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Man arrested on DUI after smashing into Topeka woman’s car with infant inside
DOUGLAS CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A Lawrence man is behind bars after it was found that he was intoxicated when he smashed into an SUV occupied by a Topeka woman and her infant on Highway 40.
The Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office tells 13 NEWS that just before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, officials were called to the 700 block of U.S. Highway 40 - west of Lawrence - with reports of an injury accident.
When officials arrived, they said they found the driver of a red car - later identified as James Curtis Underwood, 63, of Lawrence - had pulled out of a driveway and attempted to turn east when he hit a silver SUV that was headed westbound - driven by a 23-year-old Topeka woman.
The Sheriff’s Office said medics treated the woman and an infant in the SUV. The infant remained uninjured, however, the woman was taken to Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka via private vehicle to treat a wrist injury.
In relation to the crash, the Douglas Co. booking report indicates that Underwood was booked into jail on DUI - 2nd offense - Aggravated battery - DUI causing bodily harm.
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Merrie Spaeth is President of Spaeth Communications, Director, Media Relations, Reagan White House.
Professor Edward Tufte is one of the world's experts on envisioning information. He believes that how we visually display information, particularly data, has a huge impact on how we absorb or learn from it. He's also the leader of the anti-PowerPoint movement, arguing that PPT is an overly simplified, lazy man's way of displaying what looks like useful material but too frequently obscures the actual content.
I agree with Tufte, but I'm writing because of another observation he makes to explain why PPT is so frequently ineffective: "designer guidelines and bureaucratic norms that insist on PP for all presentations regardless of content." And, since PPT is here to stay, let's identify ways to make it more useful.
The Case Against PowerPoint
First, if you or your company use PPT, spend a few dollars to download the e-version of his seminal article, "The Cognitive Sytle of PowerPoint: Pitching Out Corrupts Within." Written in part to understand and critique how NASA and Boeing failed so catastrophically to correctly diagnose and address the danger to the Columbia space shuttle in 2003, one focus of his analysis concludes that PPT is a terrible format to convey serious technical topics. Its templates and formats cause critical information to be overlooked, to be "pitched out."
It's important that teams start here on their endeavor for better displaying information. Why? Because so much of his analysis and criticism are correct, starting with the observations that:
• PPT is for the presenter, not the audience.
• PPT is "relentlessly sequential."
• Today's PPT is hostage to a 1956 paper by psychology expert George A. Miller, who argued that humans can remember approximately five to seven points, giving birth to the "six bullets on six slides" commandment.
One of his most astute observations is that art has gone through many styles, ranging from Egyptian flat descriptions to the Renaissance to Picasso, with a lot of others in between. The objects or people depicted didn't change, but the style of depicting them did. His argument is that PPT is simply the current "style" of presentation, and farsighted companies will find new styles.
Although I have a hard time seeing our clients adopt his main recommendation—to ditch PPT, give people reports and expect them to read and discuss them—he is onto something important.
How We Can Make PPT More Effective
1. Interactivity shouldn't be confined to post-presentation Q&A. It should be built into the presentation. Even with the constraints of Zoom participants, the speaker can query the audience. With larger groups, ask for raised hands or use the Chat function. (We like to have a partner presenter who handles the chat comments and polls.) We also use one or two short printout components that the speaker can refer to. This does break the eye contact with the listeners but does make up for it with a new element.
2. Focus on the audience. A Lean Six Sigma presentation to other black belts can be a lot different than a budget request to a board. Turn the obligatory agenda at the start into "guide posts," a very short enumeration of what's to be covered, why and what you want the listener to take away.
3. Don't overlook setup. Setup is critical yet too often overlooked. Rather than just dumping data, tell a story. While Tufte hates "build" slides, I like using multiple, as this increases interaction with the listeners.
One of our clients in Europe was making an important presentation to his board asking for a significant amount of funds to erase technical debt. He began the presentation with three eye-catching pictures:
• A kitchen full of mold, insinuating that they had delayed maintenance beyond the point of cleanup.
• A multistory building illustrating that they had overbuilt the technical architecture and thus the entire structure was at risk.
• A box of tools covered with rust to show they had also failed to invest in equipment to fix the problems.
With these three images in mind, he then proceeded with a fairly straightforward and numbers-filled analysis of the proposed project and costs. (They got the funds.)
4. Give each slide a headline. Each slide should have what we call a "headline," a single line with a point of view. A headline can be absorbed visually and repeated if the listener turns away. And yes, it can have a subhead. But try not to slop over multiple lines.
5. Include blank slides where the speaker continues to talk to, and with, the audience. Tufte is right about the death knell of relentless sequencing. If your design staff rebels against a blank slide, the fallback position is a simple picture or a simple quote. Instead, turn the attention from the slide to the speaker.
In conclusion, power on PPT! But let's recognize its faults (defaults?) and improve on them.
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Using Conversica's Powerfully Human Conversational AI Digital Assistants, the Integration Gives CS Teams Unlimited Capacity for Proactive Communication with Customers Triggered by Data from Gainsight
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Conversica, Inc., the leading provider of Conversational AI solutions for enterprise revenue teams, announced a new integration with leading customer success platform Gainsight. With the new capability, Customer Success (CS) teams will be able to deploy AI-powered Digital Assistants to drive customer health and experiences, all triggered by data from Gainsight. The integration will empower Customer Success Managers (CSMs) to offload the necessary but time-consuming conversations to a digital assistant, including driving product adoption, initiating early renewals, and ultimately creating customer advocacy, giving CSMs more freedom to focus on more strategic, revenue-generating activities.
Today's buyers expect brands to get it right, from onboarding to renewals, and the margin for error is getting thinner. According to 451 Research's Voice of the Enterprise: Customer Experience & Commerce Report, 80 percent of businesses state they are likely to end a relationship with a company due to a poor customer experience.
Modern Customer Success teams recognize the importance of keeping customers engaged with high-touch, personalized attention to boost customer outcomes and improve retention and growth. However, capacity constraints often leave CSMs stretched too thin, each with too many customers to service, making it impossible to deliver a great experience consistently across their entire portfolio. With the average CSM managing more than 50 accounts, CSMs often get stuck in a cycle of reacting to problems rather than getting ahead of potential issues and proactively strategizing with customers to improve outcomes.
Conversica's Conversation Automation solution gives CS teams their own personalized assistants who deliver unlimited capacity for proactive communication with customers, closing the gap between what CSMs can accomplish manually and what it actually takes to deliver the experience buyers need for retention and growth.
With the new Conversica and Gainsight integration, CS teams will benefit from a digital team member that can automatically take action and conduct many of the time-consuming but necessary actions CSMs must perform manually today, including:
- Onboarding new customers,
- Acting on usage trends to drive product adoption,
- Setting up regular business reviews,
- Starting renewal, upsell, and cross-sell motions,
- Collecting critical customer feedback, and
- Obtaining customer referrals
Conversica's AI Assistants use Gainsight data such as customer health score and contract data to automatically initiate two-way conversations that are action-oriented, increasing customer satisfaction and net retention.
"This strategic integration with Conversica is a game-changer for Gainsight users," said Karl Rumelhart, Chief Product Officer and Executive Vice President at Gainsight. "Using Conversica's AI Assistants to automate the follow-up on Gainsight data enables Customer Success teams to more effectively act on insights, proactively respond to customer needs across multiple accounts, and drive durable, efficient growth through renewals and expansion."
- Take the Routine out of Renewals: Conversica AI Assistants use key renewal data such as type of contract and client status to automatically tailor an outreach campaign well ahead of the renewal date, setting the groundwork for more successful outcomes.
- Automatically Address Early Signs of Poor Customer Health: Low product usage and health scores automatically trigger the AI Assistant to proactively work to resolve issues. It does this by setting up a meeting with the CSM, sharing best practices or collecting feedback for the CSMs to address.
- Harness Advocates to Drive Growth: the AI Assistant leverages health score, adoption rates and NPS data to identify and engage successful customers to participate in a case study, share an online review, initiate an upgrade discussion, and more.
"Conversica and Gainsight together empower the customer success industry to do more with less," said Jim Kaskade, CEO of Conversica. "Which CS organization doesn't want their teams to have unlimited scale? Our robust conversation automation solution leverages Gainsight data to not only tailor every conversation, but with real-time triggers that engage customers at the right time. And, thus, it does so in a proactive way that improves the health of the customer relationship, drives revenue, and allows CSMs to do what they do best. This is a must for digitally-driven organizations that are recession-proofing their businesses for future success."
Gainsight's innovative platform helps companies of all sizes and industries drive durable growth through customer-led and product-led strategies. It offers a powerful set of customer success, product experience, and community engagement solutions that together enable businesses to scale efficiently, create alignment, and put the customer at the heart of innovation. With Gainsight, it's never been easier to drive acquisition, increase product adoption, prevent churn, and grow with renewals and expansion. Learn how leading companies such as GE Digital, SAP Concur, and Box use Gainsight at www.gainsight.com.
Jordan Sher
Vice President, Corporate and Brand Marketing
jsher@gainsight.com
Conversica's AI-powered Digital Assistants supercharge revenue teams for growth. They enable Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams to acquire untapped revenue through perfectly structured conversations. With billions of human interactions spanning more than a decade, Conversica's AI Assistants have learned to influence and persuade customers and prospects throughout the customer journey lifecycle. Unlike chatbots, they are powerfully human and can hold meaningful conversations at every touchpoint. They fuel the conversations that create brand loyalty and maximize every revenue opportunity. They know how to say just the right thing at just the right time to help grow revenue, improve customer experience, reduce costs, increase operational efficiencies, and build brand awareness. Conversica's Conversation Automation platform is used by leaders nationwide to get the conversation going and build the workforce of the future, today.
To learn more, visit conversica.com and follow the company on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Meriane Morselli, on behalf of Conversica
conversica@msrcommunications.com
(415) 989-9000
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Launching just in time for National Rum Day on August 16, Old J Spiced Rum is calling for all rum fanatics to come forward and tell them why they should be crowned the UK’s number one rum fan.
To mark the occasion, Old J will be rewarding the self-confessed rum lover with a tiki makeover complete with a custom-designed, fully stocked bar. They’re even offering up the Old J party activation team to help launch your home bar with a tiki party for your friends and family.
With Instagram garden DIY expert @colourmadetheroom enlisted to help, Pixie will take some time to get to know you and your tastes and preferences to build the tiki bar of your dreams which reflects all your personality and rum needs. Once the design is complete, you will then have an Old J rum expert come down along with a bartender and DJ to help you launch the tiki bar with a bang.
Old J Spiced Rum can be found in Morrisons and Click n Drink as well as independent retail stores and bars across the UK.
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DAVENPORT, Iowa, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials at ImpactLife have reinstated more than 5000 potential blood donors following new guidance issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The change comes as the blood provider to 124 Midwestern hospitals manages a period of low blood inventory brought on by a seasonal decline in the rate of blood donation and ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Donors who were previously deferred due to potential risk of exposure to Mad Cow Disease are now permitted to give blood, provided they meet all other donor eligibility criteria.
ImpactLife strives to maintain a five-day supply for all blood types but has experienced low donation rates through late July and early August, leading to just a one-day supply for O-negative and two- to three-day supply for O-positive, A-negative, A-positive, B-positive, and B-negative blood types. The blood provider asks all eligible and potential donors to schedule appointments by calling (800) 747-5401, scheduling online at www.bloodcenter.org, or via the ImpactLife mobile app (www.bloodcenter.org/app).
The new guidance from FDA removes the deferral associated with geographic risk of Mad Cow Disease for time spent in the United Kingdom (1980 – 1996); time spent in France and Ireland (1980 – 2001); and receipt of a blood transfusion in the U.K., France or Ireland (1980 – present). ImpactLife is reaching out to 5126 potential donors who were previously deferred under the former eligibility criteria. Individuals with questions about eligibility for blood donation are asked to call ImpactLife at (800) 757-5401 or see www.bloodcenter.org/eligibility.
Blood providers across the U.S. are experiencing similar challenges and are now receiving help from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which recently launched a web site and messaging campaign to help recruit additional blood donors. The HHS "Giving Equals Living" campaign features public service announcements and information on the importance of blood and plasma donation. For PSA copy and information on the campaign, see https://www.hhs.gov/givingequalsliving/giveblood.
ImpactLife is a not-for-profit blood services provider to 124 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, as well as resource sharing partners across the country. ImpactLife operates 22 Donor Centers and holds approximately 5000 mobile blood drives annually to provide blood components needed for patient transfusions at hospitals within its four-state service region (www.bloodcenter.org/hospitals). For information, see @impactlifeblood on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat or www.bloodcenter.org.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dennis Godby, 66, Sacramento, California Naturopathic Doctor, will begin solo walk across USA - his third on foot across the USA – Walk USA for Health Equity (WUHE) from Myrtle Beach, SC, September 12, 2022, and walk through many North Carolina communities to Knoxville, TN.
Dr. Godby will meet media at 4:30 pm in front of city hall daily. See daily itinerary on website.
COVID's devastating impact on Americans with pre-existing, pre-disposing and often, preventable medical conditions is call to action and inspired the walk across America. WUHE will highlight: America's desperate health conditions in many communities of color, for example, one's zip code being better predictor of one's health than their genetics, teach practical ways to get and stay healthy, and advocate for health equity so that everyone has opportunity to be healthy.
Dr. Godby will walk one-fifth of the country each year. Dr. Godby is partnering with local organizations, such as North Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians, ministers, health equity advocates and others to host community health forums on day Dr. Godby passes through town to include topics such as: vitamin D, safe drinking water, exercise, access to nutrition, mental health issues, and safe neighborhoods. The public events may also include health fairs with blood pressure, glucose and other free health checks.
The first leg of the walk—610 miles —will end in Knoxville, October 10, 2022. The 2nd to 5th legs, include Knoxville, TN to Seattle, WA from 2023 to 2026.
To minimize cost of walk, and have more opportunities to meet people along route, Dr. Godby will not use a support vehicle, but backpack and camp. Dr. Godby will walk 22 miles per day, beginning walk 6:30-8 am, and end 4 pm, depending on planned local events, and unforeseen factors.
As a 44-year veteran of long runs and walks of conscience for health and social justice, Dr. Godby, hopes to inspire individual health improvement and systemic change.
Dr. Godby says he does these extreme endurance events putting him at risk because: "The amount of risk and vulnerability one's willing to endure for a cause is directly proportional to people's willingness to listen, open their hearts, and be inspired. This method of non-violent, direct action, often earns one the right to be heard."
Contact:
Dennis Godby, ND
530-400-1385
drgodby@therun.org
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Customers cite Lookout platform as valuable investment that can efficiently boost cloud and private application security governance
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lookout, a leader in endpoint and cloud security solutions, today announced it has been named a "Strong Performer" in the Gartner® Peer Insights™ "Voice of the Customer" for Security Service Edge (SSE). Gartner Peer Insights is a reviews and ratings platform for technology end users to provide candid customer feedback and for technology decision makers to learn about a company's products and services. The "Voice of the Customer" is a document that synthesizes these user reviews into insights for IT decision makers.
Gartner defines SSE as a technology that "secures access to the web, cloud services and private applications. Capabilities include access control, threat protection, data security, security monitoring and acceptable use control enforced by network-based and API-based integration. SSE is primarily delivered as a cloud-based service and may include on-premises or agent-based components." According to Gartner, by 2025, 80% of organizations seeking to procure SSE-related security services will purchase a consolidated SSE solution rather than stand-alone cloud access security broker, secure web gateway, and ZTNA offerings, up from 15% in 2021.1
Lookout's SSE solution, the Lookout Cloud Security Platform, safeguards an organizations' data, identifies and mitigates threats and facilitates secure access to the web, private apps and cloud services (SaaS) deployed in a multi-cloud environment. It combines Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Secure Web Gateway (SWG) natively in a single platform, significantly reducing the complexity, costs and number of security vendors and point solutions an IT department has to manage. It also provides the agility and scalability to keep pace with evolving, increasingly sophisticated threats.
"Lookout CASB is a great product. Out of all the products reviewed, it was the only product that allowed the data to be secured, regardless of location of endpoint or the data itself, as the security follows the data." – Security Analyst, Healthcare Industry
"I enjoy using Lookout CASB and am astounded by how comprehensive it is, from security to control and intelligence. Lookout CASB provides greater control over all our endpoints and app instances, while also allowing us to link it with our enterprise mobility management systems and to all other systems to enforce endpoint access controls. It not only efficiently boosts cloud and private application security governance but also across multi-cloud installations provides significant data finding capabilities." – Finance Consultant, Services Industry
"Lookout CASB is a valuable investment to gain visibility into shadow IT, and to add a real layer of security for SaaS apps." – Deputy CIO, Services Industry
"Lookout CASB is the only solution that lowers costs and simplifies security and access control across all touchpoints, cloud, and on-premises systems. My experience with Lookout CASB has been exactly as I had planned; it has given us complete control over access management and security." – Marketing Tech Leader, IT Services
Earlier this year, Gartner released its 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Security Service Edge in which Lookout was named a Visionary.2 The companion 2022 Gartner Critical Capabilities for SSE report ranked Lookout in the top three across all four Use Cases.3
"To prevent data leakage in this cloud-first, hybrid workforce era, you need an integrated cybersecurity solution that offers advanced capabilities, rapid onboarding and a seamless user experience," said Pravin Kothari, executive vice president, Product and Strategy, Cloud Security, Lookout. "There's no stronger validation of our product's capabilities and value than positive customer endorsements. Lookout employees are deeply committed to meeting the needs and objectives of our customers, and we're honored to be recognized in the Gartner Peer Insights report."
- To learn more, visit www.lookout.com.
- Sign up for a complimentary Data Risk Assessment and 90-day trial.
- Follow Lookout on its blog, LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Listen and subscribe to Security Soapbox, Lookout's podcast covering privacy, security and everything in between.
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1 Gartner, "Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge," John Watts, Craig Lawson, Charlie Winckless, Aaron McQuaid, February 15, 2022.
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3 Gartner, "Critical Capabilities for Security Service Edge," Craig Lawson, Charlie Winckless, John Watts, Aaron McQuaid, February 16, 2022.
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China sets sanctions on Taiwan figures to punish U.S., island
China imposed visa bans and other sanctions Tuesday on Taiwanese political figures as it raises pressure on the self-governing island and the U.S. in response to successive congressional visits.
The sanctions come a day after China set more military exercises in the seas and skies surrounding Taiwan in response to what it called "collusion and provocation between the U.S. and Taiwan." There's been no word on the timing and scale of the Chinese exercises.
They were announced the same day a U.S. congressional delegation met with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, and after a similar visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the highest-level member of the U.S. government to visit Taiwan in 25 years. The Chinese government objects to Taiwan having any official contact with foreign governments because it considers Taiwan its own territory, and its recent saber rattling has emphasized its threat to take the island by military force.
Pelosi's visit was followed by nearly two weeks of threatening Chinese military exercises that included the firing of missiles over the island and incursions by navy ships and warplanes across the midline of the Taiwan Strait that has long been a buffer between the sides.
In Washington, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters that China had overreacted with its "provocative and totally unnecessary response to the congressional delegation that visited Taiwan earlier this month."
The targets of China's latest sanctions include Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the U.S., Bi-khim Hsiao and legislators Ker Chien-ming, Koo Li-hsiung, Tsai Chi-chang, Chen Jiau-hua and Wang Ting-yu, along with activist Lin Fei-fan.
They will be barred from travelling to mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao, and from having any financial or personal connections with people and entities in those areas, according to the ruling Communist Party's Taiwan Work Office.
The measures were designed to "resolutely punish" those considered "diehard elements" supporting Taiwan's independence, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Premier Su Tseng-chang, leader of the Legislature You Si-kun and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu were already on China's sanctions list and will face more restrictions, Xinhua said.
China exercises no legal authority over Taiwan and it's unclear what effect the sanctions would have. China has refused all contact with Taiwan's government since shortly after the 2016 election of Tsai, who was overwhelmingly reelected in 2020.
Tsai's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party also controls the legislature, and the vast majority of Taiwanese favour maintaining the status-quo of de facto independence amid strong economic and social connections between the sides.
China accuses the U.S. of encouraging the island's independence through the sale of weapons and engagement between U.S. politicians and the island's government. Washington says it does not support independence, has no formal diplomatic ties with the island and maintains that the two sides should settle their dispute peacefully -- but it is legally bound to ensure the island can defend itself against any attack.
Taiwan has put its military on alert, but has taken no major countermeasures against the Chinese measures. That has been reflected in the overriding calm and large spread ambivalence among the public, who have lived under threat of Chinese attack from more than seven decades.
Taiwan announced air force and ground-to-air missile drills for Thursday and Friday.
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Iran submits a 'written response' in nuclear deal talks
Iran said Tuesday it submitted a "written response" to what has been described as a final roadmap to restore its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran's state-run IRNA news agency offered no details on the substance of its response, but suggested that Tehran still wouldn't take the European Union-mediated proposal, despite warnings there would be no more negotiations.
"The differences are on three issues, in which the United States has expressed its verbal flexibility in two cases, but it should be included in the text," the IRNA report said. "The third issue is related to guaranteeing the continuation of (the deal), which depends on the realism of the United States."
Tehran under hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi has repeatedly tried to blame Washington for the delay in reaching an accord. Monday was reported to have been a deadline for Iran's response.
There was no immediate acknowledgement from the EU that Iran submitted its response. The EU has been the go-between in the indirect talks.
From Washington, State Department spokesman Ned Price said the U.S. would share its own response to the EU.
"We do agree, however, with (the EU's) fundamental point, and that is that what could be negotiated has been negotiated," Price said.
He added that Iran had been making "unacceptable demands" going beyond the text of the 2015 nuclear deal, which saw Iran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
"If Iran wants these sanctions lifted, they will need to alter their underlying conduct," Price said. "They will need to change the dangerous activities that gave rise to these sanctions in the first place."
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The Canadian food producer and co-packer fighting food-waste has acquired two new brands as part of their expansion and mission to support sustainable food manufacturing.
TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethey Group is a collective on a mission to change the Canadian food and beverage space, offering sustainable and eco-friendly production and co-packing options. Ethey Foods, the flagship brand of the ethey Group, launched last year and is Canada's #1 zero-waste food delivery service. Now, ethey Group has expanded its focus and has started bringing new brands into the group, helping make these businesses reach a national audience on a sustainable platform. The two newest brands are Puppy Gang Fresh Foods and Blank Slate Wellness.
Puppy Gang Fresh Foods provides nutritious human grade dog food delivery across Canada, and focuses on improving dog's lives through whole foods. Each meal contains only real, whole foods, high quality and locally sourced hormone and antibiotic free meat and vegetables with no preservatives, fillers, chemicals or additives. Puppy Gang's food production is ethical and eco-focused with reusable packaging, and 1% of all sales go to dog rescue agencies, making them the ideal fit for the ethey family.
Blank Slate is the only Canadian cold-pressed juice infused with adaptogens and live raw vegan probiotics. Each juice's ingredients, along with the infusions, work to serve a purpose to the consumer, helping them move, glow, heal, and be energized or calm. Their mission to provide healthy drinks to people across Canada directly aligns with ethey's goals, and they can now do this while creating zero food waste.
Partnering with these brands is just the start for ethey Group. The Gary Vaynerchuk backed business is focused on finding more brands across Canada to bring into their group and expand their sustainable platform to every corner of the food and agriculture space.
Founded by hospitality veteran and entrepreneur, Nick Spina, ethey Group is spearheading the fight against food-waste by creating a closed-loop food system and making their food processing facility in London, Ontario an incubator for high-growth, impact-focused sustainable food brands in Canada.
Ethey Foods, which currently delivers across Canada coast to coast, offers healthy, chef-prepared, cooked meals for people who want to eat well and positively impact the planet. Ethey's zero food waste cycle ensures that every single ingredient in each meal is fully utilized, from harvest, to meal prep, to compost, to seed, back to harvest again. Their food processing facility is partnered with a local onsite worm farm that they use to recycle food scraps and turn them into high-grade fertilizer.
About ethey:
Founded in 2015, ethey ethical, sustainable meal delivery company, and Canada's #1 meal delivery service. Ethey provides healthy, chef-prepared, cooked meals for people who want to eat well and positively impact our planet for the generations of tomorrow. As leaders of the zero food-waste movement, ethey inspires a healthy relationship between our planet and its people, one chef prepared cooked-meal at a time.
Puppy Gang:
Puppy Gang Fresh Foods was founded by certified animal nutritionists Sarah Tritsaris and Marisa Hoskins in 2019 with a mission to help dogs to live longer and healthier lives. Based in Toronto, Puppy Gang offers human grade, whole pet food home delivery across Canada.
Blankslate Wellness:
Blank Slate is the only sustainable Canadian cold-pressed juice infused with adaptogens and live vegan probiotics. Their mission is to provide healthy drinks to families across Canada.
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Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. Just about everyone who spends any time outdoors will be bothered by the bloodsucking party poopers at one point or another.
Although it may seem difficult to avoid mosquitoes, there are several easy measures you can take to reduce or eliminate them from your yard and garden. The best control is prevention.
With the exception of those who live near a lake, marsh or swamp -- or in densely packed neighborhoods -- most of the blame for mosquito invasions usually falls on the property’s residents. Mosquitoes need only one-quarter inch of water to breed — and a female can lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
Inspect your property for standing water. Even the most diligent among us will likely find water collected in a children’s playset, tire, clogged gutter, pot saucer, overturned trash can lid or flying disc toy. Drain or dump water as you see it, even if the amount appears insignificant, and drill drainage holes in the bottoms of vessels like tire swings.
For water that’s intended to stand, such as in ponds and bird baths, the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) is a safe and effective way to kill mosquito larvae. Several strains of Bt are available, each targeting different insects, so be sure to buy the israelensis strain to target mosquitoes. The product is also effective against black flies and fungus gnats.
Bti comes in various forms, including donut-shaped briquettes called “Mosquito Dunks.” The floating rings offer 30 days of protection and “will not harm people, pets and other animals, aquatic life, or other insects, including honeybees,” according to the CDC.
If you don’t have a pond or bird bath, you can make a DIY mosquito trap: Add a handful of straw, hay or grass clippings to a (preferably dark-colored) pail filled with water, and let it sit for 1-2 days. Then add one mosquito dunk. For large infestations, tuck several buckets around the yard. The decomposing organic matter will attract the insects, which will lay eggs on the treated water. Replace water and add a fresh dunk every 30 days to thwart future generations of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes also like to hunker down among weeds and overgrown vegetation. Keep the yard tidy.
Running a standing or box fan at high speed will significantly reduce mosquito activity on your porch, deck or patio. It works by literally blowing the insects away and dispersing our exhaled carbon dioxide, which would otherwise attract them. You’ll keep cooler, too.
Avoid using insecticidal foggers or sprays, which threaten essential pollinators and other beneficial insects while controlling only a small portion of the adult mosquito population. In addition, such applications would need to be repeated multiple times per season.
So-called “mosquito plants” and other plants marketed as repellents do, indeed, contain oils or chemicals that the insects find unappealing. But they’re not effective unless those compounds are released, such as by crushing the leaves. Merely having such a plant in the garden or a pot will not provide any benefit.
Various research studies have shown citronella candles containing lemongrass oil provide mild-to-moderate protection. The jury is out on whether the benefit can be attributed to the repellant properties of the active ingredient, the candle’s ability to mask the human scent or if the flame itself is the deterrent.
In case you’re wondering, mosquitoes do serve a purpose — as pollinators and bird food. Still, because the roles they serve in these areas are minor, eliminating them from your yard will not adversely affect the ecosystem.
Itchy welts aside, many of us live or vacation in areas where mosquitoes can transmit viruses like West Nile, Zika, dengue and chikungunya, and parasitic illnesses like malaria. Pets are at risk, too, with heartworm disease posing the most significant threat.
Wearing long sleeves and pants, reducing time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active, and keeping up to date with pets’ heartworm prevention treatments will go a long way toward reducing mosquito bites.
And remember, you don’t live in a barn. Keep the door closed.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Kootenay Silver Inc. (TSXV: KTN) (the "Company" or "Kootenay") is pleased to announce results from the first six holes of the Phase 4 drilling program on the Columba High-Grade Silver Project in Chihuahua State, Mexico. The previously announced 15,000-meter drilling program is designed to extend known mineralization and to test additional veins across the target-rich Columba Silver Project. The results detailed below extend known mineralization at both the D Vein and F Vein targets.
D Vein
- Well mineralized zone averaging 449 gpt silver over 11.3 meters from 81.1 meters downhole.
- Highest grade intercept 795 gpt silver, 0.95% lead and 1.47% zinc over one meter.
- Extends vein mineralization 50 meters to west of nearest intercept (CDH-19-021).
- 1,395 gpt silver over 1.5 meters within 416 gpt silver over 7.74 meters.
- Highest grade intercept 1,550 gpt silver and 0.95% lead and 4.5% zinc over 0.89 meters.
- 100-meter step out below CDH-22-115.
F Vein
- 107 gpt silver over 7.0 meters
- 75 meters deeper than previously released hole CDH 21-96 with 425 gpt silver over 2.37 meters
- Remains open to depth
Link to Drill Plan and Long Sections
Kootenay Silver's President and CEO Mr. James McDonald stated "We are extremely pleased with the new results from Columba. Each of the holes was designed to extend the F and D veins beyond previous drilling, in some cases returning high silver grades which we expect from this project. As work continues to discover high grade shoots at Columba, we see increasing potential to identify a significant silver resource."
The D Vein is a northwest striking, silver-bearing epithermal vein with associated mineralized quartz stockwork and hydrothermal breccia. The D Vein remains open in all directions. Kootenay has intercepted the D Vein over a strike length of 425 meters to a depth of roughly 340 meters with assays pending. The holes reported herein (CDH-22-115, CDH-22-117 and CDH-22-119) test and extend the northwestern end of the D Vein, with a best result from CDH-22-119 of 0.89 meters grading 1,550 gpt silver, 0.95% lead and 4.5% zinc. Mineralization at the D Vein is open to depth and in both directions along strike (see drill plan and long section Figure 1 and 2). To date drillhole CDH-22-117 is the furthest step-out to the northwest on the D Vein. This drillhole intersected the target within an interpreted down-dropped fault block and thus is thought to represent a higher stratigraphic level and expected to have lower values than holes to the southeast, for example, CDH-22-115.
The F Vein is located 600 meters northeast of, and roughly parallel to the D Vein. Most of the historical production at Columba came from the F Vein which has been mapped for over 1,000 meters on surface. As at the beginning of 2022, drilling had intercepted the F Vein for over 700 meters along trend to a maximum depth of 200 meters. The three F Vein drillholes (CDH-22-114, CDH-22-116 and CDH-22-118) reported below represent 50-meter step-outs of the structure beneath previous drilling (see drill plan and long section Figure 3 and 4).
A comprehensive list of drill results completed on the Columba Property since 2019 can be viewed here: Columba Drill Results.
All technical information for the Columba exploration program is obtained and reported under a formal quality assurance and quality control ("QA/QC") program. Samples are taken from core cut in half with a diamond saw under the direction of qualified geologists and engineers. Samples are then labeled, placed in plastic bags, sealed and with interval and sample numbers recorded. Samples are delivered by the Company to ALS Minerals ("ALS") in Chihuahua. The Company inserts blanks, standards and duplicates at regular intervals as follows. On average a blank is inserted every 100 samples beginning at the start of sampling and again when leaving the mineral zone. Standards are inserted when entering the potential mineralized zone and in the middle of them, on average one in every 25 samples is a standard. Duplicates are taken in the mineralized zone, on average 1 to 2 duplicates for each hole.
The samples are dried, crushed and pulverized with the pulps being sent airfreight for analysis by ALS in Vancouver, B.C. Systematic assaying of standards, blanks and duplicates is performed for precision and accuracy. Analysis for silver, zinc, lead and copper and related trace elements was done by ICP four acid digestion, with gold analysis by 30-gram fire assay with an AA finish. All drilling reported is HQ core and has been contracted to Globexplore Drilling from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
The Kootenay technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 (Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects) and reviewed and approved on behalf of Kootenay by James McDonald, P.Geo, President, CEO & Director for Kootenay, a Qualified Person.
Kootenay Silver Inc. is an exploration company actively engaged in the discovery and development of mineral projects in the Sierra Madre Region of Mexico. Supported by one of the largest junior portfolios of silver assets in Mexico, Kootenay continues to provide its shareholders with significant leverage to silver prices. The Company remains focused on the expansion of its current silver resources, new discoveries and the near-term economic development of its priority silver projects located in prolific mining districts in Sonora, State and Chihuahua, State, Mexico, respectively.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
The information in this news release has been prepared as at August 15, 2022. Certain statements in this news release, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", constitute "forward-looking statements" under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws. These statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expected", "may", "will" or similar terms.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Kootenay as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, known and unknown, could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by law, Kootenay expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in Kootenay's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Cautionary Note to US Investors: This news release includes Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources classification terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada and the Mineral Reserves and the Mineral Resources estimates are made in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. These standards differ significantly from the requirements adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The SEC sets rules that are applicable to domestic United States reporting companies. Consequently, Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources information included in this news release is not comparable to similar information that would generally be disclosed by domestic U.S. reporting companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
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HealthLynked Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
Revenue increase of 3% from Q1 22 to Q2 22 and 67% decrease in net losses from ($8.33) Million in the first half of 2021 to ($2.76) million in the first half of 2022
NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthLynked Corp. (OTCQB: HLYK), ("HealthLynked" or the "Company"), a global healthcare network focused on care management of its members and a provider of healthcare technologies that connects doctors, patients, and medical data, reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
For the second quarter 2022, HealthLynked reported revenue of $1.65 million, compared to $1.71 million in the second quarter of 2021. The Naples Women's Center subsidiary experienced physician turnover that led to reduced revenues due to normal time required to establish a new physician and enroll in healthcare plans. Functional Medicine along with the acquisition of Aesthetics Enhancements Unlimited in May 2022 showed a 15% increase in year-over-year patient revenues.
Net losses increased from ($0.51) million in second quarter 2021 to ($1.59) million in second quarter 2022 due primarily to a $0.63 million one-time gain from the forgiveness of government loans in 2021 and a $0.18 million higher non-cash gains in 2021 from the change in fair value of contingent acquisition consideration associated with earn-out features prior earlier acquisitions. Compared to the first quarter of 2022, revenue increased from $1.60 million to $1.65 million and net loss increased from ($1.17) million to ($1.59) million. Shareholders' equity was $4.80 million as of June 30, 2022.
Year-to-Date 2022 Financial Results
For the first half of 2022, HealthLynked reported revenue of $3.26 million, compared to $3.50 million in the first half of 2021. Net losses were down 67% from ($8.33) Million in the first half of 2021 to ($2.76) million in the first half of 2022.
Dr. Michael Dent, HealthLynked's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "During the second quarter, we acquired Aesthetics Enhancements Unlimited to add to our portfolio of Health Services locations and our captive patient base. We continue to invest in the development of the HealthLynked Network with major advancements in our software platform. We plan to launch our pay service for Healthlynked members next quarter and integrate our services into the HealthLynked mobile application."
George O'Leary, HealthLynked's Chief Financial Officer, added, "To avoid future gaps in physician coverage we are very pleased to have signed Dr. Eduardo Maristany to an early 2-year extension through May 2025. We also have hired Dr. Sakr, a new physician, who will be joining The Naples Center of Functional Medicine. We plan to focus our attention on a concierge model for both The Naples Center of Functional Medicine and Naples Women's Center. HealthLynked's wide range of healthcare services provide an opportunity to offer a more comprehensive healthcare solution that will significantly increase future health service revenues."
About HealthLynked Corp.
HealthLynked Corp. provides a solution for both patient members and providers to improve healthcare through the efficient exchange of medical information. The HealthLynked Network is a cloud-based platform that allows members to connect with their healthcare providers and take more control of their healthcare. Members enter their medical information, including medications, allergies, past surgeries, and personal health records, in one convenient online and secure location, free of charge. Participating healthcare providers can connect with their current and future patients through the system. Benefits to in-network providers include the ability to utilize the HealthLynked patent-pending patient access hub "PAH" for patient analytics. Other benefits for preferred providers include HLYK marketing tools to connect with their active and inactive patients to improve patient retention, access more accurate and current patient information, provide more efficient online scheduling, and to fill last-minute cancelations using the Company's "real-time appointment scheduling" all within its mobile application. Preferred providers pay a monthly fee to access these HealthLynked services. For additional information about HealthLynked Corp., please visit www.healthlynked.com and connect with HealthLynked on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Growth fueled by global team of established ServiceNow experts driving extraordinary client results
VISTA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewRocket, an Elite ServiceNow Partner that advises and supports clients in designing, implementing, and managing digital workflows to improve employee and customer experiences, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in 2022. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, providing a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful independent businesses. Following the unification of six legacy companies this year, NewRocket has achieved rapid growth by partnering with customers to address their most challenging problems, cultivating talent across the ServiceNow ecosystem, leading with empathy, and delivering excellence.
"NewRocket's place on the Inc. 5000 list is a huge testament to the drive, agility, and creativity of our Crew," says CEO Matt Stoyka. "Every Crew Member has had a hand in shaping our core values, and the culture we've created together is the momentum behind the growth we've achieved in such a short period of time."
With certification badges across all four ServiceNow workflows, NewRocket is distinct in the ecosystem, with the capability to go beyond technical implementation, working end-to-end to advise, implement and operate for clients at scale.
NewRocket has significant experience advising and supporting more than 1,000 customers across all areas of the NOW platform to maximize their investment and achieve their transformation goals. Delivered by an established and growing global team of experts with industry experience, NewRocket enables organizations to maximize their ServiceNow investment and deliver extraordinary experiences.
"Building a world-class company is never easy. Our global Crew of experts has done an amazing job supporting our customers to maximize the performance and value of the ServiceNow platform. We are laser-focused on creating opportunities for our Crew to build their ServiceNow expertise and knowledge because they are the foundation of our culture, and culture fuels worlds-class outcomes," says Stoyka.
With its origins amid the remote work era, NewRocket leveraged the pandemic's challenges as an opportunity to build a remote-first, empathy-driven culture, and target ecosystem gaps in an explosively growing market. As digital transformation continues to spark growth across industries, NewRocket brings deep platform expertise, specialized industry experience, and empathetic design thinking to high-demand service areas through an agile model that is experience-centric and delivers outcomes faster to maximize clients' investments at scale.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Today, NewRocket has 520+ highly skilled ServiceNow experts worldwide, with an unrivaled depth and breadth of ServiceNow experience delivering more than 4,000 projects for 1,000 customers, including 20% of the Fortune 200. Learn more about NewRocket at newrocket.com.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
An Elite ServiceNow partner, NewRocket is recognized as ServiceNow's Americas Partner Award Winner 2021 and Global Partner Award Winner 2021. As one of only three providers with certification badges across all four ServiceNow workflows, NewRocket has significant experience advising and supporting more than 1,000 customers across all areas of the NOW platform to maximize their investment and achieve their transformation goals. Creating extraordinary experiences is at the core of everything we do. Whether we're building and implementing workflows, designing portals, managing risk, and security programs, or offering data and insights to fuel businesses, we deliver incredible outcomes for the people at the forefront of the technology. Our collaborative, experience-centric approach to problem-solving enables an empathetic experience that makes technology easy to use. NewRocket goes beyond to help confidently design and implement transformative strategies that deliver real value. Then, we help sustain a healthy, current, and highly available ServiceNow platform to continually evolve and enable internal and external customers to thrive. We digitally transform, optimize, and manage businesses - from the server room to the board room. With global reach and local presence, we bring innovative and creative solutions to customers in Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, and Technology.
For more information, please visit www.newrocket.com.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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Private Credit Ecosystem Disrupting Private Markets Experiences Record Growth in First Half of Year, as Demand for Private Credit Opportunities Spiked Amid Extreme Volatility in Public Markets
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Percent, the platform powering the future of private markets, saw record-setting volume levels across its end-to-end ecosystem in the first
half of the year, as the environment of market volatility, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty pushed more investors to search for yield stability in the private credit markets and several new borrowers joined the platform.
As of July 2022, Percent investors have earned more than $16 million in interest since the company launched its first deal in 2019. In the first half of this year alone, in the period ending July 31, 2022, investors on the platform earned $5.4 million, a 52% increase in earnings from the same time last year. Meanwhile, the historical average APY for investments on Percent's platform currently sits at 12.38%, while its current average APY is at 15.09%, presenting an extremely attractive opportunity for investors against the current market backdrop where in the first six months of 2022, the S&P 500 tumbled 20.6%.
"The first half of the year was indeed a tumultuous time for the public markets, but at Percent we maintained a strong and steady growth trajectory across all of our business lines, as our platform was designed to offer investors solid opportunities for yield in any market environment," said Nelson Chu, Founder and CEO of Percent. "Now more than ever, our private credit ecosystem is offering rattled investors a private-market alternative option that is known in the industry for having shorter-durations and higher-than-average APYs. At the same time, we are leading the industry forward by bringing public market efficiencies to the private markets."
Key Milestones and Product Launches in 1H of 2022
- In January, Percent launched Percent Underwriter, streamlining the deal-making process for both sell-side and buy-side firms underwriting private credit transactions.
- Also in January, after closing on the acquisition of proprietary portfolio surveillance and risk management technology from MidCap Financial, Percent began building and planning the rollout of its soon-to-launch, AI-driven optimization and surveillance tool.
- In February, Percent entered into a multi-tiered due diligence agreement with MTAG Services, LLC ("MTAG"). This strategic initiative is now enabling Percent to roll out collateral verification capabilities, bringing an institutional-grade layer of oversight to its risk management framework and offering investors on its platform greater confidence and more peace of mind.
- In June, Percent partnered with Anzen to offer the industry's first credit default swap protection on private credit investment offerings.
- Also in the first half of the year, Percent was named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. Ranked No. 16 on the list of fifty companies being spotlighted this year, Percent was recognized for creating an open and welcoming workplace within Fintech. (The annual list put out by Arizent and Best Companies Group is based on compiled survey analysis from judges as well as employees.)
"Adding to our momentum, we successfully launched Corporate Loans in the first half of the year which offers VC-backed startups a fast and seamless way to tap minimally-dilutive venture debt financing options," said Prath Reddy, President of Percent. "This is another example of our suite of solutions offering all parties involved in private credit transactions 'the right product at the right time.' This innovative offering was created as an answer for the many startups that are now facing a slowing pace of VC-funding. At the same time, it brings a new asset class to our platform while opening up venture debt opportunities to accredited investors for the first time."
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Percent is the platform powering the future of private markets. Founded in 2018, the company leverages proprietary technologies, integrations, and data to bring first-of-its-kind transparency
and efficiency to private credit transactions. Percent's innovative ecosystem enables companies of any size to raise the most flexible debt capital at a low cost through dynamic market pricing and standardized terms. To date, its platforms have powered more than $950 million in transaction volume in a multi-trillion-dollar private credit market.
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THONON-LES-BAINS, France, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yadea, the world's leading electric two-wheeler brand, has come to France as the naming partner of the Festival International de Sports Extremes (FISE) Xperience Series BMX Freestyle Park competitions in Thonon-Les-Bains (August 13-15) and Le Havre (August 26-28), where it gets to witness the urban sports contenders from across the globe showing off their best tricks to wow the world.
Both athletes and audiences of FISE Xperience Series 2022 are greeted by some of Yadea's most popular e-scooters and given an opportunity to experience these battery-powered two-wheeler beasts firsthand, as part of the brand's efforts to celebrate the culture and spirit of action sports at one of the most anticipated competitions that unites Skateboard, Roller, Scooter and BMX riders worldwide.
Born in Montpellier in 1997, FISE is one of the biggest sports events in France, and over the past two decades, has attracted countless athletes to push the boundaries of human limits and inspire millions more worldwide.
Through the partnership with this event, Yadea aims to become another source of inspiration by bringing its latest innovations in the e-bike space that embody the fearless and adventurous spirit of youth culture. The visitors of FISE Xperience Thonon-les-Bains flocked to Yadea's booth to experience the power and speed of the C1S pro, C1S, G5, and C-Umi models that are equipped with technologies designed to unlock the new possibilities for e-mobility.
A true beast on the road, Yadea C1S electric scooter is a performance powerhouse, coupled with an elegant KISKA design that has clinched the Red Dot Design Award in 2020. The GTR 3.0 hub motor delivers exceptional acceleration power, enabling the e-scooter the reach 60km/h like a breeze. The intelligent battery management provides 9 levels of protection for the large-capacity lithium-ion battery that boasts longer range, gives riders peace of mind when traveling across a city.
Also shining under the spotlight is the G5 model which combines functionality, performance, and beauty into a classic and minimalistic structure. It features the GTR 3.0 broadband motor that is more than enough to handle maximum speed up to 45 km/h; the 220mm Hydraulic Disc Brakes that provide robust braking force; and a cold-rolled stainless-steel frame coated with electrophoresis and spray film to grant the skeleton unparalleled corrosion-resistant prosperity.
"We are proud to be a partner of FISE Xperience Series 2022 whose elements are also part of Yadea's DNA – the pioneering spirit, the perseverance to reach beyond limits, and the strong willpower that conquers challenges ahead. We are glad to take this opportunity to connect with our young audiences and reinforce those values which drive Yadea to fulfill its vision for the future of sustainable mobility," said Aska Zeng, General Manager of Yadea.
Over the past year, Yadea's name has appeared in many global sporting events, including the XLETIX Challenge Berlin held last year, as a leading e-mobility solution provider whose brand image is synonymous with speed and passion. Through partnerships with the European major sporting competitions, Yadea has established itself as an innovative and localized company. Looking ahead, Yadea will continue to advance with its international branding strategy, catering to the green lifestyles in Europe and empowering the local consumers to open up a new form of urban commuting.
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Our kid is getting ready to run away from home.
We’ve been watching the clues accumulate for months — the chats with admissions officers, the 18th birthday party, the graduation gown, the Facetime sessions with prospective dorm roommates. In a few weeks, with little regard for whether her parents are ready, she’ll leave us to start her freshman year on a campus in a redwood forest.
But there is one consolation. She’s headed to one of my favorite college towns in California, towns our family has been sampling unscientifically for the last three or four years.
We covered 11 campuses and 1,100 miles, from Camarillo to Davis. What did we learn?
As a dad, I’ve been paying attention to details like class size, graduation rates, meal plans and the bus service between campus and downtown. But I’ve also been looking at these collegiate communities through a travel writer’s lens. In fact, all of our trips and conversations have helped me come up with my own list of the state’s nine best college towns.
Whether you’re getting ready to hug a young scholar goodbye this fall (while handing them a box of laundry detergent) or simply looking for a weekend road trip, these places are worthy of a visit. They’re all over the map in every sense, from Claremont to Chico, offering options from the obvious to the arcane. My daughter’s new campus, in Santa Cruz, has a library that houses the Grateful Dead archive. But you might end up with the National Yo-Yo Museum. Or Mark Twain’s letters. Or one of this continent’s first geodesic domes.
Among the scores of schools in California, how did I choose just nine? I decided to favor smaller cities, focusing on municipalities with fewer than 120,000 residents. (Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Diego, San Francisco, you may harbor great schools, but are they really central to your identities? Consider yourselves wait-listed.) I also favored universities with more than 5,000 undergrads, campuses at least 50 years old and schools that cozy up to their towns rather than standing aloof on the outskirts. (But I let Santa Barbara in anyway, because, for better or worse, the UC campus has Goleta and Isla Vista to keep it company.)
As your freshman writing instructor might say, this exercise is clearly subjective. But it does include tips from seasoned locals — and some facts and footnotes too. So go explore these wonderful towns, arranged by their distance from Los Angeles. And don’t worry. There will be no quiz later.
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Claremont
Population 35,703, stands 32 miles east of L.A. City Hall, neighbored by La Verne, Montclair and Upland.
What makes it special: Once this territory was mostly citrus and oak groves. Now this community’s core is a gathering of five colleges (and two graduate schools) neighbored by a small business district and quiet streets of Craftsman-style homes. It’s calm, it’s unassuming, it’s graceful.
Bigger picture: The commercial area is known as Claremont Village. The Packing House is a vast, converted citrus-packing structure that now houses dozens of shops and eateries. Options for visitors include the 28-room boutique hotel Casa 425; the art-house movie theaters at the Laemmle Claremont 5; and A Shop Called Quest, an Indian Hill Boulevard business devoted to comic books, graphic novels, gaming and such.
Some locals say Claremont is all about “trees and Ph.Ds,” because more than 20,000 trees grow on public property in town, not far from the California Botanic Garden and Claremont Hills Wilderness Park. But that equation probably should include retirees too: The city includes several communities designed for seniors.
The campuses: The Claremont Colleges consortium includes five undergraduate liberal arts colleges — Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Pomona and Scripps — along with Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute. Though the consortium was founded in 1925, the oldest and largest college, Pomona (founded in 1887), predates Claremont cityhood. Scripps is all women.
The campuses add up to 546 acres. Undergraduate enrollment: about 5,500, plus a few thousand grad students. Team names: Sagehens (Pomona and Pitzer), and Stags and Athenas (Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd and Scripps). If the whole community seems suspiciously tidy and discreet for one harboring so many students, wait until you stumble onto the Golden Antlers, the colleges’ satirical news site (recent headline: “Pitzer Postpones Witch Burning Ritual Due to COVID Concerns.”)
Sample alumni: Singer-songwriter-actor Kris Kristofferson (Pomona College), artist Alison Saar (Scripps College), former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords (Scripps College).
Cost of staying there: Claremont has so few hotels that lodging analyst STR doesn’t release figures or average rates for the city (but besides Casa 425, there is a Doubletree by Hilton and a Motel 6). The 683 nearby Airbnb units average $126.
Local guide: Ellen Harper
Manager of the city’s Folk Music Center, which is owned by her son, musician Ben Harper
What to do: Harper likes roaming the Scripps College campus “because they’re just such lovely grounds, and also Pitzer College because they have that big native California garden” (the John R. Rodman Arboretum).
For shopping, she recommends DeeLux, a secondhand clothing store. Unfortunately, said Harper, “We’ve lost Rhino Records” (which is moving to Montclair this summer after 48 years in Claremont). But music can be heard at the Folk Music Center’s own open-mic night (on the last Sunday of every month). Performers get five minutes each, she said, and lots of students come. “If you want to drop names, Phoebe Bridgers got her start here at our open mic. Not that long ago.”
Claremont, on the eastern edge of L.A. County, is home to historic architecture along its streets and on the campuses of the Claremont Colleges.
Where to eat and drink: Harper suggests the restaurant Union on Yale (“a very nice brunch”) and Patty’s Mexican Food on Towne Avenue (for the burritos). “There’s also a new bakery called Creme that’s fabulous, very French, very tasty, very European,” she adds.
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Santa Barbara
Pop. 88,255, stands 195 miles northwest of L.A. City Hall. Ten miles west of downtown, you reach the UCSB campus, the suburban city of Goleta and the unincorporated neighborhood of Isla Vista.
What makes it special: Wide beaches. Mansions on the slopes. Wine country to the northwest. Spanish Colonial architecture and Mexican food in abundance. Lots of arts philanthropy from wealthy retirees. And enough energy from students and young entrepreneurs to remake an old industrial district into a bohemian-friendly Funk Zone.
Bigger picture: Santa Barbara’s downtown, topped by red tile roofs and punctuated with palm trees, is anchored by the State Street Promenade, a car-free zone (and pandemic improvisation) that features 10 blocks of restaurants, bars and shops (between Sola and Gutierrez streets). On Tuesdays, there’s a farmers market; on Thursdays, an artisan market. Readers head for Chaucer’s Books on upper State Street or (for used and rare volumes) Lost Horizon Bookstore in Montecito. The Old Santa Barbara Mission and the Presidio offer reminders of Spanish arrival in the 18th century.
A visitor also can dig into the angry politics behind “Mexico Today,” the big 1932 David Alfaro Siqueiros mural at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
The campus: Founded in 1892 as a manual training school in downtown Santa Barbara, it evolved into a teachers college and later a UC. In 1954, the campus moved to its current site: 1,055 acres on a plateau overlooking the Pacific, sandwiched between Goleta and the often rowdy student area of Isla Vista.
It’s estimated that about half of Isla Vista’s 23,000 residents are UCSB students. They get to enjoy the nearby beach and bluffs along Del Playa Drive, balancing that against the noise, crowding, lack of parking and often-daunting rents common in the area. UC officials say they’re adding campus housing as fast as they can, but Goleta officials say it’s not fast enough. Students travel free to and from downtown on the Santa Barbara MTD bus line No. 24.
Undergrad enrollment: about 23,200. Team name: Gauchos.
Sample alumni: DJ Steve Aoki and singer-songwriter Jack Johnson. Dropouts include Gwyneth Paltrow.
Cost of staying there: Santa Barbara has 65 hotels that average $351.94 nightly — notably pricier than many of the other college towns in this list. Some 346 nearby Airbnb units average $453.
Local guides: (clockwise, from top left) Leah Ortega, Maritza Flores, Daniela Aguirre, Elysia Guillén and Lilli Muñoz
Co-founders of Mujeres Makers Market, a monthly pop-up retail experience featuring more than 50 vendors, all women of color
What to do: The Mujeres’ advice begins with a picnic by the rose garden at the mission. Ortega suggests a visit to SeaVees in the Funk Zone, “a local shoe company that originated in the ’60s [then shut down] and they brought it back to life. Their store is curated. So amazing. And they have this really cool mural in front by a local artist named DJ Javier.”
Where to eat and drink: “We obviously love tacos,” said Guillén, “so I’m going to Mony’s (in the Funk Zone) and Tacos Pipeye on Milpas Street. Mony’s actually catered for my wedding.” And Tacos Pipeye “is family-owned and really small, and every time you go there, you feel like you’re welcome.” (Besides the tacos, she likes the house-made specialty drinks.)
From Flores: “Corks and Crowns is a wine bar in the Funk Zone. It’s close to the beach, it has a nice view” — and on Sundays it does cupcake-and-Champagne pairings. On Sunday, Flores gravitates toward the Dart coffee shop and garden on East Yanonali Street.
Dessert advice comes from Ortega: ice cream from Piti Sukavivatanachai and Kathy Dao. The two, married, are building a brand called Creaminal Ice Cream and run a State Street Thai restaurant called Your Choice. They have created bold flavors like Thai Tea Oreo and Vietnamese Mud Pie; every Saturday at the restaurant, they make sundaes. The event is called “No Sad Sundaes.” Ortega favors the mango sticky rice sundae. “I go there every Saturday. It’s addicting.”
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San Luis Obispo
Population. 47,545, stands 189 miles northwest of L.A. City Hall, just a few miles from the ocean, but also just a few miles from the wine country around Paso Robles.
What makes it special: Juxtapositions. The old-school ranching people live alongside the newer wine people, who live alongside the retirees from Southern California, who mix with students on just about every trip downtown. The engineers-to-be rub up against the aspiring designers. The agricultural hills and valleys rub up against the mild Central Coast. Also, you can’t beat the sight of a gentle hill dotted with oak trees.
Bigger picture: If you know SLO mostly from breezing past on the 101, then you’ll recognize it as home of the Madonna Inn — perhaps the most irresistibly kitschy set of rooms and restaurants this state has to offer. Day-to-day SLO is different (and not so pink).
The main drag is Higuera Street, and that’s where the Thursday night Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market spreads out each week, its vendors joining a roster of downtown retailers, restaurateurs and hoteliers that had been growing for several years before the pandemic. Now there’s a chance that growth will resume.
Meanwhile, San Luis Obispo Creek keeps trickling past the Mission San Luis Obispo (founded 1772), Phoenix Books quietly peddles used volumes on Monterey Street, students keep contributing to Bubblegum Alley (off Higuera between Garden and Broad streets) and Junk Girls (also on Monterey) offers up artsy, edgy often-recycled artworks, artifacts, jewelry, custom lighting and hand-stamped cutlery.
The campus: Cal Poly, founded as a vocational high school in 1901 and expanded to its current status in 1972, is just north of downtown. The main campus is 1,321 acres (but the school also controls more than 7,500 acres of ranch land), and the school’s engineering, agriculture, architecture and environmental design programs are widely admired.
For a glimpse of the architecture program, hike from the main campus into Poly Canyon, a 2.5-mile round trip that leads to more than 20 experimental structures erected by students (with faculty approval) in the otherwise rugged, oak-studded slopes, including a geodesic dome inspired by architect and futurist R. Buckminster Fuller himself on a long-ago campus visit.
Undergrad enrollment: about 21,400. Team name: Mustangs.
Sample alumni: “Weird Al” Yankovic, NFL Hall of Fame coach John Madden, who died in 2021, and former U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes, now chief executive of Trump Media and Technology Group.
Cost of staying there: San Luis Obispo has 38 hotels that average $220.40 nightly. Some 984 nearby Airbnb units average $359.
Robert A. Flores
Retired professor and department head in the department of agricultural education and communication at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Jamie S. Patton
Assistant vice president of student affairs for diversity and inclusion at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
What to do: Chaney tries to make time for SLO Blues baseball games (they’re in the California Collegiate League, late May through August). She also likes the Sunset Drive-in. It’s one of the few old-school drive-ins remaining in the state. “The nostalgia. They still play the same little jingle, the popcorn song. And you can see two movies and camp out with your family in the back of your car. "
Other favorite spots for Chaney include the Performing Arts Center of San Luis Obispo (on the Cal Poly campus) and El Moro Elfin Forest. “It’s a walking trail through a nature preserve [near the Morro Bay estuary], and it just feels like you’re in a different world,” she said.
Flores recommends hiking the Seven Sisters (a.k.a. the Nine Sisters), a series of volcanic mountains in and around SLO. The highest (1,559 feet) is Bishop’s Peak, just west of downtown. Flores is also a longtime booster of Chaney’s employer, the Thursday night Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market.
Patton said he feels the same way about the farmers market. When family visits, “I typically make sure that they’re here on a Thursday night.” In addition to the food, music and vendors, “that’s an opportunity, especially in the summer, to really capture the diversity of San Luis Obispo, city and county… That’s when I know they will see other folk of color in the community.” Otherwise, he said, “many folk can go a whole day without seeing another Black man in other places in the county.”
For half-day excursions, Patton likes Shell Beach, Avila Beach and Morro Bay. And as someone raised in Philadelphia who has never lived such a rich agricultural area, he likes to join his wife and daughters (ages 12 and 9 ½) at “u-pick” opportunities at the Cal Poly Farm. “A couple of weeks ago, we harvested mandarin oranges and peaches as a family.”
Where to eat and drink: The Creamery Marketplace “has really livened up and has a bunch of food places. And they just opened a distillery down there,” Chaney said. Farther afield, Chaney likes Talley Vineyards (in nearby Arroyo Grande), which offers tastings and tours and was recently upgraded.
Flores likes dinner at Novo, which has a big creekside patio, and Giuseppe’s Cucina Rustica on Monterey Street. His favorite brewery: Liquid Gravity, tucked away on Clarion Street by SLO’s airport.
Distiller and forager Eric Olson leads “wildcrafting” outings in search of botanicals in San Luis Obispo County.
Patton enjoys the Firestone Grill on Higuera, which is “my go-to for at least one meal with family when they visit.” Other favorites: Taco Roco (a local chain) on Los Osos Valley Road and Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop (on Foothill Boulevard), which is part of a chain, but makes “the best cheese steak outside of the city of Philadelphia. I had that last night.”
There’s also the do-it-yourself dining option. Flores notes that anyone interested in grilling can buy Cal Poly Meats (processed on campus) at the Campus and Village markets or the Cal Poly Meats storefront (Thursday through Saturday) on Stenner Creek Road at the northern end of campus. (You might need some Cal Poly wine to go with that.)
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Santa Cruz
Population 61,950, stands 73 miles south of San Francisco, neighbored by the communities of Davenport to the west and Capitola, Soquel and Aptos to the east.
What makes it special: Well, there are the six-inch-long yellow slugs that creep around the forest floor after every rain. There’s also the idea of an Oxford-inspired cluster of colleges plopped in the middle of a redwood forest with tasty waves close at hand.
Bigger picture: Landmarks include the historic Beach Boardwalk (whose wooden roller coaster is nearly a century old); the Santa Cruz Wharf (restaurants, shops, bocce, boat and kayak rentals); and the tiny Santa Cruz Surfing Museum at Lighthouse Point on West Cliff Drive.
North of town and near the UC Santa Cruz campus, hikers and mountain bikers like 7,000-acre Wilder Ranch State Park, a former dairy operation that slopes from Ben Lomond toward the sea with 35 miles of trails.
The campus: One of the UC system’s younger campuses, UCSC opened in 1965 on the western side of the city. Its facilities are spread among 2,000 acres of redwood forest and meadows. Students circulate among 10 colleges. Undergraduate enrollment: about 17,000, often joined by roaming deer. The McHenry Library houses the Grateful Dead Archive. Team name: Banana Slugs. But no football team.
Sample alumni: Author and academic bell hooks got her PhD at UCSC. Conductor Kent Nagano got his BA, as did actress Maya Rudolph. Dropout: Jello Biafra, former singer for the Dead Kennedys.
Cost of staying there: Santa Cruz has 53 hotels that average $236.31 nightly. Some 874 nearby Airbnb units average $296.
What to do: Hike Pogonip, a 640-acre sloping open space that sprawls between the southern edge of the UC campus and the northern end of downtown. (The name apparently is derived from the Shoshone word for “icy fog.”) “You have these sweeping meadow views,” said Coonerty Protti. “And dogs are welcome.” But that’s not her favorite.
“My favorite place on the whole face of this Earth is West Cliff Drive. For hiking, surfing, walking, watching people surf, butterfly scouting, boogie boarding. ... You can sit and watch the sunset. You can picnic. You can walk your dog. You can do hula-hooping at Lighthouse Point.”
At the western end of West Cliff Drive (which is about 3 miles long) is Natural Bridges State Beach. About 10 miles farther up the coast in Davenport, the organic Swanton Berry Farm has a stand and pick-your-own strawberries, kiwis and olallieberries (depending on the season).
Where to shop, eat and drink: Coonerty Protti says downtown (where her bookshop has been for 56 years) “is alive and bursting with energy,” especially along Pacific Avenue and Front Street. Beyond the retailers, she suggests that Zoccoli’s Deli has “the best sandwiches in the world,” not far from the restaurants of Abbott Square Market and the Walnut Avenue Cafe (“great brunch”). On the city’s western side, she has enjoyed the long-standing Avanti Restaurant on Mission Street (“my book club meets there once a month”); and Vim Dining and Desserts (whose chef is Santa Cruz native Jesikah Stolaroff).
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Palo Alto
Population 66,680, stands 41 miles south of San Francisco, neighbored by Menlo Park and East Palo Alto, refulgent with tech startup affluence. (Medium home value: $3.9 million.)
What makes it special: Thousands of brainiacs and budding entrepreneurs converging upon a worldly suburb 40 minutes’ drive from San Francisco. Also, about 66,000 trees throwing pleasant shade.
Bigger picture: Landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted, who had a hand in Manhattan’s Central Park, the U.S. Capitol grounds and the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C., master-planned the Stanford campus on a former stock farm. The nearby Stanford Shopping Center, full of luxury brands, is built on land still owned by the university. The former President Hotel on University Avenue is due to reopen late this year as the Graduate Palo Alto, a hotel with a nostalgic collegiate theme and rooftop bar.
The bookstore options are brilliant. Kepler’s Books & Magazines in nearby Menlo Park goes back to 1955 (Jerry Garcia hung out there before starting the Grateful Dead) and has died and come back to life at least once. And the Stanford campus bookstore has a wider variety than I’ve ever found in a college bookshop, some 130,000 titles.
Great day-trip spots nearby: Filoli Estate and Gardens and the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. Also, the Palo Alto garage where Hewlett-Packard was born in 1939 is part of a private home, but you can drive slowly past (perhaps while contemplating the fact that printer ink now often costs more than blood or Champagne). It’s at 367 Addison Ave.
The campus: Founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford and nicknamed “the Farm,” the Stanford campus covers 8,180 acres. If the Berkeley campus resembles Boris Johnson’s haircut on a windy day, then Stanford’s looks like Gov. Gavin Newsom’s after a morning at the salon.
Undergrad enrollment: about 6,400. Team name (since 1981): the Cardinal.
Most visitors enter along Palm Drive (whose trees recently inspired a remarkable alumni examination of the founder’s hypocrisy when it came to Chinese people and labor). Other popular campus spots include Auguste Rodin‘s sculpture “The Burghers of Calais,” the 285-foot-high Hoover Tower (yes, you can go up there) and the Memorial Church in the heart of the Main Quad.
The Stanford Cantor Arts Center is a compact art museum that spans 5,000 years of history (and has works by Americans Richard Diebenkorn, Jacob Lawrence, Eadweard Muybridge and Ansel Adams).
Sample alumni: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, actor Andre Braugher, broadcaster Rachel Maddow and artists Richard Diebenkorn and Robert Motherwell. Dropouts include Tiger Woods and Elon Musk.
Cost of staying there: Palo Alto has 23 hotels that average $277.34 nightly. More than 1,000 nearby Airbnb units average $163.
Local guides: Sam Fisher
Palo Alto resident who earned undergraduate and MBA degrees at Stanford
Debra Cen
Co-founder of WizChinese, which supports local Chinese immigrants and stages Chinese New Year celebrations
What to do: Bear in mind, Fisher said, that “you can be in Palo Alto and not realize that Stanford is right there.” Because most undergrads live on campus for all four years, “Stanford tends to be a bit of a bubble, especially for undergrads. It was not uncommon to go weeks at a time without leaving the campus. You would never do that at Berkeley.” That’s all the more reason, he added, for a visitor to spend time on campus, including open spaces like the Dish Trail, a popular looping path (about 3.6 miles) that runs from Stanford Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to a radio telescope. It’s open to the public sunrise to sunset.
In town, Fisher often heads to California Avenue. Though University Avenue is the city’s main commercial strip, Fisher likes California because of its varied restaurants and because that area has been car-free since early in the pandemic.
Cen is a big fan of University Avenue and makes sure to point out the Stanford Theater, a 1925 movie house now devoted to classic films. The August schedule includes “The General” (1926), “Roman Holiday” (1953) and “North by Northwest” (1959). Park favorites: the 1,400-acre Foothills Nature Preserve and Baylands Nature Preserve and
Where to eat and drink: Fisher favors Italico for pasta and its sibling Terún for pizza, along with Zareen’s Pakistani and Indian food (“always a line out the door and a good mixture of folks”) and Backyard Brew for coffee and tea on a shaded patio. Another neighbor is Protégé, which won a Michelin star in 2021.
Cen likes the modern Vietnamese fusion cuisine at Tamarine and progressive Indian food at Rooh, both on University Avenue.
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Berkeley
Population 117,145, stands 13 miles northeast of San Francisco, neighbored by Oakland and San Francisco Bay.
What makes it special: On the one hand, it seems the 1960s still haven’t ended for some folks on Telegraph Avenue. But the 2020s — and a campus population far more diverse than 60 years ago — are bringing major changes.
Bigger picture: Berkeley has leaned to the left for generations, of course. But lately it’s also getting taller.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported in May that at least 10 apartment buildings, from five to 14 stories each, were under construction in downtown Berkeley. These projects will reduce the city’s long-standing housing shortage, but as Chronicle Urban Design Critic John King has written, “None of them will make people forget Julia Morgan or Bernard Maybeck, whose atmospheric buildings of shingled wood and thick masonry enriched the local landscape a century ago.”
Moe’s Books on Telegraph Avenue goes back to 1959. Caffe Strada at Bancroft and College (“the crossroads of town and gown”) is known for its tree-shaded patio and espresso.
The campus: Founded in 1868, Cal (as the locals call it) endures as the senior campus of the UC system. Undergraduate enrollment: about 31,000. It covers 1,232 acres with landmarks including emblematic Sather Gate, the towering Campanile, meandering Strawberry Creek and the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive. Team name: Golden Bears.
Sample alumni: Eight-time Oscar-winning costume designer Edith Head, actor Gregory Peck, authors Joan Didion and Maxine Hong Kingston and restaurateur Alice Waters.
Cost of staying there: Berkeley’s 23 hotels average $211.41 per night. The 967 nearby Airbnb units average $159. (I like the Berkeley City Club hotel because it has a cool indoor pool by Julia Morgan.)
Local guides: Janet L. Byron and Robert E. Johnson
Co-authors of “Berkeley Walks,” book offering self-guided walking tours through the city (a new edition is in the works)
What to do: Byron likes the Big C Trail. “From the top of the Berkeley campus you can hike to the Big C that overlooks the stadium,” she said. The round trip is just under a mile and yields wide views of the city and bay. “A lot of students like to go up there,” she said. “I’m not saying what the students do, but there are a lot of beer cans.”
Johnson urges campus visitors to pause at Cal’s imposing Doe Memorial Library, designed by John Galen Howard in 1911 and outfitted with three memorable reading rooms: the Morrison Library, North Reading Room and Heyns Reading Room. “Each is entirely different, and each is spectacular,” Johnson said. (Meanwhile, the campus Bancroft Library has Twain’s letters, notebooks and manuscripts.)
Beyond campus, Byron gravitates toward the rock parks of North Berkeley, a series of several boulder-strewn lots in residential areas that were considered unbuildable and donated to the city. She also endorses the city’s network of public paths and steps. The Berkeley Path Wanderers Assn. (berkeleypaths.org) maintains a detailed list of more than 120 pathways, with maps.
Where to eat and drink: This is no secret, Byron and Johnson say, but they recommend that stretch of Shattuck Street that some people call “the gourmet ghetto.” (There’s debate about that term, just as there’s debate over what to do with People’s Park. Besides the much-celebrated Chez Panisse and the worker-owned Cheese Board Collective, the area includes the original Peet’s Coffee (2124 Vine St., opened in 1966) and the relative upstart Cafenated Coffee Co. (whose beans come only from women’s coffee farm cooperatives in the Americas and Africa).
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Davis
Population 66,799, stands 15 miles west of Sacramento.
What makes it special: While state government sputters and lurches nearby, this thinker’s exurb rides bikes, exudes calm and grooms future doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, computer scientists and winemakers. What other community would decorate the junction of campus and downtown with a 25-foot-tall needle made of used bicycle parts?
Bigger picture: The local quip is that there may be more bikes than people. To test this thesis, visitors can try the Davis Bike Loop, a 12-mile route that passes through the UC Davis campus and several neighborhoods. (Davis is very flat.)
The Davis Farmers Market, a great unifier of college and community, happens on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons in Central Park, three blocks from the UC campus. And for nine weeks beginning Sept. 1, community leaders will try Thursdays in the Davisphere, another Central Park event, which will focus more on music, food and entertainment, including a beer and wine garden; it runs from 4 to 10 p.m.
For book people, there’s the Avid Reader Bookstore on 2nd Street, which has a nearby sibling, Avid Reader Active, specializing in games, puzzles, toys, cookbooks and crafts.
The campus: UC Davis, conceived as a “university farm” subsidiary of UC Berkeley in 1908, was granted stand-alone UC status in 1959. The campus is known for its programs in veterinary science, agriculture and forestry. Undergrad enrollment: about 31,200.
At 5,300 acres, the campus is more than 10 times the size of UCLA. It’s sedate and studious for much of the year (No. 24 on the niche.com “party school” ranking of California campuses). But it’s not quiet on Picnic Day, an annual spring celebration and open house that was forced into virtual form in 2020 and 2021, then returned in April. Throughout the year, live performances happen at the Mondavi Center. Team name: Aggies.
Sample alumni: Comedian and actor Hasan Minhaj, chef Martin Yan, former Fox broadcaster and Donald Trump campaign fundraiser Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Cost of staying there: Davis has 13 hotels that average $169.13 nightly. The 735 nearby Airbnb units average $164.
Local guides: Heidy Kellison
Founder of the blog DowntownNorCal.com and former columnist at the Davis Enterprise
Eddy U
Director of East Asian studies and sociology professor at UC Davis
What to do: Kellison and her dogs make a weekly walk through the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden, where oak and redwood groves throw ample shade and a looping path goes around the 100-acre arboretum’s waterway. U is a big fan of the Greenbelt, a citywide chain of parks and bike paths where he used to walk daily with his Shih Tzu, Jonnie. “People are very friendly,” he said.
Shopping downtown, Kellison likes vintage threads from Boheme Hip Used Clothing and new clothes from the boutique Pinkadot.
For getting around, U recommends Unitrans, a university-run bus service (many of them double-deckers) whose drivers are all students.
Where to eat and drink: Kellison likes Sophia’s Thai Kitchen (“great food, great bar, great time”); the University of Beer (where Kellison said her 24-year-old son has conducted an extensive study of brew and burgers); Tommy J’s Grill & Catering (a.k.a. Froggy’s among students); the Hotdogger, whose owner “has a terrific sense of humor that’s hot dog-based; and Hikari Sushi & Omakase. Hikari opened in spring, “run by a lovely husband-and-wife team from Myanmar,” Kellison said. “Significant attention to detail and just good vibes.”
U favors Tasty Kitchen on F Street (whose Cantonese cuisine reminds him of Hong Kong). For Japanese, he likes Zen Toro on E Street and the Mikuni Sushi location on 1st Street. And he has been impressed by the Burmese food at My Burma.
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Chico
Population 102,338, stands 164 miles north of San Francisco, about 75 miles south of Redding and 75 miles northwest of Grass Valley.
What makes it special: A creek runs through it. A small-town feel suffuses it. And the nearest big city is far, far away.
Bigger picture: Chico is the northernmost campus in the CSU or UC systems, known for having lots of cyclists, surrounded by farmland and forest, some of which burned in the massive Camp fire of 2018. The city’s biggest green space is 3,670-acre Bidwell Park, nearly 11 miles long. Downtown, there’s a Thursday Night Market outdoors from May through September, along with Friday Night Concerts al fresco from May through early October. The Hotel Diamond has been a stalwart downtown since 1904, two blocks from campus.
The campus: Chico State (a.k.a. CSU Chico), which began as 8 acres of John Bidwell’s cherry orchard, dates to 1887. Undergrad enrollment: about 15,700. Some of the oldest buildings on its 132-acre campus, including the graceful Kendall Hall administration building and its rotunda, are built with brick exteriors in Romanesque style. (There’s also an 800-acre University Farm and more than 4,000 acres of ecological reserves.) In Niche.com’s latest ranking of California’s “top party schools,” Chico State came in fourth. (USC was first.) Team name: Wildcats.
Sample alumni: U.S. Rep. Don Young, a Republican who represented Alaska in Congress for 49 years and died in March, and YouTuber Blaire White.
Cost of staying there: Chico’s 20 hotels average $134.37 per night. The 329 nearby Airbnb units average $176.
What to do: The Creek, a.k.a. Big Chico Creek, is “the heart and soul and life blood of this town,” Malowney said. It runs through long, narrow Bidwell Park, which splits the town in half and includes many swimming holes and tree-shaded trails.
Where to eat and drink: In the business district, the biggest homegrown brand is the Sierra Nevada Brewery, founded in Chico in 1980. The company has grown to include breweries on both coasts, a gift shop, the Chico Taproom (which serves pizza, sandwiches, salads and desserts) and Brewhouse Bar in Chico. The brewery tour lasts an hour and costs $8. Malowney also is a fan of the Sicilian Cafe, which has been on Main Street for more than 30 years (and will soon move to Wall Street).
Where to shop: Malowney likes the old-school feel of Collier Hardware on Broadway; the Made in Chico shop on West 3rd Street; and Satava Art Glass Studio, whose owner, Rick Satava, is known for his glasswork designs inspired by jellyfish. All these places, Malowney said, contribute to the feel of the town. “Some of the values we think are lost in modern culture, they’re hanging on a little longer here,” he said, citing the city’s outreach to victims of the 2018 fire. “I don’t know what the outcome is going to be, but we still have a lot of empathetic spirit here.”
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Arcata
Population 19,114, stands 278 miles north of San Francisco, neighbored by Arcata Bay, the old logging city of Eureka and miles of forest, including Humboldt Redwoods State Park (to the south) and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (to the north).
What makes it special: The snug downtown, the surrounding forests and the changed relationship among humans, trees and plants. This former timber town is now a key element in the Emerald Triangle (the cannabis-growing counties of Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity).
Bigger picture: Arcata’s heart is Arcata Plaza, a village square that’s home to vintage neon, a broad parade of humanity, but not President William McKinley, whose statue was hauled away in 2019 (after 113 years) amid mounting criticism over his role in grabbing Native lands.
Arcata Community Forest, about 790 acres of greenery and trails, is on the eastern side of town. Northtown Books on H Street goes back to 1965. The Salt Fish House restaurant gets high marks, as does Richard’s Goat Tavern & Tea Room.
The campus: Cal Poly Humboldt, founded in 1913 as a teachers college, was known as Humboldt State until January. Undergraduate enrollment: about 5,900, which university administrators are hoping to double in the next seven years. The campus covers 144 acres northeast of downtown, west of Arcata Community Forest. Team name: Lumberjacks.
Sample alumni: Author Raymond Carver and “SpongeBob SquarePants” creator Stephen Hillenburg.
Cost of staying there: Arcata’s 10 hotels average $130.81 per night. The 342 nearby Airbnb units average $211.
What to do: Kurth heads to the plaza at the center of Arcata every Saturday morning that he can. “They have an amazing farmers market. They almost always have live music. Hot food. Seafood...”
He also suggests the Humboldt Crabs. This is not an aspect of local wildlife. It’s a summer baseball team of college-age players that competes in city-owned Arcata Ball Park. And Crabs fans “are known for heckling. We have the most heckling crowds in the league, and it’s all family-friendly heckling. For instance, when the manager or pitching coach goes out to the mound, the whole crowd screams, ‘Touch his butt!’ There’s a whole heckling section you can sit in.”
Where to eat, drink and obtain weed: The Humboldt Patient Resource Center (a.k.a. HPRC) is one of the oldest continually running cannabis dispensaries in the U.S., Kurth said. It dates to 1999 and is known for pesticide-free weed, well-trained budtenders and being a female-owned business, Kurth said.
Kurth also admires the Alibi, an old-school bar and grill that faces Arcata Plaza and does a lot of breakfast business. “If you’ve had the kind of evening where you need a bloody Mary and chicken-fried steak for breakfast, the Alibi is the place to go,” said Kurth. Also, he’s not sure why, but eggs Benedict seems to be the unofficial breakfast of Humboldt County. Two spots in neighboring Eureka that do it well are the Golden Harvest Cafe (which has many vegetarian and vegan options) and the Greene Lily (a breakfast-and-lunch place in Old Town).
The footnotes: The population figures are from the 2021 U.S. census. Hotel data were supplied by industry analyst STR based on June rates, before taxes and extras. Airbnb numbers were collected July 29 from listings for weekends in September (also before taxes and extras). Enrollment figures based on U.S. News & World Report best colleges data for fall 2020. | https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2022-08-16/best-california-college-towns-things-to-do | 2022-08-16T13:27:42Z | https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2022-08-16/best-california-college-towns-things-to-do | false |
“Lethal injections largely happen, quite literally, behind a curtain; what observers do see looks vaguely surgical; what they don’t looks like a war crime.” - Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic.
The Alabama prison horror story continues to add disturbing new chapters.
According to a medical examiner who took part in Joe Nathan James Jr.’s autopsy, the botched execution shows evidence that the Alabama DOC IV team was “unqualified for the task in a most dramatic way.”
R E L A T ED: Joe Nathan James ‘suffered a long death’ in botched Alabama execution, magazine alleges - al.com
R E L A T E D: Joe Nathan James Jr.’s execution delayed for hours because of IV line problems, Alabama prisons say - al.com
R E L A T E D: Alabama inmate Joe Nathan James Jr. executed for 1994 killing of ex-girlfriend - al.com
R E L A T E D: Alabama prisons say reporter’s skirt too short to witness execution - al.com
From the Al.com story citing The Atlantic report: Alabama prison officials spent hours searching for a vein that could be used to deliver lethal drugs in the execution of Joe Nathan James on July 28, according to a recent article by Elizabeth Bruenig in The Atlantic.
Bruenig attended an independent autopsy performed several days after James’ death and funded by the human rights group Reprieve U.S. Her detailed report is revealing, fascinating and grisly.
Here are some excerpts from Elizabeth Bruenig’s report in The Atlantic:
This much is undisputed: In 1994, Joe Nathan James Jr. murdered Faith Hall, a mother of two he had formerly dated; in 1999, he was sentenced to death in Jefferson County, Alabama; and he was executed on July 28, 2022. Whether James ought to have been killed was and is, by contrast, deeply disputed—Hall’s family pleaded that their mercy should spare him, and the state government acted against their wishes. Also disputed is the matter of how, exactly, the Alabama Department of Corrections took James’s life. Or it was in my mind, at least, until I saw what they had done to him, engraved in his skin.
A little over a week ago, James’s body lay on a bloody shroud draped over an exam table in an Alabama morgue scarcely large enough to accommodate the three men studying the corpse. He had been dead for several days, but there was still time to discover what exactly had happened to him during the roughly three-hour period it took to—in the Department of Corrections’ telling—establish access to a vein so an execution team could deliver the lethal injection of drugs that would kill him. Despite the long delay and an unnaturally short execution, the Department of Corrections had assured media witnesses gathered to observe James’s death that “nothing out of the ordinary” had happened in the course of killing the 50-year-old. It was suspicion of that claim that led to this private autopsy.
By the time I arrived at the morgue where Joel Zivot, an associate professor of anesthesiology and surgery at Emory University and a lethal-injection opponent, had agreed to join a local independent pathologist named Boris Datnow and his assistant, Jay Glass, James’s body had undergone days of postmortem swelling in cool storage. My initial impression of James was of someone whose hands and wrists had been burst by needles, in every place one can bend or flex. That and the carnage farther up one arm told a radically different tale than the narrative offered by the Alabama Department of Corrections, even to the naked eye. Something terrible had been done to James while he was strapped to a gurney behind closed doors without so much as a lawyer present to protest his treatment or an advocate to observe it, yet the state had insisted that nothing unusual had taken place. Approached for comment about the allegations contained in this article, Department of Corrections officials declined to speak with me.
Obdurate disregard for genuine inquiries seems to be the state’s disposition where capital punishment is concerned. In the months prior to James’s execution, Faith Hall’s brother Helvetius and her two daughters, Terrlyn and Toni, lobbied Governor Kay Ivey to spare the man’s life, repeatedly stating that they had forgiven James and had no desire to see him killed. (The Halls, like James, are Black.) Nevertheless, the execution, scheduled for 6 p.m., went ahead unhindered, with Ivey explaining her office’s disregard for the victim’s family’s wishes as a matter of principle.
When members of the media who had been selected to witness James’s execution arrived for their transport to William C. Holman Correctional Facility’s death chamber, two female journalists, the Associated Press’s Kim Chandler and AL.com’s Ivana Hrynkiw, were subjected to dress-code checks by prison staff, who demanded that Hrynkiw change from a skirt into a borrowed pair of men’s fishing waders and sneakers before allowing her to proceed as a witness. By the time everyone was shod and apparreled to the DOC’s specifications and loaded onto prison transport vans, it was 6:33 p.m.
Alabama prisons say reporter’s skirt too short to witness execution - al.com
And then, media witnesses reported, they waited—for hours. Prisoners on Holman’s death row held up signs—a captive message from a captive audience—stating that the victim’s family didn’t want James dead, that this was a murder. Time passed, then more: Finally, around 9 o’clock, roughly three hours after the scheduled time of execution, media witnesses were led into the execution chamber.
Before the injections begin, the men I’ve seen die have spoken at least briefly of love and regret. But James neither responded to his death warrant nor gave any last words—not even a refusal to offer a final statement, per Kim Chandler. In fact, witnesses, including Chandler and Hrynkiw, reported that James’s eyes stayed closed during the entire procedure, flickering only in his death throes, and that he remained unresponsive from beginning to end. His death warrant was read at 9:03 p.m., the lethal drugs began to flow at 9:04, and he was declared dead, finally, at 9:27.
What happened to James during the three-hour interval between his scheduled execution and his time of death, and why was he apparently unconscious in the execution chamber?
Jim Ransom, the last of many defense attorneys to represent James, was especially disturbed when he heard that his client hadn’t responded to the warden’s prompt to offer his last words. “That sent up red flags. It didn’t ring true,” Ransom told me the night of the autopsy. “Joe always had something to say.“ But somehow during the three-and-a-half-hour delay, James had transformed from a devout Muslim and dedicated jailhouse lawyer who, in Ransom’s telling, “wanted to fight ‘em to the very last minute” into someone mute and absent, with neither an apology for his victim’s family nor an utterance of gratitude for their efforts to save his life.
Maya Foa, an executive director at Reprieve US, agreed that an independent autopsy ought to happen—quickly. “Lethal injection was developed to mask the very torture it inflicts,” she explained over text message, “and when a prisoner is executed in secret, the only person who can tell the world what really happened is dead. We’ve seen time and again states suppressing or delaying autopsy results following executions that appear to have gone disastrously wrong.
Zivot, upon examining the body, agreed that the incision carved into James’s arm was most likely made in the death chamber, in an attempt to expose a vein that execution staff could see. The medical term for the procedure is cutdown, and its aftermath dismayed Zivot. “The use of a cutdown in this situation is a stark departure from what would be done in a medical setting,” he explained in an email. In a medical setting, ultrasound has virtually eliminated the need for a cutdown, and the fact that a cutdown was utilized here is further evidence that the IV team was unqualified for the task in a most dramatic way.”
“The details of the torture inflicted on Joe James are tragic, but unfortunately no surprise to anyone who has had a client executed in Alabama with lethal injection,” John Palombi, an assistant federal defender, told me in an email. “Adding to the torture is the refusal of the Alabama Department of Corrections to admit or accurately discuss the issues with Mr. James’ execution … There should be an immediate moratorium on all executions in the state of Alabama until a thorough investigation of Alabama’s execution process, done by people outside the Department of Corrections, is complete.”
Megan McCracken, a lawyer based in Philadelphia with expertise in execution methods, told me in an email that, “It is only because of the total lack of transparency surrounding executions in Alabama that the DOC was able to spend such a long time on failed IV access attempts. If this process had been performed openly in front of witnesses, such that anyone outside the DOC knew what was happening at the time, the attempts likely would have been stopped. It is hard to imagine that the courts would countenance this kind of harrowing procedure, but when DOCs can shield their actions and make them invisible to the public, there is no accountability.”
I spoke with two prisoners on Holman’s death row who had known James, spent some of those long years with him, seen him age and change into an older, different man—a committed Muslim who prayed regularly and devoted much of his time to studiously pursuing his own defense, not just for his own purposes, but for the sake of his friends on the row.
One of them told me that James had planned three items for his final words: To apologize to his mother and daughters, to apologize to the Hall family, and to pray the shahada, the Muslim profession of faith. He felt grateful for the family’s advocacy on his behalf, even startled by it, by the abrupt unilaterality of forgiveness. But he trusted it, and he appreciated it, and he needed it.
James still hadn’t chosen the exact words he meant to say, the second prisoner told me. The mind revolts at such closely considered finalities, and James had more reason than most to hope for mercy. Somewhere deep inside, he believed the Halls’ forgiveness had saved him.
Read Elizabeth Bruenig’s report in its entirety here.
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JD Crowe is the cartoonist for Alabama Media Group and AL.com. He won the RFK Human Rights Award for Editorial Cartoons in 2020. In 2018, he was awarded the Rex Babin Memorial Award for local and state cartoons by the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists. Follow JD on Facebook, Twitter @Crowejam and Instagram @JDCrowepix. | https://www.al.com/opinion/2022/08/autopsy-reveals-how-alabama-botched-joe-nathan-james-execution-truth-is-engraved-in-his-skin.html | 2022-08-16T13:30:12Z | https://www.al.com/opinion/2022/08/autopsy-reveals-how-alabama-botched-joe-nathan-james-execution-truth-is-engraved-in-his-skin.html | true |
Hammerhead's Karoo 2, a Highly-customizable Data-driven Cycling Device, Leverages Couchbase Mobile to Deliver Detailed Ride Reports and Rich Data for Cyclists
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Couchbase, Inc. (NASDAQ: BASE), provider of a leading modern database for enterprise applications, today announced a partnership with Hammerhead, a technology company with a mission to inspire and empower all people to unlock their athletic potential through cycling. Powered by Couchbase Mobile, Hammerhead's Karoo 2 is an advanced cycling computer with cutting-edge features, including predictive path technology. Couchbase enables Hammerhead to provide seamless data syncing — regardless of internet connectivity — for an easy and reliable cycling experience for users.
Leveraging the scalability, agility and flexibility of Couchbase with AWS, Hammerhead can deliver an always-fast and always-on experience for cyclists anywhere at any time. Through Couchbase Mobile and Karoo's sensor features like GPS, speedometer, heart rate monitor and barometric sensor, users can view a detailed report following each ride that syncs to their unique account in the cloud. Additionally, the offline capabilities of Couchbase Mobile enable Karoo to provide precise navigation, including turn-by-turn directions and maps for riders to follow the routes of their choice, which is critical as internet connectivity is often intermittent during rides.
"Couchbase is at the center of what we do at Hammerhead, and its technology has provided us with unmatched scalability," said Brian Oberholtzer, vice president of software at Hammerhead. "Couchbase's ability to sync, even when network connectivity is nonexistent, competitively positions Hammerhead in the industry. The simplicity of getting a cycling route onto Karoo is what makes us unique. With Couchbase, we are able to provide the best experience for athletes and are excited about where we can take our product innovation in the future."
Alongside Couchbase, Hammerhead was able to create bidirectional syncing through AWS cloud and develop a one-of-a-kind connected experience where cyclists can link their Karoo accounts to various third-party platforms. Karoo is accessible to cyclists of all backgrounds — from beginners to professionals alike — who all use the data collected by Hammerhead to amplify their cycling experience. Scalability is top of mind for Hammerhead as it grows, and in partnership with Couchbase, Hammerhead is able to provide a reliable database for all customers.
"As an agile-oriented business, we conduct frequent software releases. With Couchbase's incredibly resilient version management, we've been able to add data incrementally as we've put out releases without running into any data migration problems," added Oberholtzer.
Ravi Mayuram, CTO of Couchbase said, "We are thrilled to partner with Hammerhead in its ongoing development of Karoo 2. Couchbase Mobile was purpose-built for use cases that encounter unreliable connectivity but require an always-on experience. We look forward to innovating further alongside Hammerhead to provide customers with seamless and uninterrupted syncing capabilities across devices."
Earlier this year, Hammerhead proudly joined the SRAM community of brands. Hammerhead remains a standalone brand within the SRAM portfolio and continues to focus on innovation and product advancement. To learn more about why cyclists choose Hammerhead Karoo 2, please visit https://www.hammerhead.io/.
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- Read more about how customers are modernizing with Couchbase here.
- Learn more about Couchbase Mobile here.
- Start a free trial of Couchbase Capella here.
About Hammerhead
Hammerhead® is a cycling technology company with a mission to inspire & empower all people to unlock their athletic potential through cycling. Launched in 2013, Hammerhead raised over $14 Million from prominent investors including NEXT VENTŪRES, KB Partners, Primary, and Chris Froome. Hammerhead currently operates as a stand-alone brand within the SRAM® portfolio.
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About Couchbase
At Couchbase, we believe data is at the heart of the enterprise. We empower developers and architects to build, deploy, and run their most mission-critical applications. Couchbase delivers a high-performance, flexible and scalable modern database that runs across the data center and any cloud. Many of the world's largest enterprises rely on Couchbase to power the core applications their businesses depend on. For more information, visit www.couchbase.com.
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Cloud-based design platform awards top content marketers for outstanding projects
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ceros, the cloud-based design platform for interactive content, recognizes nine of the most creative business-to-business content marketing creators in its inaugural Inspired Content Awards. The Inspired Content Award is designed to honor excellent B2B marketing content and the organizations that create it.
A panel of industry experts, both within Ceros as well as outside organizations, assessed the roughly 150 submissions across nine categories that highlighted work, including infographics, social campaigns, annual reports and more. The panel was instructed to judge the submissions on creativity, impact, design, and overall engagement and were blind as to whether the submissions were built using Ceros or some other design solution. Winners include McCarthy Holdings, Digital Turbine, Hexaware Technologies, Secureworks, Goodwin, AOS Interior Environments, AEG, Sage and Sumo Logic.
As a champion for creativity in all content formats, Ceros recognizes the time, creative power and energy content marketers dedicate to executing exceptional designs, whether for the public or a specific subset of clients. The Inspired Content Awards aim to highlight the noteworthy work done in the B2B realm that may have otherwise been overlooked.
"The work of B2B content marketers is too often unrecognized, and we are looking to change that," said Simon Berg, CEO of Ceros. "There are seemingly 600 different awards that recognize marketers for consumer-facing work, but we wanted to honor the creativity in the B2B space because we know B2B content doesn't have to be boring! These winners have put together work that deserves attention and can be a source of inspiration to future creators."
For more information about Ceros or the 2022 Inspired Content Awards, please visit ceros.com or theinspiredcontentawards.com.
About Ceros
Ceros is a cloud-based experiential content creation platform that empowers marketers and designers to create rich, interactive content without code or traditional web development. The Ceros Studio is the only platform of its kind with the ability to produce creative content experiences at scale. Founded in 2012, Ceros has offices in New York and London and is used by many of the world's top brands.
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN
Home Depot is seeing sustained demand for goods related to home improvement projects despite soaring prices and mortgage rates for homes.
Despite record profit and revenue, the Atlanta home improvement chain maintained its guidance for the year and shares dipped 2.6% before the opening bell Tuesday. Lowe’s, which posts quarterly earnings Wednesday, dipped 2.5%.
Revenue for the three months ended July 31 rose 6.5% to $43.79 billion, which topped projections of $43.35 billion on Wall Street, according to a survey by Zacks Investment Research.
Sales at stores open at least a year, a key indicator of a retailer’s health, climbed 5.8%, and 5.4% in the U.S.
While the number of customer transactions fell 3%, the amount shoppers spent per transaction rose 9.1%.
The Atlanta company earned $5.17 billion, or $5.05 per share, which also topped per-share projections for $4.95. It was also better than last year’s strong second quarter, when the company posted earnings of $4.81 billion.
Profit and sales levels were unprecedented for Home Depot, according to CEO Ted Decker.
However, the company is sticking to its 2022 forecast for mid-single digits earnings per share growth and total sales growth and comparable sales growth of about 3%.
Home improvement stores have remained busy during the pandemic as people working from home took on new projects. The spring and summer is also a traditional busy season as home owners head out for flowers, vegetables and other gardening and landscaping goods.
Home Depot Inc. has continued to lure customers despite what may be a cooling of the housing market. Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the fifth consecutive month in June as higher mortgage rates and rising prices kept many home hunters on the sidelines. Existing home sales fell 5.4% in June from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.12 million, the National Association of Realtors said last month.
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates soared last week in a continued volatile market as the key 30-year loan rate jumped back over 5%. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year rate rose to 5.22% from 4.99% a week earlier. By contrast, the rate stood at 2.87% a year ago. The average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, popular among those | https://www.timesleader.com/wire/nation-world/1570133/home-depot-posts-record-profit-revenue-sticks-to-outlook | 2022-08-16T13:34:08Z | https://www.timesleader.com/wire/nation-world/1570133/home-depot-posts-record-profit-revenue-sticks-to-outlook | false |
TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The INX Digital Company, Inc. (NEO: INXD, OTCQB: INXDF) (the "Company"), the owner of digital asset trading platforms, a broker-dealer, and an inter-dealer broker, announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Investment gains/losses for any particular period as described are not indicative of quarterly business performance. Earnings of The INX Digital Company, Inc. for the second quarter of 2022 are summarized below.
- Cash and cash equivalents of $39.9MM.
- Reserve Fund maintained at $36.0.MM.
- INX Revenue for Q2 2022 at $887,000 and $2.4MM year to date, primarily from transaction fees.
- Year to date net cash used in operating activities at $10.6MM.
- Significant growth of new registrations on INX trading platforms, over 73,000 new users added during Q2 2022 compared to approximately 18,000 in Q1 2022.
- Expansion of product offering by INX Securities to customers from Chile, Estonia, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Slovakia, and South Africa.
INX reports a quarterly net income of $77.3MM. However, this number includes an unrealized gain on the INX Token issued of $78.2MM and a gain on the token warrant liability of $3.7MM, both of which are additive to net income. Additionally, the net income includes $1.6MM of equity-based compensation expense and a one-time cost of $5.9MM associated with the reverse takeover transaction that resulted in the company being listed on the NEO Exchange in Canada (listed on Jan 24th, 2022, NEO: INXD). Adjusted for the above mentioned non-cash and one-time items, the Company's adjusted net loss for Q2 2022 is $2.9MM. The adjusted net loss is a non-IFRS measure.
During the second quarter of 2022, INX Digital, the company's cryptocurrency trading platform, launched a referral program, quickly followed by the launch of a native mobile application for the trading of digital assets. The INX app is available on both Google Play and iOS app stores. These two significant initiatives, combined with other successful marketing efforts, brought over 73,000 new registered users to the INX trading platforms (compared to 17,674 in Q1 2022). To further fulfill its vision of bridging traditional and digital economies, INX continues to create new and innovative alternatives for individuals and businesses, as stated in this report.
The company received significant media coverage with the announcement on June 28, 2022, that INX had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), a non-binding agreement, with SICPA, the leading provider and longstanding partner and advisor to global central banks. Through its deep expertise in identification and security solutions for physical cash, SICPA, based in Switzerland, develops innovative forgery-proof security features that protect monetary sovereignty. Utilizing INX's technology and blockchain expertise, the planned joint venture between INX and SICPA aims to enable global governments to expand their access to payment infrastructure, facilitate cross-border digital remittances, maintain sovereign currency control through rigorous regulation, and introduce privacy and safety measures. Under the terms of the MOU, the Company will engage in a joint venture with SICPA to establish a blockchain solution for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and the supporting ecosystem to further bolster monetary sovereignty and growth for countries within the global digital economy.
The company's mission became even more critical and relevant in light of the growing economic crisis combined with volatility in the crypto markets. INX has consistently committed to adopting all regulatory requirements to create a trustworthy ecosystem. It is fully regulated on both its cryptocurrency and digital securities platforms.
In the past few months, traditional market and digital market events have highlighted the importance of both solid regulatory structures overlayed with strong liquidity risk management, the foundation on which the company was established.
During the second quarter of 2022, the company added multiple cryptocurrency assets to its cryptocurrency INX Digital trading platform. In addition, a number of engagement letters with new potential global issuers of digital securities were signed, as a growing number of companies on-board the unique solution for primary offerings, token management services, secondary listing, and trading offered by INX Securities.
The number of digital security issuers is projected to grow through the end of this year.
On the advocacy front, INX became a leading member of the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association ("Global DCA") to further lead the establishment of a tokenized economy and expand its mission of bringing regulated digital asset opportunities to all investors.
In the past quarter, INX accumulated multiple money transmitter licenses, allowing it to offer cryptocurrencies to customers in 40 U.S. states and territories. It currently welcomes residents in every U.S. state for securities trading. Meanwhile, it is growing a pipeline of exclusive issuers to bring to the market as either IPOs or private offerings.
INX CEO Shy Datika: "INX has a clear mission to create access to diverse and innovative financial opportunities for all. In the past few months, we've seen this mission come to life through the adoption of new services, global partnerships, and collaborations. Furthermore, our unprecedented commitment to a regulated environment for cryptocurrency and digital securities trading has become more relevant than ever. Regulators are paying closer attention to cryptocurrencies, and current market conditions highlight the importance of regulation as a cornerstone. We are gradually establishing more avenues for responsibly accessing cryptocurrencies and digital securities. We will continue to design and strengthen INX's regulated digital asset trading ecosystem and lead the transition between traditional and digital economies."
About The INX Digital Company, Inc. INX is the holding company for the INX Group, which includes regulated trading platforms for digital securities and cryptocurrencies, combining traditional markets expertise and an innovative fintech approach. The INX Group's vision is to be the preferred global regulated hub for digital assets on the blockchain. The INX Group's overall mission is to bring communities together and empower them with financial innovation. Our journey started with our initial public token offering of the INX Token in which we raised US$83 million. The INX Group is shaping the blockchain asset industry through its willingness to work in a regulated environment with oversight from regulators like the SEC and FINRA.
In addition to operating two regulated trading platforms for blockchain assets, INX's interdealer broker, I.L.S. Brokers, plans to offer non-deliverable cryptocurrency forwards to Tier-1 banks in the future. For more information, please visit the INX Group website here.
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" ("forward-looking information") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. In disclosing the forward-looking information contained in this press release, INX has made certain assumptions, including with respect to the expected benefits of the joint venture with SICPA, the continuous development of the INX trading platforms, and the development of the digital asset industry. Although INX believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking information will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include but are not limited to regulatory developments, the state of the digital securities and cryptocurrencies markets, and general economic conditions. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, INX disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking information or otherwise.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
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MADISON, Wis., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In its second major licensing announcement for 2022, Healthy Minds Innovations (HMI), the nonprofit founded by world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson, announced the launch of a collaboration to license, market, and distribute workplace-learning courses with OpenSesame, a global e-learning innovator offering over 20,000 courses for employees in 19 different languages.
HMI's proprietary, evidence-based content trains the mind and results from translating decades of neuroscientific research into professional development tools for their own Healthy Minds Program mobile application and Healthy Minds @Work offerings for workplace learning. This new arrangement will expand availability of Healthy Minds Program-branded well-being courses to OpenSesame's worldwide community of enterprise customers. This collaboration comes at an opportune time with a surge in demand for wellness training in the workplace.
OpenSesame has successfully partnered with world class providers of workplace learning curriculum such as Harvard Business Publishing and TED to offer the most complete and indispensable solution for global and remote workforces across all industries. Now, employees of companies ranging from small businesses to members of the Forbes Global 2000 will have access to content proven by research to reduce stress and anxiety and increase resilience.
OpenSesame will offer at least 100 unique Healthy Minds Program audio-based courses that their client base of Human Resource and Learning and Development decision makers can choose from to support their teams.
The Healthy Minds Program "Learn & Practice" is now available; it offers podcast-style meditation and mind training meditations that range from 2-20 minutes in length covering such relevant workplace topics as:
- Living Your Values
- Stay Connected While Working Remotely
- Compassion for Coworkers
- Resilience from Workplace Stress
- Screen Break
- Work-Life Balance
- Finding Purpose in Adversity
For example, in "Resilience from Workplace Stress'' listeners will first learn about the neural and physiological processes of stress triggered by habitual thoughts. Then they will engage in a guided meditation to help them examine these thought patterns in real time and "unhook" themselves from their effects.
All Healthy Minds Program courses on the OpenSesame platform will include reflection prompts at the end. The prompts guide users to think about what they've just learned and then apply that in their work – their next meeting that day, ahead of a big presentation later in the week, during a tough conversation with a boss or colleague, and more.
OpenSesame had already elevated Workplace Wellness training programs to a top priority after widely reported studies showed that the mental well-being needs of employees were under-recognized and largely unserved. The mental illness crisis brought on by the pandemic accelerated the company's search for a science-based content partner.
HMI was a natural choice. The organization is affiliated with the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been developing interactive and educational programming for organizations, educators, and individuals since 2014. Its Healthy Minds Program meditation app was named one of the three best for 2021 by Wirecutter, the product recommendation service of The New York Times.
"Healthy Minds Innovations looks forward to expanding our Healthy Minds Program offerings to reach a wider audience of learning professionals and decision makers at companies of all sizes," explains HMI Vice President of Customer Engagement Andrew Burroughs. "We look forward to working with OpenSesame to bring the benefits of our evidenced-based training to help workforces flourish."
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As companies brace for an economic downturn, the business outcomes of employee, customer, and partner education initiatives are more critical than ever
ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellum, the leader in EdTech for Business, today announced the results of a study it conducted to measure the ROI of employee, customer, and partner education in the U.S. The survey, which took place in Q2 of 2022, with a sample size of 502 full-time decision-makers involved in organizational education, revealed specific activities that drive positive business outcomes such as increased retention, decreased support costs, increased revenue, etc. Key findings include:
- Ad hoc education initiatives drive poor outcomes. Companies with "ad hoc" strategies are least likely to report positive business outcomes as compared to all other types of education strategies. Whereas 60% of companies with "curriculum-based" education initiatives — and 50% with "formalized" education initiatives — report increased revenue since beginning their programs, only 22% of companies with ad hoc initiatives report the same success.
- Platforms designed to educate multiple audiences yield positive benefits. Companies that use a "platform built to educate multiple audiences" are most likely to report positive business outcomes compared to all methods for delivering education. Outcomes include "improved employee retention" (62%), "improved customer retention" (61%), and "increased revenue" (57%).
- Scalability is critical as leaders today must do more with less. Shrinking budgets and leaner teams will be the reality going forward, which means leaders must maximize their investments. Companies that say "scalability" (the ability to support additional learners with minimal administrative effort) is the most important platform capability are most likely to experience increased revenue. Additionally, C-level leaders say scalability is the No. 1 most important platform capability.
"With worries around the looming economic downturn, every company needs to find a path to stability and operational fortification," said Robyn Hazelton, VP of Growth and Marketing, Intellum. "Companies that fail to act on key market insights and learnings could suffer. This survey details how employee, customer, and partner educational initiatives bolster performance, drive broad retention, and lead to revenue. We're proud to continue our tradition of delivering unique insights to our customers and partners."
- The main organizational education challenge is learners who abandon training—due to poor content, poor delivery, or both. In fact, 28% of learners abandon training, while 22% of companies struggle to deliver high-quality training to every learner. Additionally, only 15% are set up to educate multiple audiences.
- 79% of companies educate customers, 76% educate employees, and 25% educate partners.
- More than half of the companies surveyed use a platform built to educate multiple audiences; however, some are doing double work in additional platforms.
- Confirm a dedicated education program owner – companies with no clear education program owner are 22% less likely than average to experience improved customer retention.
- Utilize a formalized education program – companies with a formalized education initiative are most likely to experience improved customer and employee retention.
- Companies with curriculum-based education initiatives are most likely to experience increased revenue. In fact, 60% of companies with curriculum-based education initiatives reported increased revenue
- Companies that use a platform built to educate multiple audiences experience far more positive business outcomes – 61% of companies that selected "platform built to educate multiple audiences" experienced improved customer retention compared to just 32% of companies that selected "platform built to educate customers only."
Learning Science, powered by Intellum, conducted this report in conjunction with Censuswide in Q2 of 2022. They survey captured responses from 502 full-time decision-makers involved in educating employees, customers, and partners within the U.S. The margin of error was 5%.
For more information, visit: https://www.intellum.com/transforming-organization-education-initiatives
Intellum provides the #1 customer, partner, and employee education platform that large brands and fast-moving companies rely on to engage audiences and improve product knowledge, utilization, retention, and revenue. Intellum's scientific, data-driven approach is based on 20+ years of industry experience and the Intellum Platform includes all of the tools an organization needs to create, deploy, manage, track, and continuously improve highly personalized, engaging educational experiences. To learn more, visit Intellum.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart Inc. said Monday it has signed a deal with Paramount Global to offer the entertainment company’s streaming service as a perk to subscribers of the discounter’s shipping subscription service.
The move is part of efforts by the nation’s largest retailer to better compete with Amazon’s Prime membership program, which offers an array of perks.
Starting in September, subscribers to Walmart+ will be have access to the Paramount+ Essential Plan, which includes ads and offers original dramas such as “1883” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” along with the preschool franchise “PAW Patrol,” recent blockbuster films such as “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” and live sports.
The cost of Walmart+ will remain $98 a year, or $12.95 a month, the retailer said. It includes free shipping on items and discounts on gasoline. An Amazon Prime membership costs $139 a year, or $14.99 a month, and includes the Amazon Video service, original programming and free gaming, among other perks.
Walmart, which is based in Bentonville, Arkansas, has never disclosed the number of members it has signed up but said on Monday that it has had monthly growth in membership since its launch in September 2020.
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PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), owner of Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEX™) and The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX™) and T3 Index today jointly announced the launch of two new ConvexityShares™ exchange traded funds (ETFs) developed to provide investors with access to a new product designed to manage volatility exposure.
ConvexityShares ETFs offer exposure to SPDR® S&P 500® ETF (SPY) volatility and track the SPIKES Futures Short-Term Index (SPKF), which uses input prices of the front two SPIKES® Futures contracts to measure a daily rolling position to provide exposure to the front end of the SPIKES Futures curve. The ConvexityShares ETFs include the ConvexityShares 1x SPIKES Futures ETF (Ticker: SPKX) and the ConvexityShares Daily 1.5x SPIKES Futures ETF (Ticker: SPKY). Each of these ETFs will be listed for trading on NYSE Arca Inc.
"MIAX is pleased to partner with T3 Index to provide a new way to trade volatility," said Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and CEO of MIH. "The launch of ConvexityShares ETFs is an important milestone for the SPIKES Volatility Products franchise, bringing much-needed competition to the marketplace and providing a powerful tool to help market participants manage risk and capitalize on changes in market volatility."
"MIAX and T3 Index have developed a strong partnership as we developed and launched our portfolio of SPIKES Volatility Products," said Joseph W. Ferraro III, President of MIAX Futures. "This launch expands our volatility trading ecosystem and showcases our commitment to offer new and innovative products to the trading community."
The launch of the ConvexityShares ETFs offers traders and investors a new, alternative tool to hedge and capitalize on volatility and is an important enhancement to the current SPIKES® Volatility Products portfolio that T3 and MIAX have jointly created since launching the SPIKES Volatility Index (Ticker: SPIKE) in 2019. The SPIKES index is a measure of the expected 30-day volatility in SPY and the basis for SPIKES Volatility Products.
"In an increasingly volatile and complex market, the launch of ConvexityShares ETFs provides more choice and opportunity in how traders hedge volatility," said Simon Ho, CEO of T3 Index. "Both the SPIKES Volatility Index and the SPIKES Futures Short-Term Index seek to offer new indexes that are reliable, accurate and an alternative to what's currently available for volatility traders."
For more information about ConvexityShares and to download the prospectus, please visit www.convexityshares.com.
More information on the SPIKES index can be found here.
About MIAX
MIAX's parent holding company, Miami International Holdings, Inc., owns Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEX™), and The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX™).
MIAX, MIAX Pearl and MIAX Emerald are national securities exchanges registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that are enabled by our in-house built, proprietary technology. MIAX offers trading of options on all three exchanges as well as cash equities through MIAX Pearl Equities™. The MIAX trading platform was built to meet the high-performance quoting demands of the U.S. options trading industry and is differentiated by throughput, latency, reliability and wire-order determinism. MIAX also serves as the exclusive exchange venue for cash-settled options on the SPIKES® Volatility Index (Ticker: SPIKE), a measure of the expected 30-day volatility in the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF (SPY).
MGEX is a registered exchange with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and is a Notice Registered Securities Futures Product Exchange with the SEC. MGEX serves as the exclusive market for a variety of products including Hard Red Spring Wheat, SPIKES Futures and TAX Futures. MGEX is a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) under the CFTC, providing DCM, DCO and cash market services in an array of asset classes.
BSX is a fully electronic, vertically integrated international securities market, headquartered in Bermuda and organized in 1971. BSX specializes in the listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issues, funds, hedge funds, derivative warrants, and insurance linked securities.
MIAX's executive offices and National Operations Center are located in Princeton, N.J., with additional offices located in Miami, FL, Minneapolis, MN, and Hamilton, Bermuda.
To learn more about MIAX visit www.MIAXOptions.com.
To learn more about MGEX visit www.mgex.com.
To learn more about BSX visit www.bsx.com.
About T3 Index
T3 Index is a research-driven financial indexing firm specializing in volatility and option benchmarking, and is the developer of the SPIKES Index. T3 Index is dedicated to creating investible, proprietary indices that track related strategies across a range of asset classes to transform the way people invest in and manage risk. For more information on T3 Index and its range of volatility, crypto and interest-rate indices, please visit www.t3index.com.
About ConvexityShares
ConvexityShares Trust (the Trust) is a Delaware statutory trust formed on April 12, 2021 and is currently organized into two separate series. The Trust is a series trust formed pursuant to the Delaware Statutory Trust Act, of which ConvexityShares Daily 1.5x SPIKES Futures ETF and ConvexityShares 1x SPIKES Futures ETF (each, a Fund and collectively, the Funds) are currently the only series. Each Fund is a commodity pool that continuously issues common shares of beneficial interest (Shares). Shares represent units of fractional undivided beneficial interest in and ownership of a series of the Trust. The Shares of each Fund are listed for trading on NYSE Arca, Inc. (NYSE Arca or the Exchange) under the ticker symbol shown above next to each Fund's name.
Ownership or "membership" interests in the Sponsor are owned by persons referred to as "members." T3i US Holdings Inc. (T3 Holdings) and MIAX Futures, LLC (MIAX Futures) are the members of the Sponsor. MIAX Futures and T3 Holdings own 51% and 49%, respectively, of the membership interests of the Sponsor. MIAX Futures is wholly-owned by Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), which is the parent holding company of Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®) and MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), three fully electronic options trading exchanges, MIAX Pearl Equities, a fully electronic equities exchange, and Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEX™). MIH is also the sole owner of the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX™). T3 Holdings and T3i Pty Ltd are each wholly-owned subsidiaries of Triple Three Partners Pty Ltd and, thus, the Sponsor may be considered to be an affiliate of T3 Index.
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For more information about ConvexityShares, and to view the Prospectus visit www.convexityshares.com.
Important Risk Information
The Funds may be highly volatile and generally are intended for short-term investment purposes only. Investors cannot directly invest in an index.
The funds are commodity pools regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. These funds are not investment companies regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and are not afforded its protections. Please read the Prospectus carefully before investing.
Shares of the Funds are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), may lose value and have no bank guarantee.
The leveraged ConvexityShares ETF seeks a return that is 1.5x the return of its underlying benchmark (target) for a single day, as measured from one NAV calculation to the next. Due to the compounding of daily returns, holding periods of greater than one day can result in returns that are significantly different than the target return and ConvexityShares' returns over periods other than one day will likely differ in amount and possibly direction from the target return for the same period.
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. We advise you to consider the funds' objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the funds. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.
The return of the leveraged fund for a period longer than a single day is the result of its return for each day compounded over the period and usually will differ in amount and possibly even direction from the leveraged funds stated goal. These differences can be significant. An investor in any of the funds could potentially lose the full principal value of his/her investment within a single day.
Futures may be affected by Backwardation: a market condition in which a futures price is lower in the distant delivery months than in the near delivery months. As a result, a fund may benefit because it would be selling more expensive contracts and buying less expensive ones on an ongoing basis; and Contango: A condition in which distant delivery prices for futures exceeds spot prices, often due to costs of storing and inuring the underlying commodity. Opposite of backwardation. As a result, a Fund's total return may be lower than might otherwise be the case because it would be selling less expensive contracts and buying more expensive ones.
Foreside Fund Services, LLC is the Marketing Agent to the ConvexityShares SPIKES Futures ETFs.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso, the leading technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, today unveils forecasted trends to be seen throughout home interiors this fall. Setting the standard in second home design, Pacaso is committed to creating luxurious spaces that compliment each home's unique style and location, while providing owners with functional and welcoming interiors.
"Living spaces need to be inviting and warm, while also tastefully incorporating vibrant decor, locally-inspired elements and furnishings that meet the specific needs of those who inhabit the spaces," says Pacaso Director of Interior Design Lynne Tocchet. "Thoughtful designs using subdued autumn colors to create tranquil surroundings, and vintage pieces from decades past to evoke interest and personality, are amongst the trends we see emerging this fall."
With in-home essentials, a wide-variety of functional features, and inviting living spaces, each Pacaso home is Design Certified to facilitate memorable family moments without any hassle. From expert interior design to ongoing management, dedicated local support, and equitable, app-based scheduling, Pacaso makes second home ownership simple and turnkey.
Identified by Pacaso's internal team of design experts, this fall's forthcoming trends are as follows:
Softer hues of color are making a gentle entrance this fall. Gone are the days of amber, burnt orange or shades of crimson defining autumn, as we expect to see pastel versions of green, blue, and lilac are emerging as the front runners for fall 2022. Driven by the need for peacefulness and the want for more color, we are seeing more interiors looking to strike a fine balance this season.
The usage of vintage decor, accents and furnishings are a vibrant trend that is continuing to gain traction. Vintage pieces are satisfying the craving we have to give personality to our spaces and interest to our surroundings. Whether driven by revisiting a memory or just a passion for something unique, this trend is a fresh and welcomed change. Note: every individual has their own decade to consider "vintage."
Texture and movement throughout a room is no longer reserved just for fabric patterns or rugs. This fall we are looking for anything but a vanilla box as interiors invite more experimentation. Unconventional elements expected to appear include the likes of dimensional wood on a wall or ceiling, textured wallpaper as an accent somewhere unexpected, and accessory pillows that don't traditionally match to create a sense of depth in a space.
To view available Pacaso listings and to learn more about second home co-ownership, please visit pacaso.com.
Pacaso® is a technology-enabled marketplace that modernizes real estate co-ownership to make owning a second home possible and enjoyable for more people. Pacaso curates luxury listings with premium amenities and high-end contemporary interior design, offers ⅛ to ½ ownership with integrated financing, and, after purchase, professionally manages the home and supports seamless resale. Co-founded by Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff in 2020, Pacaso operates in top second home destinations around the world. Pacaso has been certified as a Great Place to Work and is recognized as one of Glassdoor's 2022 Best Places to Work.
For more information about Pacaso and to view luxury second home listings, visit www.pacaso.com or download the Pacaso app for Android or iPhone. You can also follow Pacaso on social media @PacasoHomes on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or @Pacaso_Homes on TikTok.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the low-code platform provider that builds agility into the world's leading organizations, today announced the appointment of Naznine Tilak as vice president of learning, development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B). Naznine will spearhead Pega's efforts to design and implement its near-term and multi-year strategy for its learning and development programs while continuing the execution of its DEI&B roadmap.
Naznine brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to this new role, in which she will oversee the functional teams across DEI&B, learning and development, and talent cultivation. She will focus her creativity and expertise to develop organizational DEI&B capabilities and impactful initiatives that will drive inclusion and diversity outcomes.
Naznine joins Pega from Waters Corporation, where she was the global head of talent management. She has global experience working for companies across various industries including Santander Bank, State Street, Accenture, and MphasiS. She also holds two degrees in human resource management – a master's degree from The University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA from Christ University in Bangalore.
Naznine serves as a board member for Women's Money Matters, which helps to build financial wellness, confidence, and security in women and girls living on low incomes through instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching. She also volunteers as a mentor to provide one-on-one, domain-specific conversations and career mentoring between aspiring women leaders and experienced industry experts.
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"We are deeply committed to weaving diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture to help strengthen our organization on a number of different levels," said Kate Parente, chief people officer, Pega. "Naznine brings a wealth of experience to this role that will inspire our people to continue to live our values."
"Pega has made important strides in nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging that has helped it adapt and grow," said Naznine Tilak. "I look forward to helping accelerate these initiatives for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and the business community at large."
Supporting Resources:
- Background: Inclusion and diversity at Pega
- Report: Pega's global inclusion and diversity update
- Report: Pega Impact Report on our 2021 ESG and CRS achievements
- Study: Pega earns high score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index
About Pega
Pega provides a powerful low-code platform that builds agility into the world's leading organizations so they can adapt to change. Clients use our AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation to solve their most pressing business challenges – from personalizing engagement to automating service to streamlining operations. Since 1983, we've built our scalable and flexible architecture to help enterprises meet today's customer demands while continuously transforming for tomorrow. For more information on Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA), visit www.pega.com
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The women-led company is on track to generate record revenue in 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. Magazine unveiled its prestigious annual ranking of America's fastest-growing companies—ranking Resource Innovations No. 328 on its annual Inc. 5000 list. The women-led clean energy solutions company also ranked No. 10 in the energy category. Among the top 500 firms to earn a spot on the list, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to over 2,000 percent.
After ranking No. 15 in 2020, Resource Innovations created a visionary strategic plan to rapidly scale in the clean energy sector. Growth initiatives include innovative expansion in its energy efficiency work, as well as investment in new business channels, such as building electrification, electric vehicles, and modernization of the electric transmission grid. In 2021, Resource Innovations partnered with private equity firm BV Investment Partners to complete its first company acquisition of Nexant, an industry leader in demand side management, grid management, and energy software. The Nexant team provided a solid foundation of energy industry expertise built over two decades, which has fueled Resource Innovations' growth.
"Our team is honored to make the Inc. 5000 list, once again, especially during this critical moment in defining the future of clean energy," stated Resource Innovations CEO and founder, Lauren Casentini. "Our growth validates a core principle that I've held for decades: conscious capitalism is good for business. Pairing our mission-driven goals with entrepreneurial business acumen creates results that benefit our employees, our clients, our investors, and our planet. Together with our clients and communities, we are making bold strides toward a brighter energy future."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
ABOUT RESOURCE INNOVATIONS
Resource Innovations is a nimble yet powerful organization offering software-enabled clean energy solutions for utilities as well as commercial, industrial, and residential energy consumers. Our experts design and implement leading edge solutions to support the rapidly changing industry and clean energy transition. Resource Innovations is a women-led and controlled portfolio company of BV Investment Partners, one of the oldest and most experienced sector-focused private equity firms in North America. We leverage diversity across our team to accelerate energy innovation and make clean and sustainable energy more available, accessible, and affordable. Visit resource-innovations.com.
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Bucs center Ryan Jensen suffers knee injury during training camp
TAMPA, Fla. - Just two days into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, the team suffered a significant injury. Bucs Center Ryan Jensen had to be carted off the field with a left knee injury.
Initial reports are that it doesn't look good, but the Bucs are awaiting results of an MRI.
Jensen was the first player the Bucs re-signed in free agency when quarterback Tom Brady announced that he was coming out of retirement. Jensen is a key piece to the Bucs offense, and he would be a major loss, if it's a season-ending injury.
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James Hill, a Bucs fan attending practice captured the only known video of the injury. From the video he shot it appears that Jensen's knee was hit from the side when Aaron Stinne blocked Logan Hall into him. It didn't appear that Jensen was wearing a knee brace, likely because players were not in pad yet.
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"All I know right now is he went down with a knee," said Bucs head coach Todd Bowles. "We'll see when we go inside going forward and go from there."
Bucs General Manager Jason Licht said the team and staff feels terrible for Jensen.
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"I don’t have any update on that, [and] we won’t for some time," Licht said. "We have tests – some tests you have to wait a couple of days before you can get them. You have to wait for swelling and things like that to go down, so I don’t have an update on that other than that it was a knee injury, and we’re hoping for the best, but we’ll have updates on that later."
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PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WCG, the world's leading provider of technology and service solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research, today announced it has appointed its first Chief Product Officer, Rahul Bafna.
In his role as CPO, Bafna will lead product strategy, development, design, and innovation. Utilizing his expertise in healthcare and technology, Bafna will advance WCG's efforts to reimagine clinical trials through a connected ecosystem that delivers better patient engagement, investigator adherence, and sponsor/CRO results.
Bafna joins WCG August 16 from Flatiron Health, a leading technology company dedicated to helping cancer centers thrive and deliver better care for patients, where he served as Vice President of Product Management and Operations. Prior to joining Flatiron, Bafna held product management roles at Google, Flurry, and Drawbridge, specializing in ad tech, audience analytics, and machine-learning-based identity models.
"Helping patients, healthcare professionals, institutions, sponsors, and CROs effectively navigate through the increasingly complex healthcare landscape is more essential than ever," said WCG Chief Executive Officer Sam Srivastava. "Rahul shares in our mission to improve healthcare for all and brings extensive healthcare and technology experience, as well as a deep understanding of the ever-changing clinical trials ecosystem. We are thrilled to welcome Rahul to WCG as we continue on our growth trajectory to meet the expanding needs of our market."
WCG is the world's leading provider of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research. Comprised of two divisions, the industry's first central IRB – WCG IRB – and first clinical services organization, WCG enables biopharmaceutical companies, CROs, and institutions to advance the delivery of new treatments and therapies to patients, while maintaining the highest standards of human participant protection. For more information, please visit www.wcgirb.com, www.wcgclinical.com or follow us on Twitter @WCGClinical or LinkedIn.
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Which brush cutter is best?
Brush cutters make short work of thick, stubborn hedgerows and dense weeds. These powerful tools chop through saplings and bushes with ease. With these, you don’t need to purchase or rent a bush hog to take care of any overgrown parts of your property.
The Badger Brush Cutter and String Trimmer is built to accommodate bush clearing and weed trimming alike. It includes the attachments you need for both tasks as well as a harness to make it easy to carry.
What to know before you buy a brush cutter
Brush cutters vs. weed whackers
Many people understandably confuse brush cutters with weed whackers. They look nearly identical at first glance, but there are some key differences. Brush cutters use a hard, spinning blade to tackle thick undergrowth, whereas weed whackers use a nylon string to zip through tall grass and light weeds.
While dedicated brush cutters are more powerful than weed whackers, some let you swap out their blade for a string cutter, further blurring the line between the two tools.
Motor type
Gas-powered brush cutters are available in two motor configurations.
- Two-stroke brush cutters require you to carefully measure and mix gasoline and oil in the right proportion. Preparing your fuel improperly will result in poor performance and excessive smoke. Two-stroke tools are lighter and more affordable than four-stroke options.
- Four-stroke brush cutters feature separate tanks for gas and oil. Because the tool mixes its fuel automatically, you won’t have to deal with as much mess or the risk of incorrect measuring. Brush cutters with four-stroke motors are more efficient, but they’re more expensive, heavier and less common.
Battery power
Thanks to advances in technology, manufacturers are now offering brush trimmers that forego fuel in favor of powerful batteries. These machines run quieter, don’t require gasoline and don’t produce any noxious fumes or smoke during operation. However, with their high cost and short battery life, electric brush cutters are not ideal for business owners or people that have to clear large areas.
Required safety gear
Brush cutters are messy. While in use, they throw chips, sawdust and debris in all directions. Because of this, protective eyewear is a must. You will likely also want to invest in rugged work gloves to prevent blisters while holding the machine’s grips as well as sturdy work boots to keep your feet, toes and ankles protected from any airborne sticks or stones.
What to look for in a quality brush cutter
Changeable heads
A brush cutter that lets you swap out its blade for a string trimmer, tiller or edger is a versatile landscaping tool. Choose one with this ability to ensure that you can take care of a wide range of property maintenance jobs.
Weight
Brush trimmers are held using grips and a shoulder strap. Because they require enough strength and endurance to move them back and forth while trimming, select one that is light enough to not exhaust you during long jobs.
Extra batteries
With only around 30 minutes of battery life, owners of electric brush trimmers may find themselves stuck waiting for a charge before they can get back to work. If you prefer to skip the gasoline, select an electric trimmer that includes extra batteries so you can keep one or two charging while the others are installed.
Accessories
From shoulder straps and harnesses to extra blade attachments, you can find a lot of value in a brush cutter set that includes useful accessories. Some even come with extension poles that let you reach safely into deep ditches or saw through small branches overhead.
How much you can expect to spend on a brush cutter
Brush cutters typically cost $200-$600. People shopping for four-stroke and electric cutters will find the ones they prefer at the higher end of this price range.
Brush cutter FAQ
Can I cut wood with a brush trimmer?
A. No. Even the most powerful trimmers are only designed to safely cut small saplings and bushes. Wood and tree trunk cutting requires a chain saw.
Can I trim branches with a brush trimmer?
A. In some cases, yes. Brush trimmers are made to be used at ground level, but some include extension poles that let you reach branches using an optional saw attachment. Extra caution must be taken while using the tool in this manner.
How do I clean my brush trimmer?
A. After use, you will find your brush cutter covered in grass, sawdust, wood chips and debris. If left to dry, this plant matter will cake on the moving parts of the tool. Clean it after use by rinsing its blade and head with a garden hose, manually removing any stubborn material. Avoid getting the tool’s motor wet.
What’s the best brush cutter to buy?
Top brush cutter
Badger Brush Cutter and String Trimmer
What you need to know: Powerful and flexible, this two-stroke brush cutter will prepare you for almost any trimming job.
What you’ll love: This brush cutter includes a harness and features bicycle-style grips to reduce strain while you use it. It also comes with both a brush cutting blade and a string cutting spool.
What you should consider: Even with its harness and handlebars, some users feel that this cutter is too heavy to use comfortably.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top brush cutter for the money
DeWalt Two-Stroke Gas Brush Cutter
What you need to know: This affordable brush cutter features padded ergonomic grips and an extension pole.
What you’ll love: Light and maneuverable, this tool includes a shoulder strap and uses spring assist to make starting its motor easier. You can purchase a wide range of DeWalt attachments to multiply the ways this tool can be used around your property.
What you should consider: The included blade is covered in a protective coating which limits its cutting power until it is either sharpened or worn down a bit.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
Makita LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Brush Cutter
What you need to know: Makita delivers with this electric brush trimmer that can keep up with the gas-powered competition.
What you’ll love: With its two included batteries, this brush trimmer doesn’t skimp on power. It features three speeds and comes with a charger. Its handlebar grips let you comfortably move the tool. A handy reverse option makes it easy to fix a jammed blade.
What you should consider: You will want to purchase additional batteries for this cutter if you plan on taking on extensive jobs.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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Man seriously injured when vehicle crashes into barrier
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:41 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - According to Sedgwick County crash logs, a man was seriously injured late Monday night when his car crashed into a concrete barrier.
The crash happened at around 11:50 p.m. Kenneth Libich was being pursued by law enforcement while driving west on 47th Street South when he struck the barrier, causing the engine on his vehicle to ignite.
Libich was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. He was also issued a citation.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The World Series is scheduled to start on a Friday for the first time since 1915 and could end on Nov. 5 — its latest ever — because of the lockout that delayed opening day.
Major League Baseball said Monday its expanded postseason will begin with all four games in the new wild-card series on Oct. 7. The other games are Oct. 8 and 9, if necessary.
As part of this year’s schedule, off days will be skipped between Games 4 and 5 of the Division Series and Games 5 and 6 of the Championship Series, potentially taxing bullpens. The AL Division Series will have an unusual off day between Games 1 and 2.
The new format has 12 teams making the playoffs, up from the 10 in place from 2012-21, except the 16 used in the 2020 playoffs that followed a regular-season shortened to 60 games because of the coronavirus pandemic. The top two teams in each league get first-round byes, while the No. 3 seed faces No. 6 and No. 4 plays No. 5. The higher seed will be home in each best-of-three series.
In the best-of-five Division Series, the top seed plays the 3-vs.-6 winner and the No. 2 seed plays the 4-vs.-5 winner. The Division Series will have the familiar format of the higher seed home for Games 1 and 2, and, if necessary, Game 5. Both the AL Division Series and NL Division Series start Oct. 11.
The best-of-seven Championship Series starts Oct. 18 in the NL and Oct. 19 in the AL.
Opening day was delayed from March 31 to April 7 because of the 99-day lockout that ended on March 10, and the regular season was extended by three days to Oct. 5.
The World Series begins Oct. 28, matching its latest start, in 2009.
It will be its first Friday start since Oct. 8, 1915, at the Baker Bowl in Philadelphia, when the Phillies beat the Red Sox 3-1 before losing the next four games.
Since the start of playoffs, the Series had been scheduled to start on a Tuesday since 2014, in 1990 and from 1977-84, a Wednesday from 2007-13 and a Saturday from 1969-76, 1985-89 and 1991-2006.
The Series went into November for the first time in 2001, when the 9/11 terrorist attacks caused the regular season to end a week later than originally scheduled. The latest a Series game has been played is Nov. 4, in 2001 and again in 2009. Last year’s Series ended on Nov. 2 when the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros in Game 6 for their first title since 1995.
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Snake hunters in Florida find massive 104-pound Burmese python near Big Cypress National Preserve
Imagine this: You're driving along the outskirts of a nature preserve, and suddenly you spot something slithering across the ground. But, it's not something small that's slithering, it's actually an 18-foot, 104-pound snake.
A trio of python hunters found the snake last week on Highway 41 near Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida.
"Immediately as we spotted it we all screamed and jumped out of the car," said Josh Laquis, a python hunter and student at Rollins College in Winter Park, near Orlando. "Steve grabbed the head of the snake, Jake grabbed the tail, I grabbed the body," he said, referring to the other two guys who were with him.
Laquis said it took the group over two hours of driving before they found the snake.
Ironically, hundreds of snake hunters are in Florida participating in the so-called "Python Challenge," a 10-day competition where people can hunt Burmese pythons – considered an invasive species in Florida – and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes for the "most" or "longest" python caught and killed.
Laquis said he was unaware of the challenge.
"I'm really into extreme sports – skydiving, base jumping, paragliding – anything that could give me a scare. When I heard they had such a big animal in Florida, I already enjoyed capturing snakes, even if they are a lot smaller, I thought that was something that could be exciting," he said.
Burmese pythons are considered a danger to the ecosystem and wildlife that live in the Everglades. The challenge runs until Aug. 14, though hunters can get permits to hunt pythons year-round.
The top prize for both novice and professional hunters is $2,500 for the most Burmese pythons hunted.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cooleaf was revealed as one of Inc's 5000 fastest growing companies in the U.S. Inc's annual list is the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list gives a unique insight into the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"It's a tremendous honor to be included on Inc's list for the second row in a year," shares Cooleaf cofounder, Prem Bhatia. "As the organizations Cooleaf works to support continue to evolve, so does our platform. This recognition is a true testament to our team's adaptability, resilience, and ingenuity. It's a phenomenal feeling to see ourselves again ranked among the top companies in the U.S; not only because of the difficult circumstances presented over the past two years but because of the glowing reminder that we have one of the most passionate, dedicated teams in the world "
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
"Our consistent growth wouldn't be possible without the persistence and commitment of every person on our team," adds Bhatia. "Achievements like this are fantastic milestones, but they're also what keeps us grounded–we've come a long way but there is still so much further to go."
Cooleaf is the leading solution for companies looking to drive extraordinary experiences for their employees, customers, and prospects. Through Cooleaf's platform, forward-thinking brands are empowered to listen to sentiment and signals through pulse surveys and SaaS platform integrations, take action to engage stakeholders through recognition, incentives, and virtual experiences, and glean data insights through a powerful suite of analytics tools. Visit www.cooleaf.com to learn more.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
CONTACT: Melissa Perry, Senior Marketing Manager at Cooleaf
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Announced alongside the new NFT Landscape Report showcasing the digital asset's evolution, this strategic partnership will provide educational tools for Coinchange and TradeZing users to learn more about cryptos, NFTs and applicable uses
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinchange Financials Inc., a leading company offering an automated crypto wealth management platform, and TradeZing, a live-streaming, social engagement, Web3 platform designed for Millennial and Gen-Z traders, announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership benefiting both parties by allowing them to begin researching, publishing, and sharing any and all information surrounding NFTs, cryptocurrencies, their evolution, and all their applicable uses. Coinchange will be a day one partner, meaning that they will be available on the platform at TradeZing's launch. This gives the company access to its own exclusive channel to create content, the opportunity to receive prime positioning on the website, and further drive Coinchange users to the innovative platform to further educate themselves on the DeFi market and all it entails: cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
"Cryptocurrencies and NFTs investment opportunities are still relatively new to the average trader and continue to evolve," said Jordan Edelson, CEO and Co-Founder of TradeZing. "This partnership will ensure TradeZing users have access to the most up-to-date research on these asset classes, allowing them to spot trends faster and ultimately make better-educated decisions to help build wealth."
In addition to the partnership, Coinchange,TradeZing and Xsolla have also developed the NFT Landscape Report that outlines how the NFT sector has evolved from collectibles to utilities, and finally to their financialization. Specifically, the financialization of NFTs allows for the same exchanges that people used to do with objects such as playing cards, paintings, clothing, or any creatively constructed material for monetary gains. It is a new avenue for artists to acquire acclaim and wealth. In its infancy, there are still many things to be worked through; NFTs are introducing artwork into the DeFi space and allowing for the same kind of financial transactions to be had in a much more global environment for artists than ever before. NFTs further create an equal playing field for digital artists as any other creative.
"At Coinchange, we pride ourselves on democratizing the DeFi market and allowing everyone to have access to it." said Maxim Galash, CEO of Coinchange before continuing, "From your traditional cryptocurrencies like ETH and BTC to what we specialize in: stablecoins, we like to get our hands dirty and be aware of everything that goes on in the market to ensure we offer the best to our users. That mentality is what led us to partner with TradeZing. The partnership will allow us to engage in a much more comprehensive way with the public and give us a much broader reach to further help everyone get access to both information, and the ability to earn yield via their crypto on our platform."
"At Xsolla, we are an example of a fintech company furthering the adoption of NFT for game objects. Pushing forward a higher level of engagement and ownership of the content from the developer to the users/players without requiring knowledge of blockchain technology on both ends," said Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla. "As an innovative leader in game commerce, we continue to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization so our partners can grow audience, engagement, and revenue."In addition to the joint report, the agreement brings together two companies with the shared goal of optimizing the wealth and education of traders, as Coinchange continually conducts research on NFTs and the DeFi space. Coinchange users can access TradeZing's closed beta trial which will start this Summer. TradeZing, which will provide a platform for Coinchange's research, is launching soon.
For additional information or to add yourself to the waitlist, please visit https://www.tradezing.com/. You can view the full report here.
About Coinchange: Founded in 2018, Coinchange Financials Inc. is an automated crypto wealth management platform. Coinchange automatically rebalances customer assets across 5 blockchains, 15 protocols, and 30 pools to deliver optimal yields. The company is based in Canada with entities around the world, including the US and Europe. The Coinchange app can be downloaded from the App Store and the Google Play Store.
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Xsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the video game industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla's mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue and create relationships with gamers worldwide. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Berlin, Seoul, and cities around the world, Xsolla supports major gaming titles like Valve, Twitch, Roblox, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Take-Two, KRAFTON, Nexters, NetEase, Playstudios, Playrix, miHoYo, and more. For additional information and to learn more, please visit xsolla.com
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The combination of rental credit reporting and debt collection services provide a powerful way for Property Managers to lower payment delinquency.
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Debt Recovery (dba Genesis) and CredHub announce collaboration to increase ease of access for the nations' Multi-Family Providers when it comes to submitting tenant payments, or missed payments to the credit bureaus, and if necessary, directly to collections.
Genesis and CredHub are combining their credit reporting and debt collection services to help Property Managers and Landlords reduce payment delinquency and outstanding receivables when they need it most. The two best-of-breed service providers now provide a full service "pre" and "post" collections option for the industry.
Increasing on-time rent payments is the single biggest reason that property owners and managers are interested in resident credit reporting. Credit reporting creates an incentive for residents to pay rent on-time. And the results prove that this incentive system works. CredHub's clients see an average of 50% reduction in delinquency once fully implemented.
If your efforts fail to bring the tenant current and they leave your community with an unpaid balance, Columbia Debt Recovery (dba Genesis) will handle the attempted recovery. Genesis is one of the most trusted Multi-Family Industry partners handling the collections of nearly 10% of the unpaid Doors in the Nation.
The nation's largest providers have depended on Genesis to navigate the complex and diverse compliance landscape created by the unprecedented regulatory changes in connection with Covid -19. Genesis not only works to resolve unpaid balances, but also serves as a trusted compliance consultant to the multifamily industry.
The landscape of multifamily is changing in ways that can challenge the very best of our established practices and management models. The combination of tenant credit reporting and debt recovery represents an innovation needed to meet the challenges that our new normal presents. To learn more visit https://credhub.com/genesis.
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DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) today announced that its subsidiary, EnLink Midstream Partners, LP (ENLK), has commenced cash tender offers (the Tender Offers) to purchase up to $500.0 million in aggregate principle amount (as it may be increased by ENLK, the Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount) of (i) the $502.3 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of ENLK's 4.40% senior notes due 2024 (the 2024 Notes), (ii) the $717.2 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of ENLK's 4.15% senior notes due 2025 (the 2025 Notes), and (iii) the $491.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of ENLK's 4.85% senior notes due 2026 (the 2026 notes and, together with the 2024 Notes and the 2025 Notes, the Tender Notes).
The terms and conditions of the Tender Offers are described in an Offer to Purchase, dated August 16, 2022 (the Offer to Purchase). EnLink intends to fund the purchase of Tender Notes with the net proceeds from EnLink's concurrent offering of $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030 (the New Notes), which was also announced by EnLink today, together with existing corporate liquidity.
The following table sets forth certain terms of the Tender Offers:
Each of the Tender Offers is scheduled to expire at midnight, New York City time, at the end of September 13, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated (the Expiration Date). Holders who validly tender their Tender Notes prior to the Expiration Date will be eligible to receive consideration equal to the amounts shown in the table above, subject to the Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount, the series cap with respect to the 2025 Notes and the 2026 Notes (each, a Series Cap) and proration, for each $1,000 principal amount of Tender Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest from the most recent interest payment date for the applicable Tender Notes up to, but not including, the applicable Settlement Date (as defined below).
Tender Notes tendered and not validly withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 29, 2022 (such date and time, as it may be extended, the Early Tender Date) and accepted for purchase will receive the applicable total consideration for that series as shown in the table above (the Total Consideration), including the early tender premium for such series of Tender Notes (the Early Tender Premium). Holders of Notes tendering their Notes after the Early Tender Date will only be eligible to receive the applicable tender offer consideration for such series of Tender Notes set forth in the table above (with respect to each series of Tender Notes, the Tender Offer Consideration), which is the applicable Total Consideration less the Early Tender Premium.
The consummation of the Tender Offers is not conditioned upon any minimum amount of Notes being tendered. However, each of the Offers is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the consummation of the offering of the New Notes on or prior to the Early Settlement Date and certain other customary conditions.
Provided that the conditions to the applicable Tender Offer have been satisfied or waived, and assuming acceptance for purchase by ENLK of Tender Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Tender Offers, (i) payment for applicable Tender Notes validly tendered at or prior to the applicable Early Tender Date and purchased in the applicable Tender Offer shall be made on the settlement date that is expected to be the second business day following the applicable Early Tender Date, or as promptly as practicable thereafter (with respect to each series of Notes, the Early Settlement Date) and (ii) payment for any applicable Tender Notes validly tendered after the applicable Early Tender Date, but at or prior to the applicable Expiration Date, and purchased in the applicable Tender Offer shall be made on the settlement date that is expected to be the second business day following the applicable Expiration Date, or as promptly as practicable thereafter (with respect to each series of Notes, the Final Settlement Date and, together with the related Early Settlement Date, the Settlement Dates).
Subject to the Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount, the applicable Series Cap and proration, the Tender Notes accepted on any Settlement Date will be accepted in accordance with their Acceptance Priority Levels set forth in the table above, with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 3 being the lowest Acceptance Priority Level, and provided further that Tender Notes tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date will be accepted for purchase with priority over Tender Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date, but at or prior to the Expiration Date, regardless of the priority of the series of such later Tender Notes that are tendered.
Acceptance for tenders of any Tender Notes may be subject to proration if the aggregate principal amount for any series of Tender Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn would cause the Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount to be exceeded. Acceptance for tenders of the 2025 Notes or the 2026 Notes may also be subject to proration if the aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes or 2026 Notes, as applicable, validly tendered and not validly withdrawn is greater than the applicable Series Cap. Furthermore, if the Tender Offers are fully subscribed as of the Early Tender Date, Tender Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Date will not be accepted for purchase and there will be no Final Settlement Date.
The complete terms and conditions of each Tender Offer is described in the Offer to Purchase, copies of which may be obtained from D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Tender Agent and Information Agent, by calling 800-207-3159 (US toll-free) or 212- 269-5550.
BofA Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC will act as the lead dealer managers for the Tender Offers. The co-dealer managers for the Tender Offers are Citigroup Global Markets Inc., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC. Any questions regarding the terms of the Tender Offers should be directed to the lead dealer managers at BofA Securities, Inc., (US toll-free) 888-292-0070 or (collect) 980-388-3646, or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, (US toll-free) 866-309-6316 or (collect) 704-410-4756.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or sell, a solicitation of an offer to purchase or sell or a notice of redemption with respect to any securities, including the Tender Notes or the New Notes. Each of the Tender Offers is being made solely by the Offer to Purchase. The Tender Offers are not being made to holders of Tender Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction.
About EnLink Midstream
EnLink Midstream reliably operates a differentiated midstream platform that is built for long-term, sustainable value creation. EnLink's best-in-class services span the midstream value chain, providing natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and NGL capabilities, and carbon capture, transportation, and sequestration. Our purposely built, integrated asset platforms are in premier production basins and core demand centers, including the Permian Basin, Oklahoma, North Texas, and the Gulf Coast. EnLink's strong financial foundation and commitment to execution excellence drive competitive returns and value for our employees, customers, and investors. Headquartered in Dallas, EnLink is publicly traded through EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although these statements reflect the current views, assumptions, and expectations of EnLink's management, the matters addressed herein involve certain assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual activities, performance, outcomes, and results to differ materially from those indicated herein. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements identified by the words "forecast," "may," "believe," "will," "should," "plan," "predict," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," and "expect" and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated consummation of the offering of New Notes and Tender Offers, the intended use of the offering proceeds, the anticipated terms of the New Notes or the Tender Offers, other aspects of the notes offering and Tender Offers, and other statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond management's control, including risks and uncertainties related to EnLink's business, market conditions, whether EnLink will consummate the offering of New Notes and the Tender Offers, the anticipated terms of the New Notes and anticipated use of proceeds, the impact of competition, and other risk factors included in EnLink's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. An extensive list of factors that can affect EnLink's business are discussed in EnLink's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including EnLink's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Neither EnLink Midstream, LLC nor EnLink Midstream Partners, LP assumes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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New Generation Device, icoone roboderm®
Now Available At Equinox Hotels' Hudson Yards Location
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Equinox Hotel New York unveils transformative new spa experiences delivering visibly toned skin through optimal lymphatic drainage. The new icoone roboderm® treatments, available for the first time at The Spa by Equinox in partnership with Skin Science Solutions, offer painless and non-invasive facial and body rejuvenation through innovative cellular technologies. At the forefront of luxury spa innovation, The Spa by Equinox has also developed pairings that blend the icoone tech sculpting offerings with Biologique Recherche manual sculpting treatments for optimal regeneration. These bespoke combinations debut today, as well.
"Industry-leading innovation is at the forefront of The Spa at Equinox Hotels. The thoughtful combination of our new technology-forward icoone roboderm® treatments alongside Biologique Recherche manual body treatments provides our guests with a new and specialized way to accelerate their regeneration and recovery," said Ara Patterson, Vice President of Food and Beverage and Spa Innovation at Equinox Hotels. "The Spa currently offers a variety of high-performance treatments spanning from facials and full body treatments to techno-therapies designed to enhance guests' health and performance and icoone roboderm® is the perfect compliment."
The Icoone Roboderm, which delivers non-invasive, customized body sculpting to help shape the silhouette, will be available in two treatment offerings:
Precision Body Sculpt – Achieve optimal outer and inner body excellence. This treatment sculpts the body, firms the skin, reduces the appearance of cellulite, relieves muscle pain, improves blood circulation, and optimizes lymphatic drainage restoring a harmonious body shape. Available in 60- or 90-minute sessions.
Power Lift for Face + Body – This treatment sculpts and contours the body to oxygenate and reinvigorate the face. The icoone stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, smoothing signs of aging, and restoring the elasticity and firmness of the tissues, making you look visibly younger. Available in 60- or 90-minute sessions.
In conjunction with the debut of the Icoone Roboderm® Treatment, The Spa by Equinox Hotels will also offer high-tech and high-touch pairings with Biologique Recherche, a manual treatment revered for its highly effective results for the body and face. Offerings include:
Silhouette Shaper – This stimulating, manual contouring body treatment combines lymphatic drainage, deep anti-cellulite massage and glove sculpting to shape and contour the body. Concentrated active ingredients that stimulate tissues and help break down adipose cells to skin look smooth and toned. The ultimate silhouette shaper. Available in 60- or 90-minute sessions.
Polish + Glow – Regenerate and hydrate your body with a combination of exfoliating active ingredients and massage techniques. This treatment is beneficial for dehydrated skin in need of a deep exfoliation and hydration. A combination of acids and mechanical exfoliation reveals smoother skin texture. The massaging application of hydrating cream replenishes moisture, leaving skin toned and glowing. Available in 60-minute sessions.
Exclusively at The Spa at Equinox Hotels, icoone roboderm® and Biologique Recherche come together through a high-tech and high-touch Accelerated Circuit. This experience is designed to enhance the silhouette in just three weeks. The weekly program includes two precision Body Sculpt icoone roboderm® tech treatments, combined with one Biologique Recherche Silhouette Shaper manual body sculpting treatment. Available in 60-minute sessions; three treatments per week, for three weeks.
"Skin Science Solutions is thrilled to have Equinox Hotels as a partner offering icoone robodermⓇ, treatments for their guests and locals. Equinox Hotels delivers a parallel brand alignment for the couture experience icoone delivers with its triad of lymphatic drainage, skin rejuvenation and silhouette remodeling benefits. The ability to use icoone roboderm® on any guest up to twice daily can transform any silhouette, even over a brief, weekend stay," explains Stan Kapica, President at Skin Science Solutions, the exclusive US distributor of icoone roboderm®.
Through microstimulation, icoone roboderm® technology offers a wide range of customizable and effective treatments for both the face and body. icoone roboderm® promotes skin tissue oxygenation, skin cell regeneration, and boosts the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in smoother, firmer, and more toned skin in only a few sessions.
icoone roboderm® treatments contribute to the production of new collagen and to the maintenance of tissue tone. It is non-invasive and painless, and can be used every day, even on the most delicate and damaged skin. It can also be used to treat sensitive areas, such as eyes, lips, chest, neckline, neck, inner arms, thighs, knees, and ankles.
To book a treatment, or for more information on spa offerings, please call 212-812-9200 or visit the website.
Elevate expectations at Equinox Hotel New York, a luxury lifestyle destination located in Manhattan's new west side, Hudson Yards. Featuring 212 guest rooms, five distinct suite types, a 27,000 square foot spa, a 60,000 square foot Equinox fitness club and an unrivaled address, the Equinox Hotel is an urban oasis that creates the perfect retreat to restore and regenerate. The ideal escape to restore balance both mentally and physically, Equinox Hotels promises an environment where guests can maximize their full potential so that they are at their peak throughout their stay and beyond. Hotel amenities include Electric Lemon, a sleek, expansive dining room and serene al fresco terrace overlooking the Hudson River, the Equinox Club includes an indoor saltwater lap pool, and expansive outdoor lounge pool with a wraparound terrace offering 360 views of Manhattan, a SoulCycle studio, an integrated high-performance spa, and private dining and event spaces. For reservations or more information, please call 212-812-9200, visit the website at equinox-hotels.com or follow us at @equinoxhotels.
Skin Science Solutions is the exclusive North American distributor for i-Tech and Pagani, two Italian manufacturers of non-invasive anti-aging/silhouette remodeling and lymphatic drainage devices. i-Tech is the manufacturer of the patented icoone roboderm. Through microstimulation, icoone technology offers customized and effective treatment of the face and body skin, while simultaneously draining, firming and remodeling the silhouette. The icoone range of products is available in two versions, with and without laser/LED. Skin Science Solutions provides world class training and aesthetic and technical support for its systems.
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DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) today announced its intention, subject to market conditions, to commence an offering of $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030 (the Senior Notes). The Senior Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior basis by EnLink Midstream Partners, LP (ENLK), a subsidiary of EnLink. EnLink intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with existing corporate liquidity, to fund the repurchase of up to $500.0 million in aggregate principle amount of ENLK's 4.40% senior notes due 2024, ENLK's 4.15% senior notes due 2025, and ENLK's 4.85% senior notes due 2026 (collectively, the ENLK Notes) pursuant to tender offers (the Tender Offers) that commenced concurrently with this offering, to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with such senior notes repurchases, or for general corporate purposes. The Tender Offers are being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated August 16, 2022.
The Senior Notes and ENLK's guarantee are being offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), or to persons other than "U.S. persons" outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Senior Notes and ENLK's guarantee have not been registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This notice is issued pursuant to Rule 135c of the Securities Act, and does not constitute an offer to sell any security, including the Senior Notes or ENLK's guarantee, nor a solicitation for an offer to purchase any security, including the Senior Notes, ENLK's guarantee, or the ENLK Notes, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration, qualification, or exemption under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
About EnLink Midstream
EnLink Midstream reliably operates a differentiated midstream platform that is built for long-term, sustainable value creation. EnLink's best-in-class services span the midstream value chain, providing natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and NGL capabilities, and carbon capture, transportation, and sequestration. Our purposely built, integrated asset platforms are in premier production basins and core demand centers, including the Permian Basin, Oklahoma, North Texas, and the Gulf Coast. EnLink's strong financial foundation and commitment to execution excellence drive competitive returns and value for our employees, customers, and investors. Headquartered in Dallas, EnLink is publicly traded through EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC).
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Report: Dog contracted monkeypox from its owners
Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:56 AM CDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
(CNN) - A monkeypox case in France appears to have spread from humans to a dog.
According to a case published in the Lancet Medical Journal, two men who live in the same household contracted the virus.
About two weeks later, their dog, a four-year-old Italian greyhound, started to have symptoms of monkeypox and tested positive.
The couple said they co-slept with their dog.
This is believed to be the first human-to-dog transmission of the monkeypox virus.
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Driver strikes 2 pedestrians, killing 1, in East Cleveland
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 63-year-old Cleveland man lost control of his vehicle while trying to turn into a parking lot Monday evening and struck two pedestrians, said Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers.
One of the pedestrians, Eric Hill, 69, of East Cleveland, died from his injuries at University Hospitals.
The second pedestrian, Lamonte Lloyd, 66, of East Cleveland, is recovering from non-life threatening injuries said troopers.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Sergeant Ray Santiago said the accident happened just before 8 p.m. Monday at 12900 Superior Avenue in East Cleveland.
The driver was westbound on Superior Avenue when he made a wide left turn to try and pull into the parking lot. He missed the parking lot, traveled off the roadway and drove through a fence, said Sergeant Santiago.
The driver then continued through the fence and struck Hill and Lloyd.
Sergeant Santiago said the accident remains under investigation, but alcohol and drug impairment are believed to be factors in the crash.
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LANCASTER, Texas (AP) — The brother of retired NFL cornerback Aqib Talib turned himself in to authorities Monday after police identified him as the suspect in the shooting death of a coach at a youth football game in Texas.
Police said that a murder warrant was issued for Yaqub Salik Talib, 39, in the fatal shooting on Saturday night of Michael Hickmon, 43, police in the Dallas-area city of Lancaster said.
According to witnesses, Talib pulled out a gun and shot Hickmon multiple times after a disagreement between the opposing coaching staff of two youth football teams over calls made by the officiating crew led to a physical fight, police said.
Hickmon was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Police say no other injuries were reported.
Yaqub Talib is the brother of Aqib Talib, a five-time Pro Bowler who announced his retirement in 2020. Aqib Talib was named last month as a contributor for Prime Video’s “Thursday Night Football.”
Police said that after the shooting, Yaqub Talib fled, taking the firearm with him.
Talib’s attorney, Clark Birdsall, told The Associated Press that his client “regrets the tragic loss of life but self-surrendered this morning so that he may have the chance to say his side of the story.” Birdsall declined to elaborate on what Talib’s side of the story is.
Police said they were still investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Several people, including children, were present when Hickmon was killed, police said.
Dallas TV station WFAA reported that the brothers are coaches for North Dallas United Bobcats, a youth football team. Hickmon was a coach with the youth team D.E.A. Dragons, WFAA reported.
Dragons President Mike Freeman said the dispute began when Hickmon went to pick up a football and someone kicked it away.
“I don’t know how to explain it to the kids. That’s the part that I’m stuck on right now. How do I explain it to them. Why?” Freeman said. “This is something that these kids will remember for the rest of their life.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/former-nfl-stars-brother-turns-himself-in-after-fatal-shooting/ | 2022-08-16T13:51:08Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/former-nfl-stars-brother-turns-himself-in-after-fatal-shooting/ | false |
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning of an increase in threats to federal law enforcement following the FBI's court-authorized search last week of former President Donald Trump's Florida home.
The agencies issued the joint intelligence bulletin on Friday, days after federal agents executed a search warrant at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club and residence in Palm Beach, Fla., according to a person familiar with the document.
Trump, his political allies and conservative media have denounced the FBI and the search, even though it was approved by a federal judge. And they also have pushed Trump's claims that he's being targeted for political reasons.
Trump supporters, including many Republican lawmakers, have echoed those claims and lashed out at the FBI and Justice Department. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, for instance, accused the department of being politically weaponized.
Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray have both pushed back against the allegations.
In his only public remarks since the search, Garland called the attacks "unfounded" and said the people who work at the FBI and Justice Department are "dedicated, patriotic public servants."
Separately, Wray said the attacks on the FBI's integrity "erode respect for the rule of law and are a grave disservice to the men and women who sacrifice so much to protect others."
He also said that violence and threats against law enforcement "should be deeply concerning to all Americans."
The joint intelligence bulletin mentioned an incident last week in Cincinnati, Ohio, where an armed man tried to storm the FBI field office. He then fled and was later shot and killed by police.
Over the weekend, meanwhile, a small group of armed Trump supporters protested outside the FBI field office in Phoenix, Arizona. The demonstration was peaceful, and concluded without incident.
A federal judge in Florida on Friday unsealed the search warrant and property receipt from the Mar-a-Lago search. It showed the agents seized documents labeled secret, top secret as well as some classified at the higher level of TS/SCI.
The warrant indicated that investigators are probing possible violations of three laws, including one that falls under the Espionage Act.
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Roadworks at key Ipswich town centre junction set to end this week
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1:34 PM August 16, 2022
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Roadworks at a key junction through Ipswich town centre are expected to end this week.
UK Power Networks has been carrying out utility repair and maintenance works in St Margaret's Street in Ipswich town centre since last Thursday.
The closure has been in place at the junction with Soane Street south of Christchurch Park, with temporary traffic lights put in place.
The road has been closed with a diversion route in place taking drivers along Crown Street, Civic Drive, Franciscan Way, Star Lane and Bond Street.
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Telegram founder complains about Apple’s app review process
In June, Mr. Durov blamed Apple for restricting developers from providing a full experience through browsers.
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov has criticised Apple’s app review process, which is delaying an important app update from being rolled out to users.
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Mr. Durov said that the update “has been stuck in Apple’s review for two weeks, without explanation or any feedback provided by Apple.” Such delays is not just demoralising, but causes direct financial losses to several mobile apps globally, he added.
This is not the first time that Telegram has to struggle with the review process. We are often unable to distribute the new versions of Telegram due to the obscure “review process” imposed on all mobile apps by the tech monopolies, Mr. Durov complained.
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Mr. Durov took aim at the 30% commission Apple and Google take from app developers. The tech titans claim the commission is supposed to pay for the resources needed to review apps.
Although the regulators in the EU and elsewhere are probing the duo’s market practice, the economic damage inflicted by Apple on the tech industry won’t be undone, he said.
In June, Mr. Durov blamed Apple for restricting developers from providing a full experience through browsers. Apple’s Safari browser restricted users from experiencing even basic features like video stickers.
By doing this, Apple wanted users to download the app from the App Store that would lead to Apple earning commission from the developers, Mr. Durov said.
In the past, other app developers have also accused Apple’s app review process.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ObvioHealth, a leading global Virtual Research Organization (VRO) pioneering end-to-end decentralized clinical trial solutions, announces today its inclusion in Inc. Magazine's annual list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Ranked at No. 1488, ObvioHealth has now been included on Inc. 5000's premier list for a second consecutive year, showcasing the company's success and growth in the decentralized clinical trial (DCT) arena.
Inc. 5000 ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period, from 2018 to 2021. During this time, ObvioHealth's growth rate was more than 1300 percent.
The ranking comes on the heels of recent successes for ObvioHealth, including the completion of the first fully virtual clinical trial in the urogynecology space, an expanded partnership with Dedalus Group, and the development of two novel pediatric digital instruments.
"We have seen impressive growth since our inception in 2017—a testament to our user-friendly technology and our deeply experienced team," said ObvioHealth CEO Ivan Jarry. "We recognize the continued need for innovation in our industry, and, as we look to the future, we are committed to providing an easier, faster route that delivers stronger evidence for clinical trial sponsors."
For more information, visit www.obviohealth.com.
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Award-winning DTC eyewear company unveils its new Stand Out collection and Back to School Style Series
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, has released its Stand Out Collection to celebrate individuality and make a statement this fall. This newest portfolio adds to the brand's already expansive collection of frames within its Back to School Style Series.
Eyebuydirect's Stand Out collection includes 33 expressive frames that feature edgy designs and trendy colorways, including Fiesta (unisex frames in jade), Curious (available in clear green, rose or honeycomb yellow frames) and Flutter (a feisty blue floral frame). The Stand Out collection embraces the expressive styles and high quality construction that have made Eyebuydirect so popular.
In tandem with the Stand Out collection, Eyebuydirect's Every Vision of You – Back to School Style Series highlights bold and retro styles you're sure to see on campuses this year.
Retro styles within the series include:
- Hollie ($39 USD)– Slim wire frame topped with translucent plastic, delicate details, and adjustable nose pads. The limited-edition, teal-tinted evergreen is perfect for fall.
- St Michel ($35 USD) – Unisex full-rim metal frames that bring an understated elegance, paired with lightweight materials for a comfortable, confident fit.
Bold styles within the series include:
- Rhys ($35 USD) – Oversized metal frames with a leveled out top and geometric bottom, guaranteed to make a big statement.
- Astoria ($59 USD) – Takes 'granny chic' to another level, complete with a gold chain link browline and arms with oversized square lenses. These frames will elevate any outfit!
No matter if you're partial to bold styles or retro frames, Eyebuydirect is the place to shop for affordable quality frames as you head back to school.
For additional information about Eyebuydirect or to shop these collections, please visit: https://www.eyebuydirect.com/.
Established in 2006, Eyebuydirect is the leading online destination for prescription eyewear that delivers on style, convenience, and accessibility. With over 3,000 frames starting at $6 USD/$9 CAD, Eyebuydirect is committed to helping everyone celebrate their individuality with the perfect frames to fit their personality. We offer Virtual Try-On technology and 2-day delivery on thousands of frames to make shopping for eyewear efficient and easy. Through our Buy 1 Give 1 Program, a pair of glasses is donated to the most underserved communities worldwide for every order placed. Eyebuydirect is a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest provider of eyecare products and services.
To learn more, please visit us at www.eyebuydirect.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
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(The Hill) — Authorities arrested a Pennsylvania man for allegedly making violent threats against FBI personnel online following the agency’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Adam Bies, 46, was arrested on Friday and is charged with influencing, impeding or retaliating against federal law enforcement officers.
Court documents show Bies allegedly made multiple threats on the right-wing social media website Gab in the days following the Mar-a-Lago search.
“Every single piece of [expletive] who works for the FBI in any capacity, from the director down to the janitor who cleans their [expletive] toilets deserves to die,” he allegedly wrote in a post two days after the search. “You’ve declared war on us and now it’s open season on YOU.”
“HEY FEDS. We the people cannot WAIT to water the trees of liberty with your blood. I’ll be waiting for you to kick down my door,” Bies allegedly wrote in another post, according to court documents.
If convicted, Bies faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security reportedly warned of an increase in federal law enforcement threats in a joint bulletin last week.
The bulletin referenced calls for “civil war” and “armed rebellion” as well as an incident at the FBI’s Cincinnati field office on Thursday in which an armed man attempted to breach the building. He was ultimately shot and killed by police.
Officials erected barriers along the perimeter of the FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., after calls for protests there.
The increase in threats has led Democrats and some Republicans to call for Trump, who has repeatedly lambasted the FBI and DOJ’s search and accused them of political bias, to tone down his rhetoric.
Trump told Fox News on Monday that his team had reached out to DOJ to offer “whatever we can do to help,” saying the “temperature has to be brought down,” but he has continued attacking the agencies since the interview.
The FBI’s arrest on Friday comes after it seized 11 sets of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago in connection with its investigation into whether Trump violated the Espionage Act, unlawfully concealed or removed public records or obstructed an investigation.
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CARY, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, medical leverage, a communications company™, has made the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. From 2019 to 2021, the agency experienced a 250% growth in revenue, moving up in the ranks to 2842.
"Medical Leverage is both proud and humbled to have been selected for the second year in a row as a member of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. Throughout its 20-year history, we have worked very hard to provide our clients with insight, strategy, and a commitment to excellence, knowing that ultimately a patient can benefit from the medicine that our clients manufacture and sell. So, we share this recognition with those that have entrusted us to work on their behalf over the years. Your support has a meaningful impact on us, and we are thankful for the opportunities our clients have extended to us. This achievement is also a direct reflection of the hard work, agility, and dedication of our talented team at medical leverage, who work tirelessly to provide a 'wow' experience for our clients. 'Thank you' woefully understates the gratitude the leadership team and I have for our people who contribute so much to the overall success of our company." said Dave Oury, medical leverage, a communications company, President.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
The world's most trusted business media brand, Inc., offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the Inc. 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. Visit www.inc.com.
medical leverage is a 20-year-old, full-service, medical communications company that provides medical, marketing, and sales training solutions to pharmaceutical, biotech, biopharmaceutical, medical device, and medical diagnostic companies. We elevate healthcare communications through education by partnering strategically with life science companies and providers. We know that behind every program and project, there is a product; and behind every healthcare professional there is a patient. We focus on our clients, so they can focus on healthcare professionals and, ultimately, their patients.
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GM recalls 484K big SUVs to fix problem third-row seat belts
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 484,000 large SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem that can cause the third-row seat belts to malfunction.
The recall covers Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes, Cadillac Escalades and GMC Yukons from 2021 and 2022.
The automaker says rivets that hold the buckle to the mounting bracket on the left- and right-side third-row seats may have been formed improperly.
The belts may not properly hold a passenger in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The company says it’s not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem.
Dealers will inspect the rivet heads and replace buckle assemblies if needed. Owners will be notified starting Sept. 26.
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Edovate Learning Corp. Welcomes New President
CATASAUQUA, Pa., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edovate Learning Corp., an innovative leader in personalized education and EdTech solutions, welcomes new President, Seth Dunham, to the organization. Seth is passionate about education and leadership development, and he brings more than 25 years of experience leading individuals, teams, and organizations.
Seth previously served as president for Demme Learning as a key driver of strategic growth. He also continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the Homeschool Trade Association. In his new role at Edovate, he is focused on business development, streamlining EdTech systems and practices, and elevating the company's leadership while helping lead the company forward into this expanding home-based education market.
"Seth Dunham is the ideal choice to lead Edovate into its new future," stated Jessica Parnell, CEO. "I could not be more confident in our selection as I have had the opportunity to work with and observe his positive and focused leadership over the years."
While Mr. Dunham was with Demme Learning, he helped to significantly grow revenue and expand the company's offerings and services through its many strategic partnerships, which included Jessica Parnell, Edovate, Bridgeway Academy, and Curriculum Express.
"He has displayed not only strategic thinking but also vision, administrative acumen, effective relationship-building, and the traits of a builder, coach, and believer. He brings the talents, passion, and experience necessary to complement our culture and take Edovate forward."
With the recent growth Edovate has seen, and the addition of its newest brand, Discover!, Mr. Dunham will play a decisive role in helping to align the company goals and ensure continued growth.
"I'm very excited to be with Edovate," said Mr. Dunham. "I'm a big believer in homeschooling. It can be such a freedom and a blessing, and I'm thrilled to be able to work with a team that shares the same passion and does it so well."
Edovate Learning Corp. is a creative, innovative leader in personalized education and edTech solutions whose vision is to positively impact the future through transformative learning that inspires students to pursue their excellence. We specialize in learning that is truly personalized, dynamic, and drives individual growth.
Edovate is the parent company of Bridgeway Academy, Elephango and Curriculum Express and the publisher of Discover!, a Blended curriculum solution for grades K-6. Established in 1989, we have been a trusted partner for educators, homeschooling families, and schools across the United States and around the world. www.edovate.com
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Life comes with lots of little annoyances, few of them littler or more annoying than mosquitoes. Just about everyone who spends any time outdoors will be bothered by the bloodsucking party poopers at one point or another.
Although it may seem difficult to avoid mosquitoes, there are several easy measures you can take to reduce or eliminate them from your yard and garden. The best control is prevention.
With the exception of those who live near a lake, marsh or swamp — or in densely packed neighborhoods — most of the blame for mosquito invasions usually falls on the property’s residents. Mosquitoes need only one-quarter inch of water to breed — and a female can lay hundreds of eggs at a time.
Inspect your property for standing water. Even the most diligent among us will likely find water collected in a children’s playset, tire, clogged gutter, pot saucer, overturned trash can lid or flying disc toy. Drain or dump water as you see it, even if the amount appears insignificant, and drill drainage holes in the bottoms of vessels like tire swings.
For water that’s intended to stand, such as in ponds and bird baths, the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) is a safe and effective way to kill mosquito larvae. Several strains of Bt are available, each targeting different insects, so be sure to buy the israelensis strain to target mosquitoes. The product is also effective against black flies and fungus gnats.
Bti comes in various forms, including donut-shaped briquettes called “Mosquito Dunks.” The floating rings offer 30 days of protection and “will not harm people, pets and other animals, aquatic life, or other insects, including honeybees,” according to the CDC.
If you don’t have a pond or bird bath, you can make a DIY mosquito trap: Add a handful of straw, hay or grass clippings to a (preferably dark-colored) pail filled with water, and let it sit for 1-2 days. Then add one mosquito dunk. For large infestations, tuck several buckets around the yard. The decomposing organic matter will attract the insects, which will lay eggs on the treated water. Replace water and add a fresh dunk every 30 days to thwart future generations of mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes also like to hunker down among weeds and overgrown vegetation. Keep the yard tidy.
Running a standing or box fan at high speed will significantly reduce mosquito activity on your porch, deck or patio. It works by literally blowing the insects away and dispersing our exhaled carbon dioxide, which would otherwise attract them. You’ll keep cooler, too.
Avoid using insecticidal foggers or sprays, which threaten essential pollinators and other beneficial insects while controlling only a small portion of the adult mosquito population. In addition, such applications would need to be repeated multiple times per season.
So-called “mosquito plants” and other plants marketed as repellents do, indeed, contain oils or chemicals that the insects find unappealing. But they’re not effective unless those compounds are released, such as by crushing the leaves. Merely having such a plant in the garden or a pot will not provide any benefit.
Various research studies have shown citronella candles containing lemongrass oil provide mild-to-moderate protection. The jury is out on whether the benefit can be attributed to the repellant properties of the active ingredient, the candle’s ability to mask the human scent or if the flame itself is the deterrent.
In case you’re wondering, mosquitoes do serve a purpose — as pollinators and bird food. Still, because the roles they serve in these areas are minor, eliminating them from your yard will not adversely affect the ecosystem.
Itchy welts aside, many of us live or vacation in areas where mosquitoes can transmit viruses like West Nile, Zika, dengue and chikungunya, and parasitic illnesses like malaria. Pets are at risk, too, with heartworm disease posing the most significant threat.
Wearing long sleeves and pants, reducing time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active, and keeping up to date with pets’ heartworm prevention treatments will go a long way toward reducing mosquito bites.
And remember, you don’t live in a barn. Keep the door closed.
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GURNEE, Ill., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akorn Operating Company LLC, a specialty pharmaceutical company, announces that it received FDA approval for a generic version of Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection, 0.25 mg (Cetrorelix). This is the first approved AP-Rated bioequivalent version of Merck Serono's Cetrotide®.1
"We are pleased to announce the first approved AP-rated generic option for women receiving fertility treatments," says Akorn President and CEO Douglas Boothe. "As an increasing number of infants are being conceived via the use of ART, Akorn is excited to be able to offer a competitively priced option to support women who undergo this series of treatments. This is a welcome addition to our portfolio of more than 200 specialty and injectable generics."
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is defined as fertility treatments where eggs or embryos are handled for the purpose of establishing a pregnancy. 2
The FDA granted Akorn a Competitive Generic Therapy (CGT) designation for Cetrorelix, a designation intended to incentivize effective development, efficient review, and timely market entry of drugs for which there is inadequate generic competition. As the first approved applicant with the CGT designation, Akorn's Cetrorelix is eligible for 180 days of CGT market exclusivity, which will begin to run from the commercial launch of Cetrorelix.
According to IQVIA, U.S. sales of Cetrorelix through June of 2022 were approximately $63 million with full year U.S. sales projection of approximately $127 million.
About Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection 0.25 mg
Cetrorelix is used to prevent premature ovulation during controlled ovarian stimulation.
Cetrorelix blocks the effects of a natural hormone, called gonadotropin‐releasing hormone (GnRH). GnRH controls the secretion of another hormone, called luteinizing hormone (LH), which induces ovulation during the menstrual cycle. During hormone treatment for ovarian stimulation, premature ovulation may lead to eggs that are not suitable for fertilization. Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection blocks such undesirable premature ovulation.
Consult your doctor before taking Cetrorelix if you have had severe allergic reactions.
Do not use Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection if you:
- have kidney disease;
- are allergic to cetrorelix acetate, mannitol or exogenous peptide hormones (medicines similar to cetrorelix acetate for injection); or
- are pregnant, or think that you might be pregnant, or if you are breast‐feeding.
About Akorn
Akorn Operating Company LLC, develops, manufactures and markets specialty pharmaceuticals. Since 1971, as an industry leader in generic products in alternate dosage forms such as ophthalmics, injectables, oral liquids, otics, topicals, inhalants and nasal sprays, we focus each day on our mission to improve lives, through the quality, availability and affordability of our products. Additional information is available on Akorn's website at www.akorn.com.
1The use of the name "Merck" and "Merck Serono" in this press release refers to Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany. In North America, Merck KGaA operates under the umbrella brand EMD.
2 https://www.cdc.gov/art/state-specific-surveillance/
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"You're Not as Local as You Think" aims to raise awareness of banking locally and shines a light on the role community banks and credit unions play in a thriving economy
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kasasa, an award-winning financial technology and marketing provider, today debuted a national public service announcement with comedian, actor, and singer Trey Kennedy. The campaign aims to highlight the importance of banking locally and Kasasa's mission to help keep local economies strong by offering financial products people love exclusively at community banks and credit unions.
Known for his comedic YouTube and TikTok videos that parody real-life characterizations of human nature, Trey Kennedy portrays two characters in the new PSA video with Kasasa – an over-the-top young professional that "does everything local" and a personified PSA announcer. The characters provide a comical exchange in conversation, ultimately leading Trey to explore banking locally.
While spending money in local communities by eating and shopping locally is important, there is a lack of awareness around how consequential banking locally is to the local economy. The PSA emphasizes why one should bank with a community bank or credit union to keep money in the local economy, where it can do more good. The PSA is available to watch at Kasasa.com.
"It was fun to partner with Kasasa to bring such an unexpected public service announcement to life. I didn't know the importance and effects of banking locally until I was able to learn about their impact," said Trey Kennedy. "It's time we flip misconceptions about how banking is done today and think smarter about where our money is going to serve a larger purpose. Kasasa helped me find a community financial institution in my hometown of Kansas City so my money can stay local and do more good."
Community banks and credit unions are well known for their dedication to connecting with people in their communities, but most people don't think they can deliver the innovative products and seamless technology they have come to expect from megabanks, neobanks, and other fintechs. This awareness campaign brings that misconception to light while reinforcing that community banks and credit unions invest back into the local communities they serve.
"By shining a light on local community banks and credit unions, we're inviting people to put their money where their heart is: at home. By banking locally, we create a world where the people in 'power' are local, and they use that power in a way that supports the financial ecosystem of a local community – and more importantly the real people within it," said Gabe Krajicek, CEO of Kasasa. "Our mission is to help local financial institutions strengthen the human connection they have with the people they serve. We do that by creating awesome banking products and by helping get the word out about the awesome community banks and credit unions that offer them. When we do our job, we help people support their local economies by banking locally with a partner that has their best interest at heart."
Kasasa serves over 700 community financial institutions nationwide, representing over 3 million consumer bank accounts across 3,400+ branches in all 50 states. Kasasa provides marketing, technology, and financial products people love and offers them exclusively at community banks and credit unions to keep money in the local economy. Since 2003, Kasasa financial institutions have given back $2.7 billion in rewards to Kasasa account holders.
"It's time to understand the power behind your financial choices and be a part of a movement to use your money to do more good in your community," said Kennedy. "Be proud of your money. Bank local."
To learn more about Kasasa, visit Kasasa.com, or on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Based in Austin,Texas, Kasasa® promotes community banks and credit unions and inspires people to bank locally, so they can be proud of their money and do more good. An award-winning fintech and marketing services company, Kasasa provides reward checking accounts people love, the first-ever loan with Take-Backs™, relationship-powered referral programs, and ongoing expert consulting services to community financial institutions. For more information, visit www.kasasa.com, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Trey Kennedy is a one-man show, who can play all the characters he needs for his comedic shorts - including his spot-on impressions of girls, middle schoolers, and parents. He's developed branded content for EA, PGA, Bud Lite, and more with a reputation for seamless branded integrations and a family-friendly comedy style.
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Appeal to find missing boy, 15, with links to Dundee By Poppy Watson August 16 2022, 11.10am Updated: August 16 2022, 1.04pm Police Scotland is appealing for information to help trace missing boy Bryan Mitchell. [[title]] [[text]] An error occurred. Please try again. [[success]] Email address Sign up Concern is growing for a 15-year-old boy reported missing from the Paisley area who has links to Dundee. Bryan Mitchell was last seen around 10am on Sunday in the Renfrewshire town. Officers are appealing for the public’s help to trace him. A statement from Police Scotland said: “Bryan Mitchell is 15 years old and has gone missing from the Paisley area. “Bryan was last seen around 10am on Sunday August 14 in Paisley. “Bryan has links to Dundee. “He is described as 5ft 6in tall with brown hair and was last seen wearing grey joggers, a grey jumper and black Fila trainers. “Anyone with information regarding Bryan’s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 20220815-0097″. Already a subscriber? Sign in [[title]] [[text]] Close More from Dundee Dozens of Xplore Dundee buses cancelled in first days of new timetable 0 LISTEN: How today's Conservative leadership husting in Perth could be affected by Liz Truss'… Meet some of the excited children starting school in Tayside and Fife 0 The King's Dundee links: Elvis Presley's missing false tooth and Tayside football family ties 0 There's been a movie! When DCI Jim Taggart opened the Dundee Odeon in 1993 0 VIDEO: Is Dundee still a Yes city and will Perth say No again? We… 2 New initiative shows Dundee shoppers how to get £36 each month off their groceries 0 ‘F***ing ridiculous’: Tennis legend Martina Navratilova blasts male Tayside period dignity officer appointment 8 VIDEO: Tayside donations for war-torn Ukraine have 'slowed down to a trickle' Jerry Sadowitz's Dundee show to go ahead despite Edinburgh Fringe controversy 8 More from The Courier STEVEN LAWTHER: Words matter in women's football and Graeme Souness' 'man's game' comment isn't… 0 Five Royal Mail vans vandalised at Perth delivery office 0 JIM SPENCE: Jerry Sadowitz's freedom of speech is under attack and so is yours… 0 Tayside 'period dignity' officer should have been a woman, says SNP's Ian Blackford Passing of former Dundee United director Bruce Robertson marks end of an era at… 0 Diabetic dad led police on low-speed chase near Perth after blood-sugar levels dropped | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/3597388/bryan-mitchell-missing-paisley-dundee/ | 2022-08-16T14:02:13Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/3597388/bryan-mitchell-missing-paisley-dundee/ | true |
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that its Real Estate Finance business served as lead arranger on $53 million in financing for the acquisition of six industrial properties.
The borrower, Aminim Group, acquired the portfolio of properties, which are located in the busy Baltimore-Washington D.C. area with easy access to major transportation corridors. The properties collectively encompass nearly 500,000 square feet of industrial space with strong lease agreements to existing tenants.
"Demand is strong for logistical facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region and this new portfolio of properties is well positioned to support that market demand," said Nir Kriel, CEO of Aminim Group and the Apexus Logistics discretionary fund. "We have previously partnered with CIT and are again pleased by the expertise and agility they demonstrated in arranging financing for this acquisition."
Established in 1996, Aminim Group is a privately held, commercial real estate investment company based in Houston, Texas. In the last 2 years alone, the company has purchased over 3 million square feet of logistics, industrial and other commercial space in the U.S, and separately also purchased over 10,000 multi-family apartment units since establishment.
"Aminim Group is continuing to grow its reputation for smart and successful real estate investments across the country," said Chris Niederpruem, managing director and group head for CIT's Real Estate Finance business. "We were pleased to again work with Aminim Group to meet their financing needs and look forward to additional opportunities to support their future investments."
CIT's Real Estate Finance business, part of the Commercial Finance group, originates and underwrites senior secured real estate transactions. With deep market expertise, underwriting experience and industry relationships, the group provides financing for single properties and property portfolios.
About CIT
CIT is a division of First Citizens Bank, the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, continuing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $100 billion in assets. The company's commercial banking segment brings a wide array of best-in-class lending, leasing and banking services to middle-market companies and small businesses from coast to coast. First Citizens also operates a nationwide direct bank and a network of more than 600 branches in 22 states, many in high-growth markets. Industry specialists bring a depth of expertise that helps businesses and individuals meet their specific goals at every stage of their financial journey. Discover more at cit.com/firstcitizens.
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Republicans 'spotlight' first-generation American candidate as they seek to build support among Hispanics
Juan Ciscomani, a first-generation American, is the GOP candidate in Arizona's 6th Congressional District
FIRST ON FOX: The GOP is seeking to gain ground among Hispanic voters this election cycle, in part, by recruiting more Hispanic candidates to run as Republicans in blue districts as they seek to regain control of the House of Representatives.
Tuesday, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched its fifth edition of "Project Spotlight," an initiative designed to highlight what House Republicans call an "all-star recruiting class."
The latest edition features first-generation American and Arizona congressional candidate Juan Ciscomani.
In the ad, Ciscomani, who served as an adviser to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and is viewed as one of the party's top recruits of the 2022 election cycle, tells the story of his family who migrated to the United States from Mexico when he was a child.
"Four a.m. That's when my father woke up every day when I was a kid. He brought our family to America and drove a bus for 20 years," Ciscomani says. "Only in America could a first-generation immigrant come to this country with nothing and have the opportunity to represent their community in the United States Congress. Only in America."
MSNBC SOUNDS ALARM ON HISPANICS FLEEING DEMOCRATIC PARTY: ‘WHAT’S GOING ON HERE?'
House Republicans say they have recruited more than 100 Hispanic candidates this election cycle. A party official told Fox News that diversifying recruitment is part of a deliberate effort to bring more candidates to the field who look and sound like the districts they are seeking to represent.
A July Quinnipiac University poll suggests their strategy may be working.
According to the poll, Republicans led among Hispanic voters on the generic congressional ballot, with 42% saying they prefer a Republican compared to 40% who said they preferred a Democrat. The survey revealed a dramatic shift compared to just two years ago when Democrats led among Hispanics on the generic ballot question 60% to 35%.
"There’s no one better to protect the American Dream for Arizonans than someone who has lived that experience, and that’s Juan Ciscomani," NRCC chairman Rep. Tom Emmer said. "Juan’s experience and values are exactly what the Republican Party represents and why we continue to make inroads with voters who want their children to have a chance at prosperity."
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 236 Percent, Abich Financial Services Receives Ranking No. 2443 Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Abich Financial Services is No. 2443 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"We are extremely honored and humbled to be recognized as one of America's fastest growing private companies in the country. This recognition is possible because of the amazing clients we have and the strong team that supports them," says Abe Abich, Founder and CEO of Abich Financial Services.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
"We are grateful for this recognition, grateful to our staff who has enabled and sustained our growth, and grateful to our dedicated clients for inspiring us along the way. This type of honor motivates us to continue to passionately pursue our mission," says Shelly Abich, Co-Owner and Chief Experience Officer.
Abich Financial Services is an award-winning fiduciary retirement planning firm serving those age 55+ with a Phase 2 retirement income plan. They focus on clients transitioning from their working careers into retirement and design plans to help protect them from the risks that can destroy a great savings and accumulation plan.
www.abichfinancial.com
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Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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The Government has said that it is “confident” that people will be able to get a new bivalent Covid-19 jab as part of the autumn booster programme.
The UK became the first country in the world to approve Moderna’s bivalent vaccine, which targets both the original strain of the virus and the Omicron variant, but it was reported that the country does not have enough doses to offer the new jab to all people eligible for the booster.
However, ministers confirmed that the 26 million people eligible for an autumn booster will have access to one of the next-generation jabs.
Vaccines minister Maggie Throup told Good Morning Britain: “Obviously we’re getting stocks in other new vaccines … and we’re getting further stocks as we go through the next few weeks, but there are other vaccines coming online as well.
“So we are quite confident that we’ll be able to deliver the programme with a bivalent vaccine throughout the next few weeks.”
She later tweeted: “We will have enough supply to offer everybody eligible new vaccines targeted at the Omicron variant.”
But officials would not confirm stock levels due to the commercial sensitivity of contracts.
But Professor Anthony Harnden, deputy chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), said people eligible for a Covid-19 booster jab should not worry about what type of vaccine they will receive.
“The key point is that people need to get vaccinated rather than worrying too much about the type of vaccine that they’re receiving,” he told BBC Breakfast.
“These are all very good vaccines, which have proven efficacy against severe disease – that’s hospitalisation and death.
“The whole basis of the programme is to target those vulnerable people for a booster to keep their immunity topped up for protection against severe disease.
“So the message really is get vaccinated with your booster and don’t worry too much about the type of vaccine that you’re getting.
“But for simplicity’s sake, we’ll be trying to use one vaccine and we believe that this bivalent vaccine is potentially a very good vaccine and so we’ll be using that in the first instance.”
He said those eligible for the autumn booster programme “would not get second-rate vaccines”, adding: “They’re all very good vaccines.
“Both the Pfizer and Moderna original strain vaccines are available.
“There may well be other vaccines in the pipeline – Pfizer I believe are developing a bivalent vaccine which we’ll look at very carefully on JCVI if it’s approved.
“And of course, the Government may order, or may have ordered, some more bivalent Moderna vaccines so that there’s going to be a suite of vaccines which are available to use.”
Adults over 50 and clinically vulnerable people will be offered the first Covid-19 jab to target two strains of the virus, as part of the UK’s autumn booster programme.
People over the age of five who are classed as most at risk from the virus will be eligible, as will their household contacts, NHS frontline and care home staff and carers aged 16 or over.
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Louisiana’s last 3 abortion clinics are leaving the state
The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld a near-total ban on abortion
Louisiana's last three abortion clinics are leaving the state after the state Supreme Court upheld a near-total ban on abortion.
The Louisiana Supreme Court handed down the decision Friday, effectively ending any possibility of running an abortion clinic in the state. Staff at Louisiana's last three clinics, Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport, Women’s Health Care Center in New Orleans and Delta Clinic in Baton Rouge say they will be relocating to other states, according to WWNO.
Louisiana's law bans abortions in all cases, carving out exceptions only for saving the life of the mother or for when a child would not survive birth.
Louisiana's abortion advocates initially sued the state to prevent the abortion "trigger law" from taking effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in late June.
KENTUCKY ABORTION LAW TRIGGERED BY SUPREME COURT DECISION BLOCKED BY JUDGE
Abortion trigger laws were written to take effect if the Supreme Court ever overturned Roe. Louisiana is one of more than a dozen states that had a trigger law on the books.
Pro-abortion groups argued the law was overly vague since it did not have a specific time for when it would take effect after Roe fell, however. While a judge did order a temporary stay on enforcement, the state Supreme Court's ruling last week allowed it to take effect.
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'I'm banned!' Kerry Katona takes a swipe at supermarket chain Iceland after they dropped her from their adverts over drug scandal
Kerry Katona has made a playful dig at supermarket chain Iceland years after they dropped her from their campaigns.
The media personality, 41, took to Instagram on Monday and shared a snap of herself and Denise Welch after they bumped into each other while shopping in Waitrose.
A user commented on Kerry's photo and wrote: 'I'm glad u can afford to shop at Waitrose lmao'.
Awkward: Kerry Katona has made a playful dig at supermarket chain Iceland years after they dropped her from their campaigns
Kerry then replied: 'Who said I bought anything!! Only in there cause I'm banned from Iceland' along with several laughing emojis.
Alongside the post, the former Atomic Kitten star wrote: 'Love a good catch up in the dog aisle @waitrose with our @denise_welch'.
Kerry was previously a spokesperson for Iceland and appeared in several ads for the company during the noughties.
However, she was dropped by the supermarket in 2009 after the News of the World published photos allegedly showing her taking cocaine.
Ad: Kerry was previously a spokesperson for Iceland and appeared in several ads for the company during the noughties
Dropped: However, she was dropped by the supermarket in 2009 after the News of the World published photos allegedly showing her taking cocaine
The supermarket released a statement acknowledging that Kerry had been through some 'tough times' in her life but they felt it was 'impossible' for her to continue to be associated with them.
They said: 'For most of that time, she has been a successful part of our advertising campaigns, but has also been through some tough times in her personal life.
'We have always stood by her, as an example of a normal person and mum who has experienced some of the modern-day culture of fame, and how difficult it can be to deal with.
'However, following the most recent allegations, we feel it is impossible for Kerry to continue to work with us as one of the faces of Iceland advertising.
Candid: Kerry, who has previously revealed she started taking drugs aged 14, has openly spoke about her bipolar disorder and addiction issues in the past
'In recognition of the relationship we have developed, we will continue to try and help Kerry to ensure she get the most appropriate support, should she require our assistance.'
Kerry, who has previously revealed she started taking drugs aged 14, has openly spoke about her bipolar disorder and addiction issues in the past.
The star, who checked herself into rehab in 2008 and 2010, previously told the The Mirror: 'It wasn't so much that I was an addict, more that I binged. It got to the point I was so lonely, so empty. Cocaine was my best friend. It was always there for me when I was down.
'When I was feeling worthless it gave me that self love and confidence. But it turned out to be a liar.
'I'm not tempted to go down that route any more. I don’t even drink at home – I’ve got to do the school run.'
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the low-code platform provider that builds agility into the world's leading organizations, today announced the appointment of Naznine Tilak as vice president of learning, development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B). Naznine will spearhead Pega's efforts to design and implement its near-term and multi-year strategy for its learning and development programs while continuing the execution of its DEI&B roadmap.
Naznine brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to this new role, in which she will oversee the functional teams across DEI&B, learning and development, and talent cultivation. She will focus her creativity and expertise to develop organizational DEI&B capabilities and impactful initiatives that will drive inclusion and diversity outcomes.
Naznine joins Pega from Waters Corporation, where she was the global head of talent management. She has global experience working for companies across various industries including Santander Bank, State Street, Accenture, and MphasiS. She also holds two degrees in human resource management – a master's degree from The University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA from Christ University in Bangalore.
Naznine serves as a board member for Women's Money Matters, which helps to build financial wellness, confidence, and security in women and girls living on low incomes through instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching. She also volunteers as a mentor to provide one-on-one, domain-specific conversations and career mentoring between aspiring women leaders and experienced industry experts.
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"We are deeply committed to weaving diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture to help strengthen our organization on a number of different levels," said Kate Parente, chief people officer, Pega. "Naznine brings a wealth of experience to this role that will inspire our people to continue to live our values."
"Pega has made important strides in nurturing a culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging that has helped it adapt and grow," said Naznine Tilak. "I look forward to helping accelerate these initiatives for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and the business community at large."
Supporting Resources:
- Background: Inclusion and diversity at Pega
- Report: Pega's global inclusion and diversity update
- Report: Pega Impact Report on our 2021 ESG and CRS achievements
- Study: Pega earns high score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index
About Pega
Pega provides a powerful low-code platform that builds agility into the world's leading organizations so they can adapt to change. Clients use our AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation to solve their most pressing business challenges – from personalizing engagement to automating service to streamlining operations. Since 1983, we've built our scalable and flexible architecture to help enterprises meet today's customer demands while continuously transforming for tomorrow. For more information on Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA), visit www.pega.com
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A private fundraising campaign is under way in Norway to erect a statue of a walrus that drew crowds of spectators but was euthanised on Sunday after authorities concluded the massive marine mammal posed a risk to humans.
Known affectionately to fans as Freya, the walrus became a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord in recent weeks, despite warnings from officials that people should refrain from getting close and posing for pictures with the animal.
“The shooting of Freya has a strong negative signal effect that we in Norway, and especially Oslo, are not able to provide living space for wild animals,” the citizens’ group behind the online fundraising drive said in its appeal.
“By erecting a statue of the symbol Freya quickly became, we will always remind ourselves (and future generations) that we cannot or should not always kill and remove nature when it is ‘in the way’.”
As of Tuesday the group has raised 156,409 kroner (£13,400), according to the fundraising website.
Organisers said if they fail with the project, the funds would go to the local World Wildlife Fund group.
Walruses are a protected species, and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
The head of Norway’s directorate of fisheries said Sunday that they considered moving the animal elsewhere but concluded it was not a viable option.
Atlantic walruses normally live in the Arctic. It is unusual but not unheard of for them to travel into the North and Baltic Seas.
Another walrus, nicknamed Wally, was seen last year on beaches and even a lifeboat dock in Wales and elsewhere.
Freya liked to clamber on top of small boats, damaging them.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute said Tuesday that it had received the body of the 1,320lb female walrus and would carry out a post mortem examination for scientific purposes. | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3598960/campaign-under-way-in-norway-to-erect-statue-of-euthanised-walrus/ | 2022-08-16T14:09:09Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3598960/campaign-under-way-in-norway-to-erect-statue-of-euthanised-walrus/ | false |
Liz Truss has rejected “sticking plaster” approaches to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, as she appeared to dismiss Labour’s £29 billion plan to target soaring energy costs.
The Tory leadership frontrunner, speaking to reporters in Scotland ahead of the latest round of hustings in Perth, reiterated her plan to cut taxes for households.
Sir Keir Starmer tried to seize the initiative this week, with a costed £29 billion plan to stop energy bills rising this winter, paid for in part by an extension of the windfall levy on the profits of the oil and gas companies.
He also accused Ms Truss and Rishi Sunak of lacking ideas to solve the crisis.
Speaking to reporters at a whisky distillery in Elgin, north-east of Inverness, she said it was wrong to focus on “sticking plasters”.
“We’re still in the leadership contest at the moment. Now, my priority is reducing taxes so people can keep more of their own money at the same time as making sure we boost energy supply.
“It is wrong to just keep sticking plasters on this problem.
“What we actually need to do is make sure we are unleashing more energy, for example, from the North Sea.
“We’re investing in technologies like nuclear, and we’re finding more renewable energy as well.
“We need to solve this problem for the long term.”
Both Ms Truss and Mr Sunak have faced calls in recent days to take urgent action to tackle the cost-of-living crisis gripping households, even as Downing Street ruled out once again any co-ordination between Boris Johnson and his two would-be successors to offer more immediate solutions to the issue.
Mr Sunak’s campaign hit out at his rival on Tuesday, urging her to “come clean” on her cost-of-living plan.
A campaign spokesperson said: “It’s not good enough to say wait until late September. Families need certainty now – bills are going to go up and wages have taken a hammer blow from rising inflation.”
The Foreign Secretary, who is seen as the favourite to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister in a few weeks, was given a chance to sample some local whisky during the visit with Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross.
Ms Truss and Mr Sunak will face off in a hustings in Perth later this evening, before heading to Belfast for another hustings on Wednesday.
Both are expected to be grilled on Scottish independence, devolution and their plans to tackle inflation during the hustings on Tuesday.
It comes as a new poll revealed that a quarter of Scots would be more likely to support Scottish independence regardless of who becomes the next prime minister.
The poll, a survey of 1,002 Scots done by Survation and Diffley Partnerships for Charlotte Street Partners, also asked if voters were more likely to support Scottish independence if Ms Truss were to win No 10.
Twenty per cent said they were “much more likely”, while 5% said they would “a little more likely” to back separation.
Some 22% said Ms Truss’ appointment would not change their view and they would support independence regardless, while 36% said they did not support independence and her election would not change that stance.
When asked the same question in reference to Mr Sunak, 19% said they were much more likely, while 7% said they were a little more likely.
Asked about the 25% of people who told the poll they were more likely to back independence if Ms Truss wins, she vowed to “deliver for the people of Scotland” to win over voters.
She told reporters: “I’m somebody who was partly brought up in Scotland, and I care passionately about this country.
“What people care about when they come to vote in an election is who is delivering.”
Ms Truss, who received a boost on Tuesday as 11 Government whips declared their backing for her, stressed the need for investment and low taxes in response to official figures showing workers’ pay lagging behind inflation at record levels.
She told broadcasters: “What’s very important is we get our economy growing. We are unleashing investment right across the United Kingdom.
“I’m here at a whisky distillery talking about how it’s important that we back industries like the whisky industry, we get more investment in. That’s why it’s important we keep taxes low.
“We unleash investment by changing the rules we have at the moment which rolled EU rules and we turbocharged growth right across our economy. That is the best way to deliver better wages, but also more jobs and more growth.” | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3598855/liz-truss-rejects-sticking-plaster-solutions-to-cost-of-living-crisis/ | 2022-08-16T14:10:51Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3598855/liz-truss-rejects-sticking-plaster-solutions-to-cost-of-living-crisis/ | false |
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --This year, several investors have been captivated by QBig Invest by a strong impression for its service. With appropriate legal license, fast withdrawal methods, 24/7 support from customer service as well as reasonable transaction fees, QBig has taken the trading experience to the next level.
QBig Invest is known as a stock brokerage firm which has been in the financial industry for a while. Over the past few years of operation, QBig Invest has brought up distinct impression to a number of market participants. Looking from a general perspective, QBig Invest shows its strength in the following aspects:
Account types
On its website, QBig Invest offers 4 types of available accounts, including a demo and three live accounts.
QBig Invest introduces 3 types of main account which are Standard Fixed, Standard Variable and Raw Zero VIP in an ascending priority. Depending on the account type, the respective fees a.k.a spreads would be vary.
It is worth noting that the broker also provides a demo account based on a similar trading platform to that of live market, though trading activities would be done via virtual currency. Initial amount for trial is preset up to 100,000 USD, which is a considerably great deal of cybercash for first-timers to develop their skills. This type of account is completely free, any users can simply log in to use.
Trial over the three types of live account indicates that the user experience was pretty much in line with any description provided on its site. Standard Fixed account would be the best bit for those who are new to the market with minimal capital and just want to give it a shot. Meanwhile, Standard Variable account is readily to max up ones' profit and increase winning trades for anyone who are already familiar to the market for some times with adequate capital and a clear strategy to follow. As for experienced investors having excess funds with specific risk management and strict trading system, a VIP account can be their best choice for returns optimization. All told, one important thing to take note is that high risk almost certainly comes along with high rewards.
Offering of investments
QBig Invest is comparative to the average brokerage platforms in that it offers a full suite of multiple assets which are commonly in demand e.g. forex, stock, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrency CFDs. These are the typical old-school proxy instruments which most investors find it manageable to formulate their strategies on while engaging with familiar markets. Traders can enjoy various leverage size for specific categories:
- Up to 1:20 for stocks
- Up to 1:400 for currency pairs
- Up to 1:100 for commodities
Trading leverage on QBig Invest is lower compared to some other brokers such as Exness (unlimited leverage), yet this is an edge for inexperienced investors. Lower leverage means lesser risk of losing money when ones' trades slip or something misses expectations. It is strongly recommended once again that the leverage should not be applied by those with insufficient fundamental understanding as well as limited awareness of risk & reward mechanics.
Trading platform
Fans of MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and WebTrader can find a confluence of platforms on QBig Invest. When it comes to MT4, which is a familiar trading platform for many international market participants, assets trading has never been easier. If you are totally new to this kind of interface, don't worry, bundles of tutorial information are broadly shared all over the internet.
On the other hand, WebTrader is a web-based integrated platform on QBig Invest. Direct access is available without the need of download like MT4. This platform, however, offers less charting tools, which is incomparable to the full range functions on MT4. At the end of the day, investors feel rather comfortable with MT4 in terms of safety.
Deposit/withdrawal
Deposit and withdrawal service is a matter of concern for many investors during their participation. Part of the reasons is that there are chatters about instances where clients experienced fund restriction and balance monetization from the suspected fraudulent brokers. On the other part, deposit and withdrawal unavailability has been reported at QBig Invest. We have also made an attempt on its service to get the real cash in and out at QBig.
In terms of deposit, QBig Invest offers a variety of transaction methods via credit/debit cards, e-wallets or internet banking for domestic services. This is a fast and simple process with just a few steps. When it comes to withdrawal, time requirement is extended to a certain range depending on the amount of funds requested for liquidation. Withdrawal implementation might be prolonged comparing to deposit, though both are executable. In conclusion, offshore headquarter results in the delay of deposit and withdrawal transactions.
Support and consultancy
QBig Invest users may find plenty of positive comments about their support and consultancy service thanks to a lineup of devoted and dedicated staffs. This customer service is offered 24/5, however, weekend calls are still openly accepted for temporary memo and rescheduled on the next working day.
The broker's assistant team are seemingly well-trained and there is even a selected group of experienced advisors who are experts in the industry. Service quality from these higher class mentors may require more time for assessment, though the junior consultants connected with us did offer clear-sighted suggestions. In particular, they provide free training classes of financial investment and raise warnings over the risk of trading without proper insight. This should be considered a plus for QBig Invest.
About QBig Invest
Per investigational reports, QBig Invest is a UK-based brokerage, regulated by BVI FSC - the Financial Services Commission of the United Kingdom, which is a trusted financial institution. Having a long record of service in major financial markets, i.e. US, Europe, among the others, the platform has lived up to its expected appeal thanks to a low-cost and decent support policy. Despite of that, procedures related to deposit and withdrawal has been noted on certain occasions. Read on for a glance of how trading turns out to be on QBig Invest.
The platforms and support services at QBig Invest have a factor of consistency. But it should be noted that due to the offshore operation, slow deposit and withdrawal is expected, which is inconvenient yet tolerable experience for some users. Nevertheless, our one-day-trading tour ended up with a decent trial over the remaining services. To have a good sleep at night with your decision means you have to do your homework and prudent research on the targeted platform and be well-aware of your financial goals. All told, no pain no gain, great effort would be rewarded with desirable success whether it comes to broker choice or making financial investment.
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Supplier Success and C2FO join forces to unlock capital for diverse-owned businesses
DETROIT, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Supplier Success, a leading supplier finance and corporate diversity consultancy, and C2FO, the world's largest platform for working capital, today announced they have entered into a strategic partnership. This partnership combines Supplier Success's expertise in supporting diverse-owned businesses and ethical/sustainable (ESG) strategy with C2FO's flexible, on-demand capital platform and patented technology to launch the first Supplier Success Hub — powered by C2FO. The Supplier Success Hub is a specialized offering within the C2FO platform that will strengthen the corporate supply chain and help diverse-owned businesses thrive by giving them control over their cash flow.
With corporations increasingly looking to retain and grow their diversity spending as a part of their ESG strategy, their focus has turned to offering differentiated early payment programs to diverse suppliers. The C2FO-Supplier Success partnership and Supplier Success Hub provide an unparalleled experience for diverse-owned businesses to accelerate invoices and explore additional working capital products to support their businesses.
"Diverse businesses face serious working capital constraints that can limit their potential growth or jeopardize their livelihoods," said Louis Green, CEO and founder of Supplier Success. "Through our partnership with C2FO, we can deliver favorable early payment relief to diverse suppliers at a truly global, and frankly, unprecedented scale. C2FO has repeatedly proven itself to be a leader in serving the diverse business marketplace."
"We are thrilled to partner with Supplier Success, a proven market leader in the diversity and inclusion space, and further our mission to ensure every business has the capital needed to thrive," added Allison Baker, C2FO's senior vice president of partnerships. "The partnership creates a clear pathway for companies looking to immediately launch specialized working capital programs, unlock accelerated liquidity to diverse-owned suppliers, and increase access for these minority-, women-, LGBTQ+ and disability-owned businesses to low-cost and convenient working capital."
Founded to ensure all businesses, particularly diverse-owned, have the capital needed to thrive, the C2FO platform has experienced exponential year-over-year growth in use by diverse-owned businesses. This growth highlights an ever-increasing demand for easy access to cash flow. In 2021, minority- and women-owned businesses used the C2FO platform to secure funding 3.2 times more than other businesses. So far, in 2022, C2FO has accelerated more than $2.5 billion in early payments to diverse-owned businesses worldwide. These early payments become dollars that fuel business growth as owners can invest in increased staffing, product or technology expansions, and more.
Supplier Success and C2FO can offer highly focused working capital solutions to diverse suppliers of all shapes and sizes while supporting their buyers' supplier diversity goals. The partnership provides the added benefits of strengthening corporate balance sheets, minimizing supplier risk and increasing diverse spending opportunities.
Click here to learn more about partnership opportunities with C2FO.
Supplier Success is a supplier finance and corporate diversity consultancy based in Detroit, MI. Supplier Success focuses on solving access to capital issues facing diverse-owned businesses, strengthening the corporate supply chain, and improving corporate diversity and procurement efforts. Founded in 2014 by Louis Green, Supplier Success, LLC is a certified minority business enterprise. For more information, visit suppliersuccess.com.
C2FO is the world's largest platform for working capital. We serve over 1 million businesses representing $10.5 trillion in annual sales across more than 160 countries. Our online platform connects more than $110 billion of daily accounts payable and accounts receivable. Whether you need working capital or have excess working capital, Name Your Rate® and the C2FO platform will match your request in seconds. You can accelerate AP or AR on demand, providing you, your customers and your suppliers greater control over cash flow. You can also utilize AR financing and other data-driven funding options.
C2FO is working capital, working for everyone. Our mission is to deliver a future where every company in the world has the capital needed to thrive. To learn more, visit C2FO.com.
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansira Partners, Inc. ("Ansira"), an independent global marketing services and solutions company with proprietary channel, website, and advertising technology, today announced the company's momentum-building first half of 2022. In the first and second quarters the company welcomed more than 10 new brands to its client roster, hosted two client events to share thought leadership and connect cross-industry peers, began to roll out enhanced reporting for its website platform, and continued to receive third-party industry accolades for its work and technology.
"Supply chain challenges and chip shortages, compounded by inflation, continue to impact many of our client verticals but our team has proven to thrive under this downward pressure, reacting by innovating and refining our solutions and services," said Ansira President and Chief Revenue Officer Andy Arnold. "We are constantly finding ways, both big and small, to help clients at the enterprise level, and at the last mile of customer engagement, to drive demand and retention."
Capitalizing on refined solutions and industry-recognized technology, Ansira added 12 new brands to its already impressive roster of long-standing clients, the majority of which are household names. Ansira supports brands through channel partner marketing, local websites & marketing, media & ad technology, and CRM & loyalty, empowering companies operating in a distributed ecosystem to improve performance by realizing a connected marketplace. Ansira's new clients include: McKesson, Hiscox, Ciena, Dave & Buster's, 24 Hour Fitness, Prudential Financial, Native Shoes, T. Marzetti, Rusnak Auto Group, Wienerschnitzel, Northern Tool + Equipment, and Bill Dodge Auto Group.
Ansira once again gathered its client community for thought leadership and networking events, bringing peers together across industries including auto, tech, insurance, restaurant, retail, and consumer packaged goods. EiQ, in its fifth year, was held virtually in April and focused on customer experience, email, and integrated loyalty with client speakers from brands including Domino's Pizza, Brinker International, and Edible. At The Channel Effect in July, Ansira hosted clients and thought leaders in Chicago for the second annual event to talk about the future of CRM & loyalty, channel partner marketing, and cross-channel media activation with speakers from brands including Purina, Citrix, Mazda, Ford, Red Hat, Adobe, Grubbs Family of Dealerships, and Benjamin Moore.
Ansira has completed phase one of its award-winning Google Reporting Analytics Creator Experience (GRACE) dashboards for its Sincro Website platform technology, an enhancement that provides auto dealer clients with a flexible, transparent, and easy-to-understand reporting experience that allows them to gauge the effectiveness of their digital marketing solutions and then make strategic improvements. A comprehensive view of digital marketing performance is enabled by the open platform, allowing for reporting integrations from owned, third-party, and website and advertising platform tags and identifiers to help businesses strategize based on pipeline prospect behavior. Reporting dashboards provide data transparency, as well as straight-forward reports with metrics that enable dealers to decide, and act upon, those KPIs most important to them.
"In the auto industry, dealers historically have not had the luxury of seeing simplified website engagement metrics that illustrate how a buyer is moving through their shopping journey," said Ansira Chief Product and Technology Officer Ed McLaughlin. "With this platform reporting evolution dealers are now able to see the customer experience on their website, through activation of more than 150 custom-created event identifiers including the inventory-level data on what influences the journey without relying on PII. Enhanced dashboard visualizations will enable dealers to make informed strategic decisions and reach more shoppers."
Ansira started the year with recognition from AWA, receiving an award for its Sincro Website Platform technology which stands apart from competitors with third-generation AI-powered tailored experiences and its inventory merchandising, as well as the Rising Star Award for GRACE. Ansira also received Bloomreach's Newcomer of the Year Award for collaborations that power customer experiences through marketing technology.
Ansira participated in two recent Forrester Wave evaluations, recognized in both as a Strong Performer. The reports are The Forrester Wave™: Channel Incentive Management, Q1 2022, receiving highest scores possible in six criteria, and The Forrester Wave™: Customer Data Strategy and Activation Services, Q2 2022 in which the company received highest scores possible in seven criteria. Read more about Ansira's recognition and download the reports here.
"We are proud of the strong start to the year, and the Ansira team shows no signs of slowing down," Arnold said. "We continue to evolve the proprietary technology platforms of the company across channel partner marketing, ad buying and personalization, and websites to deliver an even more impactful back half of the year and beyond for our clients, and our cross-functional teams across the globe."
Ansira is backed by Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, with deep expertise in the business and financial services sector.
Ansira is an independent, global marketing technology and services firm that empowers companies operating in a distributed ecosystem to improve performance by realizing a connected marketplace.
Ansira and its subsidiary Sincro enable brands and their agents, franchisees, dealers, and distributors to drive demand, create seamless customer experiences, and drive revenue through marketing services and proprietary technology platforms.
Teams operating across the US, Europe, South Asia, and Oceania, arm brands and their ecosystems with digital offerings, channel partner marketing technology and services, and local marketing technology to make these experiences possible. For more information on Ansira visit Ansira.com or LinkedIn, and to learn more about Sincro, visit SincroDigital.com or LinkedIn.
Founded in 1984, Advent International is one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors. The firm has invested in over 395 private equity investments across 41 countries, and as of March 31, 2022, had $75.9 billion in assets under management. With 15 offices in 12 countries, Advent has established a globally integrated team of 270 private equity investment professionals across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. The firm focuses on investments in five core sectors, including business and financial services; health care; industrial; retail, consumer and leisure; and technology. For over 35 years, Advent has been dedicated to international investing and remains committed to partnering with management teams to deliver sustained revenue and earnings growth for its portfolio companies. For more information, visit AdventInternational.com or Linkedin.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadband public affairs attorney Lindsay Miller has joined Lit Communities as President of Consulting for the fiber optic broadband consulting, construction, and design firm based in Birmingham, Alabama. She had been Partner and Vice Chair of the Government Law Group in the Columbus, Ohio, office of Ice Miller LLP.
Miller will continue her focus on helping local governments and their stakeholders build public-private partnerships for the creation and expansion of fiber and wireless networks across the country.
"I am grateful for the opportunities and growth I was provided in the broadband industry during my time with Ice Miller. I am also excited about the ongoing opportunities we'll have to work together to guide local leaders in executing strategies for ubiquitous broadband coverage and digital inclusion," Miller said.
Lit Communities and Ice Miller frequently collaborate on consulting engagements that include community broadband interest assessments, service access mapping, incumbent provider analysis, and financial and network modeling.
"Lindsay Miller is well known in the community broadband space and we're delighted to have her join our team and devote her energy and knowledge full-time to the broadband industry. Her passion for the business and deep connections with its many, diverse stakeholders will serve Lit and, most importantly, all of our current and future clients," said Brian Snider, founder and CEO of Lit Communities.
Miller joined Ice Miller in 2016 after serving as Executive Director of Connect Ohio and Broadband Research and Planning Counsel for Connected Nation, a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating broadband access, adoption, and use. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Kentucky and dual Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management and Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University.
Lit Communities is both a forward-thinking builder and operator of next-generation network infrastructure and a consultancy that guides communities across the country through the complicated process of deploying their own open application fiber optic utilities. Lit Communities believes that by separating the network infrastructure from the services provided on it, a more resilient and consumer-friendly environment is created. This approach makes otherwise prohibitively expensive networks feasible to build in communities of all sizes. Learn more about Lit Communities.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A new high school textbook produced under the auspices of Poland's conservative government has provoked criticism for what some government critics see as an attempt to indoctrinate young people.
Criticism of the contemporary history book, titled “History and the Present,” has focused in a recent days on a passage that describes what the author views as modern approaches to sexuality and child bearing. The passage appears to take a dim view of in vitro fertilization, without using the term.
It reads: “Increasingly sophisticated methods of separating sex from love and fertility lead to the treatment of sex as entertainment and fertility as human production, one could say breeding. This raises a fundamental question: who will love the children thus produced?”
Donald Tusk, the leader of the centrist opposition party Civic Platform, denounced the passage, as well as Education Minister Premyslaw Czarnek and other members of the right-wing government, during a meeting with Tusk supporters last week.
“You can read that children conceived using IVF are children from breeding farms that no one loves," Tusk said. Of the government officials, he added: "There is no limit to villainy for them. There is no line for them they will not cross.”
Poland's Education Ministry has denied the section is about IVF. Czarnek threatened to sue Tusk for slander if the former Polish prime minister and former top European Union official does not apologize.
Czarnek insisted that neither he nor the ministry was the author or publisher of textbooks and that “History and the Present” does not say no one loves children conceived via IVF.
The Education Ministry, reacting to Tusk, said on Twitter that only a mind “sick and mad with hatred” would interpret the passage that way.
Polish news portal Onet reported that the textbook’s author, Wojciech Roszkowski, has in the past used similar language to describe in vitro fertilization, citing what it said was a recording of him saying: “the effects of this in vitro ideology have not yet been completely revealed, but I think they will be nightmarish.”
Other passages of the book also concerned critics. A section titled “Ideology and Nazism" says that a number of popular ideologies include socialism, liberalism, feminism and gender ideology.
The book was added to a list of school books in July in preparation for a new subject called “history and the present,” which the government is introducing this fall.
Education Ministry representatives faced questions about the book in July from the political opposition in parliament and stressed that teachers remain free to choose which textbooks to use.
One lawmaker, Katarzyna Lubnauer, a mathematician who has taught, argued at the time that a textbook “should educate and not be an object of ideological indoctrination of young people.”
Amid anger by many Poles, the father of a daughter born thanks to IVF, launched an online appeal seeking to raise 30,000 zlotys ($6,500) for the legal costs of suing Czarnek and trying to block distribution of the book. His appeal raised over 280,000 zlotys ($60,000).
Poland's governing Law and Justice party has close ties to the Roman Catholic church and promotes conservative social policies. The country's already restrictive abortion law became more prohibitive under the party's rule and now outlaws abortions in almost all cases.
The party also ended a national program aimed at helping to fund fertility treatments for couples, leading to a sharp drop in the number of births aided by fertility treatments. Party leaders also have lashed out against the LGBTQ rights movement.
Meanwhile, the traditionally Catholic nation is becoming more secular, with conservatives and liberals clashing in an ever more bitter fashion. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/education/article/New-Polish-textbook-provokes-anger-with-passage-17376561.php | 2022-08-16T14:18:51Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/education/article/New-Polish-textbook-provokes-anger-with-passage-17376561.php | false |
WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM
PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, high temperatures ranging
from 104-108 degrees in the San Joaquin Valley and 99-104
degrees in the Lower Sierra Nevada foothills, Kern River Valley,
and Coastal Range. For the Heat Advisory, high temperatures of
101-106 degrees are forecast across the San Joaquin Valley, with
highs of 97-102 in the Lower Sierra Nevada foothills, Kern River
Valley, and Coastal Range.
* WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, Lower Sierra Nevada foothills,
Kern River Valley, and Coastal Range.
* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning
to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 PM
Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight lows will make those
susceptible to heat related illnesses at higher risk. Overnight
lows in the 74-79 degree range in urban areas possible, with
lows in the 68-73 range in rural areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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GAIMIN announces the opening of its gaming and monetization platform to the gaming community.
ZUG, Switzerland, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Following recently completed initial testing of its monetisation and gaming platform, GAIMIN.io ltd is opening up its gaming and monetization platform to 10,000 gamers during August and September.
GAIMIN's monetization application enables a user to utilize the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) installed in a PC to participate in GAIMIN's distributed data processing network, returning up to 90% of rewards generated back to the user. With a specific focus on PC-based gamers as users, GAIMIN's app allows gamers to utilize their passively generated rewards to purchase in-game assets such as NFTs and native gaming tokens (including V-Bucks and Apex Legends coins) and as well as purchasing accessories and merchandise from GAIMIN Gladiators, GAIMIN's esports division all of which is designed to deliver true utility for GAIMIN's GMRX token.
Andrew Faridani, Chief Marketing Officer for GAIMIN stated, "Extending the testing community to 10,000 active users is a major step forward in GAIMIN's strategy to release an application that generates passively earned rewards for gamers. Starting on Monday 15th August 2022, we will be opening the download of our app to 10,000 users who can immediately benefit from its monetisation abilities and also receive bonuses for participating in this Early Access event."
Martin Speight, Chief Executive Officer for GAIMIN commented, "Following initial testing, we have made significant improvements to usability of the app, the user experience, new functionality and increased monetisation options. We now need 10,000 gamers to test the performance of the app through high synchronous utilization, in readiness for general release."
Andrew Faridani continued, "Providing Early Access to 10,000 from 15th August will enable us to build a larger testing community and spearhead our strategy for mass adoption of the platform throughout our target user community. This event is designed to test GAIMIN and our systems, and also reward users through increased rewards, limited edition gaming NFTs and enhanced GMRX for their continued participation. Importantly, this will also demonstrate the utility within GMRX in readiness for its imminent listing."
Martin concluded, "Ensuring our platform is ready for general release is a major step forward in our strategy. In readiness for listing of GMRX, and in support of maintenance of GMRX on exchanges, we want to ensure we list with an active user base and community and also demonstrate the true utility of GMRX within our ecosystem."
To participate in this event, please follow GAIMIN on our social media channels, where full instructions will be provided throughout the Early Access period.
About GAIMIN
GAIMIN.IO Ltd (GAIMIN) is a UK and Swiss based gaming company focused on helping the gaming community monetise the computational power of their gaming PC. GAIMIN has created a decentralized data processing network harnessing under utilized processing power typically found in gaming PC's to create a world-wide decentralized data processing network, delivering "supercomputer" performance.
With a free to download PC-based application GAIMIN monetises the under utilized performance through innovative approaches to delivering "supercomputer" level data processing performance from a world-wide network of independent processing devices. Focusing initially on the powering of blockchain computations, the GAIMIN data processing network also supports a number of different large scale data processing applications, including video rendering.
GAIMIN pays users in its own crypto currency, GMRX which can then be used for purchases on the GAIMIN Marketplace for NFTs, in-game assets, accessories and merchandise, or it can be converted to fiat or a different crypto currency.
For up to date information, please follow the following GAIMIN social media accounts:
- Website: https://www.gaimin.io
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gaimin.io
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaimin_io/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaiminIo
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaimin/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Gaimin
- Telegram: https://t.me/officialgaimin
- Discord: https://discord.gg/VGcyKqUxPc
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gaimin.gg
For further information, please contact:
The Americas, Middle East and Australian Pacific - Andrew Faridani, Chief Marketing Officer for GAIMIN (based in Toronto, Canada): andrew@gaimin.io
UK and Europe - Marc Bray, Chief Communications Officer for GAIMIN (based in Manchester, UK): marc@gaimin.io
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BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. — A woman was killed in an alligator attack in South Carolina, the second person to die by an alligator in the state this summer.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened around 11:15 a.m. Monday at the Sun City Hilton Head development in Bluffton. A person called emergency services say they saw the animal near the edge of the water guarding what appeared to be a body.
When paramedics arrived they found a woman who was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet said anything about who the victim was or whether she lived there.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene to attempt to capture the animal but as of late Monday officers had not found the gator. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office says there are nearly 200 ponds inside the Sun City development.
On June 24, the Horry County Police Department said an alligator dragged a man into a pond. Prior to those attacks, authorities said, the state had not recorded any in two years.
In May 2020, a woman was attacked and killed by an alligator in the gated community where she'd gone to do a homeowner's nails. A 90-year-old woman walked out of a Charleston nursing home in 2016 and was killed, while a 45-year-old woman walking her dog was fatally attacked on Hilton Head Island in August 2018. David Lucas, a spokesman for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, said then that the state had never recorded a person killed by an alligator before those attacks.
Unprovoked attacks by alligators smaller than 5 feet long (1.5 meters long) are rare, according to the National Wildlife Control Training Program. Because alligators twist and roll after clamping down with their jaws, officials advise rolling with the animal to reduce further tearing of the bitten ligament. Officials also suggest striking the alligator's nose and gouging the eyes. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/woman-killed-alligator-south-carolina/101-f1c9ea73-0b2d-4b55-8223-46d0c4402956 | 2022-08-16T14:23:00Z | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/woman-killed-alligator-south-carolina/101-f1c9ea73-0b2d-4b55-8223-46d0c4402956 | true |
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Core BTS, a leading IT consulting firm and integrated solution provider, today announced its inaugural Catalyst Conference, scheduled for Thursday, September 29.
The virtual conference was created to help business executives and technology leaders explore ways to use technology to spark digital innovation, drive change, and accelerate time-to-value.
"Digital transformation is not just about embracing cutting-edge technology," said Dylan Pure, Chief Operating Officer at Core BTS. "It is an opportunity to drive business growth and create a competitive advantage through new products, new services, data analytics, and enhanced operating models. Core Catalyst will help attendees spot the business potential in emerging technologies while providing a lens into practical strategies for implementation."
Catalyst Conference will provide organizations with actionable ways to accelerate IT modernization and build cultures that embrace technology innovation so that they are poised to experience long-term business growth and profitability, even in competitive and challenging market conditions.
The conference agenda features a robust lineup of session topics, including:
- Improving M&A Outcomes with Adoption and Change Management
- Opening Digital Doors with Modern Apps
- How to Build a Strong Data Foundation that Enables AI and ML
To view more information and register for the Core BTS Catalyst Conference, visit: https://go.corebts.com/en-us/catalyst-conference-2022.
Additional session topics and speakers to be announced soon.
About Core BTS
Core BTS is an award-winning technology consulting firm. Recognized for accelerating the adoption of digital technology to transform business, Core BTS delivers robust cloud, modern workplace, collaboration, security, and networking solutions to clients nationwide. Core BTS is owned by Nomura Research Institute, a global provider of consulting services and system solutions. Learn more at https://corebts.com/.
CONTACT: Richie Roesner, richie.roesner@walkersands.com
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I stared at the email. It had just been sent to me by the journalist and podcast producer Taylor Dunn with the subject, “More text messages sunny + eliz.” Taylor had produced the podcast “The Dropout” for ABC News along with Rebecca Jarvis and Victoria Thompson, and she had been covering the trial of Elizabeth Holmes and sending me updates periodically when new evidence was introduced.
It was Sept. 7, and we had been shooting the limited series adaptation of the podcast for more than two months. We had a month left to go. I had a 5-month-old baby in the room next to my office, and a live feed from the rolling cameras on my computer. I had spent two years on this series — researching, interviewing, writing, rewriting, rethinking, prepping, freaking out, rewriting again, freaking out again. I had been on conference calls with lawyers for hours discussing every detail, every word, every action line in every script. The writers had to justify our choices based on the facts we had, so we had scoured the source material, trying to piece together the mystery of what had happened between Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani behind closed doors at Theranos.
And here I was about to open an attachment with the actual text messages that Elizabeth and Sunny had written to each other. It was thrilling and infuriating. I was desperate for these text messages a year ago or even six months ago — not now, not when we had already shot five episodes of the series, not when Naveen Andrews and Amanda Seyfried had already crafted their beautiful, nuanced performances in those roles. What if there was something in this attachment that changed everything about the story? I went numb, braced myself and clicked open the attachment.
‘I’d never fully embodied somebody that way,’ the actor says of playing Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
The document was 1,451 pages. The text messages didn’t even start until Page 707. Rows and columns. Dates. Times. There was a disorienting business-like organization to the conversations. The drama and emotion and panic and love were reduced to data on a spreadsheet. These people who had become characters in my mind and flesh and blood on camera were living out the worst moments of their lives through subpoenaed text messages.
It felt uncomfortable to read, but I had to look.
We would start shooting the next day’s batch of scenes in a few hours, and I had to know if everything we were going to shoot was still accurate. In a permanent squint, I made my way through 300 pages. I opened a sticky note on my desktop for quotations and page numbers. I wrote down anything interesting or sad or funny or human. I wrote down the messages where emotions broke through or where I could see a glimpse of life. I wanted to try to understand the day-to-day reality of Sunny and Elizabeth’s relationship — a relationship that they had kept secret for 12 years.
In all the research I’d done, there was almost nothing known about who they were in private. The scenes I’d written between Sunny and Elizabeth had been the hardest to write, and I found myself changing them wildly between drafts, which is never a good sign. Months ago, Naveen, Amanda, director Michael Showalter, producer Katherine Pope and I had all come together, masked, to read the scenes out loud. It was the first time I’d heard Amanda’s heartfelt, nuanced version of Elizabeth Holmes’ distinct voice. Even through a mask, it felt electric. I watched as these two actors made sense of a relationship that had been such a struggle to write. The last thing they needed were a million script changes based on these new text messages.
I didn’t need to worry. As I worked my way through the spreadsheet, I got a text from Amanda: “Have you seen these new text messages?” Taylor had sent the texts to Amanda too, and now she was reading through them in the middle of the night just like me. Once again, I was in awe of the fearless, open way Amanda approached her work. She was already absorbing the new information and finding a place for it in her body and mind and heart.
And it was Amanda’s voice I heard speaking through the messages. There was an unexpected, almost childish exuberance in Elizabeth’s messages to Sunny. She called him “Tiger.” They spoke about the intensity of their love for each other, as if it were written in the stars. One message from Sunny to Elizabeth stuck out. During the company’s downfall, Sunny had texted Elizabeth: “This was always your dream, not mine.” I knew I had to incorporate that line into the scene where Elizabeth fired Sunny from the company, but I realized, with dread, that we were shooting it the next day.
After rehearsal, I sat on the floor of the massive, beautiful Theranos office set and dictated the new lines to Naveen as he scribbled them into his sides. It had taken less than 24 hours for the words on the spreadsheet to become dialogue spoken in front of the camera. The story was being written simultaneously in court and on our sets. It was insane. I felt alive and terrified. That night, watching Amanda and Naveen square off through the glass office walls, I could hear a voice in my head. I’m a writer, so I’m used to hearing voices, but this was my voice. And it was loud and insistent. “Remember this moment.” | https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-08-16/the-dropout-liz-meriwether-writes-elizabeth-holmes-theranos | 2022-08-16T14:24:47Z | https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-08-16/the-dropout-liz-meriwether-writes-elizabeth-holmes-theranos | true |
MIAMI GARDENS — After attempting to trade tight end Adam Shaheen, the Miami Dolphins placed him on injured reserve on Tuesday morning while they also made four cuts ahead of the NFL’s 4 p.m. deadline to get down to 85 players.
The Dolphins waived offensive lineman Cole Banwart, wide receiver DeVonte Dedmon and defensive lineman Jordan Williams and also waived cornerback Tino Ellis with an injury settlement.
Shaheen was traded last week to the Houston Texans for a late draft pick swap of a Dolphins’ seventh-round selection for a Houston sixth-rounder. The deal was nixed due to a failed physical with the Texans that flagged Shaheen for a preexisting knee condition.
Shaheen has now decided to have surgery performed on his knee after the discovery. He was practicing with the Dolphins this training camp before the physical.
“That’s a classic example of the process of the National Football League just being spot on,” McDaniel said on Tuesday morning, addressing how the finalized trade was rescinded. “He was practicing with nothing holding him back. … That’s why you have a physical before things can be finalized in the whole trade process. We were surprised, and we know Adam was.”
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Shaheen was listed at No. 5 at tight end on the team’s depth chart released last week. He was placed behind Mike Gesicki, Durham Smythe, Hunter Long and Cethan Carter.
The IR designation for Shaheen in training camp ends his season.
Jones’ progress
McDaniel said he’s “very hopeful” cornerback Byron Jones, on the physically-unable-to-perform list following offseason surgery on his lower left leg, will return in time for the regular season.
“The process remains the same,” McDaniel said. “The entire time, we’ve all known, including Byron, that things have to hit on all cylinders without a setback for that to be the case. Nothing’s changed in that regard. He’s still in that part of the timeline where it is unknown.
“As of now, he hasn’t had any setbacks, so still extremely hopeful. I believe in the player and the human being, so we hold the same optimism as we did before for him coming back for Week 1, ready to adjust if need be.”
McDaniel said Jones has been rehabbing and doing change-of-direction workouts. Jones has not done anything outside of individual drills.
“He’s exactly where we thought he would be at this point,” McDaniel said. | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-tues-notes-cuts-20220816-hb67t3qtsjeqfl3fwuhjqxqjjy-story.html | 2022-08-16T14:24:54Z | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-tues-notes-cuts-20220816-hb67t3qtsjeqfl3fwuhjqxqjjy-story.html | false |
Switzerland, Uzbekistan sign deal on return of Karimova cash
BERLIN (AP) - Switzerland said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan on the return of $131 million seized as part of a money-laundering investigation against the eldest daughter of former Uzbek President Islam Karimov.
A government statement said the deal will see the funds seized from Swiss accounts belonging to Gulnara Karimova in 2012 placed in a United Nations trust and used "for the benefit of the population of Uzbekistan."
Under the agreement, further assets that might be confiscated from Karimova as part of ongoing criminal proceedings in Switzerland would also flow into the U.N. trust fund.
Karimova is suspected of receiving large sums from foreign telecommunications companies in connection with contracts in Uzbekistan, but denies wrongdoing.
She was placed under house arrest in Uzbekistan in 2014.
Islam Karimov was Uzbekistan´s president from 1991 until his death in 2016. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11116539/Switzerland-Uzbekistan-sign-deal-return-Karimova-cash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-16T14:24:59Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11116539/Switzerland-Uzbekistan-sign-deal-return-Karimova-cash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
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New Scottish law makes period products free for all
LONDON (AP) - A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products when its Period Products Act came into force Monday.
Under the new law, schools, colleges and universities as well as local government bodies must make a range of period products available for free in their bathrooms. The Scottish government already invested millions of pounds since 2017 to fund free period products in educational institutions, but the law makes it a legal requirement.
A mobile phone app also helps people find the nearest place - such as the local library or community center - where they can pick up period products.
"Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them," Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said.
"This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products," she added.
FILE - This file photo taken March 16, 2014 shows a general view of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. A law has come into force in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them. The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products when its Period Products Act came into force Monday. (AP Photo/Jill Lawless, File)
The bill, which was passed unanimously in 2020, was introduced by Scottish Parliament lawmaker Monica Lennon, who had campaigned against "period poverty" - when someone who needs sanitary products can´t afford them.
The Scottish government said its move was world-leading, with countries including South Korea and New Zealand taking similar approaches. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11116589/New-Scottish-law-makes-period-products-free-all.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-16T14:25:31Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11116589/New-Scottish-law-makes-period-products-free-all.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
‘Flash’ actor Ezra Miller seeks treatment for ‘mental health issues’
NEW YORK (AP) — After a string of arrests and erratic behavior that spanned Hawaii to Vermont, “Flash” actor Ezra Miller said they have begun treatment for “complex mental health issues.”
The 29-year-old Miller, who identifies as non-binary, issued a statement late Monday. On Sept. 26, Miller is due to appear for arraignment in Vermont Superior Court after being cited for felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont. Authorities last week said Miller had taken several bottles of alcohol from a residence while the homeowners weren’t present.
“Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment,” Miller said in a statement. “I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.”
Miller was arrested twice earlier this year in Hawaii, including for disorderly conduct and harassment at a karaoke bar. The second incident was for second-degree assault.
The parents of 18-year-old Tokata Iron Eyes, a Native American activist, earlier this year filed a protection order against Miller, accusing the actor of grooming their child and other inappropriate behavior with her as a minor from the age of 12. Tokata Iron Eyes has disputed that.
Representatives for Miller have not responded to requests for comment on those allegations or previous arrests.
Miller’s personal troubles have been a particularly pressing issue for Warner Bros. and DC Films. After appearing in several “Justice League” movies as the Flash, Miller stars in an upcoming standalone film about the speedy superhero due out next summer. Principal photography on “The Flash” was completed last year. David Zaslav, chief executive of Warner Bros. has said that the studio is committed to releasing the film.
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- 2023 Mazda3 models equipped with the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine receives a five horsepower increase and improved fuel economy
- 2023 Mazda3 goes on sale with a starting MSRP[1] of $22,550 for the naturally aspirated models and $32,450 for the turbo models
- Hatchback models will arrive at dealerships in the fall, followed by the sedan this winter
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations continues to announce its 2023 model year lineup with updates to the Mazda3. Available as a sedan or hatchback, the Mazda3 offers customers a compact car with engaging driving dynamics and a sophisticated design. Hatchback models will arrive at dealerships in the fall, followed by sedan models this winter.
For 2023, the Mazda3 receives enhancements to the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine, now capable of 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque with either regular 87 octane or premium 93 octane fuel. The updates result in a five horsepower increase and an increase in overall fuel efficiency. Additionally, all Mazda3 models with this engine include updated cylinder-deactivation technology designed to be more efficient in specific operating conditions. These combined enhancements allow naturally aspirated Mazda3 models to achieve up to an EPA estimated rating of 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway, for a combined 31 mpg[2]. The Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine remains available in certain packages.
With eight unique packaging options, standard front-wheel drive (FWD) and available i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD) in select models, owners can choose the Mazda3 that best fits their day-to-day lives and driving preferences.
MAZDA3 2.5 S
Mazda3 2.5 S, offered as a hatchback or sedan, is equipped with the efficient Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, FWD, and G-Vectoring Control Plus.
All Mazda3 models come standard with many i-Activsense safety features that include Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, and High Beam Control. Mazda Connected Services is complementary for three years, which provides the ability to monitor the Mazda3 remotely through the MyMazda app and includes in-car Wi-Fi hotspot for three-months or 2GB trial, whichever comes first[3].
The stylish interior features an 8.8-inch center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment system that can be controlled with the multi-function commander knob. Other standard features include push button start, remote keyless illuminated entry, rearview camera, two front USB inputs, Bluetooth, eight-speaker sound system, electronic parking brake, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and black cloth seats. The exterior provides LED lighting for the automatic on/off headlights, combination taillights, and daytime running lights, to go along with a matte finish front grille and silver finish 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
MAZDA3 2.5 S SELECT
This model adds Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert safety feature and more convenience features such as, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear armrest with cup holders, and door mirror turn signals. Design upgrades include black leatherette seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels in a gray or silver finish for the hatchback or sedan, respectively.
MAZDA3 2.5 S PREFERRED
Building off the Select package, the Mazda3 2.5 S Preferred includes a power moonroof, available black or greige leatherette seats, heated front seats, eight-way power driver seats with power lumbar support and seat memory, gloss black front grille, and door mirrors with memory positioning.
MAZDA3 2.5 S CARBON EDITION
Due to the popularity of this unique package, 2023 Mazda3 Carbon Edition models are now available with AWD, helping to enhance the vehicle's performance. Available as a hatchback or sedan, Mazda3 Carbon Edition is packaged with the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. This unique model is only offered in Polymetal Gray exterior paint and red leather, and shares features found in the Preferred package plus Bose 12-speaker premium audio with aluminum speaker grilles, black finish 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and gloss black-heated door mirrors.
MAZDA3 2.5 S PREMIUM
The Mazda3 2.5 S Premium package is equipped with standard AWD and further enhances the Preferred package with Bose 12-speaker premium audio with aluminum speaker grilles, SiriusXM satellite radio with a complementary three-month trial, full-color windshield-projected Active Driving Display, Mazda Navigation System, paddle shifters, Adaptive Front-lighting System, and a shark fin antenna. Leather seats are available in black or red for the hatchback and black or white for the sedan. This model is equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels in a black finish for the hatchback and bright finish for the sedan, and LED signature illumination headlights and taillights.
For customers who prefer the confidence of shifting their own gears, Mazda offers a FWD 2.5 S Premium hatchback with a Skyactiv-MT six-speed manual transmission.
MAZDA3 2.5 TURBO
The turbocharged Mazda3 will continue to be a favorite among driving enthusiasts looking for a modern hatchback with refined performance. The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo is powered by the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivering 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with premium 93 octane fuel paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard i-Activ AWD. With regular 87 octane fuel, the turbo engine is capable of 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Mazda3 Turbo models continue to provide owners with a connected and engaging driving experience with either choice of fuel.
The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo shares similar features as the Mazda3 2.5 S Premium package except without leather seats and Mazda Navigation System. The standard turbo models include a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, black or greige leatherette seats, frameless auto-dim rearview mirror, chrome finishes around the push button start and glove box latch, and windshield wiper de-icer. Subtle exterior styling feature gloss black 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, gloss black heated door mirrors, gloss black front grille, and larger tailpipes. Polymetal Gray is available for turbo models as a premium paint option.
MAZDA3 2.5 TURBO PREMIUM PLUS
The Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus elevates the refined styling with gloss black aerodynamics accents for both the sedan and the hatchback. The sedan includes a rear lip spoiler, while hatchback models are equipped with a rear roof spoiler and front air dam. Rear Direction Base Safety, which includes Smart Brake Support-Reverse and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking, is added to complete the full i-Activsense suite of safety features. Leather seats are available in black or red for the hatchback and black or white for the sedan. Upgrades include Traffic Jam Assist, 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors, Homelink added to the frameless auto-dim rearview mirror, and Mazda Navigation System with an Active Driving Display to include Traffic Sign Recognition.
MSRP[4] FOR THE 2023 MAZDA3 IS AS FOLLOWS:
PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:
EPA ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY (MPG):
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4 MSRP does not include $1,065 for destination and handling ($1,110 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
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New Scottish law makes menstrual products free for all
LONDON (AP) — A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure menstrual products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products when its Period Products Act came into force Monday.
Under the new law, schools, colleges and universities as well as local government bodies must make a range of period products available for free in their bathrooms. The Scottish government already invested millions of pounds since 2017 to fund free period products in educational institutions, but the law makes it a legal requirement.
A mobile phone app also helps people find the nearest place — such as the local library or community center — where they can pick up period products.
“Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them,” Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said.
“This is more important than ever at a time when people are making difficult choices due to the cost of living crisis and we never want anyone to be in a position where they cannot access period products,” she added.
The bill, which was passed unanimously in 2020, was introduced by Scottish Parliament lawmaker Monica Lennon, who had campaigned against “period poverty” — when someone who needs sanitary products can’t afford them.
The Scottish government said its move was world-leading, with countries including South Korea and New Zealand taking similar approaches.
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Cowbell appoints reinsurance expert Julia Cederroth as senior director of reinsurance
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowbell Cyber, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced the addition of Julia Cederroth as senior director of reinsurance. This new position empowers policyholders by helping to build cyber resiliency and close insurability gaps as part of Cowbell's reinsurance solutions.
Prior to joining Cowbell, Cederroth served as vice president and cyber treaty broker at Gallagher Re as a member of the Global Treaty Broking team and Cyber Center of Excellence. Cederroth specialized in sourcing capacity for complex treaties, developing data-driven insights such as market benchmarking to elucidate the unique opportunities cyber presents to re/insurers and capital providers alike. Before joining Gallagher Re, Cederroth acted as associate director at Aon Reinsurance Solutions and senior consultant at Aon Inpoint, where she became a trusted strategic advisor to a diverse range of carrier clients.
"Cowbell values its partnerships - including high levels of engagement and transparency with re/insurers," says Cederroth. "I see Cowbell's attentiveness to adapt to policyholders' evolving cyber exposures as benefiting our current and potential reinsurers. Beyond proactively empowering insureds to reduce cyber incidents, the data generated within Cowbell's platform can be analyzed at the portfolio level in ways we're not accustomed to seeing in cyber. After years of feedback from clients and underwriters facing this aggregation challenge, I look forward to working with trading partners that share our enthusiasm for signaling a new era in cyber insurance!"
"We look forward to Julia's expertise and help in deepening relationships with the reinsurer community while continuing to innovate with cyber insurance programs that serve our targeted market within our robust product suite," said Cowbell co-founder and COO, Trent Cooksley.
Cederroth is a veteran of the insurance industry. She brings ten years of experience as a cyber consultant and enterprise risk management specialist in the financial services sector, built upon her foundational training at UBS and Deloitte Consulting. She holds a B.S. with high honors in business and technology from Stevens Institute of Technology.
Cowbell's closed-loop approach to risk management – Assess, Insure, Improve, Respond – bolsters the company's aggressive loss control strategy, along with its precision in underwriting. The resources, bundled at no charge in Cowbell's cyber policies, help empower businesses to proactively eliminate risk exposures. To date, Cowbell's policyholder base has grown over 5,000% year-over-year and is forecasted to triple during the 2022 calendar year. To learn more about Cowbell, visit https://cowbell.insure/.
About Cowbell Cyber
Cowbell is signaling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to today and tomorrow's threats. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell's continuous underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes. Cowbell Insurance Agency is currently licensed in 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Cowbell Reinsurance Company is a licensed insurance captive in the State of Vermont. For more information, please visit www.cowbell.insure.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spot, one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America, has earned its place on the Inc. 5000 list, ranking 2,305. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"Being named to the Inc. 5000 list for the eighth year is a reflection of the growing and dedicated team of professionals at Spot," said Andrew Elsener, Co-founder of Spot. "I am proud that our team continues to do the little things right and executes where others won't. This recognition of our growth is proof that we have the right people and technology to deliver for our customers on time, every time."
Founded in 2009 by Andrew Elsener and Andy Schenck, Spot has experienced continuous growth each year. In 2021, it saw record-breaking success with over $710 million in gross revenue. That pattern of success has continued into 2022 with a projected $1 billion in gross revenue. Spot has more than 500 employees across its locations in Indianapolis, Indiana, Charlotte, North Carolina, Tempe, Arizona, and Tampa, Florida.
Among the 5,000 companies listed, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, the companies on this year's list added more than 69,000 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc."Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
To learn more about Spot's open positions, visit spotinc.com/careers, and to learn more about open tech positions, visit Spot's technology company, Red Technologies, at redtms.com/careers.
About Spot
As one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in North America, Spot is built on relationships, combining 24/7 support with a proven, passionate, and dedicated team of logistics professionals. Spot provides custom, tailored logistics solutions for shipping challenges through relentless effort, industry knowledge, and advanced technologies. Established in 2009 with the vision that there is a better way to move freight, Spot has more than 500 employees across its U.S. locations in Indianapolis, Charlotte, and Tempe. For more information, visit Spot's website at spotinc.com and follow Spot on social media: Facebook (Spot), Twitter (SpotFreight), LinkedIn (Spot Freight), Instagram (spotfreight), and TikTok (spotfreight).
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WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday.
The devices are intended for adults with mild to moderate hearing problems. The FDA estimates that nearly 30 million adults could potentially benefit from hearing aid use, but only about one-fifth of people with hearing problems use the devices currently. The FDA first proposed the rule last October. The new rule will take effect in mid-October.
Biden administration officials highlighted the potential cost savings.
“Today’s action by the FDA represents a significant milestone in making hearing aids more cost-effective and accessible,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, said in a statement.
The move follows years of pressure from medical experts and consumer advocates to make the devices cheaper and easier to get.
Cost is a big obstacle now. Between the device itself and fitting services, Americans can pay more than $5,000 to get a hearing aid. Insurance coverage is very limited, and Medicare doesn’t pay for hearing aids, only diagnostic tests.
The new over-the-counter status won’t apply to devices for more severe hearing loss, which will remain prescription only.
Consumer electronic companies for years have produced lower-cost “personal sound amplification” devices, but U.S. regulations bar them from being marketed as hearing aids and they do not undergo FDA review. The new rule makes explicit that those devices are not alternatives to FDA-vetted hearing aids. Companies that market them inappropriately could face penalties, such as fines or product seizures.
The FDA said it changed several parts of its initial proposal in response to public comments, including clarifying how the federal rule will impact state regulations on hearing aids.
Once the federal rule takes effect, traditional manufacturers are expected to begin selling cheaper, direct-to-consumer models. Eventually, advocates predict the hearing aid market will resemble eye care, where consumers can choose between drugstore reading glasses or prescription bifocals.
Tuesday’s announcement follows prodding from medical committees and Congress, which in 2017 instructed the agency to lay out a plan for over-the-counter hearing devices.
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We're talking about cork today, but not the the cork you pin your photos to in your bedroom, or even the cork that tops your wine bottle; this cork is specifically made for the floor in your home! Guest: SCOTT BRADLEY, Carpet One Floor & Home general manager | Also, MIKE BURDEN and ANGELA PETERSON invite area youths who enjoy being on their bicycle - regardless of their ability - to join the local NICA Como Composite Raptors team! | https://www.kbia.org/september-2021-august-2022/2022-08-16/paul-pepper-scott-bradley-carpet-one-mike-burden-angela-peterson-nica-como-composite-raptors | 2022-08-16T14:31:23Z | https://www.kbia.org/september-2021-august-2022/2022-08-16/paul-pepper-scott-bradley-carpet-one-mike-burden-angela-peterson-nica-como-composite-raptors | false |
ATHENS, Ga. — Stetson Bennett could’ve gone out on top.
“I think it is the biggest honor in the world to be able to go out there with a ‘G’ on the side of my helmet,’” Bennett said. “So really, it wasn’t that tough of a decision.”’
Bennett’s improbable journey has become the stuff of legend. He walked on at Georgia in 2017, played one year at an obscure junior college in Mississippi, returned to the Bulldogs mainly to provide depth, and wound up as the No. 1 quarterback for the school’s first national title since 1980.
At just 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, Bennett knows he’s unlikely to get much of a look from the NFL. Once he was assured the top job at Georgia would remain his, Bennett decided to play one more season in Athens.
“I am secure enough. I can look in the mirror,” he said. “I wouldn’t have gotten drafted high last year. So, what was the guarantee that I was going to go start in the NFL? Probably really low.”
He’s worked out just fine for Georgia.
Last season, Bennett completed more than 64% of his passes for 2,862 yards and 29 touchdowns. He came up especially big in the most important games, earning offensive MVP honors in both the Orange Bowl semifinal game and the national championship victory over Southeastern Conference rival Alabama.
Bennett’s final two passes of the season went for touchdowns, r allying the Bulldogs to a 33-18 victory that capped their rise to national powerhouse under coach Kirby Smart.
Rewarded with a $112.5 million contract that ties him to Georgia for another decade, Smart faces the challenge of keeping the momentum going despite having a record 15 players selected in the NFL draft.
Five defensive players went in the first round, including top overall pick Travon Walker.
But Smart dismissed any suggestion that his team won’t be as hungry after winning it all.
“People ask the question, ‘How does it feel to be hunted?’ We will not be hunted at the University of Georgia. I can promise you that,” the coach said. “The hunting we do will be from us going the other direction. We’re not going to sit back and be passive about it.”
REBUILDING THE D
Georgia faces the daunting task of replacing first-round picks Walker, Jordan Davis, Quay Walker, Devonte Wyatt and Lewis Cine off one of the great defenses in college football history. But make no mistake: there’s still plenty of talent on that side of the line for the Bulldogs. Defensive lineman Jalen Carter should have a huge season, Nolan Smith anchors the linebacking corps, and the secondary is led by Kelee Ringo and Christopher Smith.
TIGHT END U
Brock Bowers emerged as one of the nation’s most dynamic offensive weapons as a freshman. The 6-4, 230-pound tight end displayed a receiver’s speed while leading the team with 56 receptions for 882 yards — 15.8 per catch — and 13 TDs. But Bowers is far from the only tight end capable of affecting a game. The Bulldogs also have massive Darnell Washington (6-7, 270 pounds) and transfer Arik Gilbert, who didn’t play last season after a dazzling freshman debut at LSU.
RUN, DAWGS, RUN
Georgia has long been known as a school that produces great running backs. With James Cook and Zamir White moving on to the NFL after sharing the lead role in 2021, the Bulldogs are likely to stick with a committee approach. Kenny McIntosh and Kenny McIntosh ate the top options, but could get pushed by Daijun Edwards and a pair of freshmen.
REPLACING CAMARDA
Punters rarely get a lot of attention, but Jake Camarda was a huge field-position weapon for the Bulldogs over the last four years. With Camarda now in the NFL, Australian freshman Brett Thorson and redshirt freshman Noah Jones are battling for the No. 1 role.
SCHEDULE
Georgia gets a stiff challenge in its very first game, making the short trip to Atlanta to face No. 11 Oregon on Sept. 3. Former Bulldogs quarterback Dan Lanning will be making his debut at the Ducks’ head coach, adding another layer to the build-up. The rest of the schedule doesn’t look nearly as daunting, with traditional rivals such as Auburn and Florida in rebuilding mode. The toughest test after Oregon might be a Nov. 19 trip to Kentucky for the SEC regular-season finale.
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The Toy Association and Adventure Media & Events Partner for Unique Media Showcase
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Association, the trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages, and Adventure Media & Events, publisher of industry-leading media outlets the Toy Book and the Toy Insider, announced today that they will host "The Play Date" on March 8, 2023 at the brand new etc.venues 360 Madison Avenue in New York City.
The Play Date is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for toy companies to showcase their 2023 lineups and sneak peeks to the press. The event will be held across two floors with available exhibit space, private display areas, and a host of eye-catching sponsorship opportunities for enhanced media exposure.
"Thanks to the combined forces of The Toy Association, the Toy Insider, and the Toy Book, The Play Date will attract the powerhouse media outlets that toy companies want to meet with," said Kimberly Carcone, executive vice president of global market events at The Toy Association. "It's an exclusive opportunity to show new lines and priority items early in the year, affording your company Q1 press opportunities to get in front of consumers. Whether you are looking to highlight spring and summer launches or offer a sneak peek at the hottest toys for holiday '23, the new Play Date is a strategic advantage to your 2023 media plans."
"For over 100 years, toy companies have taken advantage of Q1 as an opportunity to showcase their long lead items to the media," said Laurie Schacht, CEO of Adventure Media & Events. "While Toy Fair has moved to September, the Toy Insider and The Toy Association realize that there is still a need for media exposure early in the year. The Play Date will give top media their first look at the products that will be coming to store shelves in 2023, and a jump on the hot new toy trends for the year."
The Play Date will be a single day, invitation-only media event. Media and a very limited number of VIP influencers will be vetted under strict guidelines before they are approved to attend. The Play Date is not a retail-buyer event.
Companies of all sizes are welcome and will have numerous options to participate and showcase new products and prototypes. More information, including exhibitor registration and sponsorship opportunities, will be announced in the coming weeks.
About The Toy Association www.toyassociation.org / www.thegeniusofplay.org / www.playsafe.org
Founded in 1916, The Toy Association™, Inc. is the trade association representing all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $102.4 billion, and is the nation's most effective resource and influential advocate for hundreds of companies including manufacturers, retailers, licensors and others who are involved in the youth entertainment industry. Our manufacturing members account for 93% of U.S. toy and game sales driving the annual $38.2 billion U.S. domestic toy market. The Toy Association serves as the industry's voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play's positive impact on childhood development to consumers and media. The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago, and remains committed to working with medical experts, government, consumers, and industry on ongoing programs to ensure safe and fun play. As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair; advocates on behalf of members around the world; sustains the Canadian Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America's widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.
About Adventure Media & Events www.toybook.com / www.toyinsider.com / www.popinsider.com
Founded in 1983, Adventure Media & Events LLC is the No. 1 resource for toy news in the U.S. Publishers of the Toy Book, the Toy Insider, and the Pop Insider, Adventure Media & Events has provided the toy and licensing industries with up-to-the-minute news, product announcements, and insights for nearly 40 years. Its team of toy experts has more than 125 years of experience covering the toy industry, regularly attending major toy industry trade shows and events; conducting briefings with manufacturers, retailers, and analysts throughout the year; and delivering the latest toy news, product roundups, and hands-on toy reviews that consumers trust. Adventure Media & Events has produced two incredibly successful media events, Sweet Suite and Holiday of Play, for more than 13 years. Sweet Suite, which took place on July 13, 2022, and Holiday of Play, taking place on September 16, 2022, connect toymakers with influencers and press to share their hottest toys of the year. For the latest breaking toy and entertainment news, follow @thetoybook, @thetoyinsider, and @thepopinsider on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Be sure to follow #sweetsuite22 to check out the Toy Insider's biggest night of play.
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The Waters Rankings Celebrate and Recognize the Initiatives, Innovation and Achievements of Technology and Data Providers
ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions announced that it was named 2022's Best Cybersecurity Provider by Waters Rankings. Voted on by thousands of end users, the Waters Rankings are the only awards program where WatersTechnology's readers determine category winners. The Waters Rankings reflect the financial services industry's best-in-class data management, regulation and technology service providers across 35 categories.
This year, Waters Rankings acknowledged the LexisNexis Risk Solutions suite of unique products including LexisNexis® ThreatMetrix®, a global enterprise solution for digital identity intelligence and digital authentication trusted by leading global brands to inform moment-by-moment transaction decisions. LexisNexis Risk Solutions delivers technologies and tools that keep valuable commerce in motion by effectively mitigating risk to protect critical revenue streams. Its solutions combine the advantages of innovative analytics and data technology with expansive physical and digital identity intelligence.
"It is an honor to win this prestigious award and to receive recognition by WatersTechnology's readers for our best-in-class solutions," said Kimberly Sutherland, vice president of fraud and identity strategy for LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "Just as the cybersecurity landscape constantly evolves, so do we. Our recent acquisition of BehavioSec® is an excellent representation of our ability to augment an already strong digital identity detection and authentication solution set with leading behavioral biometrics capabilities to help further keep our customers and their consumers safe. We recognize this award as industry acknowledgement of our expertise and proficiency at innovating ahead of fraudsters."
LexisNexis Risk Solutions built its end-to-end solutions on a robust foundation of flexible delivery, vast data resources and linking and analytics. The company's global ThreatMetrix® Digital Identity Network®, a solution that can detect and block complex fraud through the network of our customers' transactions, has seen remarkable growth in the past few years. As it continues to grow, the more value it brings to customers through an expanded digital risk perspective. Moving forward, LexisNexis Risk Solutions will continue to make advancements and enhancements to existing capabilities in behavioral biometrics, fraud consortia, automation, document authentication and other solutions to detect and eliminate fraud risks.
About LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com and www.relx.com.
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HILTON HEAD, S. C. (WSAV) — One woman has died following an alligator attack in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Monday about a large alligator near the edge of a pond in Sun City, an age-restricted planned community on Hilton Head. The alligator was guarding what was believed to be a person.
Upon arrival, emergency services located the alligator and a deceased person, later identified as 88-year-old Nancy Becker.
Becker was on the ground near a lagoon. When the alligator was moved, the woman was revealed to be dead.
“When we responded, that’s what we observed, as well as that the alligator was basically holding her hostage, was guarding her and didn’t want anyone close by,” said Major Angela Viens with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. “There’s no indication that it was a dog-walking event. That is what we commonly see and hear about in the Lowcountry.”
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) believed Becker slipped and fell while gardening.
The nearly 10-foot-long alligator has been euthanized.
Monday’s attack marks the second time in four years a person has been killed by a gator in South Carolina’s Beaufort County. The previous deadly attack occurred in 2018.
The victim, Cassandra Cline, was walking near a lagoon in the Sea Pines neighborhood on Hilton Head and was dragged into the water, where she drowned. Her husband subsequently filed a lawsuit against Sea Pines Resort, Inc., claiming “gross negligence” on the part of the company. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/holding-her-hostage-alligator-kills-88-year-old-woman-during-south-carolina-attack-deputies-say/ | 2022-08-16T14:36:06Z | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/holding-her-hostage-alligator-kills-88-year-old-woman-during-south-carolina-attack-deputies-say/ | false |
Whether the FBI took former President Trump’s passports—and if so why—is a story in itself plus part of a bigger story that just won’t quit. There was a dispute about whether the FBI took the passports, and if so, by mistake or on purpose. In the end, the Justice Department confirmed that the passports were taken by FBI agents, but have now been returned. The media and public had views too, with some even saying that Trump was labeled a 'flight' risk, others saying that the FBI went too far. Any way you slice it, the search warrant and aftermath may prompt some Americans to think about their rights, and whether their own passports can be taken.
Criminal defendants commonly have to surrender their passports as part of bail agreements and in other circumstances, but Americans might be wondering under what other circumstances the government can take your passport. The IRS is one agency that has the clout to cause the State Department not to issue or renew a passport. The IRS periodically reminds taxpayers that they may not be able to renew their passports or to get a new one if they owe $55,000 or more in federal taxes.
The controversial law goes back to 2015, and in January of 2018, the IRS began implementing new procedures for individuals with “seriously delinquent tax debts.” It works like this. If you have seriously delinquent tax debt, IRS can notify the State Department. The State Department generally will not issue or renew a passport after receiving a certification from the IRS. The IRS can't take your passport exactly, but it can tell the State Department to do so.
Whether this law was a good idea can be debated, but Congress thought so—it wasn’t even an executive order that did it. The change in the law came in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, adding Section 7345 to the tax code. It isn't limited to criminal tax cases, or even cases where the IRS thinks you are trying to flee. The idea was proposed and rejected in 2012. But by late 2015, Congress passed it and President Obama signed it. Here are steps you can take to hang onto your passport:
1. Don’t be 'seriously delinquent.' A seriously delinquent tax debt is a key term. If you don’t have one, your passport is safe. So if you must owe, keep your debt below $55,000. But that includes penalties and interest, so beware. A $20,000 tax debt could eventually grow to $55,000. And be careful, once your tax debt is labeled 'seriously delinquent,' paying it down to $54,999 may not help. The IRS will not reverse a certification because the taxpayer pays the debt below $55,000.
2. Keep your dispute with IRS going. You can usually contest tax bills if you do so promptly. The IRS usually sends multiple notices for any tax debt, and you should respond. Explain why the IRS is incorrect, and keep protesting. If you receive an IRS Notice of Proposed Deficiency or Examination Report, respond. It is sometimes called a “30-day letter,” because of the deadline for response. Prepare a protest, and sign and mail it before the deadline. Keep a copy, and proof of mailing, preferably certified mail. Normally a protest will land you in the IRS Appeals Office, where you have another chance to resolve it.
3. Go to Tax Court. If you fail to protest or you don’t resolve your case at IRS Appeals, you probably will receive a Notice of Deficiency. An IRS Notice of Deficiency comes via certified mail. It is often called a “90-day letter,” because you have 90 days to respond. Only one response to a Notice of Deficiency is permitted: filing a Tax Court petition in the U.S. Tax Court clerk’s office in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Tax Court cannot hear your case if you miss the 90-day deadline. You want to keep your tax dispute going so the tax debt does not become final.
4. Get extensions. You can sometimes get extensions from the IRS, so keep communicating. For many notices, the IRS will grant an extension of time to respond. In some cases, though, they can’t. For example, when you receive a Notice of Deficiency (90-day letter), you must file in Tax Court within 90 days, and this date cannot be extended. Most other notices are less strict. If you do ask for an extension, confirm it in writing. In fact, confirm everything you do with the IRS in writing.
5. Communicate with IRS. If you get a certification that your debt is 'seriously delinquent' contact the phone number listed on the IRS Notice. If you’ve already paid the tax debt, send proof to the address on the Notice.
6. Prove you need your passport. If you need your U.S. passport to keep your job, once your seriously delinquent tax debt is certified, you must fully pay the balance, or make an alternative payment arrangement to keep your passport. Once you’ve resolved your tax problem with the IRS, the IRS will reverse the certification within 30 days of resolving the issue.
7. Agree to pay in installments. It is often not too hard to get an installment agreement with the IRS to pay your tax debt over time. If you sign one, stick to its terms. Even if your debt is huge, the IRS doesn’t call it 'seriously delinquent' if you are paying the installments on time.
8. Offer in compromise or settlement. You can also try this route too to settle with the IRS for less than your total debt. If the IRS accepts an offer in compromise to satisfy the debt, the rest of it can be forgiven. In some cases, the Justice Department too can enter into a settlement agreement to satisfy a tax debt.
9. Innocent spouse relief. If the tax debt was your spouse’s, and you are saddled with it because of joint tax returns, you might qualify for innocent spouse treatment. This is a separate big topic, and rules are more complex than you might think. See IRS Tax Topic 205, Innocent Spouse Relief. However, it's significant that the IRS can suspend collection efforts if you request innocent spouse relief (under IRC Section 6015).
10. Due process. There are many taxpayer protections when it comes to IRS collections. One set of protections is collection due process hearings. If you make a timely request for a collection due process hearing in connection with a levy to collect the debt, you may at least buy time to work out a deal with the IRS. See Taxpayer Advocate 2016 Annual Report to Congress, Appeals From Collection Due Process Hearings Under IRC §§ 6320 and 6330. | https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2022/08/16/amid-trump-passport-flap-heres-how-to-keep-irs-from-taking-yours/ | 2022-08-16T14:36:34Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2022/08/16/amid-trump-passport-flap-heres-how-to-keep-irs-from-taking-yours/ | true |
POTOMAC, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents, brokerages, and their listing clients, today announced that it has been named to Inc. Magazine's prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in America. In Curbio's first year of eligibility for the list, it has been ranked at No. 790, placing it as the 31st fastest-growing company in the Real Estate industry.
Since it was first introduced in 1982, the Inc. 5000 list has become a hallmark of entrepreneurial success in the United States. Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have been ranked according to percentage of revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. Curbio's inclusion on the list puts it in the top 0.07% of all privately-owned companies in America in terms of multi-year growth.
"It's an honor that Curbio has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, making us a part of an exclusive community comprised of some of the most successful companies in the world. Curbio's inclusion on this list after just five short years in business is a testament to our team's hard work and dedication to transforming home improvement for the real estate industry," said Rick Rudman, CEO of Curbio. "I want to congratulate the entire Curbio team on this remarkable achievement and look forward to our continued growth and success."
Curbio is the only tech-enabled home improvement solution that partners exclusively with real estate agents to repair and update homes before they go on the market, so they sell quickly and for top dollar, with no payment due until the home sells. Its innovative service removes all barriers to the home improvement process, making it streamlined, simple and stress-free.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and methodology, can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000. For more information about Curbio, visit www.Curbio.com.
Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
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Borehamwood flats fire: Police renew appeal after homes damaged
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Police are appealing for information and footage that could assist their investigation into a fire that severely damaged a three-storey block of flats.
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service went to the blaze in Balmoral Drive, Borehamwood, at 15:21 BST on Friday.
It affected 21 flats, with no reports of any injuries, but residents are still in temporary accommodation.
"We believe a bonfire, started close to the flats, was the cause of the fire," said Det Insp Beth Hanna.
"However, we are fully investigating the circumstances of what happened and I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the events leading up to it.
"I would also be keen to receive any footage of the fire that people may have captured as this would also be useful to the investigation."
The roof of the block partially collapsed during the fire.
All occupants at the Clarion Housing Association-owned building were accounted for at the time.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Financial Group ("Choice" or the "Company") announced today that Michael J. Andersen joined its team as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Andersen joins the Company with over 37 years of experience in the insurance industry, having held key executive and operational leadership roles, including 20 years as a partner at William Gallagher Associates, and most recently as the President of AssuredPartners' New Jersey-based lawyer's practice and wholesale operations. His expertise lies in both managing large, regional accounts and serving the P&C, Employee Benefits, and Risk Management needs of middle market companies in the tech, biotech, financial services, healthcare, and energy sectors.
Andersen will provide leadership and oversight to all agency operations and be a member of the executive team. He will concentrate on accelerating the Company's organic growth and integrating new partner agencies as Choice expands. "Michael is a seasoned and trusted leader, and I am confident in his capacity to help advance the Company's initiatives and realize our long-term goals. He fits very well with our team and culture, and given his impressive track record of achievement, we believe he is the right person to lead our operations," said Bob Hilb, CEO of Choice.
"We are thrilled to have Michael join as President and COO," said Sean Eagle, Partner at Northlane Capital Partners. "His experience in the insurance industry and background as a successful operating executive will be extremely helpful as the Choice platform grows."
"The opportunity to join Choice is an honor, and I am very excited to be on the team. Given the talented and dedicated team members, the focus to provide top-tier service to our clients and our strong growth trajectory, I am extremely confident in our future success ahead," commented Andersen.
About Choice Financial Group: Choice Financial Group is a leading insurance agency with institutional capital support from Northlane Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm managing more than $1 billion of committed equity capital. Choice is expanding its market presence through organic growth initiatives and targeted investments. Choice is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and has 18 offices in eight states.
For agency partnership opportunities, contact:
Bob Hilb, CEO
804-564-9625
bob.hilb@choiceins.com
For media inquiries, contact:
Elizabeth Grimes
elizabeth.grimes@choiceins.com
757-926-0463
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many, life feels like a series of hills and valleys—but what if you were able to climb to your peak and stay there? In his new book, notable organizational development expert and endurance athlete Bryan Gillette shares insight and tools from a diverse set of high-achievers to create the ultimate 'how to' on reaching your professional summit.
After interviewing more than one hundred high-achieving executives and athletes, Gillette developed the five pillars of the EPIC Performance framework so that readers could walk their own path to doing the impossible. The five pillars are:
- Envision
- Plan
- Iterate
- Collaborate
- Perform
"Few leaders are good in all five pillars," says Bryan Gillette. "They are good at two, maybe three. But they know how to compensate for their gaps and have a mindset that allows them to succeed anyhow. This book provides practical tools around all five pillars."
He spent over eighteen months interviewing people who had reached their professional peak, were accomplished ultradistance endurance athletes, or, in some cases, both. He found that these high-achievers had a holistic mindset to succeed. Both groups demonstrated the ability to predict the future, push themselves, and persevere.
"Those featured in EPIC Performance are the type who when someone says, 'That's impossible,' they make it possible," says Gillette.
Gillette knows what it is like to reach a peak. He has successfully completed many physical and mental challenges while also reaching several 'summits' in his career. He is a former HR executive and the founder of Summiting Group—a consulting firm that helps leaders and teams reach optimal performance. Gillette is also a dedicated endurance athlete and has cycled across the United States, run 8-marathons back-to-back, and ridden his bicycle 300 miles in one day. From managing multimillion-dollar projects with hundreds of employees to running 205 miles around Lake Tahoe in 76 hours, Gillette knows how to achieve extraordinary results.
Filled with timeless practical advice, unforgettable stories, and expert-tested exercises that will reorient any reader's daily life from average to epic, EPIC Performance is a must-read, no-nonsense guide to achieving the impossible.
EPIC Performance is on sale now from Amplify Publishing and other retailers. Learn more at www.EPICPerformances.com
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PLYMOUTH, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 Today, Inc. revealed that FrontRunnerHC has been recognized on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, for the 4th consecutive year. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Microsoft, Chobani, Intuit, Patagonia, Under Armour, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"It's such an honor to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the 4th year in a row, especially after earning a spot on Inc. magazine's 2022 list of "America's Best Workplaces". Our success is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team, our incredible lab and healthcare clients who continue to place their trust in us, and our extensive network of industry-leading partners," said John (JD) Donnelly, CEO and Founder of FrontRunnerHC.
"Our mission to help clients improve their bottom line to fuel their ability to provide mission-critical care while enhancing their patients' experience motivates us daily. We are always working to positively transform healthcare in ways that most people haven't even thought about," adds Donnelly.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid challenges such as labor shortages and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Together, these companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, Inc. editor-in-chief. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
FrontRunnerHC's data automation platform helps healthcare organizations maximize reimbursement while also enhancing their patients' experience with instantaneous access to patient demographic, insurance, and financial information as early as possible and often as needed. FrontRunnerHC finds, verifies, and fixes patient information in real-time and at any point during the care journey, leveraging its access to the largest payer network in the industry. Defining the patient experience as the clinical journey + the financial journey™, FrontRunnerHC helps address the challenges that jeopardize both the organization's ability to get paid and their patients' experience. In addition to the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, FrontRunnerHC has been recognized on Inc. magazine's 2022 list of "America's Best Workplaces" and Boston Business Journal's 2022 Fast 50 list, ranking 10th among the 50 fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts.
Contact:
John Donnelly, FrontRunnerHC
Phone: 508-746-5500
Email: information@frhc.com
Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
About Inc.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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NEW YORK — After a string of arrests and erratic behavior that spanned Hawaii to Vermont, “Flash” actor Ezra Miller said they have begun treatment for “complex mental health issues.”
The 29-year-old Miller, who identifies as non-binary, issued a statement late Monday. On Sept. 26, Miller is due to appear for arraignment in Vermont Superior Court after being cited for felony burglary in Stamford, Vermont. Authorities last week said Miller had taken several bottles of alcohol from a residence while the homeowners weren't present.
“Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment," Miller said in a statement. "I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.”
Miller was arrested twice earlier this year in Hawaii, including for disorderly conduct and harassment at a karaoke bar. The second incident was for second-degree assault.
The parents of 18-year-old Tokata Iron Eyes, a Native American activist, earlier this year filed a protection order against Miller, accusing the actor of grooming and other inappropriate behavior with their child as a minor from the age of 12. Tokata Iron Eyes has disputed that.
Representatives for Miller have not responded to requests for comment on those allegations or previous arrests.
Miller's personal troubles have been a particularly pressing issue for Warner Bros. and DC Films. After appearing in several “Justice League” movies as the Flash, Miller stars in an upcoming standalone film about the speedy superhero due out next summer. Principal photography on “The Flash” was completed last year. David Zaslav, chief executive of Warner Bros. has said that the studio is committed to releasing the film. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/ezra-miller-apologizes-mental-health-treatment/507-645162e6-853b-4bbb-aa8f-5b7f44d214c5 | 2022-08-16T14:42:25Z | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/ezra-miller-apologizes-mental-health-treatment/507-645162e6-853b-4bbb-aa8f-5b7f44d214c5 | false |
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