or equipment, ensuring these customers can improve their respective productivity and operations," IDC, Digital Manufacturing Summit 2022: Disruptions Accelerate Service Transformation IDC #US49458722, Aly Pinder, July 2022.
Collaboration across disciplines is increasingly required to ensure critical assets stay up and running. As manufacturers move toward Equipment-as-a-Service business models, they need better ways to manage operations beyond their four walls. The recent product enhancements that are now part of ServiceMax Core 22 R3 address these needs by providing greater synchronization of dispatching schedules as well as improved collaboration across multiple personas in the asset and service lifecycle that the ServiceMax mobile apps, Engage, Go and Zinc, are able to connect.
"More involvement by different roles is increasingly critical across the field service landscape to ensure services are delivered right the first time, and are done so effectively and efficiently for end-user customers," said Sumair Dutta, Vice President of product marketing, ServiceMax. "Providing the ability for all stakeholders to access resources, communicate about projects, and glean insights from those projects via one platform means assets are better maintained, manufacturers can plan ahead and better innovate, and end-users have a better overall experience. We're excited to continue delivering new features and services for our customers through the industry's most comprehensive field service management platform."
A major emphasis for the ServiceMax Core 22 R3 release is the tighter connection between the Zinc collaboration platform and ServiceMax's premier Scheduling solution Service Board. As part of ServiceMax's ongoing push for its solutions to work 'Better Together' to deliver incremental value, dispatchers and technicians now have an improved way to:
- Collaborate on events and changes associated with a work order
- Exchange content and messages specific to their work order
- Share route plans and relevant changes
These Better Together enhancements follow similar improvements made between ServiceMax Go, Zinc, and the ServiceMax Engage mobile applications in past releases.
ServiceMax's mission is to help customers keep the world running with asset-centric field service management software. As a recognized leader in this space, ServiceMax's mobile apps and cloud-based software provide a complete view of assets to field service teams. By optimizing field service operations, customers across all industries can better manage the complexities of service, support faster growth, and run more profitable, outcome-centric businesses. For more information, visit: www.servicemax.com.
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The nearly 30-year industry veteran will focus on increasing organic growth, recruiting high-quality financial advisors and the continued expansion of Strategic Blueprint, the firm's fast-growing RIA
ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SFA Partners (SFAP), a family of companies focused exclusively on empowering independent financial advisors, announced today that it named Bryan Yvon as Director of Business Development. In his new position, Mr. Yvon will focus on bringing financial advisors into the SFA Partners community and promoting the organic growth of its existing professionals.
He will report to Jamie Mackay, SFA Partners Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Mackay was named to that role earlier this year.
Mr. Yvon is a longtime financial services industry veteran, starting in 1994 as a financial advisor at Allmerica Financial. Later, he embarked on a distinguished wholesaling career in 1998 with a stint at The Phoenix Funds.
From there, he spent more than two decades wholesaling across the Southeast for some of the largest asset managers in the country, including Transamerica, Prudential and WP Carey. Mr. Yvon most recently served as Director of Investment Relations at BC Partners.
Mackay said, "I'm thrilled to welcome Bryan to the SFA Partners community. His experience, not only as a wholesaler but as an advisor, makes him a perfect fit to accelerate our current growth trajectory. I look forward to partnering with him as he works to bring aboard new advisors and expand Strategic Blueprint, which has fast become a go-to destination for growth-focused, advice-based independent financial professionals."
SFA Partners has a wide range of affiliation options. Advisors can join as registered representatives or hybrid advisors via The Strategic Financial Alliance or as Register Investment Advisors through Strategic Blueprint, which has doubled its assets under management in the past two full years, growing from approximately $800 million to $1.6 billion.
Launched in 2017, Strategic Blueprint caters to entrepreneurial-minded independent advisors who want to grow their advisory businesses but don't want to deal with the time commitment, complexities and risks associated with running their own RIA firms.
Mr. Yvon said, "After 24 years of wholesaling, I'm excited to take on this new challenge. SFA Partners has a strong reputation in the industry and a very compelling story that I cannot wait to share with the marketplace. I think my skill set, extensive experience and contacts will allow me to hit the ground running, so I look forward to working with Jamie, existing advisors and recruits to not only reach but exceed the ambitious growth goals we have set for ourselves."
SFA Partners provides shared services for The Strategic Financial Alliance, Strategic Blueprint, and SFA Insurance Services.
About SFA Partners
SFA Partners provides shared services to a family of companies focused exclusively on empowering independent financial advisors. SFA Partners includes The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA), member FINRA/SIPC, a broker-dealer and investment adviser; Strategic Blueprint, LLC, a registered investment adviser; and SFA Insurance Services. Our wide breadth of services enables us to support a variety of advisor business models. Parent company, SFA Holdings, Inc. is owned by advisors, employees, and individual investors. SFA is a privately owned independent broker-dealer and Registered Investment Adviser, which serves approximately 150 independent financial advisors across the country, collectively supporting approximately $6 billion in advisory and brokerage assets as of March 31, 2022. Strategic Blueprint provides independent advisors the advantages of having their own RIA but none of the hassles through a range of services, including turnkey compliance, supervisory and back-office support; expert due diligence; an integrated technology stack; and a broad universe of asset management services. SFA Insurance Services provides advisors access to insurance solutions, supporting their ability to address the risk management needs of their clients.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared third quarter 2022 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares payable on September 30, 2022, to holders of record on September 15, 2022.
- TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per Common Share and Series A Common Share.
- TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $414.0625 per share on the company's 6.625% Series UU Preferred shares; holders of depositary shares will receive $0.4140625 per depositary share.
- TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $375.0000 per share on the company's 6.000% Series VV Preferred shares; holders of depositary shares will receive $0.3750000 per depositary share.
The tickers for the TDS Common shares is "TDS", the Series UU depositary shares is "TDSPrU" and the Series VV depositary shares is "TDSPrV".
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 1000® company, provides wireless; broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses, UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employed approximately 8,900 associates as of June 30, 2022.
For more information about TDS and its subsidiaries, visit:
TDS: www.tdsinc.com
U.S. Cellular: www.uscellular.com
TDS Telecom: www.tdstelecom.com
OneNeck IT Solutions: www.oneneck.com
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NEW YORK – Donald Trump's pick for governor in the swing state of Wisconsin easily defeated a favorite of the Republican establishment.
In Connecticut, the state that launched the Bush family and its brand of compassionate conservatism, a fiery Senate contender who promoted Trump's election lies upset the state GOP's endorsed candidate. Meanwhile in Washington, Republicans ranging from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to conspiracy theorist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended Trump against an unprecedented FBI search.
And that was just this week.
The rapid developments crystalized the former president's singular status atop a party he has spent the past seven years breaking down and rebuilding in his image. Facing mounting legal vulnerabilities and considering another presidential run, he needs support from the party to maintain his political career. But, whether they like it or not, many in the party also need Trump, whose endorsement has proven crucial for those seeking to advance to the November ballot.
“For a pretty good stretch, it felt like the Trump movement was losing more ground than it was gaining,” said Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who is urging his party to move past Trump. But now, he said, Trump is benefiting from “an incredibly swift tail wind."
The Republican response to the FBI's search of Trump's Florida estate this week was an especially stark example of how the party is keeping Trump nearby. Some of the Republicans considering challenges to Trump in a 2024 presidential primary, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, were among those defending him. Even long-established Trump critics like Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan questioned the search, pressing for details about its circumstances.
But even before the FBI showed up at Mar-a-Lago, Trump was gaining momentum in his post-presidential effort to shape the GOP. In all, nearly 180 Trump-endorsed candidates up and down the ballot have won their primaries since May while fewer than 20 have lost.
Only two of the 10 House Republicans who supported Trump's impeachment after the Jan. 6 insurrection are expected back in Congress next year. Rep. Jaime Herrera-Beutler, R-Wash., who conceded defeat after her Tuesday primary, was the latest to fall. Leading Trump antagonist Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., is at risk of joining her next week.
The Trump victories include a clean sweep of statewide primary elections in Arizona last week — including an election denier in the race for the state's chief elections official. Trump's allies also prevailed Tuesday across Wisconsin and Connecticut, a state long known for its moderate Republican leanings.
In Wisconsin's Republican primary for governor, wealthy Trump-backed businessman Tim Michels defeated former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, an establishment favorite. And in Connecticut, Leora Levy, who promoted Trump's lie that the 2020 election was stolen, surged to an unexpected victory over a more moderate rival after earning Trump's official endorsement.
On Monday, just hours after the FBI search, Trump hosted a tele-town hall rally on her behalf. Levy thanked Trump in her acceptance speech, while railing against the FBI's search.
“All of us can tell him how upset and offended and disgusted we were at what happened to him," she said. "That is un-American. That is what they do in Cuba, in China, in dictatorships. And that will stop.”
Despite his recent dominance, Trump — and the Republicans close to him — face political and legal threats that could undermine their momentum as the GOP fights for control of Congress and statehouses across the nation this fall.
While Trump's picks have notched notable victories in primaries this summer, they may struggle in the fall. That's especially true in several governor's races in Democratic-leaning states such as Connecticut and Maryland, where GOP candidates must track to the center to win a general election.
Meanwhile, several Republicans with White House ambitions are moving forward with a busy travel schedule that will take them to politically important states where they can back candidates on the ballot this year and build relationships heading into 2024.
DeSantis plans to boost high-profile Republican contenders across Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Former Vice President Mike Pence, another potential 2024 presidential contender, is scheduled to appear next week in New Hampshire.
On the legal front, the FBI search was part of an investigation into whether the former president took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence. While Republicans have rallied behind Trump, very few facts about the case have been released publicly. Trump's attorneys have so far declined to release details from the search warrant.
Prosecutors in Washington and Georgia are also investigating Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election he falsely claimed was stolen. The Jan. 6 congressional commission has exposed damning details about Trump's behavior from Republican witnesses in recent hearings, which have prompted new concerns, at least privately, among the GOP establishment and donor class.
And on Wednesday, Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination as he testified under oath Wednesday in the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his business dealings.
Trump’s legal entanglements represent a distraction at best for Republican candidates who’d rather focus on President Joe Biden’s leadership, sky-high inflation and immigration troubles to help court moderate voters and independents in the general election.
“Today, every Republican in every state in this country should be talking about how bad Joe Biden is, how bad inflation is, how difficult it is to run a business and run a household,” said Duncan, the Georgia lieutenant governor. “But instead, we’re talking about some investigation, we’re talking about Donald Trump pleading the Fifth, we’re talking about Donald Trump endorsing some conspiracy theorist.”
Trump critics in both parties are ready and willing to highlight Trump's shortcomings — and his relationship with midterm candidates — as more voters begin to pay attention to politics this fall.
“This is, and always has been, Donald Trump’s Republican Party," Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said in an interview, condemning “MAGA Republicans” and their “extreme agenda" on abortion and other issues.
At the same time, the Republican Accountability Project and Protect Democracy launched a $3 million television and digital advertising campaign this week across seven swing states focused on Trump's role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. The ads, which will run in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, feature testimonials from Republican voters who condemn Trump's lies about nonexistent election fraud that fueled the Capitol attack.
One ad features congressional testimony from Cheney, the Wyoming Republican who has publicly declared that Trump should never hold public office again.
Still, Cheney faces her own primary election against a Trump-backed challenger next week in Wyoming. One of Trump's top political targets this year, she is expected to lose. Anticipating a loss, Cheney's allies suggest she may be better positioned to run for president in 2024, either as a Republican or independent.
Trump's allies are supremely confident about his ability to win the GOP's presidential nomination in 2024. In fact, aides who had initially pushed him to launch his campaign after the November midterms are now encouraging him to announce sooner to help freeze out would-be Republican challengers.
“It’s going to be very difficult for anyone to take the nomination away from him in 2024,” said Stephen Moore, a former Trump economic adviser who has spoken with Trump about his 2024 intentions. “He is running. That is a certainty."
Rep. Tom Rice, R-S.C., predicted that Trump would “lose in a landslide” if he sought the presidency again, adding that the former president's overall grasp on the party is “eroding on the edges.”
“In a normal election, you’ve got to win not just the base. You’ve got to win the middle, too, right, and maybe crossover on the other side,” said Rice, who lost his recent primary after voting in favor of Trump’s second impeachment.
Rice warned that Trump far-right candidates could lead to unnecessary losses for the party in November. “Donald Trump is pushing things so far to the right,” he said in an interview.
Meanwhile, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, eyeing a 2024 bid himself, warned against making bold political predictions two years before the Republican Party selects its next presidential nominee.
“We’re sitting here in August of 2022,” Christie said in an interview. “My sense is there’s a lot of water over the dam still to come before anybody can determine anybody's individual position in the primaries of '24 — except to say that if Donald Trump runs, he will certainly be a factor.”
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.
With QBs going 1-2-3 for third time ever in the common draft era and five going off the board in the first round for the fourth time, expectations were high for Trevor Lawrence and Co.
But whether it was from lack of opportunity, lack of support or normal rookie struggles, the six rookie quarterbacks who made multiple starts last season were mostly underwhelming with the exception of New England’s Mac Jones and Houston’s Davis Mills.
Now headed into year two with all six — Lawrence in Jacksonville, Zach Wilson on the Jets, San Francisco’s Trey Lance, Chicago’s Justin Fields, Jones and Mills — projected as starters, the class will have the opportunity to live up to the billing.
“That’s the goal: to make a significant jump in year two,” Jaguars first-year coach Doug Pederson said about Lawrence. “I think building off of last year, the fact that he played the entire season, we can build off that and really expect a sky’s-the-limit mentality with him.”
That’s also the goal in New York, Chicago, New England and Houston where their rookies also all started at least 10 games, marking the second time since the merger that five rookie QBs made double-digit starts in the same season.
But the group that did it in 2012 had much more early success than last year’s crew with Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson all leading their teams to the postseason as rookies.
Only Jones did that last year, leaving questions about the others on whether they will live up to their pre-draft billings.
“I’m not really worried about showing the league anything,” Fields said. “I’m just worried about winning games. I’m not trying to prove myself to anybody. I’m not trying to do this and that, take opinions into account. My job is to win games.”
Here’s a look at the six QBs who started multiple games last season as rookies as they head into year two:
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars:
Lawrence entered the NFL as the most heralded QB prospect since Luck in 2012 after being picked first. The results weren’t there as a rookie as he played on perhaps the NFL’s most dysfunctional franchise with Urban Meyer at coach and an overmatched roster.
Lawrence struggled at times in 2021, finishing with 12 TD passes and 17 interceptions while going 3-14 as a starter. He fumbled nine times, was plagued by drops (33) and hampered by sacks (32), steady pressure and a porous defense that had him playing from behind early and often.
“I had a lot of turnovers last year,” Lawrence said. “Finding that balance of being myself and making plays, but also being smart and putting our team in the best situation to win. I think that’s important.”
Zach Wilson, Jets:
Wilson had a rough go of it as a rookie as he struggled to make the adjustment from playing behind a stacked offensive line at BYU to an offense with many holes on the Jets.
Wilson ranked last among qualifying quarterbacks in passer rating (69.7) and completion rate (55.6%), but feels both will improve with increased comfort level.
“When you understand where to go with the ball and you have that confidence and understanding within the offense, you’re able to be accurate because you’re confident where you’re going with the ball,” Wilson said.
Trey Lance, 49ers:
Lance got by far the least time as a rookie among last year’s first-round picks, starting just two games when starter Jimmy Garoppolo was hurt. But the 49ers have no hesitation turning the offense to the unproven Lance, who brings a new element to San Francisco’s offense with his running ability and the arm to stretch the field.
Lance also has the most advantageous situation among the second-year QBs with a loaded roster that has almost all the key pieces back from a team that went to the NFC title game last season.
“Last year, I was definitely in a different spot mentally,” Lance said. “Just feeling a lot more confident this year, coming in, knowing what I’m doing, knowing the offense a lot better, knowing the guys a lot better. … I think it’ll be a great thing.”
Justin Fields, Bears:
Fields went from a loaded college team at Ohio State to an NFL team that was deficient on the offensive line, receiver and scheme in Chicago. The results reflected that as Fields completed only 58.9% of his passes with a 73.2 rating.
But he believes the struggles were a teaching tool and he can build on that this year under a new staff led by coach Matt Eberflus, who is using a more QB-friendly system.
“I don’t love failing, but you just have to be able to know how to bounce back, know how to get back in that mindset and get back rolling,” Fields said. “Drop it or whatever, learn from your mistakes, this and that and just keep on going each and every day.”
Mac Jones, Patriots:
The rookie with the most success last season was the one picked fifth among the first-rounders. It didn’t hurt that he stepped into the most stable situation with a solid roster and strong coaching staff led by Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
McDaniels is gone and Jones is ready to carry a much bigger load offensively then he did a year ago when he memorably earned one of his wins despite throwing only three passes on a windy night in Buffalo.
“He’s made tremendous strides,” Belichick said. “He did a great job last year but he’s starting it from a much much higher point this year than where he started last year. His offseason work has been significant.”
Davis Mills, Texans:
Mills was a pleasant surprise as a rookie after being taken in the third round. He took over the starting job in Week 3 and showed some promise in 11 starts on an overmatched Texans team. He had 11 TD passes and just three interceptions over his final six starts, including back-to-back December wins over the Jaguars and Chargers.
“I think I’ve developed a lot since the end of last season,” Mills said. “I think I felt the progression at the end of last year and then really taking it into the offseason, big momentum and stacking on it has allowed me to come out here and start playing really fast at the start of training camp.”
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AP Pro Football Writers Mark Long and Dennis Waszak Jr., and AP Sports Writers Kyle Hightower and Andy Seligman contributed to this report
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New insurance program brings advanced financial protection to enterprises running their business on AWS
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowbell Cyber, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced a new partnership with Swiss Re to bring expertly designed cyber insurance coverages to enterprises with up to $750 million in revenue who are building their digital footprint on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Cloud adoption continues on its rapid adoption trajectory, fueled by the new reality of remote and hybrid work. As enterprises digitize their operations, embracing a cloud-first approach has become the new norm for any business that desires a competitive advantage at speed. With worldwide spending on public cloud services forecasted to grow more than 20% and reach $494.7 billion, Cowbell and Swiss Re have combined their respective cyber risk expertise – insurance provision by Cowbell and risk monitoring technology developed by Swiss Re – to bring tailored coverages to organizations running in cloud environments.
"The world is digitizing fast and cyber insurance needs to keep up. The partnership between Cowbell and Swiss Re is focused on bringing peace of mind to enterprises who are actively establishing their footprint in the cloud," said Jack Kudale, founder and CEO at Cowbell. "Our partnership brings together a wealth of cyber risk expertise and enables us to make sure policyholders are well protected with accurate insurance coverages that are specifically tailored to cloud environments. "
The program grants customers access to Cowbell Factors which provide a relative rating of an organization's risk profile against the company's monitored risk pool of 25 million U.S. businesses which represents 78% of U.S. SMEs. The first-of-its-kind program also features Cyber Guardian, Swiss Re's cyber risk technology platform, which leverages security configuration data directly from the customer's AWS environment to allow risk monitoring and risk scoring used in underwriting. A credit towards a subscription to AWS Security Hub is included as part of this program.
"Cyber resilience is a topic of growing concern globally and an increasing share of the digital economy is now reliant on the cloud. That's why Swiss Re is committed to closing the protection gap and driving innovation in the insurance industry," said Pranav Pasricha, global head of P&C solutions at Swiss Re. "We are pleased to announce a new class of cyber insurance products and risk assessment platform for AWS customers. Our platform will offer active telemetry, continuous monitoring, and cloud security, giving our partners the ability to offer innovative insurance products to SMEs."
In addition to providing robust cyber insurance protection, the program offers continuous guidance to policyholders on how to deploy cybersecurity best practices in a cloud environment. It also grants customers tools to monitor exposure to cyber threats. Cowbell's in-house team of cyber claims experts handles all cyber incidents and a 24/7 incident response hotline is available to all policyholders.
Similar to other Cowbell insurance offerings, cyber insurance policies contained in this new program are distributed and available nationwide through Cowbell's robust network of 17,000 brokers across 3,000 agencies, the largest cyber insurance distribution network in the U.S.
Cowbell continues to grow its business with a 260% year-over-year growth in written premium, 272% in revenues and 438% in policyholders for the first-half of 2022.
Brokers interested in distributing this program from Cowbell and Swiss Re can learn more at: https://cowbell.insure/prime-cloud/
About Cowbell Cyber
Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to today and tomorrow's threats. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell's continuous underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes. Cowbell Insurance Agency is currently licensed in 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Cowbell Reinsurance Company is a licensed insurance captive in the State of Vermont. For more information, please visit www.cowbell.insure.
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- Dataminr's partner ecosystem currently includes Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation, Esri, TD SYNNEX, and more
- The program will further accelerate global product adoption of Dataminr, more seamlessly integrate Dataminr alerts into enterprise workflows and offer the flexibility for corporations to procure Dataminr's products through trusted channel and reseller partners
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dataminr, the world's leading real-time information discovery platform, today launched its global partner ecosystem, the Dataminr Partner Program. The program will dramatically expand Dataminr's customer reach across the corporate market, while also providing better enterprise workflow integration and the flexibility to procure Dataminr's products through trusted partners.
Dataminr's partner program makes it easier for corporations to operationalize Dataminr's AI Platform across their organization and more seamlessly integrate Dataminr alerts into their workflow. Additionally, this initiative will open up Dataminr's offerings to corporate enterprises in a growing set of commercial sectors and geographic regions through Channel Partners, and provide our signals to Platform Partners to power products for new corporate use cases including supply chain, logistics, fleet management, insurance and many more.
"The Dataminr Partner Program broadens our scale and reach through channel partners and reseller networks, delivers more value for our customers, and powers global sales through partners that can sell the Dataminr solution in their local region," said Aharon Weiner, SVP Global Partnerships, Dataminr. "The program will accelerate Dataminr's customer growth, optimize workflow integration, unlock new corporate use cases for our AI Platform, and also feature numerous benefits and incentives for partnerships with comprehensive partner resources."
Leading merchants and businesses including Google, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, TD SYNNEX, NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation—and long-time partner ESRI—are new participants in the partner ecosystem.
"We are proud to have the opportunity to be one of the first participants in the Dataminr Partner Program," said Cheryl Neal, Vice President of New Vendor Acquisition at TD SYNNEX. "Together with Dataminr, we will be able to enrich the breadth and depth of our offerings, ultimately maximizing the value of our customers' information and IT investments and unlocking growth for the future."
For new partners, comprehensive program benefits include:
- Flexible compensation models with competitive margins and margin protection
- Co-selling benefits such as joint business planning and joint account mapping
- Market development funds to drive demand and pipeline growth
- A library of resources that includes training and enablement, sales tools, marketing assets and more.
More information about the Dataminr Partner Program related resources can be found on Dataminr's Partner homepage. The program will continue to accept new partners and add resources to support a growing ecosystem that customers and partners can rely on.
Dataminr delivers the earliest warnings on high impact events and critical information far in advance of other sources. Recognized as one of the world's leading AI businesses, Dataminr enables faster response, more effective risk mitigation and stronger crisis management for public and private sector organizations spanning global corporations, first responders, NGOs, and newsrooms. Recently valued at $4.1B, Dataminr is one of New York's top private technology companies, with 900+ employees across eight global offices.
Since its founding in 2009, Dataminr has created the world's leading real-time information discovery platform, which detects digital patterns of emerging events and critical information from public data signals. Today, Dataminr's leading AI platform performs trillions of daily computations across billions of public data inputs from over 300,000 unique public data sources. The company has been recognized for its groundbreaking AI platform and rapid revenue growth by Forbes AI 50 and Deloitte Fast 500, and has been named to Forbes Cloud 100 for six consecutive years.
Alongside Dataminr's corporate product, Dataminr Pulse, the company provides public sector organizations with its First Alert product for first response, including the United Nations, which relies on First Alert in over 100 countries. Dataminr for News is used by more than 650 newsrooms and by over 30,000 journalists worldwide.
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BOSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TetraScience, the Scientific Data Cloud company, announced today that Bruker Arxspan, a leading provider of a cloud-based, enterprise informatics suite, has joined the Tetra Partner Network (TPN) so that customers can utilize Tetra Data to create new workflows easily and extract maximum value from their scientific data.
"We are delighted to partner with Arxspan, whose informatics Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) software centralizes and tracks data and experimental processes in one system," said Alan Millar, Ph.D., Vice President, TPN. "Through our partnership, we can accelerate customer outcomes using Tetra Data to create data liquidity in laboratory workflows and improve scientific insights in chemical and biological experiments."
Arxspan provides modules for ELN, Chemical and Biological Registration, Inventory, and Assay Data Management, with system-wide search and reporting functionality. In addition to increasing productivity, Arxspan is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and is designed to support secure data sharing between customers and their Contract Research Organizations (CROs). By utilizing Tetra Data, which is compliant, actionable, and engineered to include raw and primary scientific data, Arxspan customers can dramatically increase the scope and outcomes of their research and outsourced partnerships.
"Arxspan is known in the industry as an 'Instant ELN' because it can be deployed so quickly," said Peter Rosati, Vice President at Bruker BioSpin Arxspan Software Systems. "Our customers rely on us for secure, centralized data. We are pleased to partner with TetraScience to bring even more productivity, collaboration, and speed to their research."
"The Tetra Scientific Data Cloud™ is a one-of-a-kind, purpose-built industry data cloud optimized to accelerate and improve scientific outcomes. We're closely collaborating with the world's most innovative biopharma companies, scientific vendors, and leading technology companies to fundamentally transform customer outcomes," said Patrick Grady, TetraScience Chairman and CEO. "By joining the Tetra Partner Network, Arxspan helps the life sciences industry accelerate discoveries that can help improve lives."
TetraScience is the Scientific Data Cloud company with a mission to accelerate scientific discovery and improve and extend human life. The Tetra Scientific Data Cloud™ is the only open, cloud-native platform purpose-built for science that connects lab instruments, informatics software, and data apps across the biopharma value chain and delivers the foundation of harmonized, actionable scientific data necessary to transform raw data into accelerated and improved scientific outcomes. Through the Tetra Partner Network, market-leading vendors access the power of our cloud to help customers maximize the value of their data. For more information, please visit tetrascience.com.
Arxspan LLC was founded in 2011 to deliver cloud-based scientific informatics tools to customers around the globe. That same year, Arxspan's multi-tenant cloud Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) was released to customers in the academia and biotech market place. The ELN was launched with an enterprise-level feature set designed to support small biotech start-ups as well as global pharma. Arxspan released the integrated Registration module in 2013 in collaboration with multiple customers. In 2017, Arxspan released the Workflow module to enable close coordination of compound/biologic request and fulfillment between companies and their external collaborators.
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UK Grid Warns of Tight Power Market for Thursday Evening
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,(Bloomberg) -- The UK’s power-grid operator warned that the margin between supply and demand will be tight Thursday evening.
While National Grid ESO said it’s confident that power margins are sufficient, the measure was narrow enough to trigger the automatic alert for 6 p.m. to the market. Europe’s power market, which is linked to Britain, is under extreme stress this summer as French nuclear plants are mostly shut for maintenance, while heat waves and drought sap hydropower supplies.
Day-ahead power prices for Friday in the UK rose 17% to £336.20 a megawatt hour, more than six times the seasonal average over the past five years. Some intraday prices were even higher Thursday, with power on the Epex Spot exchange reaching as high as £461.90 a megawatt hour from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
The UK is in the midst of a heat wave that’s driving demand for cooling. At the same time, the high pressure system is helping to limit winds, leaving the country’s fleet of wind turbines producing little electricity.
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The leader in Insurance Claims Guidance appoints Kipp Teamey as Head of Client Strategy
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EvolutionIQ, the most rapidly adopted Claims Guidance platform for insurance carriers, today announced a new appointment to its leadership team, naming Kipp Teamey as Head of Client Strategy. The primary focus of Kipp's team is to forge a partnership with each client to ensure the platform's insights and action recommendations deliver maximum impact immediately at launch and ongoing as a client's claims blocks evolve.
Kipp joined EvolutionIQ after nine years as a deployment strategist at software standout Palantir Technologies, a platform for integrating, managing, and securing data as part of complex data analytics. Prior to that he was active duty in the U.S. Navy and is currently serving as a Captain in the Navy Reserve.
"Our job is to continually 'future-proof' clients with evolving insights about their data," says Kipp. "Whether it's a pilot launch, a fully-deployed production platform, or scaling our software modules to their other insurance lines, our team ensures that clients derive a massive multiple of impact from their EvolutionIQ investment. The ROI is immediate and measurable and can be seen every day via reduced cycle times, reduced reserve allocations, reduced adverse events, more efficient clinical and vocational referrals, and reduced examiner and adjuster attrition."
Typical client interactions include:
- A rapid feedback loop with a client's senior leadership team, managers and claim examiners and adjusters to ensure in-depth data analysis translates into action
- Advanced examiner and adjuster onboarding and regular follow-on training as a client's utilization of EIQ software grows
- Strategic guidance to enable positive transformations across the claim organization
- Product upgrades and enhancements
- Development of customized dashboard options for distinct client workflows and metrics
- Extensive 2-way communication with claims team leadership to document the software's ROI and to continually calibrate the claims recommendations generated so that they align with a carrier's evolving claims resolution goals.
"The key is partnering human beings with AI, so claims teams spend less time with documents and more time helping people," adds Kipp. "To accomplish all of this, we have to maintain full situational awareness of each client's unique business characteristics – and intimately understand how to achieve claim organization objectives through a critical synthesis of client data, our claims guidance platform, and claim expertise."
The appointment comes as EvolutionIQ celebrates record growth in its third year in business with 7 of the top 15 leading Disability Carriers and Third Party Administrators as clients. Typical deployments deliver a 7x to 10x return on investment in as little as one year. As Head of Customer Strategy, Kipp will be instrumental in the continued expansion of EvolutionIQ's SaaS (Software as a Service) platform across Disability, Property & Casualty, and Workers Compensation lines of business.
"We have the insurance industry's leading claims AI technical team as well as in-house insurance experts with more than 100 years of combined industry experience," said Tomas Vykruta, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, EvolutionIQ. "It's in our Client Strategy team where those two sides of the coin – advanced tech and insurance acumen – merge so that the team becomes equally expert at both. The Client Strategy team understands a client's claims as well as the carrier does – and it understands the technology as well as our machine learning experts do. The result is a snowball effect of better claims outcomes."
EvolutionIQ is the leading provider of claims guidance software. Using advanced, proprietary machine learning and natural language processing, the claims guidance platform actively monitors extremely complex bodily injury claims. The system combines real-time predictive accuracy, clear guidance and explainable AI, and EvolutionIQ's strategic deployment services to ensure adoption and business impact. As a result, EvolutionIQ claims organizations spend their efforts on claims they can impact – and their claimants get better, more tailored service. Insurers choose EvolutionIQ to increase their profitability and control over complex lines of business by integrating decision intelligence into every step of the claims handling process. For more information, visit www.evolutioniq.com and follow the company on LinkedIn.
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Protect your peanuts against crop-robbing diseases like Aspergillus crown rot
GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Growers can significantly improve their plant stand by using a peanut seed treatment that consistently provides thorough coverage, according to data gathered by Syngenta. A 2020 study in Georgia showed that stressed plants treated with Trebuset® Peanuts had nearly 3,250 more plants per acre than untreated peanuts, demonstrating the value of seed treatments in fighting off difficult disease like Aspergillus crown rot and post-emergence damping off.
With more than two-thirds of the United States peanuts grown in the Southeast, the pressure for growers in the region to produce healthy, high-yielding peanut crops is weighty. While diseases like Fusarium, Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Aspergillus can increase this pressure, Trebuset Peanuts fungicide seed treatment helps crops emerge strong, despite the pervasiveness of these primary diseases.
"Trebuset Peanuts is a broad-spectrum liquid fungicide premix powered by the novel molecule Adepidyn technology," says Steven Patton, Syngenta seedcare product lead. "It actually combines active ingredients from five high-performing fungicides ― Apron XL®, Dynasty®, Miravis®, Maxim® 4FS and Vibrance®. As a result, Trebuset Peanuts consistently protects developing roots, promotes strong early-season plant establishment and enhances yield potential."
Most growers agree that seed treatments like Trebuset Peanuts are more than an early-season decision. They're a season-long investment. Early-season suppression of peanut diseases is key to safeguarding roots, establishing strong seedling vigor, and optimizing early-season stands. Trebuset Peanuts protects developing roots by remaining in the root zone as the plant grows, giving it the strongest start and protection from infection as its journey from seed to fully formed plant begins.
"Trebuset Peanuts is delivered in a liquid formulation, and our particular formulation delivers value to the grower in two key ways," Patton says. "Active ingredients can be applied more accurately, and the seed treatment coating itself holds much tighter to the seed, fostering better disease control and better stands in the field. Another huge asset for growers is its Adepidyn technology, which provides rapid, effective absorption into the plant for longer-lasting suppression of early-season, economically damaging diseases, including Aspergillus crown rot. The net result of using Trebuset Peanuts is an increase in yield and profit potential."
With the 2022 season fresh in growers' minds, proactive planning and strategic decision-making for 2023 now can help set them up for success later. For more information about Trebuset Peanuts, visit www.SyngentaUS.com/Seed-Treatment/Trebuset-Peanuts. Join the conversation online ― connect with Syngenta at Syngenta-us.com/social.
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Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds are part of Syngenta Group, one of the world's leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world-class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources.
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Prestigious International Annual Awards Program Recognizes Standout Marketing, Advertising, and Sales Technology Around the World
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 33Across, a publisher technology platform designed for the open web, today announced that it has won the 'Best Display Advertising Platform' award in the fifth annual MarTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MarTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global marketing, sales, and advertising technology industry today.
33Across's identity solution, Lexicon, is an addressable technology designed to help publishers succeed without the use of cookies and simplifies the increasingly complex identity landscape; providing a comprehensive approach to unlock addressability and monetization on the programmatic open while honoring consumer privacy choices. Since its launch, Lexicon has helped publishers see 15x year over year growth in daily cookieless revenue. Additionally, the identity solution has been integrated with over 10 demand-side platforms and 33Across has increased its publisher base by 25% with partners like DailyMail, Shinez, and Factinate.
"On behalf of the entire 33Across team, we thank MarTech Breakthrough for recognizing the value that Lexicon brings to publishers. While Alphabet announced its extension of phasing out third-party cookies until 2024, we believe now is the time that publishers should explore new ways to monetize their content effectively on the open web. The future of programmatic without cookies remains a big challenge for publishers and Lexicon has proven to be a game-changing solution for programmatic," said Eric Wheeler, CEO of 33Across.
The mission of the MarTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work, and success in a range of marketing, sales, and advertising technology related categories, including marketing automation, market research and customer experience, AdTech, SalesTech, marketing analytics, content and social marketing, mobile marketing and many more. This year's program attracted more than 2,950 nominations from over 18 different countries throughout the world.
"Creating ad-supported content at programmatic scale allows publishers to earn revenue for quality content and consumer access to information, but to do this, the AdTech ecosystem needs a scaled infrastructure that will allow competition across all supply that respects consumer's privacy," said James Johnson, Managing Director at MarTech Breakthrough. "Lexicon represents a breakthrough solution to address this, letting the ecosystem function the way it was always intended to – without cookies or paid access to content. Congratulations to the entire 33Across team on winning 'Best Display Advertising Platform.'"
33Across makes the programmatic advertising ecosystem work without cookies, across supply-side platforms, demand-side platforms, publishers, data companies, agencies, and everything in between. Leading global advertisers, platforms, and publishers rely on 33Across to move past cookies and reach consumers in a simple, fair, and transparent manner.
For more information visit www.33across.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter.
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the MarTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in marketing, ad and sales technology companies, products and people. The MarTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough marketing technology companies and products in categories including marketing automation, AdTech, SalesTech, marketing analytics, CRM, content and social marketing, website, SEM, mobile marketing and more. For more information, visit MarTechBreakthrough.com.
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PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES, "SenesTech" or the "Company"), (www.senestech.com) the rodent fertility control experts and inventors of the only EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats, ContraPest, today released further information demonstrating ContraPest's dramatic efficacy in zoo deployments.
A world class zoo, one of the top ten largest in the United States, developed a significant rat problem in the free-flight aviary in 2019. The cause was determined to be a hole that had developed in the perimeter mesh allowing rats to access the habitat. Despite their best efforts, the rats flourished in the aviary and began to negatively impact the health and well-being of the birds; devouring any eggs they could find. They started using ContraPest in December 2021. Within four months, they saw a dramatic decrease in the rat population, no longer saw juveniles or obviously pregnant females on the camera traps, found less evidence of rodent activity in areas that had previously accumulated droppings, and most importantly, they started to see successful breeding of birds. This spring marked the first time in years they were able to recover eggs from nests and successfully hatch those of interest. As the waterfowl and ground laying birds begin their breeding cycle they expect to recover even more eggs previously lost to the rats.
ContraPest has been shown in multiple, independent deployments, to be effective when used alone or in conjunction with other integrated pest management (IPM) tools, with efficacy improvements of up to 90% over the use of traditional IPM methods. This makes ContraPest a logical choice for deployments where traditional methods are falling short and there is a heightened risk of non-target species exposure, such as in zoos and sanctuaries.
"Zoos and sanctuaries represent an immediately accessible, multimillion-dollar opportunity for us. Recognizing that, we have developed customized purchasing programs for zoos and sanctuaries, as well as targeted advertising and sales efforts. This has proven successful, as we have grown our penetration into that vertical over 300% in the past 12 months, with nearly 70 current customers and growing. Now that we can add the unique Elevate Bait System for roof rat infestations, we anticipate continued rapid and accelerating growth into this vertical," said Ken Siegel, SenesTech's Chief Executive Officer.
About SenesTech
We are "The Pest Control Difference" for the 21st century. We are rodent fertility control specialists fueled by our passion to create a healthy environment by virtually eliminating rodent pest populations. We keep an inescapable truth in mind. Two rats and their descendants can be responsible for the birth of up to 15,000 pups after a year. We invented ContraPest, the only U.S. EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats. ContraPest fits seamlessly into all integrated pest management programs, greatly improving the overall goal of effective rat management. We strive for clean cities, efficient businesses, and happy households – with a product that was designed to be effective and sustainable without killing rats. At SenesTech, we don't just eliminate rats. We make a better world.
For more information visit https://senestech.com/ and https://contrapeststore.com.
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LENA, Ill., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReVamp Companies ("ReVamp"), a portfolio company of Bertram Capital ("Bertram") and a national platform of residential concrete coating companies, announced today the acquisition of Flagler Concrete Coatings LLC ("Flagler"). Founder Sandra Salvas has built Flagler to be a leader in the Flagler County, Florida market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"We are excited to continue building the Flagler brand in Daytona and congratulate Sandra on building a great business known for quality work." said Jeff Gear, founder of TSR and CEO of ReVamp. "ReVamp is committed to continuing to build a premier national residential services platform and this is another step in that endeavor."
"ReVamp continues to systematically expand its geographic footprint for residential concrete coatings," added Tom Beerle, Partner at Bertram Capital. "We are thrilled to add Flagler to our growing network and excited for Jeff and his team to continue building the ReVamp platform nationwide."
The investment in Flagler represents the fourth add-on acquisition completed by ReVamp since the investment by Bertram in February 2022. ReVamp is actively seeking partnerships with notable companies in the garage, flooring, and broader residential services category.
ReVamp Companies is a leading national residential concrete coatings platform, with a growing suite of flooring and adjacent residential services. Based in Lena, IL and operating across multiple states, ReVamp provides quality concrete coating solutions for garages, basements, patios, pools, driveways, and other indoor and outdoor areas. ReVamp is committed to advancing its employees' careers, providing best-in-class professional training and opportunities for promotion, development, and relocation across the organization. For more information, please visit the ReVamp website.
Flagler is a leading installer of concrete coatings in the Flagler County, Florida area. For more information, please visit the Company's website.
Bertram Capital is a private equity firm targeting investments in lower middle market companies. Since its inception in 2006, the firm has raised over $2.2B of capital commitments. In addition to supplying strategic growth capital, Bertram Capital leverages proprietary processes and services, Bertram High-5sm and Bertram Labs, to empower its portfolio companies to unlock their full business potential. The Bertram High-5sm is an operationally focused value creation strategy, which includes management augmentation, operational initiative implementation, complementary business acquisition, sales, and marketing improvements, while leveraging technology and IP. The cornerstone of this strategy is Bertram Labs, its in-house technology team, which seeks to drive growth and value through digital marketing, e-commerce, big data and analytics, application development, and internal and external platform optimization. Visit www.bcap.com for more information.
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The Bulgarian Entrepreneur Tzvetan Vassilev is No Longer Wanted by Interpol
The defendant Tzvetan Vassilev is no longer wanted by Interpol, the information was confirmed for BTA by Vassilev's lawyer Konstantin Simeonov.
The International Criminal Police Organization has decided to delete all data in its system related to Vassilev, as the case no longer meets Interpol's requirements.
As of August 5, Tzvetan Vassilev is no longer wanted with a red notice. The decision was made after Vassilev asked the organization to review his case.
In July 2014, the businessman Tzvetan Vassilev was brought in as a defendant for embezzlement on a particularly large scale in connection with the bankruptcy of the Corporate Commercial Bank (KTB).
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After months of budget-busting gasoline prices, the national average price of regular gas has dipped below $4.
Gas prices dropped to $3.99 on Thursday, down sharply since hitting a record high of around $5 gallon in mid-June, according to the American Automobile Association. It's the first time prices have been below $4 since March.
Gas prices have dropped as demand for oil worldwide has slowed amid rising worries about the global economy. Brent – the global benchmark for oil prices – has fallen below $100 a barrel, down from over $120 in June.
Analysts expect prices will continue to fall in the short term, but things get a lot more complicated further out.
These are four factors that will help determine what happens next.
Oil demand is obviously key
A lot will depend on demand for oil prices.
Gas prices surged after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and that has led drivers to adjust, skipping a trip to the ice cream store, for example, or cutting back on trips.
Whether Americans start filling up their tanks again will be a key factor in determining the outlook for gas prices.
And the behavior of drivers will likely be mainly determined by the state of the economy. Although gas prices have dropped, pushing down inflation, the prices of other things like food and electricity have continue to surge, putting a strain on household budgets.
There are also growing worries about the economy, not only in the U.S. but elsewhere as well, which could help determine how much demand there is for oil globally.
Then there are oil supplies
Supply is another obvious side of the equation.
An increase in global oil output has contributed to the falling gas prices.
The U.S. released a lot of oil from its emergency reserves, and domestic oil producers have been capitalizing on higher oil prices by increasing production. Refineries, which turn crude oil into usable products like gasoline, are also ramping up their output.
"Refinery operations have been very strong this year, so there's obviously been a motivation for refiners to run at a really high rate because of high prices and high margins," says Denton Cinquegrana, chief analyst with Oil Price Information Service.
But overall refining capacity in the country still remains constrained, which may continue to limit supply of gas.
And oil producers in the U.S. and worldwide are also wary of overproducing given the worries about the economy.
The oil cartel OPEC+ has mostly rebuffed calls from President Biden and other countries to ramp up production, citing in part worries about the global demand.
Russia's war in Ukraine is also key
What happens with Russia will also be important in determining what happens with oil prices, and hence gas prices.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine last winter roiled energy markets. Now, as the war grinds on and Western allies impose more sanctions on Russia, it is not clear how Russia will react.
Russia has already cut the amount of natural gas it sends to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to 20% of full capacity.
What is also uncertain is whether certain countries that have long relied on Russia for gas and oil supplies will scale back their dependence as it gets colder.
It could also come down to weather
One major storm has the power to affect fuel markets.
A lot of crude oil enters the U.S. from the Gulf Coast, where it's refined and then distributed. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, over half of all U.S. refinery capacity is based in the Gulf Coast and a significant portion of domestic crude is also produced in the hurricane-prone region.
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey swept across Louisiana and Texas knocking out 20% of U.S. refining capacity.
"As we progress through August, we do start to see more tropical activity in the latter half of the month and into September, so there's certainly a risk of disruption moving forward," says Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.
So at a time when supplies are already so limited, losing a refinery even temporarily could drive prices back up.
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PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease affecting the central nervous system. It is characterized by demyelination, inflammation, degenerative changes such as progressive brain and spinal cord atrophy and neuroaxonal loss. According to the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, the number of people with multiple sclerosis across the globe increased from 2.3 million in 2013 to 2.8 million in 2020. The increasing prevalence of this disease has increased the demand for effective diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis globally. Hence, the government is actively supporting the treatment of multiple sclerosis. A report from Fortune Business Insights said that: "The global multiple sclerosis drugs market size was valued at USD 23.68 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow from USD 25.43 billion in 2022 to USD 33.17 billion by 2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period. The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with multiple sclerosis drugs experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre pandemic levels. Based on our analysis, the market exhibited a slow growth of 1.2% in 2020 as compared to 2019. The multiple sclerosis drugs market growth is attributed to the increasing focus on R&D to develop innovative drugs by major market players. For instance, in December 2020, Adamas Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced results from the phase 3 clinical study on ADS-5102, an investigational amantadine agent for treating MS patients. Furthermore, new product launches, increasing government initiatives to improve the accessibility of care & treatment, and the rising prevalence of multiple sclerosis are expected to contribute to the expansion of the market." Active Biotechs in the markets today include: Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ: KTTA), BioNTech SE (NASDAQ: BNTX), Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMLX}, SIGA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGA), Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA).
Fortune Business Insights added: "The increased market penetration, rapid adoption of immunosuppressive drugs, and advancements in the production of monoclonal antibody drugs have resulted in the increased use of monoclonal antibodies. This is poised to drive the global multiple sclerosis drugs market growth during the forecast period. The market is witnessing substantial clinical research and R&D investment attraction. Most of the pharmaceutical companies have increased their focus on developing novel therapies for the treatment of MS. Increased research on various novel candidates has resulted in strengthening the pipeline portfolio of leading and small-scale pharmaceutical companies. The expected launch of these pipeline candidates is likely to drive the multiple sclerosis treatment market growth in the coming years."
Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ: KTTA) Breaking News: Pasithea Therapeutics Announces Results of Preclinical Study Demonstrating Tolerizing Vaccine Efficacy in Relapsing-Remitting Model of Multiple Sclerosis - Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. ("Pasithea" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, research and development of new and effective treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders, today announced positive results from a preliminary preclinical proof of concept study of PAS002, its tolerizing vaccine program in multiple sclerosis ("MS").
Earlier this year, a study in Nature, the world's leading science journal, showed that a molecule called GlialCAM found in the brain's white matter is attacked in MS. GlialCAM shares a component of its protein structure that mimics an identical component of the Epstein Barr Virus ("EBV") Nuclear Antigen-1, which plays a critical role in triggering MS.
In this proof of concept study, relapsing paralysis was established in a mouse model of relapsing-remitting experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis ("EAE"), the standard animal model of MS. In three groups, a proprietary DNA cassette was engineered to encode GlialCAM and injected to potentially block acute disease and its relapse. These DNA molecules were designed to protect against paralytic disease by tolerizing the immune system so it would not attack myelin in the brain and spinal cord. The engineered DNA molecule creates tolerance, working like an 'inverse vaccine', and was administered intra-muscularly at days 0, 3, 7, 10, and 14. The study had a standard duration of 32 days.
The data showed that the engineered DNA plasmids provide a high level of efficacy in reducing disease severity and incidence of relapse when administered prophylactically in the EAE model, a widely used relapsing-remitting model of MS.
Key findings from the study include:
- treatment with a DNA tolerizing 'inverse vaccine' delayed the onset of paralysis when compared to vehicle (p<0.001);
- a statistically significant reduction in disease severity, when compared to vehicle (p=0.002);
- a statistically significant reduction in relapse severity, when compared to vehicle (p<0.001);
- treatment with a DNA vaccine prevented disease in approximately 50% of the mice, when compared to vehicle (p=0.004);
The study was conducted at Hooke Laboratories, an independent full-service Contract Research Organization with deep experience in EAE animal model of MS.
"The results of this study show that this technology has the potential to tolerize to GlialCAM, a myelin molecule that has molecular similarity to the Epstein Barr Virus that triggers MS." stated Pasithea's Chairman, National Academy of Sciences Professor Lawrence Steinman, a world recognized leading authority in MS. Prof. Steinman's research led to the development of the drug Tysabri, which is approved to treat patients with MS and Crohn's disease. "Remarkably the piece of GlialCAM protein shared between EBV and white matter in the brain, is also found in the pox viruses, including monkeypox. Monkeypox is rarely associated with brain inflammation, and this new technology may prove useful for brain inflammation caused in certain viral infections." CONTINUED… Read the Pasithea Therapeutics full press release by going to: https://ir.pasithea.com/
In other biotech news in the markets this week:
BioNTech SE (NASDAQ: BNTX) recently reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and provided an update on its corporate progress. "In the first half of 2022, we achieved important milestones as we have further strengthened our COVID-19 vaccine leadership and have expanded our broad pipeline and accelerated its maturation. Our COVID-19 product pipeline includes variant-adapted and next-generation vaccine candidates, aimed at prolonged and broad protection," said Prof. Ugur Sahin, M.D., CEO and Co-Founder of BioNTech. "In oncology, we have presented encouraging data updates for our individualized mRNA cancer vaccine candidate BNT122 in pancreatic cancer and our novel CAR-T cell therapy candidate BNT211 in solid tumors, leading to our first PRIME designation by EMA. We drive toward the preparation of registrational trials as well as the delivery of our first BioNTainers to Africa, aiming to provide access to novel medicines."
"With our strong performance year to date, we believe to be well on track to achieve our previous financial guidance for the ongoing financial year," said Jens Holstein, CFO of BioNTech. "With our initiatives around variant-adapted COVID-19 vaccine candidates, we expect an uptake in demand in our key markets in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory approval. We will continue to invest heavily in research and development in 2022 and beyond and remain focused on furthering our oncology pipeline as well as driving our leadership in COVID-19 vaccine development. We are driving toward potential launches of multiple innovative products to address diseases with high unmet medical need in the coming three to five years."
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMLX) recently announced that ALBRIOZA™ (sodium phenylbutyrate and ursodoxicoltaurine) is now commercially available in Canada for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALBRIOZA (also known as AMX0035) is an oral fixed-dose combination therapy that may reduce neuronal cell death as a stand-alone therapy or when added to existing treatments. In a clinical trial, ALBRIOZA significantly slowed disease progression and loss of functional decline in people living with ALS.
"We have remained steadfast in our commitment to ensure ALBRIOZA would be available in Canada as quickly as possible following Health Canada's decision to approve ALBRIOZA, with conditions, in June," said Margaret Olinger, Chief Commercial Officer at Amylyx. "We are pleased that starting this week, we are ready to fill prescriptions for ALBRIOZA."
SIGA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGA), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company, recently announced the exercise of procurement options under its 75A50118C00019 (19C) contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the delivery to the U.S. government of intravenous (IV) formulation of TPOXX treatment courses valued at approximately $26 million . These option exercises represent the first procurement option exercises for IV TPOXX under the 19C contract. Product deliveries of IV TPOXX in connection with these contract options are targeted for 2023. IV TPOXX is an important option for those who are unable to swallow.
"These option exercises for the procurement of IV formulation of TPOXX as well as the funding of a post-marketing field study for IV TPOXX highlight the growing importance of a broad-based response to the substantial risks posed by the orthopox family of viruses, including smallpox and monkeypox," said Phil Gomez, CEO of SIGA. "The exercised options are among many procurement options under the 19C contract that remain to be exercised and, as such, we will continue to coordinate with the U.S. government toward future procurements of oral TPOXX and IV TPOXX."
Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, recently reported financial results and provided business updates for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.
"Today's earnings represent a strong second quarter performance, with $10.8 billion in revenue for the first half of the year. We continue to have advance purchase agreements for expected delivery in 2022 of around $21 billion of sales. Given our strong financial position and commercial momentum, we are announcing today that the Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program for $3 billion," said Stéphane Bancel, Chief Executive Officer of Moderna. "Despite the slowing economy and challenges in the biotech industry, Moderna is in a unique position: a platform to drive scale and speed in research of new medicines, a strong balance sheet with $18 billion of cash and an agile, mission-driven team of over 3,400 people and growing. We will continue to invest and grow as we have never been as optimistic about Moderna's future. Right now, we have four infectious disease vaccines in Phase 3 trials, and later this year, we expect important data from proof-of-concept studies in rare diseases and immuno-oncology. Our teams are actively working to prepare these new product launches to help patients and drive growth. This is an exciting time for Moderna as we continue to see significant scientific and business momentum."
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The smaller the geographical region in which mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is pursued, the higher the likelihood that monopolistic tendencies will result.
TORONTO and PHILADELPHIA , Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JMIR Publications published a study titled "Competition and Integration of US Health Systems in the Post-COVID-19 New Normal: Cross-sectional Survey" in JMIR Formative Research, which reported that the smaller the geographical region in which mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is pursued, the higher the likelihood that monopolistic tendencies will result.
The authors focused on three types of competition perceptions:
- External environment uncertainty-related competition,
- Technology disruption-driven competition, and
- Customer service-driven competition
They also studied two integration plans:
- Vertical integration, and
- Horizontal integration
Dr. Jiban Khuntia, PhD, from the University of Colorado Denver said, "The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 transformed several aspects of the health care industry."
In general, some of the financial and operational challenges have led to integrations among health systems to survive in the post-pandemic "new normal," with several health systems planning M&A activity involving billions of dollars.
For instance, recent announcements of UnitedHealth's US $13 billion acquisition of Change Healthcare, Centene's US $2.2 billion purchase of Magellan Health, Anthem's deal for MMM Holdings in Puerto Rico, and Cigna's acquisition of the urgent care telehealth provider MDLIVE have exemplified both horizontal and vertical integration progressions in the US healthcare industry in 2021.
In this study specifically, the authors first objective sought to examine how health system characteristics lead to competition perceptions among health systems, as reported by CEOs in 2021. The second objective of this study was to examine how these competition perceptions influence vertical and horizontal integrations of US health systems in the post-COVID-19 new normal.
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They ultimately found that systems have a high level of the four types of competition perception, with the greatest concerns being technology disruption-driven competition rather than environment uncertainty-related competition and customer service-driven competition.
Dr. Khuntia and the research team concluded in their JMIR Publications Research Output that this study unravels competition-integration dynamics and relates external environment uncertainty, technological competition, and customer services-driven competition to vertical and horizontal integration plans.
Almost all health systems have some plans for integrations; however, the study found that environmental uncertainty drives integration more than other competitive factors. In addition, health systems with heavy competition dynamics will opt for mergers to alleviate survival challenges.
Although interventions in the US health care sector are achieved through laws and regulations, proactively managing competition is an essential aspect of shaping policy interventions, and this requires broader discussion and action.
This study is one part of HARC's efforts to identify the current trends for health systems. Every year, the research team at HARC surveys hundreds of CEOs of health systems across the United States to learn health systems' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to investigate challenges, opportunities, strategies, and concerns faced by health systems, and to gain insights and implications for the healthcare industry.
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BEIJING, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, CMGE, a leading global IP-oriented game-based ecological company, announced that it has completed the investment in Continents Sport, and now CMGE holds 51% of the shares of Continents Sport and officially becoming its controlling shareholder. The flagship development project of Continents Sport is Code: Basketball 3V3, a cross-platform (pc, console and mobile phone) sport game jointly developed by Zhao Yongshuo (Korean), the "Father of Street Basketball" and Liu Jingbin (Chinese), the R&D head of Chinese version of Freestyle, A popular basketball game on PC.It is expected that the game will be tested by the end of 2022 and officially launched in mid-2023. In the meantime, CMGE will build a "street basketball game ecology" featuring Chinese style.
Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee, with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, has attached great importance to sports. In order to further the Healthy China Strategy and the national fitness strategy, China has accelerated its journey towards a leading sporting nation, and built public service systems for national fitness with higher level to give full play to national fitness in improving people's health, promoting human development, driving economic and social development and presenting the soft power in culture. For that purpose, the State Council has launched the National Fitness Program (2021-2025), with the aim to build better public service systems for national fitness, provide more convenient public fitness and increase the size of the national sport industry to CNY 5 trillion. In addition, as 3×3 basketball, a mode of street basketball, has been officially included as an official Olympic sport since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, it is recognized as the world's most popular team sport in cities worldwide as an emerging sport style.
The popularity of 3×3 basketball among people has set a solid foundation for its development in China. Since China claimed men's and women's gold medals of 3×3 basketball at the 18th Asian Games Jakarta Palembang 2018, women's gold medal of 3×3 basketball at FIBA Basketball World Cup China 2019, and women's bronze medal of 3×3 basketball at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the development of 3×3 basketball in China is booming and now embracing a historical moment: the Super 3 league, that is aligned with the CBA 3X3 League, was officially launched on December 11, 2021. Yao Ming, the Chairman of Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), said that the launch of Super 3 is conducive to promoting the popularization and improvement of 3×3 basketball in China and will be a pilot for the event management system reform of the CBA. As a local event IP, Super 3 will also cooperate with the FIBA and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative to make the event a platform facilitating international sport cultural exchange.
In addition, the total market size of e-sports in China in 2020 was over CNY 145 billion as a result of the rapid development of mobile e-sports game and e-sport ecological market. It is estimated that, by 2021, the market size of e-sports would exceed CNY 180 billion. The inclusion of e-sports as an official sport in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s landmark move of announcing first-ever Olympic Virtual Series, amazing development of e-sports policies in multiple cities and launch of new e-sports games all are drivers to the continuous development of e-sports. In the future, e-sports will incorporate more sports and technological elements and further integrate with urban cultural development. What's more, e-sports is becoming more and more popular as it is now serving as an important role in people's daily life. As MOBA and tactical competition/shooting game events lead the development of e-sports, other types of e-sport games are also embracing their wonderful future. Among those games, sports games have raised widespread concern since 2020. Taking FIFA events as an example, in China, in addition to FIFA Online 3 Star League (FSL) and Chinese E-sports Football League (CEFL), Chinese Football Association (CFA) also established the national team for e-sports as international FIFA-based events have been launched. Both the member recruitment and establishment of China national e-sports football team and Shanghai e-sports training team indicate that national and local e-sports teams will be a common trend in the future. At the same time, events regarding console and VR games will diversify the ecology of e-sports games.
In the context of the construction of a leading sporting nation, the professionalization of 3×3 basketball and the rapid development of e-sports market, CMGE has made a brilliant decision to set foot in the sports game market. Focusing on 3×3 basketball (street basketball), CMGE determines to independently develop its cross-platform game Code: Basketball 3V3 and build a "street basketball-based e-sport ecology" featuring Chinese style.
The developer of the game Zhao Yongshuo, the "Father of Street Basketball", has over 21 years of experience in game development and profound influence over PC games and mobile games. He led the development of the PC game Freestyle. The game was launched in 2005, and has been operating for 16 years so far, boasting over 200 million players and a total revenue of over CNY 3.5 billion. In the e-sports industry, Freestyle has been included in the World Cyber Games (WCG) as a game, and given birth to three major events of Freestyle Professional League (FSPL), Super Freestyle Association (SFSA) and Freestyle International Association (FSIMA), making itself a popular on-line basketball game with over 125 million players. The development of Code: Basketball 3V3 is undertaken by the original developers of PC game Freestyle, Liu Jingbin and Zhao Yongshuo, whose partnership has lasted for years. This perfectly ensures the game quality and experience.
Similar to Freestyle, Code: Basketball 3V3, according to its developer, features street basketball bullfighting and gameplay of 2V2, 3V3, Olympic mode and others. The game uses Unity 3D engine for the special high definition rendering pipeline (HDRP) and elements of AAA games. While presenting realistic images and remaining street cultural elements, the game also combines elements of Chinese style in terms of audio-visual senses and world outlook. Street basketball gaming experience aside, Code: Basketball 3V3 also boasts DIY settings. Player skins, balls and courts can be personalized, including the colors and patterns of balls and styles of the court floor, walls and billboards of and around the court. Besides, the game also allows content creation. Players can upload design works and download them at the Design Workshop to develop personal styles.
Xiao Jian, the Chairman and CEO of CMGE said that, "We really appreciate the partnership with the two outstanding designers Zhao Yongshuo, the 'Father of Street Basketball' and Liu Jingbin. As a leading global IP-oriented game-based ecological company, CMGE actively responds to the 'National Fitness Program (2021-2025)' and will combine its strength and Continents Sport's rich experience in R&D and operation to develop Code: Basketball 3V3, a cross-platform Chinese-style street basketball game featuring Chinese style and related e-sports game events for basketball fans. With our efforts in the game and related events, we are looking forward to deepening our development in the global sports game market."
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NANNING, China, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Jingxi Cross-border E-commerce Experience Center & Jingxi E-commerce Public Service Center in Baise, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region was inaugurated. This new model of cross-border e-commerce will help reduce the operation and management costs of cross-border trade enterprises, improve the facilitation level of cross-border trade, and also help Jingxi characteristic agricultural products "go global, expand its markets, and sold globally".
Deng Peibin, chairman of Guangxi Jingxi Ruitai Food Co., Ltd., said that the company mainly sold Jingxi's big-fruit hawthorn and other characteristic agricultural products through offline channels in the past. Now, through Jingxi Cross-border E-commerce platform, more products can be sold to the whole world. According to the data of Jingxi E-commerce Office, in the first half of 2022, the e-commerce transactions in Jingxi continued to improve, with the network sales of rural products of RMB 9,440,000.
According to the Publicity Department of Jingxi City, Jingxi is located near the China-Vietnam border. Longbang Port is one of China's national first-class ports. After becoming an international port in 2021, people, goods and vehicles from all over the world can enter or leave the country through Longbang Port. Jingxi Cross-border E-commerce Experience Center will rely on Longbang Port to carry out the construction of public service platforms for cross-border e-commerce and digital border trade, improve the customs clearance efficiency of the port, improve the cross-border shopping experience, optimize the business environment, and boost the economic development of the port.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In January 2022, a team of University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) surgeon-scientists successfully implanted a genetically modified pig heart into a 57-year-old patient with end-stage heart failure, making history and drawing worldwide attention. The patient survived for two months following the first-of-its-kind surgery, which was performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The results of this groundbreaking xenotransplant surgery will be discussed in detail during the Monday Plenary Session Cardiac Xenotransplantation: Where we are and where we are going at the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) on Monday, October 3, 2022.
The session features these outstanding physicians and scientists:
- Muhammad M. Mohiuddin, MD, Professor of Surgery and Scientific/Program Director, Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program at UMSOM
- Bartley P. Griffith, MD, Thomas E. and Alice Marie Hales Distinguished Professor in Transplant Surgery and Clinical Director, Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program at UMSOM
- Susan Joseph, MD, Cardiologist, Associate Professor of Medicine at UMSOM and Section Chief, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at UMMC
- Savitri Fedson, MD, MA, Associate Professor, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine
The session will explore the scientific advances that laid the groundwork for this innovative surgery to occur, clinical translation of xenotransplant, detailed case review of the first successful human heart xenotransplant, and broad discussions of the future for xenotransplantation including clinical potential, challenges, ethical considerations, and other concepts clinicians and researchers need to know for future heart failure care.
"We are absolutely thrilled to have the team behind one of the most innovative, and groundbreaking cardiovascular achievements be able to share this with us at ASM," said David Lanfear, MD, MS, ASM Program Chair and Head of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation at Henry Ford Hospital. "Their incredible work is paving the way to a future of adequate access to heart transplantation for all patients. I foresee this being one of our most popular and highly anticipated sessions at ASM."
Drs. Fedson, Griffith, Joseph, and Mohiuddin will be joined by HFSA ASM Program Co-Chairs, Drs. Daniel Garry, MD, PhD, and Cheryl Westlake, PhD, RN, who will moderate the panel discussion within the session.
The HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting will take place September 30-October 3, 2022, at the Gaylord National Harbor, just outside of Washington, DC. This year's meeting will include three plenary sessions, held in the mornings to kick-off each day of programming. Registration for the meeting is open and an advance program is available to download. Learn more about the meeting and register at hfsa.org/asm2022.
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New Orleans residents will receive a $10 credit to invest in commercial real estate using the new investing app
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhove, the Coinbase of real estate, announced today that it has partnered with Forward Together New Orleans, The Mayor's Fund (FTNO) and The Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance (GNOHA) to promote economic inclusion through real estate investing in local developments. FTNO will provide a grant to fund credits that 2,000 local residents can use to invest in commercial real estate using the Rhove app. Residents can redeem now at Rhove.com/nola.
Rhove's mission is to expand access and opportunity for everyone to invest in and own the places they live, work, and play. In May, Rhove received qualification from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is launching its revolutionary platform that enables anyone to invest in real estate for as little as $1 per share.
"Historically, commercial real estate investing has only been accessible to wealthy individuals and institutions," said Calvin Cooper, Founder and CEO of Rhove. "As we grapple with rising inflation and our growing housing crisis, we realize that it is now more important than ever to provide access to investment opportunities that help people save money and build wealth. When cranes go up in our cities, everyone should be able to view that as an opportunity to benefit financially. It's time for a more inclusive development model—one where no one is excluded from the value of investing in their community."
The FTNO grant is an expansion of the FTNO Universal Basic Investment Credit (UBIC) program. The objective of the UBIC is to implement strategies that expand intergenerational wealth creation and alleviate disparities that have contributed to wealth gaps.
"The people of New Orleans want and deserve more dynamic opportunities to participate in ownership of local real estate developments in their neighborhoods and should not be limited to the role of passive observer." said Shaun Randolph, Executive Director of Forward Together New Orleans. "The Mayor's Fund is in the business of piloting innovative and novel concepts like this partnership with Rhove as part of our 2022 inclusive economic development effort and we are excited to help New Orleans become the first City in the country to roll out such a comprehensive community ownership initiative. "
To expand access and opportunity for New Orleanians, Rhove and FTNO partnered with GNOHA to select 1,000 recipients for the grant, including seniors, veterans, low-wage workers, low-income families, and those with disabilities. These recipients were invited to invest in commercial real estate with Rhove and received technology assistance from GNOHA.
"This is more than a financial incentive for New Orleanians—it's a multifaceted investment opportunity," said Andreanecia Morris, Executive Director of HousingNOLA. "By breaking down the social and economic barriers that prevented residents from investing in these kinds of opportunities in the past, we are opening new doors for our community. We are excited to continue working to discover how we can create additional opportunities for New Orleanians to invest back into their communities."
The 2,000 New Orleans residents who sign up at Rhove.com/nola will automatically receive a $5 credit to invest in commercial real estate when they create their account and an additional $5 to invest from Rhove. $5 of the total $10 investment credit can immediately be used on any property listed in the Rhove app. The remaining $5 can be used to invest in local developments once Rhove lists a property located in New Orleans. Credits will not be redeemable for cash and residents must invest a minimum of $1.
"We're actively in conversation with property owners in New Orleans so we can create an opportunity for residents to invest in their community," said Cooper. "To us, this is more than a financial imperative—it's about citizenship and social responsibility. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to invest directly in their communities, and we're excited to pave the way for a new democratized era of real estate investment and development. This is just the beginning."
For more information and a list of properties on Rhove, download the Rhove iOS app via Apple App store or visit www.rhove.com.
Built by Tokr Labs, Rhove is real estate investing for everyone. Founded with the goal of democratizing real estate investing, Rhove is empowering everyday people to invest in and own the places in which they live, work, and play for as little as $1 per share. Together, with investors and property owners, Rhove is building community and creating a new era of open finance for real estate investing. For more information, download the Rhove iOS app or visit www.rhove.com.
Forward Together New Orleans (FTNO) is a 501(c)(3) organization that launched in 2018 to make New Orleans a fairer, more inclusive city for all. The objective of FTNO is to collaborate with each mayoral administration and move New Orleans forward for generations to come.For more information, visit www.ftno.org.
The Greater New Orleans Housing Alliance (GNOHA) is a collaborative of non-profit housing builders and community development corporations working to rebuild the housing stock available in the city of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city's infrastructure. Since its creation in 2007, GNOHA has sought to create change in the Greater New Orleans community through public policy advocacy and public education. The collaborative advocates for the preservation and production of affordable housing for people within the Greater New Orleans metropolitan region and places a special emphasis on the needs of the most vulnerable in society - seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, low-wage workers and low-income families. For more information, visit www.gnoha.org.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Linqto, the Main Street investment platform for private technology market securities, announced today it has completed its acquisition of Trustline, a technology platform that delivers decentralized financial services in payments, trading, and lending. Built on XRP Ledger, Trustline uses this cutting-edge technology to provide more efficient and cost-effective financial services.
According to Linqto Founder and CEO, Bill Sarris, "We acquired Trustline for its advanced blockchain technology and IP including $200,000 worth of XRP grants issued from the XRPL Grants Program. Trustline will help us build on our vision to provide access, affordability and liquidity to accredited investors. But the most valuable asset we acquired is the new association with Matt Rosendin, a progressive thinker and leader in the global blockchain community."
With the acquisition of Trustline, Linqto intends to accelerate its development of the first and only decentralized exchange for private market securities in the world. Using Trustline's proprietary technology, Linqto's exchange will be auditable, publicly transparent, and 100% on blockchain.
"Trustline is thrilled to join the innovative and groundbreaking work that Linqto is doing in making private investing simple for individual investors who have been shut out of traditional private equity asset class," said Matt Rosendin, CEO of Trustline and now VP of Ledger at Linqto. "Our two companies are perfectly aligned to democratize private markets investing for qualified investors."
About Linqto:
Linqto is a leader in liquidity in the private sector, providing accredited investors access to affordable investment opportunities in the world's top unicorns. Private investing made simple. Learn more at https://www.linqto.com/.
About Trustline:
Trustline is a full stack financial services platform build on the XRP Ledger designed to deliver efficient and cost effective payments, trading, and lending services to accredited investors.
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Dedicated team brings together origination, underwriting, portfolio management, borrower relationship management, and syndication to provide financing for middle-market sponsor transactions
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) announced today the formation of a Direct Lending group that will focus on providing loans to the bank's private equity sponsor clients to support their portfolio company LBO and recapitalization transactions.
The team will be led by Matt Maley, who joined MUFG in 2018 to run sponsor coverage. In his new role as Head of Direct Lending, Maley will report to Jon Lindenberg, Head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking (GCIB) in the Americas.
"We started a direct lending initiative in 2019 when our sponsor clients approached us to finance their middle market LBOs outside of the broadly syndicated institutional market," said Maley. "Having completed more than 50 direct loan transactions to date, this offering has become an important tool in our toolbox, helping us grow our U.S. sponsor business to $300 million in revenue."
"Setting up a dedicated group to target the direct lending market with an end-to-end solution will enable us to meet the needs of our clients and take advantage of MUFG's $3 trillion balance sheet, one of the largest in the world," Lindenberg said.
MUFG approaches the direct lending market as a solutions provider to private equity sponsor clients and their portfolio companies, tapping into the broad MUFG platform and set of capabilities. Recent examples include:
- MUFG provided a 100% underwritten direct loan commitment to support Brightstar's acquisition of WindsorOne, the industry leader in wood trim boards.
- MUFG provided a direct loan to Authority Brands, an Apax portfolio company, and within 18 months helped to refinance that loan with a whole business securitization.
- MUFG provided a direct loan to support One Equity Partner's acquisition of Pittsburgh Glass Works, the leading distributor of automotive glass to the North American aftermarket.
- MUFG was part of a direct lending syndicate which helped Warburg Pincus acquire Sweeping Corporation of America, and subsequently advised on the sale of CleanStreet to Sweeping Corporation of America through the bank's M&A division, Intrepid.
- MUFG provided a direct loan to Offen Petroleum, a Court Square portfolio company, and within 12 months significantly increased its commitment to support organic growth.
The new unit will be responsible for all aspects of direct lending, including sponsor coverage and origination, underwriting and portfolio management, borrower relationship management, and loan syndication.
Press contact:
Oksana Poltavets
(646) 767-1326
opoltavets@us.mufg.jp
The U.S. operations of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups, has total assets of $332.4 billion at March 31, 2022. As part of that total, MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation (MUAH), a financial holding company, bank holding company, and intermediate holding company, has total assets of $159.2 billion at March 31, 2022. MUAH's main subsidiaries are MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and MUFG Securities Americas Inc. MUFG Union Bank, N.A. provides a wide range of financial services to consumers, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. As of March 31, 2022, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. operated 297 branches, consisting primarily of retail banking branches in the West Coast states. MUFG Securities Americas Inc. is a registered securities broker-dealer which engages in capital markets origination transactions, domestic and foreign debt and equities securities transactions, private placements, collateralized financings, and securities borrowing and lending transactions. MUAH is owned by MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. MUFG Bank, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Canada. Visit www.unionbank.com or www.mufgamericas.com for more information.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,500 locations in more than 50 countries. The Group has about 170,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to "be the world's most trusted financial group" through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.
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Core 22 R3 release includes updates to ServiceBoard, Zinc, Go, and DataGuide to help customers capitalize on greater value driven by an end-to-end ServiceMax solution.
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ServiceMax, a leader in asset-centric field service management, today announced the continued expansion of ServiceMax Core by adding new features that can drive better customer field service management performance, revenue, and margin growth. These enhancements benefit not only dispatchers, field technicians, planners, and administrators, but also a growing scope of roles associated with expanding revenues, driving customer value, and improving operating margins.
"Manufacturers are recognizing a need to get closer to their customers and establish value beyond the initial equipment or product sale. … Manufacturers are establishing new relationships with the end customer, consumer, and operator to provide additional services to help maximize the value of the product or equipment, ensuring these customers can improve their respective productivity and operations," IDC, Digital Manufacturing Summit 2022: Disruptions Accelerate Service Transformation IDC #US49458722, Aly Pinder, July 2022.
Collaboration across disciplines is increasingly required to ensure critical assets stay up and running. As manufacturers move toward Equipment-as-a-Service business models, they need better ways to manage operations beyond their four walls. The recent product enhancements that are now part of ServiceMax Core 22 R3 address these needs by providing greater synchronization of dispatching schedules as well as improved collaboration across multiple personas in the asset and service lifecycle that the ServiceMax mobile apps, Engage, Go and Zinc, are able to connect.
"More involvement by different roles is increasingly critical across the field service landscape to ensure services are delivered right the first time, and are done so effectively and efficiently for end-user customers," said Sumair Dutta, Vice President of product marketing, ServiceMax. "Providing the ability for all stakeholders to access resources, communicate about projects, and glean insights from those projects via one platform means assets are better maintained, manufacturers can plan ahead and better innovate, and end-users have a better overall experience. We're excited to continue delivering new features and services for our customers through the industry's most comprehensive field service management platform."
A major emphasis for the ServiceMax Core 22 R3 release is the tighter connection between the Zinc collaboration platform and ServiceMax's premier Scheduling solution Service Board. As part of ServiceMax's ongoing push for its solutions to work 'Better Together' to deliver incremental value, dispatchers and technicians now have an improved way to:
- Collaborate on events and changes associated with a work order
- Exchange content and messages specific to their work order
- Share route plans and relevant changes
These Better Together enhancements follow similar improvements made between ServiceMax Go, Zinc, and the ServiceMax Engage mobile applications in past releases.
ServiceMax's mission is to help customers keep the world running with asset-centric field service management software. As a recognized leader in this space, ServiceMax's mobile apps and cloud-based software provide a complete view of assets to field service teams. By optimizing field service operations, customers across all industries can better manage the complexities of service, support faster growth, and run more profitable, outcome-centric businesses. For more information, visit: www.servicemax.com.
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Prestigious International Annual Awards Program Recognizes Standout Marketing, Advertising and Sales Technology Around the World
SEATTLE, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiftly®, an innovative technology company delivering integrated platforms, tools and solutions along with comprehensive retail media offerings, today announced that it has been selected as the winner of the "Mobile Marketing Innovation Award" in the 5th annual MarTech Breakthrough Awards program. Conducted by MarTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization, the program recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global marketing, sales and advertising technology industry today.
Swiftly is shaping the future of retail technology, specifically for brick-and-mortar partners, by offering innovative, turnkey digital solutions that fuel the technology enjoyed by popular retail and e-commerce giants to the rest of the industry, empowering them to compete and succeed in the growing digital marketplace.
Swiftly enables retailers to own the digital relationship with their in-store shoppers and to support them with a robust retail media platform. Swiftly's technology provides retailers the tools they need to attract customers and influence shopping behaviors, while also receiving their share of the retail-media market using real-time, first-party data.
Retailers can directly connect to shoppers in an engaging, targeted way through product catalog integration, customer-specific personalization, robust loyalty programs, shopping list capabilities and Swiftly's patented "SwiftLane Checkout" cashless checkout systems. Lastly, Swiftly can also connect any existing mobile app to their retail media platform or supply a dedicated team that can custom build an app in less than 12 weeks.
"We believe that today's shoppers want a truly connected and seamless experience that bridges from the app to the physical store. While customers will continue to use apps to find savings, clip coupons and check inventory, 90% of retail sales will still occur in brick-and-mortar stores. This challenges retailers to connect with their customers in a personalized and engaging way across all touchpoints," said Henry Kim, co-founder and CEO of Swiftly. "Thanks to the expertise and innovation of our team, and our plug-and-play model, we help retailers build the "mobile-first" strategy they need. This agility helps retailers catch up in a fast-moving environment and sets them up to thrive as we move into a more digital-centric world."
The mission of the MarTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work and success in a range of marketing, sales and advertising technology related categories, including marketing automation, market research and customer experience, AdTech, SalesTech, marketing analytics, content and social marketing, mobile marketing and many more. This year's program attracted more than 2,950 nominations from over 18 different countries throughout the world.
"A strong mobile presence is key to the survival of brick-and-mortar retailers, particularly those who are late to the retail technology game. The increased reliance on mobile apps is a trend retailers can't afford to ignore as it evolves into the primary lifeline connecting them to their customers," said James Johnson, Managing Director at MarTech Breakthrough. "When integrated with a loyalty program, mobile apps increase store visits, builds trust and drives shoppers back to stores. Everything Swiftly creates directly connects retailers to shoppers in an engaging, targeted way. Congratulations to the Swiftly team on winning the 'Mobile Marketing Innovation Award.'"
About Swiftly
Swiftly is a leading provider of technology solutions for retailers worldwide. Founded in 2018, Swiftly offers innovative solutions that drive retail engagement and enable retailers to own the digital relationship with their customer. Swiftly's Retail Tools, Mobile Platforms, Analytics Tools, and Retail Media Network are integrated into a single unified platform, which enables retailers to accelerate sales and build loyalty while enabling brands to reach more shoppers and amplify campaigns using the power of 1st party data. Trusted by hundreds of iconic brands, Swiftly is democratizing retail technology and giving retailers the tools they need to compete in today's crowded marketplace. For more information, visit www.swiftly.com.
About MarTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the MarTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in marketing, ad and sales technology companies, products and people. The MarTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough marketing technology companies and products in categories including marketing automation, AdTech, SalesTech, marketing analytics, CRM, content and social marketing, website, SEM, mobile marketing and more. For more information, visit MarTechBreakthrough.com.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared third quarter 2022 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares payable on September 30, 2022, to holders of record on September 15, 2022.
- TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per Common Share and Series A Common Share.
- TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $414.0625 per share on the company's 6.625% Series UU Preferred shares; holders of depositary shares will receive $0.4140625 per depositary share.
- TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $375.0000 per share on the company's 6.000% Series VV Preferred shares; holders of depositary shares will receive $0.3750000 per depositary share.
The tickers for the TDS Common shares is "TDS", the Series UU depositary shares is "TDSPrU" and the Series VV depositary shares is "TDSPrV".
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), a Fortune 1000® company, provides wireless; broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses, UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employed approximately 8,900 associates as of June 30, 2022.
For more information about TDS and its subsidiaries, visit:
TDS: www.tdsinc.com
U.S. Cellular: www.uscellular.com
TDS Telecom: www.tdstelecom.com
OneNeck IT Solutions: www.oneneck.com
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CLIFTON, N.J., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passaic Valley Water Commission (PVWC) has partnered with the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and will participate in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP).
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program is a federally funded program designed to help low-income households reduce the balances they have on their residential water bills. To be eligible for LIHWAP benefits, the applicant must be responsible for their own water bill and have a gross income that falls at or below 60% of the NJ State Median Income Level. Funds will be provided directly to PVWC, on behalf of the residential customer.
"Here at Passaic Valley Water Commission, we understand that the global Covid-19 pandemic placed burdens on families mentally, physically, spiritually, and financially. That's why we're proud to announce that we've partnered with the Department of Community Affairs and will participate in the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program," said Jim Mueller, the commission's executive director.
Utility Assistance Program and Application Tips
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- Allow at least 60 days for application processing; additional information may be required. Allow an additional 30 days for payment processing to be applied at the utility company.
- Once you submit your application, you can check your application status on the DCAid website by clicking "returning applicants", and following the prompts.
It's important to note that LIHWAP is not available for business accounts, estates, or property management companies. Customers with questions should contact the Department of Community Affairs directly.
For more information about this release please contact Bryan Frierson at 973-931-4512 or bfrierson@pvwc.com.
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PLA museum highlights 1962, Galwan clashes
The museum also displays a “Karakoram stone” sent from the border by the PLA, and visitors are encouraged to press a button to show their support
A new exhibition curated by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Beijing’s Military Museum and visited by President Xi Jinping last month has highlighted both the 1962 war and the Galwan Valley clashes, and cast the blame on India for both.
Both 1962 and Galwan are featured in exhibits in the sprawling exhibition in the Military Museum, which has attracted large crowds in Beijing since its reopening to the public on Tuesday. The exhibition showcases 95 years of the PLA’s history, and particularly highlights the reforms of the Xi era. Mr. Xi visited the exhibition on July 28, days before the 95th anniversary of the PLA which fell on August 1.
The main focus of the PLA exhibition is on Mr. Xi’s contribution, which is placed on a par with Mao, in shaping the PLA, which is unique among militaries in being the armed forces of a political party. Of the four sections of the exhibition, one is dedicated to Mao and one to Xi. One section focuses on the PLA’s early history from its founding in 1927 to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, while a fourth section lists the contributions of former leaders Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao together.
The section on Mr. Xi’s era is the largest. Among the exhibits that highlight the military’s modernisation are a panel on the Galwan Valley clash on June 15, 2020, and tributes to PLA soldiers who died in the clash.
The exhibits have underlined how border tensions with India are receiving more prominent attention in China than previously. Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the 1962 India-China war which falls in October, official Chinese military researchers have also compiled a new history of the war, describing it as a “forgotten” war after being downplayed for years, unlike the wars with Japan or in Korea, as ties with India warmed.
There is also an exhibit on the 1962 war, which blames India for the conflict, completely turning on its head the events that led to China’s massive attack on India in October 1962.
“China and India have never formally demarcated their borders in their past. There is only a traditional customary line formed according to the administrative jurisdiction of both sides,” it says. “ After August 1959, the Indian army invaded Chinese territory many times, causing armed border conflicts. In October 1962, the Indian army launched a large-scale attack and Chinese border defence forces were forced to flight back in self defence. It lasted 33 days and the military recovered the Chinese territory occupied by the Indian army after August 1959.”
Incidentally, Beijing has recently once again referred to the 1959 LAC in justifying its transgressions across the LAC in April 2020. The Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, which marked the worst violence on the border since 1967 and saw 20 Indian soldiers lose their lives and at least four Chinese soldiers killed, is also marked in an exhibit.
As with the 1962 exhibit, India is portrayed as the aggressor, with a video showing Indian soldiers in Galwan Valley. The exhibit describes safeguarding the border as a “core interest” of China’s.
A separate panel honours Chen Hongjun, one of the PLA soldiers who died in the clash and was posthumously awarded the Party’s highest medal by Mr. Xi, saying he was “an outstanding representative of revolutionary soldiers in the new era” and “during the battle with foreign troops, fought bravely and made heroic sacrifices for defending the territorial sovereignty of the motherland and safeguarding the core interests of the country.”
“We will maintain the security and stability of border defence, strengthen border control, and strictly guard against all kinds of encroachment, infiltration, destruction and harassment,” it declares.
The museum also displays a “Karakoram stone” sent from the border by the PLA, and visitors are encouraged to press a button to show their support for the border troops. A board shows that more than 3 lakh visitors had done so.
The broader aim of the exhibit is to drum up public support for the PLA amid on-going tensions with the U.S., Taiwan and other disputes, and ahead of the upcoming 20th Party Congress when Mr. Xi begins a third term. As part of the emotional appeal, personal belongings of “martyrs” are shown, including diaries and notebooks of soldiers who died in 1962.
Mr. Xi, during his visit to the exhibition, said since the Party Congress in 2012, when he came to power, the Party had been “leading the armed forces in enhancing their political loyalty” and “intensifying military training for better combat readiness”.
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‘Not funny to me:’ Beto O’Rourke curses at heckler over Uvalde shooting
MINERAL WELLS, Texas (CNN) - Beto O’Rourke cursed at a heckler during an event Wednesday in Mineral Wells, Texas.
The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate responded to a person in the crowd who laughed at O’Rourke as he spoke about the Robb Elementary School mass shooting.
“Nineteen kids and their two teachers shot to death with a weapon originally designed for use in combat, legally purchased by an 18-year-old, who did not try to obtain one when he was 16 or 17 but followed the law that is on the books,” O’Rouke said.
As he continued speaking about the Uvalde mass shooting, a person in the audience laughed.
“It may be funny for you, mother----er, but it’s not funny to me, OK?” O’Rourke said.
O’Rourke has consistently called for tougher gun laws.
He is facing incumbent Republican Gov. Gregg Abbot in November.
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This solution will bring advanced television capabilities to linear advertisers and unlock the full
potential of The Weather Channel's award-winning content and valuable audience
ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weather Channel, the top-rated and most widely distributed weather television network in America, announced today it has partnered with Amobee, a global leader in advertising technology that unifies audiences to optimize results. The Weather Channel will license Amobee's platform to provide data-driven linear (DDL) plans for optimized linear television advertising campaigns using advanced audiences activated through OpenAP. The solution will enable advertisers to leverage rich data to more effectively target The Weather Channel's audience segments while improving advertising effectiveness.
"Savvy marketers increasingly need to reach precise audiences, and having the right data, technology and interoperable partnerships is essential. We are proud to partner with Amobee and expand our existing relationship with OpenAP to make audience-based campaigns easier for advertisers to plan, execute and measure," said Barbara Bekkedahl, President, Ad Sales and Client Partnerships, Weather Group at The Weather Channel.
By leveraging Amobee's planning platform for advanced data insights and targeting capabilities, The Weather Channel's clients will be able to push the boundaries of linear television to create engaging and compelling ad experiences while minimizing ad waste and duplication. Additionally, they will be able to uncover new and data-informed opportunities in real-time to reach the audiences they care most about based on advanced learnings.
"We are thrilled to partner with The Weather Channel as it looks to provide its advertisers with the tools it needs to optimize campaigns while providing granular insight into target audiences which will ultimately advance campaign storytelling," said Stacy Daft GM, Enterprise Commercial Business Development at Amobee.
"By expanding our partnership, The Weather Channel will leverage the interoperability of platforms to enable consistent audience definitions to be used for linear optimization planning, targeting and measurement," said Chris LoRusso, Chief Business Officer at OpenAP. "Advertisers can leverage first- or third-party data to build optimized media plans to drive incremental reach and take a more holistic approach to data activation."
Since its launch 40 years ago, The Weather Channel television network has become the top-rated and most widely distributed weather network in America. The Weather Channel television network has been the leader in severe weather coverage, providing the most comprehensive analysis of any media outlet and serving as the nation's only 24-hour source of national storm coverage. With trusted meteorologists who analyze, forecast and report the weather, its expertise is unrivaled. In 2021 and 2019, The Weather Channel won Emmy Awards for its innovative Immersive Mixed Reality technology which is changing the standard in weather presentation. The Weather Channel CTV app is available on Amazon Fire TV and Android TV and will be coming soon to Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Vizio, and Xfinity Flex. For more information visit: www.weathergroup.com.
Founded in 2005, Amobee is an advertising platform that understands how people consume content. Our goal is to optimize outcomes for advertisers and media companies, while providing a better consumer experience. Through our platform, we help customers further their audience development, optimize their cross-channel performance across all TV, connected TV, and digital media, and drive new customer growth through detailed analytics and reporting. Amobee is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singtel, one of the largest communications technology companies in the world.
OpenAP is the advanced advertising company bringing simplicity and scale to audience-based campaigns in television. Powered by a standards-based approach to data activation, we enable advertisers to onboard audiences centrally for use in planning, campaign execution and measurement across the largest footprint of premium video advertising. OpenAP makes it possible for unified ID-based audiences to be used for targeting and measurement across any TV publisher in both linear and digital viewing environments, unlocking transformative insights when using the same audience consistently across all screens. Our technology is open and interoperable, delivering workflow automation and efficiencies on advanced audience campaigns for agencies, brands and publishers. For more information, visit www.openap.tv and follow @OpenAPTV on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Winseck now leads Adparo®, the services division within Annexus Health
SEWICKLEY, Pa., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus Health, Inc., the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey through its innovative solutions, today announced the recent addition of Barry Winseck as Chief of Service Delivery for Adparo®, the company's services division.
In his career of 35 years, including 20 years within the healthcare space, Winseck has contributed to the success of organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. In his new role with Annexus Health, he is responsible for engaging customers, identifying growth strategies, overseeing and managing budget, and developing robust operational plans to optimize the performance of the Adparo® business unit.
"We're thrilled to have Barry on board," said Brad Frazier, Co-Founder and President of Annexus Health. "His results-driven approach, enthusiasm, and genuine compassion for patients and their families are already making an impact here. I'm excited to see where his leadership takes Adparo®."
Launched in 2021 to a robust market response, Adparo® offers customized administrative support to help provider organizations manage the patient access journey. The Adparo® team of experienced financial counselors leverages the Annexus Health platform, AssistPoint®, to enhance the overall patient access workflow, thus helping to secure more financial assistance for more patients while improving the revenue stream and administrative output for the provider organization.
"We launched Adparo® after hearing time and time again from our provider customers that they simply lacked the resources—including human resources—to effectively manage the patient access journey," said Annexus Health Co-Founder and CEO Joe Baffone. "The explosive demand for Adparo® in the past year, as well as the over $2.2 billion in patient financial assistance we have helped to process, has made it clear that we have truly risen to the challenge of what was a tremendous unmet need. As Chief of Service Delivery, Barry will be instrumental in the continued growth and success of Adparo®."
"I am extremely honored and excited to join the Annexus Health team, as I too share Joe and Brad's passion for improving and simplifying healthcare," said Winseck. "Streamlining the process of connecting patients with much-needed assistance serves as a daily reminder of how the work we perform impacts the lives of others. I am greatly humbled by the opportunity to serve in a role responsible for such meaningful results."
Annexus Health is the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey by delivering innovative solutions, including tech-enabled services, that reduce financial and administrative burdens to improve access, speed, and adherence to critical care. Learn more at annexushealth.com.
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Abdul Salam, Purdue University
(THE CONVERSATION) Water is the most essential resource for life, for both humans and the crops we consume. Around the world, agriculture accounts for 70% of all freshwater use.
I study computers and information technology in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and direct Purdue’s Environmental Networking Technology (ENT) Laboratory, where we tackle sustainability and environmental challenges with interdisciplinary research into the Agricultural Internet of Things, or Ag-IoT.
The Internet of Things is a network of objects equipped with sensors so they can receive and transmit data via the internet. Examples include wearable fitness devices, smart home thermostats and self-driving cars.
In agriculture, it involves technologies such as wireless underground communications, subsurface sensing and antennas in soil. These systems help farmers track conditions on their land in real time, and apply water and other inputs such as fertilizer exactly when and where they are needed.
In particular, monitoring conditions in the soil has great promise for helping farmers use water more efficiently. Sensors can now be wirelessly integrated into irrigation systems to provide real-time awareness of soil moisture levels. Studies suggest that this strategy can reduce water demand for irrigation by anywhere from 20% to 72% without hampering daily operations on crop fields.
What is the Agricultural Internet of Things?
Even in dry places such as the Middle East and North Africa, farming is possible with efficient water management. But extreme weather events driven by climate change are making that harder. Recurrent droughts in the western U.S. over the past 20 years, along with other disasters like wildfires, have caused billions of dollars in crop losses.
Water experts have measured soil moisture to inform water management and irrigation decisions for decades. Automated technologies have largely replaced hand-held soil moisture tools because it is hard to take manual soil moisture readings in production fields in remote locations.
In the past decade, wireless data harvesting technologies have begun to provide real-time access to soil moisture data, which makes for better water management decisions. These technologies could also have many advanced IoT applications in public safety, urban infrastructure monitoring and food safety.
The Agricultural Internet of Things is a network of radios, antennas and sensors that gather real-time crop and soil information in the field. To facilitate data collection, these sensors and antennas are interconnected wirelessly with farm equipment. The Ag-IoT is a complete framework that can detect conditions on farmland, suggest actions in response and send commands to farm machinery.
Interconnecting devices such as soil moisture and temperature sensors in the field makes it possible to control irrigation systems and conserve water autonomously. The system can schedule irrigation, monitor environmental conditions and control farm machines, such as seed planters and fertilizer applicators. Other applications include estimating soil nutrient levels and identifying pests.
The challenges of putting networks underground
Wireless data collection has the potential to help farmers use water much more efficiently, but putting these components in the ground creates challenges. For example, at the Purdue ENT Lab, we have found that when the antennas that transmit sensor data are buried in soil, their operating characteristics change drastically depending on how moist the soil is. My new book, “Signals in the Soil,” explains how this happens.
Farmers use heavy equipment in fields, so antennas must be buried deep enough to avoid damage. As soil becomes wet, the moisture affects communication between the sensor network and the control system. Water in the soil absorbs signal energy, which weakens the signals that the system sends. Denser soil also blocks signal transmission.
We have developed a theoretical model and an antenna that reduces the soil’s impact on underground communications by changing the operation frequency and system bandwidth. With this antenna, sensors placed in top layers of soil can provide real-time soil condition information to irrigation systems at distances up to 650 feet (200 meters) – longer than two football fields.
Another solution I have developed for improving wireless communication in soil is to use directional antennas to focus signal energy in a desired direction. Antennas that direct energy toward air can also be used for long-range wireless underground communications.
What’s next for the Ag-IoT
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important for the Ag-IoT as it matures. Networks on farms need advanced security systems to protect the information that they transfer. There’s also a need for solutions that enable researchers and agricultural extension agents to merge information from multiple farms. Aggregating data this way will produce more accurate decisions about issues like water use, while preserving growers’ privacy.
These networks also need to adapt to changing local conditions, such as temperature, rainfall and wind. Seasonal changes and crop growth cycles can temporarily alter operating conditions for Ag-IoT equipment. By using cloud computing and machine learning, scientists can help the Ag-IoT respond to shifts in the environment around it.
Finally, lack of high-speed internet access is still an issue in many rural communities. For example, many researchers have integrated wireless underground sensors with Ag-IoT in center pivot irrigation systems, but farmers without high-speed internet access can’t install this kind of technology.
Integrating satellite-based network connectivity with the Ag-IoT can assist nonconnected farms where broadband connectivity is still unavailable. Researchers are also developing vehicle-mounted and mobile Ag-IoT platforms that use drones. Systems like these can provide continuous connectivity in the field, making digital technologies accessible for more farmers in more places.
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PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES, "SenesTech" or the "Company"), (www.senestech.com) the rodent fertility control experts and inventors of the only EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats, ContraPest, today released further information demonstrating ContraPest's dramatic efficacy in zoo deployments.
A world class zoo, one of the top ten largest in the United States, developed a significant rat problem in the free-flight aviary in 2019. The cause was determined to be a hole that had developed in the perimeter mesh allowing rats to access the habitat. Despite their best efforts, the rats flourished in the aviary and began to negatively impact the health and well-being of the birds; devouring any eggs they could find. They started using ContraPest in December 2021. Within four months, they saw a dramatic decrease in the rat population, no longer saw juveniles or obviously pregnant females on the camera traps, found less evidence of rodent activity in areas that had previously accumulated droppings, and most importantly, they started to see successful breeding of birds. This spring marked the first time in years they were able to recover eggs from nests and successfully hatch those of interest. As the waterfowl and ground laying birds begin their breeding cycle they expect to recover even more eggs previously lost to the rats.
ContraPest has been shown in multiple, independent deployments, to be effective when used alone or in conjunction with other integrated pest management (IPM) tools, with efficacy improvements of up to 90% over the use of traditional IPM methods. This makes ContraPest a logical choice for deployments where traditional methods are falling short and there is a heightened risk of non-target species exposure, such as in zoos and sanctuaries.
"Zoos and sanctuaries represent an immediately accessible, multimillion-dollar opportunity for us. Recognizing that, we have developed customized purchasing programs for zoos and sanctuaries, as well as targeted advertising and sales efforts. This has proven successful, as we have grown our penetration into that vertical over 300% in the past 12 months, with nearly 70 current customers and growing. Now that we can add the unique Elevate Bait System for roof rat infestations, we anticipate continued rapid and accelerating growth into this vertical," said Ken Siegel, SenesTech's Chief Executive Officer.
About SenesTech
We are "The Pest Control Difference" for the 21st century. We are rodent fertility control specialists fueled by our passion to create a healthy environment by virtually eliminating rodent pest populations. We keep an inescapable truth in mind. Two rats and their descendants can be responsible for the birth of up to 15,000 pups after a year. We invented ContraPest, the only U.S. EPA registered contraceptive for male and female rats. ContraPest fits seamlessly into all integrated pest management programs, greatly improving the overall goal of effective rat management. We strive for clean cities, efficient businesses, and happy households – with a product that was designed to be effective and sustainable without killing rats. At SenesTech, we don't just eliminate rats. We make a better world.
For more information visit https://senestech.com/ and https://contrapeststore.com.
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Kate W. Isaacs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
(THE CONVERSATION) The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has split the country into joyous supporters and furious dissenters. Emotions are running high, and some protests have turned violent. Yet research shows that people on either side of the abortion rights issue can bridge their divide if they speak directly and respectfully with one another.
In July 2022, former leaders of prominent abortion-rights and anti-abortion advocacy organizations in Massachusetts gathered to discuss a new documentary film seriesaboutconversations they had regularly from 1995 to 2001. The warm friendships that they developed across their deep differences on abortion persist today, decades after their first meeting.
Nicki Gamble, the former president and CEO of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, said during the panel that the opportunity to engage with anti-abortion activists “changed my life.”
Others agreed.
“The facilitators made us really listen,” said Madeline McComish, former president of Massachusetts Citizens for Life. “Most of the time the pro-choice women had said something different than what we thought.”
My research on talks between abortion-rights and anti-abortion advocates found that respectful conversation produces numerous positive outcomes. It helps people listen more deeply and forge personal connections, which can reduce negative stereotypes and foster respect and empathy. In Boston, this translated to a lessening of inflammatory public language.
It can also lead people on opposite sides of an issue to evolve their views and develop more nuanced, complex perspectives.
De-escalating violence
The Abortion Dialogues, as they are known, were launched in Boston in response to lethal shootings in 1994 by an anti-abortion rights gunman at two local abortion clinics.
At that time, the country was deeply polarized about abortion, rocked by violent protests and murders of prominent doctors who provided abortions.
Six women activists for and against abortion rights started confidential talks in Boston in 1995, hoping to de-escalate the violence.
They soon discovered that their moral worldviews presented two irreconcilable philosophies about how to live in the world.
The three participants on the “pro-life,” side, as they chose to call themselves, are all observant Catholics from Boston. They made life choices based on a worldview that there is one truth, guided by their faith, about moral rights and wrongs.
In contrast, the women on the “pro-choice” side, as they referred to themselves, said that they recognized a diversity of personal beliefs and weighed many circumstances in making life choices.
“The pro-choice side does not believe there are moral absolutes,” explained one “pro-life” leader who participated in the talks in a confidential research interview in 2008. “The pro-life participants would force others to conduct their lives according to the ‘one’ truth that they believe,” countered a “pro-choice” activist who also engaged in the talks.
Despite this irreconcilable difference, the participants valued their conversations. They enjoyed talking with people with whom they had formerly sparred via news interviews.
Gradually, each side’s negative stereotypes were replaced by greater understanding and respect for their opponents. They also discovered that they enjoyed each other’s company. They grew to be friends, celebrated birthdays together and shared the ups and downs of their lives.
Rehumanizing the fight led to their hoped-for public outcome – the participants toned down their name calling, spoke up loudly for nonviolent means of change and instructed their organizations to treat the people on the other side with respect.
Truth statements and policy
The Boston leaders didn’t try to agree on policy, but in June 2022, a different, small group of 22 residents in Jessamine Country, Kentucky, interested in abortion rights succeeded in doing just that.
They used a guide for how to structure conversations produced by the nonprofit Braver Angels, an organization I volunteer with, that sets out how to find common ground among those with opposing viewpoints. Their aim: create agreements about abortion between conservatives and liberals.
One key to the group’s success was a selection of background readings by abortion-rights and anti-abortion authors that established a shared set of facts about abortion. For instance, there is a strong link between abortion and poverty, in that 3 out of 4 women seeking abortions are poor or low-income.
The Kentucky abortion conversation also focused on a goal everyone could support – reducing unwanted pregnancies and, consequently, abortions. The result was unanimous agreement on two concrete policy recommendations: better, age-appropriate sex education in Kentucky schools, and long-acting reversible contraception that is free of charge for Kentucky residents, modeled after the Colorado contraception program, which reduced abortion rates by 60% and birth rates by 59% among teenagers aged 15-19 from 2009 to 2014.
The participants are now working to communicate their recommendations to state legislators, local pastors, the local health department and the news media.
Beyond these cases
The empathetic dialogue strategies used in Massachusetts and Kentucky may work in the longer term to reduce polarization in other places, too, and build greater consensus on future policy.
Ireland, for example, voted in 2018 to roll back the country’s restrictive abortion law, replacing it with a new constitutional amendment that permits abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and later if a woman’s life or health is at risk or the fetus has an abnormality.
Just as the Kentucky group did with their shared readings before they met, Ireland undertook joint fact-finding before the amendment vote, via a 100-person constitutional convention. When it came time to vote, empathetic story sharing played a key role. Nearly 40% of those who voted to remove the abortion prohibition said their vote had been influenced by hearing from a woman about her experience.
These same lessons could apply to abortion in the U.S.
John Wood Jr., chairman of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, called for the same respectful type of conversation in a story he told in July 2022 about his long-ago teenage girlfriend’s abortion.
“I cannot hate my fellow Americans who have dedicated their lives to either side of this issue,” he wrote. “There is deep humanity on each side of this divide.”
The groups in Massachusetts and Kentucky show that dialogue works. They built personal connections that crossed their respective ideologies, showed respect for different opinions and pushed for change that they could all support.
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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CAPTRUST Financial Advisors (CAPTRUST) today announced the addition of Reynolds Investment Management (RIM), based in Greenville, South Carolina. Established in 1989, RIM provides wealth management services to individuals and families, business owners, medical professionals, and retirees. The RIM team also offers investment advisory services to retirement plan sponsors, endowments, and foundations.
The firm is led by Tom Reynolds and oversees more than $600 million in assets from several hundred clients. A total of eight new colleagues will be joining CAPTRUST.
"As we continued to grow, we didn't want to recreate the wheel," said Reynolds. "We got to know the folks at CAPTRUST and saw the robust systems in place, from technology and compliance to HR and marketing. We believe that joining CAPTRUST will relieve us of many administrative functions to allow us to spend more time with our clients."
RIM has a close relationship with the former Nachman Norwood & Parrott Wealth Management (NNP), also based in Greenville, which joined CAPTRUST last year.
"I've known a couple of the principals at NNP for many years," said Reynolds, "and it was a natural fit to partner with the existing Greenville office, based on the similar clients we work with. We are excited to build a powerhouse here."
"The team at RIM aligns with CAPTRUST in many ways, and we look forward to growing our footprint in South Carolina," said Rush Benton, CAPTRUST's senior director of strategic growth. "Tom and his colleagues are enthusiastic about the growth opportunity for their advisors, and we know joining CAPTRUST will set them up for success."
This is the 58th deal for CAPTRUST since 2006. Consistent with other transactions, RIM will take on the CAPTRUST brand and work alongside the team in Greenville, South Carolina.
About CAPTRUST
CAPTRUST is an independent registered investment advisor founded in 1997 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and tax advisory and compliance for individuals and families. For retirement plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, and religious entities, CAPTRUST offers investment advisory services, fiduciary support, plan design, provider analysis/fee benchmarking, and employee advice programs. With more than 1,100 employees across 70 locations nationwide, CAPTRUST oversees more than $100 billion in assets under management and more than $750 billion in assets under advisement (as of March 31, 2022). For more information, visit www.captrust.com.
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California-based wing brand is bringing their award-winning family recipes to Florida, opening a new neighborhood wing spot at the Tri-City Plaza Shopping Center in Clearwater. The Epic Wings menu includes fresh, never frozen traditional and boneless wings, tenderloin strips, homemade breadsticks, sauces & dips, and their famous Epic Fries.
The official grand opening party will be on Saturday, August 20, from 1pm to 6pm and includes a Buy One Single Meal, Get One Free offer that runs through Sunday, August 28. Guests who visit the new location will experience fun activities, games, and a chance to win Free Wings For A Year!
The Clearwater franchise owner, Ty Jacob Leaf (T.J.), grew up in San Diego near Epic Wings. The brand is etched in many of his childhood memories, eating the famous wings at their weekend games and family events. "I hope to provide the same type of memories and experiences for the families in Clearwater; this is truly a full circle moment for me," said T.J. Taking a shot at the restaurant business will be a slam dunk for T.J. After playing basketball for the UCLA Bruins, T.J. played for the Indiana Pacers and the Portland Trail Blazers.
2022 continues to be a year of rapid expansion and evolution. "Opening an Epic Wings in Florida marks an exciting time in the company's growth, says President Rob Streett. "Epic Wings is well positioned to bring our always fresh, best-selling wings to new markets, and the Clearwater community is an excellent fit for us. We look forward to becoming this community's go-to neighborhood spot for wings and family fun."
Single & Double Meals - Choice of Tenderloin Strips, Boneless Wings, Original Buffalo Wings served with carrots, celery, house-made dressings, and hot oven-fresh bread sticks
Buffalo Sauces - Range from Mild, Medium, Hot, and Atomic, and other flavors include Original BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Lemon Pepper, and Sweet Chili
Buffalo Pizza Sticks - Homemade bread sticks topped with signature buffalo sauce, melted cheese, and boneless buffalo chicken served with ranch for dipping
Epic Fries - Crispy fresh-cut fries with melted cheese and boneless buffalo chicken, finished with a chipotle-ranch dressing
Epic Chicken Salad - Fresh romaine lettuce, green bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and pepperoncini topped with chicken tossed in your choice of sauce
Epic Wings has been family-owned and operated since 1982. Formerly known as Wings N' Things, the family was the first to bring Buffalo Wings to the West Coast. The menu features award-winning family recipes, including fresh, never frozen, traditional, and boneless wings, tenderloin strips, pizza sticks, fries, salads, and homemade breadsticks and dips. Epic Wings is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with special events and offers planned throughout this year. Epic Wings operates 30 locations, with additional stores opening in California, Texas, and Illinois.
AWARDS
2022-San Diego-Union Tribune Readers Poll - Voted Best Wings 10 Years In A Row
2022-The Press Enterprise Readers' Choice Award - Voted Best Wings Inland Empire
2022- Entrepreneur Magazine "The 150 Hottest New Brands" - Ranked #7
2022- Phoenix New Times Readers' Poll - Voted Best Wings.
Epic Wings is located at Tri-City Plaza 5300 E Bay Dr #300, Clearwater, FL 33764, and is open for dine-in, to-go, and delivery Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday & Saturday from 11am to 11pm.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today began marketing its twenty-seventh sale of reperforming loans as part of the company's ongoing effort to reduce the size of its retained mortgage portfolio.
The sale consists of approximately 6,130 loans, having an unpaid principal balance of approximately $997 million, and is available for purchase by qualified bidders. Interested bidders can register here.
This sale of reperforming loans is being marketed in collaboration with Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. Bids are due on September 8, 2022.
Reperforming loans are loans that have been or are currently delinquent but have reperformed for a period of time. The terms of Fannie Mae's reperforming loan sale require the buyer to offer loss mitigation options to any borrower who may re-default within five years following the closing of the reperforming loan sale. All purchasers are required to honor any approved or in-process loss mitigation efforts at the time of sale, including forbearance arrangements and loan modifications. In addition, purchasers must offer delinquent borrowers a waterfall of loss mitigation options, including loan modifications, which may include principal forgiveness, prior to initiating foreclosure on any loan.
Interested bidders can register for ongoing announcements, training, and other information here. Fannie Mae will also post information about specific pools available for purchase on that page.
About Fannie Mae
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TWINSBURG, Ohio — Olivia Bartulovic knew from a young age, growing up in Twinsburg, Ohio, what she wanted to do as a profession.
“I love to come to work every single day,” she said.
She remembers the day she discovered her calling clearly because it was a somber day.
“One of our officers was killed in the line of duty in 2008, Josh Miktarian,” she said. “I was only 11 when he was killed. I never got to meet him, but ever since then, I decided I wanted to honor him and carry on his legacy.”
The 25-year-old did honor Miktarian, the moment, three years ago, when she became a Twinsburg Police Officer.
“I’m first generation law enforcement in my family,” she said.
As an officer, she admits there are good days and bad days.
“I’m glad I have the team that we have and we can make it through the shift together and make it home safe,” she said.
Twinsburg Police Chief Tom Mason can attest to the teamwork of the department.
“It’s busy. It’s busy every day and these officers answer the call every day,” he said. “Officer Bartulovic came on a few years ago and we knew she’d be good. She’s homegrown, a product of Twinsburg.”
Just a few weeks back, on July 18, she showed her commitment to her city by saving two lives, in just one shift.
“We got a call of a fully unresponsive male who went into cardiac arrest in our business district,” she said.
Bartulovic rushed to the scene and even got there before Twinsburg’s EMS arrived. The man was in full cardiac arrest and his co-worker was performing CPR.
She took over and continued CPR until medics arrived.
“They got him in the squad and transported him to the hospital and I later found out, later in my shift, that he was alert and they got a heart rhythm back,” she said.
But then, just a couple of hours later, she answered another call for another man in cardiac arrest who had passed out while eating dinner with his wife. Bartulovic was, yet again, the first to arrive on the scene.
“The wife was doing CPR, at first, and I told her just to calm down and that I will take it from here,” she said.
EMS arrived and took over life-saving measures.
“Before they even pulled out of the driveway, he was alert,” said Bartulovic. “It was definitely a team effort.”
Mason said it’s not entirely uncommon for officers to perform life-saving techniques, but said multiple times in one shift is rare.
“What she did is pretty incredible, but to do it twice in one day is even more incredible,” he said.
Bartulovic said the events of the day didn’t sink in until she clocked out.
“The adrenaline stays up throughout the day. I know I have other calls to answer,” she said. “Once I got home I finally realized ‘oh wow, two people are alive. That’s awesome.’”
While Bartulovic is humble about her heroic actions, Mason said that she embodies what all of the men and women in the department do every time they answer a call: protect and serve to the best of their abilities.
“Despite what you may see or hear, whether it’s locally or nationally, there’s bad in every profession, and sometimes that gets the bulk of the attention, but the men and women we have here, they’re just here for their community,” he said.
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61% of respondents have hope that modern research will lead to a cure for the rare condition in their lifetime
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite a difficult health journey in terms of diagnosis, symptoms, access to treatments and quality of life, people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, or NMOSD, have hope for the future care of their condition, according to a recent survey conducted by Health Union, the leader in social health. The inaugural NMOSD In America survey illuminates the perspectives and experiences of people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
These findings also support and fuel content and engagement for the recent launch of Neuromyelitis-Optica.net, one of Health Union's 40 condition-specific online health communities.
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, or NMOSD, is a rare chronic condition, with research suggesting as many as 8,000 people in the U.S. live with the condition. According to the National Organization of Rare Disorders, NMOSD is characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve of the brain and the spinal cord. Often confused in its early stages with multiple sclerosis, NMOSD can have a significant impact on various motor, sensory and autonomic functions, including mild to severe paralysis, loss of bladder and bowel control, pain in the spine or limbs and loss of clear vision.
Obstacles along the NMOSD patient journey often begin with diagnosis. Due to the rare occurrence of NMOSD and the similarity of symptoms with other, more prominent conditions, misdiagnosis is common. In fact, 62% of NMOSD In America survey respondents were misdiagnosed before receiving their official NMOSD diagnosis; of those individuals, 55% were misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
"The road to diagnosis with NMOSD can be a long one," said Neuromyelitis-Optica.net patient leader Mo Jones. "Stay the course. If you don't like or are unsure about something that you have been told, question it."
On average, respondents had experienced eight NMOSD-related symptoms over the previous month, with the most prominent being fatigue, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, sleep issues, pain and walking/balance/coordination issues. When NMOSD symptoms temporarily intensify or flare-up, they are often referred to as attacks and can lead to significant nervous and motor system damage. Seven in 10 respondents said they had experienced at least one attack over the previous two years.
Access to treatment can also be a significant obstacle. Only a third of respondents said they feel their NMOSD is well-controlled on their current treatment plan, and three in 10 believe cost impacts their ability to seek and receive optimal NMOSD treatment.
These factors likely contribute to only 18% of survey respondents feeling satisfied with their current quality of life. Specifically, 62% agree that NMOSD adds anxiety to their daily life, and 46% say NMOSD has negatively impacted their social life or friend relationships.
Potentially as a result of these factors, survey findings reveal a community that is active and interested in the NMOSD treatment and clinical pipeline. More than four in 10 respondents said they actively seek out information about the latest NMOSD treatments, 52% are interested in information or content around the latest NMOSD research and 56% are interested in participating in NMOSD-related clinical trials.
On a positive note, 61% of respondents said they have hope that modern research will lead to a cure for NMOSD in their lifetime. And many have been able to find solace or ways to cope with aspects of their health journey. For example, a third of respondents said being diagnosed has empowered them to raise awareness of their condition, and nearly six in 10 said being part of an online community of people living with NMOSD has helped them feel less alone.
"With rare conditions like NMOSD, for which resources might be limited, the need for people to find information, support and connections can sometimes be magnified," said Olivier Chateau, Health Union's co-founder and CEO. "By providing information that people need and opportunities to connect, Neuromyelitis-Optica.net represents an important resource and, as the survey findings reveal, helps people with the condition feel less alone."
The inaugural NMOSD In America survey, which was fielded from Jan. 16 to March 23, 2022, included responses from 61 people living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Additional survey results may be available upon request. More information about living with NMOSD can be found on Neuromyelitis-Optica.net.
About Health Union
Health Union is the proven industry leader driving and amplifying social health. As the premier social health company, only Health Union encourages the dynamic, real-time action people take to find meaningful connections and share information that impact their health journey. The company reaches millions of people through the largest portfolio of condition-specific online health communities (e.g., Migraine.com, MultipleSclerosis.net, LungCancer.net) and health leaders - addressing virtually every condition and providing the information, connection and support they need.
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We´re not freaks - Transgender activists protest against `disgraceful´ rugby ban
A trans activist attending England’s open training session at Twickenham believes the decision to ban transgender women from playing female contact rugby has made life less safe for her community.
Emily Hamilton, founding co-chair of LGBTQ+ rugby supporters association ‘Quins Pride’, was among a flag-waving group of around 20 people staging a peaceful protest on Thursday.
They were part of a 1,000 crowd who watched the Red Roses being put through their paces as they step up preparations for this autumn’s World Cup in New Zealand.
England completed an open training session as part of their World Cup preparations (Andrew Matthews/PA)
The event was staged the day after the Irish Rugby Football Union announced it is to emulate the Rugby Football Union by revising its rules for transgender women competing at grassroots level.
Hamilton, who played 18 seasons as an amateur before transitioning, insists that rugby is no longer a “safe and inclusive place” after the governing bodies voted to follow the lead taken by World Rugby when it implemented a ban in the elite game.
“We were part of the rugby family – I’ve been in rugby for nearly 40 years – but now we’ve been told that we’re no longer part of that family,” Hamilton told the PA news agency.
“We are human beings but we are being used as a political football, being kicked about at all levels of life. We thought rugby is a safe and inclusive place, which it no longer is.
“We just want to be seen and to be visible and for people to understand that we’re not the monsters we’re portrayed as.
Emily Hamilton, founding co-chair of Quins Pride, says transgender women feel unwelcome in the sport (PA)
“We’re not freaks of nature and actually in many cases we’re not that different to the women you see out there on the pitch training.
“It’s also about the social contagion. What’s happened in the last two weeks has opened the doors to the most horrific abuse – people telling me to kill myself, abusing me online – and just for standing up to say this is the wrong decision.
“The contagion spreads because people feel emboldened to be abusive and to repeat bigotry. That makes our lives less safe and less enjoyable.
“All of the fears I had when I transitioned are back again now because we’re being told we’re not welcome in the sport. We’re swimming against the tide but that won’t stop us swimming.”
The decision to limit women’s contact rugby to players whose sex was recorded as female at birth is rooted in concerns over safety and fairness, but Hamilton rejects these reasons.
Marlie Packer insists England have been inspired by the recent success of the Lionesses at the Euros (David Davies/PA)
“It’s absurd and disgraceful to ban trans women en masse having operated on a case by case basis,” Hamilton said. “To say that every trans woman is automatically unsafe can only be said by someone who has never watched a match of rugby in their life.
“Look out on to the pitch now – there are body shapes of all sizes, so to blanket ban trans women on that basis is absurd.
“If we are now saying that rugby is dangerous for people of differing sizes to play against each other, that’s not a trans issue, that’s a much broader issue.”
Among the players in action at Twickenham was Marlie Packer, the Saracens flanker who is determined to tap into the feelgood factor generated by England’s recent Euros success.
“What the football team did was amazing and the buzz around the country has been unbelievable, but like the Lionesses said it’s just the start,” Packer told the PA news agency. “We have a buzz around us after we won the Six Nations and winning the World Cup would be massive, bringing the nation together. Hopefully we can do what the Lionesses did.” | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11102787/We-not-freaks--Transgender-activists-protest-against-disgraceful-rugby-ban.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-11T14:46:50Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11102787/We-not-freaks--Transgender-activists-protest-against-disgraceful-rugby-ban.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Nick Krygios beats top-ranked Daniil Medvedev in three sets in the National Bank Open
Kyrgios has won 14 of his last 15 matches
Nick Kyrgios beat top-ranked defending champion Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday in the National Bank Open.
Krygios, the Australian ranked 37th, won last week in Washington for his seventh ATP Tour title. Medvedev won last week in Los Cabos, Mexico.
"Today I had a very clean objective of how I was going to play, a lot of serve-and-volley, a lot of aggressive play from the back," Kyrgios said. "I executed better than he did, that’s all it comes down to. He won the first set and I feel like I had opportunities there as well, so hopefully I can just keep this rolling."
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Kyrgios is 3-1 against Medvedev and has won 14 of 15 matches, with the loss coming to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.
"He played very well," Medvedev said. "The only thing that was a shame for me is that I played him so early because he is fit. He’s among the top 10 or 15 players, so he will soon be a seeded player. It’s a shame to have such a player as an opponent in the first (match)."
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Earlier, American Tommy Paul beat second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz of Spain 6-7 (4), 7-6 (7), 6-3.
"I felt the pressure of being the second seed in this tournament and world No. 4," Alcaraz said. "It’s the first time I’ve felt this pressure and I couldn’t handle it."
In the late match, Australia's Jack Draper beat third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 7-5, 7-6 (4).
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Also, fourth-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway beat Alex Molcan of Slovakia 7-6 (3), 6-3; sixth-seeded Montrealer Felix Auger-Aliassime edged Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 7-6 (6), 6-4; No. 7 Jannik Sinner of Italy topped Adrian Mannarino of France 2-6, 6-4, 6-2; and No. 8 Hubert Hurkacz of Poland beat Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-2.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The performance didn’t come close to matching the hype for the 2021 quarterback class.
With QBs going 1-2-3 for third time ever in the common draft era and five going off the board in the first round for the fourth time, expectations were high for Trevor Lawrence and Co.
But whether it was from lack of opportunity, lack of support or normal rookie struggles, the six rookie quarterbacks who made multiple starts last season were mostly underwhelming with the exception of New England’s Mac Jones and Houston’s Davis Mills.
Now headed into year two with all six — Lawrence in Jacksonville, Zach Wilson on the Jets, San Francisco’s Trey Lance, Chicago’s Justin Fields, Jones and Mills — projected as starters, the class will have the opportunity to live up to the billing.
“That’s the goal: to make a significant jump in year two,” Jaguars first-year coach Doug Pederson said about Lawrence. “I think building off of last year, the fact that he played the entire season, we can build off that and really expect a sky’s-the-limit mentality with him.”
That’s also the goal in New York, Chicago, New England and Houston where their rookies also all started at least 10 games, marking the second time since the merger that five rookie QBs made double-digit starts in the same season.
But the group that did it in 2012 had much more early success than last year’s crew with Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson all leading their teams to the postseason as rookies.
Only Jones did that last year, leaving questions about the others on whether they will live up to their pre-draft billings.
“I’m not really worried about showing the league anything,” Fields said. “I’m just worried about winning games. I’m not trying to prove myself to anybody. I’m not trying to do this and that, take opinions into account. My job is to win games.”
Here’s a look at the six QBs who started multiple games last season as rookies as they head into year two:
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars:
Lawrence entered the NFL as the most heralded QB prospect since Luck in 2012 after being picked first. The results weren’t there as a rookie as he played on perhaps the NFL’s most dysfunctional franchise with Urban Meyer at coach and an overmatched roster.
Lawrence struggled at times in 2021, finishing with 12 TD passes and 17 interceptions while going 3-14 as a starter. He fumbled nine times, was plagued by drops (33) and hampered by sacks (32), steady pressure and a porous defense that had him playing from behind early and often.
“I had a lot of turnovers last year,” Lawrence said. “Finding that balance of being myself and making plays, but also being smart and putting our team in the best situation to win. I think that’s important.”
Zach Wilson, Jets:
Wilson had a rough go of it as a rookie as he struggled to make the adjustment from playing behind a stacked offensive line at BYU to an offense with many holes on the Jets.
Wilson ranked last among qualifying quarterbacks in passer rating (69.7) and completion rate (55.6%), but feels both will improve with increased comfort level.
“When you understand where to go with the ball and you have that confidence and understanding within the offense, you’re able to be accurate because you’re confident where you’re going with the ball,” Wilson said.
Trey Lance, 49ers:
Lance got by far the least time as a rookie among last year’s first-round picks, starting just two games when starter Jimmy Garoppolo was hurt. But the 49ers have no hesitation turning the offense to the unproven Lance, who brings a new element to San Francisco’s offense with his running ability and the arm to stretch the field.
Lance also has the most advantageous situation among the second-year QBs with a loaded roster that has almost all the key pieces back from a team that went to the NFC title game last season.
“Last year, I was definitely in a different spot mentally,” Lance said. “Just feeling a lot more confident this year, coming in, knowing what I’m doing, knowing the offense a lot better, knowing the guys a lot better. … I think it’ll be a great thing.”
Justin Fields, Bears:
Fields went from a loaded college team at Ohio State to an NFL team that was deficient on the offensive line, receiver and scheme in Chicago. The results reflected that as Fields completed only 58.9% of his passes with a 73.2 rating.
But he believes the struggles were a teaching tool and he can build on that this year under a new staff led by coach Matt Eberflus, who is using a more QB-friendly system.
“I don’t love failing, but you just have to be able to know how to bounce back, know how to get back in that mindset and get back rolling,” Fields said. “Drop it or whatever, learn from your mistakes, this and that and just keep on going each and every day.”
Mac Jones, Patriots:
The rookie with the most success last season was the one picked fifth among the first-rounders. It didn’t hurt that he stepped into the most stable situation with a solid roster and strong coaching staff led by Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
McDaniels is gone and Jones is ready to carry a much bigger load offensively then he did a year ago when he memorably earned one of his wins despite throwing only three passes on a windy night in Buffalo.
“He’s made tremendous strides,” Belichick said. “He did a great job last year but he’s starting it from a much much higher point this year than where he started last year. His offseason work has been significant.”
Davis Mills, Texans:
Mills was a pleasant surprise as a rookie after being taken in the third round. He took over the starting job in Week 3 and showed some promise in 11 starts on an overmatched Texans team. He had 11 TD passes and just three interceptions over his final six starts, including back-to-back December wins over the Jaguars and Chargers.
“I think I’ve developed a lot since the end of last season,” Mills said. “I think I felt the progression at the end of last year and then really taking it into the offseason, big momentum and stacking on it has allowed me to come out here and start playing really fast at the start of training camp.”
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AP Pro Football Writers Mark Long and Dennis Waszak Jr., and AP Sports Writers Kyle Hightower and Andy Seligman contributed to this report
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Winseck now leads Adparo®, the services division within Annexus Health
SEWICKLEY, Pa., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Annexus Health, Inc., the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey through its innovative solutions, today announced the recent addition of Barry Winseck as Chief of Service Delivery for Adparo®, the company's services division.
In his career of 35 years, including 20 years within the healthcare space, Winseck has contributed to the success of organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. In his new role with Annexus Health, he is responsible for engaging customers, identifying growth strategies, overseeing and managing budget, and developing robust operational plans to optimize the performance of the Adparo® business unit.
"We're thrilled to have Barry on board," said Brad Frazier, Co-Founder and President of Annexus Health. "His results-driven approach, enthusiasm, and genuine compassion for patients and their families are already making an impact here. I'm excited to see where his leadership takes Adparo®."
Launched in 2021 to a robust market response, Adparo® offers customized administrative support to help provider organizations manage the patient access journey. The Adparo® team of experienced financial counselors leverages the Annexus Health platform, AssistPoint®, to enhance the overall patient access workflow, thus helping to secure more financial assistance for more patients while improving the revenue stream and administrative output for the provider organization.
"We launched Adparo® after hearing time and time again from our provider customers that they simply lacked the resources—including human resources—to effectively manage the patient access journey," said Annexus Health Co-Founder and CEO Joe Baffone. "The explosive demand for Adparo® in the past year, as well as the over $2.2 billion in patient financial assistance we have helped to process, has made it clear that we have truly risen to the challenge of what was a tremendous unmet need. As Chief of Service Delivery, Barry will be instrumental in the continued growth and success of Adparo®."
"I am extremely honored and excited to join the Annexus Health team, as I too share Joe and Brad's passion for improving and simplifying healthcare," said Winseck. "Streamlining the process of connecting patients with much-needed assistance serves as a daily reminder of how the work we perform impacts the lives of others. I am greatly humbled by the opportunity to serve in a role responsible for such meaningful results."
Annexus Health is the leading healthcare technology company that is revolutionizing the patient access journey by delivering innovative solutions, including tech-enabled services, that reduce financial and administrative burdens to improve access, speed, and adherence to critical care. Learn more at annexushealth.com.
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Richland County mother found guilty in choking death of her son
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Richland County mother has been found guilty of Homicide by Child Abuse in the death of her son Thursday.
A jury heard testimony on Shakoya Darby, a woman accused of killing her son, Princeton Adams. She was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
On Christmas Day, 2018, first responders were called to Darby’s home. They found a neighbor performing CPR on the unresponsive 18-month-old Adams. EMS workers were able to resuscitate him and sent him to an area hospital.
Hospital staff found he had a broken leg, a broken wrist, and extensive brain damage. Adams needed to be on a ventilator and brain function never came back. He remained on life support until he died three years later.
Investigators said Darby provided different stories on how her son became injured. One version of events included an admission that her son had been struck by her boyfriend and didn’t call 911 for over four hours. Investigators said Darby also admitted to choking her son for over two minutes.
An autopsy found Princeton had died after being choked and suffering blood and oxygen deprivation. Medical experts testified his greatest chance for recovery would’ve been immediately after being injured.
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Second Quarter 2022 Revenue Up 90% Year-Over-Year to $21.3 Million
Second Quarter Net Income Up 58% Year-Over-Year to $2.6 Million, or $0.18 per Share
Company Raises Guidance to $70 Million-$75 Million for Full-Year 2022
HOUSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) ("Direct Digital" or the "Company"), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform through its operating companies Colossus Media, LLC ("Colossus Media"), Huddled Masses LLC ("Huddled Masses") and Orange142, LLC ("Orange142"), today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Mark Walker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Direct Digital, commented, "We are pleased to report record revenue for the second quarter of 2022, demonstrating the strong growth driven by our business model. By focusing on expanding both of our impactful buy- and sell-side business segments, we have been able to expand our portfolio and client reach, delivering increased topline revenue, and consequently, overall growth in our adjusted EBITDA."
Keith Smith, President of Direct Digital, added, "This quarter's results are a testament to Direct Digital's diverse and open digital marketplace business model. This, along with our supportive partner in Lafayette Square Loan Servicing, LLC, who has recently allowed us to extend our existing non-dilutive debt facility, has propelled the Company to exceptional results for the quarter, which we expect will provide us a strong remainder of the year. Consequently, Direct Digital will be raising guidance for full-year 2022."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights:
- Revenue increased to $21.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $10.1 million, or up 90% over the $11.2 million in the same period of 2021.
- Operating income increased $0.6 million, up 22%, to $3.1 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared to income of $2.5 million in the same period of 2021. Operating income was impacted by approximately $0.7 million of public company related costs for the quarter.
- Net income was $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022, up 58%, compared to $1.7 million in the same period of 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 18% to $3.6 million in the second quarter 2022, compared to $3.0 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net operating cash provided by operating activities for the six-months ended June 30, 2022 was $0.1 million, compared to a net operating cash of $2.6 million generated in the same period of 2021.
Business Highlights
- For the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, Direct Digital processed approximately 98 billion monthly impressions through its sell-side advertising segment, an increase of 176% over the same period of 2021, with over 643 billion bid requests for the quarter.
- In addition, the Company's sell-side advertising platforms received over six billion bid responses, an increase of over 857% over the same period in 2021, through 88,000 buyers for the quarter.
- The Company's buy-side advertising segment served over 152 customers, an increase of 18% compared to the same period of 2021.
Financial Outlook
Direct Digital's guidance assumes that the U.S. economy continues to recover, and there are no major COVID-19-related setbacks that may cause economic conditions to deteriorate or otherwise significantly reduce advertiser demand. Direct Digital plans to offer annual guidance and update it throughout the year. Accordingly, the Company estimates the following:
- For fiscal year 2022, Direct Digital is raising expectations for guidance by approximately 40% to increase from a range of $48.0 million-$52.0 million to $70 million-$75 million, or up 113% year-over-year growth at the mid-point, while targeting an Adjusted EBITDA Margin in the double digits.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
Direct Digital will host a conference call on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's quarterly results. The live webcast and replay can be accessed at https://ir.directdigitalholdings.com/. Please access the website at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot access the webcast, a replay will be available at https://ir.directdigitalholdings.com/ for a period of twelve months following the live webcast.
Footnote
(1) "Adjusted EBITDA" is a non-GAAP financial measure and Adjusted EBITDA Margin is an operating ratio derived from a non-GAAP financial measure. The section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below describes our usage of non-GAAP financial measures and provides reconciliations between historical GAAP and non-GAAP information contained in this press release.
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About Direct Digital Holdings
Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT), through its operating companies Colossus Media, LLC, Huddled Masses LLC and Orange142, LLC, brings state-of-the-art sell- and buy-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. Direct Digital Holdings' sell-side platform, Colossus Media, LLC, offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties. The company's subsidiaries Huddled Masses LLC and Orange142, LLC deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare to travel to financial services. Direct Digital Holdings, Inc's sell- and buy-side solutions manage approximately 88,000 clients monthly, generating over 98 billion impressions per month across display, CTV, in-app and other media channels. The company has been named a top minority-owned business by The Houston Business Journal.
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In addition to operating income and net income, we use these non-GAAP financial measures as measures of operational efficiency. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors for period-to-period comparisons of our business and in understanding and evaluating our operating results for the following reasons:
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- Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA in conjunction with GAAP financial measures for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget, as a measure of operating performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies and in communications with our board of directors concerning our financial performance; and
- Adjusted EBITDA provides consistency and comparability with our past financial performance, facilitates period-to-period comparisons of operations, and also facilitates comparisons with other peer companies, many of which use similar non-GAAP financial measures to supplement their GAAP results.
Our use of these non-GAAP financial measures has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under GAAP. The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income for each of the periods presented (however, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA Margin, an operating ratio derived from a non-GAAP financial measure, for a number of reasons, including due to the unknown effect, timing and potential significance of certain income statement items):
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California-based wing brand is bringing their award-winning family recipes to Florida, opening a new neighborhood wing spot at the Tri-City Plaza Shopping Center in Clearwater. The Epic Wings menu includes fresh, never frozen traditional and boneless wings, tenderloin strips, homemade breadsticks, sauces & dips, and their famous Epic Fries.
The official grand opening party will be on Saturday, August 20, from 1pm to 6pm and includes a Buy One Single Meal, Get One Free offer that runs through Sunday, August 28. Guests who visit the new location will experience fun activities, games, and a chance to win Free Wings For A Year!
The Clearwater franchise owner, Ty Jacob Leaf (T.J.), grew up in San Diego near Epic Wings. The brand is etched in many of his childhood memories, eating the famous wings at their weekend games and family events. "I hope to provide the same type of memories and experiences for the families in Clearwater; this is truly a full circle moment for me," said T.J. Taking a shot at the restaurant business will be a slam dunk for T.J. After playing basketball for the UCLA Bruins, T.J. played for the Indiana Pacers and the Portland Trail Blazers.
2022 continues to be a year of rapid expansion and evolution. "Opening an Epic Wings in Florida marks an exciting time in the company's growth, says President Rob Streett. "Epic Wings is well positioned to bring our always fresh, best-selling wings to new markets, and the Clearwater community is an excellent fit for us. We look forward to becoming this community's go-to neighborhood spot for wings and family fun."
Single & Double Meals - Choice of Tenderloin Strips, Boneless Wings, Original Buffalo Wings served with carrots, celery, house-made dressings, and hot oven-fresh bread sticks
Buffalo Sauces - Range from Mild, Medium, Hot, and Atomic, and other flavors include Original BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Lemon Pepper, and Sweet Chili
Buffalo Pizza Sticks - Homemade bread sticks topped with signature buffalo sauce, melted cheese, and boneless buffalo chicken served with ranch for dipping
Epic Fries - Crispy fresh-cut fries with melted cheese and boneless buffalo chicken, finished with a chipotle-ranch dressing
Epic Chicken Salad - Fresh romaine lettuce, green bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and pepperoncini topped with chicken tossed in your choice of sauce
Epic Wings has been family-owned and operated since 1982. Formerly known as Wings N' Things, the family was the first to bring Buffalo Wings to the West Coast. The menu features award-winning family recipes, including fresh, never frozen, traditional, and boneless wings, tenderloin strips, pizza sticks, fries, salads, and homemade breadsticks and dips. Epic Wings is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with special events and offers planned throughout this year. Epic Wings operates 30 locations, with additional stores opening in California, Texas, and Illinois.
AWARDS
2022-San Diego-Union Tribune Readers Poll - Voted Best Wings 10 Years In A Row
2022-The Press Enterprise Readers' Choice Award - Voted Best Wings Inland Empire
2022- Entrepreneur Magazine "The 150 Hottest New Brands" - Ranked #7
2022- Phoenix New Times Readers' Poll - Voted Best Wings.
Epic Wings is located at Tri-City Plaza 5300 E Bay Dr #300, Clearwater, FL 33764, and is open for dine-in, to-go, and delivery Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday & Saturday from 11am to 11pm.
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Sir Elton John and Mariah Carey join stars paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John
Sir Elton John and Mariah Carey have joined the host of famous faces who have paid tribute to the “beautiful and courageous” Dame Olivia Newton-John, following her death aged 73.
The British-born singer died “peacefully” at her ranch in southern California on Monday morning, surrounded by family and friends, her widower confirmed.
After the news broke, famous names from the worlds of television, film and music took to social media to share memories and send condolences to her family.
Veteran singer Sir Elton shared a collection of photos of him and Dame Olivia together on Instagram as he remembered his “warm and loving friend”.
Olivia Newton-John in Grease (Alamy/PA)
He wrote: “The saddest of news to wake up to. Olivia was a beautiful and courageous woman, who I never heard complain about her illness.
“A beautiful voice and a warm and loving friend. I will miss her so much. Condolences to her family and loved ones.”
Pop titan Carey recalled the “moment she will never, ever forget” when she got to perform Hopelessly Devoted To You alongside the Grease star in Melbourne, Australia.
She said she first “fell in love” with Dame Olivia’s voice as a child and felt “blessed” to be in her presence on many occasions.
Alongside a selection of photos of them performing together, the singer described her as “the kindest, most generous and lovely person she had ever met”.
Sir Rod Stewart hailed his “great friend” as the “perfect lady”, adding that she was “gorgeous, with great poise and with a certain Aussie sophistication”.
The singer also revealed that her black spandex trousers in the classic last scene of 1978’s Grease were the inspiration behind his style in his Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? track released in the same year.
Oprah Winfrey recalled a dinner she had with Dame Olivia in 2019, remarking on how her positive outlook on her cancer diagnosis was “infectious”.
Pop megastar Kylie Minogue said Dame Olivia “was and always will be” an inspiration to her.
“Since I was ten years old, I have loved and looked up to Olivia Newton John,” the singer wrote on Twitter.
“And, I always will. (Just like this picture @nfsaonline) She was, and always will be, an inspiration to me in so many, many ways.
“My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. x ONJ4EVER.”
Sharing a picture of the pair together, Peter Andre hailed her as “a true icon” who was “warm, kind and caring to everyone”.
“I will never forget this night. I had the privilege of performing alongside Olivia Newton John for the Spina Bifida charity concert in Australia,” he said.
“She was warm, kind and caring to everyone backstage. She was the same every time we met.
“A true icon. Sad day.”
Nancy Sinatra said although she had not known Dame Olivia personally, she had admired her for “the way she faced her health battles”.
“Beautiful & strong, she fought to the end,” she wrote.
“My heart goes out to her family & all who love her. It’s just not fair.
“Godspeed, Olivia. We’ll always be hopelessly devoted to you.”
Dionne Warwick, who recorded a duet with Newton-John in 2006, tweeted: “Another angelic voice has been added to the Heavenly Choir.
“Not only was Olivia a dear friend, but one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of recording and performing with. I will most definitely miss her.
“She now Rests in the Arms of the Heavenly Father.”
US singer Richard Marx, who also duetted with Dame Olivia, said he would “miss her every day”.
“My heart is broken. Rest now, sweet friend,” he wrote on Twitter.
“You were as kind and loving a person as there’s ever been. I’ll miss you every day.”
Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin recalled starring alongside Dame Olivia in the 1996 film It’s My Party, one of the first films to address the topic of Aids patients dying with dignity.
She said on Twitter: “I am SO saddened at the news of the passing of Olivia Newton John.
“I remember being so star struck when I met her at my first Hollywood gathering for Paramount.
“She was the sweetest and brightest light and I loved getting to know her on It’s My Party. RIP dear, sweet Olivia.”
British actor Sanjeev Bhaskar recalled the actress’s kindness during a brief encounter many years prior.
“Ah so sad. I met Olivia Newton John once many years ago. In that 5 min chat I felt like I’d been blessed,” he said.
“She didn’t know me from a pumpkin but was so warm, interested and charming. I was hopelessly devoted to her all over again.”
Hollywood star Antonio Banderas tweeted: “Rest in peace, Olivia Newton-John. Deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.”
American filmmaker and actor James Gunn called her his “first real crush” and revealed he previously bought her home in Malibu.
“Really sad to hear about the passing of Olivia Newton-John,” he tweeted.
“My first real crush as a kid.
“I loved Grease & her music & I coincidentally also bought & lived in for a while the wonderful home she built in Malibu. May she Rest In Peace.”
US actress Rosanna Arquette, who won a best supporting actress Bafta for her performance in 1985’s Desperately Seeking Susan, was also among those paying tribute.
She tweeted: “Fly with the angels Olivia Newton John.”
Filmmaker Edgar Wright, whose credits include Last Night In Soho and Baby Driver, tweeted: “Olivia Newton John so completely dominated the charts and Top Of The Pops when I was a kid, it felt like she WAS pop music.
“And yes, Xanadu is still a stone cold classic song. RIP.”
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County prosecutors have charged a man for allegedly leaving a handgun accessible to children, which later resulted in the accidental shooting death of a 13-year-old boy.
The 60-year-old Grand Rapids man was charged with involuntary manslaughter, Prosecutor Christopher Becker announced Thursday, Aug. 11. The man is expected to be arraigned in Kent County District Court sometime Thursday.
The lone charge stems from a May 28 incident in what police called an “accidental shooting.”
On that day, Grand Rapids police responded to a home in the 800 block of Alpine Avenue NW and found Gabriel Hojnacki, a student at Kenowa Hills Middle School, gravely injured. Hojnacki later died at a hospital.
Prosecutors initially authorized a careless discharge count against a 13-year-old boy.
Becker previously told MLive/The Grand Rapids Press the charged 13-year-old likely will receive a probationary sentence as punishment. He also said that a term of juvenile detention is also possible for the teen, but they are typically only held for extended periods in “extreme circumstances.”
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Andhra Pradesh: Teachers will intensify stir from August 16, says APTF president
‘Education policy has accentuated dropout rate in govt. schools’
The members of the Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ Federation (APTF) picketed the Prakasam Bhavan on Thursday to press their 11-point charter of demands.
Teachers led by APTF State president Ch. Manjula raised slogans against the YSRCP government, alleging that it has remained indifferent to their stir which entered the 100 th day on Thursday.
The protesters opposed the State government’s education policy, claiming that it had accentuated the dropout rate in the government schools. “More than 6 lakh students of State-run schools have taken transfer certificates following the government’s decision to merge classes three, four and five with high schools. The YSRCP government’s education policy goes against the Union government’s policy of providing primary education to students in their mother tongue,” said the APTF State president said.
The teachers would intensify stir from August 16 by organising a month-long fast as the government has turned a deaf ear to their protracted struggle, she said.
The teachers raised slogans demanding withdrawal of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and G.O. 117, merger of schools and continuation of both Telugu and English as the medium of instruction in schools.
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They also demanded release of schedule for transfers and promotions and filling up vacancies in State-run schools.
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TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is honouring one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen by issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation celebrating the life and artistic legacy of Canada's own Oscar Peterson. Called "the man with four hands" by jazz great and admirer Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson rose to the top of the music world through more than six decades of electrifying piano performances and unforgettable compositions such as Hymn to Freedom, Blues Etude and The Canadiana Suite. The coin was unveiled today before family and friends gathered in Toronto's Roy Thompson Hall, a stage well known to Mr. Peterson. It will begin circulating on August 15, to coincide with his birthday.
"The Mint is passionate about celebrating stories of exceptional Canadians on its coins and I am delighted that Oscar Peterson, the first Canadian musician to appear on a circulation coin, is being celebrated as one of the world's most respected and influential jazz artists of all time," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "Mr. Peterson's music and legendary performances have brought joy to millions of music lovers in Canada and around the world and we are proud to honour him, through this coin, for his exceptional contributions to Canadian music and culture."
The Oscar Peterson commemorative circulation coin was designed by artist Valentine De Landro, an accomplished comic book artist, illustrator, and designer from Ajax, Ontario. His design features Oscar Peterson at the piano, with his hands in full motion, from which emerges a flowing musical scale showing two closing bars of his famous Hymn to Freedom. Mr. Peterson's name completes the design.
"Throughout Oscar's career he received many awards and honours, each of which meant a great deal to him. During the nearly fifteen years since his passing, there have been more. All of them humbling. All of them a source of pride. The addition of this commemorative circulation coin bearing his likeness is something neither he nor I could ever have imagined," said Kelly Peterson. "Knowing that Canadians now, and for generations to come, will hold this coin and be reminded of Oscar Peterson or be inspired to learn about him for the first time evokes emotions challenging to describe. I am deeply, profoundly honoured. Oscar was a great pianist and composer. He was a staunch advocate for human rights. Above all, he was always a proud Canadian. As his music is timeless, so too now will he be a part of the Canadian consciousness forever."
Growing up in Little Burgundy, the neighbourhood that was the hub of Montreal's black community, Oscar Peterson was taught, by his father and his older sister Daisy, the value of a music education from a very early age. Raised on the classics, he quickly mastered the piano and honed his craft through popular music to become one of the most acclaimed jazz musicians of all time. Over a more than 60-year career, he made over 400 recordings and his famous Oscar Peterson Trio performed around the world. He won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted in Canada's Music Hall of Fame in 1978. A first-time Juno Awards nominee in 1977, he won Best Jazz Album, as The Oscar Peterson Four, in 1987. He was also made a Companion of the Order of Canada by the late Ramon Hnatyshyn, Governor General of Canada.
In 1962, he composed Hymn to Freedom, which became an anthem of the 1960s civil rights movement whose musical and social influence continues to resonate today. His Canadiana Suite was an epic and moving tribute to the country he loved and always called home.
The impact of Oscar Peterson's work and life story transcends generations: inspiring countless artists who themselves became music icons, and still attracting new generations to his music and to his craft. Numerous music schools and scholarships have been founded in his honour. Mr. Peterson died in 2007 at the age of 82.
"When I was a child traveling the world with my dad, I remember being curious about the figures on each country's currency. It was an opportunity to learn about the history of where I was visiting. One thing that has always been important to me is that as Canadians, we take the time to explore our history - all aspects of it," said Céline Peterson. "Knowing that Canadians at home and anyone who visits from abroad will hold the opportunity to learn about a formidable figure in our nation's history in the palm of their hand, brings me an immense amount of joy. My dad being given this recognition by the Royal Canadian Mint is something I never would have even thought to imagine because to me, he is and always will be, dad."
The Oscar Peterson circulation coin is limited to a mintage of three million coins, of which two million feature a purple accent, Oscar Peterson's favourite colour. It will reach Canadians through their change as bank branches and businesses replenish their inventories of $1 circulation coins.
The coloured and uncoloured circulation coin can be purchased together as part of a six-piece Collector Keepsake coin set. They are packaged in a richly illustrated collector card that contains one of each currently circulating coin, from five cents to two dollars. Other collector products adding to the celebration of Oscar Peterson's legacy include special wrap rolls of 25 one-dollar circulation coins, in coloured and uncoloured versions, as well as 1 oz. fine silver and pure gold versions of the circulation coin design.
These collectibles can be ordered as of today by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or online at www.mint.ca/oscarpeterson. They are also available at the Royal Canadian Mint's Ottawa and Winnipeg boutiques, as well as through the Mint's global network of dealers and distributors, including participating Canada Post outlets.
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is recognized as one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high quality coinage products and related services on an international scale. For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Images of the circulation coin and related collector products are available here.
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TORONTO, ON — Alan Nichols had a history of depression and other medical issues, but none were life-threatening. When the 61-year-old Canadian was hospitalized in June 2019 over fears he might be suicidal, he asked his brother to “bust him out” as soon as possible.
Within a month, Nichols submitted a request to be euthanized and he was killed, despite concerns raised by his family and a nurse practitioner.
His application for euthanasia listed only one health condition as the reason for his request to die: hearing loss.
Nichols’ family reported the case to police and health authorities, arguing that he lacked the capacity to understand the process and was not suffering unbearably — among the requirements for euthanasia. They say he was not taking needed medication, wasn't using the cochlear implant that helped him hear, and that hospital staffers improperly helped him request euthanasia.
“Alan was basically put to death,” his brother Gary Nichols said.
Disability experts say the story is not unique in Canada, which arguably has the world’s most permissive euthanasia rules — allowing people with serious disabilities to choose to be killed in the absence of any other medical issue.
Many Canadians support euthanasia and the advocacy group Dying With Dignity says the procedure is “driven by compassion, an end to suffering and discrimination and desire for personal autonomy.” But human rights advocates say the country's regulations lack necessary safeguards, devalue the lives of disabled people and are prompting doctors and health workers to suggest the procedure to those who might not otherwise consider it.
Equally troubling, advocates say, are instances in which people have sought to be killed because they weren’t getting adequate government support to live.
Canada is set to expand euthanasia access next year, but these advocates say the system warrants further scrutiny now.
Euthanasia “cannot be a default for Canada’s failure to fulfill its human rights obligations,” said Marie-Claude Landry, the head of its Human Rights Commission.
Landry said she shares the “grave concern” voiced last year by three U.N. human rights experts, who wrote that Canada’s euthanasia law appeared to violate the agency’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They said the law had a “discriminatory impact” on disabled people and was inconsistent with Canada’s obligations to uphold international human rights standards.
Tim Stainton, director of the Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship at the University of British Columbia, described Canada’s law as “probably the biggest existential threat to disabled people since the Nazis’ program in Germany in the 1930s.”
During his recent trip to Canada, Pope Francis blasted what he has labeled the culture of waste that considers elderly and disabled people disposable. “We need to learn how to listen to the pain” of the poor and most marginalized, Francis said, lamenting the “patients who, in place of affection, are administered death.”
Canada prides itself on being liberal and accepting, said David Jones, director of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre in Britain, “but what’s happening with euthanasia suggests there may be a darker side.”
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Euthanasia, where doctors use drugs to kill patients, is legal in seven countries — Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain — plus several states in Australia.
Other jurisdictions, including several U.S. states, permit assisted suicide — in which patients take the lethal drug themselves, typically in a drink prescribed by a doctor.
In Canada, the two options are referred to as medical assistance in dying, though more than 99.9% of such deaths are euthanasia. There were more than 10,000 deaths by euthanasia last year, an increase of about a third from the previous year.
Canada’s road to allowing euthanasia began in 2015, when its highest court declared that outlawing assisted suicide deprived people of their dignity and autonomy. It gave national leaders a year to draft legislation.
The resulting 2016 law legalized both euthanasia and assisted suicide for people aged 18 and over provided they met certain conditions: They had to have a serious condition, disease or disability that was in an advanced, irreversible state of decline and enduring “unbearable physical or mental suffering that cannot be relieved under conditions that patients consider acceptable.” Their death also had to be “reasonably foreseeable,” and the request for euthanasia had to be approved by at least two physicians.
The law was later amended to allow people who are not terminally ill to choose death, significantly broadening the number of eligible people. Critics say that change removed a key safeguard aimed at protecting people with potentially years or decades of life left.
Today, any adult with a serious illness, disease or disability can seek help in dying.
Canadian health minister Jean-Yves Duclos said the country’s euthanasia law “recognizes the rights of all persons ... as well as the inherent and equal value of every life.”
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The countries that allow euthanasia and assisted suicide vary in how they administer and regulate the practices, but Canada has several policies that set it apart from others. For example:
— Unlike Belgium and the Netherlands, where euthanasia has been legal for two decades, Canada doesn’t have monthly commissions to review potentially troubling cases, although it does publish yearly reports of euthanasia trends.
— Canada is the only country that allows nurse practitioners, not just doctors, to end patients’ lives. Medical authorities in its two largest provinces, Ontario and Quebec, explicitly instruct doctors not to indicate on death certificates if people died from euthanasia.
— Belgian doctors are advised to avoid mentioning euthanasia to patients since it could be misinterpreted as medical advice. The Australian state of Victoria forbids doctors from raising euthanasia with patients. There are no such restrictions in Canada. The association of Canadian health professionals who provide euthanasia tells physicians and nurses to inform patients if they might qualify to be killed, as one of their possible “clinical care options.”
— Canadian patients are not required to have exhausted all treatment alternatives before seeking euthanasia, as is the case in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Still, Duclos said there were adequate safeguards in place, including “stringent eligibility criteria” to ensure no disabled people were being encouraged or coerced into ending their lives. Government figures show more than 65% of people are being euthanized due to cancer, followed by heart problems, respiratory issues and neurological conditions.
Theresia Degener, a professor of law and disability studies at the Protestant University for Applied Sciences in northwestern Germany, said allowing euthanasia based exclusively on disability was a clear human rights violation.
“The implication of (Canada’s) law is that a life with disability is automatically less worth living and that in some cases, death is preferable,” said Degener.
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Alan Nichols lost his hearing after brain surgery at age 12 and suffered a stroke in recent years, but he lived mostly on his own. “He needed some help from us, but he was not so disabled that he qualified for euthanasia,” said Gary Nichols.
In one of the assessments filed by a nurse practitioner before Nichols was killed, she noted his history of seizures, frailty and “a failure to thrive.” She also wrote that Nichols had hearing and vision loss.
The Nichols family were horrified that his death appeared to be approved based partly on Alan's hearing loss and had other concerns about how Alan was euthanized. They lodged complaints with the British Columbia agency that regulates doctors and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, asking for criminal charges. They also wrote to Canada’s minister of justice.
“Somebody needs to take responsibility so that it never happens to another family,” said Trish Nichols, Gary’s wife. “I am terrified of my husband or another relative being put in the hospital and somehow getting these (euthanasia) forms in their hand.”
The hospital says Alan Nichols made a valid request for euthanasia and that, in line with patient privacy, it was not obligated to inform relatives or include them in treatment discussions.
The provincial regulatory agency, British Columbia’s College of Doctors and Surgeons, told the family it could not proceed without a police investigation. In March, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Cpl. Patrick Maisonneuve emailed the relatives to say he had reviewed the documentation and concluded Alan Nichols "met the criteria” for euthanasia.
The family’s parliamentary representative, Laurie Throness, asked British Columbia’s health minister for a public investigation, calling the death “deeply disturbing.”
The health minister, Adrian Dix, said the province’s oversight unit reviewed the case and “has not referred it for any further inquiry.” He pointed out that the euthanasia law does not allow for families to review euthanasia requests or be privy to hospitals’ decisions.
Trudo Lemmens, chair of health law and policy at the University of Toronto, said it was “astonishing” that authorities concluded Nichols’ death was justified.
“This case demonstrates that the rules are too loose and that even when people die who shouldn’t have died, there is almost no way to hold the doctors and hospitals responsible,” he said.
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Some disabled Canadians have decided to be killed in the face of mounting bills.
Before being euthanized in August 2019 at age 41, Sean Tagert struggled to get the 24-hour-a-day care he needed. The government provided Tagert, who had Lou Gehrig’s disease, with 16 hours of daily care at his home in Powell River, British Columbia. He spent about 264 Canadian dollars ($206) a day to pay coverage during the other eight hours.
Health authorities proposed that Tagert move to an institution, but he refused, saying he would be too far from his young son. He called the suggestion “a death sentence” in an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Before his death, Tagert had raised more than CA$16,000 ($12,400) to buy specialized medical equipment he needed to live at home with caretakers. But it still wasn't enough.
“I know I’m asking for change,” Tagert wrote in a Facebook post before his death. “I just didn’t realize that was an unacceptable thing to do.”
Stainton, the University of British Columbia professor, pointed out that no province or territory provides a disability benefit income above the poverty line. In some regions, he said, it is as low as CA$850 ($662) a month — less than half the amount the government provided to people unable to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heidi Janz, an assistant adjunct professor in Disability Ethics at the University of Alberta, said “a person with disabilities in Canada has to jump through so many hoops to get support that it can often be enough to tip the scales” and lead them to euthanasia.
Duclos, the national health minister, told The Associated Press that he could not comment on specific cases but said all jurisdictions have a broad range of policies to support disabled people. He acknowledged “disparities in access to services and supports across the country.”
Other disabled people say the easy availability of euthanasia has led to unsettling and sometimes frightening discussions.
Roger Foley, who has a degenerative brain disorder and is hospitalized in London, Ontario, was so alarmed by staffers mentioning euthanasia that he began secretly recording some of their conversations.
In one recording obtained by the AP, the hospital’s director of ethics told Foley that for him to remain in the hospital, it would cost “north of $1,500 a day.” Foley replied that mentioning fees felt like coercion and asked what plan there was for his long-term care.
“Roger, this is not my show,” the ethicist responded. “My piece of this was to talk to you, (to see) if you had an interest in assisted dying.”
Foley said he had never previously mentioned euthanasia. The hospital says there is no prohibition on staff raising the issue.
Catherine Frazee, a professor emerita at Toronto’s Ryerson University, said cases like Foley’s were likely just the tip of the iceberg.
“It’s difficult to quantify it, because there is no easy way to track these cases, but I and other advocates are hearing regularly from disabled people every week who are considering (euthanasia),” she said.
Frazee cited the case of Candice Lewis, a 25-year-old woman who has cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Lewis’ mother, Sheila Elson, took her to an emergency room in Newfoundland five years ago. During her hospital stay, a doctor said Lewis was a candidate for euthanasia and that if her mother chose not to pursue it, that would be “selfish,” Elson told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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Canada has tweaked its euthanasia rules since they were first enacted six years ago, but critics say more needs to be done — especially as Canada expands access further.
Next year, the country is set to allow people to be killed exclusively for mental health reasons. It is also considering extending euthanasia to “mature” minors — children under 18 who meet the same requirements as adults.
Chantalle Aubertin, spokeswoman for Canadian Justice Minister David Lametti, said in an email that the government had taken into account concerns raised by the disabled community when it added safeguards to its euthanasia regulations last year. Those changes included that people were to be informed of all services, such as mental health support and palliative care, before asking to die.
Aubertin said those and other measures would “help to honor the difficult and personal decisions of some Canadians to end their suffering on their own terms, while enshrining important safeguards to protect the vulnerable.”
Dr. Jean Marmoreo, a family physician who regularly provides euthanasia services in Ontario, has called for specialized panels to provide a second opinion in difficult cases.
“I think this is not something you want to rush, but at the same time, if the person has made a considered request for this and they meet the eligibility criteria, then they should not be denied their right to a dignified death,” she said.
Landry, Canada's human rights commissioner, said leaders should listen to the concerns of those facing hardships who believe euthanasia is their only option. She called for social and economic rights to be enshrined in Canadian law to ensure people can get adequate housing, health care and support.
“In an era where we recognize the right to die with dignity, we must do more to guarantee the right to live with dignity,” she said.
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- During the pandemic, hirings have surpassed 1750 new workforce additions.
- Today, a significant share of the product units are produced and shipped to different clients world-wide since
HEREDIA, Costa Rica, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Intel's celebration of its 25th anniversary in Costa Rica, the company officially inaugurated the Assembly and Test factory located in San Antonio de Belen. The event counted with the participation of Costa Rica's president, Rodrigo Chaves, and several of his ministers.
The manufacturing facilities in the country started to operate with assembly and test end-to-end processes in September 2021 (testing operation exportations began during April 2020), but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the site had not been officially inaugurated.
Today, a significant share of server units products offered by Intel to global markets are tested, and shipped in Costa Rica, this increases the relevance of local operations within Intel's IDM 2.0 global strategy. These operations are part of the Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations organization of the company. Once the manufacturing process of silicon wafers is completed at Intel fabs, the components are cut off and shipped into a center of assembly and test. Each chip is assembled inside a package that protects and allows it to connect to other components. Finally, its functionality is tested out.
"Costa Rica is a fitting location for this important expansion of our assembly and test operations. The work we do here is critical to rebalancing the global semiconductor supply chain and supplying the industry with much-needed chips," said Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel. "We appreciate the partnership, passion, and commitment from the government, the community, and the local ecosystem since we opened our first operation 25 years ago and look forward to many more."
Through all its 25 years of operations, today Intel Costa Rica has the biggest and complex logistics: a workforce that surpasses 3700 collaborators, job opportunities for more than 5600 contingent workers, 26.000 square meters across its plant, and 17.000 square meters of multioperation engineering laboratories centered in software, hardware, and platforms, as well as the most specialized service center of its time.
Rodrigo Chaves, President of the Republic, shared, "For our country, being able to count on Intel these last 25 years has been a blessing, because the jobs generated by this company have translated into benefits for the entire country. This 25-year commitment between Costa Rica and Intel is strengthened with the inauguration of this Assembly and Test plant. This also tells us that there is outstanding human talent in the country to enhance the technologies of companies of this type".
Operations are consolidating
Keyvan Esfarjani, Chief Global Operations Officer and Executive Vice President of Intel, shared, "The Intel Costa Rica team is a critical part of Intel's global assembly and test manufacturing, and I am proud of them for achieving this 25-year milestone. It is a testament to the world-class execution of our teams. In addition, I appreciate our strong partnerships with the government and our suppliers." The factory is continuing to progress with the installation of the necessary equipment to reach its maximum capacity, including edge technologies with prediction capabilities, robotics, and autonomous management, giving an impulse to the region's 4.0 industry.
This growth has been possible thanks to different factors, such as the existing infrastructure, the synergy with already established operations in the site, human talent, the regime of free zone and juridical certainty, which gave Intel a favorable option to amplify its capacity in Costa Rica.
The Minister of Foreign Trade, Manuel Tovar, said, "25 years ago, Intel chose Costa Rica to be its home. The talent of many Costa Ricans launched the operations of this company, which today confirms, that the decision of choosing our country was the correct one. From the Assembly and Test Operations Plant in Costa Rica, products are manufactured and exported to many corners of the world and have allowed the country to occupy important positions in increasingly sophisticated global value chains".
He also mentioned that, "the company's three centers of excellence in the country generates around 3,500 direct, quality jobs for Costa Ricans, which translates into opportunities, development and well-being for many families".
High-value operations
"We create world-changing technology that improves the lives of every person on the planet, The passion, commitment, and innovation of Costa Rican talent have been crucial for this evolution, which allow us to keep increasing our value for the corporation through our three centers of excellence, generating a positive impact. The country must continue promoting its competitiveness constantly as it happens in the rest of the world", said Ileana Rojas, Design Engineering Group and General Manager, Intel Costa Rica.
For his part, Chairman of the Board of CINDE, Eric Scharf, added, "This Intel growth is one more proof of the capacity of Costa Rican talent and our favorable investment climate for carrying out assembly and testing operations in Costa Rica to meet the strong global demand for semiconductors. We congratulate Intel on the official inauguration of this plant. We also acknowledge its significant mark on the country as a promoter of technology transfer, positioning us as a key destination for foreign direct investment (FDI)".
Intel Costa Rica counts on three big centers of excellence:
1. The Center of Research & Development (R&D): Currently the biggest engineering hub and the major exporter of these services across the country, dedicated to designing, prototype, testing and validation of integrated circuits solutions, software and platforms. Here 48% of the workforce is employed.
2. Assembly and Testing of Chips: here 27% of the Manufacture and Supply Chain organization is hired, and it performs assembly, testing of server products offered by Intel at the market.
3. The Center of Global Services: designs, performs and transforms multifunctional business processes at a global scale across Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing and supply chain offering high value in innovation and business transformation. Costa Rica is the major finance hub in the corporation with more than 440 employees working on finance modernization globally. Here other 25% of the workforce is employed.
Commitment with the country
Besides the operations, Intel continues to invest in the country and its people. For this year, the goal is to reach 1000 students with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs through a donation of more than $100 thousand dollars to advance education across this area, from school and his schools to higher education. Also, Intel donated 16 robotic arms and the necessary training for educational instructors in charge of professional technical college equipment in the country, in order to improve the learning of students in matters of robotics and programming.
Currently and in the upcoming months it is expected that there will be about 100 open positions in areas such as production technicians, manufacturing and maintenance supervisors, process engineers, among other activities required in the assembly and testing fab. Additionally, there are job opportunities available with the student-worker program. All the requirements can be consulted only at www.intel.com/jobs.
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Man survives lightning strike caught on camera
NOTTOWAY COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) - It’s important to stay safe and aware of the weather if lightning is in the area.
A Virginia man knows that all too well after a bolt of lightning sent him to the hospital.
It happened just a day after three people were killed and another injured in a lightning strike outside the White House.
“We heard the loud boom, and it was enough to rattle the house pretty much,” Donna Pridemore said.
It’s been a shocking few days for Donna Pridemore and her family.
She said her husband, 52-year-old Bobby Pridemore, was moving cows in a pasture behind his home on Friday evening during what appeared to be a lull in the storm.
“What he was doing should have took five minutes,” she said.
When he went to close a latch to a gate, lightning struck 200 yards away, sending a current down the fence line and knocking him back several feet.
Security footage from the family’s property shows the lightning strike the fence.
Donna Pridemore said he recalled a large ball of light coming at him before knocking him a few feet back.
“He said, but the first thing that comes to his mind was the pain he felt in his side in his arm,” Donna Pridemore said. “He said he truly thought his right arm was gone.”
Bobby Pridemore somehow found the strength in his left hand to answer a call from his daughter and instructed her to call 911.
He then pulled himself up on his four-wheeler. Video shows him racing back to his home, where he was met by emergency crews.
“They start monitoring him and then we realized he has about a 50-cent, about the size of a 50-cent piece, burn on his left hip,” Donna Pridemore said. “His right fingers were burned where he was holding the chain to lock the gate.”
With the current entering his body on his right side and leaving his left, doctors at the hospital said Bobby Pridemore is lucky he didn’t suffer any damage to his heart.
“There were so many other scenarios that this could have went a lot worse,” Donna Pridemore said. “If he had been hit any closer, he probably wouldn’t be here.”
Bobby Pridemore is also a thyroid cancer survivor, and the couple’s daughter Kaitlyn Pridemore suffered a severed aorta during a routine gallbladder surgery back in 2020 and is still in physical therapy.
“Things like this, normally as scary and as hard as they can be, truly, truly bring out the real blessings that you have in life because, yeah, we still have him and we still have her,” Donna Pridemore said.
The family of three is still beating the odds together.
The Pridemores tested their luck Saturday night after neighbors brought them a few Powerball tickets.
“I looked online to see if we were, you know, he happened to win. And they weren’t winners but literally, the first thing that comes to my mind was, we are winners,” Donna Pridemore said.
When the Mega Millions jackpot topped $1 billion last month, the odds of winning were lower than the odds of being struck by lightning.
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STOCKHOLM (AP) _ Neonode Inc. (NEON) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.5 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Stockholm-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents.
The developer of touch-based technologies posted revenue of $1.3 million in the period.
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If you plan on sending packages through the U.S. Postal Service this holiday season, prepare to pay a bit more in postage. The agency announced plans for a temporary price increase during the peak holiday season on Thursday.
"This temporary rate adjustment is similar to ones in past years that help cover extra handling costs to ensure a successful peak season," the statement said.
If get the expected approval of the Postal Regulatory Commission, the temporary rates will go into effect on Oct. 2 and run until Jan. 22, 2023.
Both commercial and retail domestic shippers will be affected. The prices for packages shipped via Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail could increase by anywhere from 25 cents to more than $6.
Those using First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select and USPS Retail Ground can also expect to pay more to ship their packages.
The Post Office said the temporary price increase will keep the agency competitive with other shippers — many of which also typically add surcharges during peak seasons — and help cover the extra costs that are anticipated during the peak holiday season.
Similar price increases were instituted last year during the peak holiday seasons as well. Both are part of the agency's 10-year plan, Delivering for America, which aims to make the organization "self-sustaining and high performing."
Earlier this year, the Postal Service Reform Act became law. The legislation's main aim was to help the agency stabilize its finances, which had been weighed down by mandatory benefit payments.
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, today announced that it now offers a selection of RockeTape, powered by Blueshift, a one-of-a-kind structured air thermal insulation tape for the world's hottest and coolest spots, through its Fulfilled by Digi-Key program.
The RockeTape family of products leverages Blueshift's patented AeroZero® structured air polymeric aerogel technology to deliver a market-leading combination of low thermal conductivity and diffusivity. This line of thin and lightweight thermal insulation tape delivers peak performance in some of the most demanding applications on or off planet. Its structured air aerogel composition delivers superior thermal insulation performance and protection when compared to traditional polyimide film tape. With its thin flexible film and standardized narrow-width roll format, RockeTape is easy to apply onto sensitive devices and surfaces to provide protection from extreme temperature fluctuations and overheating.
Initial products in the RockeTape launch include:
- AZS: AeroZero® polyimide aerogel + Silicone Adhesive
- GRS: AeroZero® polyimide aerogel + Graphite + Silicone Adhesive
- PIS: AeroZero® polyimide aerogel + Polyimide + Silicone Adhesive
"Digi-Key Electronics is pleased to offer Blueshift's RockeTape," said Anissa Lauer, senior product manager at Digi-Key. "We are always looking for ways to bring the latest advancements of thermal insulation technology to our customers. Blueshift will help Digi-Key penetrate market segments that have a need for an insulative as well as a high temperature tape."
"Blueshift prides itself on a fast, focused, and flexible approach to thermal protection systems. With our RockeTape launch, we needed a partner capable of matching our passion, commitment, and reach," said Tim Burbey, president of Blueshift. "Digi-Key Electronics' reputation as the most advanced and comprehensive marketplace for electronic components means our products will be placed at the epicenter of the component marketplace."
For more information about Blueshift and to order from their product portfolio, please visit the Digi-Key website.
About Digi-Key Electronics
Digi-Key Electronics, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minn., USA, is recognized as both the leader and continuous innovator in the high service distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. As the original pioneer in this space, Digi-Key provides more than 13.4 million components from over 2,300 quality name-brand manufacturers with an industry-leading breadth and depth of product in stock and available for immediate shipment. Beyond the products that drive technology innovation, Digi-Key also supports design engineers and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. Additional information can be found at digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Blueshift
Blueshift designs and delivers advanced technologies with expertise that enables customer products to survive and thrive in extreme environments in ways that improve efficiency and protect critical components. Blueshift's structured air processing technology is one of the most advanced processes in the world. The company establishes credibility and trust with customers coupled by expertise in multi-layer, high-performance thermal materials. To learn more, visit www.blueshiftmaterials.com and on LinkedIn.
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Aug. 12
1948 — In the second game of a doubleheader, the Cleveland Indians beat the St. Louis Browns 26-3 with a 29-hit barrage. The Indians set a major league record as 14 different players hit safely.
1964 — Mickey Mantle hit a home run both left- and right-handed in a 7-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. It was the 10th time in his career and a major league record for switch-hit homers in a game.
1966 — Art Shamsky of the Cincinnati Reds connected for three home runs in a 14-11, 13-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Crosley Field. Two of the homers came in the 10th and 11th innings.
1970 — Curt Flood lost his $41 million antitrust suit against baseball.
1974 — Nolan Ryan of the California Angels set an American League record by striking out 19 in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Ryan, who walked two, bettered the 18 strikeouts set by Bob Feller in 1938 and tied the major league record set by Steve Carlton in 1969 and Tom Seaver in 1970.
1984 — Perhaps one of the ugliest brawl-filled games in major league history took place in Atlanta. Atlanta’s Pascual Perez hit San Diego’s Alan Wiggins in the back with the first pitch of the game. It escalated as the Padres pitchers retaliated by throwing at Perez all four times he came to the plate. The game had two bench-clearing brawls, the second of which included several fans and 19 ejections including both managers and both replacement managers. The Braves beat the Padres 5-3. San Diego manager Dick Williams would be suspended for 10 days and fined $10,000 while Atlanta manager Joe Torre and five players each received three-game suspensions.
1986 — Don Baylor of the Boston Red Sox set an AL record when he was hit by a pitch for the 25th time for the season, breaking the record he had shared with Bill Freehan (1968) and Norm Elberfield (1911). Kansas City’s Bud Black was the pitcher as the Royals completed a doubleheader sweep with a 6-5 victory.
1988 — The Boston Red Sox set an AL record with their 23rd straight victory at home, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-4. Boston surpassed the league mark of 22 set by the 1931 Philadelphia Athletics.
1994 — Major league baseball players went on strike for the sport’s eighth work stoppage since 1972.
2010 — Casey McGehee set a franchise record with his ninth straight hit, going 4 for 4 and leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. McGehee had a solo homer, a two-run double, an RBI single and another single.
2015 — Clayton Kershaw tied Sandy Koufax’s franchise record of six straight 200-strikeout seasons while tossing eight scoreless innings, and Los Angeles defeated Washington 3-0. Kershaw struck out the side in the second to equal the mark set by Koufax from 1961-66.
2015 — Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners throws a no-hitter in a 3-0 victory over the Orioles. Iwakuma becomes the second Japanese pitcher to throw a no-hitter following Hideo Nomo. | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/This-Date-in-Baseball-Nolan-Ryan-strikes-out-19-17366678.php | 2022-08-11T15:09:56Z | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/This-Date-in-Baseball-Nolan-Ryan-strikes-out-19-17366678.php | true |
Adopt a Cow program brings dairy education to 1,700 classrooms; Wisconsin enrollment is open
MADISON, Wis., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Register now for the "Adopt a Cow" 2022-23 program by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy. Via this free program, classrooms follow the life of a calf through its first year on a Wisconsin dairy farm.
"It's fantastic to see educators and students in classrooms across all 50 states and 38 countries experience how dairy farms work, engage with the industry, and learn how dairy products reach their tables," said Karen Doster, the Director of Youth and School Programs at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Each Wisconsin classroom that enrolls in the Adopt a Cow program is paired with a calf from a Wisconsin dairy farm. Students discover photos, stories, and additional educational information about the calf's life on her farm, her food, living area, how the farmer cares for her, and more. Supplemental lessons and hands-on activities keep the students engaged all school-year-long to explore where their favorite foods come from and gain a deeper understanding of Wisconsin's $45.6 billion dairy industry. Several lessons follow common CORE standards in Math, Reading, and Science.
See what previous educator participants are saying about the hands-on dairy lessons:
- "I had no idea how 'adopting' a cow this year would be a highlight of our school year! Our class adopted the calf, Reese's, from the Brey Cycle Farm in Sturgeon Bay." 5th-grade teacher
- "My students look forward to learning about our adopted calf, Dulce, and getting updates on her growth and progress. They wrote letters to the farmer, and they have participated in several other activities that the Discover Dairy program has sent." 4th-grade teacher
"We chose to be part of the Adopt a Cow program because we want to connect with students so they can ask questions about dairy farming and its importance to their community," said dairy farmer Janet Clark of Vision Aire Farms, LLC in Eldorado, Wis. "We believe it is important to share how dairy farmers take care of their animals."
Wisconsin family farms involved in this year's program include Vision Aire Farms LLC in Eldorado, Synergy Family Dairy in Pulaski, and Orthridge Jerseys in Lancaster. Each farm has committed two or three calves to the program and Discover Dairy will assign calves to each participating classroom in fall.
K-12 educators are invited to register. The program also is ideal for homeschool classrooms, after-school and library programs, scout troops, 4-H groups, and more. To enroll in the 2022-23 Adopt a Cow program, educators should visit www.DiscoverDairy.com/adopt before the September 15, 2022 deadline.
Discover Dairy is an educational series managed by the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania in partnership with American Dairy Association Northeast, American Dairy Association Indiana, Midwest Dairy, The Dairy Alliance, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Dairy Council of Arizona and Nevada, Dairy West, New England Dairy, Dairy Farmers of Washington, American Dairy Association Mideast, Dairy Council of Florida, United Dairy Industry of Michigan, and Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council.
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As More Clients Recognize the CFP Designation, Advisors Take Note
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Clients are becoming more aware of the certified financial planner (CFP) credential, according to the CFP Board's latest metrics. The Board has endeavored to showcase the CFP mark's value via a public awareness campaign – and has raised fees, in part, to support that mission. Client familiarity with the CFP certification may make it a more valuable credential to advisors. Here's what to know.
How the Public Views CFP Professionals
In the wake of the CFP Board's 2022 public awareness campaign, its target audience has increased its familiarity with the certification, writes Kevin R. Keller, CFP Board's CEO, in a July letter to CFP professionals.
Among the campaign's target audience, total awareness of the CFP certification reached 87% this year. That's a four-percentage-point increase over last year and the highest level reached since the organization's first public awareness campaign in 2011.
"Awareness is the primary goal of the campaign, but this year we also focused on making progress with the next step of the marketing funnel: increasing preference for CFP certification," Keller writes. "We want the public not only to be aware of CFP professionals but to recognize that a CFP professional can be beneficial for them."
Why Awareness Matters
In the alphabet soup of financial advising credentials, carrying marks that prospective clients recognize can be a benefit.
According to a 2021 survey of CFP certificants, 92% say building and promoting the brand should be one of CFP Board's highest priorities.
The CFP's current campaign includes a mix of TV advertising, online outreach, social media, radio and public relations efforts, according to the CFP Board. These initiatives aim to demonstrate how CFP professionals can help develop comprehensive, tailored and forward-looking plans for clients.
For consumers navigating the complicated world of financial advisors and trying to differentiate between different niches, skill levels and professional standards, knowing the CFP as a shorthand for comprehensive financial planning services may be valuable.
What Advisors Should Know About Harnessing CFP Familiarity
CFPs and aspiring CFPs may be eyeing the public perception of the credential and considering whether the juice is worth the squeeze when acquiring or maintaining their certifications.
Recently, the CFP Board announced that it would raise its annual certification fee by $100 to $455. Included in the increase is $15 to support the public awareness campaign.
Financial professionals who want to leverage the visibility of their CFP marks should consider highlighting those credentials in their marketing materials and consumer outreach efforts.
"CFP professionals can harness the increased visibility of and client familiarity with the CFP marks to support their practices by including the marks and the value of working with a CFP professional in their marketing materials, email signatures and social media profiles and websites, as Betterment and Charles Schwab do on their sites," writes James Katsaounis, CFP Board's managing director for marketing and communications, to SmartAsset in an email.
Bottom Line
Increasing public awareness of the CFP marks is an ongoing focus of the CFP Board. Advisors who want to leverage – or learn from – this marketing push should consider how boldly they include their CFP certification in their own marketing materials.
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The BAR and The SHOT Come Together for a Healthy Grab-and-Go Energy Boost Alternative
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedy Products LLC, the leader in natural plant-based supplements, snacks and topicals designed to support active adult lifestyles, is proud to announce the launch of "The POWER PACK". The pre-packaged grab-and-go box set features one serving each of Remedy+'s two popular energy boosting products: the award-winning cherry chocolate flavored hemp protein snack bar The BAR and CBD infused energy drink The SHOT.
- The BAR is a protein snack bar (190 calories per bar) that delivers on energy and taste, utilizing the power of hemp protein with award-winning chocolate berry flavor. Hemp protein is packed with essential nutrients that enhance performance and boost physical health. It contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a "complete protein".
- The SHOT is an energy shot boasting a blend of nano broad-spectrum CBD, vitamin B-12, caffeine, ginseng, cinnamon and agave. The SHOT provides focused energy without a foggy crash, and is a great tasting, portable, and natural alternative to other energy beverages and supplements.
"We want to be the first name that comes to people's minds when they think about natural products and boosting performance. The launch of the POWER PACK will go a long way to helping us become the singular name in plant-based performance," says Tom Kurz, Managing Member of Remedy Products LLC. "The POWER PACK's pairing of our SHOT and BAR offers consumers a more effective, natural and super tasty way to fuel the body when on-the-go and is a smart alternative to artificially flavored and chemically enhanced beverages and snacks."
The POWER PACK is Remedy+'s first multi-product package and will begin rolling out in convenience stores, pharmacies and grocery chains across the country later this month at an MSRP of $7.49 per unit. The full line of Remedy+ products, including The DROP, The BAR, The SHOT, The RUB, and The CAP, are also currently available for purchase online as well as at select golf and tennis pro-shops, fitness studios and independent natural product retailers across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Florida.
Remedy+ products are designed to positively impact and support optimal functions of the body and mind. Each product is custom-tailored with a specific performance or recovery goal in mind. The entire suite of natural supplements, snacks and topicals work together to allow individuals the ability to perform at their peak potential. Scientifically pairing hemp compounds with other plant-based ingredients, Remedy+ provides holistic solutions for performance challenges wherever and whenever needed.
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Remedy+ is a premium line of natural supplements, topicals and snacks produced by Remedy Products LLC. Each product offers a unique and proprietary blend of powerful hemp-derived compounds and other plant-based ingredients, specially formulated to boost performance and enhance recovery from strenuous activities. Remedy+ current offerings include - The DROP, The BAR, The SHOT, The RUB, The CAP - each designed to offer solutions to performance challenges in several categories. All Remedy+ products are THC free and subject to intense, third-party lab testing with results posted on the Remedy+ website. To learn more, please visit www.myremedyproducts.com.
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Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis.
Greeted by a standing ovation, the 23-time Grand Slam champion didn’t smile. She didn’t wave. She took a sip from a plastic bottle as she walked in. Some folks in the crowd captured the moment with the cameras on their cellphones. Others held aloft hand-drawn signs — oh, so many signs — with messages such as “Queen” or “Thank you.”
No one knows exactly how many more matches Williams will play before she puts her rackets away for good, and the 40-year-old American exited the National Bank Open on Wednesday night with a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Belinda Bencic.
While there were some familiar fist pumps and yells of “Come on!” during competition, it was only afterward that Williams really allowed her feelings to show, her voice shaking and her eyes welling during an on-court interview when Bencic ceded the spotlight.
“A lot of emotions, obviously,” Williams told spectators who offered her encouragement throughout the clear, 75-degree evening.
The second-round match at the hard-court tuneup for the U.S. Open came a day after she announced “the countdown has begun” on her playing career, saying she wants to have another child and pursue business interests.
She did not state precisely what her last event will be, but did make it sound as if her final farewell will come at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 29 in New York. Williams has won the singles title at Flushing Meadows a half-dozen times — first in 1999; most recently in 2014 — to go along with seven championships apiece at Wimbledon and the Australian Open, plus three at the French Open.
“It’s been a pretty interesting 24 hours,” Williams said after Wednesday’s match.
“I’m terrible at goodbyes,” she added, her hand on her chest, “but goodbye, Toronto!”
Next up on her schedule is the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati next week, another event that serves as preparation for the year’s last Grand Slam tournament.
Williams, a three-time champion in Canada, started this match, fittingly enough, with an ace. Delivered another later in that game, too, showing off the superb serve that helped her to so many match victories, so many tournament titles, so many weeks at No. 1 in the rankings.
That elite ability showed up occasionally against Bencic, whether the trio of unreturnable serves to close out that opening game or a later putaway swinging volley accented with a shout and a tug on the brim of her white visor.
But because of a leg injury that sidelined her for the last half of 2021 and first half of 2022, she was playing for only the third time in the past 12 months. There were signs of that, as well, and of why Williams is no longer the dominant force she was for so long.
The breaks of her serve that were never quite so frequent when she was younger and at the height of her powers. The not-quite-on-target groundstrokes. The inability to offer up too much resistance while receiving serve; she only earned one break point in the first set, missing a return long to fritter away that chance, and none in the second.
“I wish I could have played better,” Williams said, “but Belinda played so well today.”
It did not help Williams that she was facing an opponent 15 years her junior and quite talented, to boot: Bencic is ranked 12th, won a gold medal for Switzerland at the Tokyo Olympics last year and has been a Grand Slam semifinalist.
“It’s always an honor to be on the court with her,” Bencic said, “and that’s why I think tonight is about her.”
Bencic took home the Toronto trophy at age 18 in 2015, when she eliminated Williams in the semifinals to earn the distinction of being the youngest woman to beat a player many consider, as one homemade poster in the stands declared Wednesday, the “GOAT” — the greatest of all-time.
In the late match, Bianca Andreescu — the final Canadian left in the singles draw — beat Alize Cornet 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. Andreescu won the tournament in 2019 when Williams retired in the final match because of back problems.
Bencic advanced to face two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza, who beat Kaia Kanepi 6-4, 6-4. Seeded players who left the draw Wednesday included No. 2 Anett Kontaveit, No. 4 Paula Badosa, No. 5 Ons Jabeur, No. 13 Leylah Fernandez and No. 16 Jelena Ostapenko.
Jabeur, the Wimbledon runner-up last month, stopped in the second set against Zheng Qinwen because of abdominal pain. Badosa cited muscle cramping for her mid-match retirement while trailing Yulia Putintseva.
Fernandez, the Canadian who was the U.S. Open runner-up last year, lost 7-6 (4), 6-1 to Beatriz Haddad Maia, while Alison Riske-Amritraj defeated 2017 French Open champion Ostapenko 7-6 (2), 0-6, 7-5. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/serena-williams-loses-1st-match-since-saying-shes-prepared-to-retire/3332475/ | 2022-08-11T15:14:32Z | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/serena-williams-loses-1st-match-since-saying-shes-prepared-to-retire/3332475/ | true |
Q. I have been in my second marriage for eight years. We got married quickly, after our divorces, and I feel like we should have waited, as our emotions were running so high. It has been a roller coaster.
He still dwells on the past with his ex. She really was controlling and bullied him, and he had to get professional help to overcome it. He holds onto the past and never lets go. I have forgiven him several times over his antics because I was trying to be understanding and caring. We’ve had some good days (and some bad), but my love has diminished and it is not like it used to be.
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I had a reunion a couple of years ago. A friend told me he had a crush on me back in school, and I told him I felt the same back then. We were giddy about it all night. We didn’t do anything or cross any lines, but he was single and wanted more. I told him I am married and that we couldn’t be together right now.
Well, of course, in the middle of the night he messaged me and my husband saw the text and I explained what happened — nothing! But my husband has not been able to get over it. I assured him nothing was going to happen — this other man is out of state and I didn’t plan on leaving. We moved on from it, I thought, but the other day he had a meeting with his friend who gave him advice on what to look for on social media to see if I was doing anything questionable. I am not, and I lost it when he told me this.
He has very bad insecurities and has tried to work on that. But when is enough, enough? I don’t know if I want to be married anymore. It is not like it used to be, and my feelings have changed a lot.
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A. I can’t endorse your husband’s plan to track you on social media, but I can understand why he’s having trouble with trust. He saw a questionable message. On top of that, you’re not happy.
And that’s the thing, right? Your relationship isn’t bringing anybody much joy. What if that was said out loud? What if you told your husband, “Hey, we’re having real problems that make me miserable. What should we do?”
You mentioned that he got help to deal with the aftermath of his last relationship. Would he be willing to reach out to that professional to see who might be able to meet with both of you? You’re at a point where you’re trying to decide why you might stay married. Guidance — in the form of a third party who can help you through uncomfortable discussions — might save the day.
A possible affair — emotional or otherwise — can become a red herring in a situation like this. You were giddy about someone new (and, in this case, old) because you’re looking for an out. Your husband probably knows the marriage isn’t in a stable place and wants to find an external reason why. This random guy works well as a distraction.
Tell him you both need help. Be very clear that you’re not content with what you have, even without anyone else waiting in the wings. Explain that you’d like to try to improve your marriage together — if that’s true. At the very least, you want a plan. Make that clear.
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You have given him reason to be suspicious. You told a guy you couldn’t be with him “right now,” and when your husband asked why he shouldn’t be worried, did you tell him that your undying love would keep you with him forever? No. You told him the other guy lived too far away for you to do anything. So feel free to call it quits if you want, but don’t try to make it seem like your husband’s fault.
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I was looking for evidence of your determination to save this marriage. Didn’t see it, only vague talk about how it used to be better. Talk with your husband and decide if you want to be together. I don’t see this situation improving. Maybe a separation will bring perspective on how to continue.
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Is there a pattern developing here where you leave one relationship to pursue another? Go to therapy and talk that through.
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International jazz recording artist, Eric Darius, is getting ready to perform in Tampa Bay and release his new album.
The jazz/R&B saxophonist, producer and performer is playing at the Palladium in St. Petersburg on Friday. This will also mark the release of his new album "Unleashed."
He stopped by Tampa Bay's Morning Blend to give us a sneak peak of what you can expect.
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(The Hill) — Former national security adviser John Bolton on Wednesday said that the price a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly attempted to pay people to kill Bolton was lower than he expected.
“The suspect put a $300,000 price tag on your head,” said anchor Wolf Blitzer on CNN’s “Situation Room.” “What goes through your mind, ambassador, hearing the details of this plot, as explained today in great detail by the U.S. Justice Department?”
“Well, I was embarrassed at the low price,” Bolton responded. “I would have thought it would have been higher. But I guess maybe it was the exchange rate problem or something.”
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the plot publicly earlier on Wednesday, saying Sharam Poursafi started planning to murder Bolton in October in likely retaliation for his involvement in a drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, who led one an IRGC division.
Poursafi also reportedly planned to target former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who served in the role at the time of the drone strike against Soleimani. Bolton said on CNN he had not spoken to Pompeo about the unsealed charging document and was only aware of the press reports about his alleged targeting.
Bolton added that the FBI warned him of foreign threats to his security, which “grew more severe” as time went on, noting that his Secret Service detail ended following his time in the White House but was recently reinstated.
“Eventually, by the late fall of 2021, I asked, if it’s this serious, perhaps the Secret Service should be involved,” Bolton said. “And ultimately, President Biden made that decision. And I appreciate it, obviously.”
Bolton also slammed the Biden administration for negotiating with Iran on a new nuclear deal in the wake of the plot, saying attempts to “appease” Tehran encourage threats against U.S. officials.
Talks led by the European Union (EU) in Vienna, Austria to negotiate the text of a potential revived nuclear deal ended on Monday, and the EU’s foreign affairs chief said with the capitals must now discuss the final text and there was no more room for negotiation.
“I think the deal was a mistake in 2015,” Bolton said.
“It hasn’t gotten any better with age,” he continued. “The administration has been on its knees in Vienna begging to get back into the deal, which sends signals of weakness, not just to Tehran, but around the world.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/bolton-embarrassed-at-low-price-allegedly-offered-in-assassination-plot/ | 2022-08-11T15:15:32Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/bolton-embarrassed-at-low-price-allegedly-offered-in-assassination-plot/ | false |
HARBIN, China, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Science and Technology Daily: 2022 is a crucial year for the large-scale development of 5G applications and the comprehensive iterative upgrading of the technology.
Held both online and offline on August 9, the theme of the 2022 World 5G Convention Media Forum is "5G empowers international communication capacity".
Experts and professionals from domestic and international media outlets, and 5G tech enterprises jointly discussed the in-depth integration of 5G technology and international communication from the perspective of globalization, explored the direction of international communication with 5G technology in multimedia era, and analyzed how to formulate targeted international communication strategies in accordance with the needs of international audiences on media forum of the 2022 World 5G Convention.
Director of China International Communications Group (CICG), Du Zhanyuan shared four viewpoints on the future development of 5G media and the empowerment of 5G technology, saying, "we need to build the 5G ecology of the international communication."
President of Science and Technology Daily, Zhang Biyong said, "Science and Technology Daily (S&T Daily) has been paying close attention to the dynamic development of the integration between 5G technology and media, guiding global media on multiple levels, dimensions and channels. S&T Daily is always upholding scientific spirit when reporting openness and innovation, digital security, ecological protection and climate change. We are trying to influence international media in an objective manner, clear up misunderstandings, making the whole world have a better knowledge of China's scientific progress and smart solutions and actively promote the building of a community with a shared future for humankind."
Director of Science and Technology Department of Heilongjiang Province, Zhang Changbin and President of Heilongjiang Daily Press Group, Zhang Chunjiao attended the forum and gave viewpoints concerning local multimedia industry.
The pivotal role of 5G in communication
Editor-in-chief of S&T Daily, Xu Zhilong said that the construction of 5G ecology has reached a golden opportunity. With the empowerment of 5G technology, the structure and ability of media to collect and spread information have changed accordingly, thus strong international communication strength is needed to make China's voice heard.
Director of China Society of Science and Technology System Reform, Zhang Jingan said, "China's development needs the world, and the world needs China. It is crucial to let the world know about China through the media. It is of great significance to build the friendship circle among Belt and Road Initiative through the media. 5G technology should be used to enable more foreign friends to understand and support China, so as to become an inevitable force for world peace and development."
Deputy editor-in-chief of Guangming Daily, Zhao Jianguo said, "5G has brought new opportunities for change of the mainstream media. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data and other cutting-edge technologies created 'a modern communication network on a whole new level' for production and transmission of news. Ultra HD, 5G livestreaming and VR will lead to greater innovation in transmission, and constantly improve the influence of mainstream media. Empowered by technologies, the news chain will be infinitely expanded with media convergence. These are all enabling tools for international communication."
Deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily, Sun Shangwu also shared his opinion, saying, "As a media person, firstly we will focus on mobile communication and enhance immediacy, enabling exchanges between China and the rest of the world to spread faster and further. Secondly, we need to make our exchanges more social and interactive to make them more approachable and accessible. Thirdly, we should focus on visualization and make it more vivid so as to make China-foreign exchanges more active."
New requirements for international communication in 5G era
Dean of Academy of contemporary China and World studies, Yu Yunquan said, "The 5G era has put forward new requirements for international media communication. Firstly is to deepen the thinking of Internet of Things and strengthen the exploration and application of new platforms. Secondly, further improve the "precision" of information services, especially the planning ability. Thirdly, Accelerate the depth of integration with the technology industry, better meet the needs of the audience."
Targeted communication of all-media, cross culture and multiple languages will become the new trend in the information age.
Vasily Pushkov, director of International Cooperation, Sputnik News Agency and Radio, said, "The COVID-19 pandemic showed the crucial role, which new technologies play in international communications and information exchange. Online formats of interaction are developing rapidly; virtual international events bring together thousands of participants from all over the world, and bilateral online meetings with partners have become something common."
Zhao Sha, China Media Development Director of PR Newswire said, "People who work in the media industry are paying closer attention to data from the audience. The increase of the number of views, shares, likes and videos played directly affects the entire industry."
5G empowers the media industry of the future
Emilio Saldaña, head of science and technology for TV channel 22 in Mexico said, "The fast transmission and ultra-low latency of 5G technology will revolutionize the digital media industry, particularly in two aspects: how news is collected and how it is delivered. 5G technology can help our journalists improve their ability to capture breaking news and produce media products in a short period of time. With the popularization of 5G technology, we will continue to optimize the delivery and experience of news in the digital era."
Forum guests from Huawei, Tencent, ZTE and Qualcomm also elaborated on the various channels and ways that technology can help improve the international communication capacity from the perspective of 5G application technology, and described the multi-sensory experience of immersive news.
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When Did Bears Be...\nWhirlwind In Paris 1,2...\nHope & Tracy And Daiso And Sailm... CNN — Three people have died, and at least 39 homes were damaged after an explosion in Evansville, Indiana, the city’s fire chief said Wednesday in a news conference.
“There could be other victims; we have not completed our search,” Chief Mike Connelly said. “The buildings are not yet safe to enter.”
An investigation into the incident and what caused the explosion is underway, Connelly added.
The scene is “devastating,” and it will likely take a while to figure out what happened, Mayor Lloyd Winnecke told CNN affiliate WFIE.
An initial survey showed 39 houses suffered “severe to minor damage,” the chief added. Eleven homes were left uninhabitable, he said, adding the American Red Cross will help affected families. Evansville, home to about 116,000 people, is about a three-hour drive southwest of Indianapolis.
Destroyed and damaged homes and piles of debris featured in photos posted on Twitter by the mayor, who said first responders and local departments will “keep residents in the Willemette Village/Wesselman Park neighborhoods safe and informed.”
“I’d seen photos that have been placed online, but once I walked up to the residence itself and saw the devastation with my own eyes, it was, I mean, it was a gut punch,” Winnecke said.
“Across the street from the explosion, you’ll see house after house that has windows blown out, that has you know there’s insulation blown out from homes,” the mayor added.
A structural collapse team was called in to survey buildings and to make sure all gas and electric circuits “had integrity,” the chief said. At least eight agencies responded, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the State Fire Marshal.
“They will resume the investigation in the morning,” the chief said Wednesday evening. “This is a standard operating procedure for an incident of this magnitude and of this type.”
Search and rescue teams will be allowed back into the area once utilities are secured, and the ATF determines its part of the investigation is over, Connelly said.
Authorities asked residents to stay away from the area.
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PLA museum highlights 1962, Galwan clashes
Beijing August 11, 2022 19:41 ISTThe museum also displays a “Karakoram stone” sent from the border by the PLA, and visitors are encouraged to press a button to show their support
A new exhibition curated by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Beijing’s Military Museum and visited by President Xi Jinping last month has highlighted both the 1962 war and the Galwan Valley clashes, and cast the blame on India for both.
Both 1962 and Galwan are featured in exhibits in the sprawling exhibition in the Military Museum, which has attracted large crowds in Beijing since its reopening to the public on Tuesday. The exhibition showcases 95 years of the PLA’s history, and particularly highlights the reforms of the Xi era. Mr. Xi visited the exhibition on July 28, days before the 95th anniversary of the PLA which fell on August 1.
The main focus of the PLA exhibition is on Mr. Xi’s contribution, which is placed on a par with Mao, in shaping the PLA, which is unique among militaries in being the armed forces of a political party. Of the four sections of the exhibition, one is dedicated to Mao and one to Xi. One section focuses on the PLA’s early history from its founding in 1927 to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, while a fourth section lists the contributions of former leaders Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao together.
The section on Mr. Xi’s era is the largest. Among the exhibits that highlight the military’s modernisation are a panel on the Galwan Valley clash on June 15, 2020, and tributes to PLA soldiers who died in the clash.
The exhibits have underlined how border tensions with India are receiving more prominent attention in China than previously. Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the 1962 India-China war which falls in October, official Chinese military researchers have also compiled a new history of the war, describing it as a “forgotten” war after being downplayed for years, unlike the wars with Japan or in Korea, as ties with India warmed.
There is also an exhibit on the 1962 war, which blames India for the conflict, completely turning on its head the events that led to China’s massive attack on India in October 1962.
“China and India have never formally demarcated their borders in their past. There is only a traditional customary line formed according to the administrative jurisdiction of both sides,” it says. “ After August 1959, the Indian army invaded Chinese territory many times, causing armed border conflicts. In October 1962, the Indian army launched a large-scale attack and Chinese border defence forces were forced to flight back in self defence. It lasted 33 days and the military recovered the Chinese territory occupied by the Indian army after August 1959.”
Incidentally, Beijing has recently once again referred to the 1959 LAC in justifying its transgressions across the LAC in April 2020. The Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, which marked the worst violence on the border since 1967 and saw 20 Indian soldiers lose their lives and at least four Chinese soldiers killed, is also marked in an exhibit.
As with the 1962 exhibit, India is portrayed as the aggressor, with a video showing Indian soldiers in Galwan Valley. The exhibit describes safeguarding the border as a “core interest” of China’s.
A separate panel honours Chen Hongjun, one of the PLA soldiers who died in the clash and was posthumously awarded the Party’s highest medal by Mr. Xi, saying he was “an outstanding representative of revolutionary soldiers in the new era” and “during the battle with foreign troops, fought bravely and made heroic sacrifices for defending the territorial sovereignty of the motherland and safeguarding the core interests of the country.”
“We will maintain the security and stability of border defence, strengthen border control, and strictly guard against all kinds of encroachment, infiltration, destruction and harassment,” it declares.
The museum also displays a “Karakoram stone” sent from the border by the PLA, and visitors are encouraged to press a button to show their support for the border troops. A board shows that more than 3 lakh visitors had done so.
The broader aim of the exhibit is to drum up public support for the PLA amid on-going tensions with the U.S., Taiwan and other disputes, and ahead of the upcoming 20th Party Congress when Mr. Xi begins a third term. As part of the emotional appeal, personal belongings of “martyrs” are shown, including diaries and notebooks of soldiers who died in 1962.
Mr. Xi, during his visit to the exhibition, said since the Party Congress in 2012, when he came to power, the Party had been “leading the armed forces in enhancing their political loyalty” and “intensifying military training for better combat readiness”. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pla-museum-highlights-1962-galwan-clashes/article65758486.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-11T15:17:19Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pla-museum-highlights-1962-galwan-clashes/article65758486.ece/amp/ | false |
Prestigious International Annual Awards Program Recognizes Standout Marketing, Advertising and Sales Technology Around the World
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdTheorent Holding Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADTH), a leading programmatic digital advertising company using advanced machine learning technology and privacy-forward solutions to deliver measurable value for advertisers and marketers, today announced that it has been selected as the winner of the "Programmatic Marketing Innovation Award" in the MarTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MarTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global marketing, sales and advertising technology industry today. This is AdTheorent's third consecutive year being honored with a Martech Breakthrough Award.
AdTheorent is a digital media platform which focuses on performance-first, privacy-forward methods to execute programmatic digital advertising campaigns, serving both agency and brand customers. Without relying on individualized profiles or sensitive personal data for targeting, AdTheorent utilizes machine learning and advanced data analytics to deliver measurable real-world performance for advertisers.
Central to its ad-targeting and campaign optimization methods, AdTheorent builds custom machine learning models for each campaign using historic and real-time data to predict future consumer conversion actions for every digital ad impression. AdTheorent's privacy-forward targeting focus is statistical, not individualized, with its platform statistically scoring millions of ad impressions per second in order to determine the probability that a given digital ad impression, if served a brand's ad, will drive a desired business outcome. Therefore, AdTheorent does not need to compile or maintain user profiles or rely on cookies or user IDs of any kind for targeting.
Additionally, the platform offers customized vertical solutions to address the needs of advertisers in specialized industries. These specialized solutions feature vertical-specific capabilities related to targeting, measurement and audience validation.
"We are truly honored to be recognized by MarTech Breakthrough Awards," said Jim Lawson, CEO of AdTheorent. "Our platform and machine-learning based solutions are engineered to optimize ad campaigns based on real-time business events, in the most privacy-forward manner that exists today. Our focus transcends ad clicks and video completes; customers value our offerings because of the efficiency with which we can drive measurable outcomes like prescription lift, online sales, form completes, customer registrations, and more."
The mission of the MarTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work and success in a range of marketing, sales and advertising technology related categories, including marketing automation, market research and customer experience, AdTech, SalesTech, marketing analytics, content and social marketing, mobile marketing and many more. This year's program attracted more than 2,950 nominations from over 18 different countries throughout the world.
"The most prevalent method used today in programmatic advertising is cookie-based retargeting, which relies on users' web browsing histories. This method is very personalized and it can be invasive. The second most prevalent method is segment-based audiences. This relies on data whose source, age and reliability is not known or provable. It's often inaccurate and yields significantly lower conversions or advertiser ROI," said James Johnson, Managing Director at MarTech Breakthrough. "Regulatory and industry changes which disfavor individualized and user profile-based advertising are further accelerating demand for privacy-forward solutions. AdTheorent's ML-powered Predictive Advertising doesn't rely on sensitive or individualized personal data for targeting – and it drives tangible business outcomes for their customers. Congratulations on winning the 'Programmatic Marketing Innovation Award.'"
AdTheorent's platform operates on a massive scale with the platform models evaluating millions of impressions per second based on 700+ data attributes, identifying data correlations among conversions and optimizing targeting based on each impression's predictive score. AdTheorent evaluates over a million impressions each second.
About AdTheorent
AdTheorent (Nasdaq: ADTH) uses advanced machine learning technology and privacy-forward solutions to deliver impactful advertising campaigns for marketers. AdTheorent's machine learning-powered Platform A\T powers its predictive targeting, geo-intelligence, audience extension solutions and in-house creative capability, Studio A\T. Leveraging only non-sensitive data and focused on the predictive value of machine learning models, AdTheorent's product suite and flexible transaction models allow advertisers to identify the most qualified potential consumers coupled with the optimal creative experience to deliver superior results, measured by each advertiser's real-world business goals.
AdTheorent is consistently recognized with numerous technology, product, growth and workplace awards. AdTheorent was named an AdExchanger 2022 Top 50 Programmatic Power Player and was honored with an AI Breakthrough Award and "Most Innovative Product" (B.I.G. Innovation Awards) for five consecutive years. Additionally, AdTheorent is the only six-time recipient of Frost & Sullivan's "Digital Advertising Leadership Award." AdTheorent is headquartered in New York, with fourteen offices across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit adtheorent.com.
About MarTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the MarTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in marketing, ad and sales technology companies, products and people. The MarTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough marketing technology companies and products in categories including marketing automation, AdTech, SalesTech, marketing analytics, CRM, content and social marketing, website, SEM, mobile marketing and more. For more information, visit MarTechBreakthrough.com.
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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A truck carrying Syrian migrants believed to have entered from neighboring Greece overturned on a road in North Macedonia, injuring 35 people, police said Thursday.
A police statement said 49 people were in the heavy vehicle during the crash late Wednesday near the southern village of Marvinci. They said one of the injured migrants was in serious condition. The cause of the crash was unclear.
The 35 injured migrants were taken for treatment to hospitals in the southern towns of Strumica and Gevgelija. The rest were led to a detention center in Gevgelija pending deportation to Greece.
The truck driver, who police believe belongs to a migrant smuggling ring, escaped on foot.
Police said the migrants were believed to be heading north to neighboring Serbia, with a view of continuing from there to wealthier European countries.
The relaxation of travel restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more migrants attempting to use the Balkan route into Europe, going through Turkey and Greece to North Macedonia and Serbia.
Police spokeswoman Suzana Pranikj told The Associated Press that so far this year police have prevented more than 11,500 people from illegally entering the country — 88% of them from Greece.
In the same period, police arrested 62 suspected migrant smugglers — 15 of them foreign nationals.
According to Pranikj, the number of arriving migrants has doubled compared to the same period last year. They mostly originate from Pakistan, Syria and India.
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German soldier goes on trial for passing secrets to Russian intelligence including 'personal data of high ranking' army bosses
- Known only as 'Ralph G.', the 65-year-old is accused of liaising with the Kremlin
- The engineering sales manager and army reservist 'passed gas pipeline secrets'
- He admitted to passing information to Russians, not knowing they were agents
- 'Double agent' Ralph G. is also accused of sharing sensitive Crimea information
The trial of a German soldier accused of passing secrets to Russian intelligence has began, with prosecutors claiming he undermined sanctions in a six-year campaign.
Identified only as 'Ralph G.', the suspected spy, 65, is also alleged to have shared secrets about cancelled Germany-Russia pipeline Nord Stream 2.
Ralph G. is also charged with handing over high-ranking army officers' personal data while spying for the Kremlin between 2014 and 2020.
He allegedly communicated with Russian spies face-to-face, on the phone, by email and via WhatsApp.
The accused double agent was reportedly a reserve lieutenant colonel and a sales manager
The 'double agent' is also accused of sharing excerpts from an official government document on Germany's relationship with Russia after its annexation of Crimea.
Ralph G. today declined to speak, but will do so at the next hearing on September 1.
The accused soldier was a reserve lieutenant colonel who also worked as a sales manager for an international engineering company in western Germany, Der Spiegel reported.
After his arrest in 2020, he admitted to having supplied information to the Russians, but claims not to have known his contacts were working for the country's military intelligence, the newspaper added.
German chancellor Olaf Scholz is pictured alongside high-ranking Germany army officials
He was charged in April with leaking information on a variety of sensitive areas for the Federal Republic of Germany.
Last year, a German court sentenced a Russian man to life in prison for shooting dead a former Chechen commander in a Berlin park in broad daylight, a murder prosecutors say Moscow ordered.
A Russian man also went on trial in Munich in June charged with plotting to kill a Chechen dissident living in Germany on the orders of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
Ralph G. is the latest in a string of suspected Russian spies uncovered on German soil.
German soldiers are pictured at Rukla military base near Vilnius, Lithuania in February
A Munich court in April handed a one-year suspended sentence to a Russian scientist for passing secrets about Europe's Ariane space rocket programme to Moscow.
Days earlier, a security guard at the British embassy in Berlin was extradited to the UK to face charges of spying for Russia.
And last October, a German man was handed a two-year suspended sentence for passing on floor plans of parliament buildings to Russian secret services while working for a security company. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11102859/German-soldier-trial-passing-secrets-Russia-including-data-high-ranking-army-officers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-08-11T15:21:59Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11102859/German-soldier-trial-passing-secrets-Russia-including-data-high-ranking-army-officers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | true |
WASHINGTON, DC (WIVT/WBGH) – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Marc Molinaro (R) to Represent New York’s 19th Congressional District. The 19th District covers Delaware County, parts of Broome and Chenango County, and more.
According to the chamber, they endorse pro-business candidates for federal office who will support public policy that will advance economic growth, support jobs, and promote fiscal responsibility.
“Marc Molinaro has a proven record of leading and delivering for residents of the Hudson Valley,” said U.S. Chamber of Commerce Eastern Region Director Nick Vaugh. “Marc has demonstrated a commitment to supporting free enterprise and the American business community to improve New York and our nation. He will lead the charge for pro-growth solutions in Congress, and that has earned him the support of the U.S. Chamber. We are proud to endorse Marc Molinaro and look forward to partnering with him in the next Congress.”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/regional-news/u-s-chamber-endorses-marc-molinaro/ | 2022-08-11T15:22:20Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/regional-news/u-s-chamber-endorses-marc-molinaro/ | false |
Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship creates unprecedented opportunities for female athletes
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canada's first and only women's mixed martial arts ("MMA") league, Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship ("Pallas Athena"), is pleased to announce that its next fight event, Pallas Athena WFC II, will be held on August 27th, 2022, at Calgary, Alberta's WinSport Event Centre. The day follows closely on the heels of Pallas Athena's inaugural fighting championship, which was held in Calgary earlier this year. The female-forward organization offers women in MMA from all over the world the opportunity to showcase their abilities as athletes as they compete for a championship title.
Founded in 2020 by former MMA fighter Clayton Belitski, Pallas Athena was spurred by Belitski's desire to create opportunities for female athletes to experience professional success in the sport, while building a better industry for future athletes. At the time Belitski was active on the MMA circuit, there were little to no opportunities for female MMA athletes to compete in the sport. Although this has slowly changed over time, women still tend to fall to the background in the world of MMA. Belitski felt there was still a need for the industry to better support female athletes, and he has used his passion for MMA as a springboard to launch Pallas Athena and build a brighter future that will ensure athletes can both participate and evolve in the sport.
Pallas Athena's mission is to connect female MMA athletes with sponsorships that translate into gainful employment opportunities, including access to revenue-sharing, that will allow them to solely focus on their craft and eliminate the need for them to pursue secondary vocations.
"In the world of MMA, female athletes have often been viewed as second tier. At Pallas Athena, we wanted to create a company that put women at the forefront and offer them a platform to elevate themselves and their careers within the industry," says Jennica Wheeler, COO of Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship. "Pursuing a career in MMA can be challenging when athletes, particularly female athletes, have had to choose between following their passion and making a living. With Pallas Athena's profit-sharing model, our vision is to forge a new future for the industry in partnership with our athletes that will offer them longevity during and beyond their fighting years."
Pallas Athena is working towards a first-of-its-kind business model that shares profits from ticket and pay-per-view sales with athletes and also offers retiring fighters the opportunity to re-enter the industry, repurposing their extensive experience as valued members of Pallas Athena's corporate and coaching teams. Athletes on Pallas Athena's roster are also not bound by exclusivity agreements and thus have the chance to participate in other leagues, further enhancing their ability to turn their passion into a profitable career.
Canada's second-ever all-women's MMA ticket will feature 20 Canadian and international athletes, with notable matchups including, Anastasia Nikolakakos vs Elisandra Ferreira Oliveira, Andy Nguyen vs Larissa Mayara Carvalho, and Melissa Croden fighting for the banton weight title. Special guest Cris Cyborg, the only Grand Slam Champion in the history of women's MMA, and celebrity commentator Felicia Spencer, former Invicta FC Featherweight Champion, will also be in attendance.
With capacity for 3,400 spectators, the competition will take place August 27th from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a pre-show beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the WinSport Event Centre, located at 151 Canada Olympic Road SW, Calgary, AB, and will also be available to watch on pay-per-view on FITE TV. Tickets are available to purchase online through Ticketmaster. For more information, please visit https://pawfc.com/.
Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship (Pallas Athena) is the first professional all-women mixed martial arts corporation in Canada. They will be hosting competitive sporting events that showcase the world's best professional female mixed martial artists and aim to bring women's MMA to the forefront of the sport.
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BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday renewed its threat to attack Taiwan following almost a week of war games near the island. Taiwan has called Beijing’s claims to the self-governing democracy “wishful thinking” and launched its own military exercises.
Taiwan’s “collusion with external forces to seek independence and provocation will only accelerate their own demise and push Taiwan into the abyss of disaster,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily briefing.
“Their pursuit of Taiwan independence will never succeed, and any attempt to sell the national interest will be met with a complete failure,” Wang told reporters.
China’s attempt to intimidate the Taiwanese public and advertise its strategy for blockading and potentially invading the island was nominally prompted by a visit to Taipei last week by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The U.S., Japan and allies have denounced the exercises, with the Group of Seven industrialized nations issuing a statement at a recent meeting expressing its concern.
On Wednesday, Britain’s government summoned Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang to the Foreign Office to demand an explanation of ”Beijing’s aggressive and wide-ranging escalation against Taiwan.”
Taiwan says Beijing used Pelosi’s visit as a pretext to raise the stakes in its feud with Taipei, firing missiles into the Taiwan Strait and over the island into the Pacific Ocean. China also sent planes and ships across the midline in the strait that has long been a buffer between the sides, which separated amid civil war in 1949.
In a lengthy policy statement on Taiwan issued Wednesday, China distorted the historical record, including the United Nations’ 1972 resolution that transferred the China seat on the Security Council from Beijing to Taipei, Taiwan’s Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council said. The Chinese statement also discarded a pledge not to send troops or government officials to Taiwan that was contained in previous statements.
The U.N. resolution makes no mention of Taiwan’s status, although China regards it as a foundational document proclaiming the Communist Party’s right to control over the island.
The Taiwanese council’s statement said China was orchestrating its moves against Taiwan ahead of the ruling Communist Party’s 20th National Congress to be held later this year. President and party leader Xi Jinping is expected to receive a third five-year term at the conclave, after leading a relentless crackdown on political figures accused of corruption, human rights activists and civil society groups.
Xi’s suppression of free speech and political opposition in Hong Kong was also seen as a factor behind Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen winning a second term in 2020.
China says it plans to annex Taiwan under the “one country, two systems” format applied in Hong Kong, which critics say has been undermined by a sweeping national security law that asserts Beijing’s control over speech and political participation. The concept has been thoroughly rejected in Taiwanese public opinion polls in which respondents have overwhelmingly favored the status-quo of de-facto independence.
The Chinese statement is “full of wishful thinking, and ignores the facts,” the Mainland Affairs Council said in its press release.
The “crude and clumsy political operations by the Beijing authorities further highlight its arrogant thinking pattern of attempting to use force to invade and destroy the Taiwan Strait and regional peace,” the release said.
“The authorities in Beijing deceive themselves. We warn the Beijing authorities to immediately stop threatening Taiwan with force and spreading false information,” it said.
Taiwan placed its military under high alert during the Chinese drills but took no direct countermeasures. It held artillery drills off its southwestern coast facing China that ran through Thursday, illustrating the challenges the People’s Liberation Army would face were it to launch an invasion across the strait. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/china-renews-taiwan-threats-island-cites-wishful-thinking/ | 2022-08-11T15:25:07Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/china-renews-taiwan-threats-island-cites-wishful-thinking/ | true |
GRANGER, Ind. (AP) — The funeral for Indiana Republican U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski will be held Thursday in her home state of Indiana, where she and three other people were killed in a head-on highway crash.
The funeral was scheduled to start at 11 a.m. at Granger Community Church, Palmer Funeral Homes said on its website.
Walorski, who was 58, was in an SUV with two members of her staff on Aug. 3 when it crossed the median of a northern Indiana highway for unknown reasons and collided with an oncoming vehicle near the town of Wakarusa, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office said.
Walorski, her 27-year-old staffer Zachery Potts, of Mishawaka, who was driving, and her 28-year-old communications director, Emma Thomson, of Washington, D.C., all died, as did the woman who was driving the other vehicle.
Potts was Walorski’s district director and the Republican chairman for northern Indiana’s St. Joseph County.
Walorski was first elected to represent northern Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District in 2012 and was seeking reelection this year in the solidly Republican district.
Walorski’s husband, Dean Swihart, said in a statement Wednesday that he was “touched by the support and kindness” the family has received since her death.
“Her loss leaves a massive void in our family, our community and in Congress,” Swihart said. “Our family remains focused solely on celebrating Jackie’s memory and mourning her loss as she returns home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb has set a special election to fill the remainder of Walorski’s current term running through the rest of this year for the same date as the Nov. 8 general election.
Under Indiana law, it will be up to local Republican officials to decide nominations for the special election and to replace Walorski on the ballot for the full two-year term. The state Republican Party has scheduled an Aug. 20 caucus meeting for those selections. No Republican candidates have yet announced for the seat. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/indiana-funeral-set-for-gop-rep-walorski-killed-in-crash/ | 2022-08-11T15:25:55Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/indiana-funeral-set-for-gop-rep-walorski-killed-in-crash/ | false |
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa would rather chat with Tom Brady than answer questions about him taking his job.
Tagovailoa spent time talking with Brady while the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers held a joint practice Wednesday. He had a simple reply when asked about Miami being penalized for tampering with Brady.
“I’m still here. To me, that’s all noise at this point,” Tagovailoa said.
Last week, the NFL suspended Dolphins owner Stephen Ross through Oct. 17, fined him $1.5 million and docked the team a first-round pick in the 2023 draft and a third-round selection in the 2024 draft for talking to Brady while he was under contract with the Patriots in 2019 and Buccaneers in 2021.
The league’s investigation determined the Dolphins had impermissible communications with both Brady and his agent, Don Yee, no later than early December 2021 and after the season, while he was under contract to the Buccaneers.
Those discussions focused on Brady becoming a limited partner in the Dolphins and possibly serving as a football executive, although at times they also included the possibility he would play for the Dolphins. The league says Ross and Dolphins vice chairman/limited partner Bruce Beal participated in the discussions.
Brady, who turned 45 last week, briefly retired after last season. He hasn’t spoken to reporters since the league punished the Dolphins but the seven-time Super Bowl champion spoke to Tagovailoa on the field.
“We were talking on the side for a good bit,” Tagovailoa said. “He was just asking how the offseason was. We were talking a little about golf at the same time. But for the most part, 23 years playing, that’s a long time. That’s a lot of knowledge, so I was asking him some things and he gave me some good insight on. I’m going to keep that between me and Tom. Then if you guys want to ask Tom, you can go ask him.”
Tagovailoa said Brady’s “composure in the pocket” impressed him the most.
“Nothing really rattles him. When you have a guy in your face, he’s just – subtle movements and throwing the ball,” Tagovailoa said. “I would say those are top trait qualities in a really good quarterback with him, Russ (Russell Wilson), Aaron Rodgers, all of those big-time guys.”
The Dolphins and Buccaneers will practice again Thursday ahead of their preseason opener Saturday night.
First-year Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel downplayed the Brady story.
“For me, nothing happened,” he said. “Everyone else is the one making it awkward. It doesn’t occupy a single iota of space with anybody. It’s hard enough to be good in this league. As the Miami Dolphins, all of our energy is very coordinated and only has to do with us getting better and everything else would be an opportunity cost that we’re not willing to expend.”
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Franchise Signing Marks First since Joining Unleashed Brands
DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XP League, an emerging youth esports franchise brand, has signed an owner with connection to the professional esports community as one of its first franchisees since joining Unleashed Brands, a fast-growing parent company of youth enrichment franchise brands. South Florida entrepreneur Jennifer Vilela will launch the brand's first Florida franchise this fall.
Jennifer has spent almost 20 years as a successful realtor and is mother to professional Fortnite player Jake, AKA BullyWYD. Jennifer's involvement with esports doesn't end there, she currently sits on the advisory board for COPE (Coalition for Parents in esports), an organization aimed at providing more knowledge to parents in the esports world and sees the amazing opportunities owning a youth esports franchise can bring to young gamers.
As a single mother of four boys, Jennifer has always had a deep passion and drive to help children and provide them with tools to have a successful and positive future, including working in the foster care industry. Choosing to launch a youth esports franchise like XP League is something Jennifer is not only excited for, but she says the inclusiveness of the XP League model will allow her to continue work on a broader scale to help many children achieve success.
"Gaming is not going away. I love that it's being acknowledged as a sport and there are so many college opportunities out there. XP League is amazing since we are bringing a team environment, coaching and education to the sport, which is what sold me on opening a franchise," said Jennifer. "So many towns are eager for esports to be in their communities and trying to figure out how to make it work. There is so much demand for these programs right now."
Opening her location in Palm Beach County, Florida, Jennifer expects her son, Jake, will be involved in the business, likely coaching higher-level high school students and that eventually some of her other children, ages 13, 15 and 22, will also be involved in the franchise, making this a family business.
Launched in 2020, XP League helps students with an interest in esports to further their passion at a competitive level like traditional sports. Each league offers a nine-week seasonal program including one practice and one match a week. Each team is led by a coach who focuses on teaching resiliency, teamwork and sportsmanship in addition to gaming skills. By integrating these values into the core format of its programming, kids see the positive reward as an exciting part of the overall experience.
"We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer to our franchise family with her extensive business knowledge and background in understanding professional gaming and how it can lead to tremendous opportunities for kids," said Jay Melamed, CEO and Brand President. "We feel fortunate Jennifer chose our brand to align with during this exciting time of growth for esports programs."
Jennifer expects a mid-October start with the first season to start Nov. 28.
To continue to grow the industry and impact more kids, XP League is seeking individuals who are committed to their mission and who are ready to make a positive change in their community. Franchisees don't need to be an expert in esports or have a ton of familiarity with the industry. The program provides coaching guides and all tournament management is done at the corporate level. With notable recognition of the larger esports community, XP League comes with a positive reputation for anyone interested in investing. The initial investment for interested franchisees ranges from $37,800 - $73,660. For more information about owning an XP League franchise, visit https://franchise.xpleague.com/.
XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports. XP League provides an innovative program that fosters social skills and sportsmanship through a positive, certified coach-led structure. Launched in September 2020, XP League has quickly grown to become the first and largest esports franchise concept the U.S. and Canada.
Unleashed Brands, currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101 and Premier Martial Arts. and was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be. For more information, please visit www.UnleashedBrands.com.
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SLATER, Iowa, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gross-Wen Technologies (GWT), a leading algae-based wastewater treatment company based in rural Slater, Iowa, is pleased to announce that through a collaboration with Xylem Water Solutions Singapore Pte Ltd., a local entity of Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company, their joint project was selected as one of the finalist winners of PUB's, Singapore's National Water Agency, Carbon Zero Grand Challenge 2022.
The wastewater industry contributes 5% of the total world greenhouse gas emissions. To address this problem, PUB launched the $4.8 million (U.S.) Carbon Zero Grand Challenge in October 2021 to incentivize innovative solutions that can assist the PUB achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century and scale to water facilities around the world. As part of this challenge, PUB sought carbon capture, utilization, removal and other solutions that could be integrated with its operations and reach commercial scale within a decade or sooner.
As a Grand Challenge finalist, the GWT/Xylem project will be awarded up to $2.5 million to demonstrate a large-scale version of their solution at a PUB facility in Singapore. The GWT/Xylem project will feature GWT's algae-based, revolving algal biofilm (RABTM) treatment technology on anaerobic digestion (AD) effluent for carbon footprint reduction and nutrient recovery. This carbon reduction includes atmospheric CO2 captured by algae, low energy nitrogen and phosphorus recovery, and reduced nitrous oxide emissions from the concentrated AD effluent. The algae produced during the process will be harvested and used to make slow-release organic fertilizer, bioplastics or biofuels.
According to GWT President and Co-Founder, Dr. Martin Gross, "Our company is honored to be selected as a finalist in the PUB's Grand Carbon Challenge. Our partnership with Xylem at PUB Singapore will serve as a showcase for how algae treatment can be leveraged to decarbonize the wastewater treatment industry."
GWT is a wastewater treatment technology company which uses algae instead of bacteria or chemicals to recover nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater. Algae is considered the most sustainable way to treat wastewater. This is because during the treatment process algae is consuming CO2 from the atmosphere, then the CO2 containing algae is used as a slow-release fertilizer. What makes GWT unique is their algae-based treatment solution, called the revolving algal biofilm system (RAB), which is considered by many experts as the top algae treatment system in the world (10 issued patents). The company was founded by Dr. Martin Gross and Dr. Zhiyou Wen and is based on a technology they developed at Iowa State University.
For more information: algae.com
Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to solving critical water and infrastructure challenges with innovation. Our 17,000 diverse employees delivered revenue of $5.2 billion in 2021. We are creating a more sustainable world by enabling our customers to optimize water and resource management and helping communities in more than 150 countries become water secure.
Join us at www.xylem.com
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This solution will bring advanced television capabilities to linear advertisers and unlock the full
potential of The Weather Channel's award-winning content and valuable audience
ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weather Channel, the top-rated and most widely distributed weather television network in America, announced today it has partnered with Amobee, a global leader in advertising technology that unifies audiences to optimize results. The Weather Channel will license Amobee's platform to provide data-driven linear (DDL) plans for optimized linear television advertising campaigns using advanced audiences activated through OpenAP. The solution will enable advertisers to leverage rich data to more effectively target The Weather Channel's audience segments while improving advertising effectiveness.
"Savvy marketers increasingly need to reach precise audiences, and having the right data, technology and interoperable partnerships is essential. We are proud to partner with Amobee and expand our existing relationship with OpenAP to make audience-based campaigns easier for advertisers to plan, execute and measure," said Barbara Bekkedahl, President, Ad Sales and Client Partnerships, Weather Group at The Weather Channel.
By leveraging Amobee's planning platform for advanced data insights and targeting capabilities, The Weather Channel's clients will be able to push the boundaries of linear television to create engaging and compelling ad experiences while minimizing ad waste and duplication. Additionally, they will be able to uncover new and data-informed opportunities in real-time to reach the audiences they care most about based on advanced learnings.
"We are thrilled to partner with The Weather Channel as it looks to provide its advertisers with the tools it needs to optimize campaigns while providing granular insight into target audiences which will ultimately advance campaign storytelling," said Stacy Daft GM, Enterprise Commercial Business Development at Amobee.
"By expanding our partnership, The Weather Channel will leverage the interoperability of platforms to enable consistent audience definitions to be used for linear optimization planning, targeting and measurement," said Chris LoRusso, Chief Business Officer at OpenAP. "Advertisers can leverage first- or third-party data to build optimized media plans to drive incremental reach and take a more holistic approach to data activation."
Since its launch 40 years ago, The Weather Channel television network has become the top-rated and most widely distributed weather network in America. The Weather Channel television network has been the leader in severe weather coverage, providing the most comprehensive analysis of any media outlet and serving as the nation's only 24-hour source of national storm coverage. With trusted meteorologists who analyze, forecast and report the weather, its expertise is unrivaled. In 2021 and 2019, The Weather Channel won Emmy Awards for its innovative Immersive Mixed Reality technology which is changing the standard in weather presentation. The Weather Channel CTV app is available on Amazon Fire TV and Android TV and will be coming soon to Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Vizio, and Xfinity Flex. For more information visit: www.weathergroup.com.
Founded in 2005, Amobee is an advertising platform that understands how people consume content. Our goal is to optimize outcomes for advertisers and media companies, while providing a better consumer experience. Through our platform, we help customers further their audience development, optimize their cross-channel performance across all TV, connected TV, and digital media, and drive new customer growth through detailed analytics and reporting. Amobee is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singtel, one of the largest communications technology companies in the world.
OpenAP is the advanced advertising company bringing simplicity and scale to audience-based campaigns in television. Powered by a standards-based approach to data activation, we enable advertisers to onboard audiences centrally for use in planning, campaign execution and measurement across the largest footprint of premium video advertising. OpenAP makes it possible for unified ID-based audiences to be used for targeting and measurement across any TV publisher in both linear and digital viewing environments, unlocking transformative insights when using the same audience consistently across all screens. Our technology is open and interoperable, delivering workflow automation and efficiencies on advanced audience campaigns for agencies, brands and publishers. For more information, visit www.openap.tv and follow @OpenAPTV on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Modernize Home Services released its annual Homeowner Sentiment Report findings, resulting from a recent survey of more than 23,000 homeowners. Respondents shared their thoughts on preparing for home improvement projects, budgeting, pain points, and more. The 2022 Homeowner Sentiment Report includes a special set of questions regarding homeowner stressors, such as surging prices, a potential recession, supply chain backlogs, and political unrest. The results indicate that 86% of homeowners consider at least one of these factors to be the cause of their stress. Modernize strives to understand how homeowners and their home improvement decisions are being impacted by recent events.
Each year, Modernize conducts an extensive survey of homeowners to provide insight into what drives them to start home improvement projects. These results offer homeowners an insight into how they compare to others considering home improvements and help contractors better understand their customers to best support them. The results are compiled and compared by trade and weighed against previous surveys.
Important Homeowner Insights
- 37% of homeowners plan to spend 1-5 hours on research before hiring a professional and 43% plan to spend at least 6 hours on research before hiring.
- 24% of homeowners use home improvement websites like Modernize when researching their upcoming projects.
- The majority of homeowners (83%), across trades, have not created a budget. If they do, they are not confident in it; 73% are either somewhat or not confident at all in their budget. 41% of homeowners with a budget found online articles and tools to be helpful.
- Almost 80% of homeowners would like to finance part, if not all, of their project.
- This year, only 32% of homeowners have had to cancel or pause a project, down from 45% last year. This year, however, the reason for most cancellations (74%) is cost.
- 50% of homeowners plan to pursue additional projects in the next six months, up from 38% in January 2021. 11% plan on spending more than $11,000.
- Almost half of homeowners use recommendations from friends to find a contractor. Social media (8%) is up 2% from last year.
- 87% of homeowners will compare 2 or more quotes or bids ahead of selecting a professional.
- The top three factors, other than price, for selecting a contractor for a project are online ratings/reviews, expertise, and references.
- The two top attributes of a contractor's sales process making homeowners least likely to hire him/her are tardiness and lack of communication.
Homeowner Stress Levels Special Report
- 61% of homeowners selected that their levels of stress about decisions relating to their home as "more than I can handle" and "a lot of stress, it's tough to manage."
- Homeowners looking to complete a roofing project (75%) with Modernize are the most stressed trade.
- 57% of homeowners believe the level of stress today is "somewhat worse" to "much worse" than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
- Almost 70% of homeowners said the biggest barrier to their home improvement projects is the "high cost of supplies." An additional 14% said it is "coping with managing the whole project."
- 45% of homeowners across trades agreed completely with the statement, "I just feel overwhelmed by everything that would have to be managed for this project."
The Modernize team recently hosted a webinar on Friday, July 29 reviewing the survey results. The webinar included participation and expert insight from Cassie Morien, director of strategy and homeowner insights analyst for Modernize; Megan Wolfe, director of client strategy & development for Modernize; Bobby Vickers, chief marketing officer for Brennan Enterprises; and Briana Hetherington, a business consultant for Bath Pros of NJ. Industry experts advised how contractors can implement strategies for connecting with customers and mitigating their stressors in the face of inflation and other taxing current events. An exclusive eBook is also available and free to access.
Morien is available to discuss the survey results in detail.
About Modernize Home Services
For more than 17 years, Modernize Home Services has been a leader in the home improvement and services industry, connecting homeowners with contractors and other home services professionals. Modernize operates in more than 15 high-value, high-consideration home segments, including new and replacement windows, solar installation, roofing, heating and air conditioning, siding, bathrooms and kitchens, new and replacement gutters, home security, and others. The business brings a network of more than 1,000 contractors and professionals across all segments, offering broad geographical coverage and choice for homeowners.
Modernize Home Services is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST), a leader in providing performance marketplace technologies and services to the financial services and home services industries. QuinStreet is a pioneer in delivering online marketplace solutions to match searchers with brands in digital media. The company is committed to providing consumers with the information and tools they need to research, find and select the products and brands that meet their needs. Modernize.com is a member of QuinStreet's expert research and publishing division.
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With the advent of Big Data, it’s now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they’re fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What’s clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Dayton using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.
Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.
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#30. Fifth Street Brew Pub
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (97 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1600 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403-2304
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#29. Century Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (61 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: $$ – $$$
– Price: not available
– Address: 10 S Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402-2003
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#28. Spaghetti Warehouse
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (310 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 36 W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402-2310
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#27. The Paragon Supper Club
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (148 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 797 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Dayton, OH 45459
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#26. First Watch
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (126 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2824 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459-3748
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Redlands Grill by J.Alexander’s
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (327 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 7970 Washington Village Dr, Dayton, OH 45459-3820
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#24. Coco’s Bistro
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (279 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Fusion
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 250 Warren St, Dayton, OH 45402-2804
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#23. Roost Modern Italian
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (198 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 524 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402-2914
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#22. Slyder’s Tavern
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (104 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $
– Address: 836 Watervliet Ave, Dayton, OH 45420-2714
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#21. Dewberry 1850
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (80 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409-2105
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#20. The Chop House
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (286 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 7727 Washington Village Dr, Dayton, OH 45459-3954
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#19. Amber Rose Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (211 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: German, Polish
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1400 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#18. Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (235 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2812 Miamisburg Centerville Rd Dayton Mall, Dayton, OH 45459-3748
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#17. Jay’s Seafood Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (380 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 225 E 6th St, Dayton, OH 45402-2836
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#16. Troni’s Italian Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (168 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1314 E Dorothy Ln., Dayton, OH 45419
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Joe’s Pizzeria
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (160 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Pizza
– Price: $
– Address: 4313 Airway Rd, Dayton, OH 45431-1327
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#14. Bonefish Grill
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (222 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 2818 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459-3748
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#13. Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (270 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 4432 Walnut Street, Dayton, OH 45440
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#12. Lily’s Dayton
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (220 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 329 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402-2909
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#11. Dublin Pub
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (446 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Irish, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 300 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410-1116
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#10. Pine Club
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (685 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 1926 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409-2411
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#9. Carillon Brewing Co
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (419 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: German, American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409-2023
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#8. Jimmie’s Ladder 11
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (266 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 936 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409-2912
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#7. Pasha Grill
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (201 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 72 Plum St, Dayton, OH 45440-1376
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#6. Oakwood Club
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (302 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 2414 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45419-1501
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#5. Thai Nine
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (717 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: Sushi, Asian
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 11 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45402-2826
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#4. Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (376 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: American, Bar
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 515 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410-1119
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#3. Meadowlark Restaurant
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (473 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Type of cuisine: American
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 5531 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH 45429-2225
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#2. Salar Restaurant and Lounge
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (330 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Peruvian
– Price: $$$$
– Address: 400 E 5th St # 410, Dayton, OH 45402-2962
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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#1. Dewey’s Pizza
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (294 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 131 Jasper St, Dayton, OH 45409-2840
– Read more on Tripadvisor
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College sets up SPACE to foster innovation
Incubation centre to encourage industry-academia linkages
Space is key to creating new ideas, and St. Xavier's College for Women in Aluva has chosen its pristine surroundings to kindle innovation among students.
SPACE, the institution’s new incubation centre, offers young minds the chance to set their imagination on fire by taking inspiration from the nearby Periyar and its picturesque surroundings. Through its beautiful design aided by glass doors and panels, innovators can take a leaf out of the ecosystem to nurture their work.
“The incubation centre is built on the concept of land to encompass the landscape of the sea, mountains, and grasslands. It is a place where students can stimulate their thinking skills, while enjoying the beauty of rain and nature,” said Dr. Milon Franz, Principal. “The centre will act as a space that will help develop creative and innovative thoughts, besides fostering the industry-academia linkages for knowledge production and dissemination,” she added.
The Institution Innovation Cell, which was set up in 2019, had received a five-star rating for its efforts to boost innovation and entrepreneurship and undertaking various activities prescribed by Innovation Cell under the Ministry of Education. The college has been recognised in the performer band at the national level in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements.
The new incubation space will be open to students on the campus and also young talents in three schools, who are receiving mentor support from members of the incubation cell. The management has plans to welcome more young innovators to join its creative efforts in the second phase.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman carrying a baby and with another child was robbed at gunpoint in Orange County, video released by the sheriff’s office shows.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office posted video on social media Wednesday of the robbery that happened the day prior around 9:30 a.m. along South Orange Blossom Trail near Holden Avenue.
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The video shows the woman holding a baby while her other child was standing next to her when a man grabbed her purse and an iPad the child was holding.
The sheriff’s office said the suspects, 22-year-old Corahn Myrie and 18-year-old Joshua Davila, were located hours later and arrested.
On Aug. 9 at 9:30 a.m., a woman was robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight while standing with her young child & holding her infant. Within hours, these brazen robbers were in custody, and now Corahn Myrie and Joshua Davila are in jail. pic.twitter.com/gnhFnAX9i8
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) August 10, 2022
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