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Job seekers who work with winning agencies are twice as likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided.
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Nurse Professionals, a leading travel nurse staffing agency, today announced that it won the 2022 Best of Staffing Talent Award for providing superior service to job candidates. Presented in partnership with Indeed and Talent.com, ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their candidates.
On average, job seekers who work with winning agencies are twice as likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those placed by non-winning agencies. Jackson Nurse Professionals received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10, out of 10, from over 80 percent of its placed job candidates – a rating that is more than double the industry average.
"We're honored to be recognized as one of the country's premier staffing agencies, especially as we continue responding to an elevated demand for travel nurses nationwide," shared Bill Morgan, president of Jackson Nurse Professionals. "This distinction is particularly meaningful to us as it's based on input from the thousands of travel nurses we work with each day to fill critical needs in patient care at hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide – many of whom have been caring for patients on the frontlines of the pandemic for more than two years."
"Winners of the 2022 Best of Staffing award have demonstrated their commitment to delivering exceptional service, even as COVID-19 has forced them to reimagine and rebuild their approach to business," said ClearlyRated's CEO and Founder, Eric Gregg. "These service leaders have kept the client, talent, and employee experience at the heart of their business strategy, and it's my honor to celebrate and showcase the 2022 Best of Staffing winners alongside feedback from their actual clients on ClearlyRated.com!"
ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Award is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients, placed talent, and internal employees. Award winners are showcased by city and area of expertise on ClearlyRated.com—an online business directory that helps buyers of professional services find service leaders and vet prospective firms with the help of validated client ratings and testimonials.
Rooted in satisfaction research for professional service firms, ClearlyRated utilizes a Net Promoter® Score survey program to help professional service firms measure their service experience, build online reputation, and differentiate on service quality. Learn more at https://www.clearlyrated.com/solutions/.
Filling critical needs in patient care since 2006, Jackson Nurse Professionals delivers cost-effective travel nurse staffing solutions to over 500 hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health clients nationwide. Providing a national talent pool of Registered Nurses and LPNs in key specialties and environments of care, Jackson Nurse Professionals is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies, one of the largest healthcare staffing organizations in the U.S. Learn more at www.jacksonnursing.com.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonanza Goldfields Corp. (OTC:BONZ) is pleased to announce that Marvion™️ will be releasing an exclusive series of Hybrid-DOTs for the new movie The Audition by Phoenix Waters Productions, after the sellout of 2,000 Forensic Psychologist Hybrid-DOTs ("h-DOTs") on Marvion™️ MetaStudio.
Bizhan Tong, Director and Producer of The Audition commented, "I am delighted to be working on the release of 'The Audition' and tell an exciting genre movie with an incredible international cast. Similarly, I am thrilled following the commercial success of 'Forensic Psychologist' h-NFTs and my partnership with Marvion on the upcoming 'Tape' to further showcase how DOTs can become an effective avenue for investors and content creators in the film financing space, by releasing a series of exclusive never-before-seen DOTs to celebrate the release of 'The Audition' as well as fund its sequel to shoot next year."
For more information on Marvion™️ and its h-DOT offerings, please visit www.marvion.media.
About BONZ
Bonanza Goldfields Corporation is a Las Vegas based mining and mineral exploration company, exploring gold and silver properties located in Goldfield, Tonopah and Comstock Mining Districts of Nevada, and the Chloride Mining District of Arizona.
The group is building an ecosystem and a metaverse for the media and entertainment industry that implements and adopts blockchain and NFT technologies, through mergers and acquisitions.
About Marvion™️
Marvion is a metaverse technology company in the media and entertainment industry, focusing on movies, drama, animation, comics, music, and games that provide content and entertainment to adults and children alike. Although most media and entertainment content are digital in nature today, they exist in the real world as intangible assets, such as intellectual property, licenses and contractual rights, with intrinsic value.
Marvion applies blockchain and NFT technologies as tools to disrupt and improve the existing media and entertainment industry and its current practices. The technology underpinning NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has multiple functional use cases, some of which have the power to transform our societies, and some of which may be subject to regulations. Marvion uses NFT technology solely to create a legally-binding digital ownership token (DOT) to both tangible and intangible media and entertainment assets, which our analysis suggests would functionally fall outside any regulatory perimeter.
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A h-DOT is an integrated, best in class, digital ownership token (DOT) that contains a smart contract that can execute transactions and also contains the specific legal terms of the intellectual property ownership, license and/or rights. Each Hybrid DOT (h-DOT) contains the following:
- A copy of the SPA for the purchase of the master license.
- Evidence or warranty of ownership of the relevant intellectual property.
- Ownership of the sub-license detailing the rights of the h-DOT holder.
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Survey reveals that almost half of hospitals have been attacked with ransomware, and that 76% of victimized hospitals were attacked 3 or more times.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cynerio, the leading provider of healthcare IoT cybersecurity, today released a report conducted in partnership with the Ponemon Institute that examines the current impacts of cyberattacks on healthcare facilities and network-connected IoT and medical devices. The report details multiple alarming trends including widespread and repeated attacks, financial losses measured in the millions, and frequent failures to take basic cybersecurity measures.
The Insecurity of Connected Devices in HealthCare 2022 Report surveyed experts in leadership positions at 517 healthcare systems throughout the United States. Key findings include:
56% of respondents stated their organizations experienced one or more cyberattacks in the past 24 months involving IoMT/IoT devices. Among those, 58% averaged 9 or more cyberattacks during that time.
45% of these respondents report adverse impacts on patient care, and 53% percent of those report adverse impacts resulting in increased mortality rates.
71% of respondents rated the security risks presented by IoT/IoMT devices as high or very high, while only 21% report a mature stage of proactive security actions.
Of the 46% who performed well-known and accepted procedures such as scanning for devices, only 33% of these respondents keep an inventory of the devices that were discovered.
47% of those experiencing an attack resulted in a ransom being paid. 32% of the ransoms paid fell in the range of $250k - $500k.
"It's clear that cyberattackers have increasingly focused their efforts on hospitals since 2020," said Chad Holmes, Security Evangelist at Cynerio. "What had been unclear was the frequency and resulting damage of their attacks. By teaming with Ponemon Institute, we have collected feedback from hundreds of hospitals and presented a clear picture of the issues they're facing, both in terms of financial losses and impact to patient care. Ultimately, our aim for this data is to inform and expedite improved cybersecurity funding, training, and policy creation for all healthcare providers."
The report further details a range of financial impacts, attack types, and detailed sentiments surrounding investments made towards IoT/IoMT security.
"Until recently, the wide scale of cyberattacks on healthcare systems was difficult to measure and typically spoken of anecdotally," said Larry Ponemon, founder and chairman of the Ponemon Institute. "Our team at Ponemon Institute is proudly pioneering research with organizations like Cynerio to better define the risks hospitals and their patients confront. We hope this report enables healthcare leaders, policymakers and device manufacturers to more effectively address the cybersecurity threats they encounter."
To view the full report and download the complete findings: http://www.cynerio.com/ponemon-survey-insecurity-of-connected-devices-in-healthcare-2022
Ponemon Institute is dedicated to independent research and education that advances responsible information and privacy management practices within business and government. Our mission is to conduct high quality, empirical studies on critical issues affecting the management and security of sensitive information about people and organizations. Ponemon Institute upholds strict data confidentiality, privacy and ethical research standards, and does not collect any personally identifiable information from individuals (or company identifiable information in business research). Furthermore, strict quality standards ensure that subjects are not asked extraneous, irrelevant or improper questions. To learn more visit https://www.ponemon.org/
Cynerio is the one-stop shop Healthcare IoT security platform. With solutions that cater to healthcare's every IoT need – from Enterprise IoT to OT and IoMT – we promote cross-organizational alignment and provide hospitals the control, foresight, and adaptability they require to stay cyber-secure in a constantly evolving threatscape. We empower healthcare organizations to stay compliant and proactively manage every connection on their own terms with real-time IoT attack detection and response and rapid risk reduction tools, so that they can focus on healthcare's top priority: delivering quality patient care. Learn more about Cynerio at cynerio.com or follow us on Twitter @cynerio and LinkedIn.
Media Contact: Daniel Brody, daniel.brody@cynerio.com
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In recent trading, shares of Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc (Symbol: OLLI) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $65.40, changing hands for $65.67/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuation, or, re-adjust their target price to a higher level. Analyst reaction may also depend on the fundamental business developments that may be responsible for driving the stock price higher — if things are looking up for the company, perhaps it is time for that target price to be raised.
There are 15 different analyst targets within the Zacks coverage universe contributing to that average for Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc, but the average is just that — a mathematical average. There are analysts with lower targets than the average, including one looking for a price of $40.00. And then on the other side of the spectrum one analyst has a target as high as $98.00. The standard deviation is $15.756.
But the whole reason to look at the average OLLI price target in the first place is to tap into a "wisdom of crowds" effort, putting together the contributions of all the individual minds who contributed to the ultimate number, as opposed to what just one particular expert believes. And so with OLLI crossing above that average target price of $65.40/share, investors in OLLI have been given a good signal to spend fresh time assessing the company and deciding for themselves: is $65.40 just one stop on the way to an even higher target, or has the valuation gotten stretched to the point where it is time to think about taking some chips off the table? Below is a table showing the current thinking of the analysts that cover Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc:
The average rating presented in the last row of the above table above is from 1 to 5 where 1 is Strong Buy and 5 is Strong Sell. This article used data provided by Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com. Get the latest Zacks research report on OLLI — FREE.
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Health Agency looking for polio in wastewater
The Public Health Agency of Canada will begin testing wastewater for the polio virus in several key high-risk communities following reports it was detected in sewage in the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
The highly transmissible and sometimes dangerous virus can cause paralysis and death and was a silent spreader in the 1950s.
Since then, a healthy vaccination program has virtually eradicated the disease here in Canada.
Canada has been polio-free since 1994.
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Canada less than halfway to Afghan resettlement goal one year after Taliban takeover
A year after the Taliban seized control of Kabul, Canada's resettlement efforts have lagged behind official targets and the efforts to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine. More than 17,300 Afghans have arrived in Canada since last August compared to 71,800 Ukrainians who have come to Canada in 2022 alone.
British regulator 1st in world to OK Moderna's updated COVID booster
British drug regulators have become the first in the world to authorize an updated version of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine that aims to protect against the original virus and the omicron variant.
Canadian home sales fall for 5th month in a row, down 29 per cent from last July
Canada's average resale home price fell 4.5% from a year ago in July and was down 5.4% on the month as buyers continued to sit on the sidelines amid rising borrowing costs.
Anne Heche taken off life support, 9 days after car crash
Anne Heche, the Emmy-winning film and television actor whose dramatic Hollywood rise in the 1990s and accomplished career contrasted with personal chapters of turmoil, died of injuries from a fiery car crash. She was 53.
China announces new drills as U.S. delegation visits Taiwan
China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the self-governing island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation on Monday, threatening to renew tensions between Beijing and Washington just days after a similar visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi angered China.
Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seizure as woes mount
The Taliban on Monday marked a year since they seized the Afghan capital of Kabul, a rapid takeover that triggered a hasty escape of the nation's Western-backed leaders and transformed the country.
Iran denies involvement but justifies Salman Rushdie attack
An Iranian government official denied on Monday that Tehran was involved in the assault on author Salman Rushdie, though he justified the stabbing in remarks that represented the Islamic Republic's first public comments on the attack.
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Brothers dead after SUV crashes into North Carolina restaurant, police say
A sport utility vehicle crashed into a North Carolina fast-food restaurant on Sunday, killing two sibling customers, police said. | https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/health-agency-looking-for-polio-in-wastewater-1.6027270 | 2022-08-15T14:20:08Z | https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/health-agency-looking-for-polio-in-wastewater-1.6027270 | false |
King’s Hawaiian recalls some of its buns
(CNN) - Take a look in your pantry. If you have some of King’s Hawaiian products, you might need to throw them out.
The company is recalling Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites.
It is a voluntary decision, but the company said it just wants to be extra careful after one of the ingredients used in the pretzel products was recalled by another company.
Lyon Magnus recently had a voluntary recall after concerns that dozens of its products could potentially have bacteria in them that could make people really sick.
There have not been any reports of the products getting anyone sick, and King’s Hawaiian has not found any of the concerning bacteria, but the company said to throw away the products just in case.
More information can be found on the Food and Drug Administration’s website.
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Former Afghan president gives reason for fleeing, says he wants to return and 'help my country heal'
Ashraf Ghani, who once said he would die defending Afghanistan, claimed the country became 'impossible to defend'
Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani gave a reason for why he fled the country amid the chaos of the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban resurgence a year ago, and said he would like to come back.
In an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria that aired Sunday, Ghani explained why he exiled himself when in the past he had said he would die defending Afghanistan.
"No power in the world could persuade me to get on a plane and leave this country. It is a country I love, and I will die defending," Ghani had told German publication Der Spiegel in May 2021.
"I did get on a plane because it became impossible to defend it," Ghani said. He said that his presidential protection had left and that after his minister of defense told him the country could not be defended, he went to the ministry and found that it was empty.
"I was the last to leave, and the reason I left was because I did not want to give the Taliban and their supporters the pleasure of yet again humiliating an Afghan president," he said.
At another point in the interview, Ghani said it is his desire to eventually go back to Afghanistan.
"I hope so. Very much. It’s my home," he said, noting that his family has been in the same village for 500-600 years.
"I want to be able to help my county heal," he added, "and I hope to be able to do that from the place that every cell of my body belongs and without with I always feel alien."
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The Taliban swiftly took over Afghanistan as American forces were exiting the country. Since then, women have faced extreme restrictions in daily life and al Qaeda has built up its presence there.
"We went to Afghanistan to stop the Taliban from providing sanctuary to the al Qaeda, from which the attack on the United States took place. We all know that. And what did this decision get us?" retired Gen. Jack Keane said in a "Fox News Sunday" interview. "It got us the Taliban in charge again … providing sanctuary to the al Qaeda," | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-afghan-president-gives-reason-fleeing-he-wants-return-help-my-country-heal | 2022-08-15T14:22:09Z | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-afghan-president-gives-reason-fleeing-he-wants-return-help-my-country-heal | false |
Fiona’s baby brother officially has a name
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – It’s official! The Cincinnati Zoo has announced Fiona’s little brother will be called Fritz.
The hippo care team selected Ferguson and Fritz as the final name candidates from thousands of suggestions and asked the public to weigh in on which they liked better.
Fritz got 56% of the more than 220,000 votes.
“We would have been happy with either name, but we really think the name Fritz fits this spunky little guy’s personality,” said Cincinnati Zoo’s head hippo keeper Wendy Rice. “We also thought it was funny that it was suggested because ‘Fritz’ is here due to Bibi’s birth control being ‘on the fritz’.”
Bibi gave birth to her calf on Aug. 3 around 10 p.m.
The zoo said Fiona and Tucker are being kept away from Bibi while she bonds with her new baby boy.
Mom and baby will stay behind the scenes for a while, but the zoo is sharing photos and videos on social media.
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Store Space Self Storage is excited to announce the hire of J. Scott Masterson as Vice President of Construction.
Masterson, a U.S. Navy Veteran, brings with him the same dedication and detail-oriented focus that first found him success in the fast-casual and specialty dining sectors. In the past 25 years, Masterson managed multimillion-dollar construction projects for high-profile clients, including Hard Rock International, Ruby Tuesday, and Darden, as well as Marriott Resorts and Hyatt Resorts.
"Joining Store Space presents a great opportunity to start a new construction team within a high-velocity industry," Masterson said. "Moving forward, I will be working to make on-time and under-budget developments a consistent and expected result."
Construction is one of the key components of the Store Space growth strategy, both in terms of remodeling existing properties as well as ground-up builds of new, state-of-the-art facilities.
For Stephen Harris, Store Space's President of Construction, it was Masterson's breadth of experience and skills that made him an ideal candidate.
"We're excited about Scott's diversity of talent and executive construction management experience," Harris said. "He has worked on a wide spectrum of challenging projects throughout his career, which benefitted from his decades-long experience. His comprehensive skill set in all levels of construction is invaluable to Store Space, bringing best practices to our organization for our go-forward strategy."
Store Space is a self-storage operator and third-party management company. Located in Winter Garden, FL, the Company currently owns, has under purchase agreement, and operates more than 100 properties in 20 states. The Company fuels growth and value with its experience-driven operations, state-of-the-art proprietary platforms, and strategic digital marketing programs. If you have an acquisition opportunity or would like to discuss third-party management, contact us at inquiries@storespace.com, or visit us at www.storespace.com.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period August 8 - August 12, 2022 AB Electrolux (LEI code 549300Y3HHZB1ZGFPJ93) has repurchased in total 120,381 own series B shares (ISIN: SE0016589188) as part of the buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors in order to optimize the company's capital structure.
The share buybacks form part of the buyback program of a maximum of 8,000,000 series B shares for a total maximum amount of SEK 1,250 million, which AB Electrolux announced on April 29, 2022. The buyback program, which runs between May 2, 2022 - October 21, 2022, is being carried out in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR") and the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 (the "Safe Harbour Regulation"). The objective of the share buybacks is to optimize the company's capital structure and the intention is to reduce Electrolux share capital through subsequent share cancellations.
Series B shares in AB Electrolux have been repurchased (in SEK) as follows:
All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG on behalf of AB Electrolux. Following the above acquisitions, AB Electrolux holding of own shares as of August 12, 2022 amounts to 10,638,825 series B shares. The total number of shares in AB Electrolux amounts to 283,077,393.
A full breakdown of the transactions pursuant to article 5.3 of MAR and article 2.3 of the Safe Harbour Regulation is attached to this announcement.
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(CNN) — Confused about inflation? You’re not alone.
Inflation is, paradoxically, both incredibly simple to understand and absurdly complicated.
Let’s start with the simplest version: Inflation happens when prices broadly go up.
That “broadly” is important: At any given time, the price of goods will fluctuate based on shifting tastes. Someone makes a viral TikTok about brussels sprouts and suddenly everyone’s gotta have them; boom, sprouts prices go up. Meanwhile, sellers of cauliflower, last season’s trendy veg, are practically giving their goods away. Such fluctuations are constant.
Inflation, however, occurs when the average price of virtually everything consumers buy goes up. Food, houses, cars, clothes, toys, etc. To afford those necessities, wages have to rise, too.
It’s not always a bad thing. In the United States, for the past 40 years or so (and particularly this century), we’ve been living in an ideal low-and-slow level of inflation that comes with a well-oiled consumer-driven economy, with prices going up around 2% a year, if that. Sure, prices on some things, like housing and health care, are much higher than they used to be, but other things, like computers and TVs, have become much cheaper — so the average of all the things combined has been relatively stable.
Still with me?
All right, let’s cut to today, and why inflation is all over the news.
When ‘inflation’ is a bad word
Inflation becomes problematic when that low-and-slow simmer gets fired up to a boil. That’s when you hear economists talk about the economy “overheating.” For a variety of reasons, largely stemming from the pandemic, the global economy finds itself at a rigorous boil right now.
Economists use two main gauges to track inflation in the United States, and while both eased between June and July, they’re still near their highest level in four decades.
The Consumer Price Index for July rose 8.5%. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, which the Federal Reserve prefers, rose 9.8% in July from the same period a year earlier.
And here’s where Econ 101 merges a bit with Psych 101. There’s a behavioral economics aspect to inflation, where it can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. When prices go up for a long enough period of time, consumers start to anticipate the price increases. You’ll buy more goods today if you think they’ll cost appreciably more tomorrow. That has the effect of increasing demand, which causes prices to rise even more. And so on. And so on.
That’s where it can get especially tricky for the Fed, whose main job is to control money supply and keep inflation in check.
How’d we get here?
Blame the pandemic. And Russia’s war on Ukraine.
In the spring of 2020, as Covid-19 spread, it was like yanking the plug on the global economy. Factories around the world shut down; people stopped eating at restaurants; airlines grounded flights. Millions of people were laid off as business disappeared practically overnight. The unemployment rate in America shot up to nearly 15% from about 3.5% in February 2020.
It was the sharpest economic contraction on record.
At the same time, the Fed implemented emergency stimulus measures to keep financial markets from tanking. The central bank slashed interest rates to near zero and began pumping tens of billions of dollars every month into the markets by buying up corporate debt. In doing so, the bank likely prevented a full-on financial meltdown. But keeping those easy-money policies in place over the past 20 months has also fueled — you guessed it — inflation.
By early summer 2020, demand for consumer goods started to pick back up. Rapidly. Congress and President Joe Biden passed a historic $1.9 trillion stimulus bill in March that made Americans suddenly flush with cash and unemployment assistance. People started shopping again. Demand went from zero to 100, but supply couldn’t bounce back so easily.
Turns out that when you pull out the plug on the global economy, you can’t just plug it back in and expect it to start humming at the same pace as before.
Take cars, for example. Automakers saw the Covid crisis beginning and did what any smart business would do — shut down temporarily to mitigate losses. But not long after the pandemic shut factories down, it also drove up demand for cars as people worried about exposure on public transit and avoided flying. Automakers (and car buyers) had whiplash.
Cars require an immense number of parts, from an immense number of different factories all around the world, to be built by highly skilled laborers in other parts of the world. Getting all of those discreet operations back online takes time, and doing so while keeping workers from getting sick takes even more time.
Economists often describe inflation as too much money chasing too few goods. That’s exactly what happened with cars. And houses. And Peloton bikes. And any number of other goods that became hot ticket items.
How’s the supply chain involved in all this?
“Supply chain bottlenecks” — that’s another one you see all over, right?
Let’s go back to the car example.
We know that high demand + limited supply = prices go up.
But high demand + limited supply + production delays = prices go up even more.
All modern cars rely on a variety of computer chips to function. But those chips are also used in cellphones, appliances, TVs, laptops and dozens of other items that, as bad luck would have it, were all in high demand at the same time.
That’s just one example of the disconnect in the global supply chain. Because new cars have been slow to roll in, used car demand shot through the roof, which drove overall inflation higher. In some cases, car owners were able to sell their used cars for more than what they paid for them a year or two prior.
What happens next?
Prices and wages could be starting to ease, but will likely remain elevated for some time. For how long, and by how much, depends on countless variables across the globe.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dashed hopes that prices would come down significantly in 2022.
The conflict has upended commodity and oil markets, driving up prices of food and gasoline around the world. That’s compounding supply chain headaches, leading to further shortages of critical food items and oil.
Lockdowns in China earlier this summer, meanwhile, left the world’s largest seaport essentially at a standstill. Corporations bear some blame as well, as many big companies have been raising prices to protect their profit margins.
And there’s no telling what kind of new shocks — a resurgent Covid variant, a massive shipping container getting stuck in a waterway, a natural disaster — could set back progress.
There’s no single government or central bank that can fix the inflation resulting from those global disruptions.
But central banks are doing what they can. In the United States, the Fed began raising rates in March by a quarter of a percentage point — its first increase since 2018 — and have since raised rates four times this year. There’s no sign that they’ll stop anytime soon.
When money becomes more expensive to borrow, that can take the heat off price increases and bring the economy back down to that nice, gentle simmer. Or so the Fed hopes. Its biggest challenge is to deploy interest rate hikes at a pace the economy can tolerate — raising them too much, or too quickly, would risk collapsing demand, which could derail economic growth or even cause a recession. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/inflation-explained-why-prices-keep-going-up-and-whos-to-blame/ | 2022-08-15T14:24:16Z | https://www.wishtv.com/news/national/inflation-explained-why-prices-keep-going-up-and-whos-to-blame/ | true |
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⋅ Voting: July 25 through Aug. 19
⋅ Winners announced: Oct. 13
⋅ A special section celebrating the winners will publish in the Springfield News-Sun on Sunday, Oct. 16
Here’s a look at the 10 tightest races in the final week of voting.
Best Bakery
Finalists:
⋅ D. Sweets, Cookies & Gifts, LLC
⋅ Le Torte Dolci
⋅ Schuler’s Bakery, Inc.
Best Band
Finalists:
⋅ Allison Road
⋅ American Landscape
⋅ Matt Clarkson Band
Best BBQ
Finalists:
⋅ All Seasons Catering by Chef Troy
⋅ Christian Brothers Meat Company
⋅ Rudy’s Smokehouse
Best Dine-In Restaurant
Finalists:
⋅ Cecil and Lime
⋅ Speakeasy Ramen
⋅ Stella Bleu Bistro
Best Farmers Market Vendor
Finalists:
⋅ Annabelle’s Blooms
⋅ Gracie bakes cakes and more
⋅ On the Rise
Best Food Truck
Finalists:
⋅ Chido’s Tacos
⋅ Christian Brothers Meat Company
⋅ Eat
Best Place to Take Visitors
Finalists:
⋅ COhatch Springfield
⋅ Mother Stewart’s Brewing
⋅ The Heritage Center of Clark County - Clark County Historical Society and Museum
Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner
Finalists:
⋅ Cecil and Lime
⋅ Speakeasy Ramen
⋅ Stella Bleu Bistro
Best Salon/Spa
Finalists:
⋅ Bombshell Beauty Parlor
⋅ Salon Culture
⋅ Studio B Salon & Spa
Best Wings/Chicken
Finalists:
⋅ Buffalo Wild Wings
⋅ Roosters
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Survey reveals that almost half of hospitals have been attacked with ransomware, and that 76% of victimized hospitals were attacked 3 or more times.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cynerio, the leading provider of healthcare IoT cybersecurity, today released a report conducted in partnership with the Ponemon Institute that examines the current impacts of cyberattacks on healthcare facilities and network-connected IoT and medical devices. The report details multiple alarming trends including widespread and repeated attacks, financial losses measured in the millions, and frequent failures to take basic cybersecurity measures.
The Insecurity of Connected Devices in HealthCare 2022 Report surveyed experts in leadership positions at 517 healthcare systems throughout the United States. Key findings include:
56% of respondents stated their organizations experienced one or more cyberattacks in the past 24 months involving IoMT/IoT devices. Among those, 58% averaged 9 or more cyberattacks during that time.
45% of these respondents report adverse impacts on patient care, and 53% percent of those report adverse impacts resulting in increased mortality rates.
71% of respondents rated the security risks presented by IoT/IoMT devices as high or very high, while only 21% report a mature stage of proactive security actions.
Of the 46% who performed well-known and accepted procedures such as scanning for devices, only 33% of these respondents keep an inventory of the devices that were discovered.
47% of those experiencing an attack resulted in a ransom being paid. 32% of the ransoms paid fell in the range of $250k - $500k.
"It's clear that cyberattackers have increasingly focused their efforts on hospitals since 2020," said Chad Holmes, Security Evangelist at Cynerio. "What had been unclear was the frequency and resulting damage of their attacks. By teaming with Ponemon Institute, we have collected feedback from hundreds of hospitals and presented a clear picture of the issues they're facing, both in terms of financial losses and impact to patient care. Ultimately, our aim for this data is to inform and expedite improved cybersecurity funding, training, and policy creation for all healthcare providers."
The report further details a range of financial impacts, attack types, and detailed sentiments surrounding investments made towards IoT/IoMT security.
"Until recently, the wide scale of cyberattacks on healthcare systems was difficult to measure and typically spoken of anecdotally," said Larry Ponemon, founder and chairman of the Ponemon Institute. "Our team at Ponemon Institute is proudly pioneering research with organizations like Cynerio to better define the risks hospitals and their patients confront. We hope this report enables healthcare leaders, policymakers and device manufacturers to more effectively address the cybersecurity threats they encounter."
To view the full report and download the complete findings: http://www.cynerio.com/ponemon-survey-insecurity-of-connected-devices-in-healthcare-2022
Ponemon Institute is dedicated to independent research and education that advances responsible information and privacy management practices within business and government. Our mission is to conduct high quality, empirical studies on critical issues affecting the management and security of sensitive information about people and organizations. Ponemon Institute upholds strict data confidentiality, privacy and ethical research standards, and does not collect any personally identifiable information from individuals (or company identifiable information in business research). Furthermore, strict quality standards ensure that subjects are not asked extraneous, irrelevant or improper questions. To learn more visit https://www.ponemon.org/
Cynerio is the one-stop shop Healthcare IoT security platform. With solutions that cater to healthcare's every IoT need – from Enterprise IoT to OT and IoMT – we promote cross-organizational alignment and provide hospitals the control, foresight, and adaptability they require to stay cyber-secure in a constantly evolving threatscape. We empower healthcare organizations to stay compliant and proactively manage every connection on their own terms with real-time IoT attack detection and response and rapid risk reduction tools, so that they can focus on healthcare's top priority: delivering quality patient care. Learn more about Cynerio at cynerio.com or follow us on Twitter @cynerio and LinkedIn.
Media Contact: Daniel Brody, daniel.brody@cynerio.com
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‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown enrolled at Purdue University
Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 8:12 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) – “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown is a Purdue Boilermaker.
According to a new interview with Allure magazine, Brown is an online college student at Purdue University.
The 18-year-old is studying the field of human services, which includes human development and family studies.
Ironically, the Netflix TV series she stars in takes place in Indiana and makes reference to Purdue and other Hoosier universities.
In season three, a Purdue T-shirt that appeared in an episode of the show went viral and became a top seller online.
Balancing her online studies, the British actress’ next movie is called “The Electronic State,” which begins production in Atlanta this fall.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apogem Capital ("Apogem") held a final close for PA Secondary Fund VI (the "Fund" or "PASF VI") on June 30, 2022, with approximately $614 million in total commitments. The Fund exceeded its target fund size of $500 million and more than doubled the size of its predecessor fund. Apogem's Secondaries Team, implementing the same investment strategy, is continuing to build a diversified portfolio of complex and traditional growth, buyout and turnaround investments in the North American middle market through negotiated secondary market purchases.
PASF VI is already capitalizing on the firm's larger market presence as Apogem, a $39 billion private markets' investment manager, through its expansive private equity sponsor relationships and increased deal flow generated by the broader platform. The team is aiming to facilitate deals with a research advantage, or a more limited competitive dynamic achieved through existing relationships.
"We believe our leadership position in the middle market is even stronger following the closing of the merger with PA Capital, Madison Capital and GoldPoint Partners," said Michael Zeleniuch, Managing Director at Apogem Capital. "We offer innovative and timely solutions to LPs and GPs and believe our PASF VI program1, which represents almost $900 million in committed capital, has never been more relevant. The addressable universe of middle market LP and GP secondaries that we pursue continues to grow, and we feel we are exceptionally well positioned given our multi-decade history in the space."
The Fund's limited partner base consists of several new investors, including single family offices and pension funds, as well as many existing investors from the firm's prior Secondary funds.
Chris Stringer, Interim CEO of Apogem said, "We are grateful for the support of our partners in this fundraise, and we are excited to continue delivering creative secondary market solutions well into the future."
Apogem employees and the firm's parent, New York Life, also made meaningful commitments.
About Apogem Capital
Apogem Capital was formed in April 2022 through the combination of PA Capital, Madison Capital Funding and GoldPoint Partners to create a singular and unified, world class private markets' investment firm. With approximately $39 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022, we believe Apogem has the deep relationships, data, and history in the middle market to deliver innovative solutions to both clients and sponsors. Apogem Capital offers investors access to the middle market's growth engine through investments in leading private companies and funds. The Firm manages a streamlined suite of capital solutions, including direct lending, junior debt, primary fund investments, secondary investments, equity-co-investments, GP stakes, private real assets and long/short equity. Apogem Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company ("NYLIC"), through New York Life Investment Management Holdings, LLC ("NYLIM").
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BJ Energy Solutions has entered into a three-year fracturing services agreement to provide Aethon Energy with a second TITAN™ next-generation fracturing fleet. The TITAN fleet will be deployed for Aethon in the first quarter of 2023, representing what will be BJ's 5th TITAN fleet operating in the Haynesville basin.
"There is a tremendous feeling of pride and ownership across the BJ Energy and Aethon Teams for what has been achieved in the last year with the very first TITAN Fleet", said Caleb Barclay, Chief Operating Officer of BJ Energy Solutions. "We are excited to enter into a second TITAN contract with Aethon, further validating the technology, and providing BJ the opportunity to continue supporting Aethon's business needs for many years to come."
"We continue to believe that natural gas-fueled fracturing fleets represent an evolutionary step forward in the efficiency and improved environmental impact of completions technology," said John Sparling, Vice President of Completions at Aethon Energy. "Our partnership with BJ Energy Solutions to pilot and deploy the first TITAN fracturing fleet continues to deliver reliable, high-quality service with significant cost savings, and we look forward to doubling the scale of its benefits next year with our second TITAN fleet."
Aethon Energy deployed the first 8-pump natural gas fueled BJ TITAN fleet in February of 2021. Since deployment, the first TITAN Fleet has:
- Performed over 7,000 pumping hours;
- Displaced over 10.1 million gallons of diesel;
- Reduced greenhouse gases by 26,400 MT of CO2e as compared to conventional equipment, and;
- Improved well site efficiencies with consistent utilization over 450 hours per month.
At the core of BJ's TITAN Technology is the TITAN Pump, powered by a 5,000-horsepower direct drive natural gas-fired turbine that delivers one of the most efficient 'power to pump' combinations available. Expanding on the success of the TITAN pump technology, BJ has continued to innovate, designing a complimentary set of electric-powered support equipment, including the new 260 bpm TruDuo Electric Blender. This unit will further enhance well site efficiencies and equipment footprint, while enabling TITAN's differentiation in Simulfrac operations.
About BJ Energy Solutions
With a rich legacy beginning in 1872, BJ has 150 years of technology innovation. Today, BJ Energy's strategy is to champion sustainable products and emissions reduction through the investment, development, and commercialization of technologies that reduce carbon footprint. BJ's latest introduction of the TITAN technology platform supports the industry's endeavor to continually improve its environmental impact and social responsibilities. For more information, please visit our website at www.bjenergy.com.
BJ Energy Solutions Company Contact:
Ernesto Bautista III
Chief Financial Officer
ebautista@bjenergy.com
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Latest Addition to Senior Executive Leadership Team, Susan Hennike, to Champion Carhartt's Brand Mission, Values and Heritage
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carhartt, America's family-owned workwear brand since 1889, today announced the appointment of Susan Hennike as the company's new chief brand officer. Hennike brings more than 20 years of experience in global product marketing to Carhartt, throughout which she developed an excellent track record of growing some of the world's most well-known apparel brands. She will report to Linda Hubbard, Carhartt's president and chief operating officer.
As CBO, Hennike will lead the strategic development of multi-year brand strategies that position the company for sustained growth and profitability across matrixed business units. She will oversee and collaborate with Product, Brand and Strategy (PBS) – a team of nearly 200 associates across creative, marketing, product, and R&D, among other workstreams. Her vision for global brand building will help shape an inspiring experience for consumers and associates, while identifying new opportunities to advance the brand and preserve its heritage.
"Susan has an incredible reputation of growing emerging and established apparel brands across diverse audiences and reaching consumers creatively and authentically," said Hubbard. "Her vision will help shape Carhartt's future, improve the experience for all hardworking people and find new ways to reach those who have yet to experience Carhartt."
Hennike joins Carhartt from Bombas where she led the next evolution of the apparel brand's multi-category strategy and vision as chief product officer. Prior to that, she spent 12 years at HANESBRANDS, where she emerged as president of Champion North America. During her tenure at Champion, she led the athletic brand to double digit-growth, oversaw the development of its direct-to-consumer platform and drove all creative content and storytelling for the brand. She has worked with many other notable apparel brands throughout her career, including Victoria's Secret, Nike and Adidas International. Hennike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Ohio.
About Carhartt, Inc.
Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged products for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with approximately 5,400 employees worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company's founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more information, visit www.carhartt.com.
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Plant-Based Energy Beverage Brand Exposes Truth Behind Pumpkin Spice Lattes with Healthier Alternative to Classic Fall Flavor
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yerbaé, the plant-based energy brand and category disruptor, is taking on America's favorite Fall beverage, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL). Today, the brand announced their boldest innovation yet: the first-ever Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink, Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice, which will be available at retailers for a limited-time this Fall. The launch campaign, "See You Latte, PSL!," not only spotlights their new plant-based energy drink, it exposes some of the unhealthy truths that popular PSLs have been sugar-coating for almost two decades. Unlike those PSLs, Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice has zero calories, zero sugar and delivers 160mg of natural caffeine from yerba mate, a South American herb. Plus, it delivers the iconic nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger flavor that has become America's fall favorite.
Yerbaé's new Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink is the latest innovation to join the brand's naturally caffeinated, plant-based energy drink lineup. PSLs have some dark secrets: they actually contain an unhealthy level of sugar (50g+), 14g of fat and as many as 390 calories*. Yerbaé's innovation was created to give people a better-for-you version of their favorite Fall flavor. The new energy drink only has eight ingredients which are non-GMO and plant-based. With no sugar or calories, the smooth release of yerba mate – a revered South American herb and one of nature's cleanest caffeine sources – stimulates the body and focuses the mind. By trading in a PSL, Yerbaé provides good plant-based energy without the guilt that can come with consuming the unhealthy amounts of sugar, artificial ingredients and calories. And consumers can enjoy Yerbaé even more, knowing the packaging is 100% recyclable, unlike PSL's single-use cups, the inevitable name misspellings, the insanely long coffee shop lines and the inflation price hikes that are coming this fall.
"After years of drinking PSLs, I ask myself what is in these Lattes, I was shocked at the answer. They contain an aggressive amount of calories, with significant levels of sugar and to top it off they are filled with artificial ingredients. Karrie and I have always shared a passion for wellness, energy and things that taste great, but we quickly found out that healthier options for Pumpkin Spice fans were almost non-existent," said Todd Gibson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Yerbaé. "So we set out once again to provide an alternative that is uncompromising in delivering an elevated experience, using Non-GMO, plant-based ingredients that we believe people would be proud to drink. Fall into our Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice instead, we believe you will love it!"
To celebrate this moment, Yerbaé is launching its "See You Latte, PSL!" campaign, demonstrating how theirs is the better-for-you successor to unhealthy, sugar-filed, calorie-heavy PSLs. Even though PSLs haven't seen significant change in 20 years, many consumers still don't know the fine print. Yerbaé is setting out to change that, because they believe people should know what they're putting in their bodies. At every touchpoint, the brand will reveal unsavory truths about America's favorite fall beverage, demonstrating how Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice is a cleaner and tasty alternative.
Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink is available for pre-order now on https://yerbae.com/pumpkin-spice and will be available on Amazon and in select Costco stores in Southern California as of September 5th. To find a retailer near you, please visit: https://yerbae.com/pages/find-us. To learn more about Yerbaé, visit https://yerbae.com/.
In 2017, co-founders Todd and Karrie Gibson decided to share their vision with the world of bringing people a clean beverage that provides a purpose in people's lives. This vision led them to the creation of Yerbaé. This company has become an industry pioneer by re-introducing the world to one of our signature ingredients, Yerba mate. This herb allowed us to transform what an enhanced sparking water can do for people. Yerba mate has special properties such as antioxidants and caffeine, that helps stimulate the body and mind. For further information, please visit, www.yerbae.com.
*Source for PSL nutritional facts: https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/418/hot/nutrition
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Offering one deserving family a week-long, all expenses paid, deluxe dude ranch vacation with all the fixin's for up to ten people
WICKENBURG, Ariz., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of its 75th anniversary season, the family-owned-and-operated luxury resort & golf club, Rancho de los Caballeros is inviting families all across the country to join them in celebration with a chance to win the "Ultimate Family Reunion at the Ranch" – a full week of "Horses, Hats & Hospitality" for up to 10 people; a prize package valued at more than $67,000.
Winners of this ultimate family reunion will enjoy all the traditional riding, roping, and wrangling activities you expect to find in "The Dude Ranch Capital of the World" along with championship golf, a refreshing day spa, cozy casita accommodations, fine dining, friendly western hospitality, and the luxury resort atmosphere this ranch has been known for, for generations.
"The last few years many relatives were unable to travel, get together, or see each other face to face," said Sandy Cutler, President of Rancho de los Caballeros, "we want to bring families back together. Our ranch has always been a place where generations of families gather year-after-year to enjoy the great outdoors. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this tradition, and our 75th year together than by offering one lucky family the ultimate dream getaway to join us!"
In fact, 75% of families visiting the ranch are returning guests, drawn to the casual, friendly atmosphere and long-standing traditions like old-fashioned chuck-wagon dinners and camp-fire cookouts under the stars. Even the newest owners of the ranch, who acquired the property in 2021, are a trio of families who have been multigenerational guests of the ranch for decades.
Founded in 1948 in the spirit of the Spanish caballeros, (the "gentlemen on horseback"), Rancho de los Caballeros spans 18,000 sprawling acres across the High Sonoran Desert, just 75-minutes northwest of Phoenix, AZ. This includes over 13,000 horse-rideable acres, endless hiking and biking trails, a championship caliber 18-hole golf course, a western saloon, a fine dining restaurant and casual grill, horse and cattle corals, tennis and pickleball courts, a kids club, heated pool, luxury day spa with an outdoor labyrinth, trap, skeet and sporting clay shooting, archery, axe-throwing, and upscale southwest-style lodging, all with unparalleled desert views.
To win the Rancho de Los Caballeros 75th Anniversary Ultimate Family Reunion at the Ranch, contestants must submit a video application via TikTok, Instagram or Facebook (using the required hashtags listed in the rules) between August 15, 2022, (9:00am EST) and September 15, 2022, (11:59 PM EST). Three finalists will be selected for a final round of competition, culminating with the selection of a winning family on September 30, 2022 and an official announcement soon thereafter.
Video entries should explain why the applicant's family (or any group of 10 friends they love like family) deserves to win the "Ultimate Family Reunion at the Ranch", what's kept them apart, or what it would mean for them to all be together again. An extra tip of the hat will be given for creative western and horse-related themes, music, and costumes. For more information and full contest rules and conditions, visit www.ranchodeloscaballeros.com/reunion
The winner of Rancho de Los Caballeros' 75th Anniversary Ultimate Family Reunion at the Ranch contest will receive the following prize package, (subject to terms, conditions, and blackout dates as noted at www.ranchodeloscaballeros.com/reunion).
All activities are for up to 10 people, with times as noted.
- $7500.00 Cash Prize to use toward travel to the ranch, or for any other purpose
- 7 nights in the resort's newly renovated Maricopa Suite (includes 4 separate connected suites that sleep up to 10 people)
- Championship Golf at Los Caballeros Golf Club for 3 days
- Horseback Riding on trails surrounding the Ranch for 3 days
- Spa Services for 1 day
- Archery
- Skeet, Trap and Sporting Clay Shooting
- Ax Throwing Contest
- Corral cattle in a Team Penning competition
- Savor the Chef's Table —Wine Dinner
- Ranch Exclusive Barbecue Cookout under the starlit sky
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Gourmet dinner in the Private Dining Room
- All taxes and gratuities are included
Total Cash Value: $67,500 USD
Rancho de los Caballeros re-opens for their 2022-23 season on October 1, 2022, and the resort remains open for booking between October 1st-May 31st each year. For more information, visit www.ranchodeloscaballeros.com.
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Rancho de los Caballeros is a historic guest ranch and resort tucked away on 18,000 acres of spectacular Sonoran Desert, just north of Phoenix, AZ. The resort offers authentic western activities, championship golf, a refreshing spa, private casita rooms, and fine dining in a luxury resort atmosphere.
Located in an area known as "The Dude Ranch Capital of the World," Rancho de los Caballeros was founded in 1948 as a family owned and operated ranch resort. Following the true spirit of the Spanish caballeros ("gentlemen on horseback"), the ranch is beloved for its traditions, hospitality and Southwestern setting, leading guests and their families to return every year, staying in one of the ranch's 67 casita rooms or 12 suites.
Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert's hiking trails and beautiful blooming cacti, this ranch resort has everything a guest might want for a dream holiday in Arizona. The ranch features a dizzying array of horse-related activities for riders of all levels, with experts ready to help guests hone their riding skills while enjoying a scenic trail ride. They may also enjoy an acclaimed 18-hole golf course, a heated pool, a luxury day spa, tennis and pickleball courts, trap, skeet and sporting clay shooting, archery and more.
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New, classic fall flavor joins brand's best-selling lineup of CBD products
SMITHS FALLS, ON and NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Martha Stewart CBD unveiled the latest flavor in its CBD portfolio – Pumpkin Spice CBD Wellness Gummies. Inspired by the most recognized flavor of the fall, these new gummies tap into the spirit of the season and are the perfect addition to consumers' favorite fall activities. These limited-edition gummies continue the expansion of the Martha Stewart CBD gummies lineup, which features some of the brands most popular items and flavors, including the Tropical Medley CBD Wellness Gummies™ and Harvest Medley CBD Wellness Gummies™.
"The Pumpkin Spice flavor signifies the beginning of the fall season and I wanted to capture this delicious moment with our CBD gummies," said Martha Stewart. "It's always important and a pleasure to expand our offerings and continue to make CBD convenient and tasty to enjoy, every day."
Debuting this week for $34.99 on marthastewartcbd.com, the limited-edition Pumpkin Spice CBD Wellness Gummies™ were developed by Martha herself, and each Wellness Gummy features exquisite texture and 10mg of pure CBD isolate. CBD Wellness Gummies have never been this exciting and never tasted this good.
The new flavor is a part of Martha's commitment to bringing consumers the products and flavors they love, as well as her continued partnership with Canopy Growth Corporation, a world-leading diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product company.
For more information on these new offerings, please visit marthastewartcbd.com or follow @marthastewartcbd on Instagram. Martha Stewart CBD is now available on an affiliate program. Sign up to participate via the link here: https://bit.ly/3jM0cTh.
Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) is a world-leading diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product company, driven by a passion to improve lives, end prohibition, and strengthen communities by unleashing the full potential of cannabis. Leveraging consumer insights and innovation, Canopy Growth offers product varieties in high-quality dried flower, oil, softgel capsule, infused beverage, edible, and topical formats, as well as vaporizer devices by Canopy Growth and industry-leader Storz & Bickel. Canopy Growth's global medical brand, Spectrum Therapeutics, sells a range of full-spectrum products using its colour-coded classification system and is a market leader in both Canada and Germany. Through Canopy Growth's award-winning Tweed and Tokyo Smoke banners, Canopy Growth reaches its adult-use consumers and has built a loyal following by focusing on top quality products and meaningful customer relationships. Canopy Growth has entered into the health and wellness consumer space in key markets including Canada, the United States, and Europe through BioSteel sports nutrition, and This Works skin and sleep solutions; and has introduced additional hemp derived CBD products to the United States through its First & Free and Martha Stewart CBD brands. Canopy Growth has an established partnership with Fortune 500 alcohol leader Constellation Brands.
Marquee Brands is a leading global brand owner and marketer. Owned by investor funds managed by Neuberger Berman, one of the world's leading employee-owned investment managers, Marquee Brands targets high quality brands with strong consumer awareness and long-term growth potential. Marquee Brands seeks to identify brands in various consumer product segments with the goal of expanding their reach across retail channel, geography and product category while preserving the brand heritage and enhancing the ultimate consumer experience. Through its global team of professionals and partners, Marquee Brands monitors trends and markets in order to grow and manage brands in partnership with retailers, licensees and manufacturers through engaging, impactful strategic planning, marketing, and e-commerce. www.marqueebrands.com. In 2019, Marquee Brands acquired the Martha Stewart brand, which reaches approximately 100 million consumers across all media and merchandising platforms each month. Martha Stewart is the Founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and America's most trusted lifestyle expert and teacher. Her branded products can be found in over 70 million households and have a growing retail presence in thousands of locations.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonanza Goldfields Corp. (OTC:BONZ) is pleased to announce that Marvion™️ will be releasing an exclusive series of Hybrid-DOTs for the new movie The Audition by Phoenix Waters Productions, after the sellout of 2,000 Forensic Psychologist Hybrid-DOTs ("h-DOTs") on Marvion™️ MetaStudio.
Bizhan Tong, Director and Producer of The Audition commented, "I am delighted to be working on the release of 'The Audition' and tell an exciting genre movie with an incredible international cast. Similarly, I am thrilled following the commercial success of 'Forensic Psychologist' h-NFTs and my partnership with Marvion on the upcoming 'Tape' to further showcase how DOTs can become an effective avenue for investors and content creators in the film financing space, by releasing a series of exclusive never-before-seen DOTs to celebrate the release of 'The Audition' as well as fund its sequel to shoot next year."
For more information on Marvion™️ and its h-DOT offerings, please visit www.marvion.media.
About BONZ
Bonanza Goldfields Corporation is a Las Vegas based mining and mineral exploration company, exploring gold and silver properties located in Goldfield, Tonopah and Comstock Mining Districts of Nevada, and the Chloride Mining District of Arizona.
The group is building an ecosystem and a metaverse for the media and entertainment industry that implements and adopts blockchain and NFT technologies, through mergers and acquisitions.
About Marvion™️
Marvion is a metaverse technology company in the media and entertainment industry, focusing on movies, drama, animation, comics, music, and games that provide content and entertainment to adults and children alike. Although most media and entertainment content are digital in nature today, they exist in the real world as intangible assets, such as intellectual property, licenses and contractual rights, with intrinsic value.
Marvion applies blockchain and NFT technologies as tools to disrupt and improve the existing media and entertainment industry and its current practices. The technology underpinning NFTs (non-fungible tokens) has multiple functional use cases, some of which have the power to transform our societies, and some of which may be subject to regulations. Marvion uses NFT technology solely to create a legally-binding digital ownership token (DOT) to both tangible and intangible media and entertainment assets, which our analysis suggests would functionally fall outside any regulatory perimeter.
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About Hybrid DOT (h-DOT)
A h-DOT is an integrated, best in class, digital ownership token (DOT) that contains a smart contract that can execute transactions and also contains the specific legal terms of the intellectual property ownership, license and/or rights. Each Hybrid DOT (h-DOT) contains the following:
- A copy of the SPA for the purchase of the master license.
- Evidence or warranty of ownership of the relevant intellectual property.
- Ownership of the sub-license detailing the rights of the h-DOT holder.
- Image/video/music or other file depending on what the asset is.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Aaron Berlin as a partner in the firm's Chicago office and as a member of the Transactions Department.
Aaron focuses his practice on debt finance and represents both middle-market and large-cap private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in connection with a wide range of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, take-private deals, dividend recapitalizations, out-of-court restructurings, refinancings, and fund financings.
"I am excited to join Winston & Strawn's highly renowned corporate team," said Aaron. "Today's volatile economic environment reinforces the critical importance of borrowers remaining attuned to rapid developments in the debt markets and to incorporating into their financing agreements the necessary flexibility to weather economic headwinds and seize opportunities as they arise. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to help clients navigate the ongoing evolution of the debt markets and the unique challenges they face due to shifting macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions."
Aaron joins a growing cadre of new corporate partners at Winston who are being added across key U.S. markets, including New York, Miami, Washington, D.C., and Houston, as the firm expands its capabilities in high-demand areas such as restructuring, M&A, private equity, and capital markets.
"Aaron has built a highly regarded reputation as a versatile partner with the ability to work seamlessly across a wide range of private equity and borrower-side finance transactions," said Chicago Office Managing Partner Cardelle Spangler. "He joins Winston at an opportune time, as there is a growing need to address a wide range of client demands prompted by today's economic volatility."
Aaron's recent finance work includes:
- Acquisition financing in connection with a $6.6 billion take-private buyout of a technology company by a leading private equity firm.
- Acquisition financing in connection with a cross-border $3.9 billion take-private buyout of a technology company by a leading private equity firm.
- A refinancing transaction in connection with the merger of two private equity sponsor-owned medical practice management organizations.
- A refinancing in connection with the IPO of an existing private equity sponsor-owned software technology company.
"We are excited to welcome Aaron to Winston, as his experience will be particularly instrumental to our clients as we undertake more debt finance activity in this environment," said Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald. "In addition, his deep private equity experience will be invaluable to clients seeking counsel across all types of transactions."
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.
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Latest Addition to Senior Executive Leadership Team, Susan Hennike, to Champion Carhartt's Brand Mission, Values and Heritage
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carhartt, America's family-owned workwear brand since 1889, today announced the appointment of Susan Hennike as the company's new chief brand officer. Hennike brings more than 20 years of experience in global product marketing to Carhartt, throughout which she developed an excellent track record of growing some of the world's most well-known apparel brands. She will report to Linda Hubbard, Carhartt's president and chief operating officer.
As CBO, Hennike will lead the strategic development of multi-year brand strategies that position the company for sustained growth and profitability across matrixed business units. She will oversee and collaborate with Product, Brand and Strategy (PBS) – a team of nearly 200 associates across creative, marketing, product, and R&D, among other workstreams. Her vision for global brand building will help shape an inspiring experience for consumers and associates, while identifying new opportunities to advance the brand and preserve its heritage.
"Susan has an incredible reputation of growing emerging and established apparel brands across diverse audiences and reaching consumers creatively and authentically," said Hubbard. "Her vision will help shape Carhartt's future, improve the experience for all hardworking people and find new ways to reach those who have yet to experience Carhartt."
Hennike joins Carhartt from Bombas where she led the next evolution of the apparel brand's multi-category strategy and vision as chief product officer. Prior to that, she spent 12 years at HANESBRANDS, where she emerged as president of Champion North America. During her tenure at Champion, she led the athletic brand to double digit-growth, oversaw the development of its direct-to-consumer platform and drove all creative content and storytelling for the brand. She has worked with many other notable apparel brands throughout her career, including Victoria's Secret, Nike and Adidas International. Hennike earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Ohio.
About Carhartt, Inc.
Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged products for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with approximately 5,400 employees worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company's founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more information, visit www.carhartt.com.
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HepsiJet's new innovation, which shortens delivery times, has been registered by TURKPATENT.
ISTANBUL, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a "Hepsiburada") (NASDAQ: HEPS), a leading Turkish e-commerce platform, continues to deliver innovation to make the lives of its customers easier. The latest creative solution to raise the bar in e-commerce experience in Türkiye is HepsiJet's new "Multi-Vehicle Route Optimization" technology. Hepsiburada's fast delivery service, HepsiJet, delivers orders from all categories across Türkiye with flexible delivery options and now accelerates its speed with this innovative new feature.
HepsiJet continues innovation with its new 'Multi-Vehicle Route Optimization'
The invention, "Multi-Vehicle Route Optimization" developed by HepsiJet engineering team, eliminates the problems faced in cargo routing to a large extent. This solution allows users to access the delivery management system with mobile or website applications to have orders delivered within a time interval determined by the buyer, supported by an optimization module. If there is more than one type of delivery vehicle at the point of receiving the order, the shipments are grouped according to the priority order and the vehicle types in line with the limits of the destinations. This innovative system has recently been registered by TURKPATENT.
Provides speed and efficiency in deliveries
This innovation creates a model according to the priority of the shipments and distance matrix between the delivery and receiving points of the orders. The system also allows adding special time parameters to the route time in exceptional cases, allowing manual intervention when necessary, and viewing the created route plan via mobile and web applications. HepsiJet's "Multi-Vehicle Route Optimization", with its innovative processes and solutions, provides high efficiency in delivery processes of cargo orders by taking into account possible problems and critical constraints.
The innovation was inspired by 'ant colonies'
In this innovation, HepsiJet engineering team was inspired by the natural miracle and instinct of ant colonies carrying food to their nests. In this system, the location of the distribution center and the vehicle information are included in the planning in addition to the shipment information. All shipping information for the delivery point is then analyzed and the vehicle information, order information and delivery address set are used as constraints on route planning. An innovative multi-vehicle distribution scenario is achieved by calculating the delivery costs of each possible route and making a single route to all locations in the set of delivery addresses. With the addition of the total delivery volume to this plan, the entire delivery process is handled end-to-end in the most efficient way, with the optimal number of vehicles used from the available vehicles.
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So-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law confuses some Florida schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Some Florida schools have moved library books and debated changing textbooks in response to a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” — and some teachers have worried that family pictures on their desks could get them in trouble.
As students return from summer break, educators are cautiously adjusting and waiting to see how the new law governing lessons on gender and sexual orientation will be interpreted and enforced.
The new law, championed by Florida’s GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, bans lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade as well as material that is not deemed age-appropriate. Most educators do not expect a major change in lesson plans — one of the key reasons critics cited in saying the law was unnecessary was that teachers do not cover such subjects in early grades anyway.
But some worry it sets a tone that will leave LGBTQ teachers and kids feeling ostracized.
“The messaging of this law is horrible. It’s toxic, it’s discriminatory,” said Gretchen Robinson, a lesbian high school teacher in Orange County. “It targets, very obviously, LGBTQ students, it ‘others’ them, and that is not OK.”
Workshops about the law that her school district’s legal team held over the summer caused confusion. Some staff said they were told teachers in kindergarten through third grade could not display pride flags or photos of their same-sex spouses. The district later said the law only applied to classroom instruction and that the photos were allowed. It apologized for offering bad guidance with a hypothetical discussion.
Robinson said schools in her area had given out rainbow-colored lanyards and inclusion stickers, but she was not sure whether teachers would continue to wear or display them. She also worried that some teachers will “err on the side of caution and leave stuff out” during lessons.
The law attracted widespread attention and condemnation earlier this year when it worked its way through the Republican-controlled Statehouse. Critics dubbed it “Don’t Say Gay,” though it contains no bans on specific phrases and doesn’t bar material on sexual orientation considered age-appropriate for grades 4 and above.
Opponents say the law would stifle classroom discussion, arguing that it doesn’t clarify what could be deemed inappropriate. It also establishes an enforcement mechanism that invites parents to file lawsuits against districts, potentially heightening tensions between conservatives and school officials.
The Florida debate reflects one that is playing out nationwide, with fights in school boards and state legislatures over what and how children learn about race, gender, sexual orientation and American history. DeSantis and other Republicans have argued parents should be the ones in control of teaching their children about sexual orientation and gender identity.
DeSantis recently addressed some of the concerns at an unrelated news conference, saying: “You know I hear some people say, ‘Wow, school’s coming up. But, you know, Florida, they have parent’s rights in education, they banned CRT (critical race theory), all this stuff. People, how are they gonna know what to teach or whatever?’
“And I’m just thinking to myself, you know, you teach reading, math, science, the basic stuff. And you don’t teach gender ideology, CRT, the sexuality in the elementary schools. That’s not very difficult to know and that’s not very difficult to understand,” he said.
Educators say the state Department of Education has not yet explained clearly how the law will be enforced. In June the agency issued a memo on the law to school district superintendents, but it mostly contained a copy and paste of the legislative text. The agency did not immediately return an email seeking comment from AP.
“The guidance we’re giving people is that it is confusing and we don’t know how it’s going to be interpreted. But what we can do is care for kids and provide the good learning environment that they deserve,” said Andrew Spar, president of the Florida Education Association union.
The law has been at the heart of a discussion over sex education materials in Miami-Dade County, which has the state’s largest school system. Some school board members said new textbooks showed pictures of condoms, diaphragms and intrauterine devices that were too graphic for middle school students.
When school officials sought the board’s approval for the new textbooks in April, after the law had passed, administrators said they would remove chapters that cover gender identity and sexuality. The board members approved the online textbooks, but then reversed their decision last month after coming under public pressure. The board reversed itself again last week to adopt the textbooks without the chapters on gender identity and sexuality.
In Palm Beach County, school officials say they reviewed books and have moved only a handful to a separate section not accessible to children in third grade and younger.
In various school districts, teachers have said they are worried about parents filing complaints over perceived violations while there’s still not much clarity around the new law.
Norma Schwartz, mother of a fifth grader and an eighth grader in Miami-Dade schools, said the law may cause some students, families and teachers to feel targeted.
“It goes against our mission and vision, to empower all children, not make them feel like they don’t belong,” said Schwartz, who is part of the Miami-Dade County Council PTA, which has opposed the law. “As far as parental rights, we are the PTA. We have been around for 100 years. We want parental engagement, we want to empower parents.”
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BEIJING (AP) — China’s central bank trimmed a key interest rate Monday to shore up sagging economic growth at a politically sensitive time when President Xi Jinping is trying to extend his hold on power.
The decision suggested Beijing is temporarily setting aside worries over high debt to act to head off a slump before Xi is expected to try to award himself a third five-year term as Communist Party leader at a meeting this fall.
The ruling party has effectively acknowledged it cannot hit this year’s official 5.5% growth target after anti-virus curbs disrupted trade, manufacturing and consumer spending. A crackdown on excessive borrowing in China’s vast real estate industry triggered a plunge in home sales and construction.
“The momentum of economic recovery has slowed,” a government spokesman, Fu Linghui, said at a news conference. “More efforts are needed to consolidate the foundation of economic recovery.”
The People’s Bank of China cut its rate on a one-year loan to 2.75% from 2.85% and injected an extra 400 billion yuan ($60 billion) into lending markets after growth in factory output and retail sales weakened in July and home sales fell by double digits.
The central bank “seems to have decided it now has a more pressing problem,” Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics said in a report.
The slowdown adds to political headwinds for Xi, China’s most powerful leader since at least the 1980s. He still is widely expected to succeed, but some analysts say he might be forced to compromise by sharing more of his sweeping powers with other party leaders.
Despite downward pressure on growth, party leaders affirmed their commitment to the severe “zero-COVID” strategy in a July 29 statement. It dropped previous references to growth targets after the economy grew by just 2.5% over a year earlier in the first half of 2022.
Growth in factory output in July slowed to 3.8% over a year ago, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous month, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Growth in consumer spending fell to 2.7%, down 0.4 percentage points from June.
Sales of housing and other commercial real estate fell 28.8% from a year earlier.
Beijing is forcing developers to reduce debt levels, which caused economic growth to plunge in mid-2021, disrupting a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The crackdown has bankrupted smaller developers and fueled fears of a default by the biggest, Evergrande Group, which owes $310 billion to banks and bondholders.
The “downward trend” in real estate has a “great impact on economic growth,” said Fu, the government spokesman.
The rate cut and extra money for lending are small compared with China’s $17 trillion-a-year economy, the world’s second-largest. Instead, such changes are widely seen as a signal to the state-owned banking industry to lend more and cut charges for commercial borrowers.
The ruling party is struggling to revive activity after Shanghai, the country’s business capital, and other industrial centers were shut for weeks starting in late March to fight virus outbreaks.
Managers of the Shanghai port, the world’s busiest, say shipping is back to normal, but economists say it might be months before the flow of smartphones, home appliances, consumer electronics and other goods through complex supply lines fully recovers.
A survey of manufacturers released earlier showed activity in July contracted. Indicators of new orders, exports and employment declined.
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Xbox One consoles have sold roughly 50 million units, say documents suggest.
The Microsoft-owned gaming has trailed behind their competitor, Sony’s PlayStation 4 - who sold 117.2 million units - according to papers published as a part of their effort to snatch up Activision Blizzard.
They previously opted not to release their sales figures for the device - which was considered to bomb at their launch when people felt they were too interested in television - but have been forced to in their attempt to by the video game publisher behind some of the world’s most popular titles such as the ‘Call of Duty’, ‘Crash Bandicoot’ and ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ franchises.
The documents - which were revealed as part of a investigation in Brazil to ensure the Bill Gates-founded tech giant was not violating monopoly law by the acquisition - are translated from Portguese and state the PlayStation - which was released in 2013- has flogged “twice as many” as the console, which came out in the same year.
The papers also assert than PlayStation is potentially undefeatable in terms of marketshare as their customers are more likely to display “brand loyalty” and they as say their customers are more loyal than Xbox players.
The estimated total of 58.6 million - if true - would make the Xbox One the 14th biggest selling games console of all time, just after the NES and Nintendo 3DS.
The company’s reluctance to offer their sales numbers comes as the corporation is that they are shifting of a strategy of the Xbox being a service - through their Game Pass and cloud streaming - and their departure “from a strategy of device-centric business” and “towards a more consumer-centric” business model. | https://nordot.app/931898705939742720 | 2022-08-15T14:38:42Z | https://nordot.app/931898705939742720 | false |
NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Music Rights, Inc., one of the world's largest music licensing companies, announces that it has closed on the agreement to go public via a Reverse Merger with Nuvus Gro Corp (OTC: NUVG).
Pro Music Rights intends to Release its Financial statements by August 19, 2022, as well as other detailed information pertaining to the closed reverse merger with Nuvus Gro Corp (OTC: NUVG) via EDGAR.
About Pro Music Rights, Inc. (ProMusicRights.com)
Pro Music Rights the 5th public performance rights organization (PRO) ever formed in the United States. Its licensees include notable companies like TikTok, iHeart Media, Triller, Napster, 7Digital, Vevo, and hundreds of others. Pro Music Rights controls an estimated market share of 7.4% in the United States, representing over 2,500,000 works that feature notable artists such as A$AP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, Lil Yachty, MoneyBaggYo, Larry June, Trae Pound, Sause Walka, Trae Tha Truth, Sosamann, Soulja Boy, Lex Luger, Lud Foe, SlowBucks, Gunplay, OG Maco, Rich The Kid, Fat Trel, Young Scooter, Nipsey Hussle, Famous Dex, Boosie Badazz, Shy Glizzy, 2 Chainz, Migos, Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, Trinidad James, Fall Out Boy, and countless others. For more information, please visit promusicrights.com.
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BOSTON (AP) — Michael Wacha and the last-place Red Sox made short work of the AL East-leading New York Yankees.
Pitching for the first time in almost seven weeks, Wacha returned from a shoulder injury to limit New York to a pair of singles in seven innings, and Boston beat the Yankees 3-0 on Sunday night.
It all lasted 2 hours, 15 minutes — tying for the shortest game between the two teams since 1994.
“I feel like I work better that way,” said Wacha, who took a perfect game into the fifth inning. “That’s the mentality that I was facing: Get back in the dugout as quick as possible and let the guys keep getting a crack at their guy.”
Rafael Devers homered, and Tommy Pham had three hits for the Red Sox, who took two of three from New York — their first win in a multigame series against a division foe in 13 tries.
Officially, Boston is credited with a “series” win when it beat the Orioles in a one-game visit on Thursday. But manager Alex Cora was hesitant to count that one.
“Finally we won against the East,” he said with a smirk. “Or, that’s two in a row. Sorry.”
New York has lost nine of its last 11 games but still has a double-digit lead in the division; the Red Sox are seventh in the race for the AL’s three wild-card spots.
Activated from the injured list earlier in the day and pitching for the first time since June 28, Wacha (7-1) allowed one walk and struck out nine — including major league home run leader Aaron Judge twice.
Ryan Brasier pitched a perfect eighth and Garrett Whitlock pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his fourth save, striking out Judge to end a nine-pitch at-bat and then getting Josh Donaldson on a slow bouncer that second baseman Christian Arroyo bare-handed to make the throw to first and end it.
Jameson Taillon (11-3) allowed three runs on six hits, striking out four to pick up his first loss since July 5.
The Red Sox and Yankees on national television often runs over four hours. But the teams finished in 2:15 on Aug. 3, 2018; they hadn’t played a shorter game since a 2:13 matchup in 1994.
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Judge was 0 for 4 with three strikeouts, snapping a string of 14 straight games of reaching base. He had walked at least twice in each of the previous four games.
“He’s having a heck of a season this year, and he’s one of the best in the league,” Wacha said. “I try to keep the guys off of base in front of him and make quality pitches to that type of guy.”
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Asked about the offense, Cora said, “Tommy did a good job.”
A trade deadline acquisition, Pham doubled and scored Boston’s first run to lead off the bottom of the first. He has 14 hits in 23 at-bats over his last five games, including a walk-off single in the 10th against the Yankees on Friday.
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Devers hit his 25th homer of the season — a two-run shot in the sixth — that was just his second since Aug. 2. It’s his third career 25-homer season, tied with Ted Williams, Tony Conigliaro, Jim Rice and Nomar Garciaparra for most in Red Sox history through his age 25 year.
But Devers also made a big stop at third base in the fifth, when the Yankees had two of their three baserunners in the game for their only real rally.
With runners on first and second and two outs, Kyle Higashioka hit a hard line drive down the third base line that Devers backhanded and threw to first for the out.
“That’s something people don’t often talk about,” Cora said. “(Yankees manager Aaron Boone) always says that he plays like Brooks Robinson against the Yankees. When he hears people say he struggles (on defense), he’s like, ‘Not against us.’”
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Yankees: OF/DH Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles tendon) will take batting practice on Monday at Yankee Stadium. If all goes well, he will begin a minor league rehab assignment.
Red Sox: Kiké Hernández (hip) and Rob Refsnyder (knee) are expected to be activated for the start of the series in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
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Yankees: Gerrit Cole (9-4) will start against Tampa Bay.
Red Sox: After an off day on Monday, the Red Sox open a three-game series against the Pirates. Nick Pivetta is expected to start the opener.
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David Kuznick will be an integral part of both Spiro's executive leadership and finance teams
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiro™, the brand experience agency within the GES Collective, has appointed David Kuznick as their Global Chief Financial Officer. Kuznick will hold a strategic role on Spiro's executive team aiding the company's rapid disruption response and strong future growth trajectory, as well as leading Spiro's finance team.
Before joining Spiro, Kuznick held executive roles at MC2 as Chief Operating Officer and Board Director, and at FoodPrep Solutions, where he served as COO and Board Director. With his executive leadership experience, combined with his time spent as a Partner at Deloitte, Kuznick brings a diverse set of skills and expertise to the Spiro team.
"We are thrilled to welcome David Kuznick to our executive team," says Spiro Global President Jeff Stelmach. "David's extensive experience integrating and running global agencies within the industry, combined with his experience working at a world-class accounting firm, will bring a unique perspective to Spiro."
Spiro is quickly responding to disruption within the industry by leading with innovation and future-focused brand experience design. Kuznick's addition to Spiro's talented team of innovators, thinkers, and creators will continue to transform the business while delivering new solutions for their clients.
Kuznick assumes his new role as Spiro's Global CFO effective immediately.
For more about Spiro, visit www.ThisIsSpiro.com. For more about GES, visit GES.com.
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Fore! Wilmington Country Club is hosting this year's BMW Championship, bringing the best of the best in golf to Delaware starting Thursday, Aug. 16.
The tournament is the second event of three in the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour playoffs in the FedExCup. The outcome of the championship determines which 30 golfers will go on to play at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club for the tour championship.
"The Wilmington Country Club has been part of the fabric of the Delaware and Delaware Valley area since its inception," President of the Wilmington Country Club Melissa Riegel told NBC Sports Philadelphia. "Boosting the economy and providing international exposure was one of several reasons why we agreed to host the BMW Championship."
From Aug. 16 through the 21, golf-lovers can grab tickets to see the top 70 golfers compete in the tournament right before their eyes in the First State.
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki says they expect about 120,000 people to come to the country club over the course of the four days.
"For New Castle County, this is our Super Bowl," New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer said. "It's a chance for the world to see the beautiful community that we have, the beautiful golf course."
Purzycki said he looks forward to the pro golfers seeing Wilmington's character.
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Three-Time Olympian and National Wrestling Hall of Famer Kenny Monday Announced as New Bears' Wrestling Coach; First Full Season Set to Start 2023–24
BALTIMORE , Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the return of NCAA Division I, Varsity-level men's wrestling to Maryland's largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), Morgan State University today announced the hiring of Kenny Monday as the Athletics Department's new men's wrestling coach, effective Aug. 24, 2022. Monday, the first Black wrestler in history to win an Olympic gold medal, is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, three-time Olympian and former NCAA All-American standout, who brings a championship-level coaching pedigree and an expansive yet impressive resume to a Bears' wrestling program looking to restart after a 25-year hiatus. Monday comes to Morgan after serving as the director of wrestling and head wrestling coach at Spire Academy, since 2021.
To date, Morgan remains the only HBCU to offer NCAA Division I Varsity-level wrestling. The first full season of Morgan's new wrestling program is slated for 2023–24.
"Wrestling is officially back at the National Treasure, Morgan State University! With the hiring of Coach Monday and the vast, winning experience he brings from competing at the highest echelons, we are certain to return to our championship glory and become a destination for student-athletes desiring top-level coaching and exceptional academic programs," said David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. "It isn't every day that you can bring in a leader the caliber of Coach Kenny Monday…someone who has successfully competed and coached at the high school, collegiate and professional levels and has won throughout his career. So, when there was a mutual interest in having him become a part of the Morgan family, we made it happen without hesitation."
In October 2021, the University announced its plans to revive the men's wrestling program at Morgan with the support a $2.7-million gift from HBCU Wrestling (HBCUW), a new initiative reestablishing wrestling programs on HBCU campuses. The gift, which is among the largest received from a private donor to the University, provides funding for the program and supports up to nine full scholarships annually.
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The strategic partnership opens new markets for both Quick Heal and RevBits to deliver superior protection to an expanded customer base
MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quick Heal Technologies, a leader in the cybersecurity space, has collaborated with RevBits to address the advanced protection need for an on-premise infrastructure of government organisations. The partnership will help Quick Heal enhance its Seqrite product portfolio while enabling RevBits to expand its market presence in India. The association also aims to help government organizations that prefer to run their critical systems on-premise rather than in the cloud, thereby ensuring that they operate safely and seamlessly without the fear of cyberattacks.
Dr. Sanjay Katkar, Joint MD & CTO, Quick Heal Technologies Ltd, said, "We are delighted to partner with a leading cybersecurity solution provider like RevBits, well-known for its unique three-phase detection method that can protect businesses even from the most sophisticated attacks. It also complements our existing suite of Seqrite security solutions and will help us further strengthen our Seqrite product portfolio to offer the best cybersecurity solutions to our customers. At Quick Heal, we strive to innovate ourselves in sync with the ever-evolving threat landscape and devise solutions that exactly fit this purpose. We will continue collaborating with more such players to augment our products and services, cementing a leadership presence in the market today, tomorrow and beyond."
David Schiffer, CEO, RevBits, said, "We are extremely proud to be selected by a company with the size and reputation of Quick Heal. They are the leading EPS provider in India with 80% of the market share, and their solutions are available in more than 40 countries through international offices and thousands of channel partners. The combination of RevBits technology and the reputation and market coverage of Quick Heal Technologies will definitely prove to be a winning combination. Conservative projections point to additional revenue for RevBits of over $10 million ARR over the next three years, with large upside potential".
Established in 2018, RevBits is a comprehensive cybersecurity company dedicated to providing customers with superior protection and service. RevBits delivers protection against the most sophisticated cyber threats companies face by offering multiple advanced security capabilities that can be administered through a unified security platform. RevBits is headquartered in Mineola, NY, with offices in Princeton, NJ, Boston, MA, London (England), and Antwerp (Belgium). For more information on RevBits please visit www.revbits.com/aboutrevbits.
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Quick Heal Technologies Ltd. (Formerly Known as Quick Heal Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) is a leading IT security solutions company. Each Quick Heal product is designed to simplify IT security management across the length and depth of devices and on multiple platforms. They are customized to suit consumers, small businesses, government establishments and corporate houses. Over a span of 26 years, the company's R&D has focused on computer and network security solutions. The current portfolio of cloud-based security and advanced machine learning-enabled solutions stops threats, attacks and malicious traffic before it strikes. This considerably reduces the system resource usage. The security solutions are indigenously developed in India. Quick Heal Antivirus Solutions, Quick Heal Scan Engine, and the entire range of Quick Heal products are proprietary items of Quick Heal Technologies Ltd.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rocker Melissa Etheridge has found a new stage: The Grammy- and Oscar-winner will unveil a solo show mixing her music and stories off-Broadway.
“Melissa Etheridge: My Window – A Journey Through Life” will play 12 performances only starting Oct. 13 at the midtown multi-stage venue New World Stages.
“While I’ve been telling my life stories through my lyrics and concert tours for many years, this is going to be something new for me,” Etheridge said in a statement.
“I cannot wait to feel the exchange of energy and deep connection that’s provided by an intimate theater experience. That’s going to rock.”
Etheridge, best known for her songs “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One,” has been smitten by theater all her life and even stepped into the Green Day musical “American Idiot” for eight shows in early 2011 on Broadway, replacing Billie Joe Armstrong.
Like Bruce Springsteen’s recent Broadway run, her new show will have songs and stories, “from tales of her childhood in Kansas to her groundbreaking career highlights – with all of life’s hits and deep cuts between,” producers said in a statement.
Etheridge’s career and life have many twists, including winning an Oscar for writing “I Need to Wake Up” from Al Gore’s documentary on global warming, “An Inconvenient Truth,” being diagnosed with breast cancer, coming out when the music industry was less evolved and receiving two Grammys.
The show has been written by Etheridge, with additional material by Linda Wallem-Etheridge, her wife and the co-creator and showrunner for the Emmy Award-winning Showtime series “Nurse Jackie.” It will be directed by Amy Tinkham.
Prior to hitting the New York stage, Etheridge will finish her One Way Out national concert tour and release a graphic novel “Heartstrings” with Z2 Comics.
Etheridge, Springsteen and Armstrong are just a few rock stars who have played New York stages in their own shows, a list that also includes Sting, David Byrne and Sara Bareilles.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ex Populus, the Web3 game developer, has announced the addition of two prominent creators in the NFT space, Deeze and Farokh, as key members of the Ex Populus advisory board. DeezFi and Farokh have both been long-time collaborators with Ex Populus co-founder Soban Saqib (@Sobylife) and have kept a close eye on Ex Populus developments over the past year.
"I'm excited to help Ex Populus become the best Web3 game developer possible. We've been talking closely throughout the last year of building and I've been impressed. Tobias, Soby, and the rest of the team have a grand vision for the space and the team to pull it off. I believe gaming + social applications are what will bring the next 10,000,000+ people to the web3 space and I'm stoked to help in this mission," said Deeze, Director of Vibes at Fractional
Farokh and Deeze will provide additional guidance and insight to the Ex Populus team on all of their projects moving forward to maximize the potential that Web3 communities will play Ex Populus games and embrace the related NFT collections. Ex Populus has continued to attract A-list talent to its Advisory Board throughout 2022, a clear signal that the company is quickly climbing the ranks of elite Web3 game companies.
"As someone who is passionate about onboarding people into Web3 and building communities, I am looking forward to helping Ex Populus onboard gamers into space. I am happy to provide my insights to this amazing team, who has shown that they are capable to attract world-class game and animated film talent to their growing team," said Farokh, co-creator of Rug Radio
"Thanks to my co-founder, Soby, we are privileged and delighted to have Deeze and Farokh join our counsel of key industry talent to provide their insights and influence the direction of the company and its games," said Tobias Batton, co-founder and CEO of Ex Populus.
Ex Populus is backed by Animoca, Com2US, CMS, CitizenX and several other prominent game and Web3 investors. The company has sold out multiple collectible drops over the past year including LAMO action figures, The Decentralized Autonomous GigaUnits trading cards and is expected to drop Mike Tyson's Iron Pigeons trading card set when their first game, Final Form, hits early access later this year.
About Ex Populus
The Ex Populus Vision is to bring joy to people around the globe with the world's most compelling games and entertainment at the highest level possible. Ex Populus' mission is to work with the next generation of elite content creators and bring their games to Web3 and the Metaverse.
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‘State Budgets signal intent to raise capex outlays’
NIPFP study shows major States looking to rein in revenue deficits this fiscal
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States are looking to ramp up capital spending and rein in revenue deficits this year as they chart a return to the path of fiscal consolidation following the pandemic shock, and have even factored in the loss of GST Compensation from the Centre, an analysis of major States’ 2022-23 Budgets shows.
A study of 18 major States’ Budgets by the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) shows that although they have factored in slower growth this year compared with 2021-22, the State governments aim to reduce revenue spending by 0.13% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and increase capex by 0.24% of GSDP.
As per their Budget estimates, the States aim to increase revenue spending by an aggregate ₹3.5 lakh crore and capital expenditure by ₹1.21 lakh crore in 2022-23, over last year’s numbers. If successful, this would help increase the share of States’ capital spending marginally from the 2-2.5% of GSDP levels that it has been hovering around for a long time, according to the study’s authors.
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“States have resumed following the path of fiscal consolidation post COVID-19 and success in achieving revenue as well as expenditure targets set in the budget of 2022-23 could help them control deficits and debts,” NIPFP associate professor Sacchidananda Mukherjee concluded on the basis of the 18 States’ Budget math.
The 18 major States included in the analysis are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Odisha, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand and Rajasthan.
On a combined basis, these States have pegged GSDP growth at current market prices to be 12.1% for 2022-23 compared with 14% clocked in 2021-22 as per revised estimates and 3.6% in the COVID-hit year of 2020-21.
“As compared to average annual growth rate achieved during 2016-19, post-pandemic recovery in economic growth rate has not been observed for four States in 2021-22 — Bihar, Goa, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh. In budget estimates of 2022-23, except Goa, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, all States project a fall in growth rate of GSDP as compared to 2021-22,” the paper’s authors noted, adding that States had adopted a cautious approach in projecting budget estimates of 2022-23.
While their consolidated fiscal deficit in 2022-23 is projected at 3.29% of GSDP, in line with the Finance Commission’s prescribed glide path of 3.3% of GSDP for the year, they hope to bring down the share of revenue deficit in their fiscal gap sharply from 50.3% in 2020-21, to 16.% this year. Revenue deficit accounted for 32.4% of these States’ fiscal deficit in 2021-22.
While States have projected a 12.8% growth in total expenditure in 2022-23, 9.77 percentage points lower than the growth in 2021-22, they have set an aggressive target to contain revenue expenditure growth to 11.7% from 19.6% experienced in 2021-22.
State finances showed signs of improvement in 2021-22 after two consecutive years of fiscal stress during 2019-20 and 2020-21, aided by improved revenue mobilisation which helped States increase spending as well as reduce revenue and fiscal deficits in 2021-22, the NIPFP study noted.
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L-G dedicates 16 DDA parks to unsung heroes of freedom struggle
It aims to make the coming generations ‘more aware’ of their contributions
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Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena dedicated 16 Delhi Development Authority (DDA) parks to as many unsung and forgotten heroes of the Indian freedom struggle on the occasion of Independence Day here on Monday.
The idea behind renaming the parks, located across the city and frequented by citizens on a daily basis, was to make the current and coming generations “more aware” of the contribution of the great people who sacrificed their lives for the freedom struggle, Raj Niwas stated.
Some of the renamed parks included the District Park located at R-Block, Greater Kailash-I which has been named Asaf Ali Park; the District Park, Sector-B, Vasant Kunj which will now be known as Avadh Behari Park; the local park at Sector-C, Vasant Kunj, now named “Master Amir Chand Park” and the District Park at Jasola which will now be known as “Lala Har Dayal Park” among others.
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Historical narrative
“This step, apart from being a gesture of small tribute, was also an effort to etch their names in an otherwise lopsided historical narrative,” the L-G said at the event which had north east Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, South Delhi BJP MP Ramesh Biddhuri, East Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, and Rohini BJP MP Vijender Gupta, in attendance.
Women cab drivers
Mr. Saxena also launched driving skill training for women trainee cab drivers which, the L-G said, was an initiative aimed at instilling a sense of security among women passengers. It also seeks to ensure that 1,000 women cab drivers are behind the wheels of city cabs in the coming year.
Mr. Saxena also launched driving skill training for 50 women cab drivers at the Institute of Driving and Traffic Research (IDTR) at Sarai Kale Khan in a move aimed at increasing the ratio of women drivers in Delhi’s public transport sector. It will also help in ensuring the safety of women passengers in the Capital. The L-G also flagged off a fleet of 40 electric cabs with women drivers behind the wheels.
The L-G administered Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five pledges (Panch Pran) for 2047 which include, making a developed India, removing any sign of servility, pride in our rich heritage, unity in uplifting the nation and fulfilling duties as citizens.
New avenues
“The driving training programme for women drivers will open up new employment avenues for women and make them self-reliant. I am hopeful that the public transport sector in Delhi will have 50% of women drivers in the coming years,” Mr. Saxena said.
Lauding the electric car fleet aggregator, Blu Smart, for roping in women drivers, the L-G said that while electric cars would contribute to protection of the environment, women cab drivers would ensure the safety of women passengers.
Under the scheme, women can register directly with the transport department or be roped-in by private cab aggregators. All women drivers are being provided free training by the IDTR with the cost of the training being borne by the Transport Department and aggregators in a 50-50% ratio.
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First source of electronic health record data available on platform provides life science organizations with deeper clinical insights for therapy optimization
BOSTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadia, the leading data analytics platform for healthcare and life sciences, today announced its availability through Prognos Marketplace. Prognos is solving for disconnected, siloed data that cannot interoperate and leaves an incomplete view of the patient, including lab results, prescription information, and medical claims. Arcadia is the first source of electronic health record (EHR) data to be included in the platform, delivering deeper clinical insights that will enable Prognos' life science customers to optimize and accelerate therapy strategies.
Arcadia Research Data is built on an active EHRs and claims-based patient population data that feature comprehensive visibility across payers, multiple sites of care, and the entire clinical patient journey.
Prognos Marketplace will enable linking and access to Arcadia's de-identified RWD data to drive insights for life sciences research to improve health/patient outcomes.
"We are pleased to democratize access to health data at scale by joining Prognos' data partner ecosystem," said Jim Robbins, SVP of Life Sciences at Arcadia. "The clinical information available in our EHR data will enable these organizations to gather deeper, more accurate medical assessments that can accelerate the advancement of new, life-saving therapies to millions of patients."
"Prognos' life science customers can now include Arcadia's data in their cohort searches and purchase record-level data to inform therapy targeting, map the patient journey, and support therapy launch and commercialization efforts," said Sundeep Bhan, CEO at Prognos Health. "Providing the ability to combine patients' data across all data types including lab, claims, pharmacy, EHR, mortality, and SDoH data is critical to improving patient outcomes."
Connect with Arcadia at ICPE in Copenhagen to learn more about how their data can support biopharmaceutical research. Learn more at arcadia.io/rwd.
About Prognos
Prognos Marketplace houses harmonized lab test results from trusted sources integrated with large sources of prescriptions and medical claims. There are more than 200 billion health records for 325 million de-identified patients, with new data sources being added continually. Users can create and refine patient cohorts and then buy healthcare data through a single contract. All data purchased is available on the Datavant token, making it interoperable with other patient-level data that has been tokenized using Datavant. To learn more, visit prognoshealth.com
About Arcadia
Arcadia is dedicated to happier, healthier days for all. We transform data into powerful insights that deliver results. Through our partnerships with the nation's leading health systems, payers, and life science companies, we are growing a community of innovation to improve care, maximize value, and confront emerging challenges. For more information, visit arcadia.io.
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Plant-Based Energy Beverage Brand Exposes Truth Behind Pumpkin Spice Lattes with Healthier Alternative to Classic Fall Flavor
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yerbaé, the plant-based energy brand and category disruptor, is taking on America's favorite Fall beverage, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL). Today, the brand announced their boldest innovation yet: the first-ever Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink, Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice, which will be available at retailers for a limited-time this Fall. The launch campaign, "See You Latte, PSL!," not only spotlights their new plant-based energy drink, it exposes some of the unhealthy truths that popular PSLs have been sugar-coating for almost two decades. Unlike those PSLs, Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice has zero calories, zero sugar and delivers 160mg of natural caffeine from yerba mate, a South American herb. Plus, it delivers the iconic nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger flavor that has become America's fall favorite.
Yerbaé's new Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink is the latest innovation to join the brand's naturally caffeinated, plant-based energy drink lineup. PSLs have some dark secrets: they actually contain an unhealthy level of sugar (50g+), 14g of fat and as many as 390 calories*. Yerbaé's innovation was created to give people a better-for-you version of their favorite Fall flavor. The new energy drink only has eight ingredients which are non-GMO and plant-based. With no sugar or calories, the smooth release of yerba mate – a revered South American herb and one of nature's cleanest caffeine sources – stimulates the body and focuses the mind. By trading in a PSL, Yerbaé provides good plant-based energy without the guilt that can come with consuming the unhealthy amounts of sugar, artificial ingredients and calories. And consumers can enjoy Yerbaé even more, knowing the packaging is 100% recyclable, unlike PSL's single-use cups, the inevitable name misspellings, the insanely long coffee shop lines and the inflation price hikes that are coming this fall.
"After years of drinking PSLs, I ask myself what is in these Lattes, I was shocked at the answer. They contain an aggressive amount of calories, with significant levels of sugar and to top it off they are filled with artificial ingredients. Karrie and I have always shared a passion for wellness, energy and things that taste great, but we quickly found out that healthier options for Pumpkin Spice fans were almost non-existent," said Todd Gibson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Yerbaé. "So we set out once again to provide an alternative that is uncompromising in delivering an elevated experience, using Non-GMO, plant-based ingredients that we believe people would be proud to drink. Fall into our Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice instead, we believe you will love it!"
To celebrate this moment, Yerbaé is launching its "See You Latte, PSL!" campaign, demonstrating how theirs is the better-for-you successor to unhealthy, sugar-filed, calorie-heavy PSLs. Even though PSLs haven't seen significant change in 20 years, many consumers still don't know the fine print. Yerbaé is setting out to change that, because they believe people should know what they're putting in their bodies. At every touchpoint, the brand will reveal unsavory truths about America's favorite fall beverage, demonstrating how Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice is a cleaner and tasty alternative.
Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink is available for pre-order now on https://yerbae.com/pumpkin-spice and will be available on Amazon and in select Costco stores in Southern California as of September 5th. To find a retailer near you, please visit: https://yerbae.com/pages/find-us. To learn more about Yerbaé, visit https://yerbae.com/.
In 2017, co-founders Todd and Karrie Gibson decided to share their vision with the world of bringing people a clean beverage that provides a purpose in people's lives. This vision led them to the creation of Yerbaé. This company has become an industry pioneer by re-introducing the world to one of our signature ingredients, Yerba mate. This herb allowed us to transform what an enhanced sparking water can do for people. Yerba mate has special properties such as antioxidants and caffeine, that helps stimulate the body and mind. For further information, please visit, www.yerbae.com.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 15, 2022
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* Until 1130 AM CDT.
* At 930 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
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The Block forced to shut down filming after disturbing discovery in house
The Block was immediately shut down after a contestant made a potentially deadly discovery during demolition.
Melbourne plumber Tom made a startling discovery on Monday night towards the end of the demolition process for he and wife Sarah-Jane's guest bedroom.
'As soon as I saw it, I'm like: "Oh god, here we go, more delays,"' he explained.
The Block was immediately shut down during Monday night's episode after a contestant made a potentially deadly discovery during demolition
The Block crew moved quickly once the deadly substance was spotted and identified as asbestos.
'They shut our house down, and rightfully so asbestos is very dangerous,' Tom explained.
Hours later site foreman Keith Schleiger and Dan Reilly returned to the site to give the all-clear that work could resume.
Melbourne plumber Tom (left) made a startling discovery while nearing the end of the demolition process for he and wife Sarah-Jane's guest bedroom. Pictured together
Dan offered some explanation as to why the asbestos hadn't been spotted before the houses were handed over to the contestants.
'In this location, under the fireplace and used as formwork, it's very hard to locate. That's why we didn't find it - Tom's done the right thing in alerting us,' he said.
Channel Nine's new season of The Block is trouncing the competition.
Hours later Keith and Dan returned to the site to give the all-clear that work could resume
The reality TV home make-over series scored an impressive 984,000 viewers on Sunday, making it the most popular entertainment program of the night.
Elsewhere in the episode, actress Sharon Johal was fuming when she and partner Ankur's bathroom came dead last at reveals.
The Block continues Tuesday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine
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- Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier this week, in what was a highly controversial move.
- China views the island as part of its territory, but Taiwan officials oppose that.
- Political analysts have warned that Pelosi's decision to visit Taiwan could undermine U.S.-China relations.
China on Friday imposed sanctions on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family in response to what the Foreign Ministry described as an "egregious provocation."
Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier this week, in what was a highly controversial move. China views the island as part of its territory, but Taiwan has been governed independently since 1949, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
China repeatedly voiced its opposition to Pelosi's trip to the disputed island, but the U.S. official decided not to cancel her plans.
"In disregard of China's grave concerns and firm opposition, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi insisted on visiting China's Taiwan region. This constitutes a gross interference in China's internal affairs. It gravely undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, seriously tramples on the one-China principle, and severely threatens peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait," a ministry spokesperson said in a statement.
"In response to Pelosi's egregious provocation, China decides to adopt sanctions on Pelosi and her immediate family members in accordance with relevant laws of the People's Republic of China," they added.
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The statement did not include specific details about the nature of the sanctions.
Political analysts have warned that Pelosi's decision to visit Taiwan could ratchet up U.S.-China tensions. This relationship has been strained for years over issues such as Taiwan, the world economy and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
In a phone call last month, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden not to "play with fire" over Taiwan. The White House said in a statement that U.S. policy had not changed and that it "strongly opposes unilateral efforts to change the status quo or undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."
Pelosi is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island in 25 years. Her trip also split positions among U.S. lawmakers, with some questioning the timing of the visit.
During the trip, which was part of a broader diplomatic journey through Asia, Pelosi said Taiwan is an emblem of democracy and a model for the region.
In another show of Beijing's ire over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China's military has been conducting its largest-ever military drills near the island.
Taiwanese defense officials have said the exercises are "highly provocative" and added that they are monitoring the moves. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/china-sanctions-pelosi-over-trip-to-taiwan-says-visit-was-an-egregious-provocation/3811800/ | 2022-08-15T15:05:57Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/china-sanctions-pelosi-over-trip-to-taiwan-says-visit-was-an-egregious-provocation/3811800/ | true |
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — With school returning, the KTVE/KARD family decided to take a trip down memory lane by providing their first day of school pictures. Be sure to watch the video above and enjoy.
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarsier Pharma, an advanced clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for blinding ocular diseases, today announced development of TRS02, a slow-release formulation of TRS for intravitreal injection, to treat retinal diseases.
TRS is a breakthrough proprietary and patented technology platform, which is a new bio-inspired small molecule, with a novel and attractive anti-inflammatory Mechanism-of-Action. It is currently being evaluated in a phase III clinical trial of TRS01 eye drops in patients with non-infectious anterior uveitis & uveitic glaucoma. TRS02, is a slow-release formulation of TRS intended to be injected to the back of the eye for treatment of back-of-the-eye indications with underlying inflammatory pathology, such as posterior uveitis (intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis), Diabetic Macular Edema, Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, and dry-Age-related Macular Degeneration. TRS02 is currently in pre-IND (Investigational New Drug) stage of development and is being further developed towards IND submission.
"We recently achieved significant pre-clinical milestones in TRS02 development, which is a major leap and provides a clearer path towards IND submission. With the unmet medical need in retinal diseases, the advancement of TRS02 development as a steroid-free anti-inflammatory agent for the back-of-the-eye, offers high potential for the benefit of patients", said COO of Tarsier, Ms. Zohar Milman.
Dr. Daphne Haim-Langford, CEO & Chairperson of Tarsier Pharma, added: "Tarsier is an Ophthalmic company focusing on developing technologies to save sight for patients struggling with blinding diseases. Together with our lead candidate, TRS01 eye drop formulation for front of the eye, TRS02 will enable the treatment of back-of-the-eye devastating diseases."
About Tarsier Pharma
Tarsier Pharma is a phase-3 pharmaceutical company, focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of first-in-class pharmaceutical therapies to treat ocular back and front of the eye blinding diseases. TRS is a bio-inspired breakthrough proprietary technology platform, based on a new chemical entity with novel mechanism of action, that demonstrated safety and efficacy in a rare debilitating and blinding indication. Currently Tarsier is running TRS4VISION phase-3 clinical trial in subjects with non-infectious anterior uveitis including uveitic glaucoma, and IND enabling studies with its TRS02 formulation for retinal diseases.
Lead product candidate for uveitic glaucoma
Non-infectious uveitis is an autoimmune blinding ocular inflammation, considered the third leading cause of blindness in the developed world. Tarsier's TRS01 is a potent fast-acting immunomodulator, delivered as eye drops, for the treatment of non-infectious anterior uveitis in patients with uveitic glaucoma – that is considered an end-stage condition of uveitis. Once a uveitis patient has also developed glaucoma (uveitic glaucoma), the only available treatments for active inflammation, which are steroids, should be avoided due to their side effects of expediting glaucoma and vision loss. Thus, TRS01 has the potential to become the standard of care for uveitic glaucoma.
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- The Fed has a good chance of not tanking the economy and achieving a soft landing, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said.
- Markets lately have been making the opposite bet, namely that a hawkish Fed will hike rates so much that an economy will fall into a recession.
St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said Tuesday that he still thinks the economy can avoid a recession, even though he expects the central bank will need to keep hiking rates to control inflation.
"I think that inflation has come in hotter than what I would have expected during the second quarter," the central bank official said during a speech in New York. "Now that that has happened, I think we're going to have to go a little bit higher than what I said before."
The fed funds rate, which is the central bank's benchmark, likely will have to go to 3.75%-4% by the end of 2022, Bullard estimated. It currently sits at 2.25%-2.5% following four rate hikes this year. The rate sets the level banks charge each other for overnight lending but feeds through to many adjustable-rate consumer debt instruments.
Nevertheless, Bullard said the Fed's credibility in its dedication to fight inflation will help it avoid tanking the economy.
Bullard compared the Fed's current situation to the problems central banks faced in the 1970s and early '80s. Inflation is now running at the highest points since 1981.
He expressed confidence that the Fed today will not have to drag the economy into a recession the way then-Chairman Paul Volcker did in the early 1980s.
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"Modern central banks have more credibility than their counterparts in the 1970s," Bullard said during a speech in New York. "Because of this … the Fed and the [European Central Bank] may be able to disinflate in an orderly manner and achieve a relatively soft landing."
Markets lately have been making the opposite bet, namely that a hawkish Fed will hike rates so much that an economy that already has endured consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth will fall into a recession. Government bond yields have been heading lower, and the spread between those yields has been compressing, generally a sign that investors are taking a dim view of future growth.
In fact, futures pricing indicates that the Fed will have to follow its rate increases this year with cuts as soon as the summer of 2023.
But Bullard argued that the ability for the Fed to steer the economy toward a soft landing rests largely on its credibility, specifically whether the financial markets and the public believe the Fed has the will to stop inflation. He differentiated that from the 1970s era when the Fed enacted rate hikes when faced with inflation but quickly backed off.
"That credibility didn't exist in the earlier era," he said. "We have a lot more credibility than we used to have."
Bullard will appear Wednesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box" starting at 7:30 a.m. ET. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/feds-james-bullard-expresses-confidence-that-the-economy-can-achieve-a-soft-landing/3806342/ | 2022-08-15T15:06:34Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/feds-james-bullard-expresses-confidence-that-the-economy-can-achieve-a-soft-landing/3806342/ | true |
State owned oil company announces $48.4 billion net income during second quarter when gas prices hit record highs. | https://www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/584310 | 2022-08-15T15:07:02Z | https://www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/584310 | false |
Driving while high: NJ cannabis industry holds keys to message
A survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found 95% of respondents feel there is some sort of danger in driving a car while over the legal alcohol limit, but fewer than 7 in 10 felt the same way about consuming cannabis before getting behind the wheel.
That's something New Jersey needs to consider as it continues to shape its recreational marijuana industry, according to Pam Fischer, senior director of external engagement for the Governors Highway Safety Association.
GHSA's message is not to not consume marijuana at all, but just to recognize that once a person has pot in their system, while the feeling may not hit them in the same way as alcohol, they are still legally impaired.
"You can inhale it, you can smoke it, you can ingest it, you can drink it, and each one of these affects people in different ways. So we need folks to understand that there is an impairing factor that affects safe driving," Fischer said. "We have to change that social norm, to get folks to understand that it isn't safe, it isn't safe for themselves, their passengers, and others on the road."
Trauma center data cited by Fischer indicates that since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the presence of THC has been detected in about a third of all drivers involved in fatal crashes nationwide.
Add to that the anecdotal evidence of earlier states to legalize marijuana, such as Colorado, that have seen collision and fatality stats tick up, and Fischer sees a problem the Garden State needs to address.
"There's more research that we know that's needed in this, because we're still really in the infancy of legalized cannabis across the nation in the 18 states where we have it," she said.
Luckily, Fischer said, cannabis industries in other states have been receptive to helping government agencies — take, for instance, the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety — educate the public about the dangers.
Retailers know marijuana consumers tend to be reluctant to take their messaging from the government, according to Fischer, but they also don't want people to use their product, get out on the roads, and cause a crash.
So where the marketplace is newer, like New Jersey, Fischer said productive discussions must continue.
"Sit down across the table with the industry to talk about how to best message, to reach consumers, so that we can change the social norm and change the culture," she said.
For more information and education on the dangers of cannabis behind the wheel, Fischer suggested checking out the website for the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving.
Patrick Lavery is a reporter and anchor for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at patrick.lavery@townsquaremedia.com
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Event Specialists to Provide Premium Concierge Service to Simplify the Search for Business-grade Venues
ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dinova Inc., the authority in business dining, today announced the launch of Dine Assist. The complimentary, premium concierge service for corporate enterprise partners will provide assistance for booking private dining events at high quality restaurants.
"We continue to augment our platform to support the needs of our customers and serve as a time saver for meeting planners," stated Alison Quinn, CEO of Dinova. "With an uptick in corporate dining for meetings, celebrations and holiday events, Dine Assist is launching at the ideal time to further support the needs of our corporate clients."
The new Dine Assist service will provide one-on-one support with a dedicated event specialist to find quality venues that fits specific needs including budget, available dates, tastes, dietary restrictions, and special requests. The concierges are experts in both private dining operations and the Dinova restaurant venues, which include over 21,000 in-network restaurants. The stakes are higher with business dining so the vetted restaurants are sure to meet the needs and achieve a high satisfaction rating.
From a list of several options meeting the specific criteria, the meeting organizers will be introduced to the venue. All booking and contract processes are handled directly from that point.
With more than 500 corporate customers, the Dinova platform is the only dining management tool that allows companies to:
- Gain visibility into company's dining spend
- Achieve T&E savings with the Dinova rebate program
- Incentivize employees to dine in-network, as employees can earn perks for themselves
- Onboard employees with ease no software or technology to learn, program onboarding is simple and user friendly
And now, reserve the best, high quality venue option with Dine Assist. Find more information about the program www.dinova.com/dine-assist.
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Cancer hospital to open by November in Belagavi
KLE society will build network of hospitals, says Kore
KLE society’s cancer hospital will start functioning by November, chairman Prabhakar Kore said in Belagavi on Monday.
The 200-bed hospital will provide treatment to all types of cancer and other diseases at affordable rates. The society will also open hospitals in Pune and Hubballi in a few months, he said at the independence day celebrations in the society premises.
I had taken a decision in the first KLE society meeting in 1984 to build a network of hospitals. We are taking all steps towards that, he said. He claimed that the hospitals run by the society had treated over 1.5 crore outpatients and over 12 lakh in patients till now. We have also administered COVID vaccines to over 50,000 people.
He asked young people to recall the contribution of freedom fighters. Belagavi district has had a high number of freedom fighters. I come from a family of freedom fighters, he said. He recalled that Mahatma Gandhiji had visited Belagavi district seven times for various purposes.
Brigadier Joydeep Mukherji, MLIRC, KAHER V-C Vivek Saoji, registrar V.A. Kothiwale, hospital MD and CEO M.V. Jali, and others were present.
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Non-violence freedom movement model to world: Ashok
At Independence Day celebrations in Mandya, Revenue Minister says Mysugar factory to start operations from this month
Describing the non-violence movement for the country’s independence by Mahatma Gandhi as a model to the entire world, Minister for Revenue R. Ashok on Monday recalled the contributions of many freedom fighters from Mandya for the country’s freedom.
Hoisting the national tricolor at the 76 th Independence Day celebrations at the district stadium in Mandya, Mr. Ashok said the non-violence movement and Satyagraha agitations forced the British to leave the country, thus making India an independent nation. “Our freedom struggle is a model to the whole world,” he opined.
He said the defunct Mysugar factory in Mandya will start operations from this month as all steps in this regard had been taken. A sum of ₹50 crore was announced in the 2022-23 budget, he added.
Addressing the issues concerning hygiene in rural areas, Mr. Ashok said land has been identified in 231 GPs for handling solid wastes. The homeless in Mandya will get Ashraya houses as 244 acres of land has been identified for constructing the houses. As many as 2.92 lakh families got RTCs, income and caste certificates this year, he said.
Notification has been issued for declaring 137 villages as revenue villages, he said. More than 20,000 applications had been received at 309 Grama One centres in the district, he added.
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Gehlot defends public welfare schemes in Rajasthan
One crore people in the State are present getting pensions in different segments, he says
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said the public welfare schemes launched by his government could not be termed freebies as they provided social security to the people and extended support to the poor and needy.
Mr. Gehlot said one crore people in the State were at present getting pensions in different segments.
Mr. Gehlot’s remarks in his speech at the Independence Day function at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here came as a reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statement cautioning the people against the revadi (freebie) culture under which votes were sought by promising freebies. Mr. Modi had affirmed that this could prove “very dangerous” for the development of the country.
Mr. Gehlot said weekly payments were made to the poor and the elderly in developed countries and it was the responsibility of the government to implement schemes for welfare of citizens.
“The Rajasthan model for healthcare and social security should be adopted at the national level and the Centre should make available similar facilities to all people in the country,” he said.
Without making a direct reference to the death of a Dalit boy who was allegedly assault by a teacher in Jalore district, Mr. Gehlot said those who talked about religion should also pay attention to the discrimination faced by Dalits and tribals.
“If we want democracy to function, our biggest concern should be elimination of untouchability, persecution and inequality,” he said.
The Chief Minister said tolerance should be promoted as an “essential element” of democracy and the Opposition should not be treated as an enemy, as the governments at the Centre and in different States were formed and run on the basis of ideology.
At another function of the Pradesh Congress Committee at Shaheed Smarak here, Mr. Gehlot said the party workers were getting full respect within the organisation and there was no basis for questioning it.
He said some leaders were trying to instigate the party workers on the issue, but it would not affect the ruling party in the State.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ex Populus, the Web3 game developer, has announced the addition of two prominent creators in the NFT space, Deeze and Farokh, as key members of the Ex Populus advisory board. DeezFi and Farokh have both been long-time collaborators with Ex Populus co-founder Soban Saqib (@Sobylife) and have kept a close eye on Ex Populus developments over the past year.
"I'm excited to help Ex Populus become the best Web3 game developer possible. We've been talking closely throughout the last year of building and I've been impressed. Tobias, Soby, and the rest of the team have a grand vision for the space and the team to pull it off. I believe gaming + social applications are what will bring the next 10,000,000+ people to the web3 space and I'm stoked to help in this mission," said Deeze, Director of Vibes at Fractional
Farokh and Deeze will provide additional guidance and insight to the Ex Populus team on all of their projects moving forward to maximize the potential that Web3 communities will play Ex Populus games and embrace the related NFT collections. Ex Populus has continued to attract A-list talent to its Advisory Board throughout 2022, a clear signal that the company is quickly climbing the ranks of elite Web3 game companies.
"As someone who is passionate about onboarding people into Web3 and building communities, I am looking forward to helping Ex Populus onboard gamers into space. I am happy to provide my insights to this amazing team, who has shown that they are capable to attract world-class game and animated film talent to their growing team," said Farokh, co-creator of Rug Radio
"Thanks to my co-founder, Soby, we are privileged and delighted to have Deeze and Farokh join our counsel of key industry talent to provide their insights and influence the direction of the company and its games," said Tobias Batton, co-founder and CEO of Ex Populus.
Ex Populus is backed by Animoca, Com2US, CMS, CitizenX and several other prominent game and Web3 investors. The company has sold out multiple collectible drops over the past year including LAMO action figures, The Decentralized Autonomous GigaUnits trading cards and is expected to drop Mike Tyson's Iron Pigeons trading card set when their first game, Final Form, hits early access later this year.
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Rock icon Melissa Etheridge announces solo off-Broadway show
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AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Melissa Etheridge has found a new stage. The Grammy- and Oscar-winner will unveil a solo show mixing her music and stories this fall off-Broadway. “Melissa Etheridge: My Window – A Journey Through Life” will play 12 performances only starting Oct. 13 at the midtown multi-stage venue New World Stages. Etheridge, best known for her songs “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One,” has been smitten by theater all her life and even stepped into the Green Day musical “American Idiot” for eight shows in early 2011 on Broadway, replacing Billie Joe Armstrong. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/15/rock-icon-melissa-etheridge-announces-solo-off-broadway-show/ | 2022-08-15T15:17:05Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/15/rock-icon-melissa-etheridge-announces-solo-off-broadway-show/ | true |
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regression Games, the AI gaming and esports company, today announced it has closed $4.2M in seed funding led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) with participation from Andreesen Horowitz (a16z), BBQ Capital, Roosh Ventures, and various angel investors to bring the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to gaming and esports. Regression Games plans to use the new capital to grow their engineering team and accelerate the development of their initial platform to test AI-driven gaming, in partnership with existing games and game studios.
Regression Games is building the platform and ecosystem to make AI gaming and esports accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The platform will enable players to write code and AIs that control characters, debug strategies in real-time, compete for prizes in tournaments and top spots on leaderboards, and collaborate with friends to build the best bots possible. Rather than traditional game playing where players utilize a controller or mouse and keyboard, Regression Games users will program algorithms and machine learning models to battle others. The AI platform will be made to integrate with both existing games and original games developed by Regression Games. With more than 3.2 billion gamers around the world, 175 US collegiate esport programs, and over 47% of US high schools teaching computer science, this intersection of gaming and coding is poised to grow over the years to come. By 2028, the video game industry is estimated to be worth over $435bn, as well as an estimated 45 million coders by 2030.
The company was founded by Aaron Vontell, an MIT alum and early engineer at AI-powered automation company Instabase. Aaron has spent the past few years working on low-code / no-code systems for non-technical people to harness the power of large machine learning models. Before Instabase, he helped develop Battlecode, an annual AI gaming competition at MIT where college students from around the globe build virtual bots to compete in video games.
"People really enjoy being able to use their technical skills to compete and win prizes, and with the proliferation of AI–this is the perfect time to start bringing AI gaming to the masses," says Aaron Vontell, Founder and CEO, Regression Games. "There is a lot of really great work coming from the ML community in using neural networks to play games like Minecraft, Dota 2, and Atari games. I want to bring those ideas to the mainstream and give people an accessible place to have fun using and competing with artificial intelligence in games."
"The growth of gaming, combined with its significant overlap with the esports and programming communities, has created a market primed for the collision of gaming and AI," said Rick Yang, General Partner and Head of Consumer Investing at NEA. "We met Aaron through our investment in Instabase and are thrilled to keep him in the NEA Family and partner with him as he executes on his vision to build Regression Games into a platform offering opportunities for competition, education, and recreation for players of all skill levels. Regression has great potential to become a pioneer in the emerging AI gaming space."
a16z General Partner James Gwertzman added, "One of the core tenets of our a16z games fund is that games are great breeding grounds for new technologies that will then find their way into all sorts of other industries. And Regression is a perfect example. What Aaron is doing — turning the creation of AI bots into a game — is not only fun in its own right, but will likely create new frameworks to simplify AI bot creation that will have broad applicability outside of games."
Aaron believes that the tools and approaches for AI competition are useful to more than just the players, but also to game studios that wish to enhance AI capabilities, or run their own AI competitions. Aaron says: "A lot more people are gaming these days, and there is a lot of complexity that goes into planning the NPCs and AIs that are used in the metaverse, online battle arenas, etc. The tools and platform we're building for players to compete will also be extremely useful for developers who want to build AIs into their games. It's widely known that existing bots in games are lacking, and we can do so much more than what is currently implemented"
Regression Games plans to hold a private alpha test and tournament with players on its AI platform in the coming months. Interested players and game developers can visit: https://regression.gg to sign up for the mailing list and follow Regression Games on Twitter and join the company's Discord server for updates!
Regression Games is hiring! Visit https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/regressiongg to view available positions.
Regression Games is building the platform and ecosystem to make competitive gaming with artificial intelligence accessible and fun to everyone. Players create AIs using code or machine learning models, debug strategies in real time, compete for prizes in tournaments and top spots on leaderboards, and collaborate with friends to build the best bots possible. For more information visit: https://www.regression.gg/
New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. With nearly $24 billion in cumulative committed capital since the firm's founding in 1977, NEA invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages in a company's lifecycle, from seed stage through IPO. The firm's track record of investing includes more than 260 portfolio company IPOs and more than 440 mergers and acquisitions. www.nea.com
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Partnership Increases Network Distribution to Over 325 Episodes Weekly, Including 11 APM Podcasts Which Have Garnered Over 40 Million Downloads
Total Combined Social Reach for APM Hosts and Shows Over 2.5 Million
PodcastOne and APM to Develop Original and Exclusive Podcasts/Vodcasts; Including Pay-Per-View Vodcasts, Touring and Licensing
APM's Slate Features Shows from Emmy Award-Winning Entourage Creator Doug Ellin, Emmy Nominated Star Kevin Dillon, Kelly Stafford, Retired NHL Star Sean Avery, Former NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf, Ted Foxman, and More
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Kevin Connolly's boutique media network ActionPark Media (APM), a Los Angeles based hub specializing in podcast creation.
The deal gives PodcastOne exclusive distribution and advertising sales rights for APM's current slate of podcast and vodcast programming. In addition, it will also allow for the two media companies to co-develop future podcast/vodcast based IP, produce advertiser sponsored live streaming and touring opportunities for hosts/talent and create exclusive licensing for podcast specific branded merchandise.
"Kevin and APM clearly have a knack for producing quality podcast content with Victory the Podcast being one of the first shows giving a behind the scenes look at a hit television series and The Morning After with Kelly Stafford consistently charting as one of the top shows for parents and families. This joint venture now gives us the ability to work together to grow the audience for a slate of incredible existing shows. Additionally, with LiveOne's streaming partnerships, live event capabilities and merchandising division, we are excited to further enhance branding opportunities for the star studded roster of hosts," said Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne.
APM's current podcast programming includes the long running, fan favorite Victory the Podcast hosted by Entourage creator Doug Ellin and series stars Kevin Connolly and Kevin Dillon. Each week, the comedy podcast hosts get together to relive the buzziest and behind the scenes moments from the Emmy Award-winning television series that quickly became a cultural phenomenon when it launched on HBO. Doug Ellin's Ramble On with Ted Foxman, the official podcast of the upcoming Ramble On TV show starring Charlie Sheen, Connolly, Dillion and featuring Martin Sheen, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Mark Cuban and more A-list names. One of the top Apple charting family and parenting podcasts, The Morning After with Kelly Stafford, features the wife of LA Rams Quarterback Matt Stafford as she shares and gives insight into her hectic life as a mom and wife to one of the top professional athletes in the country. In every episode, Kelly shares the ups and downs of her busy life with endearing and relatable delivery making this show one of the most sought after by moms.
Additional shows joining PodcastOne's distribution and sales roster include comedy podcast Wet Jeans hosted by Andy Champs and Robby Gucci, No Gruffs Given hosted by retired NHL star Sean Avery, Bust: The Ryan Leaf Story from former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf, and The Dossier from former FBI Agent Phil Carson and journalist Don Sikorski.
Connolly commented, "Kit and his team at PodcastOne are among the best in the industry, and I've admired their work for some time. To now be partnered in this initiative is thrilling as we work together to create new top charting shows and to grow our current programming beyond any of our imaginations. Between live streaming, touring and exciting branded merchandise opportunities, the possibilities are endless."
ActionPark Media was founded in 2020 by actor, director and producer Kevin Connolly focused on podcast production, distribution and monetization. The company's podcasts feature a wide variety of topics from sports, pop-cultural, family, comedy, television and film with hosts that range from actors, directors, entrepreneurs and experts in their fields.
PodcastOne's full roster of programming is available on PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and wherever podcasts are heard. As part of the growing slate of podcasts available in Tesla cars via LiveOne's streaming platform, Uncut with Jay Cutler, Baby Mamas No Drama, Coffee Convos, The Jordan Harbinger Show, Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, LadyGang and Cold Case Files have been added to the driver experience.
PodcastOne is a leading advertiser-supported podcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution. Acquired by LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) in 2020, the two entities have subsequently teamed to create a new video podcast (Vodcast) network under the LiveOne umbrella. Amassing more than 2.48 billion downloads per year with 300+ episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top podcast programs, including influencer talent like Kaitlyn Bristowe, Steve Austin, Jordan Harbinger, Kail Lowry, Heather Dubrow, The LadyGang, Jay Cutler, Michael Irvin, Robert Horry and top-rated true crime shows including Bad Bad Thing, True Crime All the Time Unsolved, This is MONSTERS, Court Junkie, A&E's Cold Case Files, American Nightmare and more. Its shows are distributed across its own platform as well as LiveOne's owned-and-operated channels on mobile, mobile web, desktop and SmartTV's. PodcastOne is the parent company of LaunchpadOne, an innovative self-serve platform developed to launch, host, distribute and monetize independent user-generated podcasts. PodcastOne is the brainchild of Radio Hall of Famer, Norm Pattiz, also the founder of Network Radio-giant, Westwood On
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. The Company was awarded Best Live Moment by Digiday for its "Social Gloves" PPV Event, and has been a finalist for 8 more awards, including Best Live Event, Best Virtual Event, Best Overall Social Media Excellence, and Best Original Programming from Cynopsis and Digiday. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.37 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, over 300 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, a national vacation ownership company, is kicking off celebrations for its 40th anniversary this month with a variety of programs, including its first-ever Owner Appreciation Month and a social media sweepstakes that will provide one winner with a free weeklong stay at any Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort.
In August 1982, Kemmons Wilson, the founder of Holiday Inn, opened Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, Florida. At the time of its opening, the resort – known as Orange Lake Country Club – was 372 acres in size and included 32 villas. Now, the vast property spans over 1,100 acres and houses more than 2,400 villas.
"We opened Orange Lake Resort with families in mind. We chose Orlando, Florida, a destination beloved by families. And instead of traditional hotel rooms, we built home-away-from-home accommodations perfect for families of all sizes," said Spence Wilson, Chairman of the Board for Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated and eldest son of Kemmons Wilson. "We've evolved the way we send families on vacation and expanded the destinations and experiences we offer; however, our purpose of bringing families closer together through travel remains unchanged."
In honor of this milestone anniversary, the company introduced Owner Appreciation Month, a month-long program that provides exclusive offers and discounts for Holiday Inn Club Vacations owners and Club members. Additionally, the company is running a sweepstakes on its Facebook and Instagram pages throughout August with a grand prize of a free six-night, seven-day stay at any Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort. To enter the sweepstakes, participants must follow instructions provided on the social media pages. Full terms and conditions are available here.
At the company's flagship Orange Lake Resort in Orlando, Florida, guests will also be able to enjoy anniversary-themed décor and interactive activations. Longstanding owners and Club members who have been traveling to Orange Lake Resort for 35+ years will receive a special commemorative gift at check-in.
"While this marks the anniversary of our flagship resort's opening, it's really a celebration of the families who have traveled to our resorts over the past four decades," said John Staten, President and Chief Executive Officer of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated. "The last 40 years have been defined by exponential growth. As we look to the future, our focus will be on coupling growth with innovation. We will continue expanding our network and offerings, while improving and reinventing the brand to fit exactly how families want to travel."
Since the opening of Orange Lake Resort in 1982, Holiday Inn Club Vacations has grown from a single-site resort to a national vacation ownership brand with 28 properties located across the U.S. For more information on the company and its network of resorts, visit holidayinnclub.com.
Encompassing 28 resorts across 14 U.S. states, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated is a resort, real estate and travel company with a mission to be the most loved brand in family travel by delivering easy-to-plan, memorable vacation experiences that strengthen families.
Based in Orlando, Fla., the company has been a leader in the vacation ownership industry since 1982, when it was established by Holiday Inn® founder Kemmons Wilson with the opening of the company's flagship property, Holiday Inn Club Vacations® at Orange Lake Resort next to Orlando's Walt Disney World® Resort.
Today, the Holiday Inn Club Vacations resort portfolio spans across the United States. Throughout its history, the company has maintained the core family values true to its founding Wilson family, while aggressively pursuing growth, transforming its member engagement model and building an industry-leading team passionate about the guest experience.
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Three-Time Olympian and National Wrestling Hall of Famer Kenny Monday Announced as New Bears' Wrestling Coach; First Full Season Set to Start 2023–24
BALTIMORE , Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the return of NCAA Division I, Varsity-level men's wrestling to Maryland's largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), Morgan State University today announced the hiring of Kenny Monday as the Athletics Department's new men's wrestling coach, effective Aug. 24, 2022. Monday, the first Black wrestler in history to win an Olympic gold medal, is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, three-time Olympian and former NCAA All-American standout, who brings a championship-level coaching pedigree and an expansive yet impressive resume to a Bears' wrestling program looking to restart after a 25-year hiatus. Monday comes to Morgan after serving as the director of wrestling and head wrestling coach at Spire Academy, since 2021.
To date, Morgan remains the only HBCU to offer NCAA Division I Varsity-level wrestling. The first full season of Morgan's new wrestling program is slated for 2023–24.
"Wrestling is officially back at the National Treasure, Morgan State University! With the hiring of Coach Monday and the vast, winning experience he brings from competing at the highest echelons, we are certain to return to our championship glory and become a destination for student-athletes desiring top-level coaching and exceptional academic programs," said David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. "It isn't every day that you can bring in a leader the caliber of Coach Kenny Monday…someone who has successfully competed and coached at the high school, collegiate and professional levels and has won throughout his career. So, when there was a mutual interest in having him become a part of the Morgan family, we made it happen without hesitation."
In October 2021, the University announced its plans to revive the men's wrestling program at Morgan with the support a $2.7-million gift from HBCU Wrestling (HBCUW), a new initiative reestablishing wrestling programs on HBCU campuses. The gift, which is among the largest received from a private donor to the University, provides funding for the program and supports up to nine full scholarships annually.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a more enjoyable pacifier and teething ring option to soothe and distract fussy babies," said an inventor, from Charlotte, N.C., "so I invented the YUMMIE GUMMIES. My design enables a baby to safely enjoy different flavors at an earlier age."
The invention provides an improved line of pacifiers and teething rings for babies. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional or neutral-flavored pacifiers and teethers. As a result, it could make sucking or chewing on a pacifier/teething ring more enjoyable and it could help to soothe a baby. The invention features a unique design that is easy to use so it is ideal for parents with babies and toddlers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CNC-725, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Balloon displays and shiny new equipment met Bains Elementary students on their first day in the classrooms at their new school Aug. 9.
Students across the parish also returned to the classroom at other area public schools.
Bains Lower Elementary students were welcomed with bubbles, while at West Feliciana High, chemistry teacher Alyssa Fontenot was greeted by cheers from the school's dance team. | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/st_francisville/article_fbea14ec-1a69-11ed-b791-df783385d6b2.html | 2022-08-15T15:26:20Z | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/st_francisville/article_fbea14ec-1a69-11ed-b791-df783385d6b2.html | true |
PALM BEACH, Fla. — A caravan of Donald Trump supporters from the Miami area made their way up the coast over the weekend, bringing hundreds of activists to Mar-a-Lago.
"We got here today around 1:30. We're gonna come back tomorrow. We're gonna keep coming back and we're going to be here until we take America back," said Yumary Boganwright, a Trump supporter from Hialeah. "We believe he's right and he's correct and we believe everything that he does."
This comes nearly one week since the FBI obtained a search warrant on Mar-a-Lago, where they removed boxes worth of items, including classified documents.
The search sparked a lot of criticism among the former president's supporters, including the rally which drew the attention of out-of-state tourists as well.
"Let's sit down, and let's talk some more, let's find out that I'm not bad, you're not bad," said Laura Martin-Spetter, who is visiting from Virginia and said it's time for both sides to come together and have a peaceful conversation. "The one thing that holds us together is this country. If this goes down, you and I both go down, so to me, it's worth it to come have a conversation."
Tourists from Delaware like Linda Gaynor were also open to conversation.
"I think they just need to be open-minded to the other side. It's two sides, right? But we have to be able to listen to each other," said Gaynor. "No one person is always right, no one person is always wrong, and right now we're being painted as always wrong."
Participants in the rally brought out lots of flags and honked their horns, leaving nearby business owners cautious about what the turnout may bring.
"I walk around scared now and everybody knows that I'm a Democrat, so I have to be careful what I say, what I don't say," said Ronaldo Chang Barrero.
Law enforcement was present at the rally.
West Palm Beach police said they did increase staffing in the area, primarily for traffic reasons.
"I would just tell people to try not to talk to much about it, because it is an elevated state that people are in," said Barrero.
So far there is no word of any arrests or other issues surrounding the rally.
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Plant-Based Energy Beverage Brand Exposes Truth Behind Pumpkin Spice Lattes with Healthier Alternative to Classic Fall Flavor
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yerbaé, the plant-based energy brand and category disruptor, is taking on America's favorite Fall beverage, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL). Today, the brand announced their boldest innovation yet: the first-ever Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink, Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice, which will be available at retailers for a limited-time this Fall. The launch campaign, "See You Latte, PSL!," not only spotlights their new plant-based energy drink, it exposes some of the unhealthy truths that popular PSLs have been sugar-coating for almost two decades. Unlike those PSLs, Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice has zero calories, zero sugar and delivers 160mg of natural caffeine from yerba mate, a South American herb. Plus, it delivers the iconic nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger flavor that has become America's fall favorite.
Yerbaé's new Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink is the latest innovation to join the brand's naturally caffeinated, plant-based energy drink lineup. PSLs have some dark secrets: they actually contain an unhealthy level of sugar (50g+), 14g of fat and as many as 390 calories*. Yerbaé's innovation was created to give people a better-for-you version of their favorite Fall flavor. The new energy drink only has eight ingredients which are non-GMO and plant-based. With no sugar or calories, the smooth release of yerba mate – a revered South American herb and one of nature's cleanest caffeine sources – stimulates the body and focuses the mind. By trading in a PSL, Yerbaé provides good plant-based energy without the guilt that can come with consuming the unhealthy amounts of sugar, artificial ingredients and calories. And consumers can enjoy Yerbaé even more, knowing the packaging is 100% recyclable, unlike PSL's single-use cups, the inevitable name misspellings, the insanely long coffee shop lines and the inflation price hikes that are coming this fall.
"After years of drinking PSLs, I ask myself what is in these Lattes, I was shocked at the answer. They contain an aggressive amount of calories, with significant levels of sugar and to top it off they are filled with artificial ingredients. Karrie and I have always shared a passion for wellness, energy and things that taste great, but we quickly found out that healthier options for Pumpkin Spice fans were almost non-existent," said Todd Gibson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Yerbaé. "So we set out once again to provide an alternative that is uncompromising in delivering an elevated experience, using Non-GMO, plant-based ingredients that we believe people would be proud to drink. Fall into our Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice instead, we believe you will love it!"
To celebrate this moment, Yerbaé is launching its "See You Latte, PSL!" campaign, demonstrating how theirs is the better-for-you successor to unhealthy, sugar-filed, calorie-heavy PSLs. Even though PSLs haven't seen significant change in 20 years, many consumers still don't know the fine print. Yerbaé is setting out to change that, because they believe people should know what they're putting in their bodies. At every touchpoint, the brand will reveal unsavory truths about America's favorite fall beverage, demonstrating how Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice is a cleaner and tasty alternative.
Yerbaé Pumpkin Spice Energy Drink is available for pre-order now on https://yerbae.com/pumpkin-spice and will be available on Amazon and in select Costco stores in Southern California as of September 5th. To find a retailer near you, please visit: https://yerbae.com/pages/find-us. To learn more about Yerbaé, visit https://yerbae.com/.
In 2017, co-founders Todd and Karrie Gibson decided to share their vision with the world of bringing people a clean beverage that provides a purpose in people's lives. This vision led them to the creation of Yerbaé. This company has become an industry pioneer by re-introducing the world to one of our signature ingredients, Yerba mate. This herb allowed us to transform what an enhanced sparking water can do for people. Yerba mate has special properties such as antioxidants and caffeine, that helps stimulate the body and mind. For further information, please visit, www.yerbae.com.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 15, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
941 AM CDT Mon Aug 15 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM CDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WEBB COUNTY...
At 941 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ranchitos Las Lomas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 15, 2022
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TORNADO WARNING
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Duval County in south central Texas...
* Until 1045 AM CDT.
* At 1000 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Freer, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Freer around 1010 AM CDT.
This includes US Highway 59 between mile markers 770 and 776.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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DOVER, Del., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindo, a smart home security brand, launches a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on Aug 15th for its latest product, Dual-Cam Video Doorbell 2K, a powerful doorbell that has two cameras facing doorway and downward. The crowdfunding campaign will last for 45 days.
According to Duo L., Lindo's CEO, "Lindo Dual-Cam Video Doorbell 2K is designed to remove the blind spots on the doorway. It represents our commitment to being the best-in-class in the home security space. Our solutions offer an unparalleled mix of efficiency, ease of use and competitive price on the market. You just need one Lindo Dual-Cam Video Doorbell 2K to replace three devices: traditional doorbell and two outdoor cameras facing your doorway and downward."
Lindo Dual-Cam Video Doorbell features a 2K forward facing camera to monitor the doorway and a second downward facing camera to detect packages' delivery. It also integrates two sensors, radar scans for movement and PIR scans for body heat. Combining with human motion detection, Lindo Dual-Cam Video Doorbell reduces 95% false alarm.
A beta tester of Lindo Dual-Cam Video Doorbell 2K, Jenny N. says, "It is very easy to install and set up Lindo Dual-Cam Video Doorbell. I used less than 15 min to get all things done. It really does a great job. Human and package detection are quite accurate. I can get instant notification from Lindo Life APP."
Lindo values customer feedback a lot. "We hope to collect more customer feedback through this crowdfunding campaign and continuously improve our product", said Lindo's CEO.
About Lindo Dual-Cam Video Doorbell Kickstarter Campaign
Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lindolife/lindo-dual-camera-video-doorbell-removes-blind-spots
Date: 2022/8/15-2022/9/30
Price: USD$99 for 50% off super early bird discount
Available countries: the United States, Canada and Australia
Additional press materials, including product images, can be found here.
About Lindo
Lindo is a smart home security brand that aims to bring smart living pleasure to people. Lindo focuses on promoting the intelligentization of products to make whole house intelligence accessible to more families. More information about Lindo can be found at https://www.lindolife.com/
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KYIV, Ukraine -- At least three Ukrainian civilians have been killed and 20 others wounded in the latest artillery barrages from the Russian military, Ukrainian officials said Monday.
The eastern region of Donetsk, one of the two provinces making up the country’s industrial heartland of Donbas that has been the focus of a Russian offensive, has faced the most intense shelling.
Regional officials said at least three people died and another 13 were wounded by Russian shelling that hit numerous towns and villages in the Donetsk region during the last 24 hours. The barrage has damaged dozens of residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.
In the country’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, seven civilians were wounded in the latest Russian shelling that hit residential buildings and an area near a bus stop early Monday. Kharkiv Gov. Oleh Synyehubov said the wounded included a 80-year-old woman.
The Russian forces also struck several other regions of Ukraine with rockets and artillery.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Monday that Russian warplanes have struck Ukrainian army positions in the southern Kherson region and in the Donetsk region. He added that the Russian air force also hit a facility in the Kharkiv region, killing at least 100 and wounding 50 “mercenaries” from Poland and Germany. His claims couldn't be independently verified.
Speaking at the opening of an arms show outside Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed the military's actions in Ukraine, declaring that it “fights for Russia ... and fulfilling all the tasks that were set, liberating the Donbas step by step.” He also vowed to expand arms sales to Russian allies, whom he praised for continuing to offer firm support to Moscow in the face of Western pressure.
For their part, the Ukrainian military claimed to have destroyed more than 10 Russian warehouses with ammunition and military equipment in the past week.
In other developments Monday:
—— Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession, Russian news agencies reported. Griner, a center for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on Aug. 4. She was arrested in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
—— The Ukrainian parliament, Verkhovna Rada, extended martial law and the country's general mobilization for another 90 days.
“Ukraine has always longed and longs for peace and many times in various negotiation formats has offered the Russian leadership to end the war and free Ukrainian land from occupation,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video late Sunday. “But so far, Russia believes in terror, remains in the grip of its propaganda illusions and still hopes that it can supposedly achieve something through various forms of blackmail. It won’t.”
He emphasized that “we must defend ourselves,” adding that “the stronger Ukraine will be, the weaker Russia will be, and therefore, the less time this war will last.”
—— Zelenskyy dismissed the heads of three regional branches of Ukraine’s top security agency, SBU, in the Kyiv, Lviv and Tarnopil regions. Zelenskyy’s office didn’t elaborate on the reasons behind the move. Last month, he dismissed SBU chief Ivan Bakanov and a chief prosecutor, saying their departments had too many people who faced accusations of collaborating with the Russians.
Speaking in an interview with Singapore's CNA television, Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska, said that “no one in the world can take a neutral stand in that war,” adding that “you can either be on the aggressor’s side or the one who has come under attack, there is no other choice.”
“People in other countries should know — it’s not Ukraine to blame for soaring prices, it’s the aggressor who started the war,” she said.
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Store Space Self Storage is excited to announce the hire of J. Scott Masterson as Vice President of Construction.
Masterson, a U.S. Navy Veteran, brings with him the same dedication and detail-oriented focus that first found him success in the fast-casual and specialty dining sectors. In the past 25 years, Masterson managed multimillion-dollar construction projects for high-profile clients, including Hard Rock International, Ruby Tuesday, and Darden, as well as Marriott Resorts and Hyatt Resorts.
"Joining Store Space presents a great opportunity to start a new construction team within a high-velocity industry," Masterson said. "Moving forward, I will be working to make on-time and under-budget developments a consistent and expected result."
Construction is one of the key components of the Store Space growth strategy, both in terms of remodeling existing properties as well as ground-up builds of new, state-of-the-art facilities.
For Stephen Harris, Store Space's President of Construction, it was Masterson's breadth of experience and skills that made him an ideal candidate.
"We're excited about Scott's diversity of talent and executive construction management experience," Harris said. "He has worked on a wide spectrum of challenging projects throughout his career, which benefitted from his decades-long experience. His comprehensive skill set in all levels of construction is invaluable to Store Space, bringing best practices to our organization for our go-forward strategy."
Store Space is a self-storage operator and third-party management company. Located in Winter Garden, FL, the Company currently owns, has under purchase agreement, and operates more than 100 properties in 20 states. The Company fuels growth and value with its experience-driven operations, state-of-the-art proprietary platforms, and strategic digital marketing programs. If you have an acquisition opportunity or would like to discuss third-party management, contact us at inquiries@storespace.com, or visit us at www.storespace.com.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recall is posted in cooperation with the firm listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.
4moms Recalls More than 2 Million MamaRoo and RockaRoo Infant Swings and Rockers Due to Entanglement and Strangulation Hazards; One Death Reported
https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/4moms-Recalls-More-than-2-Million-MamaRoo-and-RockaRoo-Infant-Swings-and-Rockers-Due-to-Entanglement-and-Strangulation-Hazards-One-Death-Reported
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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Three-Time Olympian and National Wrestling Hall of Famer Kenny Monday Announced as New Bears' Wrestling Coach; First Full Season Set to Start 2023–24
BALTIMORE , Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the return of NCAA Division I, Varsity-level men's wrestling to Maryland's largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), Morgan State University today announced the hiring of Kenny Monday as the Athletics Department's new men's wrestling coach, effective Aug. 24, 2022. Monday, the first Black wrestler in history to win an Olympic gold medal, is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, three-time Olympian and former NCAA All-American standout, who brings a championship-level coaching pedigree and an expansive yet impressive resume to a Bears' wrestling program looking to restart after a 25-year hiatus. Monday comes to Morgan after serving as the director of wrestling and head wrestling coach at Spire Academy, since 2021.
To date, Morgan remains the only HBCU to offer NCAA Division I Varsity-level wrestling. The first full season of Morgan's new wrestling program is slated for 2023–24.
"Wrestling is officially back at the National Treasure, Morgan State University! With the hiring of Coach Monday and the vast, winning experience he brings from competing at the highest echelons, we are certain to return to our championship glory and become a destination for student-athletes desiring top-level coaching and exceptional academic programs," said David K. Wilson, president of Morgan State University. "It isn't every day that you can bring in a leader the caliber of Coach Kenny Monday…someone who has successfully competed and coached at the high school, collegiate and professional levels and has won throughout his career. So, when there was a mutual interest in having him become a part of the Morgan family, we made it happen without hesitation."
In October 2021, the University announced its plans to revive the men's wrestling program at Morgan with the support a $2.7-million gift from HBCU Wrestling (HBCUW), a new initiative reestablishing wrestling programs on HBCU campuses. The gift, which is among the largest received from a private donor to the University, provides funding for the program and supports up to nine full scholarships annually.
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8 bricks of suspected cocaine found washed up on beach
Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 9:58 AM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) – A simple beach cleanup in Mississippi led to a startling discovery this weekend.
Volunteers with SFS Keesler Air Force Base Chapter 652 found eight bricks of suspected cocaine on a beach in Biloxi near the White House Hotel, WLOX reported.
Biloxi police confirmed the bricks were found but are waiting for further testing to say for certain if the bricks contain cocaine.
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U. MOUNT BETHEL TWP., Pa. - State police are asking for the public's help in finding a Northampton County teenager who ran away.
Jakobi Ward, 15, ran away from his friend's house in Roseto when his parents came to pick him up Sunday morning, state police said.
Ward, who lives in Upper Mount Bethel Township, was last seen wearing an orange shirt and black and white shorts, pictured above.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call state police at 610-759-6106. | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/police-seek-runaway-upper-mount-bethel-teen/article_199d839a-1c9d-11ed-97d5-dffeed7281d4.html | 2022-08-15T15:35:47Z | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/police-seek-runaway-upper-mount-bethel-teen/article_199d839a-1c9d-11ed-97d5-dffeed7281d4.html | false |
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s top court Monday began hearing a final appeal by former Prime Minister Najib Razak to toss out his graft conviction linked to the massive looting of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad state fund.
He would become Malaysia’s first former prime minister to be imprisoned if his case fails. Najib, 69, has reiterated his innocence and has been out on bail pending his appeals.
He was sentenced to 12 years in jail by a high court in July 2020 after being found guilty of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering for illegally receiving 42 million ringgit ($9.4 million) from SRC International, a former unit of 1MDB.
The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction and sentence in December, describing the case as a “national embarrassment.” His last avenue, the Federal Court, is scheduled to hear the case until Aug. 26.
Najib has changed to a new team of lawyers for his final appeal. His defense team is attempting to introduce new evidence that could spark a retrial, citing conflict of interest by the high court judge who convicted Najib.
The defense said in their submission that High Court Judge Mohamad Nazlan Mohamad Ghazali was biased due to his previous job at a bank that provided financial services to 1MDB. Defense counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said the court must ensure there is “no miscarriage of justice” by considering a retrial and declaring Najib’s conviction and sentence null and void.
Prosecutor Sithambaram Vairavan noted that this was the second time the defense sought to introduce new evidence after an earlier bid was disallowed. He said the judge’s background was public knowledge from the start of the trial and that SRC was never a customer of the bank. He slammed it as a flawed request made in bad faith to delay the conclusion of the case.
1MDB was a development fund Najib set up shortly after taking power in 2009. Investigators allege at least $4.5 billion was stolen from the fund and laundered by Najib’s associates.
The scandal sparked investigations in the U.S. and several other countries and caused the downfall of Najib’s government in 2018 elections. Najib faces a total of 42 charges in five separate trials linked to 1MDB, and his wife is also on trial for corruption.
Despite his graft conviction, Najib remains politically influential. His United Malays National Organization leads the current government after defections of lawmakers caused the collapse of the reformist government that won the 2018 polls.
Najib is still a lawmaker pending his appeal but he cannot contest if an early general election is called. National polls are not due until the second half of 2023, but there have been strong calls from UMNO leaders for early elections. | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/malaysia-ex-pm-begins-final-bid-to-toss-out-graft-conviction/ | 2022-08-15T15:38:43Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/malaysia-ex-pm-begins-final-bid-to-toss-out-graft-conviction/ | true |
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's electoral commission chairman has declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of the close presidential election over five-time contender Raila Odinga, a triumph for the man who shook up politics by appealing to struggling Kenyans on economic terms and not on traditional ethnic ones.
But chaos emerged just before the declaration when the electoral commission's vice chair and three other commissioners told journalists they could not support the "opaque nature" of the final phase. "We cannot take ownership of the result that is going to be announced," vice chair Juliana Cherera said. At the declaration venue, police surged to impose calm amid shouting.
The sudden split in the commission came minutes after Odinga's chief agent said they could not verify the results and made allegations of "electoral offenses" without giving details or evidence. Odinga didn't come to the venue for the declaration.
Now Kenyans wait to see whether Odinga will again go to court to contest the results of Tuesday's peaceful election in a country crucial to regional stability. This is likely the final try for the 77-year-old longtime opposition figure backed this time by former rival and outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta, who fell out with his deputy, Ruto, years ago.
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8 bricks of suspected cocaine found washed up on beach
Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 9:58 AM CDT|Updated: 45 minutes ago
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) – A simple beach cleanup in Mississippi led to a startling discovery this weekend.
Volunteers with SFS Keesler Air Force Base Chapter 652 found eight bricks of suspected cocaine on a beach in Biloxi near the White House Hotel, WLOX reported.
Biloxi police confirmed the bricks were found but are waiting for further testing to say for certain if the bricks contain cocaine.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 15, 2022
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TORNADO WARNING
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Duval County in south central Texas...
* Until 1045 AM CDT.
* At 1000 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Freer, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Freer around 1010 AM CDT.
This includes US Highway 59 between mile markers 770 and 776.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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School bus carrying 32 students crashes into home near Ohio-Indiana border
COLLEGE CORNER, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - A school bus carrying 32 students crashed into a home near the Ohio-Indiana state line early Monday, according to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police.
All students are OK, officials said. It appears the driver of a bus suffered a medical emergency in Union County, Indiana, that caused him to lose control of the bus.
The bus traveled into Preble County, Ohio, and crashed into a home at about 7:40 a.m., causing extensive damage.
The students are middle and high schoolers, said West College Corner Fire Chief Don Jackson.
The bus belongs to Union County College Corner Joint School District in Union County, Indiana. Multiple school officials declined immediate comment.
First responders performed life-saving measures on the bus driver, according to the sheriff’s office.
He was taken to a hospital, Jackson said. The driver’s condition was not immediately available.
One person was at home at the time of the crash, but he was working in the backyard and not hurt, the fire chief said.
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(NEXSTAR) – For anyone wondering, yes, Bob Odenkirk knows how to make an authentic Cinnabon cinnamon roll.
During the penultimate episode of “Breaking Bad,” Odenkirk’s character of Saul Goodman laments having to flee Albuquerque — and give up his lucrative-yet-unscrupulous law practice — as the Feds start closing in.
“If I’m lucky, a month from now, best-case scenario, I’m managing a Cinnabon in Omaha,” he tells Walter White, the two of them standing in the basement of a vacuum-repair shop, waiting to be given new identities and placed in hiding.
At the time, it was a silly, seemingly throwaway line. But after Cinnabon expressed their excitement at being name-dropped on one of the most critically lauded series on TV, the production team at AMC went ahead and built upon the idea for “Better Call Saul,” its then-upcoming prequel series.
“Following that line, our social media team quickly tweeted at Bob Odenkirk and shared a link to our careers page,” Michael Alberici, the VP of marketing at Cinnabon, told Nexstar. Alberici added that Cinnabon and AMC’s relationship eventually “evolved” to the point that the company was actually working with the production on “Better Call Saul.”
“We never imagined that line and our social media response would have led to being involved at the level we have been,” he said.
But Cinnabon didn’t just give permission for “Better Call Saul” to use its name and logo. In helping to add a more authentic touch to the series, actual Cinnabon operations employees have been present during every Cinnabon-set scene on “Better Call Saul” since the show’s inception.
“Our operations team members are on-site for every season and prepare the bakery set, real product, and help coach Bob and the other actors,” Alberici said.
The scenes are also filmed in a former Cinnabon bakery in an Albuquerque mall, though the space has been closed to the public for years.
“Each season, Cinnabon stocked it to look like a functioning bakery by shipping in equipment, packaging, product, etc. and bringing it back to life,” according to Alberici.
In earlier seasons, real-life Cinnabon employees played extras in the bakery scenes, but that’s no longer the case. These days, Saul Goodman’s co-workers — sorry, Gene Takavic’s co-workers — are merely actors portraying Cinnabon employees.
Despite having representatives on set during filming, Alberici said Cinnabon’s team members know only “what will be shot” during the bakery scenes, and are never given access to the full scripts or story arcs, in order to keep the plot of each episode a secret. A representative for AMC confirmed that while Cinnabon’s reps are indeed on the set, they do not know how those scenes will figure into the season.
“We are surprised just as every viewer is when the season airs,” Alberici said.
In fact, it’s very likely that Odenkirk knows more about Cinnabon than Cinnabon knows about “Better Call Saul” and its plotlines.
In a 2016 interview, Odenkirk told Conan O’Brien that very early in production, he had been instructed by Cinnabon’s VP of operations in “exactly how you make a Cinnabon.”
“Debbie Rowley taught me, she’s the lady from the head office … That’s part of [“Better Call Saul” creator] Vince Gilligan’s attention to detail,” Odenkirk said.
“I not only learned the first season, but the second season, they gave me a refresher course,” he added.
Then again, none of this should come as much of a surprise. Bryan Cranston, who played meth kingpin Walter White on “Breaking Bad,” has repeatedly claimed that a chemist from the DEA coached him and fellow actor Aaron Paul in the production of crystal meth while they were appearing on the show. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/better-call-saul-and-cinnabon-what-the-bakery-chain-knew-and-didnt-know-about-the-show/ | 2022-08-15T15:43:47Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/better-call-saul-and-cinnabon-what-the-bakery-chain-knew-and-didnt-know-about-the-show/ | false |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing told a judge Monday that they have rejected plea deals that would have resulted in three-year prison sentences, setting the stage for trial in October.
Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. They and Thomas Lane were working with Derek Chauvin when he pinned Floyd’s neck with his knee for more than nine minutes as the 46-year-old Black man said he couldn’t breathe and eventually grew still.
The killing, captured in bystander video, sparked protests worldwide and a reckoning on racial injustice. Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of second-degree murder last year and sentenced to 22 1/2 years on the state charge.
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill had set a limited window for accepting a plea deal ahead of trial, and Monday's brief hearing served to formalize the ex-officers' rejections of the state's offers.
“It would be lying for me to accept any plea offer,” said Thou, who held back concerned bystanders as Chauvin pinned Floyd.
Thao, Kueng and Lane were convicted in federal court in February of violating Floyd's civil rights. Lane, who held Floyd's legs and twice asked if he should be turned on his side, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years. Thao was sentenced to 3 1/2 years. Kueng, who pinned Floyd's back, was sentenced to 3 years.
Assistant Attorney General Matt Frank said plea negotiations began in earnest in May and continued into June. The offers would have dropped the charge of aiding and abetting murder, and the officers' state time would have run concurrently with the federal sentences.
The trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 24, with opening statements Nov. 7.
Lane avoided a state trial by pleading guilty in May to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in a deal that calls for a three-year sentence. His sentencing is Sept. 21.
Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years on the federal civil rights charge. He remains in the state's maximum security prison at Oak Park Heights pending his transfer to federal prison. The other three remain free on bail.
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Associated Press writer Amy Forliti contributed to this story.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An investigation has determined that a tree falling in power lines started a fatal fire that also destroyed more than 200 homes in the Ruidoso area four months ago, according to a newspaper.
The Albuquerque Journal said a report issued by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department states that wind gusts of up to 80 mph toppled a 49-foot-tall drought-stressed tree on April 12, causing electrical lines to arc and ignite the fire.
The following day, authorities reported finding the remains of an elderly couple who died while trying to evacuate their burning home.
The fire has spawned two lawsuits filed on behalf of dozens of Ruidoso property owners.
The suit alleges that Public Service Company of New Mexico and a contractor caused the fire by failing to properly maintain trees and vegetation near its power lines.
PNM has denied any fault or wrongdoing, saying the tree that struck the electrical lines was located outside of the company’s right-of-way. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Tree-falling-on-power-lines-blamed-in-fatal-New-17374181.php | 2022-08-15T15:45:16Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Tree-falling-on-power-lines-blamed-in-fatal-New-17374181.php | false |
WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 15, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
946 AM CDT Mon Aug 15 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Duval
County through 1015 AM CDT...
At 945 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Freer, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tropical funnel clouds possible. Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Freer.
This includes US Highway 59 between mile markers 770 and 778.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2788 9881 2795 9880 2797 9862 2771 9865
2770 9874
TIME...MOT...LOC 1445Z 172DEG 27KT 2775 9870
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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Aide of former TRS minister hacked to death in Khammam
Mob vandalises home of CPI(M) leader in village in ‘retaliation’
A local leader of the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) was hacked to death by unidentified assailants at Teldarupalli village in Khammam rural mandal on Monday.
The deceased was identified as 62-year-old Tammineni Krishnaiah, a staunch follower of the TRS leader and former minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, of Teldarupalli.
Mr. Krishnaiah was riding pillion on a motorcycle when some five unidentified persons travelling in an autorickshaw hit the bike from behind, on the outskirts of Teldarupalli.
Both the person driving the bike and Mr. Krishnaiah fell down in the middle of the road and in a split second the assailants attacked Mr. Krishnaiah with some sharp-edged weapons indiscriminately, killing him on the spot. The bike driver managed to escape from the incident site.
The gruesome killing in broad daylight sparked tension in Teldarupalli, known as a politically sensitive village and known to be a traditional stronghold of the CPI (M).
As the news of the brutal killing of Mr. Krishnaiah spread, a group of irate villagers ransacked the house of CPI (M) local functionary Tammineni Koteshwara Rao, brother of CPI (M) State secretary Tammineni Veerabhadram, triggering commotion in the village.
A large posse of police personnel rushed to Teldarupalli to defuse tension in the village, known for its long-standing inter-party rivalries.
Sources said that Mr. Krishnaiah had joined the ruling TRS from the CPI (M) a few years ago. He had been actively associated with the TRS activities in the village since then.
He is currently director of the Teldarupalli Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society and his wife is the MPTC member.
The local police suspect “political rivalry” to be the motive behind the murder. Special teams fanned out to track down the assailants, police sources said.
Meanwhile, Mr. Tummala Nageswara Rao paid his last respects to the mortal remains of Mr. Krishnaiah at the mortuary in the District Headquarters Hospital in Khammam. Strongly condemning the brutal murder of Mr. Krishnaiah, Mr. Rao urged the police to bring the culprits to book and ensure stringent punishment to the killers.
He appealed to the party cadres to maintain restraint and desist from any attacks.
In a statement, CPI (M) district secretary Nunna Nageswara Rao condemned the gruesome murder of Mr. Krishnaiah. He sought severe punishment to the killers. He also condemned the attack on the house of the party functionary Mr. Koteshwara Rao by a mob resulting in huge loss of property.
Seeking strict action against the mob responsible for the vandalism, he called upon the police to prevent mob attacks and protect law and order in the village.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL Income Property Trust, an institutionally managed daily NAV REIT (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX) with approximately $6.8 billion in portfolio assets, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") approved an increase in the number of directors by two to a total of 10 directors and appointed two new members. The Board appointed Allan Swaringen, JLL Income Property Trust's President and CEO, along with wealth management industry veteran Douglas Lindgren, who joins as an independent director. The Board is now comprised of four affiliated directors and six independent directors. Swaringen and Lindgren's tenure on the Board is effective as of August 10, 2022.
"Expanding the Board and the addition of Allan and Doug is reflective of our commitment to add exceptional industry knowledge, experience and vision to its ranks," said Lynn C. Thurber, Director and Chairman of the Board. "Given JLL Income Property Trust's growth over the past few years, it is imperative that the Board's composition reflects this momentum and is well-positioned for the challenges and opportunities ahead of us. We believe the addition of Allan and Doug, with their deep industry knowledge, enables the Board to achieve that goal."
Swaringen has been President and CEO of JLL Income Property Trust since its launch in 2012. Swaringen has more than 35 years of real estate experience, and has been with LaSalle Investment Management, JLL Income Property Trust's advisor, since 1998.
"Allan's vision, innovation and leadership of JLL Income Property Trust revolutionized the NAV REIT industry ten years ago and have positioned LaSalle at the forefront of offering institutionally managed real estate solutions to private clients," said Kristy Heuberger, Co-Head of the Americas for LaSalle Investment Management and JLL Income Property Trust Board member. "Additionally, I'm thrilled with Doug's appointment. Throughout his career Doug has been a leader in developing institutional-caliber, alternative investment solutions for the wealth management industry and will undoubtedly bring important expertise to our Board."
Swaringen added, "I am pleased to be asked to join the Board and continue to lead our team that is tirelessly focused on driving results for stockholders in JLL Income Property Trust, the longest tenured solution in the daily NAV REIT market, and we will continue that focus as we approach our ten year anniversary later this year."
Lindgren brings more than 30 years of wealth management, product development and private equity expertise to the Board, having served as head of Alternative Investments for both U.S. Trust and UBS, and as CEO, North America of Carne Group. Lindgren also has previous Board experience, serving as an Independent Trustee for American Beacon Funds. During his time at UBS, Lindgren was responsible for a range of strategic initiatives, including manager selection, along with developing the wealth management division's broad offering of traditional and alternative investment funds, comprising more than $300 billion in assets under management. Lindgren also served as an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School teaching courses on alternative investments. Lindgren earned a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University.
"I'm honored to join the JLL Income Property Trust Board," said Lindgren. "The wealth management industry has evolved significantly over the past decade. Institutional quality alternative investments executed by world-class investment managers with strong governance and leadership have a bright future."
JLL Income Property Trust is an institutionally managed, daily NAV REIT that brings to investors a growing portfolio of commercial real estate investments selected by an institutional investment management team and sponsored by one of the world's leading real estate services firms.
For more information on JLL Income Property Trust, please visit our website at www.jllipt.com.
About JLL Income Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZIPTAX; ZIPTMX; ZIPIAX; ZIPIMX),
Jones Lang LaSalle Income Property Trust, Inc. is a daily NAV REIT that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of high quality, income-producing residential, industrial, grocery-anchored retail, healthcare and office properties located in the United States. JLL Income Property Trust expects to further diversify its real estate portfolio over time, including on a global basis. For more information, visit www.jllipt.com.
About LaSalle Investment Management
LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world's leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages more than $80 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q2 2022. LaSalle's diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. For more information, please visit http://www.lasalle.com.
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MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the beginning of August, Retro Stage, a trendy brand dedicated solely to vintage fashion, released exclusive new designer products to help modern women feel the charm of classic styles and lead the way in revitalizing retro aesthetics. These new arrivals feature unique retro-inspired elements, combine cutting-edge and vintage design ideas, and display fine cuts and silhouettes, giving the public more possibilities for distinctive styles. Find out more about the online new product release press conference.
Although everything changes so quickly in today's age, retro fashion will always make a comeback. That's the beauty of the classics: they never go out of style. "Thanks to our talented designers, they take inspiration from the fashionable clothing of the 20th century and bring the classic elements of that clothing to modern women instead of just the women in movies and magazines," the Retro Stage team said.
Butterfly elements have always been favored by retro designers, and designers at Retro Stage do the same. Inspired by dancing butterflies in nature, Retro Stage offers a wide variety of butterfly skirts, from butterfly prints to butterfly embroidery, from monochrome to colorful, and from pencil skirts to swing skirts. According to customers' positive feedback, designers keep bringing forth new ideas with butterflies. In this design activity, they combine butterfly embroidery with delicate mesh tulle to create elegant and romantic dresses, making it easy for people to show off their pure beauty. Meanwhile, this classic element is also applied to rompers and jumpsuits, bringing more options to the public for different places—work events, social gatherings, and even date nights. The best part is that Retro Stage will invite customers with original design ideas to participate in the Design Month activity and present the same butterfly fabric to the customers in a new way to make their design dreams come true.
Flowers are an essential part of life. At Retro Stage, all kinds of flower-themed clothing can be found; bright roses, warm sunflowers, and romantic lavender. In the new arrivals, people can also see the possibility of fresh daisies on the skirt. For example, this White Daisy Dreamer Vintage Dress, fully decorated with lovely daisies in different shapes, can give the wearer an endless sense of wonder as well as a real feeling of nature. Those delicate and lifelike daisy prints are full of vitality, making it seem as if the wearer is surrounded by the fragrance and elegance of flowers.
Polka dots, a classic element at Retro Stage, have been applied to various types of clothing in multiple ways. From black and white to colored dots, from small polka dots to big polka dots, from pencil skirts to fishtail skirts, from swing dresses to jumpsuits, and even swimwear. Retro Stage's designers believe that polka dots always signify youthful and lively attitudes in fashion. Their delightful visual appeal shows off the wearer's positive and enterprising spirit. This time, designers skillfully capture the inspiration of unpredictable polka dot art and mesh, and then apply it to delicate, artistic skirts.
Retro Stage also launches special seasonal red velvet and pumpkin clothing this time. The delicate velvet dress was once a symbol of nobility that stood out at various social gatherings, balls, and court banquets. Nowadays, as seen in the Wine Red Velvet Bodycon Vintage Dress, the red velvet, evoking the ancient trends of the Middle Ages, is a declaration of classicism and aristocracy, a beautiful interpretation of modernity blended with majesty. Full, rich pumpkin color is always warm and sophisticated—especially in autumn when it mimics the harvest sunrise and sunset. Just like the Ruffle Lace-up Fishtail Dress and the Halter Pencil Dress, their pumpkin color evokes a retro flavor and a sense of chic and luxury.
In addition, Retro Stage also introduces leopard-print garments as their innovative design. As seen on the Off-Shoulder Leopard Pencil Dress and Leopard V-Neck Jumpsuit, this spiritual pattern, paired with exquisite cuts and silhouettes, always represents a seamless fusion of retro and modern trends, highlighting the independence and confidence of women.
Retro Stage has always been dedicated to innovation, experimenting with numerous retro-inspired looks, and consistently adding new categories so that the public can find additional fashion inspiration. By using design, they want to express the attitude of appreciating life rather than adhering to traditional fashion trends and bringing interest to clothing through originality and creativity.
"It is the greatest privilege for Retro Stage to work with these talented designers. They keep innovating and seeking inspiration; pick out the most satisfying designs from a number of concepts; then give new definitions to retro style," the Retro Stage team said, "Classics never go out of style, as they are the gifts of history. We will keep retro styles alive and design more surprising vintage-style clothing for our customers to help them pursue elegant and liberating lifestyles."
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Retro Stage is a popular vintage fashion brand featuring classic clothing and accessories from the 1920s, 1950s, and 1960s. As a vintage style pioneer, Retro Stage is more than a brand; it's also a way of life that helps every customer step into the history of fashion with chic and glamorous retro style. "Beauty never fades," the Retro Stage team said. "All we have to do is encourage women to seek out a better life and confidently embrace their natural beauty."
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America's DataHub Consortium (ADC), in partnership with TechConnect and Advanced Technology International (ATI), today announced 17 finalists in America's DataHub Innovation Challenge. These candidates receive membership to ADC and the chance to win $50,000 in non-dilutive funds through a pitch competition this September 27 in Washington, D.C. at Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit. ADC members receive streamlined access to federal statistical system funding and provide input to strategic priorities.
"Data is increasingly a global commodity more valuable than any other," said Matthew Laudon, Vice President – TechConnect Division at ATI. "It is in the national interest to ensure that our agencies receive the most cutting edge solutions to maintain effective and secure management of data resources. The America's DataHub Innovation Challenge delivered the best of the best, and we're proud to bring those new innovators into such a powerful sphere of purchasers and end users."
Finalists offered solutions primarily featuring four areas of interest: dashboards that integrate disparate data types into a cohesive display; data linking and data access for secure and effective distribution to authorized end users; data security and privacy solutions to safeguard residents; and novel analytical techniques, including software approaches for utilizing datasets. They not only stand to earn funding this fall; in-person reviewers may also offer them unique opportunities, including membership to America's DataHub Consortium, which centralizes data concerns for 13 statistical agencies and units. Leading corporate and investment buyers will also review pitches and participate in the award ceremony.
"America's DataHub Consortium provides a flexible, sustainable method to connect data and communities in a new and innovative way. It brings together a consortium of experts from industry and academia to work with the government statistical agencies to enable evidence-building," said Mike Atkinson, Vice President – Medical and Information Management, ATI. "America's DataHub Innovation Challenge sought solutions to our nation's most pressing data-related challenges, and we're very hopeful about the quality of the results. We invite you to join us this fall as we meet them and preview the future of data innovation."
For more information or to attend the pitch event this fall, visit: https://events.techconnect.org/DTCFall/americas_datahub_consortium/. To join America's DataHub Consortium, visit: https://www.americasdatahub.org/how-to-join/.
The ADC vision is to be an enduring national asset, where eligible people and secure data come together for collaborative research and decision-making that will benefit the American public. americasdatahub.org
With 25+ years of experience connecting emerging technologies with unique funding and partnership opportunities, TechConnect boasts the most robust research and innovation network in the world. It employs a broad scope of tools to deliver top technologies, including open innovation programs, conferences, and open-access publications. Each year, TechConnect prospects, vets, and connects thousands of emerging technologies with corporate, investment, municipal, and national defense clients. TechConnect is a division of Advanced Technology International. techconnect.org
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For more than 75 years, Door County Medical Center (DCMC) has been the leader in health and wellness for Door and Kewaunee counties. DCMC is also an incredible place to work. “I think Door County Medical Center is a jewel—I really do,” said Dr. Dan Tomaszewski, Orthopedic Surgeon with DCMC’s Door Orthopedic Center. “Small towns like Sturgeon Bay don’t normally have hospitals of this quality,” he continued.
“We pay competitive wages, but our true competitive advantage is our culture,” adds Brian Stephens, Door County Medical Center CEO, “we have created an environment at Door County Medical Center where employees are empowered to give our patients the extra time and attention they deserve, and we provide our caregivers the tools they need to provide quality care.”
Despite the many benefits of working at DCMC and living in Door County, DCMC has not been immune to the effects of a general lack of available workers. In fact, the labor shortage has impacted all areas of the hospital workforce. Housekeepers, Patient Access and Patient Service Representatives, Logistics Technicians, Human Resources Generalists, Parking Attendants—these are the non-medical staff working behind the scenes every day to keep DCMC running smoothly. This is truly important work, but the labor shortage has made hiring at DCMC more difficult.
There are more workers leaving the healthcare industry than joining it. “There simply are not enough nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, and laboratory medical technicians to fill all of the needs in the United States.” Stephens added. “Two of the biggest reasons for the current nursing shortage,” Stephens continued, “are early retirements and general burnout.”
Nevertheless, Stephens remarked DCMC was still able to recruit talented clinicians to live and work in Door County. He continued, “In a way, I think the pandemic has caused many professionals to reevaluate their quality of life in larger, urban centers. Safe communities with great schools, restaurants, and outdoor activities, like those found in Door and Kewaunee Counties are very attractive to our candidates and have given us a real advantage in recruiting.”
A county-specific, and countywide disadvantage is the shortage of available and affordable housing. With this in mind, DCMC is taking proactive steps to help navigate the housing shortage situation. “We are working with the DCEDC and the City of Sturgeon Bay to do what we can to support workforce housing,” Stephens said, adding, “We have voiced support for local housing projects at Sturgeon Bay Common Council meetings and have also met with developers to help connect them with local businesses interested in investing in their projects. Additionally,” Stephens continued, “we are considering investment in a housing project.”
When you spend a large portion of your life at work, culture is everything. Working at Door County Medical Center means putting patients first, providing world-class care and having the balance you need to be your best self.
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Partnership Increases Network Distribution to Over 325 Episodes Weekly, Including 11 APM Podcasts Which Have Garnered Over 40 Million Downloads
Total Combined Social Reach for APM Hosts and Shows Over 2.5 Million
PodcastOne and APM to Develop Original and Exclusive Podcasts/Vodcasts; Including Pay-Per-View Vodcasts, Touring and Licensing
APM's Slate Features Shows from Emmy Award-Winning Entourage Creator Doug Ellin, Emmy Nominated Star Kevin Dillon, Kelly Stafford, Retired NHL Star Sean Avery, Former NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf, Ted Foxman, and More
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PodcastOne, a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), announced today that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Kevin Connolly's boutique media network ActionPark Media (APM), a Los Angeles based hub specializing in podcast creation.
The deal gives PodcastOne exclusive distribution and advertising sales rights for APM's current slate of podcast and vodcast programming. In addition, it will also allow for the two media companies to co-develop future podcast/vodcast based IP, produce advertiser sponsored live streaming and touring opportunities for hosts/talent and create exclusive licensing for podcast specific branded merchandise.
"Kevin and APM clearly have a knack for producing quality podcast content with Victory the Podcast being one of the first shows giving a behind the scenes look at a hit television series and The Morning After with Kelly Stafford consistently charting as one of the top shows for parents and families. This joint venture now gives us the ability to work together to grow the audience for a slate of incredible existing shows. Additionally, with LiveOne's streaming partnerships, live event capabilities and merchandising division, we are excited to further enhance branding opportunities for the star studded roster of hosts," said Kit Gray, President of PodcastOne.
APM's current podcast programming includes the long running, fan favorite Victory the Podcast hosted by Entourage creator Doug Ellin and series stars Kevin Connolly and Kevin Dillon. Each week, the comedy podcast hosts get together to relive the buzziest and behind the scenes moments from the Emmy Award-winning television series that quickly became a cultural phenomenon when it launched on HBO. Doug Ellin's Ramble On with Ted Foxman, the official podcast of the upcoming Ramble On TV show starring Charlie Sheen, Connolly, Dillion and featuring Martin Sheen, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Mark Cuban and more A-list names. One of the top Apple charting family and parenting podcasts, The Morning After with Kelly Stafford, features the wife of LA Rams Quarterback Matt Stafford as she shares and gives insight into her hectic life as a mom and wife to one of the top professional athletes in the country. In every episode, Kelly shares the ups and downs of her busy life with endearing and relatable delivery making this show one of the most sought after by moms.
Additional shows joining PodcastOne's distribution and sales roster include comedy podcast Wet Jeans hosted by Andy Champs and Robby Gucci, No Gruffs Given hosted by retired NHL star Sean Avery, Bust: The Ryan Leaf Story from former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf, and The Dossier from former FBI Agent Phil Carson and journalist Don Sikorski.
Connolly commented, "Kit and his team at PodcastOne are among the best in the industry, and I've admired their work for some time. To now be partnered in this initiative is thrilling as we work together to create new top charting shows and to grow our current programming beyond any of our imaginations. Between live streaming, touring and exciting branded merchandise opportunities, the possibilities are endless."
ActionPark Media was founded in 2020 by actor, director and producer Kevin Connolly focused on podcast production, distribution and monetization. The company's podcasts feature a wide variety of topics from sports, pop-cultural, family, comedy, television and film with hosts that range from actors, directors, entrepreneurs and experts in their fields.
PodcastOne's full roster of programming is available on PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and wherever podcasts are heard. As part of the growing slate of podcasts available in Tesla cars via LiveOne's streaming platform, Uncut with Jay Cutler, Baby Mamas No Drama, Coffee Convos, The Jordan Harbinger Show, Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe, LadyGang and Cold Case Files have been added to the driver experience.
PodcastOne is a leading advertiser-supported podcast company, offering a 360-degree solution for both content creators and advertisers, including content development, brand integration and distribution. Acquired by LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) in 2020, the two entities have subsequently teamed to create a new video podcast (Vodcast) network under the LiveOne umbrella. Amassing more than 2.48 billion downloads per year with 300+ episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top podcast programs, including influencer talent like Kaitlyn Bristowe, Steve Austin, Jordan Harbinger, Kail Lowry, Heather Dubrow, The LadyGang, Jay Cutler, Michael Irvin, Robert Horry and top-rated true crime shows including Bad Bad Thing, True Crime All the Time Unsolved, This is MONSTERS, Court Junkie, A&E's Cold Case Files, American Nightmare and more. Its shows are distributed across its own platform as well as LiveOne's owned-and-operated channels on mobile, mobile web, desktop and SmartTV's. PodcastOne is the parent company of LaunchpadOne, an innovative self-serve platform developed to launch, host, distribute and monetize independent user-generated podcasts. PodcastOne is the brainchild of Radio Hall of Famer, Norm Pattiz, also the founder of Network Radio-giant, Westwood On
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) (the "Company") is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. The Company was awarded Best Live Moment by Digiday for its "Social Gloves" PPV Event, and has been a finalist for 8 more awards, including Best Live Event, Best Virtual Event, Best Overall Social Media Excellence, and Best Original Programming from Cynopsis and Digiday. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has accrued a paid and free membership base of over 2.37 million**, streamed over 2,900 artists, has a library of 30 million songs, 600 curated radio stations, over 300 podcasts/vodcasts, hundreds of pay-per-views, personalized merchandise, released music-related NFTs, and created a valuable connection between fans, brands, and bands. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, React Presents, Gramophone Media, Palm Beach Records, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, PPVOne and PodcastOne, which generates more than 2.48 billion downloads per year and 300+ episodes distributed per week across its stable of top-rated podcasts. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and through OTT, STIRR, and XUMO. For more information, visit www.liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter at @liveone.
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Four-time world champion Adrien Broner withdrew Monday from his nationally televised fight against Omar Figueroa on Saturday night, citing mental health.
Broner announced his decision on Instagram, apologizing to his fans and asking for prayers. He said mental health is real and that "I've watched a lot of people die playing with they boxing career and that is something I won't do ..."
Showtime was scheduled to air the fight from Hollywood, Florida.
The 33-year-old from Cincinnati also said he loves boxing and “I feel like I came up short before because my mind was not 100% there."
Broner said he needed to make some changes instead of worrying about other's people's feelings.
“In all reality I have nothing to prove to nobody,” Broner wrote. “I'm a 4 time world champion in 4 different weight classes and if I never lace up another pair of gloves again I feel like it's safe to say I will be inducted into the #BoxingHallOfFame.”
Broner last fought on Feb. 20, 2021, posting a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Jovanie Santiago, also on Showtime. It ended a 25-month absence from boxing and improved his record to 34-4-1. There was one fight ruled no contest.
Broner has had issues away from boxing, including several arrests. In 2019, he had a restraining order issued against him after making homophobic threats on social media. He later was ordered to pay over $830,000 for sexually assaulting a woman in a Cleveland nightclub.
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Corn plants near Paris are stunted and the soil of harvested wheat fields is bone dry, but on Eudes Coutte's sorghum plot the leaves are green and the plants carry a full ear of grains.
Four years ago, Coutte and his brother started growing sorghum, a cereal that is little-known in Europe but used widely in other parts of the world and can be an ingredient for gluten-free baking, couscous or even beer.
For Coutte, the advantages of sorghum are that in much of France it does not need to be irrigated, requires no pesticides and needs only a third of the fertiliser that wheat requires.
"Sorghum allows for a new kind of agriculture, more sustainable, as it preserves resources," said Coutte, 40, standing in a field of waist-high sorghum in Saint-Escobille, 75 km (47 miles) south of the French capital. "We must think about tomorrow's agriculture, and how we can produce food without massive water use."
Under the extreme heat of 2022, even sorghum yields will be impacted, and he expects yields this year to fall to three-four tonnes per hectare, compared to five-six tonnes during a normal year.
'Competitive Advantage'
But the fact that this yield requires no irrigation north of the river Loire is a "competitive advantage," he said as drought is felt across France, with restrictions on access to water.
In a bid to make his farm more sustainable, Coutte has invested in his own stone mill, which turns part of his crop into gluten-free sorghum flour. He sells the rest as grains, which can be cooked and eaten like lentils.
Gluten-free sorghum is rich in protein and contains eight out of nine essential amino acids, he said, but in Europe it is still a niche market.
With more farmers like the Coutte brothers turning to this crop, French sorghum production grew to nearly 400,000 tonnes in 2021 from 244,000 tonnes in 2016, farm ministry data show.
Of the nearly 800,000 metric tonnes of sorghum produced in Europe in 2021-22, only about a quarter will be for human consumption, the rest mostly for animal feed, EU data show.
Sorghum
Strategie Grains crop analyst Vincent Braak said that sorghum has gained ground in Europe in recent years but is still struggling to find a market, which is not as developed as for corn and other cereals.
"But as summers are getting hotter and hotter, we can expect that more farmers will start growing sorghum to replace some of their corn," he said.
The Couttes are working hard to find new markets for their crop. In coming years the brothers plan to work with local partners to develop sorghum beer, vegetarian sorghum steak and other products.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a more enjoyable pacifier and teething ring option to soothe and distract fussy babies," said an inventor, from Charlotte, N.C., "so I invented the YUMMIE GUMMIES. My design enables a baby to safely enjoy different flavors at an earlier age."
The invention provides an improved line of pacifiers and teething rings for babies. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional or neutral-flavored pacifiers and teethers. As a result, it could make sucking or chewing on a pacifier/teething ring more enjoyable and it could help to soothe a baby. The invention features a unique design that is easy to use so it is ideal for parents with babies and toddlers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CNC-725, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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66 new COVID-19 cases in central region
Sixty-six persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the central region on Monday, according to a bulletin issued by the State Health Department.
The number of daily cases stood at 17 in Thanjavur and 16 in Tiruchi district. Mayiladuthurai and Tiruvarur reported eight fresh cases each, and Karur recorded six cases. Nagapattinam had five, Pudukottai four, and Perambalur and Ariyalur district reported one fresh case each.
Tiruchi district continued to record the maximum number of active cases in the region with 120 patients being under treatment, including home treatment, as on Monday. There were 113 active cases in Mayiladuthurai and Thanjavur, 76 in Tiruvarur and 48 in Karur district. Perambalur reported 41 active cases, while Pudukottai had 39, Nagapattinam 33, and Ariyalur recorded 20 active cases each.
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LONDON, UK — Nicholas Evans, the British author of the bestselling novel “The Horse Whisperer," has died at 72, his representatives said Monday.
United Agents said Evans died “suddenly” on Aug. 9 following a heart attack.
Published in 1995, “The Horse Whisperer” was Evans' debut novel and sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. The story of a trainer hired to help an injured teenager and her horse back to health was adapted into a Hollywood movie starring Robert Redford as the title character and Scarlett Johansson playing young rider Grace MacLean in her breakout role.
Born in 1950 in Worcestershire, England, Evans studied law at Oxford University and worked as a journalist in the 1970s.
He worked as a screenwriter and television documentary producer before beginning work on his debut novel. His other books include “The Loop,” “The Smoke Jumper," “The Divide” and “The Brave.”
In 2008, Evans became seriously ill after cooking and eating poisonous mushrooms picked in Scottish forests. He and his family were hospitalized and had to undergo kidney treatments. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/nicholas-evans-the-horse-whisperer-author-dies/507-87189b18-5548-4eff-917a-f538ee63e2bb | 2022-08-15T16:04:19Z | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/nicholas-evans-the-horse-whisperer-author-dies/507-87189b18-5548-4eff-917a-f538ee63e2bb | false |
WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 15, 2022
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TORNADO WARNING
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Duval County in south central Texas...
* Until 1045 AM CDT.
* At 1000 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Freer, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Freer around 1010 AM CDT.
This includes US Highway 59 between mile markers 770 and 776.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing told a judge Monday that they have rejected plea deals that would have resulted in three-year prison sentences, setting the stage for trial in October.
Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. They and Thomas Lane were working with Derek Chauvin when he pinned Floyd’s neck with his knee for more than nine minutes as the 46-year-old Black man said he couldn’t breathe and eventually grew still.
The killing, captured in bystander video, sparked protests worldwide and a reckoning on racial injustice. Chauvin, who is white, was convicted of second-degree murder last year and sentenced to 22 1/2 years on the state charge.
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill had set a limited window for accepting a plea deal ahead of trial, and Monday's brief hearing served to formalize the ex-officers' rejections of the state's offers.
“It would be lying for me to accept any plea offer,” said Thou, who held back concerned bystanders as Chauvin pinned Floyd.
Thao, Kueng and Lane were convicted in federal court in February of violating Floyd's civil rights. Lane, who held Floyd's legs and twice asked if he should be turned on his side, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years. Thao was sentenced to 3 1/2 years. Kueng, who pinned Floyd's back, was sentenced to 3 years.
Assistant Attorney General Matt Frank said plea negotiations began in earnest in May and continued into June. The offers would have dropped the charge of aiding and abetting murder, and the officers' state time would have run concurrently with the federal sentences.
The trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 24, with opening statements Nov. 7.
Lane avoided a state trial by pleading guilty in May to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in a deal that calls for a three-year sentence. His sentencing is Sept. 21.
Chauvin was sentenced to 21 years on the federal civil rights charge. He remains in the state's maximum security prison at Oak Park Heights pending his transfer to federal prison. The other three remain free on bail.
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Associated Press writer Amy Forliti contributed to this story.
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Find AP’s full coverage of the killing of George Floyd at: https://apnews.com/hub/death-of-george-floyd | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Thao-Kueng-say-they-rejected-plea-deal-in-Floyd-17374147.php | 2022-08-15T16:08:19Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Thao-Kueng-say-they-rejected-plea-deal-in-Floyd-17374147.php | true |
As the clock turned to the year 2000, ESPN put out its rankings of the greatest athletes of the 20th century. The list was objectionable on several fronts: Babe Ruth ahead of Muhammad Ali? Secretariat—yes, the horse—ahead of Oscar Robertson? Ahead of Lawrence Taylor? But the worst part about the list was that it was a sausage fest. There were five women in the top 50, with Chris Evert squeaking in at number 50. Of the five, only two were Black women, the highest ranked being track-and-field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee at 23. This arid landscape was the sports world that Serena Williams audaciously set out to rule.
In the year 2000, Serena Williams was a 19-year-old tennis prodigy still playing in the shadow of big sister Venus. The standard belief of almost everyone—save her father, Richard Williams—was that Serena would be Dom DiMaggio to Venus’s Joltin’ Joe: a quality career but always the familial afterthought. But Serena had already won the US Open at 17, and her confidence was running high. That momentum would last another 22 years. She now has the greatest career in the history of professional sports.
With Serena Williams set to retire after the forthcoming US Open, it is worth taking stock of the magnitude of what she has accomplished. When Serena Williams turned pro, Bill Clinton was in his first presidential term; the movie Toy Story was the number one box office hit of the year—and Serena was not much older than Toy Story’s target audience. It was 1995, and she was 14 years old. She made a whopping $250 in her first pro match against a terrific trivia answer by the name of Annie Miller. Now Serena’s career ends 27 years later with 23 Grand Slam singles titles and 14 doubles titles to her name. Her career is older than five-time Wimbledon champion Bjorn Borg was when he retired.
The length of Serena’s dominance is rivaled historically only by people like geriatric quarterback Tom Brady or basketball king LeBron James. But her career accomplishments also dwarf those of Brady and James precisely because of what Serena had to overcome while also being unquestionably and undeniably herself. She showed the world you don’t have to “get in where you fit in.” You can fight to carve your own space, and even when you lose—Serena’s career was not a string of uninterrupted success—better to go down as yourself than as someone trying to be somebody else. She persevered in situations that neither Brady nor James could understand: winning the 2017 Australian Open while eight weeks pregnant? Coming back to her sport after almost dying during childbirth because of blood clots? That’s Serena. And of course, Serena Williams did not only survive the very white, often hostile world of tennis. She thrived. The amount of toxic distraction she had to confront on the road to greatness is probably exceeded only by names like Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, and Jack Johnson. Her hard-fought success blasted caverns in the country club and inspired a new generation of young Black girls to reach for a racket, believing that this sport is now for them too. The public courts near my house are very much a beautiful testament to this.
She also inspired the pen of the author and poet Claudia Rankine, who wrote of the two siblings, “Serena and her big sister Venus brought to mind Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘I feel most colored when I am thrown against a white background.’… Serena and Venus win sometimes, they lose sometimes, they’ve been booed and cheered, and through it all and evident to all were those people who are enraged they are there at all—graphite against a sharp white background.”
The unimpeachable success against this “all-white background”—in the tradition of Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe, Yannick Noah, and Zina Garrison, but on a far grander scale—is precisely why Serena Williams and her body of work stand alone.
That rather silly, staid list of the 20th century’s greatest athletes contained not a hint of who was coming in like a whirlwind. Now Serena is the standard, and everyone else is looking up. | https://www.thenation.com/article/society/serena-williams-retirement/ | 2022-08-15T16:09:22Z | https://www.thenation.com/article/society/serena-williams-retirement/ | true |
FIRST ON FOX: Lindsey Graham will appeal judge's decision forcing him to testify before grand jury in Georgia
The federal judge ruled Monday that Graham did not have immunity from being called before state prosecutors
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., will appeal the decision by a federal judge forcing him to comply with a subpoena to appear before a grand jury as part of the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others violated any laws during the latter's efforts to reverse the state's outcome in the 2020 presidential election.
In an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Graham accused the judge of ignoring constitutional text and Supreme Court precedent, citing the Constitution's Speech or Debate Clause.
"The Constitution's Speech or Debate Clause prevents a local official from questioning a senator about how that senator did his job. Here, Senator Graham was doing his due diligence before the Electoral Count Act certification vote – where he voted to certify the election," the statement said.
"Although the district court acknowledged that Speech or Debate may protect some of Senator Graham's activities, she nevertheless ignored constitutional text and binding Supreme Court precedent, so Senator Graham plans to appeal to the 11th Circuit," it added.
In the Monday ruling, the judge said the Graham did not enjoy sovereign immunity from being called by state prosecutors, despite his argument that, as a senator, he has immunity regarding being questioned over legislative acts.
Fox News' Ronn Blitzer contributed to this report. | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-graham-appeal-judges-decision-testify-grand-jury-georgia | 2022-08-15T16:10:25Z | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-graham-appeal-judges-decision-testify-grand-jury-georgia | false |
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