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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Spokane medical doctor accused of hiring someone on the dark web to kidnap his estranged wife pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of threats in interstate commerce as part of a plea deal.
Ronald Ilg, who has been a licensed physician in Washington state since 2003, originally pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted kidnapping in May 2021, KREM-TV reported.
As a result of his guilty pleas Wednesday, charges of cyberstalking, attempted kidnapping, damage to a computer and witness tampering were dismissed.
Ilg’s estranged wife in 2021 gave investigators text messages in which she accused him of trying to hire someone to carry out a weeklong kidnapping, while he was in Mexico, court documents said.
During an interview with the FBI, Ilg denied the allegations.
In February 2021, court documents say Ilg used the moniker “Scar215” to offer a hit man Bitcoin to assault a former employee of his by breaking his hand.
In late March and early April 2021, Ilg reportedly used the same moniker to seek out a person to kidnap, assault, drug and extort his estranged wife.
Ilg offered a bonus if the goals of getting her to halt court proceedings, getting back together with him, planting drugs in her home, giving her drugs and taking photos of her doing drugs, were met, according to court documents.
Ilg gave the woman’s schedule and where she worked in the messages and was eager to get the ball rolling in the scheme, according to court documents. Ilg also warned kidnapping her when she had the children would be a bad idea because it would be publicized, according to court documents.
He said $40,000 in Bitcoin would be available for whomever carried out the kidnapping, documents said.
The FBI was able to identify Ilg by obtaining account records from Coinbase.com, which was used in the alleged transactions. The account was under Ilg’s name and included his phone number, email address and social security number, according to documents. Altogether, Ilg reportedly transferred more than $56,000 for the attacks, documents said.
According to documents, the FBI executed a search warrant at Ilg’s home on April 11, 2021, where they found a note with the moniker “Scar215” and a password.
Ilg faces up to 10 years in prison when sentenced in November. | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/spokane-doctor-accused-in-kidnapping-for-hire-plot-pleads-guilty/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | 2022-08-11T15:43:38Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/spokane-doctor-accused-in-kidnapping-for-hire-plot-pleads-guilty/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | true |
New director, John DeFord, Ph.D., adds global medical technology experience to Enable Injections, strengthening its mission to lead drug delivery innovation worldwide.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enable Injections, Inc. ("Enable"), a company developing and manufacturing the enFuse® platform of investigational wearable drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of John DeFord, Ph.D. to the company's Board of Directors, effective July 29, 2022.
Enable Injections' enFuse is an innovative drug delivery technology designed to subcutaneously (SC) deliver large volumes of up to 50mL for a wide range of therapies and diseases, dedicated to improving the patient experience.
Dr. DeFord brings over three decades of expertise as a global medical technology executive, most recently the executive vice president and chief technology officer for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) (BDX), a global medical technology company. Prior to BD, Dr. DeFord served in senior science, technology and leadership roles of increasing responsibility at organizations such as C.R. Bard and Cook Incorporated, with additional experience in venture capital as managing director of Early Stage Partners venture capital fund. He is currently also a member of the board of directors at Nordson Corporation (NDSN), NuVasive (NUVA), and Blue Spark, Inc. DeFord graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree and master's degree in electrical engineering, and a Ph.D. in electrical/biomedical engineering, dedicating his career to innovative medical technologies to save lives, enhance quality of life and improve the patient experience.
"Enable Injections is at the forefront of both simplifying the therapeutic delivery of critical medications and enhancing quality of life for the patient," said Dr. DeFord. "I am excited to join the Board of Directors at this important time in the company's growth and development; and I look forward to working with the management team and Board to help accelerate translation of this important technology to the clinical setting."
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. DeFord as a new director to Enable's Board," said Mike Hooven, President and CEO of Enable Injections. "We believe adding depth of experience in the global medical technology space such as Dr. DeFord's is key to the strong growth of our business."
Cincinnati-based Enable Injections is a global healthcare innovation company developing and manufacturing drug delivery systems designed to improve the patient experience. Enable's body-worn enFuse® delivers high-volume pharmaceutical and biologic therapeutics via subcutaneous administration, with the aim of improving convenience, supporting superior outcomes, and advancing healthcare system economics. For more information, please visit www.enableinjections.com.
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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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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of California and affiliates today announced Sarah Chavarria has been named its president. Ms. Chavarria will work alongside Mike Castro, who will remain chief executive officer. Mr. Castro was appointed president and chief executive officer of the organization in 2019.
Ms. Chavarria, who previously served as executive vice president and chief people officer for Delta Dental of California, will assume an expanded role and oversee all aspects of Operations, People, Growth and Technology. After a successful track record transforming organizations in the health care industry, she joined Delta Dental in 2017 to lead the People Organization, a role that grew to encompass management of the Operations, Product, Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Communications teams.
"Sarah has been instrumental in the development and execution of our strategic roadmap and has demonstrated a relentless commitment to enhancing quality and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, providers and employees," said Mike Castro, chief executive officer of Delta Dental of California. "As president, Sarah will ensure we are positioned for our next decade of growth and success and have the most engaged team in the industry."
"I am fortunate to be part of an incredibly strong team. The passion our employees demonstrate in serving our customers and providers is a huge source of inspiration to me and the reason we have grown to care for more than 40 million members," said Sarah Chavarria, president of Delta Dental of California. "As we look to the future, I am excited to continue to expand and evolve our business while advancing our mission to increase access to oral health care for everyone."
Prior to Delta Dental, Ms. Chavarria was chief people officer at NantHealth. She also served in a similar role at Optum360, a joint venture between Optum and Dignity Health, and was vice president of human resources at Dignity Health. Ms. Chavarria also held organizational transformation positions at Oracle, Medibuy and Levi Strauss.
Since 1955, Delta Dental of California has offered comprehensive, high quality oral health care coverage to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California enterprise includes its affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., as well as the national DeltaCare USA network, and provides dental benefits to more than 40 million people across 15 states and the District of Columbia*. All are members of the Delta Dental Plans Association based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the not-for-profit national association that through a national network of Delta Dental companies collectively covers millions of people nationwide. For more information about Delta Dental of California, please visit www.deltadentalins.com
*Delta Dental of California's operating areas encompass Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and District of Columbia.
For media inquiries, contact:
Tom Sarris
Director, Corporate Communications
Delta Dental of California
tsarris@delta.org
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eIMPACT, the leading provider of labor market data visualization dashboards, today announced the launch of its myCareerPathway™ Dashboard with an implementation in Gainesville's CareerSource North Central Florida. The first-of-its-kind software product will help job seekers in the greater Gainesville area leverage the power of data visualization highlighting in-demand skills and job market trends, tailored to their career area and location.
"The myCareerPathway™ product was born out of necessity during a historic moment in our labor market, where employers are struggling to find the right talent, and workers are seeking higher ground in terms of a fulfilling career path," said Erik Larson, CEO of eIMPACT. "With two user inputs: location and job title, users get an instant snapshot of ways to gain competitive advantage in the market through upskilling, transferable career options and job postings trends," he added.
CareerSource North Central Florida is the region's one-stop for job searches, career support and training. For CareerSource, the new data resource is more than a new piece of software.
"CareerSource NCFL has built its reputation as a leader in the Florida workforce development ecosystem through a combination of customer focus and innovation. The myCareerPathway™ Dashboard is the latest example of this strategy, helping job seekers shine a helpful light on what is oftentimes a stressful, opaque undertaking," added Phyllis Marty, CareerSource NCFL's chief executive. The dashboard will be available to all customers at one-stop locations in Bradford and Alachua counties, as well as through an online portal.
For more information on eIMPACT's myCareerPathway™ Dashboard visit www.eimpact.report.
eIMPACT is a labor market data visualization company based in the Portland, OR metro. The company's cloud-based platform is utilized by workforce and economic development organizations around the US.
CareerSource North Central Florida is a member of CareerSource Florida and a proud partner of the American Job Center network. CareerSource NCFL is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Learn more about CareerSource NCFL at www.careersourcencfl.com.
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Richard Pfister
720-999-7523
richard@eimpact.report
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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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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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Megan Derkey
Bellmont Partners
+1 612-255-1115
digikey@bellmontpartners.com
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15 More Infected With Fatal Coronavirus In RWP
Sumaira FH Published August 11, 2022 | 06:53 PM
As many as 15 more people were diagnosed with fatal coronavirus during the last 24 hours, raising the district's tally of confirmed cases to 47,368
RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Aug, 2022 ) :As many as 15 more people were diagnosed with fatal coronavirus during the last 24 hours, raising the district's tally of confirmed cases to 47,368.
As per the latest data released by the District Health Authority here Thursday, the infected cases included 43,783 from Rawalpindi and 3,585 from other districts.
Among the new cases, five arrived from the Rawalpindi Cantonment, three from Taxila, two from Potohar town, Rawal town and Gujjar Khan, while one case was reported from Islamabad. "Presently, 141 confirmed patients are quarantined at homes while no one is admitted at any district's health facility", the report added.
The report further said that 6,994,424 people, including 44,797 health workers, had jabbed themselves against the lethal coronavirus (COVID-19) across the district since the vaccination administering drive launched on March 10, 2021.
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ZURICH, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today declared a quarterly dividend equal to $0.83 per share, payable on October 7, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2022. The dividend will be payable out of legal reserves and will be made in United States dollars by the company's transfer agent, as described in the Chubb Limited 2022 proxy statement. This will be the second installment as approved by the company's shareholders on May 19, 2022.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
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Forward-looking statements made in this press release, such as statements regarding dividends, and our expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts, reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. For example, payment of scheduled or future dividends could be affected by extraordinary company events or capital constraints or similar factors that could require the company to adjust, delay or withhold dividend payments. Additional information regarding factors that could cause differences from these forward-looking statements appears in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made.
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New Link in Bio App Gives Creators the Ability to Sell Curated Products in their Link in Bio
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orca, a social commerce platform focused on helping creators launch and sell curated products through their online boutique, today announced the launch of the Orca app on Koji, the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform and the leading app store for social media.
Orca is a new app that lets creators integrate their Orca boutique shop of premium, hand-selected products into their link in bio. Using Orca, creators earn a commission off the products they sell to their audience through the app, providing another way to monetize both their audience and their link in bio. Creators who want to build their own online boutique can do so within minutes on the Orca web application by providing their name, social links, and the custom URL they want. Once their account is set up, creators can add products to their storefront and start selling immediately.
"We are beyond excited to join Koji's app store as the premier social commerce tool available to their creators. Koji has always offered more than just a link in bio, and this partnership presents an incredible monetization opportunity for their community and positions us as an exciting part of their growing ecosystem," said Garrett Perkins, Product Manager at Orca.
The new app is free to use and available today on the Koji App Store.
Sitting at the heart of social and live commerce, Orca allows anyone to create and customize their own online store. Orca sellers don't need any products to get started, they simply curate their store with products from Orca's ever-expanding catalog of thousands. Orca empowers creators to monetize their content on the platform of their choice with zero startup costs. Additionally, Orca has produced over 600 hours of live stream shopping shows, including serving as the producer of Zappos' live shopping show, Zappos Live.
Koji is the world's most powerful Link in Bio platform. With hundreds of free apps created by Koji and its community of independent developers, the Koji Link in Bio gives leading Creators on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and other social media platforms new ways to engage audiences, connect with supporters, and monetize. Koji launched in March 2021 and has raised $36 million in venture capital.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mammoth Holdings LLC, America's premier express car wash platform, announced its acquisition of Mr. Squeaky Car Wash ("Mr. Squeaky") in Pompano Beach, FL.
"This acquisition provides a great opportunity to add a high-quality team to the Mammoth system and will bolster our rapidly growing South Florida footprint," said Dave Hoffmann, Chairman and CEO of Mammoth Holdings. Hoffmann added, "We are excited to roll out our club membership offering to Mr. Squeaky's loyal customer base in the coming weeks."
Richard Sasso, Mr. Squeaky's owner stated, "I pride myself on being detail oriented, and I appreciated Mammoth's attention to detail throughout the entire process. From the initial letter of intent through the integration process, Mammoth displayed an impressive attention to detail that leaves me excited to see the opportunities our team will have to further their careers in the future."
Mammoth Holdings is the first car wash platform formed by industry insiders and has 106 operating locations. Mammoth is customer-focused operationally; operator-focused in its approach to acquisitions; and seeks to be the partner-of-choice for car wash operators who desire liquidity, growth capital, and a tax-deferred equity investment opportunity. Mammoth Holdings' multi-brand portfolio includes Coastal Carwash, Shine-N-Go, SUDS, Silverstar, Busy Bee, PureMagic, Marc-1, Ultra, Wash Me Fast, Wiggy Wash, Pals, Finish Line, LuLu's, Ollie's, PitStop, and Swifty, among others.
Mammoth has significant growth capital and is actively seeking acquisitions and development opportunities.
In October 2018, Mammoth partnered with Red Dog Equity LLC, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, which, through its partnership with Tom Pritzker's family business interests (advised by The Pritzker Organization), provides the equity for Mammoth Holdings' corporate development initiatives. Monroe Capital and Morgan Stanley provide Mammoth Holdings' debt financing.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Mammoth Holdings operates 106 conveyor car washes under the Coastal Carwash, Shine-N-Go, SUDS, Silverstar, Busy Bee, PureMagic, Marc-1, Ultra, Wash Me Fast, Wiggy Wash, Pals, Finish Line, LuLu's, Ollie's, PitStop, and Swifty brands in Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Illinois, Utah, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Florida. Mammoth Holdings was founded by Gary Dennis and Chip Hackett in 2002. To learn more, please visit us online at mammothholdings.com.
Founded in 2005, Mr. Squeaky Car Wash operates a single car wash in Florida and was named a Top 50 car wash in the USA in 2007 by Modern Car Care. To learn more, please visit the Mr. Squeaky location in Pompano Beach, FL or visit mrsqueaky.com.
Red Dog Equity LLC is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle-market companies poised for strong growth in partnership with driven, entrepreneurial business leaders ("Red Dogs"). To learn more, please visit reddogequity.com.
The Pritzker Organization is the merchant bank for the business interests of the Tom Pritzker family. Additional information can be found at pritzkerorg.com.
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Brooklyn Beckham reveals HUGE new 'married' hand tattoo as he enjoys date night with wife Nicola Peltz... after couple broke silence on ‘cold war’ with his mother Victoria
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz cut casual figures on Thursday, as they stepped out for a late night bite to eat in Los Angeles.
The married couple's outing comes after Brooklyn, 23, debuted his new ink and the pair broke their silence about rumours of a feud between Nicola and her mother-in-law Victoria Beckham.
Nicola, 27, looked effortlessly stylish in a black T-shirt and baggy blue denim jeans, while keeping the cold at bay by layering up in a black cardigan.
Loved-up: Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz cut casual figures on Thursday, as they stepped out for a late night bite to eat in Los Angeles
She toted her essentials in a black handbag, and added height to her frame with a pair of platform heels.
Keeping a low profile, she hid her eyes behind a pair of black sunglasses and sported a black baseball cap.
Nicola's newly-dyed brunette tresse were left down to tumble over her shoulders, and she held tightly on to her husband's hand.
Brooklyn wore a blue shirt over a pair of jeans similar to Nicolas, teaming them with white trainers.
'Cold war': The married couple's outing comes after they broke their silence about rumours of a feud between Nicola and her mother-in-law Victoria Beckham
Coordinating with his wife, he also wore a matching black baseball cap on his head as they strolled down the street.
The same day Brooklyn took to his Instagram to show his latest tattoo tribute to Nicola, getting 'married' inked across his hand.
Brooklyn has commemorated the couple's romance via numerous tattoos, with the star now estimating he has around 95 inkings.
New ink: The same day Brooklyn took to his Instagram to show his latest tattoo tribute to Nicola, getting 'married' inked across his hand
One reads 'our little bubble' marking the pair's Los Angeles home, with Nicola saying: 'We can be quiet and watch our show and relax. It's very tucked away in the mountains.'
He also shared a snap of a plate of delicious looking Fruit Loop doughnuts, with a loving note from Nicola.
It read: 'Dear Mr. Peltzbeckham. I am so proud of you! I believe in you with every part of my being.
'You're the love of my life and I am so lucky to spend everyday by your side. I love you more every minute. Love Wifey.'
'Love, wifey': He also shared a snap of a plate of delicious looking Fruit Loop doughnuts, with a loving note from Nicola
Brooklyn commented over the top: 'I found the most amazing person in the world. I love you so much xx'.
It comes after Nicola shared a cryptic message about 'people who make you feel bad' alongside a candid snap of herself looking sad with red watery eyes four days ago amid rumblings of a disagreement with Victoria.
But despite not weighing in before, Nicola has dismissed the narrative and said that she believes it all started when she didn't wear a Victoria Beckham designed wedding dress for the nuptials in April and instead opted for Valentino couture.
Candid: It comes after Nicola finally broke her silence on her rumoured 'cold war' with Victoria in a joint interview with Brooklyn for Variety (pictured together in 2021)
She told Variety: 'I was going to and I really wanted to, and then a few months down the line, she realized that her atelier couldn't do it, so then I had to pick another dress.
'She didn't say you can't wear it; I didn't say I didn't want to wear it. That's where it started.'
Brooklyn, in a rather muted defence, added: 'Everyone gets along, which is good.'
However, Victoria did manage to dress herself and other loved ones in designs from her eponymous fashion label -including BFF Eva Longoria, mother Jackie Adams and son Romeo's then-girlfriend Mia Regan.
Wedding day: But despite not weighing in before, Nicola has dismissed the narrative and said that she believes it all started when she didn't wear a Victoria Beckham designed wedding dress for the nuptials in April and instead opted for Valentino couture (pictured)
Over the weekend Nicola posted a photo of herself on Instagram looking as though she had been crying along with a caption about 'people who make you feel bad'.
Nicola's crying post comes amid months of alleged frosty tension with her new mother-in-law after reports claimed Nicola and Victoria, 48, 'can't stand each other and don't talk.'
Peltz, the daughter of New York billionaire Nelson Peltz, is believed to now live in Miami with her husband but fans have noticed that the couple have seemingly drifted from Posh and Becks since the wedding.
Opening up on social media, Mrs Peltz-Beckham said: 'Sometimes I find it hard to show the sad bits of me.
'Growing up with seven siblings and two very strong parents, made me really tough, they hammered it into me to not let people bring me down or hurt my heart.
Cover star: Husband Brooklyn added: 'Everyone gets along, which is good' as he posed for a smouldering front cover
'It made me put such a wall up to protect myself especially in this industry. We all have days where people make you feel bad and it's okay to be hurt by it.'
She continued: 'I just thought I would write something because I never show this side of me here. I wanted to show this side of me.
'I love you all so much and truly appreciate all of your support. It means so much when you guys are kind on my page I want you to know I see you, I hear you, and it means a lot to me.'
Her post was met with several supportive messages from her fans and showbiz pals, as well as a gushing response from her hubby: 'You have the most amazing heart xx I love you so so much xx.'
But others were quick to pick up on the fact that the cryptic message may be an attack on her husband's mother, Spice Girl Victoria, as their frosty online relationship continues to cause intrigue among their followers.
Emotional: The newlywed shared a cryptic message about 'people who make you feel bad' alongside a candid snap of herself looking sad with red watery eyes four days ago amid rumblings of a disagreement
Peltz is said to have not wanted Posh's input at the wedding at all - and on the magical night, witnesses said the Beckhams 'were not at the forefront' and that the 'wedding was all about the Peltz family.'
In his latest candid interview, Brooklyn also discussed the newlyweds' decision to combine their surnames, explaining: 'We had this idea — we kind of combined our last names. I was just like, oh, we could start a new thing, and it'll be so cool to have our own kids and have little Peltz Beckhams running around.'
The actress also told how coming from a large family has made her 'really tough' and that they've taught her not to allow people to 'bring her down'.
Elsewhere in the interview, the couple spoke about their desire to start a family one day, with Brooklyn saying: 'I keep saying to my wife, I can't wait to be a dad.
'I'm ready to have kids, but I always tell my wife, whenever you want.'
Nicola added: 'We don't plan on having kids anytime in the next year. But we would love to have a big family one day — we would love to have some of our own, and we would love to adopt.'
Self designed: Although VB's atelier wasn't able to design Nicola's wedding gown, the Spice Girl wore a Studio 54-inspired self-designed slip dress which took five days to create (left) while BFF Eva Longoria also wore a Victoria Beckham design (R)
And another one: The star posed with son Romeo's then- girlfriend Mia Regan, who also wore her brand
Her label: Victoria's mother Jackie Adams also wore a Victoria Beckham brand outfit
Fashion designer: At the time Victoria shared her pride at having designed elegant ensembles for her friends as she shared a sweet snap of Nadia Ferreira cosying up to her beau Marc Anthony
Opening up on their love story, Nicola said: 'The thing that's great about us is that we don't need anything from each other. We're just so in love. There's nothing I need from him or he needs from me.'
Brooklyn also detailed his career aspirations, having briefly attended New York's Parson's School of Design to study photography, the star is now learning to be a chef and frequently sharing cooking videos.
He said: 'I really enjoyed [photography] for a couple of years. I love taking pictures of my wife. I still have all my film cameras, but now it's just more of a fun thing to do. They were kind of all hobbies. I was still trying to find that one thing I would literally die for, and I found that with cooking.'
'I'm almost 100% self-taught. Ever since the start of quarantine, I've done it every single day, and it's the one thing I've found that takes my mind off of anything I'm thinking about.'
'I would love to have my own pub. I would love to have my own sauces, knives, pots and pans, Not like a chef — I'm always going to be learning about cooking. I want to have so many TV shows, and hopefully one day open up a pub in L.A., because L.A. needs a pub.
Adding that he'd love to serve 'a healthier version of comfort food' and that a pub could be the subject of a TV show, he also revealed he's planning to launch a new sauce product later this year.
Future: Elsewhere in the interview, the couple spoke about their desire to start a family one day, with Brooklyn saying: 'I keep saying to my wife, I can't wait to be a dad'
Brooklyn, whose own parents are one of the most influential pairings in the world, said he and Nicola would love to do a reality show to show the dynamic of their relationship.
He said: 'I've always said to my wife, we should actually do a reality TV show, because she's so funny,' Peltz Beckham says. 'And we take the p**s out of each other all the time. She sometimes doesn't get my English humour.'
Brooklyn admitted he felt pressure to live up to his father David's reputation as one of the world's greatest-ever footballers, hence his decision to walk away from soccer at age 16 after being released from the Arsenal club as a youth prospect:
He said: 'My dad wasn't sad, because he was like, I just want you to be happy. But of course I was sad. It was my whole life since I was literally 2.
'To try and live up to what my dad did in football, I was just like, that's going to be a bit difficult.'
Happy couple: Brooklyn and Nicola also hope to one day have a reality show - they are pictured announcing their engagement in 2021
Feud: Fans have wondered for weeks if Brooklyn's fashion designer mother, Victoria, had a fall-out with her new daughter-in-law, after they noticed that the pair stopped liking each other's Instagram pics (pictured in March 2021)
Amid reports of Nicola and Victoria's epic fall-out, fans also questioned Victoria's rather emotionless celebratory Instagram post following her son's wedding - as she just wrote: 'Congratulations Mr and Mrs Beckham. Welcome to the family x.'
Many were quick to notice Victoria didn't use Brooklyn and Nicola's official new joint surname - Peltz-Beckham - causing further speculation that the post was in fact veiling their growing tensions.
Other clues hinting towards the cold war between the Beckham women include when Nicola failed to post an image with Victoria at the glamorous reception - despite her caption being 'family is everything to me.'
Since then, Nicola and Victoria have scarcely liked each other's pictures on social media, despite the fact that they used to always show support for one another online.
Rumors were also intensified when fans noticed that Brooklyn was missing from his family vacation last week as Victoria and Beckham were seen vacationing on a yacht in Palm Beach, Florida.
It has been nearly three months since Posh last liked one of Nicola's posts on May 26 - and she didn't like any of the images that Peltz-Beckham shared from her honeymoon with Brooklyn.
Emotional: Nicola sparked concern last week with her emotional Instagram post
Opening up: The actress also told how coming from a large family has made her 'really tough' and that they've taught her not to allow people to 'bring her down'
There for her: Her post was met with several supportive messages from her fans and showbiz pals, with a significant response coming from her husband Brooklyn
LOVED UP: Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham arrive at the In America: An Anthology of Fashion themed Met Gala in May 2022, a month after their wedding
Nicola meanwhile hasn't liked Posh posts about her 29th Vogue magazine cover, her wedding anniversary with David, or even on Harper's 11th birthday. She also didn't like a post wishing David a happy Father's Day – despite the fact that the post featured her husband Brooklyn.
And the rift between mother and daughter-in-law has also allegedly rocked Brooklyn's relationship with his parents, with one source telling Page Six: 'They haven't spoken to him much in the last few months.'
The Beckhams were apparently not happy after Nicola's glitzy front cover close-up on British socialite magazine Tatler came out - published with the in-your-face headline 'The new Mrs Beckham.'
It is a title Victoria has, of course, worn with pride since she wed footballer Becks in July 1999.
Brooklyn posted the stunning front cover of his adoring wife, with the caption: 'Wow. I am so proud of you baby. You look absolutely gorgeous and I am so in love with you. Congratulations babe.'
The Instagram post was not liked by his mother, Victoria.
Opening up in the Tatler interview, fans believed that Nicola exposed sly digs at how David and Victoria had previously treated her husband Brooklyn, 23.
She told the magazine: 'Brooklyn felt a lot of pressure to please people with his career and he didn't love it.'
And Nicola also said that Brooklyn often turns to her 80-year-old father, Nelson Peltz, for business advice - rather than to his singer, fashion designer, multi-million pound business owner mother, or his legendary former footballer father.
She said: 'Brooklyn is getting into very exciting things with his shows and also business things and it's really sweet. I watch him call my dad and say, 'What do you think about this?' I love watching him learn from my dad.'
On Victoria's Instagram page, her most recently-updated highlight reel is dedicated to her loving family, where she shares adorable snaps of her children, parents, and her husband.
But despite officially joining the family in April, Nicola hasn't featured in the carousel of images since January.
Iconic: Brooklyn admitted he felt pressure to live up to his father David's reputation as one of the world's greatest-ever footballers, hence his decision to walk away from soccer at age 16 after being released from the Arsenal club as a youth prospect (pictured 2000)
The icy online relationship between Nicola and Victoria is in marked contrast to the once-loving Instagram connection that used to exist between them.
Back in 2021, Nicola gushed that Victoria was her 'role model' and said 'I love you so so much' in a series of pictures she posted for Posh's birthday.
And Victoria's Instagram used to feature loving posts about 27-year-old Nicola, including the adorable caption when Brooklyn got down on one knee: 'The MOST exciting news!!
'We could not be happier that Brooklyn and Nicola are getting married! Wishing you so much love and a lifetime of happiness. We all love you both so much.'
A different insider, though, said talk of a schism is 'silly,' and that David and Victoria are due to meet up with the newlyweds in America soon - pointing out that they all recently went out for dinner in Venice.
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4.35 lakh cusecs released from Pulichintala
Keeping in view of flood coming from Nagarjuna Sagar and catchment areas, the Water Resources Department (WRD) officials have released 4.35 lakh cusecs of flood waters from the Pulichintala project. The project authorities lifted 17 gates to a height of 3.5 feet to discharge the flood.
For the first time this season, 17 gates of Pulichintala Project were lifted and flood water was discharged on Thursday. The WRD officials are expecting that flood may reach the Prakasam Barrage by midnight of Thursday.
Irrigation Circle Vijayawada Superintending Engineer (SE), Sesham Tirumala Rao said, “We are expecting more than 4.50 lakh cusecs of flood from Pulichintala Project. As of now, we are releasing about 1,06,370 cusecs of flood downstream of the Prakasam Barrage.”
In addition to Pulichintala, flood water is coming from Paleru, Kattaleru, and Wyra tributaries. So, the WRD lifted all 70 gates and discharged 1,06,370 cusecs of flood into the sea. Of the 70 gates, 60 gates were raised to a height of 2 feet and 10 gates by 1 foot.
To maintain Prakasam Barrage crest gates level 12 feet, the department released 12,539 cusecs of water into canals. More than 1,18,909 cusecs of flood water is coming from the upper area and the same was released into the sea and canals, he said.
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PACIFIC GROVE, Calif — A California paddleboarder and his dog were thrown into the ocean when a shark bit the board but both survived the encounter without injuries, authorities said.
The Wednesday morning attack occurred about 150 yards (137 meters) off Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove at the south end of Monterey Bay, the same waters where a swimmer was seriously injured by a great white shark in June.
In the latest incident, the shark swam under the paddleboard, turned and bit the board, a Pacific Grove police statement said. The man and the dog were able to get back on the board and return to shore.
The paddleboard will be tested to determine the shark species, police said.
The stretch of the coast will be closed until Aug. 13.
The swimmer bitten in the June attack was rescued by two paddleboarders and spent three weeks in a hospital.
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- US July PPI drops unexpectedly in July while jobless claims hit monthly highs.
- The dollar remains in negative territory, even as US yields rise.
- EUR/USD up for the fifth consecutive day, holds under Wednesday’s top.
The EUR/USD failed to break Wednesday’s highs around 1.0355 and pulled back. It is hovering around 1.0325 as the US dollar attempts to recover during the American session as US yield surge.
Other indicator shows a slowdown in US inflation
Data released on Thursday showed the Producer Price Index in the US dropped by 0.5% in July, and the annual rate slid to 9.8%, against expectations of a 0.2% advance. On Wednesday, it was reported the Consumer Price Index was unchanged in July against expectations of a 0.2% gain. On Thursday, a report from US Labor Department informed Initial Jobless Claims rose to 262K in the week ended August 6, the highest level since November. Continuing Claims hit monthly highs.
US yields are rising sharply despite the signs of a slowdown in inflation. Market participants continue to see an increase in the Fed Fund rate at the next meeting by at least 50 basis points. The US 10-year yield stands at 2.84%, the highest in almost a week, while the 30-yield is at the highest level since July 21 at 3.10%. The US Dollar Index is falling for the fourth consecutive day trading around 105.00, after finding support again above 104.60.
The EUR/USD peaked at 1.0363 after the beginning of the American session, slightly below yesterday’s high. It failed to break and retreat. So far it found support at 1.0320. A break lower would expose the next support at 1.0305, followed by the daily low at 1.0274. The technical outlook looks bullish as long as EUR/USD holds above 1.2060/80.
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New director, John DeFord, Ph.D., adds global medical technology experience to Enable Injections, strengthening its mission to lead drug delivery innovation worldwide.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enable Injections, Inc. ("Enable"), a company developing and manufacturing the enFuse® platform of investigational wearable drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of John DeFord, Ph.D. to the company's Board of Directors, effective July 29, 2022.
Enable Injections' enFuse is an innovative drug delivery technology designed to subcutaneously (SC) deliver large volumes of up to 50mL for a wide range of therapies and diseases, dedicated to improving the patient experience.
Dr. DeFord brings over three decades of expertise as a global medical technology executive, most recently the executive vice president and chief technology officer for Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) (BDX), a global medical technology company. Prior to BD, Dr. DeFord served in senior science, technology and leadership roles of increasing responsibility at organizations such as C.R. Bard and Cook Incorporated, with additional experience in venture capital as managing director of Early Stage Partners venture capital fund. He is currently also a member of the board of directors at Nordson Corporation (NDSN), NuVasive (NUVA), and Blue Spark, Inc. DeFord graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree and master's degree in electrical engineering, and a Ph.D. in electrical/biomedical engineering, dedicating his career to innovative medical technologies to save lives, enhance quality of life and improve the patient experience.
"Enable Injections is at the forefront of both simplifying the therapeutic delivery of critical medications and enhancing quality of life for the patient," said Dr. DeFord. "I am excited to join the Board of Directors at this important time in the company's growth and development; and I look forward to working with the management team and Board to help accelerate translation of this important technology to the clinical setting."
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. DeFord as a new director to Enable's Board," said Mike Hooven, President and CEO of Enable Injections. "We believe adding depth of experience in the global medical technology space such as Dr. DeFord's is key to the strong growth of our business."
Cincinnati-based Enable Injections is a global healthcare innovation company developing and manufacturing drug delivery systems designed to improve the patient experience. Enable's body-worn enFuse® delivers high-volume pharmaceutical and biologic therapeutics via subcutaneous administration, with the aim of improving convenience, supporting superior outcomes, and advancing healthcare system economics. For more information, please visit www.enableinjections.com.
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To see if homemade baby food has less heavy metals, HBBF's new report measured 288 baby foods and their "family food" equivalents
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) released a new study finding detectable amounts of toxic heavy metals in 94% of all food samples tested. The study was designed to find if homemade baby food is safer than store-bought and found no evidence to suggest that homemade baby food has lower heavy metal levels than store-bought brands.
Ninety-four percent of store-bought baby food and 94% of homemade purees and family brand foods showed detectable levels of toxic heavy metals.
In 2019, HBBF found that 95% of baby foods tested were contaminated with toxic heavy metals. Concerns grew when a 2021 Congressional investigation found baby foods to be tainted with "dangerous levels" of toxic heavy metals like lead and arsenic.
HBBF wanted to know if the DIY work-around actually works. To find the answer, HBBF tested 288 foods and examined FDA data from 7,000+ additional lab analyses. The top findings were:
- The study found four foods to avoid completely, 14 foods safe to serve freely, and 22 to limit or rotate.
- Rice cakes and crisped rice cereal are heavily contaminated with arsenic. They contain higher levels of inorganic arsenic (the most toxic form of arsenic) than any other foods tested. Both stand out as foods to avoid.
- Lead, arsenic, and cadmium levels are high in some fresh carrots and sweet potatoes. We recommend that parents vary the source by choosing from different brands, varieties, or stores each week to avoid accidentally serving a high-metal source often.
- The 10 foods most heavily contaminated by lead and arsenic, beginning with the highest, are: rice cakes, crisped rice cereal, rice-based puffs, brown rice, rice-based teething biscuits and rusks, white rice, raisins, teething crackers (non-rice), granola bar with raisins, and oat-ring cereal.
- The problem of heavy metals in baby food has a disproportionate impact for low-income families and families of color. They are more likely to eat rice-based foods high in heavy metals and are more likely to be exposed to heavy metals found in old lead paint and in contaminated air and water.
"Parents shouldn't have to worry about the safety of their babies' meals and snacks," says Jane Houlihan, HBBF's Research Director and the lead author of the study. "But until the FDA sets protective limits, the good news is that parents can skip and swap out certain foods to limit toxic chemical exposures."
Until foods with reliably low heavy metal levels are widely available, parents can choose and prepare foods in ways that significantly reduce babies' exposures by following HBBF's Parent Guide: The Data-Driven Guide to Healthy Baby Food. A healthy, varied diet avoids inadvertently ingesting too much of one heavy metal and ensures an important mix of nutrients.
Research continues to confirm lifelong deficits in intelligence from exposures to these common food contaminants: children in the U.S. lose an estimated 11 million IQ points from birth to 24 months of age from dietary sources of lead and arsenic.
Despite these risks, with few exceptions, there are no specific limits for toxic heavy metals in baby food. To date, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set or proposed limits for heavy metals in only two baby foods—infant rice cereal and juice—leaving the burden on parents to navigate the risks for all other foods.
"FDA's Closer to Zero program needs to live up to its name and set limits that will make the heavy metal contamination of our food much closer to zero," says Charlotte Brody, RN, National Director at Healthy Babies Bright Futures. "This study shows that lead, arsenic, and other heavy metals are in all baby food brands, fresh produce, and packaged family brands. To get the levels of heavy metals meaningfully closer to zero, FDA must go beyond the baby food aisle and set strong standards for these contaminants."
About Healthy Babies Bright Futures: At Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF), we design our work to measurably reduce the largest sources of babies' exposures to toxic chemicals that harm brain development. We target chemicals with the strongest body of evidence supporting their role in developmental harm in the first one thousand days of development.
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Firefighter killed when pickup truck runs red light, crashes into fire engine, authorities say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) – A firefighter with the Memphis Fire Department died after a crash Wednesday night.
According to WMC, police said a pickup truck ran a red light and crashed into a Memphis Fire Department engine that was responding to a house fire.
Authorities said the firetruck tried to avoid the pickup but failed and flipped on its side.
Driver David Pleasant was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries, according to the fire department.
Three other firefighters were treated for injuries at the hospital and have since been released.
“David was extremely passionate about his role as a driver for the Memphis Fire Department, and he loved to help people and serve our community,” the fire department said in a statement.
Pleasant had worked with the Division of Fire Services for 32 years.
The driver of the pickup truck was also taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
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The Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins in MLB 2022 action Thursday, August 11, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The game will be live streamed via ESPN+.
Edward Cabrera will start on the mound for the Marlins vs. fellow right-hander Kyle Gibson for the Phillies. Philadelphia is 62-48 this season, while Miami is 49-61.
The Cubs vs. Nationals game starts at 12:05 p.m. Central (1:05 p.m. Eastern) and will be live streamed on ESPN+, which is available for $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. Bally Sports Florida and NBC Sports Philadelphia will broadcast the game regionally.
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BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will try to keep their seven-game home win streak intact when they face the Miami Marlins.
Philadelphia is 62-48 overall and 32-25 in home games. The Phillies have gone 29-10 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Miami has a 49-61 record overall and a 26-33 record on the road. The Marlins are 30-4 in games when they scored five or more runs.
The teams play Thursday for the 13th time this season. The Phillies are up 8-4 in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarber has 16 doubles and 34 home runs for the Phillies. J.T. Realmuto is 13-for-33 with two doubles, two triples and four home runs over the last 10 games.
Miguel Rojas has 14 doubles, a triple, six home runs and 28 RBI while hitting .233 for the Marlins. Charles Leblanc is 15-for-35 with four doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 9-1, .280 batting average, 3.45 ERA, outscored opponents by 25 runs
Marlins: 2-8, .205 batting average, 3.24 ERA, outscored by 16 runs
INJURIES: Phillies: Hans Crouse: 60-Day IL (biceps), Zach Eflin: 60-Day IL (knee), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Damon Jones: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL (thumb), Sam Coonrod: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
Marlins: Avisail Garcia: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Jordan Holloway: 60-Day IL (elbow), Daniel Castano: 7-Day IL (concussion), Trevor Rogers: 15-Day IL (back), Max Meyer: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jazz Chisholm: 60-Day IL (back), Cody Poteet: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brian Anderson: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Tommy Nance: 15-Day IL (groin), Jorge Soler: 10-Day IL (back), Jon Berti: 10-Day IL (groin), Cole Sulser: 15-Day IL (lat), Paul Campbell: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sean Guenther: 60-Day IL (arm)
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UN slams 'unconscionable' killing of Palestinian children
Nineteen Palestinian children have been killed in the occupied territories in the recent unrest, taking the total number this year to 37, the UN says
The UN rights chief voiced alarm Thursday at the number of Palestinian children killed and wounded this month and demanded those responsible be brought to account.
Last week saw three days of intense conflict between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants in the densely populated Palestinian enclave of Gaza.
"Inflicting hurt on any child during the course of conflict is deeply disturbing," Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, said in a statement.
"The killing and maiming of so many children this year is unconscionable."
The Israeli air and artillery strikes targeted positions of the Iran-backed Islamic Jihad group.
Her office said 19 Palestinian children had been killed in the Palestinian territories in the recent unrest, taking the total number this year to 37.
The latest child casuality was 10-year-old Liyan al-Shaer, who died in a Jerusalem hospital Thursday from a head wound sustained in the latest round of Gaza violence.
Seventeen children were killed during the Gaza hostilities from August 5 to 7, while two more were killed on Tuesday in Israeli law enforcement operations in the West Bank.
The UN Human Rights Office OHCHR said that among the 48 Palestinians killed in last week's Gaza conflict, there were at least 22 civilians. They included the 17 children.
Of the 360 Palestinians reported injured, nearly two-thirds were civilians, including 151 children, OHCHR said.
Three Gazan children are on life-support systems at a hospital in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, the official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported Thursday.
"In a number of incidents, children were the majority of casualties," Bachelet's office said.
"Launching an attack which may be expected to incidentally kill or injure civilians, or damage civilian objects, in disproportionate manner to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated, is prohibited," she said.
"Such attacks must stop."
Bachelet's office said that, also in violation of international humanitarian law, Palestinian armed groups launched hundreds of rockets and mortars in indiscriminate attacks, causing civilian casualties and damage to civilian objects in both Israel and Gaza.
Israel insists that some of the civilian deaths including children were killed by Islamic Jihad rockets that fell short or misfired.
Bachelet called for investigations into all incidents where any person was killed or injured.
"An almost total lack of accountability persists in the occupied Palestinian territory," she said.
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German authorities to examine police shooting of black teen
BERLIN (AP) - A top security official in Germany vowed Thursday to fully investigate the fatal police shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese boy that has sparked a debate about excessive force by the country's law enforcement officers.
The interior minister of North Rhine-Westphalia state, Herbert Reul, said the killing of the teenager in the city of Dortmund on Monday "will be cleared up 100 percent," German news agency dpa quoted him as saying.
"But it has to be done fairly," the minister added.
Authorities alleged the teenager, who lived in Germany as an asylum-seeker, attacked officers with a knife at a youth support center in Dortmund. Social workers at the center had called police because they thought the boy was suicidal, dpa reported.
The teenager, whose name wasn´t released for privacy reasons, was shot five times with a machine pistol and died of his wounds, the news agency said.
Several hundred people attended a Wednesday night protest in Dortmund, alleging police used disproportionate violence.
Two days after the fatal police shooting of a 16-year-old, several hundred demonstrators protest against the death of the boy in front of the North Police Station in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. A German top security official vowed Thursday to fully investigate the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee boy by police earlier this week that has sparked a debate over inappropriate police violence in the country. Slogan reads: 'Who Controls The Police?'. (Roberto Pfeil/dpa via AP)
Reul, the state interior minister, said the police officers tried various methods to deescalate the situation at the center.
"First, plainclothes police officers went there and tried to calm him down. When that didn´t work, they tried to distract him with irritant gas," he said.
The officers then twice used a Taser on the teenager, according to Reul. The stun gun hit the boy once, but also without effect, he said.
"As the person got more and more agitated, I´ll say more tense, more aggressive, running toward the police officers ... it was a question of - does he stab - or do the police shoot?" Reul added.
The police officer who fired his pistol is under investigation by police from neighboring Recklinghausen who were not involved in the incident, he said.
The public prosecutor´s office in Dortmund, which is also investigating, said Wednesday that the teenager was in a psychiatric hospital shortly before the fatal shooting. He went to the hospital on his own initiative because of psychological problems, Senior Public Prosecutor Carsten Dombert said.
It was not immediately clear what kind of psychological problems the teenager was experiencing and when and why he came to Germany to seek asylum. He reportedly did not speak German well, dpa said.
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Roller coaster crash at German amusement park injures 34
BERLIN (AP) - Two roller coaster trains crashed into each other Thursday at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely, German media reported.
One roller coaster train braked heavily and another train collided with it at the Legoland park in Guenzburg, the German news agency dpa reported. Three helicopters were deployed to the scene, and fire and rescue services were called in to help.
It was not immediately clear how the crash could happen. It took place in the station of the Fire Dragon roller coaster, an amusement park spokesperson told dpa.
Last week, a woman died in another roller coaster accident in an amusement park in Klotten in southwest Germany. The 57-year-old woman fell out of the roller coaster as it was moving and died of her injuries. The cause for the accident has not been identified yet.
A roller coaster can be seen next to the logo at the entrance to the 'Legoland' amusement park in Guenzburg, southern Germany, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. At least 34 people were injured in the accident on a roller coaster at Legoland in Guenzburg, two of them seriously. (Stefan Puchner/dpa via AP)
Rescue helicopters are seen in a field near the 'Legoland' amusement park in Guenzburg, southern Germany, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. At least 34 people were injured in the accident on a roller coaster at Legoland in Günzburg, Swabia, two of them seriously. (Stefan Puchner/dpa via AP) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11103049/Roller-coaster-crash-German-amusement-park-injures-34.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-11T16:16:01Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11103049/Roller-coaster-crash-German-amusement-park-injures-34.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Dear Harriette: My friend recently told me that she has a girlfriend. A few months ago, she was dating a guy. I don’t really care, but it is confusing for me to keep up with her romantic life, and she really wants me to. I told her that I don’t care who she dates as long as she is happy. What I’m having a problem with is getting her to believe that I am telling the truth. I think she doesn’t believe me because her family is really judgmental. They got mad when they learned that she was dating a girl from our school, and they were equally elated back when she started dating a guy. Never mind that the girl was much nicer to her than the guy. It was only because he was male that they decided to be nice to him. How can I support my friend and stand up for her when even her family is judging her based on her private choices? — Being an Ally
Dear Being an Ally: Be a good listener to your friend. Ask her what she’s thinking and feeling and what she wants for her life right now. What is being touted as a common characteristic of this current generation is that many people are fluid. WebMD defines sexual fluidity based on three aspects of sexuality: sexual orientation, or the pattern of your sexual attraction and preference; sexual identity, or the way you define yourself with respect to your orientation; and sexual behavior, or the sexual activity that you take part in.
Wherever your friend stands with her sexual identity, she has a right to it. It may be difficult for her parents to keep up and to understand based on their own value systems and the way that they grew up. Remind your friend that the process of blossoming into herself may require growing pains on her parents’ part. Perhaps she can muster up some compassion for them during her journey.
A helpful article about supporting teens who are questioning their sexual identity is onlinemswprograms.com/resources/supporting-questioning-adolescents.
Dear Harriette: My friend got a hair weave, and it looks a hot mess. Seriously, the hair is a terrible texture that looks fake, and the look is completely unrealistic. The hair goes halfway down her back. Last month, she was sporting a closely cropped natural. That might be fine if she acted like it’s a wig, but she is pretending like the look is normal, like the hair just grew straight out of her head. I’m not sure how I should react to her. The weave is so obvious. If she just admitted she was having fun and playing with hair, it might be easier to accept. Right now, it just seems like a bad idea. Can I say something to her? — Bad Hair
Dear Bad Hair: What difference does it really make if she is having a bad hair moment? Unless it is affecting her livelihood in some way, just let her be. If she asks you what you think of her hair, whatever state it may be in, that’s when you can ask her about her hair concept, why she’s changing so dramatically from moment to moment and where she’s headed next. You can also tell her the truth — from your perspective. If you don’t like it, tactfully say why. But remember that it’s her hair, and she has the right to do whatever she wants with it.
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions to askharriette@harriettecole.com or c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.
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Armed subject tried to breach FBI HQ in Cincinnati, agency reports
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - The FBI in Cincinnati reported that an armed person’s attempt to breach the building led to a police chase in Ohio.
The FBI said an armed person tried to breach the Visitor Screening Facility at the FBI Headquarters in the Cincinnati area.
After an alarm went off and a response by FBI special agents, the subject fled north onto Interstate I-71, the FBI said.
The FBI, Ohio State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement are on the scene near Wilmington.
The fleeing suspect is now out of his vehicle in a field off Smith Road and Ohio 73 off I-71 with multiple reports of shots fired at troopers, according to initial emergency communication reports.
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers began chasing the suspect on northbound I-71 at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday, dispatchers confirm.
Clinton County Emergency Management said there is a lockdown in effect for all buildings within a one-mile radius of Smith and Center roads. People in that area are being told to lock their doors and remain inside.
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By Otis Kirk
FAYETTEVILLE — Redshirt junior Hudson Clark and the Razorbacks will put on full pads for the first time today as they continue to prepare for the 2022 season.
Clark, 6-2, 183, was originally a preferred walk-on from Highland Park (Texas), but earned a scholarship for his three-interception performance against Ole Miss in 2020. In 2021, Clark played in 12 games with four starts. He had 22 tackles, one for loss and a pass breakup. Clark is one of four cornerbacks Dominique Bowman said Monday was competing for a starting spot. Clark just wants to help the Razorbacks anyway he can.
“My role is just wherever coach plays me,” Clark said. “Special teams, whether he starts me or not, it really doesn’t matter to me. Just kind of doing my job, doing what I’m coached. That’s basically it.”
It didn’t take Clark long to make an impact this preseason. The first practice he picked off a pass from KJ Jefferson.
“I was throwing it to (Jadon) Haselwood on a corner route,” Jefferson said. “He [Hudson] sunk back and made a great defensive play. For me, it’s [about] being able to read the defense and also not to be too greedy in a two-minute situation. Just be disciplined. It was a great play for the defense, great play for Hudson. It’s a learning experience for the offense and for me personally.”
That interception seems to have set the tone for the defensive backs this preseason.
“A little bit,” Clark said. “Definitely a great way to end the day, but every day we come in, we work and I feel like there’s a great competition between our room and between the offense, too.”
Bowman has been impressed with what Clark has been able to do so far.
“Talking about Hudson Clark, I mean, he’s a good player,” Clark said. “He’s athletic, he’s long, he’s smart, cerebral. Hud and them have been doing a good job in camp.”
Clark has managed to add some weight and muscle while at Arkansas. Clark said he played at 176 last season.
“Yes sir,” Clark said. “I feel like our strength staff and our nutritionist have done a great job preparing me throughout the summer and spring and put on a couple of pounds. My strength has definitely gone up this summer and it’s a big thanks to them.”
While Clark has impressed Bowman, the feeling is mutual. Clark talked about what he likes about the first-year cornerbacks coach.
“He’s very detailed,” Clark said. “He lets us know exactly our key, our responsibility. And he doesn’t let it go unnoticed if we mess up. If our progressions are off, he’ll let us know for sure.”
One thing new this fall in practice is having to face former Georgia and Toledo standout wide receiver Matt Landers. The 6-foot-5, 197-pound Landers has impressed everyone including Clark.
“Matt’s a good guy,” Clark said. “He can create a lot of separate. He’s got pretty big strides. He’s definitely a new type o receiver we’ve seen this fall camp. So he’s been good for us.”
Several young defensive backs have also caught Clark’s eye. He had praise for them on Monday.
“I think they’re coming along great,” Clark said. “Having J-Lew (Jaylen Lewis) and Ant Brown in the spring has really helped them. I feel like the game has gotten a lot slower for them, and they can play faster. We’ve got a lot of depth. At corner we’ve got us, Keuan (Parker), Khari (Johnson), Nudie (Dwight McGlothern), Courtney (Snelling). We’ve got a lot of depth. If somebody goes down, it’s next man up and the standard is the standard.”
A returning player who is drawing praise from everyone watching the secondary is Myles Slusher. The former Broken Arrow (Okla.) four-star has impressed Clark at the nickel position.
“I mean, I feel like he can play any position in the DBs,” Clark said. “We’ve seen him at corner, nickel and safety, just kind of all throughout his career, so I think he can bring. He brings a lot to the table. He’s very versatile and, like Malik (Chavis) said, he can tackle, he can cover, he can do it all.”
Chavis is a cornerback who is competing with Clark, McGlothern and LaDarrius Bishop for a starting spot.
“Same thing on Hudson he’s just a good player all around,” Chavis said of Clark. “He’s smart. Will be in the right place at the right time. Got great technique. Just a good overall player.”
Regardless who lines up at cornerback it appears the Hogs are set to use more man coverage this season.
“I think we’re a lot more prepared kind of going into it,” Clark said. “Coach Bowman’s got us working our technique a lot better and using it almost like … we’re blitzing a lot, so we’ve got a lot of practice with it in the spring. I feel like we’ve definitely progressed there.”
Sam Pittman likes to portray the Hogs as the underdog. He wants his players to have a chip on their shoulder. Clark talked about the attitude of the team entering 2022.
“Last year was great, but last year was last year,” Clark said. “We’ve definitely got something to prove. We’ve got some people counting us out, but we’re a tight group. We’ve really grown a lot together. So we’ve got that little chip on our shoulder getting ready for this football season.”
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Former Chief of Staff under the John Agyekum Kufuor government, Kwadwo Mpiani has made some remarks over calls to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to reshuffle his government.
Amid the current economic downturn in the country, many citizens, some lawmakers and among others have been clamoring for a shake of government to reflect the current times.
Leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party, Kwadwo Mpiani has opined that Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta ought to have resigned even before the President decides to relive his post.
Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Joy News, Kwadwo Mpiani cited Ofori-Atta's 'no - no' stance on government seeking help from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and a general economic decline, as his reasons.
“I believe sincerely that some of the Ministers must go. If I were the Finance Minister, I would have resigned before the President sacks me due to his stance on the IMF.”
Touching further on calls for a reshuffle, Kwadwo Mpiani said he is baffled President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has yet to conduct a major reshuffle, six years into office.
"It is surprising that the President hasn't done any reshuffle up until this point. He may not know all the Ministers because some were recommended to him.
As a member of the NPP, I won't come on TV and say which Minister should go or stay. I will advise the President privately and provide reasons,” he explained.
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo has recently defended calls for a reshuffle of his ministers.
He said, “Many of them [Ministers] for me have done outstanding work. Their output has been considerable, and that is what I look at. If the output measures expectations, then I don’t have any strong reasons to heed the call.”
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The Habit Burger Grill Opens in San Rafael, CA on August 17th
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Habit Burger Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads and more announces the grand opening of a new location in San Rafael. Located at 496 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903, the fast-casual restaurant will serve up its 'Habit Hospitality' beginning August 17th.
In honor of the exciting grand opening, The Habit Burger Grill will host exclusive pre-opening VIP events for The Habit's CharClub members. Guests can receive an invite to this exclusive sneak peek by signing up for the CharClub at www.habitburger.com/sanrafael/.
- Free Charburger Day (Saturday, August 13th): The first 200 guests at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. will receive a free freshly-made Charburger, fries and drink. Must be a CharClub member and present VIP invitation.
- Free Charburger Day (Monday, August 15th): The first 200 guests at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. will receive a free freshly-made Charburger, fries and drink. Must be a CharClub member and present VIP invitation.
- Free Habit Day (Tuesday, August 16th): The first 200 guests at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. will receive a free chargrilled meal from one of our pre-set menus. Must be a CharClub member and present VIP invitation.
The restaurant will offer dine-in and takeout ordering. Curbside pick-up and delivery will be available via The Habit Mobile App and online at order.habitburger.com. Guests also have additional convenient ordering options including state-of-the-art indoor self-serve kiosks and delivery through DoorDash, Postmates and Uber Eats.
"This is a very exciting announcement for our team at The Habit Burger Grill. We love our Northern California presence and are eager to serve even more of the North Bay community with this new restaurant in San Rafael," said Iwona Alter, Chief Brand Officer at The Habit Burger Grill.
The Habit Burger Grill was named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!" With its cooked-to-order mantra, The Habit Burger Grill's open flame sears a distinctive smoky flavor into their famous Charburgers, fresh marinated chicken, sushi-grade ahi tuna and tenderloin steak. Guests at The Habit Burger Grill can always count on freshly-made, handcrafted quality served up with genuine hospitality.
This Habit Burger Grill's dining room will be open Monday - Sunday from 10:30 am - 10:00 pm.
Connect with The Habit Burger Grill on social media at facebook.com/habitburgergrill, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger, tiktok.com/@habitburgergrill, and youtube.com/habittube.
Born in Santa Barbara, California in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast-casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cooked-to-order chargrilled burgers and handcrafted sandwiches featuring grilled tenderloin steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade ahi tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh handcrafted salads and an appealing selection of sides and shakes. The Habit Burger Grill was named the "best tasting burger in America" in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America's leading consumer magazines, named in Thrillist's list of "Underrated Burger Chains that Need to be in Every State!" and featured in Newsweek's "America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022." The Habit Burger Grill has since grown to over 335 restaurants in 14 states throughout Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia and Washington as well as 13 international locations, seven in China and six in Cambodia. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1971, The DeLUXE Theater hosted The DeLUXE Show, America's first interracial art exhibition, curated by Peter Bradley and sponsored by the DeMenil's. The DeLUXE Show is now 5th Ward Cultural Arts District's annual art exhibition with a continued focus on the community, powered by the mantra, "Art for the People."
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"You are Art is a mixed media portrait-based project that seeks to highlight the individual residents of 5th Ward Houston, Texas as the most important parts of the community, as opposed to the geographic location," Francis says. "When these people move away or travel from their homes, the stories and experiences always keep the best parts of the physical place alive. My work hopes to honor these people of the 5th Ward."
"Mark is a part of the "NOW" generation of artists, his work reflects a growing interest in creating art that celebrates the presence and value of everyday- ordinary people," Michael Ray Charles, American Contemporary Painter, and University Professor.
"The media I have chosen to use in these portraits are colored pencils for the skin and, at times, the subjects' hair. I then use different types of archival decorative papers for their clothing," Francis continues. "I will also use other adornments in the works, such as synthetic hair, gold foil, earrings, necklaces, and more." The works are on watercolor paper and range from 25.5in x 38in to 65in x 55in.
This year the show continues the tradition of "community" by exhibiting works featuring the individuals of the 5th Ward Community, as captured in the works by Mark Francis of Houston, Texas.
This exhibition is presented by the 5th Ward Cultural Arts District and sponsored by the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation. The show opens to the 5th Ward community on August 15 at 6 pm. The Public Opening event will be on August 20, 2022, at 6 pm.
M. Francis Creative
Mark Francis of M. Francis Creative is a multidisciplinary artist whose work deals primarily with the perception and intimate knowledge of oneself and others beyond superficiality.
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DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports entertainment in MENA is set for a transformational change with STARZPLAY, region's leading SVOD platform, announcing the launch of STARZPLAY Sports, an all-new service dedicated to millions of sports lovers.
Unveiling on August 12, STARZPLAY Sports seeks to disrupt the sporting entertainment scene by bringing best live sport events under one platform. Integrating existing sports channels with new sports events, STARZPLAY Sports will push the boundaries of sports event streaming, giving viewers an unprecedented experience.
Subscribers of STARZPLAY Sports are in for surprises including the latest addition-Italian League Serie A, enabling football fans across the region to watch all 380 matches live with Arabic and English commentary exclusively. Italian League will be streamed on the newly launched channels AD Sports Premium 1 and AD Sports Premium 2 exclusively on STARZPLAY.
All year round, STARZPLAY Sports will bring premium international and regional tournaments-Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana, the Dutch Eredivisie.
STARZPLAY Sports will be home of Indian home series and the Pakistan Super League, Frank Warren boxing, EuroLeague and EuroCup basketball competitions, PGA Tour, and many more leagues.
STARZPLAY Sports will bring global sporting events through live on-demand events and bespoke live channels bringing subscribers uninterrupted live coverage in all 19 countries the platform operates in. All live events will become immediately available to watch on demand once the event has ended, allowing users who miss out on the live action to watch whenever and wherever they want.
Danny Bates, Chief Commercial Officer, STARZPLAY, said: "As the pioneer of SVOD in the region and since launching our first sports channel in 2021, building an exclusive portfolio of sports in the OTT space has been our strategic priority. Now, we are challenging the status quo of sports streaming with STARZPLAY Sports, a platform like no other that will provide sports lovers more reasons to cheer. We are dedicated to ensuring the best sports entertainment is readily accessible to our subscribers. We leverage cutting-edge technology to bring users a seamless, high-quality experience and best industry low latency live streaming possible."
STARZPLAY is building the sports content category into one of its core products, offering sports entertainment to its 2.1 million subscribers. STARZPLAY Sports package will complement the platform's existing entertainment offering.
STARZPLAY's sports and entertainment content can be enjoyed through starzplay.com and the STARZPLAY mobile apps.
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maria Romano, MSN, NP-C, vice president of health equity and medical informatics at Premise Health, recently was elected to serve as a board member on the Epic Advisory Steering Board dedicated to conversations about the social determinants of health. Social determinants of health are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, work, play, worship and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.
Epic Advisory Steering Boards provide a platform for a peer-elected group of experts to define the tools that drive care. Romano started her two-year tenure this month and will work with a team of fellow health care professionals across the industry to unpack the effects of social determinants of health on peoples' lives. The Steering Board will collaborate with Epic staff and other Epic organizations to identify areas to improve how social determinants of health are incorporated into patients' electronic health records; to select the best tools and practices for the future; and ultimately to enhance patient care and the patient-provider relationship through their recommendations.
"At Premise, we have long recognized that social determinants of health and health equity are an important part of our members' health and wellbeing as part of our uniquely comprehensive approach to primary care and other services," Romano said. "Having a voice and a seat at the table with a partner like Epic is an exciting opportunity to share what we have learned, learn from others, and have a positive impact on patient care."
In 2021, Premise launched Find Help with Premise, a platform that connects members to community assistance programs in their area to help with everything from food and transportation to health care, clothing and childcare. Romano led the initiative to launch Find Help with Premise and integrate it into the Epic electronic health record, allowing Premise clinical providers to view local resources during appointments and make seamless referrals.
"Incorporating social determinants of health into clinical practice is an important part of delivering comprehensive, whole-person primary care that improves wellbeing," said Jon Leizman, MD, chief medical officer for Premise. "Empowering our providers to have conversations about these factors at the point of care can ultimately lead to better outcomes, improve member satisfaction, enhance clinical quality, and drive cost-savings."
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By Gord Mackenize March is the cruelest of months, lest there be too pleasant. “You mean because I had another baby girl I thought I have... MOURIN ROMAC\n“When people hear or learn new cult practices we think this creates a problem; but from that learning perspective I ask who will I offend if someone new decides they are not... MOUREN MACOCARE\nBulky Womblis in Tranby Street Vehicle Starts Fire After Hitting Gas Pump
August 11, 2022 11:46AM EDT
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Patrons and employees of a Saginaw Township gas station got a little more excitement than they bargained for Thursday, August 11 when a vehicle crashed into one of the gas pumps.
The incident occurred sometime around 10:00 a.m. at the Speedway at 2215 Tittabawassee Rd. Employes at the store say the pump was knocked over onto it’s side and caught fire after the vehcle hit it.
Fire crews responded to the scene. It isn’t known at this time if anyone was injured. | https://www.wsgw.com/vehicle-starts-fire-after-hitting-gas-pump/ | 2022-08-11T16:29:57Z | https://www.wsgw.com/vehicle-starts-fire-after-hitting-gas-pump/ | false |
Maryland Gov. Hogan first of the potential GOP 2024 presidential hopefuls to visit Iowa State Fair
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland heads to the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, as part of a jam-packed two-day visit to the state whose caucuses for half a century have kicked off the presidential nominating calendar.
The governor will showcase a crime and law enforcement plan during this trip. Details of the proposals were shared first with Fox News on the eve of his Iowa arrival.
Hogan will also become the first of the potential 2024 GOP presidential contenders this cycle to visit the state fair, which has long been a must stop for White House hopefuls.
READ MORE: Hogan argues GOP 'won’t win back' White House with Trump as nominee
The term-limited governor’s trip to Iowa comes less than month after the candidate he was supporting in Maryland's Republican gubernatorial primary in the race to succeed him lost to a contender backed by former President Donald Trump. The race was partially framed as a proxy battle between the former president and Hogan, who’s long been a vocal Trump critic.
Kelly Schulz – a former state lawmaker who served as Maryland’s secretary of labor and secretary of commerce during Hogan’s eight years as governor – was defeated by conservative state lawmaker Dan Cox – the Trump backed anti-abortion candidate who also strongly supports the former president’s unproven claims that the 2020 presidential election was riddled with massive voter fraud and rigged.
Political prognosticators viewed Cox’s win as a political loss for Hogan, who acknowledged in a Fox News interview ahead of his Iowa trip that "it may appear to be a temporary setback."
READ MORE: Maryland to suspend 'good and substantial reason' for wear and carry gun permits
But Hogan pointed to the roughly $2 million spent by the Democratic Governors Association ahead of the Maryland primary to run ads boosting Cox’s conservative credentials. The DGA viewed Cox as the weaker general election candidate than Schulz, as it aims to flip the governor’s office in blue state Maryland from Republican the Democratic control.
"It was unfortunate that the Democratic Governors Association kind of colluded with Trump to support a crazy person in our state that has no chance to win," Hogan argued.
But Hogan touted that "I’ve been helping candidates all across the country – people that I think deserve to be in office. We’ve won five out of the six governors races in which we’ve been involved."
And pointing to his stop on Wednesday in Omaha, Nebraska to fundraise for and hold a law enforcement roundtable with Republican Rep. Don Bacon, whom Trump had unsuccessfully targeted, Hogan noted that "I’m helping congressmen and senators across the country … that were being attacked by President Trump."
READ MORE: Hogan blames mail-in ballot rules for vote count delay in Montgomery Co. Executive race
Hogan told Fox News last month during a barnstorming trip through New Hampshire – the state that for a century’s held the first presidential primary and which votes second in the nominating calendar after Iowa – that he will potentially launch a 2024 Republican presidential campaign if he sees "there’s a possible road to victory, that there’s a lane and I have an opportunity."
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR).
Class Period: August 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Weber lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/weber-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Summertime Ipswich to bring the party to the Waterfront next weekend
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A two-day festival is set to arrive at the Waterfront later this month.
Ipswich Borough Council will be holding Summertime Ipswich on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 in what will be the second year of the festival, following the success of last year's festivities.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of live music, fairground rides, a small market and food and drink stalls.
There will also be a firework display at 9.45pm on Saturday to sign off on the first day of entertainment.
Sophie Connelly, Ipswich Borough Council portfolio holder for culture, said: “We are thrilled to again be able to bring this celebration Summertime Ipswich to the Waterfront.
“We’re determined to make sure that residents have as many activities to look forward to as possible and this August summer celebration at Ipswich Waterfront with local music on stage and fireworks to enjoy in a beautiful setting is something we are hugely proud to provide.
"Our summer events programme is always packed full of activities from Ipswich Fit and outdoors at our parks around the town.”
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Column: Monahan underestimated only the loyalty of players
On different occasions in golf's summer of discontent, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy delivered key messages that illustrate what PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan got wrong.
McIlroy was asked at the U.S. Open if he had lost respect for players in their prime years who were taking guaranteed cash from Saudi-funded LIV Golf, with its 54-hole events and 48-man fields, no cut and not much of an audience.
"I don´t understand for the guys that are a similar age to me going because I would like to believe that my best days are still ahead of me, and I think theirs are, too," McIlroy said. "So that´s where it feels like you´re taking the easy way out."
At the British Open a month later, Woods left little doubt where he stood on players who had defected to the rival league run by Greg Norman.
"I disagree with it," Woods said. "I think what they've done is they've turned their back on what has allowed them to get to this position."
Monahan didn't underestimate the threat of Saudi money or the damage it could inflict on a tour that hasn't been challenged for 50 years. Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered with an 898-word memo in January 2020 warning players they would have to pick one league or the other, even contemplating changes to the PGA Tour's regulations if necessary.
FILE - PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference before the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, on June 22, 2022, in Cromwell, Conn. The PGA Tour is closing in on $500 million in prize money for next season, with eight tournaments offering $15 million or more and limited spots available for the postseason. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
What he underestimated was the loyalty of his players.
Too many are willing to take the easy way out.
Too many are turning their backs on the very tour that made them worth watching, all because of financial offers that turned their heads.
Deane Beman said as much in an interview with Golfweek magazine. He was the commissioner from 1974 to 1994 and largely responsible for the model that led to the PGA Tour becoming the ultimate destination in golf.
"You don´t build loyalty and appreciation into a model like we built for the tour," Beman said. "That´s up to the integrity of the individual and the appreciation of what´s been done for them."
Monahan leaned on the phrase "legacy, not leverage," a clever play on words after Phil Mickelson had been exposed in a series of published comments in February that his main interest in the Saudi-backed league was to get leverage for changes on the PGA Tour he felt were long overdue.
But it's not about legacy, either. It's not about history.
And it's not about the bluster of playing less for more. Why else would 10 players - Carlos Ortiz has asked that his name be removed from the lawsuit, according to his manager - take the money and run to federal court in California to file an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour?
Nothing motivates like money, and golf wasn't immune. Players who say they were attracted to the team concept of LIV Golf either never played in a Ryder Cup or realized they had played for the last time.
Players made choices and those should be respected. And they were, until the inevitable lawsuit filed last week that demands the right to eat fruit from every tree in the garden.
Norman speaks of finally bringing free agency to golf, leaving out the part about players signing contracts with LIV Golf that require them to play certain events.
The Saudi threat under any name was real and there wasn't much Monahan could have done to stop it, not with that much money from the Public Investment Fund at Norman's disposal.
Imagine if Monahan had listened and struck a deal years ago, before Norman got involved and turned this into a vendetta. Would the PGA Tour not have risked the wrath of a large chunk of its fan base that now criticizes every player for taking Saudi money controlled by a repressive regime with an abominable record on human rights?
Monahan should no longer be surprised by anyone who pledges support one week and leaves the next week.
That was the case with Brooks Koepka in June. He was at a Rolex function on Monday of the U.S. Open, rallying the troops to speak loudly and clearly for the PGA Tour. Then he had an offer he couldn't ignore and was gone a week later.
That was the case with Bryson DeChambeau when he wrote in February, "I want to make it very clear that as long as the best players in the world are playing the PGA Tour, so will I." It would be interesting to know his definition of "best" since LIV Golf has only one player - Dustin Johnson - from the top 20 in the world ranking.
The PGA Tour's postseason starts this week, but not before a federal judge decides whether to allow three defectors to compete in the FedEx Cup playoffs. The fall portion of the new season will include two events in California - one a tournament in Napa, another the initial case management conference for the antitrust lawsuit.
Beman was asked by Golfweek if he could see anything positive coming from this disruption.
"Not that I see," he said. "Maybe demasking the integrity of some individuals. Their real stripes are showing. Some of the people who have benefited enormously from what the tour has put together are fully disclosing their integrity."
More players are likely to follow after the FedEx Cup. Rumors are flying, and those can't be trusted, either. Words have never been more hollow.
Monahan should know by now that a game built on integrity only applies inside the ropes.
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Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, left, Majed Al-Sorour, CEO of Golf Saudi, center, and Greg Norman, CEO of LIV Golf, watch at the first tee during the second round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 13th hole during the final round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Sunday July 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Tiger Woods of the US putts during the second round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday July 15, 2022. The Open Championship returns to the home of golf on July 14-17, 2022, to celebrate the 150th edition of the sport's oldest championship, which dates to 1860 and was first played at St. Andrews in 1873. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Former President Donald Trump, right, golfer Dustin Johnson, second from right, golfer Bryson DeChambeau, third from right, and Eric Trump pose for a picture as they play together during the pro-am round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Patrick Reed watches his shot off the 10th tee during the final round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., Sunday, July 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11095917/Column-Monahan-underestimated-loyalty-players.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-11T16:35:02Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11095917/Column-Monahan-underestimated-loyalty-players.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
A CEO has sparked a major debate online after posting a selfie of himself crying on LinkedIn following layoffs he made at his company.
Braden Wallake, who runs the Ohio-based business-to-business marketing agency Hypersocial, shared the picture on Wednesday.
The post has since received more than 6,700 comments and nearly 33,000 reactions.
"This will be the most vulnerable thing I'll ever share. I've gone back and forth whether to post this or not. We just had to layoff a few of our employees. I've seen a lot of layoffs over the last few weeks on LinkedIn. Most of those are due to the economy, or whatever other reason. Ours? My fault." Wallake wrote alongside the picture that shows tears streaming down his face.
Wallake says he made a decision in February that eventually led to the layoffs. He has not yet explained what this decision was but said on LinkedIn that he planned to do so in the future.
Describing the layoffs as the "toughest thing" he has ever had to do, Wallake said he loved his employees and wished that he was "a business owner that was only money driven and didn't care about who he hurt along the way."
'Yes, I am the crying CEO'
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Some LinkedIn users mocked Wallake's post, calling him "out of touch" and "cringe-worthy" or suggested that he should focus on helping his former employees rather than on how the situation had affected him.
"Please. Laying off people is horrific for you, but more horrific for them. It's about taking care of their welfare, not griefposting for your own likes. This is ungracious, gratuitous, insensitive and tacky. Grow up, look after those people who you claim to be so worried about, own your mistakes privately and stop being so narcissistic," one commenter wrote.
Others supported Wallake, saying they understood laying people off was an emotional process, and praised his openness.
This includes one of his former employees, Noah Smith, who defended his former boss and said he would only want to work for managers like him.
"To those who would look to hire me, I'm only interested in working for people like Braden Wallake who has a positive outlook on life. I'm not interested in working for you if you think working more hours ONLY to make more money is the most valuable way to spend your time."
Wallake followed up his original message with a follow-up post, saying, "Hey everyone, yes, I am the crying CEO. No, my intent was not to make it about me or victimize myself. I am sorry it came across that way."
"It was not my place to out the employees' names publicly," he continued. "What I want to do now, is try to make better of this situation and start a thread for people looking for work."
Hypersocial was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC.
A broader trend?
André Spicer, professor of organizational behavior at Bayes Business School, told CNBC that the post is unsurprising considering current management trends.
"It's a trend, CEOs and leaders have been encouraged to be authentic and bring their real selves to work," Spicer said. "It's showing your real emotions and real reactions and people are kind of encouraged to display this through a lot of current management thinking ... so it's not surprising."
He added that Wallake appeared to be navigating a delicate balancing act between being too authentic and not authentic enough – sometimes referred to as bounded authenticity.
"So ideally, what this guy should have done is sort of used bounded authenticity, where he was a bit honest about the mistakes he'd made and he'll admit to this, but then not turning it into a pity party about himself, basically." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/money-report/ceo-posts-crying-selfie-on-linkedin-after-laying-off-employees-and-it-goes-viral/3045938/ | 2022-08-11T16:35:40Z | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/money-report/ceo-posts-crying-selfie-on-linkedin-after-laying-off-employees-and-it-goes-viral/3045938/ | false |
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that Marisa Sotomayor has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group. Sotomayor is based in New York.
Sotomayor represents investment banks and institutional lenders, private credit funds, direct and non-traditional lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers in a wide range of domestic and cross-border leveraged finance and restructuring transactions, including cash flow and asset-based credits, acquisition financings and leveraged buyouts, syndicated transactions, bilateral and club deals, first/second lien and unitranche loans, refinancings and dividend recapitalizations. She also has experience leading syndicated project financings.
"Marisa is an excellent strategic and cultural fit for our firm and will be a key component of our practice's continuing international growth. She is a smart and well-connected lawyer with a strong reputation in the market and is energetic, highly-motivated, and team-oriented," said Todd Holleman, head of the firm's CFI practice group. "She also is known and respected by many of the partners in our finance practice and highly valued by the clients we share."
Sotomayor joins the firm from Paul Hastings. She is ranked in Chambers USA 2022 and has been named a "Rising Star" by the New York Law Journal, Law360 and the Women's Bond Club and an Emerging Leader by M&A Advisor. She earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and her Master of Public Administration degree, each from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She earned her J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law.
"One of the best ways we can serve our clients is by collaborating across teams and capabilities to bring innovative solutions to the table," said Sotomayor. "I know from having worked with many of my new colleagues and from the firm's reputation generally that this approach to client service and legal practice is a hallmark of King & Spalding. I am very excited to see what we can do together to build on the firm's excellent global platform for serving the lending and financial services industry."
Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,200 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates soared this week in a continued volatile market as the key 30-year loan rate jumped back over 5%.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reports that the 30-year rate rose to 5.22% from 4.99% last week. By contrast, the rate stood at 2.87% a year ago.
The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, popular among those looking to refinance their homes, increased to 4.59% from 4.26%.
Last week the 30-year rate fell below 5% for the first time in four months, days after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point in its most aggressive drive in over three decades to tame record-high inflation. It was the central bank’s second such increase in less than two months.
Experts see some stability returning to the housing market as the drop in homebuyer demand moderates although supply remains fairly tight.
“Although rates continue to fluctuate, recent data suggest that the housing market is stabilizing as it transitions from the surge of activity during the pandemic to a more balanced market,” Freddie Mac chief economist Sam Khater said. “The consequence is that house prices likely will continue to rise, but at a slower pace, for the rest of the summer.”
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, down from a 9.1% year-over-year increase in June, the government reported Wednesday. Falling prices for gas, airline tickets and clothes gave consumers a bit of relief last month, though overall inflation is still running at close to its highest level in four decades.
Rapidly hiking interest rates risks pushing the U.S. economy into a recession, but it is the Fed’s most powerful tool to get price increases back to its 2% annual inflation target.
Higher borrowing rates have discouraged house hunters and cooled a housing market that’s been hot for years. The National Association of Realtors reported last month that sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the fifth consecutive month in June.
Home prices have kept climbing — albeit at a slower pace than earlier this year —- even as sales slowed. The national median home price jumped 13.4% in June from a year earlier to $416,000. That’s an all-time high according to data going back to 1999, NAR said. | https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/US-key-30-year-mortgage-rate-jumps-back-over-5-17366981.php | 2022-08-11T16:38:31Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/US-key-30-year-mortgage-rate-jumps-back-over-5-17366981.php | true |
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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Local small businesses will have access to retail space at Bridgeport's premier tourist destination
BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank is bringing its innovative Spotlight Shop concept to Connecticut, providing local small businesses with an opportunity to market their unique products from a pop-up space in Bridgeport's popular Captain's Cove Seaport.
The M&T Spotlight Shop is a modern, 240-square-foot modular retail space with folding walls that provides a welcoming, engaging space for businesses to connect with customers. Starting today in Bridgeport and continuing in different locations across the state, businesses from across Connecticut will rotate through in two-week segments.
The first businesses to be featured, all of which are M&T customers, include:
- Leisha's Bakeria, a small-batch bakery owned by Leisha Young and located in the Bijou Square neighborhood of downtown Bridgeport. Leisha's Bakeria offers freshly baked cookies, cakes, and other baked goods.
- El Coquito, a family-owned Puerto Rican restaurant located in Bridgeport that has served the community for over 30 years.
M&T's Spotlight Shop first launched in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in 2019, and in 2020 went virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic-inspired adaptation of the physical retail space was so popular that the company will run a Virtual Spotlight Shop simultaneously alongside the physical location at Captain's Cove in Bridgeport.
Additional local small businesses will be added to both Spotlight Shops throughout the month-long stay at Captain's Cove. The following month, the physical Spotlight Shop will move to new, high-traffic locations across Connecticut.
"The Spotlight Shop is a symbol of our unwavering support of small business owners," said Frank Micalizzi, M&T's Bridgeport regional president. "Bridgeport is home to many exciting and creative businesses. As one of the leading SBA lenders in Connecticut, we are committed to helping small businesses grow, create jobs and uplift our community."
"My business depends heavily on word-of-mouth and foot traffic, so to be featured in M&T's Spotlight Shop, with the new location and all the exposure that comes with it, makes me feel so fortunate," said Leisha Young, owner of Leisha's Bakeria.
"We are proud and happy to welcome M&T Bank's Spotlight Shop here to Captain's Cove Seaport," said Bruce Williams, vice president of Captain's Cove. "As the supporter of a number of small maritime businesses here at the Seaport, we appreciate M&T's commitment to the small business community in the Bridgeport area."
"As Vice Chair of the Finance, Revenue & Bonding committee, I am always concerned as to what is available to the small, diverse businesses that call Bridgeport home," said State Senator Marilyn Moore. "The M&T Spotlight Shop at Captain's Cove is a great way to bring exposure to such businesses, and I hope this is just the beginning of giving exposure to small businesses who are the backbone of our communities."
"Bridgeport is a great place to live, work, and of course, start and grow a business. As a part of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee in the State Legislature, it is my job to ensure Connecticut attracts and keeps businesses," said State Representative Steve Stafstrom. When companies like M&T step up and help local businesses, it goes a long way to sustaining our vibrant small business community"
"Bridgeport is home to many small businesses that are deeply enshrined in the city's culture and community," said Bridgeport City Council President Aidee Nieves. "I'm glad to see M&T Bank highlighting these local businesses in their Spotlight Shop, which will bring in new customers and show visitors the best of what Bridgeport has to offer."
"The Spotlight Shop is a unique way to showcase small businesses in Connecticut and help them grow," said CBIA President and CEO, Chris DiPentima. "CBIA is pleased to see M&T Bank facilitating this program to give local businesses more exposure."
As part of its commitment to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, M&T recently launched a Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab in Bridgeport, Conn. The seven-week program, which was announced in June and will kick off on Sept. 21, is designed to help local multicultural business owners thrive, grow and pursue new ideas by providing guidance and skills to expand and operate their businesses.
M&T consistently ranks in the top 10 in the nation for U.S. Small Business Administration lending and is currently the second leading small business lender in the SBA District of Connecticut.
The Bridgeport M&T Spotlight Shop will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm, and Friday through Sunday 12pm-5pm, weather permitting. For more information and to visit the M&T Virtual Spotlight Shop, please visit www.mtb.com/spotlightshop. To keep up with all the Spotlight Shop action, follow us on Instagram - @mandt_spotlightshop.
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The 4th Congressional District in Washington state is a land of snow-capped volcanic peaks and lush irrigated orchards that produce most of the nation's apples. It's also home to one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump and then won his next election.
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump last year, and is one of only two to beat back GOP challengers this year.
Newhouse was the leading vote-getter in the race for his seat in the Aug. 2 Washington primary election, despite withering criticism from Trump and a Trump-backed challenger. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif. - who like Newhouse ran in a top-two open primary - also prevailed two months ago.
U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., who also voted to impeach Trump and represents the Vancouver area, conceded to Trump-backed challenger Joe Kent on Tuesday night.
Analysts say Newhouse had a couple of advantages that allowed him to beat back strong challenges from Republicans Loren Culp, who had Trump's backing, and Jerrod Sessler, who was in Washington, D.C., during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection and poured a lot of his own money into the race.
Culp, a former small-town police officer, consistently blasted Newhouse as a RINO, or Republican in name only. That wasn't enough to defeat Newhouse, who came from a well-known farming family and was seeking a fifth term.
“Newhouse had a lot more credibility in the agriculture community,” Cornell Clayton, head of the Thomas S. Foley Institute at Washington State University, said this week. “And Culp just doesn't. I think that did him in.”
Sessler, a former NASCAR driver spent about $500,000 — mostly his own money — but finished a distant fourth in the race.
Washington's primary system, in which all candidates run on the same ballot, and the top two vote getters advance to November, regardless of party, also helped Newhouse, analysts said.
“The short answer is this: Newhouse benefitted from our Top 2 primary system, especially given there was a legitimate (if still long shot) Democrat running,” Todd Schaefer, a political science professor at Central Washington University, wrote in an e-mail. “And of course he had the power of incumbency that gave him the ability to tout his record and attack Biden and Culp.”
With Republican votes split among six challengers, that allowed the lone Democrat in the race, farmer Doug White of the Yakima Valley, to finish second and advance to the general election.
White will be a longshot in November in what is arguably the state's most conservative district.
It encompasses a large area of central Washington, covering the counties of Douglas, Okanogan, Grant, Yakima, Franklin, Benton, and Adams, and part of Walla Walla County. The district, dominated by the Yakima and Tri-Cities communities, is considerably more conservative than the western part of the state.
No Democratic presidential candidate has carried any county in the district since Bill Clinton in 1992 carried Okanogan County. None of the other counties in the district have backed a Democrat for President since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, while Adams County has not voted Democratic since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936.
The last Democrat to represent the district was Jay Inslee, who won the seat in 1992 and lost it in the Republican wave of 1994. Inslee is now the governor of Washington.
Newhouse is the scion of a prominent farming family based in the Yakima Valley town of Sunnyside, and and is nobody's idea of a liberal. He has consistently received “A” ratings from the National Rifle Association and Susan B. Anthony List, a leading anti-abortion organization. He also is fighting environmental groups who want to remove four big hydro dams on the Snake River to save endangered salmon.
The Newhouse family operates an 850-acre farm near Sunnyside where they grow hops for local breweries, grapes for local wineries, tree fruit, and alfalfa.
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The new partnership will enhance Aktiv's innovative active learning platform for chemistry with a deep integration of John McMurry's well-known and widely used teaching text.
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aktiv Learning, maker of the leading active learning platform for STEM disciplines, today announced an agreement with Open Educational Resource provider OpenStax to make the company a supporting technology partner of the forthcoming new edition of Organic Chemistry by renowned educator John McMurry.
Used by more than 1 million students over its first nine editions, McMurry's Organic Chemistry is widely recognized for its scholarship, precise explanations, innovative illustrations and applications suitable for pre-med, allied health, bioengineering, biology, chemistry and related majors. OpenStax and the original publisher, Cengage, have agreed that after OpenStax's robust review and revision process, OpenStax will publish the 10th edition of the popular and influential text as an open educational resource (OER).
As part of that arrangement, Aktiv Learning has been chosen as a supporting technology partner where it will provide directly connected learning and engagement support for the new book – helping chemistry students practice and experience the material in new and productive ways.
The new integration will be a part of the company's Aktiv Chemistry product (f.k.a. Chem101), which is now adopted by educators at more than 600 colleges and universities in North America including Florida State University, the California State University system, and the University of Connecticut. The mobile-first platform is utilized by instructors for in-class active learning, online homework, and assessments that help students to visualize, experience, and interact with difficult STEM concepts.
In 2021, Aktiv Chemistry expanded support for Organic Chemistry courses with the introduction of its groundbreaking AktivGrid drawing system. The patent-pending technology lowers barriers to student success in the notoriously difficult course by making molecule drawing intuitive and supporting students with instant, intelligent feedback on their mistakes as they practice. A recent survey of 6,000+ Aktiv Chemistry students demonstrated that 86% of users attributed the platform to making them more engaged or interested in chemistry.
"We are honored to be working with OpenStax and John McMurry on this historic project," said Dr. Justin Weinberg, Co-founder & CEO of Aktiv Learning. "With this partnership, we are able to combine the best learning content with the best learning technology for Organic Chemistry – all while significantly lowering costs and increasing equity across higher education. This is a huge win for chemistry students and educators alike."
"The Aktiv Chemistry platform is transformative due to its groundbreaking and intuitive AktivGrid drawing system for Organic Chemistry courses," said David Harris, Editor-in-Chief of OpenStax. "The integration between Aktiv and the OpenStax edition of McMurry's Organic Chemistry text will provide a richer and more effective teaching and learning package."
The new book will be available for adoption and use with students in the Fall 2023 academic term. It will be available online, in web and PDF formats, along with an openly licensed, free student solution manual and other ancillaries.
Chemistry instructors and faculty can sign up to be the first to receive information about Aktiv's integration with the OpenStax Organic Chemistry textbook.
Aktiv Learning (f.k.a. 101edu) is transforming STEM education with a next-generation learning platform that fosters student engagement and improves student outcomes. The company's first product for chemistry courses, Aktiv Chemistry (f.k.a. Chem101), has quickly acquired adoptions at 1 out of 10 colleges and universities across North America. Recent surveys of 6,000+ Aktiv Chemistry students demonstrated that 86% of users become more engaged or interested in chemistry after using the platform. The company's newest product, Aktiv Mathematics, is now revolutionizing how students learn in Developmental Math and other lower-division college math courses.
Aktiv Learning was founded by Dr. Justin Weinberg and Igor Belyayev in 2016. The company is backed by leading venture capital firms and angel investors from the edtech industry including Birchmere Ventures, University Ventures, Recurring Capital Partners, James Caras, Mark Miller, and Vineet Madan. Aktiv Learning is based in New York City and is growing its team of educators, engineers, and entrepreneurs both locally and remotely.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of California and affiliates today announced Sarah Chavarria has been named its president. Ms. Chavarria will work alongside Mike Castro, who will remain chief executive officer. Mr. Castro was appointed president and chief executive officer of the organization in 2019.
Ms. Chavarria, who previously served as executive vice president and chief people officer for Delta Dental of California, will assume an expanded role and oversee all aspects of Operations, People, Growth and Technology. After a successful track record transforming organizations in the health care industry, she joined Delta Dental in 2017 to lead the People Organization, a role that grew to encompass management of the Operations, Product, Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Communications teams.
"Sarah has been instrumental in the development and execution of our strategic roadmap and has demonstrated a relentless commitment to enhancing quality and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, providers and employees," said Mike Castro, chief executive officer of Delta Dental of California. "As president, Sarah will ensure we are positioned for our next decade of growth and success and have the most engaged team in the industry."
"I am fortunate to be part of an incredibly strong team. The passion our employees demonstrate in serving our customers and providers is a huge source of inspiration to me and the reason we have grown to care for more than 40 million members," said Sarah Chavarria, president of Delta Dental of California. "As we look to the future, I am excited to continue to expand and evolve our business while advancing our mission to increase access to oral health care for everyone."
Prior to Delta Dental, Ms. Chavarria was chief people officer at NantHealth. She also served in a similar role at Optum360, a joint venture between Optum and Dignity Health, and was vice president of human resources at Dignity Health. Ms. Chavarria also held organizational transformation positions at Oracle, Medibuy and Levi Strauss.
Since 1955, Delta Dental of California has offered comprehensive, high quality oral health care coverage to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California enterprise includes its affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., as well as the national DeltaCare USA network, and provides dental benefits to more than 40 million people across 15 states and the District of Columbia*. All are members of the Delta Dental Plans Association based in Oak Brook, Illinois, the not-for-profit national association that through a national network of Delta Dental companies collectively covers millions of people nationwide. For more information about Delta Dental of California, please visit www.deltadentalins.com
*Delta Dental of California's operating areas encompass Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and District of Columbia.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
9-8-8-8, FIREBALL: 5
(nine, eight, eight, eight; FIREBALL: five)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
9-8-8-8, FIREBALL: 5
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Events Will Feature New Survey Findings and Actionable Connected Work® Strategies for Marketing and Business Leaders Across Industries
RESTON, Va., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapPoint, LLC today announced a multi-city Connecting in the City tour powered by Adobe Workfront. These experiential events, which will offer fresh insights, engaging discussions and networking opportunities, are designed to provide business leaders with insights to solve one of their biggest challenges: effectively connecting people, process and technology. The first stop is on August 18, 2022, in New York City, with stops in Chicago and Los Angeles on the horizon.
According to research cited in our 2022 Digital Marketing State of Technology Reports, nearly half of organizations today do not have a clear integrated technology strategy. While 83% of businesses list digital transformation as a top business goal, integrating technology remains the number one barrier to success.
"Companies need operations-focused digital transformation in order to stay competitive and future-proof their investment in talent and technology," said Nicholas DeBenedetto, CEO of LeapPoint. "LeapPoint will leverage its Connected Work platform—with Adobe Workfront at its core—to understand each organization's unique needs and apply the right strategies proven to align people, process and technology."
Connecting in the City tour attendees will:
- Learn how organizations are successfully prioritizing their investments to connect teams, technology, and drive adoption for new ways of getting work done
- Participate in facilitated round table discussions with Connected Work® experts across business and technology
- Gain visibility into how actionable Connected Work strategies can impact every business function across the enterprise
"We are excited that LeapPoint is leveraging Adobe Workfront to bring the Connecting in the City tour to business leaders looking for actionable ways to make digital transformation happen," said Tony Sanders, senior director of Americas Partner Sales at Adobe. "Connecting traditionally siloed tools and operations provides for a better user experience and increased customer satisfaction and profitability."
The LeapPoint multi-city tour powered by Adobe Workfront kicks off in New York City on August 18, 2022, at STK New York City – Downtown. Dates for additional cities including Atlanta will be announced in the coming weeks. Registration and more information can be found here.
LeapPoint is changing the way companies connect work, technology, and talent to solve big business challenges and drive successful outcomes. Established by Big 4 alumni who sought more flexibility and agility in meeting clients' most critical business needs, LeapPoint is committed to making life and experiences fundamentally better for employees, customers and those they serve. As the go-to Adobe and Adobe Workfront partner across industries, LeapPoint's break-through Connected Work™ services are the essential framework for the Future of Work. www.leappoint.com
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Haystack helps companies ensure connection, collaboration, career growth are front and center among employees through shared interests, common goals
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Haystack, the modern intranet company making big companies feel smaller, rolled out Connect—a feature that uses first-party employee-profile data to intelligently pair employees to support better work friendships, facilitate mentor-mentee relationships, and bring colleagues together on a deeper level. The feature is intended to alleviate pain points common for a remote workforce – such as the inability to brainstorm over lunch or celebrate each other's successes in person – and help cultivate the types of long-lasting connections that can support employee retention and growth.
"Building strong relationships at work can mean the difference between engagement and retention; disengagement and turnover," said Cameron Lindsay, Haystack CEO and co-founder. "Helping people find camaraderie at work through a set of shared connections and interests – even across great distances – is one way to build strong, resilient teams."
Connect is part of a broad set of features within Haystack's platform. Through Connect, organizations with or without an in-person campus can all foster strong working relationships between employees. This is just the latest innovation from Haystack, a platform where employees can receive important announcements, discover knowledge about the company they work for, and communicate with coworkers.
Earlier this year, the company announced Secure Delivery – a feature that helps keep internal communications internal, and protect employees from accidentally sharing sensitive information. Haystack will continue to launch features that foster employee connections, growth, and success in the remote age. For more information, visit HaystackTeam.com.
Haystack is a modern intranet platform that makes big companies feel smaller. Mid-market and large enterprises rely on Haystack for secure internal communications, to share organizational knowledge and to build community. Founded in 2019, Haystack is based in Los Angeles. The company was founded by friends CEO Cameron Lindsay and CTO Haibo Zhao. For more information, visit HaystackTeam.com.
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Saharan Britain: Aerial views of England show scorched earth as parts of the UK resemble a desert after fields and trees turn brown in heatwave
- Alarming images show Britain's green land turning yellow as double heat warning put in place by experts
- Tinderbox conditions across the UK have left areas with scorched grass amid fears of more hosepipe bans
- The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for the rest of the week with high temperatures forecast
Aerial shots have revealed the impact of Britain's heatwave which has left farmers with parched crops and vast desert-like landscapes in areas normally be filled with swathes of greenery, as the country endured its driest July since 1935 and record-breaking 40C temperatures.
Patches of scorched grass can be seen across the countryside in photographs taken surrounding East Midlands Airport - as concerns grow over water shortages thanks to rising temperatures.
The Met Office has also raised its Fire Severity Index to exceptional - the highest level - today for much of southern England, and Wales alongside an amber, as the mercury is forecast to climb to 'lethally hot' temperatures of 36C (97F) this weekend. The warning system also been at its second highest level of alert for seven weeks, which is the longest stretch since 1976.
It comes as several households in parts of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire are facing water shortages after a pipe burst on Thursday and the Stokenchurch Reservoir dried-up.
Thames Water confessed yesterday to letting nearly a quarter of all water it supplies leak through cracks – but the firm's strategy director said we needed to 'be more efficient' – like the Germans and Danes.
It said it is preparing to impose a hosepipe ban in the 'next couple of weeks', affecting 15million customers in London and the South East.
These alarming aerial photographs showed vast desert-like landscapes in areas that would normally be filled with swathes of greenery as the country endured its driest July since 1935 and record-breaking temperatures of 40C (104F)
Brits in Oxfordshire (pictured) and Milton Keynes were pictured using umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun on Wednesday while they played golf on a bone dry course
An aerial view of the harvest during the heatwave in Scampton, Lincolnshire, Britain, August 11, 2022
An image of scorched Britain was captured yesterday and showed how the ongoing drought conditions have effected the country
Patches of scorched grass could be seen right across the countryside in photographs taken surrounding East Midlands Airport as concerns grow over water shortages thanks to rising temperatures
Pictured: Golfers are seen playing on a scorched course as the UK enters another sizzling heatwave
Pictured: Cows are pictured eating straw and grass silage, which is normally a winter feed, at a farm in Harpole, near Northampton
Pictured: An alarming aerial view of a dried out grass outfield during a T20 Last Man Stands cricket match
Pictured: A Highland Cow looks to get a drink at a watering hole as it dries out in Wicken Fen, in Cambridgeshire, this afternoon
Environment Secretary George Eustice called in water company bosses yesterday to discuss the water crisis amid reports a state of drought could be declared.
Yorkshire Water confirmed it was also considering bringing in a hosepipe ban. Sources at the Environment Agency confirmed that Yorkshire, Anglian and South West Water are all considering hosepipe bans – which would place water restrictions on more than 32million people in England and Wales.
South East Water in Kent and Sussex, Southern Water in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and Welsh Water have declared bans.
But Thames was forced to admit that while it was seeking a hosepipe ban it wastes more than 635million litres of water a day.
Cathryn Ross, strategy and regulatory affairs director at Thames Water told Radio 4's Today: 'In all probability we'll be moving to introduce the hosepipe ban in the next couple of weeks.'
She confirmed leaks were endemic across Thames's network.
Andrew Sells, head of Natural England between 2014 and 2019, accused water companies of selling off reservoirs which could have helped ease drought to housing developers.
‘Several of our water companies preferred to build houses on some of their reservoirs, and last week we learned that together they have built precisely zero new reservoirs in the past 30 years’, he wrote in the Daily Telegraph.
‘No doubt some reservoirs had reached the end of their working lives, but in abandoning this infrastructure, without any replacements, they have again put short-term profits ahead of long-term supply.’
Pictured: Sunseekers walk near the low water levels at Baitings Reservoir in Ripponden, West Yorkshire as water company bosses are being urged to impose a England-wide hosepipe ban to avoid the worst effects of drought on rivers and wildlife
Pictured: Arid areas of land in South East London as the hot weather continues and threats of hose pipe bans may come into force
Pictured: Dried out ground in a park, following a long period of little rainfall and hot weather in St Albans
Firefighters bring a field fire under control near Ashford in Kent as the Met Office raised its Fire Severity Index to exceptional - the highest level - today for much of southern England, and Wales
The sports grounds at a Cambridge University college remain dry and dusty following weeks of exceptional hot weather in Britain. Drone photos show the parched cricket pitch and tennis courts
Scorched fairways at the Links Golf Club in Newmarket, as Britain is braced for another heatwave that is set to last longer than July's record-breaking hot spell
An aerial view of the historic Iron Age hill fort of Maiden Castle at Dorchester in Dorset where the grass has been scorched by the hot summer sunshine and drought conditions
The companies which have sold off decommissioned reservoirs in recent years include Thames Water, Severn Trent and Southern Water.
Meanwhile, the Woodhead Reservoir in the Peak District has seen a drop in water levels over the last few days.
Photos taken at the Dernford Reservoir near Cambridgeshire also show low water levels as water companies struggle to meet demand.
Nearby, the River Granta is still flowing but at much lower levels than usual.
Last month it was reported that the river was at a lowly 5cm, despite previously sitting at more than one metre. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11101963/UK-drought-Incredible-aerial-views-England-scorched-earth.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-08-11T16:52:08Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11101963/UK-drought-Incredible-aerial-views-England-scorched-earth.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | true |
18,000 foreigners in SA prisons, says Cele after arrest of 350 West Rand zama zamas
The minister, however, challenged the idea that foreigners were synonymous with criminality
11 August 2022 - 16:58
About 350 zama zamas have been arrested on the West Rand since the unrest in the wake of the gang rape of eight women at a disused mine on July 30, allegedly by informal miners...
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison's corporate leadership will make an Environmental, Social, and Governance presentation from 11 a.m. to noon on Oct. 7.
The team, led by Chairman and CEO Timothy Cawley, will discuss Con Edison's environmental, social and governance practices and the path forward to a clean energy future that provides opportunities for everyone.
Con Edison will provide additional details, including a link, before the event.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy-delivery companies, with approximately $14 billion in annual revenues and $65 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through the following subsidiaries: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY), a regulated utility providing electric service in New York City and New York's Westchester County, gas service in Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queens and parts of Westchester, and steam service in Manhattan; Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a regulated utility serving customers in a 1,300-square-mile-area in southeastern New York State and northern New Jersey; Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc., the second-largest owner of solar electric projects in North America, which, through its subsidiaries develops, owns and operates renewable and sustainable energy infrastructure projects and provides energy-related products and services to wholesale and retail customers; and Con Edison Transmission, Inc., which falls primarily under the oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and through its subsidiaries invests in electric transmission projects supporting its parent company's effort to transition to clean, renewable energy. Con Edison Transmission manages, through joint ventures, both electric and gas assets while seeking to develop electric transmission projects that will bring clean, renewable electricity to customers, focusing on New York, New England, the Mid-Atlantic states and the Midwest.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that Marisa Sotomayor has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group. Sotomayor is based in New York.
Sotomayor represents investment banks and institutional lenders, private credit funds, direct and non-traditional lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers in a wide range of domestic and cross-border leveraged finance and restructuring transactions, including cash flow and asset-based credits, acquisition financings and leveraged buyouts, syndicated transactions, bilateral and club deals, first/second lien and unitranche loans, refinancings and dividend recapitalizations. She also has experience leading syndicated project financings.
"Marisa is an excellent strategic and cultural fit for our firm and will be a key component of our practice's continuing international growth. She is a smart and well-connected lawyer with a strong reputation in the market and is energetic, highly-motivated, and team-oriented," said Todd Holleman, head of the firm's CFI practice group. "She also is known and respected by many of the partners in our finance practice and highly valued by the clients we share."
Sotomayor joins the firm from Paul Hastings. She is ranked in Chambers USA 2022 and has been named a "Rising Star" by the New York Law Journal, Law360 and the Women's Bond Club and an Emerging Leader by M&A Advisor. She earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and her Master of Public Administration degree, each from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She earned her J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law.
"One of the best ways we can serve our clients is by collaborating across teams and capabilities to bring innovative solutions to the table," said Sotomayor. "I know from having worked with many of my new colleagues and from the firm's reputation generally that this approach to client service and legal practice is a hallmark of King & Spalding. I am very excited to see what we can do together to build on the firm's excellent global platform for serving the lending and financial services industry."
Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,200 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that Marisa Sotomayor has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group. Sotomayor is based in New York.
Sotomayor represents investment banks and institutional lenders, private credit funds, direct and non-traditional lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers in a wide range of domestic and cross-border leveraged finance and restructuring transactions, including cash flow and asset-based credits, acquisition financings and leveraged buyouts, syndicated transactions, bilateral and club deals, first/second lien and unitranche loans, refinancings and dividend recapitalizations. She also has experience leading syndicated project financings.
"Marisa is an excellent strategic and cultural fit for our firm and will be a key component of our practice's continuing international growth. She is a smart and well-connected lawyer with a strong reputation in the market and is energetic, highly-motivated, and team-oriented," said Todd Holleman, head of the firm's CFI practice group. "She also is known and respected by many of the partners in our finance practice and highly valued by the clients we share."
Sotomayor joins the firm from Paul Hastings. She is ranked in Chambers USA 2022 and has been named a "Rising Star" by the New York Law Journal, Law360 and the Women's Bond Club and an Emerging Leader by M&A Advisor. She earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and her Master of Public Administration degree, each from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She earned her J.D. from the Fordham University School of Law.
"One of the best ways we can serve our clients is by collaborating across teams and capabilities to bring innovative solutions to the table," said Sotomayor. "I know from having worked with many of my new colleagues and from the firm's reputation generally that this approach to client service and legal practice is a hallmark of King & Spalding. I am very excited to see what we can do together to build on the firm's excellent global platform for serving the lending and financial services industry."
Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,200 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fras-le S.A. (B3 - "FRAS3"), an auto-parts powerhouse, whose portfolio brings together iconic products and brands, the largest manufacturer of friction materials in Latin America and an international leader in the field, has announced its results for the second quarter and first semester of 2022. The Company's financial information is consolidated in accordance with the IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards.
MAIN RESULTS – 2Q | 1H22
(Percentages show variations from the respective periods from 1Q21 and 1H21 – amounts in MM)
RESULTS VIDEOCONFERENCE
(In Portuguese with simultaneous interpretation into English)
08/11 – 11 am Brazil | 10 am New York | 3 pm London
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Dasara elephants weighed, tusker Arjuna heaviest of the lot
MYSURU August 11, 2022 20:27 ISTThey are being fed a special diet to ensure fitness ahead of the procession
On their first day out of the palace premises after checking in on Wednesday, the first batch of 9 elephants were subjected to a weight check to ascertain their general health condition on Thursday.
Elephant Arjuna weighed the heaviest of the them all and was a good 5,725 kg followed by Gopalswamy who weighed 5,240 kg. The elephants were weighed on a weigh bridge meant to measure load carried by heavy vehicles and Dhananjaya scaled 4,800 kg. The weight of the elephant tends to match with their overall size though Abhimanyu who is among the strongest and takes part in all tiger combing operations was less ’obese’ and seemed more ’muscular’ at 4,770 kg. The other male elephants in the order of their weight were Mahindra (4,260 kg) and Bheema (3,950 kg).
The female elephants were relatively ’slim’ compared to their male couterparts and while Kaveri weighed 3,110 kg, Chaitra was 3,080 kg and Lakshmi was a ‘’light weight’’ compared to other elephants in the team and measured 2,920 kg.
Deputy Conservator of Forests V.Karikalan said the elephants will be on special diet during their sojourn in the city for Dasara and are expected to gain upto 300 kg t0 500 kg in weight. The objective is to ensure that they are healthy and fit to complete the procession.
The elephants walked about 1.5 km on Friday.The the full-fledged rehearsal that entails them marching along the 5-km procession route and return to the palace, will commence from August 14. The second batch of elephants will also join Abhimanyu and team sometime in September. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/dasara-elephants-weighed-tusker-arjuna-heaviest-of-the-lot/article65757904.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-11T16:55:27Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/dasara-elephants-weighed-tusker-arjuna-heaviest-of-the-lot/article65757904.ece/amp/ | true |
Six candidates for the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners advance following last Tuesday’s primary election. The following candidates — the two who received the most votes within their respective races — will be on the ballot:
District 4
Rena Moran, a state representative who received 78 percent of votes cast Tuesday, will face Darryl Spence, a Ramsey County Community Services officer who garnered nearly 8 percent.
District 4 spans all or parts of Union Park, Hamline-Midway, Frogtown, Summit-University, North End, downtown, Summit Hill, Macalester-Groveland and Highland Park.
District 5
Incumbent Rafael Ortega received 77 percent of the vote. Ortega will face Bill Hosko, who received nearly 18 percent.
The district includes downtown, Highland Park, Macalester Groveland, Railroad Island, West Seventh, West Side, Capitol Heights and Dayton’s Bluff.
District 6
Mai Chong Xiong, an aide to former St. Paul City Council member Dai Thao, received nearly 40 percent of the votes cast Tuesday. She will run against Ving Yang Pao, a financial consultant who garnered approximately 29 percent of the vote.
The district includes Upper East Side, Payne-Phalen and Conway-Battle Creek.
OTHER RACES
Also on the ballot this November: Ramsey County Board Chair Trista MatasCastillo faces challenger David Singleton in District 3. That district includes Falcon Heights as well as Payne/Phalen, North End/South Como, Como Park, Frogtown and Hamline-Midway.
Meanwhile, Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi are uncontested in their re-election bids.
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EU says US tax credits for electric cars 'discriminatory'
"We think that it's discriminatory, that is discriminating against foreign producers in relation to US producers. And of course, this would mean that it would be incompatible" with the World Trade Organization, European Commission spokeswoman, Miriam Garcia Ferrer, told journalists.
The EU on Thursday said it was "deeply concerned" by US moves to give American motorists a tax credit to buy electric vehicles, saying it was discriminatory against European carmakers.
"We think that it's discriminatory, that is discriminating against foreign producers in relation to US producers. And of course, this would mean that it would be incompatible" with the World Trade Organization, European Commission spokeswoman, Miriam Garcia Ferrer, told journalists.
The US Senate on Sunday approved a clean energy and climate bill that includes a $7,500 tax credit for every American who buys an electric vehicle from a North American factory that installs US-made electric batteries.
Brussels says that would deeply disadvantage non-US companies which source their batteries elsewhere. Europe is aiming to greatly boost its own electric battery production as it shifts to a climate-neutral future.
"The European Union is deeply concerned by this new potential transatlantic trade bill that the US is currently discussing," Garcia Ferrer said.
While "tax credits are an important incentive to drive the demand for electric cars... we need to ensure that the measures introduced are fair," she said.
"So we continue to urge the United States to remove these discriminatory elements from the bill and ensure it's fully in compliance with the WTO."
The bill, backed by President Joe Biden, now has to go to the US House of Representatives for another reading.
It comes as the United States seeks ways to reduce supply dependencies on China, which is the world's biggest maker of lithium-ion electric batteries for vehicles, largely through the company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL).
The head of America's Alliance for Automotive Innovation, John Bozzella, said 70 percent of current electric vehicle models sold in the US would be ineligible for the tax credit because of the components used.
He urged Washington to expand the battery component requirement to "include nations that have collective defence arrangements with the United States, like NATO members, Japan and others". | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/passenger-vehicle/cars/eu-says-us-tax-credits-for-electric-cars-discriminatory/93504148 | 2022-08-11T16:58:10Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/passenger-vehicle/cars/eu-says-us-tax-credits-for-electric-cars-discriminatory/93504148 | true |
Nintendo Switch OLED Review: The Best Switch, but Still Mostly the Same
A bigger, better display and an excellent kickstand make this a great handheld game system, but existing Switch owners don't need to upgrade.
Scott Stein
Scott Stein
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I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, puzzles, board games, cooking, improv and the New York Jets.
I'm going to make this absolutely simple for you: The Switch OLED is the best Nintendo Switch there is, period. But your kids aren't going to care. Or, at least, mine didn't.
I learned this the hard way when I took the OLED-screen Switch downstairs to show my kids and got the Cold Hard Shrug of Indifference. My littlest kid wants a Switch he can fold up and put in his pocket. My older kid thought it was nicer, but also said he's fine with the Switch he has. That's the thing about the latest Switch update: The subtle upgrades are great, but they're also more like things the original Switch should have had in the first place.
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The newest version of the Switch is the most expensive: $350, or $50 more than the original Switch. Is it worth it? To me, yes. To my kids, no. But I'm old, my eyes are bad and I love the idea of tabletop game consoles.
I bought a fancy Kindle Oasis midway through the pandemic. I already had a Kindle Paperwhite. I read a lot. The Oasis has a nicer, bigger screen. I don't regret it. The Switch OLED is like the Kindle Oasis of Switches.
That bigger, more vibrant OLED display is obviously better. That's why a lot of people at CNET (not me, though) have an OLED TV, and we've been talking about the advantage OLED brings to phones for years. (One thing I don't know the answer to yet is if there are any concerns with screen burn-in.) If you play a lot of Switch games in handheld mode, and want the best experience, this is it. And now that I've played it for a week, I obviously like this Switch the best.
But the other way this shines is in the Switch's third mode: tabletop mode.
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Finally, a good tabletop Switch
I always wanted a Vectrex, an old game console from the '80s that had vector graphics and looked like a self-contained mini arcade machine you'd stand up on a desk. I used to put iPads in little mini arcade cabinets. I love the idea of Arcade1Up's Countercade retro machines.
The Switch has two clear gaming modes: handheld, and playing docked with a TV. But there's another. Tabletop mode means you use the Switch as a propped-up screen and huddle around it with your detachable Joy-Con controllers. That mode has generally been lousy with the original Switch, because its flimsy kickstand is terrible and it only stands at one angle. The original Switch's 6.2-inch screen is also better viewed from shorter distances, while tabletop gaming makes it feel too small for collaborative split-screen games.
The 7-inch OLED Switch's display is far more vivid and can show off small game details more clearly. Also, that rear kickstand is improved at long last. The pop-out plastic stand runs almost the entire length of the body, and can be adjusted to any subtle angle, from nearly upright to close to flat. Much like many iPad kickstand cases (or the Microsoft Surface Pro), it means it's finally usable. It just makes sharing games on that screen a lot more fun for games like Pikmin 3, or board games like Clubhouse Games.
Look, for multiplayer games, you'll still want to dock with a TV. The tabletop mode is really a niche third form. But if you're traveling with kids, you may end up taking advantage of it a lot more than you thought (and it seems like an amazing thing to have for airline table gaming).
A bit bigger (but basically still the same size)
The OLED Switch is a bit bigger and heavier than the original Switch. Still, I was able to zip it into a basic carrying case I've used for the old Switch just fine. The slightly changed dimensions do mean it won't slide into those old folding Labo cardboard items (if you care), and it'll likely make other more closely tailored accessories and sleeves not fit. But so far it feels like using the older Switch, just better. There's no change to how the Joy-Cons connect to the sides, so that's the main thing.
The display: Vivid, sometimes subtle
The larger 7-inch OLED display is, without a doubt, better. Colors are more saturated, which works really well with Nintendo's bright and bold games. Metroid Dread, which I played on the OLED Switch, looks wonderful. So does Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Luigi's Mansion 3, Hades, Super Mario Odyssey, Untitled Goose Game, Zelda: Skyward Sword, WarioWare: Get It Together and nearly everything else I threw at it.
The bezels are smaller, and the whole thing feels more modern now. You can't even see how much better the display looks in these photos (photos don't easily tell the story with displays). But also, the jump to a 7-inch display isn't the quantum leap experience.
The recent iPad Mini has a larger screen, for instance. The 7-inch display looks better for all games, but it's still sometimes a bit small for me and my tablet-based life. The 720p resolution is low for a 7-inch display, but really I never noticed that much.
One thing I do know: I don't want to go back to the older Switch now. The display looks small and clearly worse, and the OLED display is already spoiling me.
New dock, but also old dock
The new dock with the Switch OLED has an Ethernet jack now for wired internet connections, which isn't anything I need but is helpful to have just in case, I guess. That jack means one internal USB 3 port is removed, but there are still two USB 3 ports on the outside. The pull-off rear dock cover is easier for cable access than the hinged door was previously. The dock is just for connecting the Switch to your TV, so if you're a handheld-only gamer, that's what that weird box with the slot in it is for.
But the new Switch works in old Switch docks, too. The new dock isn't really all that new. (Although, new docks can get upgraded firmware -- which might mean new features, but it's hard to tell right now.)
It works with older Joy-Cons! (But Joy-Cons haven't changed)
The Switch OLED can use any pair of Switch Joy-Cons you have lying around, just like always. That's great news, except the Joy-Cons that come with the new Switch aren't different, either. I got to try the new white-and-black model with its white Joy-Cons, but other than the color change, they have exactly the same features -- and exactly the same feel. Joy-Cons, to me, have ended up feeling pretty old compared to the rock-solid and comfy Xbox and PS5 controllers. I wanted analog triggers, a better analog stick, less Bluetooth lag. And who knows if these seemingly similar Joy-Cons break as easily as older ones do.
It runs quieter so far?
The fan on my older Switch sounds like a car engine: I think the fan's broken, or damaged. The Switch OLED, so far, has seemed a lot quieter. There's still a heat vent at the top, but I haven't noticed any noise as much.
More storage (but still get a microSD card)
The 64GB base storage on the Switch OLED is a good bump from the 32GB that older Switches have, which is nice. I downloaded 13 games before filling it up: Switch digital games range from several hundred megabytes to over 10GB, but take up less space than PS5 or Xbox games. Still, there's a microSD card slot on the Switch like always, and storage is cheap. Using an extra storage drive doesn't require any special setup or lock you to specific brands, unlike PS5 and Xbox Series X storage expansions.
This is the one Switch I'd want. But it's not necessarily one you need
For me, it's clear the OLED Switch is the best Switch, based on specs alone. But that slightly bigger and brighter screen, those better speakers, the slightly different dock and the admittedly very nice new kickstand don't really add up to a huge reason to upgrade if you have a Switch you're happy with. The Switch still plays games just the same as it did before, and the exact same games. TV playing is identical.
A true Switch 2 hasn't arrived yet, and may never arrive. Nintendo may just choose to slowly upgrade bits of the Switch over time, in the same way that phones slowly upgrade. At this point, the Switch OLED is the best version and the one I'd recommend for any new buyer. It's worth the extra $50 if it's your very first Switch.
We're over five years into Nintendo's Switch console lifecycle, and there are tons of great games. But, also, the Switch clearly lacks the graphics punch of next-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Mobile games and iPad games keep getting better. There are a lot of ways to play games. The Switch is still a wonderful library of Nintendo and indie games and other stuff too, and a stellar family device, but it's just one slice of an ever-growing gaming universe. Nintendo hasn't leveled up its console yet -- this still has the same processor as before and serves the same audience. Just consider it a revision that's checked a bunch of features off our wish list. But not all of them.
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iPhone 14: When will it be released? How much will it cost? PLUS all the talk of a bigger camera bump, no display 'notch' and a new PURPLE option
- Apple's new iPhone 14 series is rumoured to be unveiled next month
- Sources have revealed the smartphone may come in a new purple colour
- The 'notch' that houses the front-facing camera could also be removed
- MailOnline rounds up all the rumoured features the handsets may present
Apple's latest device, the iPhone 14, is not due to be unveiled until next month, but the rumour mill has been churning as fans speculate about what it will look like.
The series will reportedly include an iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max and an iPhone 14 Pro Max, but no iPhone Mini.
Insiders have already revealed that the iPhone 14 Pro mod`el will have a larger camera 'bump' than before as the lenses offer higher resolution snap.
The handset may also come in a purple colour as a 'fun' option, replacing pink for the standard iPhone 13 and Sierra Blue for the iPhone 13 Pro.
Since 2017, all iPhones come with a 'notch' at the top of the front display that houses the front-facing camera and the Face ID sensors.
However it has been widely circulated that the Cupertino firm will be ditching this in favour or a 'hole punch' camera and pill-shaped cutout for the Face ID elements.
Ahead of its release, MailOnline looks at the features we may expect from the latest version of the smartphone favourite.
Insiders have revealed that the iPhone 14 handset may also come in a purple colour in both the standard and Pro versions. Pictured: iPhone 12 in purple
Apple is expected to release the iPhone 14, its next flagship phone, on September 13 2022. Sources have revealed the iPhone 14 Pro model will have a larger camera 'bump' than before as the lenses offer higher resolution snap (file photo)
When is the iPhone 14 coming out?
New iPhones tend to be launched in the second week of September and up until recently all the talk in the tech community was geared to the second Tuesday of the month.
However, renowned tipster Max Weinbach has had other ideas and suggests that this year's flagship will be revealed to fans a week earlier than expected on September 6.
This would bring the release date forward from Friday, September 23 to Friday September 16.
How much will it cost?
Expect no surprises here. Based on previous prices, fans can expect to pay around £750 for the iPhone 14 and just under £900 for the iPhone 14 Pro.
Bigger and better camera
As usual, it is likely that the new iPhone series will feature updates to the camera.
MacRumours saw a note from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo last year that said the Pro models will come with a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide cameras and 8K video recording capabilities.
This is a vast improvement on the iPhone 13 Pro models, that have a 12-megapixel camera, but the upgrades will not be available on the standard iPhone 14 models.
All of the new phones also may see increases in the size of the camera 'bumps', as were shown in leaked specs posted to Twitter by Weinbach.
iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will have a square camera bump on the rear measuring 1.44-inch by 1.5 inch (36.73mm by 38.21mm), according to leaked specs – slightly larger than on the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max.
The camera lenses themselves will also protrude outwards by 0.16 inches (4.17mm) on both the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, compared to 0.14 inches (3.6mm) on the iPhone 13 models, according to the leak.
Protruding camera components are unpopular with some smartphone fans, as they require protection from an extra chunky smartphone case to stop them from being damaged.
The increased size of the camera bump will also prevent an iPhone 13 Pro Max case from fitting an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the front-facing camera will have a wider aperture to allow for more light to enter the lens and create sharper images.
It will allegedly have improved autofocus capabilities for video calls.
iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will have a square camera bump on the rear measuring 1.44-inch by 1.5 inch (36.73mm by 38.21mm), according to leaked specs. These numbers are larger than the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Max. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max camera lenses themselves will also protrude outwards by 0.16-inch (4.17mm), the leak claims
No 'notch'
Ever since the launch of the iPhone X in 2017, a 'notch' has been the only element included on the front display of the Apple handset that wasn't the touchscreen.
Widely unpopular, the black bar houses the front-facing cameras and Face ID technology, but has been lambasted for reminding men of a receding hairline.
It also eats away into the display, and is particularly obstructive while watching films or playing games.
The removal of the notch was first revealed by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in March 2021, but since then details of what will replace it have evolved.
Chinese social media site Weibo leaked a schematic in February, which appears to show two cut-outs that will replace the notch.
The left cut-out is pill-shaped, including the front camera, Face ID infrared camera, and possibly other components, while the right is circular for the Face ID dot projector.
Display analyst Ross Young leaked that some of the Face ID hardware may also be moved to under the display, reducing the size necessary for the cutouts.
These technologies are thought to just be included in the iPhone 14 Pro models, while the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will still have the notch.
Since 2017, all iPhones come with a 'notch' at the top of the front display that houses the front-facing camera and the Face ID sensors. However it has been widely circulated that the Cupertino firm will be ditching this in favour or a 'hole punch' camera and pill-shaped cutout for the Face ID elements
Colours
A rumour posted to Weibo in April claimed that all four iPhone 14 models could come with the colour option of purple, of which will shift in tone in the light.
The iPhone 14 and 14 Max are thus rumoured to be available in black, white, blue, red and purple.
While the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max could come in graphite, gold, silver, and purple.
Apple tipster Jioriku claimed on Twitter the colour replaces the pink of the standard iPhone 13 models, and Sierra Blue of the iPhone 13 Pro models.
Body design
The latest renders of the body of the lower-end iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max versions were revealed in March by Indian technology news site MySmartPrice.
These looked exactly the same as the previous iPhone 13, with a flat-edged design, notch on the front display and camera bump with the diagonal lens layout.
According to MacRumours, images of prototype moulds created for the four devices in the upcoming iPhone 14 line were shared on Weibo, revealing their sizes.
These are a 6.1-inch iPhone 14, a 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The larger 6.7-inch iPhone is replacing the mini model, as disappointing sales numbers mean the tech giant is doing away with that line completely.
In July last year, iPhoneWired claimed a report from JP Morgan Chase revealed that the chassis surrounding the glass is also expected to come in titanium.
This material only so far utilised on the Apple Watches, and is stronger and more scratch and corrosion resistant than aluminium or steel.
However recent Tweets from Jioriku claim this idea was scrapped as it was too 'hard to work with' and 'not cost effective'.
Weibo shared images of prototype cases created for the four devices in the upcoming iPhone 14 line, revealing their sizes. These are a 6.1-inch iPhone 14, a 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max
The iPhone 14 range may also not come with a physical slot for a SIM card, as they could transfer to an eSIM-only design.
The eSIM allows for phone plans to be added to a handset without use of a physical card, and eSIM functionality was enabled on some of the iPhone 13 models.
The Wall Street Journal have reported that Apple has told major network providers to prepare for an eSIm-only iPhone to be released this year, although it may be a gradual change.
Faster Chips
Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that the standard iPhone 14 models are likely to continue to use the same A15 chip that was introduced in the iPhone 13 series.
However, the iPhone 14 Pro models may receive a faster A16 chip, marking the first time an improved chip is installed only in the Pro models of an iPhone series.
This could have been influenced by the ongoing supply issues with Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC.
Faster refresh and 'Always-On'
Ross Young has also suggested that the iPhone 14 Pro models will come with 'ProMotion' technology.
This will allow for the display to automatically refresh at a frequency of 120Hz, allowing for smoother scrolling and appearance of content.
Apple tipster Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported in May that the the new Pro smartphones will feature an always-on display mode just like Apple Watch.
The phone screen will display a small amount of 'quickly glanceable' information before it has been unlocked.
Such a feature would be similar to Android phones that always show basic information – like time and battery level – on a dark screen while conserving power.
Emergency Features
According to the Wall Street Journal, a car crash detection feature is planned for 2022 so could be included in the new iPhone series.
Sensors in the device will measure a spike in gravitational force caused by a vehicle collision, and then automatically dial emergency services to get help.
It is touted to be an expansion on the Fall Detection feature already in existence on Apple Watches and iPhones, that uses the accelerometer sensor.
The iPhone 14s are widely reported to be installed with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 modem, which allows for satellite connectivity.
Bloomberg reported last year that Apple plan to utilise the satellites to enable iPhone users to send texts in emergency situations when they have no signal or access to WiFi.
They will also be able to report accidents to the emergency services, like collisions or fires, using the satellites if necessary.
These features are still in development but could be included this year.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s new abortion law has created a ripple effect among businesses across the state. Here’s Inside Indiana Business host Gerry Dick with more from the IBJ Media’s studio downtown on Monument Circle.
You can see regular business segments on FOX59 News each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as well as breaking news and analysis from IBJ and Inside INdiana Business reporters as major stories unfold.
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At 25, BMTC to offer free bus rides on Independence Day
Bengaluru August 11, 2022 21:53 ISTCommuters will be able to travel on all types of buses
The city’s bus service corporation will reach a milestone on Independence Day: 25 years ago, on August 15, 1997, the then Bangalore Transport Service (BTS), which was a part of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), turned into a corporation and was named Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).
To celebrate the silver jubilee, the corporation has decided to give free bus services on Independence Day. People will be able to travel on all types of buses.
Officials of the BMTC have requested the general public to experience the city bus service, especially those who have been using private vehicles for commuting. “The corporation has achieved this milestone because of the patronage by Bengalureans. To mark the special occasion, we will provide free bus services on all the routes operated by BMTC. We want people of all age groups, including children, to experience the services,” said G. Sathyavathi, MD, BMTC. on Thursday. On August 15, the corporation will run scheduled services of 5,700 buses.
More e-buses to hit roads
The BMTC will also run more electric buses under FAME-2 schemes (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India). Of the 300 e-buses, 75 will hit the road from August 14. The non-AC 12-meter bus with more than 40 seating capacity has a wheelchair ramp with the lifting facility for the benefit of wheel-chair bound passengers. The BMTC has decided to run these buses on long routes in the city limits.
Surya Sen A.V., director (IT), BMTC, said that 75 buses will be operated from Yelahanka depot and the required infrastructure is already in place. “This is the first time the corporation is introducing buses with wheelchair facilities. We plan to run buses from Yelahanka to Majestic, Yelahanka to Central Silk Board, and other routes. We have already received 100 buses, and the rest will be introduced in a phased manner.”
The BMTC is presently running nine-meter e-buses under the Smart City Project. A total of 90 buses are being operated from three depots.
As employee welfare measures, the corporation has decided to felicitate accident free drivers by presenting gold and silver medals. A total of 168 drivers will be presented with gold medals, and 2,968 with silver medals. BMTC is presenting the medals after a long gap. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/at-25-bmtc-to-offer-free-bus-rides-on-independence-day/article65758998.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-11T17:03:43Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/at-25-bmtc-to-offer-free-bus-rides-on-independence-day/article65758998.ece/amp/ | false |
Teej festival was celebrated in at the school in which the local MLA Inderjit Kaur Mann was the chief guest. Appreciating the cultural programme presented by the girl students of the school, she said that the educational institutions have a special role to play in saving Punjab’s heritage. On this occasion, Principal Ravi Sharma said that it is our duty to keep our young generation connected with our culture. A ‘ Miss Teej’ competition was also organised, in which Sukhjinder Kaur and Diksha were declared the joint winners. | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/schools/s-r-tangri-dav-public-school-bilga-421040 | 2022-08-11T17:06:08Z | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/schools/s-r-tangri-dav-public-school-bilga-421040 | true |
Firefighter killed when pickup truck runs red light, crashes into fire engine, authorities say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) – A firefighter with the Memphis Fire Department died after a crash Wednesday night.
According to WMC, police said a pickup truck ran a red light and crashed into a Memphis Fire Department engine that was responding to a house fire.
Authorities said the firetruck tried to avoid the pickup but failed and flipped on its side.
Driver David Pleasant was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries, according to the fire department.
Three other firefighters were treated for injuries at the hospital and have since been released.
“David was extremely passionate about his role as a driver for the Memphis Fire Department, and he loved to help people and serve our community,” the fire department said in a statement.
Pleasant had worked with the Division of Fire Services for 32 years.
The driver of the pickup truck was also taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
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(NEXSTAR) – Sorry, Ferrari owners.
Ferrari North America, Inc., is recalling tens of thousands of luxury vehicles over a potentially faulty brake fluid reservoir cap, which may contribute to a loss of brake function and increase the risk of crashing.
The recall, announced in late July, affects a possible 23,555 cars across 19 different models, including units from model years as far back as 2005. Only about 1% of the vehicles are actually estimated to contain the defect, according to a recall report.
“The brake fluid reservoir cap may not vent properly, creating a vacuum inside the brake fluid reservoir, and resulting in a brake fluid leak that may lead to a partial or total loss of brake function,” reads a summary of the issue posted to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
A complete list of the recalled models, as well as the model years concerned, is listed below.
Ferrari North America, Inc., is planning to officially inform owners via mail in late September. In the meantime, the NHTSA alert indicated that dealers will remedy the issue by replacing the reservoir caps and updating the car’s software “free of charge.”
The NHTSA added that Ferrari North America’s latest recall is an expansion of a recall announced in 2021, when the company had identified a possible 5,601 vehicles affected by the issue.
Customers with additional questions can contact Ferrari’s customer service team at 1-201-816-2668 or dial the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | https://www.koin.com/news/ferrari-recalling-23555-cars-dating-back-to-my2005-over-possible-brake-failure/ | 2022-08-11T17:08:55Z | https://www.koin.com/news/ferrari-recalling-23555-cars-dating-back-to-my2005-over-possible-brake-failure/ | false |
BEIRUT (AP) — A hostage standoff in which a gunman demanded a Beirut bank let him withdraw his trapped savings so that he could pay his father’s medical bills ended seven hours later with the man’s surrender Thursday. No injuries were reported.
Authorities said Bassam al-Sheikh Hussein, a 42-year-old food-delivery driver, entered the bank with a shotgun and a canister of gasoline, fired three warning shots and locked himself in with up to 10 hostages, threatening to set himself on fire unless he was allowed to take out his money.
After hours of negotiations, he accepted an offer from the bank to receive part of his savings, according to local media and a depositors group that took part in the talks. He then released his hostages, and police whisked him away as he walked out of the bank.
He did not actually receive any of the money, according to a lawyer who provided legal support to Hussein and his family.
His wife, Mariam Chehadi, who was standing outside, told reporters after his arrest that her husband “did what he had to do.”
The hostage drama in the city’s bustling Hamra district was the latest painful episode in Lebanon’s economic free-fall, now in its third year. The country’s cash-strapped banks since 2019 have slapped strict limits on withdrawals of foreign currency assets, tying up the savings of millions of people.
Hussein had $210,000 trapped in the bank and been struggling to withdraw his money to pay his father’s medical bills, said Hassan Moghnieh, who as head of the advocacy group Association of Depositors in Lebanon took part in the negotiations.
Hussein’s brother Atef, standing outside the bank, told The Associated Press during the standoff that his brother would be willing to turn himself in if the bank gave him money to help with the bills and other family expenses.
“My brother is not a scoundrel. He is a decent man,” Atef al-Sheikh Hussein said. “He takes what he has from his own pocket to give to others.”
Lebanese soldiers, officers from the country’s Internal Security Forces and intelligence agents converged on the area during the standoff. Seven or eight bank employees were taken hostage along with two customers, George al-Haj, head of the Bank Employees Syndicate, told local media.
Dozens of protesters gathered, chanting slogans against the Lebanese government and banks, hoping that the gunman would receive his savings. Some bystanders hailed him as a hero.
Lebanon is suffering from the worst economic crisis in its modern history. Three-quarters of the population has plunged into poverty, and the Lebanese pound has declined in value by more than 90% against the U.S. dollar.
“What led us to this situation is the state’s failure to resolve this economic crisis and the banks’ and Central Bank’s actions, where people can only retrieve some of their own money as if it’s a weekly allowance,” said Dina Abou Zor, a lawyer with the advocacy group Depositors’ Union who was among the protesters. “And this has led to people taking matters into their own hands.”
In January, a coffee shop owner withdrew $50,000 trapped in a bank in Lebanon after taking employees hostage and threatening to kill them. | https://www.koin.com/news/international/armed-man-demanding-savings-holds-beirut-bank-staff-hostage/ | 2022-08-11T17:09:34Z | https://www.koin.com/news/international/armed-man-demanding-savings-holds-beirut-bank-staff-hostage/ | true |
CHICAGO — After weeks of backlash over plans to host a drag show brunch, Uprising Bakery and Cafe outside of Chicago, Illinois, is back in action.
"So essentially, we wanted to start hosting more events and diversify our events, so we booked a drag show to be here at our bakery and café," owner Corrina Sac said.
After posting plans for the event in early July, Sac says the business began receiving a wave of hateful comments on social media.
"Literally overnight, I woke up, and there were hundreds and hundreds of fake bad reviews, negative comments, emails, comments, voicemails, anything that you can imagine," Sac said. "It was just hateful. Talking about how we're pedophiles, how we are groomers, how we are all different kinds of stuff."
Those threats turned into an attack on the Illinois bakery.
"The night before the event, leading into the morning of the event, someone came and broke three of our windows, our employee entrance door, and then spray painted a bunch of horrible things on the side of our building," Sac said.
Days after the attack, Sac says she was working to reschedule the drag show when she was informed by the village of Lake in the Hills that her business wasn't allowed to host any events at all because she didn't have the right permits.
"It was just very coincidental, right after a hate crime was committed against us, right after the drag show, which was extremely controversial, and now the village and our landlord are saying, 'No, you can't have events,'" Sac said. "It was just too slippery."
Ultimately, Sac says she and her legal team were able to reach an agreement with the village, but the journey hasn't been easy.
"Honestly, I think it's a mixture of fear, [discomfort] and lack of education," Sac said. "A lot of people, if it makes them uncomfortable, they are afraid of it."
In suburban Chicago, the drag show was rescheduled, but the incident illustrates a conflict playing out around the U.S.
From Florida to Texas, some Republican lawmakers condemn events in businesses and public places incorporating drag shows where minors are present.
"Targeting these kids with all this stuff — it used to be kids would be off-limits, used to be everybody agreed with that, and now it just seems like there's a concerted effort to be exposing kids," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
DeSantis recently filed a complaint against a restaurant in Miami after a video showed children in attendance at a drag show being hosted there. The complaint argues that the restaurant violated the state's public nuisance law.
Other lawmakers in Florida, including state Rep. Anthony Sabatini, are now proposing legislation that could charge parents with a felony and terminate their parental rights if they bring their child to drag shows.
Meanwhile, in Texas, state Rep. Bryan Slaton has announced plans to file a bill that would ban drag shows in the presence of minors in Texas.
In New York, Drag Story Hour NYC says it puts on programs at schools, libraries, and festivals as a way to celebrate gender diversity, build empathy and give kids confidence to express themselves.
But a $200,000 city contract with the group led New York City council member Vickie Paladino to object, saying while adults have a right to embrace their sexuality, events such as Drag Story Hour encourage what she called "gender radicalism" in kids.
The issue isn't just a U.S. one; in the U.K., a Story Hour hosted by drag queen Aida H. Dee was stormed by protesters who said the event was inappropriate for children. For future events, organizers devised a plan to keep the detractors away.
Back in Illinois, Sac finally held her show without interruption.
"It's not our job as LGBTQ people to educate, but if some of us are comfortable doing it, then we should take it upon ourselves to do it — that way, we can help solve the problem," Sac said.
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# Anita Loayzat M.D S.H.S ’A11:2/PMC ’\n\nSeni Kuli Lahat Sisyal Aparthiedalah. SENAKAL SHEIK BALONG TABIB MANTINING SEDUNIA ANTIA Loaizat PASUNAK ASSI MAENYEH MUDAN ASSISTANT YOGE BUDHE NAPOK PORT SULPHUR, La. — On an unusually cool August day in Louisiana, Ray Vagh looks out over the Mississippi River Delta where he has fished almost all his life, and he sees a storm of uncertainty rolling in off the horizon.
Vagh is a fifth-generation fisherman. The waters off the Gulf of Mexico have provided Vagh and his family with their livelihood for a century. But the waters here are rising, and more intense storms are eroding the coast—all of which are changing the fishing industry as well.
It's changing so much that Vagh now uses his fishing boat to haul rocks out to sea in hopes of giving the oysters he harvests something to latch on to as land in the Mississippi River Delta continues to disappear.
"This is what we gotta do now to stay alive," Vagh said standing on the back of his fishing boat.
He is not the only one taking note of rising sea levels out here though. For years, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority has been working on a plan to preserve the coastline here. The proposed idea is called the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. The plan is to move sediment through a channel about seven miles south into a section of the Mississippi Delta that was once all wetlands.
"We weren't going to be able to do nothing; change was coming," said Brian Lezina, chief of planning for the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
Last year, we got an up-close look at a model researchers are using to study the sediment diversion project. But now, the project is coming under a firestorm of criticism from the unintended consequences of diverting the world's 15th largest river.
"Putting this diversion is going to put me and a lot of people out of business," Vagh said about the changes he's worried the project will cause to the areas he fishes in.
For the patchwork of rural communities along the Mississippi, this feels like just another blow to save urban areas like New Orleans.
"We need to protect my house and the highway to get to my house. However, if I don't have a business, I have nothing to come to work for, so do I care if it's gone?" Vagh added. | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/fishermen-are-worried-about-a-new-plan-to-divert-the-mississippi-river | 2022-08-11T17:10:39Z | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/fishermen-are-worried-about-a-new-plan-to-divert-the-mississippi-river | false |
The Avalan xt is very easy to transport by motorhome - but first on foot as there are few car access, the roads up there lead by the cablecar (or snowplou), this should stop most cars there ... The Federal Bureau of Investigations said an armed person tried to breach the Visitor Screening Facility at an FBI location in Cincinnati. The suspect was wearing body armor, Clinton County, Ohio, EMA said.
Ohio State Highway Patrol and the FBI pursued the man after he tried to break into the FBI office. The suspect drove to Clinton County, which is about 50 miles north of Cincinnati, where the standoff began.
Law enforcement officials have traded gunfire with a single suspect, they said. There is no word on whether anyone has been wounded.
The breach comes as FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged on Wednesday a rise in threats against the agency. The threats come after agents executed a search warrant at the Florida residence of former President Donald Trump.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for August 11th
Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. GO: This company which owns and operates a network of independently operated stores in the United States has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
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Profire Energy, Inc. PFIE: This provider of burner and combustion management systems and solutions has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 50% over the last 60 days.
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Paylocity Holding Corporation PCTY: This cloud-based human capital management and payroll software solutions company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days.
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RF Industries, Ltd. RFIL: This interconnect products and systems company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.6% over the last 60 days.
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Greif, Inc. GEF: This industrial packaging products and services company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.4% over the last 60 days.
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You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Big climate bill: Spending green bucks to spur green energy
(AP) - After decades of inaction in the face of escalating natural disasters and sustained global warming, Congress hopes to make clean energy so cheap in all aspects of life that it’s nearly irresistible. The House is poised to pass a transformative bill Friday that would provide the most spending to fight climate change by any one nation ever in a single push.
Friday’s anticipated action comes 34 years after a top scientist grabbed headlines warning Congress about the dangers of global warming. In the decades since, there have been 308 weather disasters that have each cost the nation at least $1 billion, the record for the hottest year has been broken 10 times and wildfires have burned an area larger than Texas.
The crux of the long-delayed bill, singularly pushed by Democrats in a closely divided Congress, is to use incentives to spur investors to accelerate the expansion of clean energy such as wind and solar power, speeding the transition away from the oil, coal and gas that largely cause climate change.
The United States has put the most heat-trapping gases into the air, burning more inexpensive dirty fuels than any other country. But the nearly $375 billion in climate incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act are designed to make the already plummeting costs of renewable energy substantially lower at home, on the highways and in the factory. Together these could help shrink U.S. carbon emissions by about two-fifths by 2030 and should chop emissions from electricity by as much as 80%.
Experts say it isn’t enough, but it’s a big start.
“This legislation is a true game-changer. It will create jobs, lower costs, increase U.S. competitiveness, reduce air pollution,” said former Vice President Al Gore, who held his first global warming hearing 40 years ago. “The momentum that will come out of this legislation, cannot be underestimated.”
The U.S. action could spur other nations to do more — especially China and India, the two largest carbon emitters along with the U.S. That in turn could lower prices for renewable energy globally, experts said.
Because of the specific legislative process in which this compromise was formed, which limits it to budget-related actions, the bill does not regulate greenhouse gas emissions, but deals mainly in spending, most of it through tax credits as well as rebates to industry, consumers and utilities.
Investments work better at fostering clean energy than regulations, said Leah Stokes, an environmental policy professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The climate bill is likely to spur billions in private investment, she said: “That’s what’s going to be so transformative.”
The bill promotes vital technologies such as battery storage. Clean energy manufacturing gets a big boost. It will be cheaper for consumers to make climate-friendly purchasing decisions. There are tax credits to make electric cars more affordable, help for low-income people making energy-efficiency upgrades and incentives for rooftop solar and heat pumps.
There are also incentives for nuclear power and projects that aim to capture and remove carbon from the atmosphere.
The bill moves to ensure that poor and minority communities that have borne the brunt of pollution benefit from climate spending. Farmers will receive help switching to climate-friendly practices and there’s money for energy research and to encourage electric heavy-duty trucks in place of diesel.
The Superfund program, used to pay for cleanup of the nation’s most heavily-polluted industrial sites, will receive more revenue from a bigger tax on oil.
The Rhodium Group research firm estimates the bill would dramatically change the arc of future U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, cutting them by 31% to 44% in 2030, compared to what had been shaping up to be 24% to 35% since 2005 without the bill, said Rhodium partner John Larsen. Clean power on the grid, an upcoming Rhodium report says, would jump from under 40% now to between 60% and 81% by 2030, he said.
“It’s not as big as I want, but it’s also bigger than anything we’ve ever done,″ said Sen. Brian Schatz, a Hawaii Democrat who leads the Senate climate caucus. “A 40% emissions reduction is nothing the U.S. has ever come close to before.″
As decisive a change as it is for U.S. policy and emissions, it still does not reach the official U.S. goal of cutting carbon pollution roughly in half by 2030 to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across the economy by 2050.
Not everyone is impressed.
“This law is big for the U.S. but in global terms long overdue,” said Niklas Hohne, co-founder of the New Climate Institute in Germany. “The U.S. has a long way to go on climate change and is starting from a very, very high emission level.”
When U.S. historic carbon emissions are factored in, U.S. spending still lags behind Italy, France, South Korea, Japan and Canada, according to Brian O’Callaghan, lead researcher at the Oxford Economic Recovery Project at the University of Oxford. He noted the bill has nothing to fulfill America’s broken promise of billions of dollars in climate aid for poor nations.
President Joe Biden has frequently said America is back in the fight against climate change, but other leaders have been skeptical with no legislation to back his claim.
And there may be disappointment. Americans hoping to buy an electric car may find many models ineligible for rebates until more components are made in the U.S. Local fights over siting new renewable energy projects could also hamper the pace of the buildout, some experts said. Environmental justice communities are concerned they’ll be asked to accept new carbon capture projects.
Republicans, who unanimously opposed the bill in the Senate, say it would add to consumers’ energy costs, with House GOP Whip Steve Scalise claiming it “wastes billions of dollars in Green New Deal slush funds.”
Rhodium’s Larsen, who crunched the numbers in the bill, said it would lead to consumers paying up to $112 less a year in energy costs.
“As long as I’ve been in this game, progress on climate has always been higher costs for consumers. That’s not how this bill works,” Larsen said in an interview.
The Democrats didn’t have a vote to spare in the evenly divided Senate and Sen. Joe Manchin, a conservative Democrat from coal-producing West Virginia, had long dashed hopes of an ambitious deal. But two weeks ago, faced with public shaming by environmental groups and sharp criticism even from his own colleagues, he stunned Washington by announcing his support for a bill that reduces drug costs, targets inflation and boosts renewables. Since the deal was announced July 27, Manchin has been an avid cheerleader for its passage. Sen. Krysten Sinema, D-Arizona, provided the vital 50th vote, allowing Vice President Kamala Harris to break the Senate tie.
The result is a 755-page bill that spends money without directly taking on fossil fuels, a disappointment to many on the left. Gore said the fossil fuel industry ran a decades-long “deeply unethical campaign to deceive people around the world,” casting doubt on climate change science.
The industry will face higher royalties and new fees for certain excess methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas — a rare stick amid carrots. But the fossil fuel industry will remain a powerful force and have guaranteed opportunities to expand on federal lands and off the coast before renewables can be built in those places.
Nevertheless, “the undeniable outcome of this will be a real expansion of wind and solar,” said Harrison Fell, a professor focused on energy policy at North Carolina State University.
In 1988 on a steamy summer day, top NASA climate scientist Jim Hansen brought to public attention for the first time the decades-old concept of global warming when he told Congress carbon dioxide was heating up the Earth. That year became the hottest on record. Now, there have been so many hot years it ranks 28th hottest and Hansen has said he wishes his warnings didn’t come true about climate change.
“It’s a mark of shame that it took this long for our political system to react,” said Bill McKibben, a long-time climate activist, adding that it leaves the fossil fuel industry with too much power. “But this will help catalyze action elsewhere in the world; it’s a declaration that hydrocarbons are finally in decline and clean energy ascendant, and that the climate movement is finally at least something of a match for Big Oil.”
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David Clarke brings over 30 years of Data Strategy experience from Dun & Bradstreet, Avention and clients like Mastercard, John Wiley and TiVo
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David Clarke, a seasoned executive with an international track record of building data organizations, has joined Markaaz as Chief Data Officer in Residence. This most recent addition to the team underpins the company's accelerated growth plans and the increasing demand for its data-driven solution in the US, Asia and beyond.
Markaaz, a fast-growing Fintech, applies data triangulation as it builds the definitive environment for small and big businesses to connect. Its two-sided Dashboard provides small business owners with a digital interface to better manage their data and business insights, while enabling consent-based data sharing with enterprise partners that accelerates their onboarding, approving, and monitoring for better servicing, lower acquisition costs, increased sales, and higher retention.
With its pre-populated and pre-verified directory of over 115 million businesses (and soon growing to 300 million), Markaaz is uniquely positioned to engage business owners to 'claim their data' and ensure its quality. This approach has been validated in market, in 2018, when Hany Fam, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Markaaz, built the world's first trading platform connecting 286 million buyers and sellers, called Mastercard Track™.
Clarke, who was part of the Mastercard Track team, is joining the cloud-based platform to drive its Data Strategy and Sourcing, alongside the experienced team members including Tom Reed, Markaaz's Senior Vice President of Data, who is also a Track veteran.
"With David, we have the crew back together. His depth of experiences in large-scale data organizations and networks is a great addition to the team," said Fam. "We're excited to be on this journey together."
Prior to joining Markaaz, Clarke spent 30 years at Dun & Bradstreet in various executive positions including President, Sales & Marketing Solutions, US CIO, and Chief Data Officer. He was also the Chief Data Officer of Avention, that was subsequently acquired by Dun & Bradstreet. Since then, he has been an Advisor/Consultant, specializing in Data Strategy and the business information industry, advising clients including Mastercard, John Wiley and TiVo.
"I am excited to be working together with the Markaaz team. What brought me here is the strength of the team, and people who have built businesses at scale. We are doing it again'' said Clarke.
Markaaz has previously announced OpenLending-Founder Sandy Watkins as investor and board member, and its partnerships with Mastercard and Equifax.
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BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA).
Class Period: May 6, 2020 – June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Carvana investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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Transformative New All-Digital Media Network Unveiled as Part of LaGuardia's Reimagined Terminal C; Award-Winning Digital Media Program Completed at Terminal B
Cutting Edge Digital Infrastructure Coming to International Airports at JFK and Newark Liberty
Thousands of Square Feet of Digital Displays Strategically Placed to Lift Brand Campaigns to New Altitudes as Business, Leisure Travel Soar
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the Americas-based airports business of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: CCO) announced new, world-class digital media infrastructure at the region's airports, including the unveiling of a transformative, new all-digital media network as part of LaGuardia's reimagined Terminal C.
The Port Authority and Clear Channel signed a 12-year contract in November 2020 for the advertising franchise at all Port Authority airports. Under the contract, Clear Channel committed to upgrade the airports' digital displays. Clear Channel is now in the process of completing that contract and modernizing the entire advertising program across Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International, New York Stewart International and LaGuardia airports, with over 95 percent of the overall investment going into highly impactful digital displays. An award-winning digital media program was completed at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B earlier this year, with cutting-edge digital displays now coming to EWR and JFK later this year.
Specifically, the new all-digital displays in Terminal C feature:
- Two unique 50+ foot-wide head-on, 90-degree corner LED soffits, a first and the largest digital asset CCA has ever installed in an airport;
- An iconic 43-foot-wide video wall at eye-level, one of the largest of its kind;
- Six large LED displays positioned within key gate-hold areas;
- A network of 98-inch ultra-high-definition displays on the way to and from piers;
- Two head-on large format video walls as you descend into baggage claim; and
- A network of 75-inch portrait ultra-high-definition displays across the arrivals floor.
The recovery in air travel this spring and summer -- with some days exceeding pre-COVID 19 levels -- signals that business and leisure travelers are once again headed to conferences, meetings and tourist destinations. The growing number of travelers is creating an advertising environment for brands to reconnect with this valuable audience at LGA, JFK and EWR. Importantly, air travel returning to pre-pandemic levels is now driving a resurgence in airport advertising that opens the door for marketers to help shape the consumer experience and journey in major airports.
"It takes state-of-the-art technology to create a world-class airport, and that's exactly what Clear Channel has provided with its investment in cutting edge digital technology throughout our facilities," said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. "Spacious interiors, floor-to-ceiling windows, inspiring public art, iconic restaurants and shops and Clear Channel's extraordinary digital displays all combine to meet the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's new standard in airports: award-winning, best-in-class facilities worthy of the region."
"The new digital media infrastructure being rolled out at our facilities matches the agency's transformative redevelopment efforts across the region," said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O'Toole. "Modernizing our advertising platforms is just another step in the Port Authority's broader efforts to provide a world-class, 21st century travel experience for our customers."
"The quality of the media Clear Channel is designing and integrating into Port Authority airports is more than world-class and will play a vital role in transforming the passenger and advertiser experience as well as redefining airport media," said John Moyer, SVP, Development, CCA. "The new state of the art LaGuardia Terminal C digital media network is elegantly incorporated into the spectacular terminal design and positioned and sized for maximum impact. Unique new 90-degree digital corner locations are also perfect to showcase anamorphic content as well as being among the best media in the region."
Overall, the new media network in LaGuardia Terminal C alone amounts to nearly 2,000 square feet of digital signage, most of it head-on or in high dwell areas with more to come as other concourses are opened.
As LaGuardia is a point of welcome and farewell for passengers in the NY/NJ region, Clear Channel is uniquely poised to help brands connect with these key airport arrival and departure audiences throughout the area in a 360-degree experience by reaching them on its myriad displays at the airport and throughout the city and region wherever they drive, walk or fly.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state agency that builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. For over a century, the agency's network of major airports; critical bridges, tunnels and bus terminals; a commuter rail line; and the busiest seaport on the East Coast has been among the most vital in the country – transporting hundreds of millions of people and moving essential goods into and out of the region. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center campus, which today welcomes tens of thousands of office workers and millions of annual visitors. The agency's historic $37 billion 10-year capital plan includes unprecedented transformation of the region's three major airports – LaGuardia, Newark Liberty and JFK – as well as an array of other new and upgraded assets, including the $2 billion renovation of the 90-year-old George Washington Bridge. The Port Authority's annual budget of $8 billion includes no tax revenue from either the states of New York or New Jersey or from the City of New York. The agency raises the necessary funds for the improvement, construction or acquisition of its facilities primarily on its own credit. For more information, visit www.panynj.gov or check out the Now Arriving blog.
About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. ("CCOH") (NYSE: CCO) is at the forefront of driving innovation in the out-of-home advertising industry. Our dynamic advertising platform is broadening the pool of advertisers using our medium through the expansion of digital billboards and displays and the integration of data analytics and programmatic capabilities that deliver measurable campaigns that are simpler to buy. By leveraging the scale, reach and flexibility of our diverse portfolio of assets, we connect advertisers with millions of consumers every month across more than 500,000 print and digital displays in 26 countries.
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Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore hailed Dennis Adeniran’s explosive return following a seven-month injury absence as he claimed a goal and an assist in a 2-0 Carabao Cup triumph over Sunderland.
Adeniran opened the scoring with a spectacular 30-yard, first-half strike before teeing up Sylla Sow with an inch-perfect cross to wrap up victory after the break.
Commenting on the ex-Everton and Fulham midfielder’s display, Moore said: “He’s had problems with his knees and we’ve had to manage him during pre-season on the hard pitches, so it’s great to have him back and I’m really pleased for him that he put in the performance that he did.
“After scoring a goal like that and, then, assisting the second one, he can certainly feel pleased with his night’s work.”
The win stretched Wednesday’s unbeaten run at Hillsborough to an 11th game – equalling their best sequence since February 2016 – with Moore adding: “There were some big performances in a real, quality game and I thought we got stronger as it went on and managed the game well in and out of possession.”
Alex Neil, meanwhile, saw Sunderland lose for the first time in 19 contests but, having fielded a completely different starting XI to that which won 3-2 at Bristol City on Saturday, he was prioritising the club’s Championship campaign.
“It was a challenging evening as we made 11 changes, which is not natural or normal, but it was really important that we did not risk the lads who have put so much effort into our first two games of the season,” Neil explained.
“I also wanted to give all the lads an opportunity to show how they can perform, although it was difficult for them, because we didn’t have too much balance in the team.
“Jack Diamond was playing up front on his own and he’s a wide player, but we tried to come up with a system that would suit the players we wanted to play.” | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/3582319/sheffield-wednesday-manager-darren-moore-really-pleased-for-dennis-adeniran/ | 2022-08-11T17:21:02Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/3582319/sheffield-wednesday-manager-darren-moore-really-pleased-for-dennis-adeniran/ | true |
CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fras-le S.A. (B3 - "FRAS3"), an auto-parts powerhouse, whose portfolio brings together iconic products and brands, the largest manufacturer of friction materials in Latin America and an international leader in the field, has announced its results for the second quarter and first semester of 2022. The Company's financial information is consolidated in accordance with the IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards.
MAIN RESULTS – 2Q | 1H22
(Percentages show variations from the respective periods from 1Q21 and 1H21 – amounts in MM)
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BEAVERTON, Ore., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omics Data Automation (ODA), a leading provider of technology for healthcare data management and analysis, announced today the opening of its newest office in Bangalore, Karnataka, India in response to growing global demand for its software and services.
India is a priority market for ODA as well as a source of key commercial and development partnerships for the company. The new office will be the company's second formal location and will enable ODA to scale its market leading Framework technology globally accelerating the launch of its solutions for federated learning and causal inference.
"The Bangalore Office is ODA's first service point outside the US and represents the strategic expansion of our brand in India and around the world. ODA recognizes the massive opportunities arising from rapidly expanding economic development in India. We will rely on the Bangalore office to accelerate our contributions to the region and offer professional services support to local partners. Together with our employees working remotely across the globe as well as those in our Beaverton, OR office, the new facility will enable us to accelerate product development and deliver services throughout the region," said Noah Nasser, ODA Chief Executive Officer.
"The Bangalore region represents one of the most important sources for engineering talent in India and throughout the world. This office will allow ODA to scale quickly, bringing new platforms and services to market. As the largest city in the region, Bangalore enjoys significant geographical and demographic advantages. By the end of 2022, we anticipate substantial team growth creating additional technical and commercial opportunities for our businesses," said ODA Founder Ganapati Srinivasa, who will help lead this initiative.
Founded in 2016 by Ganapati Srinivasa, Chris Corless MD, PhD and Kemal Sonmez, PhD, Omics Data Automation (ODA) is dedicated to the belief that there is tremendous, latent power in multimodal healthcare data. Developer of the ODA Framework platform for harnessing healthcare data at scale, ODA's technology breaks data silos and integrates patient clinical histories, genomic data, and imaging, with unlimited types of research and clinical data enabling better clinical care and empowering discovery. Scaling across dimensions of storage, compute, interface and collaboration, the ODA ecosystem supports precision medicine at all levels. Learn more at www.omicsautomation.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Edison's corporate leadership will make an Environmental, Social, and Governance presentation from 11 a.m. to noon on Oct. 7.
The team, led by Chairman and CEO Timothy Cawley, will discuss Con Edison's environmental, social and governance practices and the path forward to a clean energy future that provides opportunities for everyone.
Con Edison will provide additional details, including a link, before the event.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy-delivery companies, with approximately $14 billion in annual revenues and $65 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through the following subsidiaries: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY), a regulated utility providing electric service in New York City and New York's Westchester County, gas service in Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queens and parts of Westchester, and steam service in Manhattan; Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a regulated utility serving customers in a 1,300-square-mile-area in southeastern New York State and northern New Jersey; Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc., the second-largest owner of solar electric projects in North America, which, through its subsidiaries develops, owns and operates renewable and sustainable energy infrastructure projects and provides energy-related products and services to wholesale and retail customers; and Con Edison Transmission, Inc., which falls primarily under the oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and through its subsidiaries invests in electric transmission projects supporting its parent company's effort to transition to clean, renewable energy. Con Edison Transmission manages, through joint ventures, both electric and gas assets while seeking to develop electric transmission projects that will bring clean, renewable electricity to customers, focusing on New York, New England, the Mid-Atlantic states and the Midwest.
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NAPLES, Fla. — Authorities said that a 49-year-old boater last seen on his boat leaving Naples Bay Marina went missing Wednesday.
Deputies with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) are looking for Chaundre Cross.
Cross was last seen on his boat – a 33-foot Sea Ray with “Vitamin Sea” on the back – around 7:30 a.m.
He is 5 feet 11 inches tall, 150 pounds, bald, and has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a purple shirt and black pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239-252-9300. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/11/authorities-search-for-boater-last-seen-leaving-naples-bay-marina/ | 2022-08-11T17:25:57Z | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/08/11/authorities-search-for-boater-last-seen-leaving-naples-bay-marina/ | false |
By Marcus Sibley
At this point in our history as Americans and as New Jerseyans, it is imperative that we must act to fight climate change. We’re well aware that the situation is becoming dire, and climate change can often feel like an insurmountable task. Fortunately, at this moment, we have something real and substantial that can help in a momentous way. The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic attempt to fight climate change with quantifiable outcomes, to ensure a healthier and more equitable future for our planet.
With Congress poised to give final approval to the legislation later this week, we are finally taking a major step forward in our emissions reduction goals. After decades of advocacy, Mother Earth and her children are finally receiving the leadership we need from the federal government.
Through my work with the NAACP New Jersey State Conference and as a founding member of New Jersey Progressive Equitable Energy Coalition (NJPEEC), I have been fighting for justice via environmental policy for years. NJPEEC is a coalition of civil rights and frontline community advocates, who promote policies at the state level that leverage clean energy to address accessibility, economic opportunities, health, jobs, and investments in underserved communities. This federal climate bill is essential for groups historically overlooked and legislatively underrepresented, which include Black people and communities of color.
Research shows climate change disproportionately impacts these communities across the country, and in New Jersey the most densely populated state, our low-income neighborhoods are more likely to flood in severe storms. Black and communities of color also disproportionately suffer from conditions like heart disease and asthma, complications exacerbated by air pollution and warmer temperatures. For too long these communities have lacked the power and requisite political influence to change this devastating reality. Optimistically we see this legislation as a gamechanger. It would begin to address a long history of environmental racism by investing $60 billion in environmental justice initiatives — the largest such investment in history.
These investments will make clean energy accessible and affordable while lowering energy costs for working families through energy efficiency programs.
The bill also includes $1 billion for electric buses and trash trucks to improve urban air quality; $3 billion targeted at addressing the public health impacts of pollution in low-income communities; and $3 billion to improve clean transportation options in these neighborhoods.
New Jersey is a national model for clean energy investments that also create jobs and economic opportunities. Take for example, the Garden State’s burgeoning offshore wind industry and how it’s going to harness clean energy to combat emissions from dirty fossil fuel plants. We also have Trenton pushing the industry to make New Jersey a center for offshore wind energy manufacturing in disadvantaged communities like Atlantic City and Paulsboro.
This federal climate bill would amplify these investments. It has the potential to create millions of jobs with billions of dollars in investments in clean technology manufacturing so that the solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries that will power the 21st-century clean energy economy are built right here in the United States.
No piece of legislation is perfect, and we recognize we have much more to do. But a victory like this proves that change is possible and that government, working with advocates, can make transformational change a reality.
Now, even as we celebrate this victory, we must build on this success and continue our fight to build a sustainable future for every New Jerseyan.
Marcus Sibley serves as the chair for the NAACP NJSC Environmental and Climate Justice Committee and the New Jersey Progressive Equitable Energy Coalition (NJPEEC).
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New Division Will Offer Comprehensive Suite of Services: Branding & Creative Strategy, Content Development & Delivery, and Acquisition & Transition Marketing
WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edge Partners™ announced today the formation of a new marketing division called Edge Creative Growth. This new venture will offer a comprehensive suite of RIA marketing services, available as a stand-alone capability for marketing clients or as an integrated capability supporting Edge's private equity growth partnerships. Edge Partners™ makes private equity investments in independent RIAs to augment and accelerate growth using inorganic and organic strategies.
Edge Creative Growth is a full-service, in-house creative agency delivering four main capabilities, each with its own extensive package of services:
- Acquisition & Transition Focused Marketing: online and offline programs for attracting and acquiring potential business partners, as well as supporting pre- and post-acquisition communication campaigns.
- Digital Content Strategy: multichannel campaign creation and distribution; content development and curation; digital presence; publishing, social media presence, and advertising strategy.
- Account-Based Marketing (ABM): marketing and sales integration; design and execution through advanced segmentation and targeted outreach.
- Brand Development: brand identity conceptualization and design, as well as messaging refinement and deployment.
"The goal of marketing should be to ignite action-driven communication with qualified leads and potential partners and to create new business alliances," said Silvia Roa-Madan, Chief Marketing Officer, who will head up Edge Creative Growth. "The key is action, not marketing for marketing's sake. Our goal is to help wealth management firms create and communicate a differentiated identity, one that makes them stand out as an attractive destination for clients and business partners—and then reliably convert those interactions to growth in AUM, clients, and wallet share."
EDGE PARTNERS™ is a boutique private equity, and strategic growth firm focused on the independent RIA market. The firm makes direct equity investments in RIAs and provides capital, strategic guidance, and execution in support of long-term growth strategies. EDGE PARTNERS™ creates bespoke growth plans for each partner engagement. The firm helps RIAs generate growth in a tailored way through a combination of approaches such as advisor acquisition, mergers, service line expansion, strategic alliances, and organic client acquisition. The EDGE PARTNERS™ team comprises industry veterans and experts with the knowledge, experience, and connections to design and implement a range of growth initiatives.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coates Group, a global technology company specializing in digital merchandising solutions, was named as McDonald's single global Digital Menu Board (DMB) Content Management System (CMS) provider and one of two approved Digital Menu Board hardware providers alongside Acrelec Group.
While Coates Group has been providing solutions to McDonald's around the world for 50 years, this new appointment is the largest partnership engagement to date and follows an extensive, multiple-round RFP process in which several providers were evaluated.
"After thorough review of best-in-class CMS providers, it was clear that Coates Group was the best positioned technology partner for this critical phase of our digital evolution. Our goal was to find one global provider that could deliver our digital CMS vision, which is to enable a consistent ordering experience to all our customers around the world through a single, cohesive hardware and software solution. We're confident that Coates Group will deliver on that vision, and we look forward to a long-term partnership that empowers our markets with flexibility within a globally standardized framework," said Hashim Amin, Vice President of Global Product & Engineering at McDonald's.
The five-year agreement will enable McDonald's first, globally-standardized DMB solution. The comprehensive solution provides McDonald's markets with Coates' dynamic Switchboard™ CMS to power their content and marketing strategies. While Coates Group will manage the overall partnership and be the sole CMS provider, the total solution offers markets a choice of DMB hardware as well as installation and support services from Coates or Acrelec. This holistic global solution enables McDonald's desired technology standardization while also accommodating individual market's unique requirements for customization, in addition to significant cost efficiencies for markets.
"We couldn't be prouder to continue the great momentum we've built with McDonald's in the digital merchandising space over the last 10 years and to take our partnership to new, innovative heights. As a long-term partner of McDonald's, we are thrilled about the continued growth and success we've seen together and are excited to deliver in this new capacity, beginning with the transition of the US market to the Coates CMS solution," said Leo Coates, CEO of Coates Group.
Coates Group first formed a partnership with McDonald's in Australia in the 1970s as a traditional signage and merchandising provider. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the partnership grew into Asian and European markets with the introduction of new signage technology. Following Coates' evolution into the digital merchandising space in the 2010s, the partnership expanded even further across the world. In 2017, Coates Group was awarded the Outdoor Digital Menu Board hardware rollout for McDonald's US, which was the largest QSR menu board rollout completed to date. Today, Coates is supporting 50 McDonald's markets – including the US, Canada, Australia, France, and the UK – with digital merchandising solutions such as CMS, DMB and self-order kiosk.
Acrelec was founded by two former McDonald's employees in early 2000, Jacques Mangeot and Jalel Souissi, who aimed to reimagine the customer experience through innovative self-order kiosks and drive thru technology and solutions. Acrelec counts over 80,000 installations in 80 countries.
To learn more about the partnership, please contact Emily Loebig – Chief Brand Officer – at emily.loebig@coatesgroup.com.
Coates Group is redefining the way brands engage with their customers. For over 55 years, Coates has been driving constant innovation and delivering unrivaled merchandising solutions – indoor and outdoor digital hardware, traditional signage, and a proprietary content management system, Switchboard™. This is done with one goal in mind – to create immersive brand experiences.
Switchboard™ content management system is a web-based, data-driven, scalable platform created by Coates specifically for QSR environments. It's a key component in Coates' complete digital merchandising solution designed to create, distribute, and display digital media to generate customer engagement. Switchboard™ uses real time data and rich analytics to orchestrate a seamless customer journey by showing the right product, to the right customer, at the right time, all while increasing revenue and driving ROI.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Yext, Inc. ("Yext" or the "Company") (NYSE: YEXT).
Class Period: March 4, 2021 – March 8, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 16, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, inter alia, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (2) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year ("FY") fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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In the next iteration of the coveted Red Spade Pass, PokerStars will award epic Brazil Grand Prix experience
ONCHAN, Isle of Man, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2022 Formula One season moves into its second half, PokerStars has announced the latest way for fans to get their hands on a 'Red Spade Pass' for the Brazil Grand Prix.
Available exclusively to PokerStars players, the Red Spade Pass will reward winners with the ultimate fan experience at Brazil's iconic Interlagos Grand Prix circuit. The experience includes an epic three days at the Brazil GP, flights, five night's accommodation in Sao Paulo, and a host of exclusive activities and guest appearances, all curated by PokerStars and enabled through the partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing.
On top of exclusive access and events, all Red Spade Pass winners will also receive a personalised message from an Oracle Red Bull Racing driver, PokerStars and Oracle Red Bull Racing merchandise, a poker coaching session with a PokerStars Learn coach, and offers and tickets from PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, and PokerStars Sports.
The first Red Spade Pass will be awarded at PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona in the €3,000 buy-in EPT Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty event. The Pass will be added to the prizepool and hidden in one of the envelopes awarded to players who knock out another. Bounties will begin from Day 2, with the event running until August 19.
More Red Spade Passes will be awarded across PokerStars and PokerStars Casino, with new ways to win being announced soon.
Director of Partnerships, Public Relations and Consumer Engagement at PokerStars Rebecca McAdam Willets said: "Our aim is to give our community epic moments that they will never forget. Together, PokerStars and Oracle Red Bull Racing want to bring entertainment to all of our fans and players, and this season we've seen some fantastic moments both on and off the track. As our partnership continues to grow, we're looking forward to bringing even more unique experiences to the PokerStars communities."
To celebrate the season getting started, the first sets of Red Spade Passes awarded winners from across the globe with a four day all-expenses paid trip for two to Nice and Monaco to watch the world-renowned Monaco Grand Prix from PokerStars private luxurious waterside location, overlooking the famous track.
To give the PokerStars community even more epic rewards, PokerStars launched a season-long programme of race weekend rewards encouraging fans and players to 'Embrace the Race'. From big-money casino drops to Formula 1 themed freerolls, the epic set of poker and casino prizes rewards fans for their support of the Oracle Red Bull Racing team, with some prizes getting a massive boost if the Oracle Red Bull Racing team take the top spot on the podium!
The leading global online gambling and entertainment brand, PokerStars, announced the partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing earlier this year. The multi-year partnership, which features branding on the RB18 and the race suits, is aimed at F1's growing audience as increasing technological advancements help to service and provide fans with new and unique ways to enjoy the sport.
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The full Red Spade Pass prize for the Brazil GP includes:
- ORBR ultimate fan experience at the Brazil GP
- Five nights' accommodation in Sao Paulo
- Return Flights for two people
- Personalised video message from an Oracle Red Bull Racing driver
- PokerStars and Oracle Red Bull Racing merch bundle
- $250/€250 PokerStars Sports bets *where available depending on region
- $250 in PokerStars Casino spins *where available depending on region
- $109 Sunday Million buy-in *where available depending on region
- One-hour poker lesson with a PokerStars Learn coach
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PokerStars operates the world's most popular online poker sites, serving the global poker community. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of players all over the world, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best online security. More than 200 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars, which is more than any other site.
PokerStars is ultimately owned by Flutter Entertainment plc. (LSE: FLTR) (EURONEXT: FLTR).
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‘Awareness among students essential for drug-free society’
Minister encourages students to hold awareness talks with people addicted to substances
To achieve a drug-free society, awareness of the ill-effects of drugs had to start among school and college students, said P. Moorthy, Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration, on Thursday.
Addressing an awareness event at Alanganallur Government Boys Higher Secondary School as part of ‘Anti-Drug Awareness Week’, he said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had instructed officials to work towards transforming Tamil Nadu into a drug-free State. He also urged students to abide by teachers’ guidance to make society drug-free.
“Families are ruined due to drug addiction. Freezing bank accounts and seizing properties of drug peddlers are a few steps taken to curb the crime,” he noted.
Mr. Moorthy encouraged students to hold awareness talks with people who were addicted to drugs or their family members and direct them towards de-addiction. He also urged teachers to create awareness of substance abuse among students and give special attention to those found to be addicted to drugs and help them lead a disciplined life.
Sholavandan MLA A. Venkatesan, Collector S. Aneesh Sekhar, District Revenue Officer R. Sakthivel and Chief Educational Officer K. Karthika were present.
Mayor Indrani Pon Vasanth administered ‘Drug-free Tamil Nadu’ oath at Elango Corporation Higher Secondary School. Corporation Education Committee Chairperson M.P.R. Ravichandran and City Health Officer S. Vinothkumar were present.
At Madura College Higher Secondary School, Additional Deputy Commissioner Beer Mohideen administered an anti-drug oath to students. Women police personnel caught the attention of the students with their awareness skit on the ill-effects of drug abuse, said B. Balaji Ram, Assistant Headmaster.
M. Thennavan, Headmaster of Government Middle School at L.K.B. Nagar, welcomed the Chief Minister’s order to create awareness of substance abuse and sought constant monitoring of drug-related crimes by police.
“Constant dialogues in this regard must happen to prevent children from getting addicted to drugs because they are the most vulnerable group who are exposed to such addiction, more often without the knowledge of what they are getting addicted to,” he said.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR).
Class Period: August 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Weber lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/weber-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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A brush fire in California spawned what appeared to be a smoke-nado.
The whirlwind of smoke rose from the brush fire below as large plumes billowed over the area.
More than 200 firefighters battled the blaze in Gorman.
The Sam Fire grew to 50 acres in just an hour and a half.
According to state officials, the fire, which began Wednesday, has burned almost 150 acres.
Officials say the fire is 80% contained.
No structures were damaged.
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NEWARK — Just as water pressure returned to normal from a major break in a 72-inch pipe, a second break developed early Thursday morning.
The new break happened around 2 a.m. in a 30-inch main at 15th Avenue and 15th Street in the West Ward due to a pressure surge, according to Mayor Ras Baraka. Only water pressure in the Vailsburg section has been affected.
The Department of Water and Sewer Utilities has already isolated the break and has started making repairs, according to the mayor.
Service from the earlier break in Branch Brook Park on the Newark-Belleville border has been fully restored.
A boil-water order remains in effect for both Newark and Belleville. The Township of Belleville said its water department is taking water samples from around town. Once the results are final the advisory will be lifted.
Dan Alexander is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at dan.alexander@townsquaremedia.com
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Port-a-potty pileup!
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PEWAUKEE, WI - A flatbed truck spilled at least seven portable toilets on I-94 in Waukesha County.
Four cars were damaged, but no one was injured.
Drivers said they couldn’t believe their eyes.
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Markets open in green: Sensex jumps 617 points to 59,434; Nifty close to 17,700
- Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the pack, rising more than 3 per cent, followed by Wipro, Infosys, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, TCS, Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance.
Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 580 points in early trade on Thursday, buoyed by intense buying in IT, financial and banking stocks amid a firm trend in global markets.
The 30-share BSE index was trading 581.26 points or 0.99 per cent higher at 59,398.55 in initial deals. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 159.80 points or 0.91 per cent to 17,694.55.
All the Sensex constituents were trading with gains in morning trade.
Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the pack, rising more than 3 per cent, followed by Wipro, Infosys, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, TCS, Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance.
In the previous session, while the 30-share BSE index ended 35.78 points or 0.06 per cent lower at 58,817.29 in a volatile session, the broader NSE Nifty inched up 9.65 points or 0.06 per cent to close at 17,534.75.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the Indian capital market as they purchased shares worth ₹1,061.88 crore on Wednesday, as per exchange data.
International oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.23 per cent lower at USD 97.18 per barrel.
According to traders, the surge in the domestic equity markets was supported by a firm trend in global equities especially the US gauges and subsequent rally in Asian indices.
Equities on Wall Street rose sharply on Wednesday after US data showed that inflation eased more than expected in July, indicating that the Fed might be less aggressive in hiking interest rates.
The US consumer price index showed a growth of 8.5 per cent in July, compared to the year-ago period.
Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul were trading on a positive note in mid-session deals, while Tokyo was in the red. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/markets-open-in-green-sensex-jumps-617-points-to-59-434-nifty-close-to-17700-101660189551070.html | 2022-08-11T17:42:06Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/markets-open-in-green-sensex-jumps-617-points-to-59-434-nifty-close-to-17700-101660189551070.html | true |
Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers and visitors expected to attend this family-friendly, free and open to the public, once-in-a-lifetime New York City celebration from Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, October 2, kicking off with an opening night celebration on Friday, September 30 at The Paley Museum
Frank A. Bennack, Jr. chairs powerhouse PaleyWKND Host Committee of the media industry's and New York's most prominent leaders with Mayor Adams showing strong support and serving as Honorary Chair
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams and The Paley Center for Media President & CEO Maureen Reidy today announced the first-ever PaleyWKND, a live, immersive, once-in-a-lifetime, family-friendly, free and open to the public celebration in the heart of midtown Manhattan. The ultimate media, sports, gaming, and entertainment festival, PaleyWKND is expected to draw tens of thousands of New Yorkers and visitors to The Paley Museum from Saturday, October 1 through Sunday, October 2, 2022, kicking off with an opening night celebration on Friday, September 30.
PaleyWKND will feature exciting, entertaining, and educational attractions and experiences both inside and outside The Paley Museum as Paley takes over 52nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues for the weekend. Chairman of The Paley Center for Media and Executive Vice Chairman and former CEO of Hearst Frank A. Bennack, Jr. chairs the powerhouse PaleyWKND host committee of the media industry's and New York's most prominent business leaders, with Mayor Adams serving as Honorary Chair.
"I'm excited to stand with The Paley Center and announce PaleyWKND this fall," said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. "This will be an incredible event for all New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy, and only further solidifies New York as the greatest city in the world when it comes to culture and cultural opportunities. PaleyWKND will also help bolster our economic recovery after two years of a pandemic. New York City is back, and we can feel the energy!"
"We are thrilled to have Mayor Adams serve as the honorary chair for the PaleyWKND Host Committee, joining an amazing group of extraordinary leaders from New York and across the media industry," said Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Chairman of The Paley Center for Media and Executive Vice Chairman and former CEO of Hearst. "The Paley Center leads the global discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of media and entertainment, and what members and fans will see and experience during PaleyWKND represents the marquee, quality content this renowned institution brings to the public every day within the walls of its distinguished museum."
"PaleyWKND is the ultimate media, sports, gaming, and entertainment festival offering once-in-a-lifetime, memorable experiences for little kids, big kids and kids at heart," said Maureen Reidy, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media. "A tribute to New York and the first-of-its-kind celebration of all things media and entertainment, PaleyWKND is sure to take its place as a can't-miss, must-attend event this fall."
PaleyWKND is an exciting collaboration of The Paley Center, over two dozen world class companies and iconic media brands, and strongly supported by the City of New York. The event will bring an incredible array of interactive experiences and immersive attractions from the exciting worlds of media, sports, gaming, and entertainment, taking over The Paley Museum and its entire 52nd Street block between 5th and 6th Avenues from October 1-2. The festival is a tribute to New York City and celebrates the return to in-person programming, production, and events as the nation and the world emerge from this once-in-a-century pandemic. The event is free to the public; guests can walk up to enter or reserve their tickets for timed entry at www.PaleyWKND.org.
"NYC & Company applauds The Paley Center for Media on the creation of PaleyWKND, a once- in-a-lifetime opportunity for locals and visitors to immerse themselves in a thoughtfully curated celebration of media, entertainment and sports that could only happen in NYC," said Fred Dixon, President & CEO of NYC & Company. "This weekend event is sure to be a draw, attracting visitors, spending and further boosting our robust tourism recovery."
A signature experience at PaleyWKND will be the first-time-ever public opportunity to see the "Crown Jewels of Sports" together, when all four major sports championship trophies will be displayed inside the museum. Visitors will be able to take photos with the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup, Major League Baseball's Commissioner's Trophy, the National Basketball Association's Larry O'Brien Trophy, and the National Football League's Vince Lombardi Trophy. Football gridirons, basketball courts, batting cages, soccer fields and race cars will expand the sporting experience as professional leagues from the world's most popular sports provide fans with interactive and fun gameday experiences.
Photo ops with A-list celebrities, iconic athletes, renowned sportscasters, primetime newscasters, celebrity social media influencers, and the hottest gamers will take place throughout the weekend. The world of gaming will level up with the hottest new titles, video game lounges and e-sports tournaments from Nintendo, XBOX, EA Sports, and Take-Two Interactive. Young guests can be Slimed by Nickelodeon, unleash the play in the Nerf blaster zone with Hasbro, catch a sneak preview of the latest Barbie animated series with Mattel, craft with American Girl and meet beloved larger-than-life animated characters from favorite stories and series.
Fans can preview Meta's Metaverse, exploring New York City and the universe through augmented reality and virtual reality, and everyone can become a primetime news anchor or talk show host with pop-up studios presented by Bloomberg.
Throughout the weekend, Paley Center members will enjoy VIP access with exclusive members-only hours; fast-track priority lanes; exclusive celebrity, athlete, and character meet-and-greets; as well as an invitation to the Red Carpet Preview Cocktail Reception, which kicks off the event on Friday, September 30. The Paley Center invites all New Yorkers and visitors to officially join its special membership community and enjoy these and other benefits year-round.
The initial lineup of organizations and companies at PaleyWKND includes Altice Optimum, AMC/AMC+, Bloomberg, EA Sports, ESPN, FOX, Fremantle, Hasbro, Hearst, Mattel & American Girl, Meta, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, National Basketball Association, NBC Sports, New York Red Bulls, National Football League, National Hockey League, Nickelodeon, Nintendo, Take-Two Interactive Software, Telemundo, TelevisaUnivision, Warner Bros. Discovery, World Surf League, and XBOX.
The host committee currently includes Cris Abrego, Banijay and Endemol Shine Holdings; Alfonso de Angoitia, TelevisaUnivision; Bela Bajaria, Netflix; Robert M. Bakish, Paramount Global; David Baszucki, Roblox; Brandon Beck, Riot Games; Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group; Greg Berlanti, Berlanti Productions; Gary B. Bettman, National Hockey League; Adam Bird, McKinsey & Company; Andy Bird, CBE Pearson; Casey Bloys, HBO / HBO Max; Aryeh B. Bourkoff, LionTree LLC; Robert A. Boyd II, Tyler Perry Studios; Campbell Brown, Meta; Dave Brown, Fastbreak Sports; Gerry Byrne, Penske Media Corporation; George Cheeks, CBS / Paramount+; Agnes Chu, Condé Nast Entertainment; Adriana Cisneros, Cisneros; Charlie Collier, FOX Entertainment; Cesar Conde, NBCUniversal; Steve Cooper, Warner Music Group; Eddy Cue, Apple, Inc.; Wade Davis, TelevisaUnivision; Anne del Castillo, New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (ex officio member); Fred Dixon, NYC & Company; Daniel L. Doctoroff, Target ALS; Brendon Donohue, NBA2K League; Channing Dungey, Warner Bros. Television Group; Tami Erwin, Verizon; Cristiana Falcone, JMCMRJ Foundation; Mike Fries, Liberty Global; Dexter Goei, Altice USA; Roger Goodell, National Football League; Johnny Green, WCBS; Sharon Greenberger, YMCA; Robert Greenblatt; Ari Greenburg, WME; Judy Hart-Angelo; Paige Hayes, PwC; Alberto Ibargüen, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Robert A. Iger; Matt Johnson, Johnson, Shapiro, Slewett & Kole; John H. Josephson, SESAC; Mel Karmazin; Michael E. Kassan, MediaLink; Jeffrey Katzenberg, WndrCo; Courtney A. Kemp, End of Episode Productions; David Kenny, Nielsen; Jason Kilar; Charles D. King, MACRO; Steve King, Publicis Groupe; Henry A. Kissinger, Kissinger Associates, Inc.; Philippe Krakowsky, Interpublic Group; Ynon Kreiz, Mattel, Inc.; Robert Kyncl, YouTube; Steve Lafferty, CAA; John Landgraf, FX Networks & FX Productions; Jim Lanzone, Yahoo, Inc.; Mark Lazarus, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming; Debra Lee, Leading Women Defined, Inc.; Isaac Lee, EXILE Content; Keith Le Goy, Sony Pictures Entertainment; Lew Leone, FOX5; Eric Lerner, WNBC; Marne Levine, Meta; Lynn Lewis, UM; Dick Lippin, The Lippin Group; Erik Logan, World Surf League; Chris MacDonald, McCann; Dan McDermott, AMC Networks; Kirk McDonald, GroupM North America; Chris McDonnell, WPIX; Robert D. Manfred, Jr., Major League Baseball; Paulo Marinho, Grupo Globo; Maire Mason, Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.; Crystal McCrary, Producer, Director, & Author; Jonathan Miller, Integrated Media Company; Daniel L. Mosley, William S. Paley Foundation; Jennifer Mullin, Fremantle; Lachlan Murdoch, FOX; David Nevins, Showtime / Paramount+; Katherine Oliver, Bloomberg Associates; Connie Orlando, BET; Dawn Ostroff, Spotify; William C. Paley, 2023 LLC; Mary Parent, Legendary Entertainment; Tina Perry, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network; Tyler Perry, Tyler Perry Studios; James Pitaro, ESPN; Marc Pritchard, The Procter & Gamble Company; Arnaud de Puyfontaine, Vivendi; Shari Redstone, Paramount Global; Peter Rice; Brian Robbins, Paramount; Alex Rodriguez, A-Rod Corp.; Susan Rovner, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming; Jim Ryan, Sony Interactive Entertainment; Faiza J. Saeed, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas; Jennifer Salke, Amazon; Josh Sapan, AMC Networks; Philip W. Schuman, FTI Consulting; Robert B. Schumer, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; Cristina Schwarz, Telemundo 47/WNJU; Stanley S. Shuman, Allen & Company LLC; Adam Silver, National Basketball Association; Edward Skyler, Citi; Michelle Sneed, A Few Good Women Productions, LLC; Phil Spencer, Microsoft; Evan Spiegel, Snap Inc.; Phillip Sun, M88; Zack Van Amburg, Apple, Inc.; Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn Corporation; Sherrie Rollins Westin, Sesame Workshop; Andrew Wilson, Electronic Arts; Tina Wilson, Nielsen; Jennifer Witz, SiriusXM; Dick Wolf, Wolf Entertainment; Michael Wright, EPIX / MGM; David Zaslav, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.; Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
The Initial Lineup of Programs and Experiences Currently Includes:
For the first time ever as part of a public exhibit, all four major professional sports league championship trophies will be on display inside the Museum for special photo opportunities:
Do you have what it takes to be a future NFL player? Find out at PaleyWKND as the NFL brings the NFL experience to 52nd Street! Join in skills and drills on a mini turfed field, take a photo of The Vince Lombardi Trophy and view the full collection of all 56 Super Bowl Rings up close!
The Stanley Cup® to be Displayed at The Paley Center
The National Hockey League will display the prestigious Stanley Cup® at the Spielberg Gallery as part of a special one-of-a-kind exhibition. Get your photos taken with your favorite trophy.
Preview the metaverse and take a trip to where the physical and virtual worlds collide at PaleyWKND! Meta Immersive Learning (MIL) will take you on an immersive journey featuring mind-blowing AR (Augmented Reality) & VR (Virtual Reality) experiences which take you from the streets of New York to the vast expanse of the universe!
Nickelodeon brings its signature Slime and beloved shows to an interactive fan experience for kids and families! From photo ops that take fans into Nickelodeon's beloved preschool series, including Blue's Clues & You!, and Santiago of the Seas, to one-of-a-kind experiences that immerse fans in the worlds of hit shows such as That Girl Lay Lay, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan, and NFL Slimetime, to bestowing Nickelodeon's greatest honor of getting Slimed…kids will have the Slime of their life at this truly interactive exhibit.
Come on down! as Fremantle brings "The Price Is Right" to PaleyWKND! Fremantle celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the iconic "THE PRICE IS RIGHT" by bringing a celebration of television's longest running game show to PaleyWKND. Fans can play the games, spin the Big Wheel and more on the Come On Down Tour bus.
MLB Creates "Dream Playing Field" for Fans and Kids at PaleyWKND
Put your MLB baseball athleticism to the test! Show off your swing and fielding skills! Kids and fans will get to PLAY BALL in special MLB batting and fielding cages. Along with giveaways, MLB guests and talent will be on hand for surprise appearances and meet-and-greets.
Play it at PaleyWKND – fans get hands-on time with Nintendo Switch Sports and Splatoon 3! Nintendo will have a gaming tent where fans can enjoy some of its recent games and view game trailers.
Hasbro Brings Super-Sized Fun with Fan-Favorite Games & Nerf Blaster Zone
Kids can play with Hasbro's most popular games and toys including oversized versions of Operation and Connect 4 games, and a giant Nerf blaster zone where people of all ages can get active and unleash the play with NERF blasters.
The NBA and WNBA Bring Basketball to 52nd Street
Get your hoop on courtesy of the NBA and WNBA at PaleyWKND! Two basketball courts right on 52nd street will immerse kids and families in the fun of honing their dribbling, passing and shooting skills alongside members of the NBA family during Jr. NBA Basketball Clinics!
Be among the very first audiences to experience episodes from the second half of Season1 of Mattel's Barbie: It Takes Two, on the Big Screen at PaleyWKND! Join Malibu & Brooklyn on fun-filled adventures that take them from the beach to the big city! And while you're here, enter the world of American Girl! Bring your favorite American Girl doll to the party and enjoy exclusive, character-themed D.I.Y. crafting experiences, American Girl prize giveaways, and more!
NASCAR and NBC SPORTS bring high-speed thrills to PaleyWKND! Get an up close and personal look at NASCAR's latest mind-boggling innovation, the Next Gen car. See the Bill France Cup, the legendary trophy awarded to each year's NASCAR Cup Series champion, and if you're feeling like a race car driver yourself, you can get behind the wheel and take to the track in one of NASCAR's virtual iRacing simulators!
NHL Stanley Cup to be Displayed at The Paley Center
The National Hockey League will display the prestigious Stanley Cup at the Spielberg Gallery as part of a special one-of-a-kind exhibition. Get your photos taken with your favorite trophy.
The worldwide TV phenomenon The Masked Singer comes to PaleyWKND in all its sequined, spangled, razzle-dazzle glory! Join favorite characters from FOX's #1 series including "The Sun" in exploring the show's most iconic looks with fun photo-ops and more!
Hearst Media Production Group presents "Innovation Nation," with Mo Rocca and Young Inventors on the PaleyWKND Main Stage, showcasing change-makers creating solutions for real needs in our communities.
Join Maile Carpenter, author of Food Network Magazine's bestselling "RECIPE-A-DAY" KIDS COOKBOOK, for demos, tastings and prizes. Learn easy techniques for young chefs creating fun food at home, including leaf cookies and a veggie plate that looks like a garden!
EA SPORTS brings Madden NFL 23 and other hot, new releases to The Paley Center.
Celebrate the Power of Sports with ESPN! Fans can join in the fun with inclusive interactive sports activities and create fun social media images for immediate digital sharing with your friends.
Xbox joins PaleyWKND for Saturday and Sunday with games and giveaways!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with TelevisaUnivision and experience specially curated screenings and more.
Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls freestylers bring their soccer skills to PaleyWKND, demonstrating tips and tricks on the Main Stage. Fans can also test their aim with an interactive "One Touch" soccer accuracy challenge.
Home to many of the most iconic brands, franchises and characters in the history of entertainment, Warner Bros. Discovery will be screening their latest and most anticipated titles at PaleyWKND.
Watch Bloomberg TV & Radio in action at a custom pop-up news studio! Try your skills at anchoring your own newscast! Attendees can learn how to make a newscast and radio broadcast at Bloomberg's custom News & Radio desk.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, watch one of the brilliant Super Series™ that Telemundo has brought to screens around the world. Get an intimate look at some glamorous fashion from behind the scenes and celebrate shows that have captured the hearts and minds of millions of viewers.
Level up with Take-Two Interactive's hottest titles! Join Take-Two Interactive at PaleyGX and experience cutting edge game play with NBA2K, WWE2K and more!
See how the World Surf League is progressing the sport of competitive surfing at PaleyWKND! Experience all the moments from the world's best surfers and the world's best waves as they blaze a new era of surfing.
AMC/AMC+'s mold breaking, genre defying, and premier storytelling hits the big screen at PaleyWKND with preview screenings of some of their most popular series and anticipated shows!
Altice USA'S Optimum & Lightpath Powers Up 5G Fiber Internet at PaleyWKND!
Experience ultra-fast 100% fiber internet connectivity thanks to Paley's partnership with Lightpath Fiber and Optimum Fiber.
Events and participants subject to change.
The Paley Center for Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has proudly made its home in NYC for over 45 years and operates the iconic Paley Museum. Through its respected programming, The Paley Center leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of media, drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community. The general public can participate in Paley programs in both New York and Los Angeles that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the talent and the leaders who are shaping media. The public can also access the Paley Center's permanent media collection, The Paley Archive, often referred to as a national treasure, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, The Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry.
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tesseract Ventures announced today that the company has been awarded a direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation (SBIR) grant by the United States Air Force through AFWERX.
The research proposal,submitted under the 21.1 SBIR cycle, has been approved for a $1,250,000 contract for research and development (R&D) at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, home of the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Under this grant, Tesseract Ventures will continue to develop open / proprietary tools and technologies including the Tesseract Smart Space, Prism connected wearables and hardware, Node security hubs and more. These radically connected technologies are being developed to aid the Air Force in advanced data visualization, enhanced situational awareness, location tracking of supplies and resources.
Maj Ben Fogarty is the Director of Innovation at Whiteman AFB and the lead Technical POC for the SBIR project. "Tesseract's technologies represent an opportunity for Whiteman to move into the future of flightline operations at an accelerated pace," said Maj Fogarty. "We are committed to exploring implementing Tesseract's capabilities in a way that will balance safety and security with new operational capability for our airmen."
"The Air Force has always been a center of innovation and a launch pad for world-changing new technologies. We are honored to work alongside some of the military's most visionary minds, as we develop technologies that can make our Air Force more efficient and better connected, while keeping our service people safer both on the base and in the field." said John Boucard, founder and CEO, Tesseract Ventures.
The Tesseract Technologies developed under this grant can be applied to a multitude of Air Force and military applications. The Smart Space is a physical collaboration and data visualization hub that brings together information from every part of a mission or base for improved situational awareness and better operational control. It can reveal critical insights at a time when the military is challenged to analyze and visualize massive and ever increasing amounts of data.
Node is a highly portable, self-contained access control and credentialing hub that acts as a central brain for IoT devices, integrating data from various sources while also providing security at installation sites. Node can be deployed in minutes on all types of bases, at field hospitals and beyond, with little to no infrastructure needed.
Prism is a suite of advanced wearables and hardware that allows users to track the locations of personnel and equipment, create virtual zones, send out real-time alerts, receive SOS calls and more. Prism's real-time data capabilities can enhance safety and efficiency both on the base and in the battlefield.
Tesseract's advanced asset tracking sensors give commanding leadership a clear view of where material is at all times. This enhanced awareness can cut costs, aid in inventory and even give insights into maintenance needs. Each of these components is designed to work together, or individually, giving users incredible flexibility in scaling up or down their application as required by a project or mission.
Tesseract Ventures was founded in 2018 by John Boucard, a veteran inventor, engineer and technologist. The company enables businesses to defy the boundaries of space and time through next-generation technologies. Robots, smart spaces, wearables and radically connected platforms are just some of the tools created by Tesseract in its mission to make industries smarter, better connected and more efficient. The company is based in Kansas City, MO and Tampa, FL. For more information, visit www.tesseractventures.io.
A Technology Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the innovation arm of the Department Air Force, AFWERX accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming innovative technology developers with Airman and Guardian talent. AFWERX is the Air Force's team of innovators who encourage and facilitate connections across industry, academia, and military to create transformative opportunities and foster a culture of innovation.
AFWERX, in partnership with Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), and the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), developed the SBIR open Topics to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and transition rate of the SBIR program. Through competitive awards-based program, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization.
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One of the New England Patriots' most dependable and well-liked players is hanging up his cleats.
Veteran running back James White announced his retirement Thursday on Instagram, ending an eight-year NFL career that included three Super Bowl titles and a Super Bowl LI MVP award. After playing sparingly as a rookie in 2014, White carved out a role as Tom Brady's top pass-catching threat in the backfield while emerging as a team leader who was named captain multiple times.
White had a very strong reputation in the Patriots' locker room, so it was no surprise that several of his former teammates showed him love on social media following his announcement Thursday. Here's a sampling, with more tributes likely to come:
- Patriots RB Damien Harris: "it’s been a pleasure, love you my brother❤️"
- Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne: "You will be missed bro! Congrats on a phenomenal year!"
- Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers: "The real 🐐…Preciate u bro"
- Patriots DB Adrian Phillips: "Sweet feet da legend!! Happy I was able to share the field with you bro✊🏾✊🏾"
- Patriots LB Matt Judon: "Enjoy you next life my boy. You deserve it 🍾🍾🙏🏾🙏🏾"
- Patriots OL Trent Brown: "Congrats on a hell of a career family"
- Patriots LB Mack Wilson: "Congrats on a great career OG! 🙏🏾❤️"
- Ex-Patriots RB Brandon Bolden: "Congrats bro"
- Ex-Patriots safety Duron Harmon: "Congrats on a great career. It was a pleasure taking the field with you. Love you and your family bro 🙏🏿"
- Ex-Patriots TE Jacob Hollister: "Congrats brother 🙏🏽"
Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Taylor -- who followed White at Wisconsin -- also gave White a shout-out on Instagram, "Congrats bro….learned so much on how to do things the right way! 👐🏾🦨"
Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick honored White with glowing statements, as well.
"James defines the term consummate professional," Belichick said in his statement. "His dependability, consistency, unselfishness and performance under pressure are elite. Combining great intelligence, quickness and elusiveness, James was a perfect fit for our pass offense.
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"While soft spoken, he brought exceptional leadership and competitive toughness to the team. He was a multi-year team captain and one of the most respected, best team players I have ever coached."
That's very high praise from a coach who's been in the NFL since the 1970s -- and well-deserved. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/james-white-retirement-current-former-patriots-show-rb-love-on-social-media/3820815/ | 2022-08-11T17:46:22Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/james-white-retirement-current-former-patriots-show-rb-love-on-social-media/3820815/ | false |
CINCINNATI — An armed man approached the visitor screening area at the FBI’s Cincinnati office, fled when confronted by agents and later exchanged gunfire with police, authorities said Thursday.
After fleeing the FBI office, the man was chased onto Interstate 71, which was then closed in both directions. The man, wearing body armor, exchanged gunfire with police, according to the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency.
The episode came a day after the FBI director warned against threats circulating online against agents and the Justice Department in the wake of the agency’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.
“Violence against law enforcement is not the answer, no matter who you’re upset with,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday in Omaha.
Officials locked down a mile radius near the interstate and urged residents and business owners to lock doors and stay inside.
An FBI evidence team has arrived at the office to investigate, according to multiple media reports. | https://www.mcall.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-cincinnati-fbi-office-20220811-junpck3wiveltcy4bkax4khpma-story.html | 2022-08-11T17:46:44Z | https://www.mcall.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-cincinnati-fbi-office-20220811-junpck3wiveltcy4bkax4khpma-story.html | false |
CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coates Group, a global technology company specializing in digital merchandising solutions, was named as McDonald's single global Digital Menu Board (DMB) Content Management System (CMS) provider and one of two approved Digital Menu Board hardware providers alongside Acrelec Group.
While Coates Group has been providing solutions to McDonald's around the world for 50 years, this new appointment is the largest partnership engagement to date and follows an extensive, multiple-round RFP process in which several providers were evaluated.
"After thorough review of best-in-class CMS providers, it was clear that Coates Group was the best positioned technology partner for this critical phase of our digital evolution. Our goal was to find one global provider that could deliver our digital CMS vision, which is to enable a consistent ordering experience to all our customers around the world through a single, cohesive hardware and software solution. We're confident that Coates Group will deliver on that vision, and we look forward to a long-term partnership that empowers our markets with flexibility within a globally standardized framework," said Hashim Amin, Vice President of Global Product & Engineering at McDonald's.
The five-year agreement will enable McDonald's first, globally-standardized DMB solution. The comprehensive solution provides McDonald's markets with Coates' dynamic Switchboard™ CMS to power their content and marketing strategies. While Coates Group will manage the overall partnership and be the sole CMS provider, the total solution offers markets a choice of DMB hardware as well as installation and support services from Coates or Acrelec. This holistic global solution enables McDonald's desired technology standardization while also accommodating individual market's unique requirements for customization, in addition to significant cost efficiencies for markets.
"We couldn't be prouder to continue the great momentum we've built with McDonald's in the digital merchandising space over the last 10 years and to take our partnership to new, innovative heights. As a long-term partner of McDonald's, we are thrilled about the continued growth and success we've seen together and are excited to deliver in this new capacity, beginning with the transition of the US market to the Coates CMS solution," said Leo Coates, CEO of Coates Group.
Coates Group first formed a partnership with McDonald's in Australia in the 1970s as a traditional signage and merchandising provider. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the partnership grew into Asian and European markets with the introduction of new signage technology. Following Coates' evolution into the digital merchandising space in the 2010s, the partnership expanded even further across the world. In 2017, Coates Group was awarded the Outdoor Digital Menu Board hardware rollout for McDonald's US, which was the largest QSR menu board rollout completed to date. Today, Coates is supporting 50 McDonald's markets – including the US, Canada, Australia, France, and the UK – with digital merchandising solutions such as CMS, DMB and self-order kiosk.
Acrelec was founded by two former McDonald's employees in early 2000, Jacques Mangeot and Jalel Souissi, who aimed to reimagine the customer experience through innovative self-order kiosks and drive thru technology and solutions. Acrelec counts over 80,000 installations in 80 countries.
To learn more about the partnership, please contact Emily Loebig – Chief Brand Officer – at emily.loebig@coatesgroup.com.
Coates Group is redefining the way brands engage with their customers. For over 55 years, Coates has been driving constant innovation and delivering unrivaled merchandising solutions – indoor and outdoor digital hardware, traditional signage, and a proprietary content management system, Switchboard™. This is done with one goal in mind – to create immersive brand experiences.
Switchboard™ content management system is a web-based, data-driven, scalable platform created by Coates specifically for QSR environments. It's a key component in Coates' complete digital merchandising solution designed to create, distribute, and display digital media to generate customer engagement. Switchboard™ uses real time data and rich analytics to orchestrate a seamless customer journey by showing the right product, to the right customer, at the right time, all while increasing revenue and driving ROI.
Coates Group
Emily Loebig
+1 630-728-5727
Emily.Loebig@CoatesGroup.com
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David Clarke brings over 30 years of Data Strategy experience from Dun & Bradstreet, Avention and clients like Mastercard, John Wiley and TiVo
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David Clarke, a seasoned executive with an international track record of building data organizations, has joined Markaaz as Chief Data Officer in Residence. This most recent addition to the team underpins the company's accelerated growth plans and the increasing demand for its data-driven solution in the US, Asia and beyond.
Markaaz, a fast-growing Fintech, applies data triangulation as it builds the definitive environment for small and big businesses to connect. Its two-sided Dashboard provides small business owners with a digital interface to better manage their data and business insights, while enabling consent-based data sharing with enterprise partners that accelerates their onboarding, approving, and monitoring for better servicing, lower acquisition costs, increased sales, and higher retention.
With its pre-populated and pre-verified directory of over 115 million businesses (and soon growing to 300 million), Markaaz is uniquely positioned to engage business owners to 'claim their data' and ensure its quality. This approach has been validated in market, in 2018, when Hany Fam, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Markaaz, built the world's first trading platform connecting 286 million buyers and sellers, called Mastercard Track™.
Clarke, who was part of the Mastercard Track team, is joining the cloud-based platform to drive its Data Strategy and Sourcing, alongside the experienced team members including Tom Reed, Markaaz's Senior Vice President of Data, who is also a Track veteran.
"With David, we have the crew back together. His depth of experiences in large-scale data organizations and networks is a great addition to the team," said Fam. "We're excited to be on this journey together."
Prior to joining Markaaz, Clarke spent 30 years at Dun & Bradstreet in various executive positions including President, Sales & Marketing Solutions, US CIO, and Chief Data Officer. He was also the Chief Data Officer of Avention, that was subsequently acquired by Dun & Bradstreet. Since then, he has been an Advisor/Consultant, specializing in Data Strategy and the business information industry, advising clients including Mastercard, John Wiley and TiVo.
"I am excited to be working together with the Markaaz team. What brought me here is the strength of the team, and people who have built businesses at scale. We are doing it again'' said Clarke.
Markaaz has previously announced OpenLending-Founder Sandy Watkins as investor and board member, and its partnerships with Mastercard and Equifax.
Visit markaaz.com to learn more.
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(The Hill) — The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Thursday proposed raising prices ahead of its peak season, a temporary adjustment it says will help handle the holidays.
Rates for priority mail, first-class services and ground shipping would increase by as little as 25 cents in some cases, and as much as $6.50 in others, according to a release.
The temporary increase, now pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission, would be in effect from Oct. 2 through Jan. 23.
The price hike would be part of the Postal Service’s 10-year plan to avoid some $160 billion in projected losses.
President Biden signed into law a reform bill for the USPS, a response to concerns that the mail-carrying service was operating at such a loss that it risked running out of funds by 2024.
The legislation eliminated a requirement that USPS pre-fund employees’ retiree health benefits, taking down what was a significant financial burden for the service.
Earlier this year, the USPS slowed delivery times for many of its first-class packages to cut costs.
In July, it ordered a fleet of new electric vehicles, transitioning about 40 percent of its vehicle operations to electric power. Though the price tag for purchasing new vehicles was high, the postal service lists the move as part of its plan to reduce costs over time. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/usps-plans-to-hike-prices-for-holidays/ | 2022-08-11T17:51:47Z | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/usps-plans-to-hike-prices-for-holidays/ | false |
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