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While cannabis seed genetics have been improving for decades, new technology and genetics are taking the cannabis cultivation world by storm, with one company, in particular, leading the charge…
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It was only a few short years ago that a whole new technology hit the world of cannabis cultivation - autoflowering cannabis plants. With some marked differences to your everyday photoperiods, for years they were classed as an inferior option. But, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the guys over at Fast Buds (among others), autos are now a more than viable option for home growers and commercial operators alike. Fast Buds have led the charge, and global awards are showing how far ahead of the pack they really are.
In the past year alone they have taken out top honors for:
Best Seedbank - India/Sativa Trade 2022
Best Autoflower - Cosecha Cup 2022
Best Sativa Strain - Autoflowering World Cup 2022 for Gorilla Punch Auto
Best Autoflowering Seed Bank - Growdiaries Poty Cup 2022
And while awards are not the be-all and end-all, they do provide us with some pretty concrete evidence of where the top producers are currently at. Fast Buds have been able to consistently take out the top awards across the multiple categories that autoflowering strains are judged upon, year after year.
The "Best Autoflower" at Cosecha Cup is one of the most coveted and highly sought-after prizes in the auto breeding world as it covers a seed bank's entire range and not just one specific cultivar. They also took out "Best Autoflower Breeder" in the growdiaries.com by a huge margin, among other awards in the same competition. The growdiaries.com awards are voted on by the wider growing community and not just a panel of judges which adds a massive amount of legitimacy. They also took out the top FIVE spots in the "Best Novelty Autoflowering Strain 2022" category.
In the past 5 years, Fast Buds have truly secured their place as the world leader in autoflowering seeds and are one of the longest-standing seed companies to be working on developing these special plants. Over 12 years ago they saw the potential that many other seed companies could not, and have since worked tirelessly to produce the very best in autoflowering genetics. From a humble garage operation to one of the largest and most trusted seed producers in the autoflower world, Fast Buds have exceeded even their own expectations.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP, a class action law firm dedicated to representing shareholders nationwide, is investigating a potential breach of fiduciary duty claim involving the board of directors of Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY).
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The official start date for sports betting in Kansas may be revealed soon.
According to betkansas.com, they have confirmed the official launch date with the Kansas Lottery and the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. The date for the announcement will be Aug. 18, 2022.
Betkansas.com goes on to say that Sportsbooks in Kansas will likely have the opportunity to start accepting wagers as soon as the Sept. 8 date that lawmakers set out when the bill that legalized sports betting was put forward earlier this year. No official start time has been made public yet, however.
An unnamed source reportedly told betkansas.com about the start date on the condition that they remain anonymous. The announcement on the sports betting start date will come in the early afternoon on Thursday, according to betkansas.com.
To read the full article on the announcement from betkansas.com, click here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/officials-set-to-reveal-kansas-sports-betting-launch-date-report-says/ | 2022-08-18T13:11:52Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/officials-set-to-reveal-kansas-sports-betting-launch-date-report-says/ | false |
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tris Pharma, Inc. ("Tris") a fully integrated pharmaceutical company with a robust portfolio of CNS products announced today the decision by the US District Court for the District of New Jersey to uphold the validity of various patents relating to QuilliChew ER® (methylphenidate hydrochloride) extended-release chewable tablets, for oral use, CII.
The decision further holds that a generic methylphenidate product proposed by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., incorporated in its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) will infringe the asserted Tris patents. In particular, the Court found that "Tris has shown by a preponderance of the evidence that all valid asserted claims … were infringed by Teva's ANDA product". The ruling prevents Teva from launching generic versions of QuilliChew ER until the expiration of Tris's patent portfolio providing exclusivity until August 2033.
"The decision of the District Court not only confirms the validity and infringement of our QuilliChew ER patents, but also validates the innovative nature of our LiquiXR® technology which we utilized to develop QuilliChew ER and our other branded ADHD medications." said Ketan Mehta, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tris Pharma. "This victory will confirm exclusivity for a key portfolio product and support ongoing innovation to address unmet needs in ADHD patients."
QuilliChew ER is approved for treatment of ADHD in people 6 years and older. See products' Approved Use and Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning about Abuse and Dependence, below.
QuilliChew ER is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it contains methylphenidate that can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines or street drugs. Keep QuilliChew ER in a safe place to protect it from theft. Never give your QuilliChew ER to anyone else because it may cause death or harm them. Selling or giving away QuilliChew ER may harm others and is against the law. See additional important safety information below.
Tris is a fully integrated, innovation-driven CNS company that provides a differentiated approach to target unmet medical needs, including the application of novel technologies designed to enhance patient benefits across therapeutic categories. Tris's CNS portfolio includes treatments for pain; addiction; spasticity in multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy; narcolepsy; and ADHD. For more information, please visit www.trispharma.com and www.trismedical.com.
APPROVED USE
QuilliChew ER is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant prescription medicine used for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in people 6 years and older. QuilliChew ER may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people with ADHD.
It is not known if QuilliChew ER is safe and effective in children under 6 years of age.
QuilliChew ER is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep QuilliChew ER in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away QuilliChew ER may harm others and is against the law. Tell your physician if you, your child, or any family members have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.
QuilliChew ER should not be taken if you or your child are allergic to methylphenidate hydrochloride or any of the ingredients in QuilliChew ER, or are taking or have taken within the past 14 days an anti-depression medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or MAOI.
QuilliChew ER can cause serious side effects. Tell the doctor:
- if you or your child have heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems. This is important because sudden death has occurred in children 6 to 17 years old with heart problems or defects, and sudden death, stroke, and heart attack have happened in adults. Your doctor should check you or your child carefully for heart problems before starting QuilliChew ER. Since increases in blood pressure and heart rate may occur, the doctor should regularly check these during treatment. Call the doctor right away if you or your child have any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking QuilliChew ER.
- if you or your child have mental problems, or a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression. This is important because new or worsening behavior and thought problems or bipolar illness may occur. New symptoms such as seeing or hearing things that are not real, believing things that are not true, being suspicious, or having new manic symptoms may occur. Call the doctor right away if there are any new or worsening mental symptoms during treatment.
- if you or your child have circulation problems in fingers and toes (called peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's phenomenon). Fingers or toes may feel numb, cool, painful, sensitive to temperature, and/or change color from pale, to blue, to red. Call the doctor right away if any signs of unexplained wounds appear on fingers or toes while taking QuilliChew ER.
- if your child is having slowing of growth (height and weight); Your child should have his or her height and weight checked often while taking QuilliChew ER.
- if you or your child develop painful and prolonged erections (priapism), seek medical help right away. Priapism has occurred with methylphenidate (QuilliChew ER). Because priapism can cause long-lasting damage, it should be checked by a doctor right away.
- if you or your child have phenylketonuria (PKU). QuilliChew ER contains phenylalanine as part of the artificial sweetener, aspartame. The artificial sweetener may be harmful to people with PKU or who are allergic to phenylalanine
- if you or your child are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if QuilliChew ER will harm your unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you or your child become pregnant during treatment with QuilliChew ER.
- if you or your child is breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. QuilliChew ER passes into breast milk. You or your child should not breastfeed while you are taking QuilliChew ER.
Common side effects of methylphenidate products include:
Talk to your doctor if you or your child have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking QuilliChew ER.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see Full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning about Abuse and Dependence, and Medication Guide.
QuilliChew ER® and LiquiXR® are registered trademarks of Tris Pharma, Inc. ©2022 Tris Pharma, Inc. All rights reserved.
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American farmers are killing their own crops and selling cows because of extreme drought
Nearly three quarters of U.S. farmers say this year's drought is hurting their harvest — with significant crop and income loss, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, an insurance company and lobbying group that represents agricultural interests.
Video above: 'Really, really, dry;' Farm shows struggle of growing in drought
This year's drought conditions are taking a harder toll than last year's, as 37% of farmers said they are plowing through and killing existing crops that won't reach maturity because of dry conditions. That's a jump from 24% last year, according to the survey.
July was the third-hottest on record for the U.S. and ranked in the top 10 for every state in the West except for Montana, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly weather and crop bulletin ending the week of Aug. 6 reported "rapidly intensifying drought gripped the central and southern Plains and mid-South, depleting topsoil moisture and significantly stressing rangeland, pastures, and various summer crops."
The AFBF estimates nearly 60% of West, South and Central Plains are experiencing severe drought or higher this year.
"The effects of this drought will be felt for years to come, not just by farmers and ranchers but also by consumers. Many farmers have had to make the devastating decision to sell off livestock they have spent years raising or destroy orchard trees that have grown for decades," said Zippy Duvall, AFBF president.
The AFBF survey was conducted across 15 states from June 8 to July 20 in extreme drought regions from Texas to North Dakota to California, which makes up nearly half of the country's agricultural production value.
In California — a state with high fruit and nut tree crops — 50% of farmers in the state said they had to remove trees and multiyear crops due to drought, the survey revealed, which will affect future revenue. And 33% of all U.S. farmers said they've had to do the same, nearly double the number from last year.
Video below: How drought is impacting Christmas tree crops
Selling off herds
Farmers in Texas are being forced to sell off their cattle herds earlier than normal due to extreme drought — as water sources dry out and grass burns up. Farmers in the Lone Star state reported the largest reduction in herd size, down 50%, followed by New Mexico and Oregon at 43% and 41% respectively.
"We haven't had this kind of movement of cows to market in a decade, since 2011, which was our last really big drought," said David Anderson, a professor of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M told CNN last month.
Access to water for livestock has been a key issue for farmers and ranchers this year, with 57% reporting local restrictions on water use, compared to 50% of farmers last year. Key water sources in places like Lake Mead and Lake Powell — which are running below 30% of their full capacity — typically provide water to 5.5 million acres of land in seven western states according to the AFBF.
On Tuesday, the federal government announced the Colorado River will operate in a Tier 2 shortage condition for the first time starting in January. That means means Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will have to further reduce their water usage from Colorado River.
High inflation makes it harder for ranchers to salvage their land. The cost of diesel is falling but is still high, making it significantly more expensive to truck in additional water than in years past. The price of fertilizer for grass and crops and feed for animals also remains expensive.
Consumer impact
U.S. consumers can expect to spend more on certain food products because of the drought, according to the report.
"For cattle and beef, once the market processes the excess animals sent to slaughter and has a smaller breeding herd to operate off of- [price increases] could be six months to well over a year. For specialty crops it could be immediate upon harvest," said Daniel Munch, an economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Fruits, nuts, and vegetables overwhelmingly come from states that with high levels of drought. But farmers have been forced to forgo planting or destroy orchards. This will "will likely result in American consumers paying more for these goods and either partially relying on foreign supplies or shrinking the diversity of items they buy at the store," the report states.
For example, California grows 80% of the world's supply of almonds — limiting other places U.S. consumers can buy the popular nut. And shifting where almonds can grow is not easy — as the crop needs a specific climate and soil.
"In general, the outlook for the 2022 crop volume is more pessimistic than a month ago and much more than two months ago," a July report from The Almond Board of California notes. The key culprits were drought, low water supply, and the removal of orchards.
The Bureau of Labor Statistic's August inflation report shows U.S. consumers are spending 9.3% more on fruits and vegetables from a year ago. | https://www.4029tv.com/article/american-farmers-are-killing-their-own-crops-and-selling-cows-because-of-extreme-drought/40920919 | 2022-08-18T13:13:46Z | https://www.4029tv.com/article/american-farmers-are-killing-their-own-crops-and-selling-cows-because-of-extreme-drought/40920919 | true |
WatchBox strengthens mission to educate and entertain collectors with arrival of renowned watch journalist
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchBox, the leading platform for collectible timepieces, today announced the arrival of Jack Forster as the company's Global Editorial Director. Since its 2017 founding, WatchBox has established itself as the definitive resource for collectors of rare and complicated timepieces. The company's curated inventory is complemented by a team of trusted advisors, an international footprint, and a dynamic media program. Forster is charged with broadening the scope and diversity of editorial content and contributing to WatchBox's video strategy and global event culture.
Forster comes to WatchBox from Hodinkee where he served first as managing editor, then as editor in chief since 2015. He spent the prior seven years as part of Revolution Magazine, first as group technical and features editor, and then as editor in chief for the magazine's US edition. His editorial credits in watch journalism are extensive, including the book Cartier Time Art: Mechanics Of Passion, and his formative years in the watch community were spent as a participant in online newsgroups and as a moderator on ThePuristsPro.com. Forster's style of storytelling and intrinsic understanding of watch industry dynamics will be valuable as WatchBox strengthens its commitment to education.
"Content and context are everything when it comes to the emotional connections we form with watches," shared WatchBox Executive Chairman Danny Govberg. "Throughout his career, Jack has drawn generations of collectors deeper into conversations of collectability and a brand's story. He was part of Revolution during the renaissance of print journalism, at Hodinkee throughout the dawn of digital publishing, and we're honored for him to join us for this next chapter, as we take video and digital content to the next level."
Video content has been a dominant focus at WatchBox, with the prowess of Tim Mosso and the company's resident experts fueling the success of its media channels. With the support of WatchBox's marketing and creative divisions, Forster, Mosso, and the broader WatchBox team will continue to educate and engage the global watch community.
"WatchBox is a fast-growing and dynamic industry leader not only in the pre-owned watch space, but also in creating cutting-edge video content designed to inform, educate, and entertain serious watch enthusiasts," said Forster. "It's an honor to join the team, and I look forward to participating in continuing growth on the strong foundation already in place."
WatchBox is the world's leading platform for collectible luxury timepieces, founded in 2017 by Justin Reis, Tay Liam Wee, and Danny Govberg. The company offers a curated selection of timepieces by the most respected watch brands as well as emerging independent watchmakers through a managed inventory model, all certified authentic and backed by a two-year global warranty. With the support of trusted advisors, a dynamic media platform, digital infrastructure, and offices and showrooms worldwide, WatchBox delivers white-glove service at scale to a vibrant global community of collectors.
Learn more at www.thewatchbox.com.
PRESS CONTACT Caroline Kallman Joffe | caroline@wbgcorporate.com | +1 717 951 2259
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The contract signed with the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation will initially provide the Government of Ukraine with the full capabilities for one of ICEYE's satellites already in orbit.
HELSINKI, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in persistent monitoring with radar satellite imaging, has signed a contract with the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation which will provide the Government of Ukraine with ICEYE's Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging capabilities.
As part of the agreement, ICEYE will transfer full capabilities of one of its SAR satellites already in orbit for the Government of Ukraine's use over the region. The SAR satellite will be operated by ICEYE. In addition, ICEYE will provide access to its constellation of SAR satellites, allowing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to receive radar satellite imagery on critical locations with a high revisit frequency.
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation has focused its efforts on fundraising money for the needs of Ukraine's Armed Forces, including the recent acquisition of four Bayraktar drones.
"ICEYE owns the most developed radar satellite imaging technology in the world as of today," says Serhiy Prytula, founder of the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation. "This agreement is a significant step in responding to the Government of Ukraine's urgent request for critical earth observation data and it will greatly benefit our Armed Forces."
"With this agreement, ICEYE further builds on its efforts to provide objective data and technological support to Ukraine," says Rafal Modrzewski, CEO of ICEYE. "We firmly believe SAR technology and its capabilities will continue to add significant value to the Government of Ukraine, now enabled by the work of the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation."
Owning the world's largest SAR satellite constellation, ICEYE delivers proven and reliable Earth Observation solutions and is the only organization in the world to offer the rapid delivery of high-precision SAR satellites and data to its customers, allowing them to take full control of their mission.
At any given time, most of the Earth is covered in clouds or darkness. Unlike traditional Earth observation satellites, ICEYE's small radar imaging satellites can form high-resolution images of areas of the Earth in daylight, at night, and through cloud cover. In other words, they can collect images and data from any part of the Earth multiple times a day, with the necessary reliability for critical decision making. ICEYE has successfully launched 21 spacecraft to date and operates the world's largest fleet of commercial SAR satellites.
ICEYE delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on earth. Owning the world's largest synthetic-aperture radar constellation, the company enables objective, data-driven decisions for its customers in sectors such as insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring and finance. ICEYE's data can be collected day or night, and even through cloud cover. For more information, please visit www.iceye.com.
Since 2014, Serhiy Prytula has been volunteering to supply the Ukrainian army. At the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, he expanded the efforts to the scale of the Charity Foundation to help the military. During the war, the Foundation raised more than 53 million USD (over 2 billion UAH) in donations. The Foundation is one of the biggest war effort charities in Ukraine. It purchases drones, optics, vehicles, communications equipment, and tactical medicine for the military on the front line as well as supplies humanitarian aid for the areas affected by Russian attacks. Since the start of the Foundation has helped supply hundreds of combat units.
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A-Level and GCSE results: What happens if it does not go to plan?
By Neve Gordon-Farleigh
BBC News, East
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As envelopes are torn open and websites refreshed on A-Level results day, young people are anxiously finding out whether they can take the next big step in their lives. But what happens if it does not go to plan? With GCSEs and other results also due this month, three people whose career journeys did not go as expected tell us how their paths in life have taken twists and turns, but have gone from strength to strength.
'I'm living my 10-year dream'
"When I got my UCAS offer I actually declined it on the spot because it was too expensive," says Victoria Wright from Milton Keynes.
Growing up, the 26-year-old always wanted to work in the fashion industry and applied to Bournemouth University to study a degree that would help her get her dream job.
But coming from a working class background, she says she did not want to "burden" her parents with the financial difficulties of going to university.
"My aim was always to go into the beauty industry, into the fashion industry and presenting... that was what I always wanted to do," she says.
After taking several jobs in retail and hospitality, the skills she learned helped her gain a job as a junior buyer in the engineering sector.
But during one of the Covid-19 lockdowns she decided to download the TikTok app and started posting videos.
"I had the biggest vision board you'll ever see in your life," she says.
Starting out by posting fashion videos in her bedroom, she now collaborates with brands as an influencer and presenter and works in an industry she always wanted to be a part of.
"I'm living my 10-year dream," says Victoria, who now boasts 700,000 online followers.
"I feel like when you don't have the qualifications it can be quite difficult to push your way into the fashion industry.
"But if you've got passion and drive it really radiates to your audience."
Her advice to young people is: "Whatever is meant to be will be, and without taking anything away from people who have worked really hard… a piece of paper does not define you as a person and that piece of paper does not determine that worth."
'This is the most rewarding job in the world'
Kit Brown, a 23-year-old primary school teacher from Luton, never started off wanting to become a teacher. He always aspired to become a footballer.
A promising young player, he was snapped up by Luton Town, but five years ago his dream was shattered after he became injured and he ended up being released by the club.
He says the decision was "really hard to take" and he found it tough picking himself back up after he was convinced he could go professional.
After making the heart-breaking decision to quit football for good, and feeling the weight of expectation on his shoulders, he studied for his A-Levels and went to Hertfordshire University to study primary school teaching.
"I've always had a passion for helping younger children and helping people learn and that passion has stayed inside of me," he says.
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After an "incredible" first placement, he says he was left feeling like "this is what I want to do with my life, this is the most rewarding job in the world".
He has set up a social media account to "break the stereotype" that primary teaching is just for women.
"If I've inspired one person and especially a young male to think about having a career in primary school teaching, then I think that's worth its weight in gold," he says.
His advice to young people finding themselves at a crossroads, is: "Just because things don't work out the way you wanted to initially, it doesn't mean something can't blossom into something that will change your life."
'If I can do it then anyone can'
If you had asked Charlotte Cliffe five years ago if she would be at university, she would have said "absolutely no way".
At the age of 38, she is now in her second year at university studying for a nursing degree.
"I left school at 16. I didn't want to go to university, I just wanted to go out and get a job," she says.
The 38-year-old, from Hertfordshire, fell pregnant with her first child after meeting her husband and "parked any idea of a career" to bring up her children.
Without any A-Levels, she did not know whether university was a possibility.
But an access to learning course introduced her back into education where she learned how to write essays and prepared her to take the next step of going to university.
She says: "When I started looking into it, there was an access to nursing course and that was done via distance learning… it meant I could study at home."
After completing her course, she applied to the University of Bedfordshire and was offered a place to study nursing through the clearing team.
After her father was taken ill, she says seeing the "fantastic care from the community and hospice nursing teams" was what inspired her to become a nurse.
She says her advice to young people would be: "If I can do it at 38 with three children then anyone can.
"There have been obstacles along the way... but I've proved to myself there are ways around it."
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for PSTV, MNMD, AMC, RIGL, and GBOX.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- PSTV: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=PSTV&prnumber=081820221
- MNMD: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=MNMD&prnumber=081820221
- AMC: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=AMC&prnumber=081820221
- RIGL: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=RIGL&prnumber=081820221
- GBOX: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=GBOX&prnumber=081820221
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InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alerts are based on our proprietary scoring methodology. Each stock is evaluated based on short-term technical, long-term technical and fundamental factors. Each of those scores is then combined into an overall score that determines a stock's overall suitability for investment.
InvestorsObserver provides patented technology to some of the biggest names on Wall Street and creates world-class investing tools for the self-directed investor on Main Street. We have a wide range of tools to help investors make smarter decisions when investing in stocks or options.
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Attendees will Learn How to Leverage the Latest Data and Technology Approaches to Understand Audiences, Scale their Business, and Drive Business Performance in a New Addressable World
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the digital media and marketing trade association, today announced the final schedule for this year's IAB Audience Connect: Find. Engage. Measure. Optimize., taking place September 13-14 in NYC. Main stage presentations will be live-streamed exclusively on IAB.com.
"We are living in a world that is already dealing with signal loss and lost identifiers, so regardless of delays in third-party cookie deprecation, media buyers and brand marketers must refocus and re-evaluate their go-to-market approaches, now," said David Cohen, CEO, IAB. "This year, Audience Connect is designed to help advertisers utilize data and technology to understand their audiences holistically, build long-term, cross-channel strategies, and build durable plans for 2022, 2023, and beyond. It is a must-attend event, as the industry faces impending regulation, an evolving technology landscape, and a dynamic economy."
This year's Audience Connect is curated for agency strategists, buyers, planners, and marketers to successfully engage consumers, measure, and optimize media campaigns in a privacy-compliant manner within a rapidly changing advertising ecosystem.
Day one will lay the foundation by exploring the intersection of people and identity with data and technology. The event will cover multiple addressability solutions for the deprecation of third-party cookies and identifiers, including first-party data, cohort segmentation, and contextual signals. Additionally, attendees will learn how to leverage technology to harness multiple data sets across various platforms and channels for creative/content, audience insights, media mix modeling, and attribution.
The second day is devoted to innovation and inspiration: addressing creativity in a world where marketers must be strategic to stand out from competition, as well as innovating with new technologies and tools vital for marketers to stay current and aware.
Presenting companies include Neustar, Spectrum Reach, Twitch, Yahoo and more.
Additionally, on September 13th, IAB will be releasing the second part of its 2022 State of Data report, focusing on how brands, agencies, and publishers are approaching addressability and first-party data in preparation for the loss of third-party cookies and identifiers.
IAB 2022 Audience Connect: Find. Engage. Measure. Optimize. Schedule
All times are in EDT; Speakers and timing are subject to change. For up-to-the-minute agenda, refer to the website.
To view the full IAB Audience Connect: Find. Engage. Measure. Optimize. 2022 agenda, speakers, and updates, please visit: https://www.iab.com/events/iab-audience-connect-2022/
The Interactive Advertising Bureau empowers the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy. Its membership comprises more than 700 leading media companies, brands, agencies, and the technology firms responsible for selling, delivering, and optimizing digital ad marketing campaigns. The trade group fields critical research on interactive advertising, while also educating brands, agencies, and the wider business community on the importance of digital marketing. In affiliation with the IAB Tech Lab, IAB develops technical standards and solutions. IAB is committed to professional development and elevating the knowledge, skills, expertise, and diversity of the workforce across the industry. Through the work of its public policy office in Washington, D.C., the trade association advocates for its members and promotes the value of the interactive advertising industry to legislators and policymakers. Founded in 1996, IAB is headquartered in New York City.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. – A variety of healthcare workers will be trained for locations in rural Southside and Southwest Virginia, thanks to this funding.
On Wednesday, the Virginia Rural Health Association announced over $1.5 million in funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network Program.
VRHA said they will use the grant to train around 110 new healthcare workers, including Community Health Workers, doulas, LPNs, Peer Recovery Specialists, and other similar positions at the associate degree level or below.
Through the training, the public health safety net in rural Southside and Southwest Virginia will be strengthened, according to VRHA, and also increase career opportunities in those areas.
Not only that, but the VRHA said it will also increase access to care and resources in those rural communities with residents in need of a wide variety of services, including prenatal care and recovery services.
Partnering organizations will recruit people to participate and coordinate with local community colleges to assure scholarship eligibility, according to the release. Those organizations include New River-Mt Rogers, Blue Ridge, and Western Piedmont Workforce Development Boards, while Carilion Clinic and Sovah Health will serve as trainee sites.
The release said that the project will target certain areas in the Southside and Southwest regions of Virginia that are experiencing shortages.
All of the targeted areas have Mental Health Professional shortages, four of the six hospitals in the areas offer no services for labor and delivery, and the other two have no certified doulas., according to the VRHA.
The project will target the following areas, according to the release:
- Franklin
- Giles
- Henry
- Pittsylvania
- Rockbridge
- Tazewell
- Danville
- Martinsville
- Lexington
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MANCHESTER, N.H. – Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday implored fellow Republicans to stop lashing out at the FBI over the search of Donald Trump’s Florida home and denounced calls by some of the former president's allies to defund the FBI, saying that was “just as wrong” as a push by Democratic activists to shift money from police.
Pence also said he would give “due consideration” if asked to testify before the House committee investigating the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
His pleas for restraint come as law enforcement officials warn of an escalating number of violent threats targeting federal agents and government facilities since agents last week searched Mar-a-Lago as part of the Justice Department's investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from Trump's estate earlier this year.
Speaking in New Hampshire, Pence said he has been troubled by what he called the politicization of the FBI. He also said the Justice Department and Attorney General Merrick Garland should be more forthcoming about what led authorities to conduct the search.
But Pence, who is trying to stake out his own political path as he and Trump both consider 2024 presidential campaigns, also had a message for the GOP.
“I also want to remind my fellow Republicans, we can hold the attorney general accountable for the decision he made without attacking the rank-and-file law enforcement personnel at the FBI,” he said at the Politics & Eggs event, a breakfast gathering at St. Anselm College for business leaders that has become a customary stop for White House hopefuls in the early-voting state.
“The Republican Party is the party of law and order,” Pence continued. “Our party stands with the men and women who stand on the thin blue line at the federal and state and local level, and these attacks on the FBI must stop. Calls to defund the FBI are just as wrong as calls to defund the police.”
Trump and some other Republican lawmakers have tried to capitalize on the search by portraying it as an act of political persecution and an attack on the rule of law.
For the onetime political allies, their paths diverged on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of angry Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an effort to stop Congress’ formal certification of Joe Biden’s presidential victory. Trump denounced his vice president, who was presiding over the Senate, for refusing to object or delay the certification — something Pence had no power to do. A fake gallows was constructed on the National Mall, and people who broke into the Capitol chanted, “Hang Mike Pence! Hang Mike Pence!"
Before Wednesday, Pence had refused to say whether he would engage with the House committee investigating the insurrection if the panel requested his testimony.
“If there was an invitation to participate, I would consider it,” Pence said, adding he would first reflect “on the unique role” he was serving as vice president.
“It would be unprecedented in history for a vice president to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill, but as I said, I don’t want to prejudge,” he said. “If ever any formal invitation was rendered to us, we’d give it due consideration.”
A committee spokesperson declined comment on Pence’s remarks.
The committee and Pence’s team have had an open line of communication since Pence's former chief of staff, Marc Short, agreed to testify in private in December 2021 after receiving a subpoena. Short was at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and accompanied Pence as the then-vice president fled the Senate chamber and hid from rioters who were calling for his hanging.
In Short's recorded testimony, aired at the committee's public hearings this summer, he described attending White House meetings before the insurrection during which Trump allies discussed ways to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
At one point, Trump had banned Short from the White House grounds because Short objected to the pressure on Pence to reject the legitimate election results.
Committee members so far have not decided to seek Pence's testimony, saying that Short and former Pence lawyer Greg Jacobs have provided investigators with plenty of evidence.
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Associated Press writer Farnoush Amiri in Washington contributed to this report.
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Republicans in the Legislature blocked an attempt by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to overturn the law. Yet there's disagreement inside the GOP over how to move forward when they return to the state Capitol in January.
The state's powerful Republican Assembly speaker, Robin Vos, supports reinforcing the exception for a mother's life and adding protections for instances involving rape and incest. Others, including GOP state Rep. Barbara Dittrich, say the law should stay as it is, without exceptions for rape and incest.
For decades, Republicans like Vos and Dittrich appealed to conservative voters — and donors — with broad condemnation of abortion. But the Supreme Court's decision is forcing Republicans from state legislatures to Congress to the campaign trail to articulate more specifically what that opposition means, sometimes creating division over where the party should stand.
Dittrich says consensus among her Republican colleagues on an alternative to the 1849 law would be a “tremendous challenge.”
“We once heard that the Democrats were the big-tent party," she said in an interview. "Now I would say the Republican Party is more the big-tent party on some of these issues.”
Of course, supporters of abortion rights are now a distinct minority in Republican politics. Just two GOP members of Congress — Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine — publicly support passing legislation to reinstate the protections of a woman's right to choose that the Supreme Court struck down in overruling Roe v. Wade. In Colorado, U.S. Senate candidate Joe O'Dea is the rare Republican running this year who backs codifying Roe.
But the debate over even a limited set of circumstances in which abortion could be legal spurred some division within the GOP in Wisconsin and elsewhere.
In Indiana, after a decade of stalled legislation on abortion, empowered Republicans passed the first near-total abortion ban since the Supreme Court ruling. But even that measure drew dissent within the GOP. Exemptions for rape and incest up to 10 weeks prevailed after 50 Republicans joined with all Democrats to include them.
Still, 18 Republicans voted against final passage of the bill, with roughly half saying the bill went too far and the rest saying it was too weak.
In South Carolina, meanwhile, Republicans have spent decades curtailing abortion access and there is ongoing discussion about a near-total ban. But some in the legislature voiced concern about pushing the current six-week ban further and urged deceleration, particularly after seeing voters in Kansas spike a ballot measure that would have allowed the legislature there to ban abortion.
“It’s like you are playing with live ammunition right now,” Republican Rep. Tom Davis told The Associated Press.
The Supreme Court ruling paved the way for severe abortion restrictions or bans in nearly half the states. Nine states currently have laws banning abortion from conception, with three more — Tennessee, Idaho and Texas — set to take effect on Aug. 25. Three states — Georgia, South Carolina and Ohio — have laws banning abortion when fetal cardiac activity is detected, at about six weeks. Florida's law bans abortion at 15 weeks, and Arizona's will as of Sep. 24.
Some experts say the inconsistency among Republicans about how to move forward underscores how new the debate is — and how unprepared the party was for it.
“Historically, GOP candidates and policy makers were in a politically convenient spot when it came to being ‘pro-life,’” University of Denver political science professor Joshua Wilson told the AP in an email.
Until Roe was overturned, Republican-controlled states could introduce legislation to dismantle abortion access, knowing that federal courts bound by the law at the time would block the most aggressive regulations. That and the issue’s lower salience among Democratic and moderate voters, Wilson noted, “were linked guardrails against political backlash.”
The rejected ballot measure in Kansas surprised advocates on both sides, not only because it was defeated by a 20-percentage-point margin but also because turnout surged, driven by voters who weren’t participating in the Republican primary. Prioritization of abortion and women's rights is growing among abortion rights supporters, and Democrats are seeking to capitalize on the shift by campaigning on the issue and pushing for ballot measures in other states.
Polling shows the most extreme anti-abortion laws are at odds with the American public and even most Republicans.
The July AP-NORC poll showed Republicans are largely opposed to abortion “for any reason” and at 15 weeks into a pregnancy. But only 16% of Republicans say abortion generally should be “illegal in all cases.”
Most Republicans said their state should generally allow a pregnant person to obtain a legal abortion if the child would be born with a life-threatening illness (61%), the person became pregnant as the result of rape or incest (77%) or if the person’s health is seriously endangered (85%).
A majority of Republicans, 56%, also said their state should generally allow abortion at six weeks into a pregnancy.
GOP politicians may begin to face pressure to satisfy their base’s most conservative anti-abortion opponents — they want total abortion bans — and the moderate or independent voter, who is more accepting of abortion at early points in the pregnancy and in extenuating circumstances.
That’s led some candidates to pivot from hard-line positions in their primaries to more diffuse rhetoric ahead of their general election in purple states. In Arizona, the Republican candidate for governor, Kari Lake, who said during the primary that “abortion is the ultimate sin” and abortion pills should be outlawed, punted to the Legislature when asked about the specifics of abortion policy after she won.
When he was running to be Georgia Republicans’ nominee for the U.S. Senate, Herschel Walker was unequivocal in his support for an outright abortion ban with no exceptions. Now that he is the nominee running in a tight general election contest, he’s more circumspect. When asked plainly whether he’d vote for an absolute prohibition in a Republican-controlled Senate, Walker demurred.
“That’s an ‘if,’” Walker said, telling reporters he won’t entertain such a hypothetical scenario “right now.”
Back in Wisconsin, Evers, who is up for reelection this year, has consistently vetoed anti-abortion legislation brought forth in recent years by the Republican legislature. The Republican candidate for governor, Tim Michels, who won the Republican primary last week, said during his campaign that the state’s 1849 law is “an exact mirror” of his position; he doesn’t support exceptions for rape or incest.
The July AP-NORC poll showed 55% of moderate and liberal Republicans said abortion in general should be legal in all or most cases and 39% said abortion should be illegal in most cases. Just 5% said abortion should be illegal in all cases.
But even among conservative Republicans, only 24% say abortion should be illegal in all cases; 60% of conservative Republicans said abortion should be illegal in most cases.
The subject is increasingly the focus of ads for Democratic candidates for the U.S. House and Senate this summer, while it’s tapered off in ads for Republican candidates, according to analysis by the Wesleyan Media Project. Democrats are painting Republicans as extreme on abortion, hoping to see the issue win over voters in the midterm elections.
“If we want to be relevant to the debate, there’s got to be some negotiation. If we draw a hard line, we may be on the outside looking in in legislative chambers and in Congress,” said Republican strategist Jason Roe.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser said the overturning of Roe democratizes the process of regulating abortion and it’s up to each state to come to a consensus “where it’s very likely that the true believers on both sides will not get what they want,” she said.
Still, to Dannenfelser, “every single law that’s passed is a gain for the pro-life movement because for almost 50 years, we had nothing,” she said. “It’s more than we had, and so that’s how I look at it.”
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Fingerhut reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Bill Barrow in Athens, Georgia; Jeffrey Collins in Columbia, South Carolina; Jonathan J. Cooper in Phoenix; and Tom Davies in Indianapolis contributed to this report.
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NAIROBI – Ethiopia’s government is criticizing as “unethical” the statement by the World Health Organization’s director-general that the crisis in the country’s Tigray region is “the worst disaster on Earth” and his assertion that the lack of attention from global leaders may be due to Tigrayans’ skin color.
The spokeswoman for Ethiopia’s prime minister on Thursday told journalists that the comments by WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus were “unbecoming of such a high-profile position.” Billene Seyoum suggested that Tedros, himself an ethnic Tigrayan, should recuse himself from his post if he wants to talk that way.
She spoke a day after the WHO chief in an emotional statement at a press briefing asserted that the 6 million people in Tigray have been “under siege” for the last 21 months because of the conflict that erupted there in late 2020 between Ethiopian and Tigray forces.
“I haven’t heard in the last few months any head of state talking about the Tigray situation anywhere in the developed world. Anywhere. Why?” Tedros asked. “Maybe the reason is the color of the skin of the people in Tigray.” Earlier this year, he asked whether the world’s overwhelming focus on Russia’s war in Ukraine was due to racism, although he acknowledged the conflict there had global consequences.
Ethiopia’s conflict has serious regional implications, with the potential to destabilize the strategic and sometimes turbulent Horn of Africa region.
Very little humanitarian aid was allowed into Tigray after Tigray forces retook much of the region in June 2021, and humanitarian workers and local health workers described people starving to death and basic medical supplies running out.
Aid has started flowing more substantially in the past few months amid international mediation efforts, but the deliveries are widely described as inadequate to meet the needs of the millions of people essentially trapped there. Aid groups say major shortages of fuel to deliver supplies remain.
The resumption of basic services and banking remains a key demand of the Tigray leaders. On Thursday, the prime minister’s spokeswoman said “an operable environment needs to happen” for the return of those services, including safety guarantees for service workers in the region.
She also noted a government proposal for “peace talks in the coming weeks” and stressed they must be without preconditions. She accused the Tigray leaders of “looking for excuses to avoid these peace talks."
She dismissed Tigray forces' allegations of new attacks by Ethiopian forces as “a mechanism to deflect” discussions on the peace process.
Ethiopia’s government has said it is willing to hold talks “any time, any place” but led by its preferred mediator, the African Union special envoy.
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The Caregility Cloud™ and Eko Connect integration addresses virtual care gaps by providing a more comprehensive physical exam experience to care teams and patients
EATONTOWN, N.J. and OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caregility, an enterprise telehealth platform company, and Eko, the market leader in stethoscopes for telehealth, today announced an integration partnership. Caregility's cloud platform now seamlessly integrates with Eko's smart stethoscopes and software, enabling users of Caregility's iConsult application to perform high-quality auscultation (heart, lung, and other body sounds) on patients during a virtual physical exam.
"Our partnership addresses a key component missing from most virtual exams – auscultation. The ability for care teams to easily and accurately assess a patient's body sounds in real-time will have a meaningful impact on our hybrid care delivery models, including telenursing, telerounding, tele-ICU, and at-home care," said Peter McLain, Chief Strategy Officer and SVP of Business Development at Caregility. "Eko's unparalleled digital stethoscope sound quality and waveform visualization software will build clinician confidence, reduce workflow friction, and ultimately improve patient outcomes."
This partnership integrates Eko Connect, Eko's suite of telehealth APIs, with Caregility Cloud™. Caregility's award-winning telehealth solution now has access to live-streaming stethoscope sounds with real-time phonocardiogram (PCG) and electrocardiogram (ECG)* waveform visualization within a familiar interface. The integration is compatible with Eko's complete line of smart stethoscopes, including the CORE Digital Stethoscope Attachment, 3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope, and DUO ECG + Digital Stethoscope.
During an iConsult virtual care session, care teams can quickly and easily collaborate to perform a complete stethoscope examination on a patient. Users wirelessly connect an Eko stethoscope directly with a Caregility APS telehealth device or tablet with just one touch. This streamlined workflow eliminates additional workflow complexities and allows the care team to stay within Caregility's iConsult application to focus on conducting a high-quality virtual visit.
"Caregility and Eko share a mission to provide healthcare professionals and institutions with technologies that enable them to give their patients the best care possible, in-person or remote," said Jason Bellet, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Eko. "By marrying our Eko Connect solution with Caregility's virtual care platform, we're redefining the virtual physical exam experience for hundreds of health systems, thousands of clinicians, and millions of patients."
Caregility customers and healthcare institutions interested in integrating Eko into the Caregility telehealth platform can attend an educational webinar on August 25. Learn more about the webinar and partnership at ekohealth.com/caregility.
*ECG data available only with the Eko DUO ECG + Digital Stethoscope
About Caregility
Caregility Corporation is dedicated to connecting patients and clinicians everywhere with its Caregility Cloud™ virtual care platform. Designated as the Best in KLAS Virtual Care Platform (non-EMR) in 2021 and 2022, Caregility Cloud™ powers a purpose-built ecosystem of enterprise telehealth solutions across the care continuum. Caregility provides secure, reliable, and HIPAA- compliant audio and video communication designed for any device and clinical workflow, in both acute and ambulatory settings. Caregility supports more than 1,300 hospitals across dozens of health systems with millions of virtual care sessions hosted annually. From critical and acute, to urgent and emergent, to post-acute and ambulatory, as well as hospital-to-home, Caregility is connecting care everywhere. Follow Caregility on LinkedIn and Twitter at @caregility.
About Eko
Eko, a digital health company, is advancing how healthcare professionals detect and monitor heart and lung disease with its innovative suite of digital tools, patient and provider software, and AI-powered analysis. Its FDA-cleared platform is used by hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide, allowing them to detect earlier and with higher accuracy, diagnose with more confidence, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible. Eko is headquartered in Oakland, California, with over $125 million in funding from Highland Capital Partners, Questa Capital, Artis Ventures, DigiTx Partners, NTTVC, Morningside Technology Ventures Limited, Mayo Clinic, Sutter Health, and others. For more information visit www.ekohealth.com.
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While cannabis seed genetics have been improving for decades, new technology and genetics are taking the cannabis cultivation world by storm, with one company, in particular, leading the charge…
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It was only a few short years ago that a whole new technology hit the world of cannabis cultivation - autoflowering cannabis plants. With some marked differences to your everyday photoperiods, for years they were classed as an inferior option. But, thanks to the hard work and dedication of the guys over at Fast Buds (among others), autos are now a more than viable option for home growers and commercial operators alike. Fast Buds have led the charge, and global awards are showing how far ahead of the pack they really are.
In the past year alone they have taken out top honors for:
Best Seedbank - India/Sativa Trade 2022
Best Autoflower - Cosecha Cup 2022
Best Sativa Strain - Autoflowering World Cup 2022 for Gorilla Punch Auto
Best Autoflowering Seed Bank - Growdiaries Poty Cup 2022
And while awards are not the be-all and end-all, they do provide us with some pretty concrete evidence of where the top producers are currently at. Fast Buds have been able to consistently take out the top awards across the multiple categories that autoflowering strains are judged upon, year after year.
The "Best Autoflower" at Cosecha Cup is one of the most coveted and highly sought-after prizes in the auto breeding world as it covers a seed bank's entire range and not just one specific cultivar. They also took out "Best Autoflower Breeder" in the growdiaries.com by a huge margin, among other awards in the same competition. The growdiaries.com awards are voted on by the wider growing community and not just a panel of judges which adds a massive amount of legitimacy. They also took out the top FIVE spots in the "Best Novelty Autoflowering Strain 2022" category.
In the past 5 years, Fast Buds have truly secured their place as the world leader in autoflowering seeds and are one of the longest-standing seed companies to be working on developing these special plants. Over 12 years ago they saw the potential that many other seed companies could not, and have since worked tirelessly to produce the very best in autoflowering genetics. From a humble garage operation to one of the largest and most trusted seed producers in the autoflower world, Fast Buds have exceeded even their own expectations.
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New video explains what ASE is and why consumers should look for ASE-certified technicians when searching for auto repairs
Leesburg, Va.—The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has partnered with AutoNetTV to produce a video for use in repair facilities waiting rooms. The new video explains what ASE is and why consumers should look for ASE-certified technicians when searching for auto repairs. It also highlights ASE’s 50 years of service to the transportation industry as well as emphasizes the importance of ASE certification for quality repairs.
“We want to thank AutoNetTV for producing this video in recognition of our 50th anniversary and for an excellent job explaining ASE’s mission and value to car owners,” said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. “We invite our industry partners to share this video in their waiting rooms, on their websites and social media platforms. It is a great visual tool to help repair facilities explain how employing ASE-certified technicians benefits their customers.”
For 50 years, ASE has served as an independent third-party organization that upholds and promotes high standards of service and repair through the ASE certification process. The new video covers the storied history of ASE, discusses how the complexity of today’s vehicles require highly trained professionals to perform service and repairs, and covers the broad range of ASE certification testing conducted to validate their knowledge. It also explains how repair facilities that hire ASE-certified technicians can share that information with their customers so they can feel confident they have come to the right place for service.
AutoNetTV pioneered the concept of automotive TV content for installers in 2004 and now has grown to more than 14,000 customers using its award-winning videos to explain service and repair recommendations to their customers. Its content brings customer education and awareness to the forefront, reaching customers, wherever they are, with informative videos. To see a list of solutions to improve customer communications, visit www.autonettv.com.
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By mid-January, LeBron James could be the NBA’s scoring king.
The NBA schedule was released Wednesday, all 1,230 games that are set between Oct. 18 and April 9 taking place in four countries with Mexico and France playing host to regular-season contests along with the U.S. and Canada.
There are the usual highlights — Stephen Curry and Golden State will raise another title banner on opening night, as is the NBA’s customary perk for champions; a five-game slate of games on Christmas yet again; the traditional games in Atlanta and Memphis as part of the leaguewide commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year brought a twist, with Election Day now a newly created off day in the NBA.
And now that the list of games is out, the numbers show that James could catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the final two weeks of January — assuming James doesn’t have to miss games and scores at his usual pace. James enters this season No. 2 on the all-time list, 1,325 points behind Abdul-Jabbar.
“We have obviously a very large ecosystem of league office staff, team staff, players, arena staff that are truly driving to this process,” said Evan Wasch, who, along with Gene Li and Tom Carelli, is on the NBA team of executives who build the schedule. “So, we are just one small piece.”
Wasch, Li and Carelli spent weeks putting a 1,230-piece jigsaw puzzle together, mindful of things like team wishes to have games on certain dates, total miles traveled, even carbon footprint.
The big headline from their work: Teams will travel a bit less, about 5% fewer miles in the air on average over last season.
The NBA made that happen by adding to the instances of teams having no travel between road games, something that’ll happen 88 times this season — up 66% from last season. There are 55 instances of teams playing consecutive road games against the same opponent, and 33 instances of teams playing two games in a row against the two teams from Los Angeles or New York.
Add it all up, and NBA teams will combine to fly about 50,000 fewer miles this season.
“There’s a player health component, and there’s also a sustainability component there,” Wasch said. “That’s a 5% decrease from where we’ve been. We’ll take it.”
Among the countless storylines entering the season is James, and his pursuit of more NBA history.
If he continues scoring at his typical pace — 27 points per game for his career, 30 points per game last season for the Los Angeles Lakers — he would need between 44 and 49 games to pass Abdul-Jabbar.
Games 44 through 49 for the Lakers fall in the second half of January. They happen to be at home for most of that stretch, a coincidence since it precedes the annual spot in the calendar where the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers need to vacate their home arena while it gets ready to play host to the Grammy Awards.
Other revelations from the schedule:
BACK-TO-BACKS
Minimizing the instances of having games on back-to-back days is still a point of emphasis for the NBA, and the average number of them dipped another 1.5% this season — the average going from 13.5 per team last season to 13.3 per team this season.
Since 2014, the average is down 31.1%. Teams faced an average of 19.3 of them per season then.
No team has fewer than 12 back-to-backs this season. No team has more than 15.
ATTENDANCE RECORD
The San Antonio Spurs’ magic number on Jan. 13 — 62,047.
If the Spurs’ game against Golden State that night draws at least that many fans, it’ll set an NBA regular-season record. The Spurs will play that game in San Antonio’s Alamodome, not their typical arena, and it’ll be set up to accommodate at least 65,000 fans.
The biggest crowd at an NBA regular-season game is 62,046, who gathered to watch Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls meet the Atlanta Hawks at the Georgia Dome on March 27, 1998.
The biggest crowd in league history was 108,713, that group gathering for the 2010 All-Star Game at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in North Texas.
The Alamodome record for an NBA game is 39,554 on June 18, 1999, when New York visited San Antonio for Game 2 of that year’s NBA Finals.
INTERNATIONAL REACH
The NBA has scheduled 45 games that will be shown live in prime time across Europe, the Middle East and Africa on Saturdays and Sundays.
Many of those games feature at least one prominent international player, including two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic of Denver, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee, reigning scoring champion Joel Embiid of Philadelphia and All-NBA first-teamer Luka Doncic of Dallas.
INTERNATIONAL GAMES
San Antonio has a “home” game against Miami in Mexico City on Dec. 17. Detroit has a “home” game with Chicago in Paris on Jan. 19.
WELCOME BACK
Some prominent NBA names missed the entirety of last season for a variety of reasons. Among those who were in that group and are expected back this year, assuming they’re ready to go when their teams play Game 1:
Kawhi Leonard and John Wall, now teammates with the Clippers, would open their season Oct. 20 — a “road” game against the Lakers.
Denver’s Jamal Murray would return Oct. 19 at Utah. Brooklyn’s Ben Simmons and New Orleans’ Zion Williamson also would be in line to come back Oct. 19 when the Nets host the Pelicans.
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To celebrate "Waffle Week" festivities, Dash has partnered with New York's Iconic Wafels & Dinges for waffle giveaway
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dash, the industry-leading waffle maker and healthy living kitchen brand, is leveling up National Waffle Day by introducing their first-ever "Waffle Week" beginning August 21-27, 2022. The week-long celebration will include a new product drop, deals on their best selling waffle makers, giveaways and free waffles.
To kick off festivities, Dash will expand their line of waffle makers with the first-ever Flip Belgian Waffle Maker – now widely available. Perfect for breakfast and dessert anytime any day, the waffle maker heats up quickly and evenly creates delicious, fluffy Belgian 6.5" waffles. Once heated, just pour the batter, flip and enjoy! Cleanup is also made easy with dishwasher safe Drip Tray and compact, upright storage.
"As the number one waffle maker brand*, we're excited to celebrate with waffle fans far and wide by sharing our love for these delicious treats," said Evan Dash, StoreBound Founder and CEO. "Dash is famous for its Mini Waffle Maker and continues to expand with over 20 waffle products available. With lots of creative designs and easy-to-use makers, we're sure everyone can enjoy a waffle with Dash this Waffle Week."
In celebration of National Waffle Day on August 24th, Dash has joined forces with the creator of New York's iconic and artisanal Belgian waffles, Wafels & Dinges to give away 200 waffles with any choice of the famous "dinges" (which translates to "toppings") when code "DASH" is used in-person at the Bryant Park location, at the corner of 6th Avenue and 42nd Street in Manhattan. The festivities can continue at home with Dash's new Flip Belgian Waffle Maker to create delicious waffles in your own kitchen and enjoy with your favorite toppings.
"We love making waffles and Dash is #1 in waffle makers – seemed like the perfect partnership. Both our brands started in New York and have garnered significant fandom nationwide, so celebrating our unique, authentic Belgian wafel dough and their best-selling waffle makers on National Waffle Day just fits!" says Thomas DeGreest, Found and CEO of Wafels & Dinges.
As an added bonus to the new Flip Belgian Waffle Maker product release and Wafels & Dinges partnership, Dash will also be surprising fans throughout "Waffle Week" with the following:
- Promotions and deals on their best-selling waffle makers on bydash.com and at retailers nationwide, including Target, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Belk and Amazon.
- A chance to win a Delish by Dash bundle, including items from the Delish by Dash collection, a Waffle Bite Maker, set of Lightweight Cast Iron pans, and more.
To stay up to date on the latest from Dash, visit www.bydash.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
About Dash
Dash is committed to helping people make healthy, unprocessed food at home. Grounded in the belief that taking small steps every day to live a healthier life and eating whole, natural foods can make a big impact, Dash provides the tools and content to help consumers make delicious and healthy meals at home. That's what living unprocessed is all about.
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Fairport Wealth continues its regional expansion with the addition of a $350 million team specializing in tax-aware wealth management services and retirement-plan consulting
CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hightower today announced that it has facilitated a merger for Fairport Wealth, a Hightower advisory business in Cleveland, Ohio. A team led by Brian Geary, an advisor in Buffalo, N.Y. with $350 million in assets under management (AUM), will join Fairport Wealth's growing business of wealth management professionals, bringing Fairport's total AUM to $3.3 billion.
Mr. Geary and his team specialize in tax-aware wealth management for high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan consulting for corporations. The business will operate in Buffalo under the Fairport Wealth brand name. Prior to joining Fairport, the team operated as part of Linwood Investment Advisors in Buffalo.
With the addition of Mr. Geary's team, Fairport Wealth will have 4 offices across the Midwest and surrounding regions with 55 employees, including 28 advisors, serving nearly 1700 families. Fairport Wealth serves executives, business owners and other affluent individuals to help them reach their life goals, with specific offerings for women and those in transition. Fairport President Matt Logar said, "Brian's care for his clients and their families was apparent from our very first conversation. We are excited to gain his skillset on our team and help bolster his successful practice to serve and inspire clients for generations to come."
"For the past three years, our practice has grown organically at a rate of 15%," Mr. Geary said. "It was becoming clear that, to grow it further, we needed to join a well-resourced entity that could provide us with scale, operational support and a suite of services tailored to our affluent clients. At Fairport, we'll gain access to a deep bench of investment and tax knowledge, with a direct line to Hightower's National Trust Company and estate planning services. At the same time, our business-owner clients will benefit from Hightower's support for client companies undergoing a sale, merger or capital-raise."
"Brian and the team are an excellent fit for Fairport Wealth, with its dedicated culture of supporting advisors serving sophisticated clients," said Hightower Chairman and CEO Bob Oros. "As part of Fairport and the broader Hightower family, Brian and his team will be able to put their focus squarely on serving their clients, while gaining access to institutional-class operational support and value-added services to amplify growth. It was a pleasure overseeing this transaction from start to finish."
The Hightower M&A team has professionals dedicated to helping Hightower advisory businesses execute sub-acquisitions—providing sourcing, valuation, deal structuring, due diligence, legal and regulatory, pre- and post-close integration, and capital resources for transactions. This is Fairport Wealth's third sub-acquisition in the last three years, having added to its expansion regionally. In 2021, Fairport added FMA Advisory of Harrisburg, Pa., and in 2019, Fairport added Leonetti & Associates, an existing Hightower advisory business located in Buffalo Grove, Ill.
In addition to inorganic support, Hightower offers its 130 advisory businesses in 34 states and the District of Columbia a range of services designed to catalyze and accelerate organic growth, including business development consulting, leadership and team development, talent acquisition, marketing support, technology, investment management resources, compliance, accounting, payroll and human resources. Advisors benefit from streamlined access to the Hightower National Trust Company, estate & financial planning, and business management services such as personal CFO, bookkeeping, bill pay and tax preparation for their clients.
As of June 30, 2022, Hightower's assets under management (AUM) were $108.4 billion, and assets under administration were approximately $132.6 billion.
Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Learn more about Hightower's collaborative business model at www.hightoweradvisors.com.
Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. Hightower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment advisor.
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BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NuvoAir, a digital health company focused on complex patients, initially targeting respiratory conditions, has shared results of its U.S. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pilot. Initial data demonstrate the value of NuvoAir's virtual-first clinical service to effectively engage patients, reduce hospitalizations, and improve quality of life.
Following its success with the National Health Services (NHS) in the United Kingdom, NuvoAir piloted this new solution in the U.S. market in an effort to better support the over 15 million people diagnosed with COPD. According to the American Lung Association, COPD is the 3rd disease-related cause of death in the U.S.; and it is costly to all those involved.
NuvoAir aims to address key challenges in COPD care by marrying technology and human touch, resulting in the delivery of continuous and proactive care. Data collected from home monitoring devices (including NuvoAir's proprietary Air Next spirometer and Aos inhaler sensor) are connected to the NuvoAir Home app, empowering patients to follow their health trends. Applying leading guidelines to algorithms, NuvoAir's clinical teams analyze results and tailor care for each patient.
The pilot, conducted from 2021-2022 with rural populations from a pulmonary clinic in Indiana and primary care clinic in Kentucky, demonstrated success in engagement and patient reported outcomes. Of patients surveyed, 80% reported fewer COPD-related hospitalizations after enrolling, 60% reported fewer exacerbations, and 87% reported improved quality of life. During the pilot, NuvoAir enrolled 74% and successfully onboarded 56% of the targeted population. On average, individuals completed a home SpO2 reading every 2 days to measure blood oxygen saturation levels, performed spirometry lung function tests every 9 days, and completed a symptom survey every 15 days, indicating strong patient engagement in the solution.
NuvoAir provides a virtual-first omni-channel clinical service experience for complex patients where COPD is the leading condition. The solution includes both clinical stratification by risk and exacerbation history as well as engagement stratification by technical capability, ensuring that even the most complex individuals without smartphones can benefit from the solution. NuvoAir Care Coordinators coach COPD patients to use award-winning home monitoring technology and provide health education and early interventions, which help to keep patients out of the hospital. Patients are managed with proven clinical protocols tailored to their individual needs. When a red flag is detected (such as a biomarker, trend of biomarkers, self-report, or medication adherence issue), they are quickly evaluated by clinical team members.
"Through our solution we capture and assess ongoing data, see signals and identify trouble spots and intervene before the patient heads to an office visit or emergency room. Our solution seamlessly supports patients through their journey with COPD. Tailored personalization of care is at the heart of our solution, all delivered at scale," said Michael Zagami, Chief Product Officer at NuvoAir.
A recent white paper outlines the numerous challenges in providing treatment and adequate patient support, which result in frequent severe—and often avoidable— exacerbations. The majority of costs are from hospitalizations due to exacerbations, driving projected healthcare costs for COPD patients in the U.S. to nearly $50 billion a year. People with COPD are also often managing comorbidities. In fact, in Medicare alone, 49% of patients with COPD have five or more other conditions.
"We are transforming the way the healthcare system better supports patients living with COPD. Our results in the U.S. validate what we have seen previously in the U.K. with thousands of patients with respiratory conditions," shares NuvoAir's Chief Medical Officer, Eric Harker, MD, MBA, MPH.
For more information about NuvoAir's COPD pilot, read the white paper here.
On August 25th, NuvoAir will lead a panel, hosted by AHIP, to further discuss the solution and pilot findings. Visit this link to learn more and register.
NuvoAir is a digital health company that focuses on complex patients, initially targeting respiratory conditions. NuvoAir offers a virtual-first clinical service solution that delivers continuous, proactive care by combining best-in-class remote monitoring technology with proprietary biomarkers, deep clinical expertise, and a data-driven infrastructure. Care coordinators and coaches from NuvoAir work in close collaboration with both patients and the care infrastructure of risk-bearing partners to integrate NuvoAir's technology and data to enable personalized care for each member. NuvoAir's patient-centric approach also underlies its clinical trials solution. By bringing the trial to the patient's home, NuvoAir can dramatically improve the experience, reducing the burden for both patients and study sites. More information can be found at www.nuvoair.com.
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, has announced the start of sales at Morgans Meadows, offering five new home collections and premier amenities at a competitive price. The new Lennar homes will sit within the 250-acre Morgans Meadows masterplanned community, located in the western suburbs of metro San Antonio.
"Our new homes at Morgans Meadows offer all the benefits buyers look for, including beautiful floorplans with designer touches, the latest technology features, and premier community amenities. Students will attend great schools, and families will have access to close-by conveniences that make life extra enjoyable," said Lennar Division President Brian Barron. "It will be a wonderful place to make a lifetime of memories."
Homes at Morgans Meadows range from 1,016 to 3,036 square feet, with two to five-bedroom plan options. The home exteriors are designed with a selection of siding, brick, or a combination. The one- and two-story designs are from Lennar's popular Cottage, Watermill, Barrington, Brookstone, and Westfield collections. Each features generous living and kitchen spaces and resort-style master suites.
All homes are ENERGY STAR certified and come with Lennar's signature Everything's Included® program, where the homebuilder's most popular options and upgrades are built into the base price of the home. At Morgans Meadows, this includes granite countertops, designer cabinetry, GE® stainless steel appliances, and a host of other carefully curated interior touches.
Pricing begins in the $200,000s.
Residents of Morgans Meadows will have exclusive access to the community's future pool, park, and playground.
Morgans Meadows is minutes from neighborhood shopping centers, dining, and a short drive to attractions such as Sea World theme park, Medina Lake, and Government Canyon State Natural Area. It is also less than 20 miles from Lackland Air Force Base.
The award-winning Northside ISD School District will serve children living at Morgans Meadows.
The Morgans Meadows Welcome Home Center and sales office is scheduled to open this fall at 14233 Penny Run, San Antonio, Texas. For more information, call (210) 393-8095 or visit the Morgans Meadows Community Website or www.lennar.com.
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit lennar.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Police Association (NPA) filed an amicus brief in support of a Preliminary Injunction against New York state's "Concealed Carry Improvement Act" (CCIA).
The lawsuit was filed by Ivan Antonyuk and Gun Owners of America.
In a quick response to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v Bruen, the state of New York passed a comprehensive gun control law, CCIA, that will eviscerate 2nd Amendment civil rights in New York if enacted.
Contrary to the decision by SCOTUS the new law prohibits permitted concealed carry in most public places and creates scenarios where carrying concealed can be an unknowing violation of the law. Further, the new law replaces the subjective standard of having to prove a special need for 2nd Amendment rights, which was struck down by the court, with the subjective standard of having to prove possession of the moral character needed for 2nd Amendment rights. Moral as defined by who?
If allowed to go into place as law, the Second Amendment will be a legal fiction in the fourth most populous state in our union, even though the nation's highest court just told us all, explicitly, that the Second Amendment is not a legal fiction but a full partner with the other "Bill of Rights" guarantees such as freedom of speech.
While firearms in the wrong hands are a serious concern for law enforcement, unconstitutionally keeping firearms out of the hands of law-abiding citizens seeking to provide for the safety of themselves and their loved ones is just as bad. While the National Police Association supports the police, it does not support a police state, where law-abiding citizens are at minimum prevented from self-defense and at maximum turned into criminals by way of vague and unconstitutional laws.
The CCIA is bad for safety; it is bad for public policy; it is bad for law enforcement; it is bad for the rule of law. Most importantly it is patently unconstitutional and the Plaintiff's sought declaratory and injunctive relief should be granted in advance of the flawed act's enactment date.
NPA spokesperson Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith stated, "A number of studies suggest that objective concealed carry regimes, and not the subjective, arbitrary regime put in place by the CCIA—can both lower violent crime and reduce the number of officer fatalities in many jurisdictions." For this reason, plus those articulated in the Plaintiffs, Complaint and Motion for Preliminary Injunction, the NPA supports Plaintiffs' effort to have this Court declare the CCIA unconstitutional under the text of the Second Amendment and the principles recently articulated in Bruen.
The National Police Association is represented by Robert S. Lafferrandre of Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, L.L.P., of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The NPA's amicus brief can be read here: https://nationalpolice.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Amicus-Curiae-Brief-of-National-Police-Association-in-ANTONYUK-GUN-OWNERS-OF-AMERICA-v-BRUEN.pdf
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MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military said Thursday that it has deployed warplanes armed with state-of-the-art hypersonic missiles to the country’s Kaliningrad region, a move that comes amid soaring tensions with the West over Moscow’s action in Ukraine.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said three MiG-31 fighters with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles arrived at the Chkalovsk airbase in the Baltic Sea enclave as part of “additional measures of strategic deterrence.”
The ministry said the warplanes will be put on round-the-clock alert.
A video released by the Defense Ministry showed the fighters arriving at the base but not carrying the missiles, which were apparently delivered separately.
The deployment of Kinzhal missiles to Kaliningrad as Russia’s campaign in Ukraine nears the sixth-month mark appeared intended to showcase the Russian military’s capability to threaten NATO assets. The region borders NATO members Poland and Lithuania.
Moscow has strongly criticized the deliveries of Western weapons to Ukraine, accusing the U.S. and its allies of fueling the conflict.
The Russian military says the Kinzhal has a range of up to 2,000 kilometers (about 1,250 miles) and flies at 10 times the speed of sound, making it hard to intercept. Russia has used the weapon to strike several targets in Ukraine.
Kaliningrad’s location has put it in the forefront of Moscow’s efforts to counter what it described as NATO’s hostile policies. The Kremlin has methodically bolstered its military forces there, arming them with state-of-the-art weapons, including precision-guided Iskander missiles and an array of air defense systems. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/russia-deploys-hypersonic-missiles-to-its-baltic-exclave/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-08-18T13:42:02Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/russia-deploys-hypersonic-missiles-to-its-baltic-exclave/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | false |
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified Restoration Inc., a San Diego-based company specializing in mold, fire, and water damage restoration, has announced it will offer Alert Labs' leak and flood prevention technology. Designed to detect and prevent major water incidents before they occur, Alert Labs products have prevented millions of dollars in asset damage since their launch.
Damage caused by water leaks result in $10 billion/year in property losses, according to The American Insurance Association. With climate change, water damage and the associated costs are on the rise. Certified Restoration owner Michael Fahouris wants to help building owners avoid these increasing costs. "Restoring 10,000s of damaged properties has shown us just how expensive water damage events can be, and we've seen how effective Alert Labs' products are in preventing these kinds of scenarios".
Alert Labs' smart sensors protect high-value assets in commercial, multi-residential, medical, government and educational buildings. The manager of a multi-story residential tower in San Diego claims "Since installing the Alert Labs products 6 months ago, we have caught over 10 potentially disastrous leaks, and have already recouped the cost of our investment."
Alert Labs line of leak detection technology features flood, water flow, and humidity sensors as well as an automatic water shut-off valve. These devices monitor building environments and send alerts to the user's phone or computer for leaks, unusual water usage, abnormal temperature, and humidity. Real-time alerts allow property managers and building engineers to take fast action before small events become costly issues.
Within 3 seconds of detecting water, Alert Labs' flood sensor sends alerts to users' devices via cellular connection. With customizable hot and cold thresholds for temperature alerts, the flood sensor minimizes damage from temperature changes as it guards against water damage.
Alert Labs' cellular-based water flow sensors strap onto water meters. Using artificial intelligence, the sensors map out each building's unique water usage patterns and send alerts about unusual water usage. The automatic water shut-off valve works in conjunction with the water flow sensors and can automatically or remotely stop water flow before a larger issue may occur.
Alert Labs' products can be installed in less than one day. The process requires no tools, pipe cutting, wifi, or wired networks. Jordan Edl, Alert Labs' Senior Director of Business
Development, says "We are proud to have Certified Restoration as a partner to sell and install the full range of AlertAQ products in Southern California."
Certified Restoration has been helping commercial and residential property owners throughout San Diego remediate damage caused by fire, water, and mold for over 28 years. Their one-hour emergency response and expertly trained technicians, has made them San Diego's leading choice in emergency restoration with
Alert Labs was founded in 2015 and provides award-winning water intelligence and HVAC monitoring solutions with their technologies proudly manufactured and designed in North America.
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NEW YORK (AP) — One skyscraper stands out from the rest in the Manhattan skyline. It’s not the tallest, but it is the skinniest — the world’s skinniest, in fact.
The 84-story residential Steinway Tower, designed by New York architecture firm SHoP Architects, has the title of “most slender skyscraper in the world” thanks to its logic-defying ratio of width to height: 1-to-23 1/2.
“Any time it’s 1-to-10 or more that’s considered a slender building; 1-to-15 or more is considered exotic and really difficult to do,” SHoP Architects founding principal Gregg Pasquarelli said. “The most slender buildings in the world are mostly in Hong Kong, and they’re around 17- or 18-to-1.”
The 60 apartments in the tower range in cost from $18 million to $66 million per unit, and offer 360-degree views of the city. It’s located just south of Central Park, along a stretch of Manhattan’s 57th Street known as “Billionaires’ Row.”
At 1,428 feet (435 meters), the building is the second-tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere, second to the nearby Central Park Tower at 1,550 feet (470 meters). For comparison, the world’s tallest tower is Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which stands at 2,717 feet (828 meters).
Steinway Tower is so skinny at the top that whenever the wind ramps up, the luxury homes on the upper floors sway around by a few feet.
“Every skyscraper has to move,” Pasquarelli said. “If it’s too stiff, it’s actually more dangerous — it has to have flexibility in it.”
To prevent the tower from swaying too far, the architects created a counterbalance with tuned steel plates. And while the exterior has the de rigueur reflective glass, it also includes a textured terracotta and bronze facade that creates wind turbulence to slow the acceleration of the building, Pasquarelli said. About 200 rock anchors descend at most 100 feet (30 meters) into the underlying bedrock to provide a deep foundation.
Steinway Tower has a long history as the former location of Steinway Hall, constructed in 1924. JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group bought the building in 2013, and now they’re looking to the future.
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DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ARMM Inc. (OTCQB: ARMM) (the "Company" or "ARMM") announced today that it has entered into a binding letter of intent with Current Energy and Renewables Corp. ("CER") a supplier of renewable and traditional energy to commercial and industrial clients in deregulated markets. CER was established in 2017 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
David Coburn, CER's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "This strategic combination allows the Company to leverage select ARMM shareholders who have created significant value within the global energy spectrum and help accelerate and expand CER's footprint within deregulated energy markets."
Mark Lawson, Armm's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our existing shareholder base has deep expertise within the full energy spectrum. Sustainability and renewable energy is a key part of the energy transition story at a juncture where we are at the doorstep of a global energy crisis."
Armm's single largest shareholder, Clarion Finance Pte Ltd ("Clarion") has a history of significant value creation within the full energy spectrum:
- Clarion was an early investor in InterOil Corp (IOC) which drilled the largest vertical onshore gas well in the world, and was subsequently acquired by ExxonMobil for $2.5 billion.
- Pacific LNG Operations Ltd. was incorporated by Clarion in order to hold a direct interest in the concessions in Papua New Guinea (PNG), and subsequently sold its interest in the PRL-15 gas field in 2014 for USD $900 million plus further payments.
- Pacific Rubiales (PRE) has become the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production company in Colombia in just five years. The company was co-financed by Clarion in 2008.
CER is supported by a multi year credit facility from Boston Energy Trading and Marketing (BETM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corp of Japan. With the backing of BETM, CER is developing long term Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs) in wind, solar and storage as part of its energy transition strategy.
In 2022, CER received the Public Utilities Commission approval in Pennsylvania and is completing the licensing process with the major utilities in Pennsylvania, allowing it to execute renewable and traditional energy contracts. CER also initiated the approval process to expand an reach into New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Texas as part its national expansion strategy.
Upon closing of the transaction, the combined entity, which will retain the name of Current Energy & Renewables Corp., will be led by seasoned chief executive officer, David Coburn, Founder, and CEO of the current CER.
Transaction Overview
Under the terms of the business combination, CER will combine with a subsidiary of ARMM, and will become a publicly traded entity under the name "Current Energy and Renewables Corp." The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022, subject to, among other things, the approval by Armm stockholders, satisfaction or waiver of the conditions stated in the business combination agreement, and other customary closing conditions, including a registration statement being declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and approval by Nasdaq to list the securities of the merged company.
ARMM intends to effect a spin-off of the Company's firearms lifestyle platform, and respective intellectual property ("IP"), through a wholly-owned subsidiary. The newly formed subsidiary, ("NewCo"), will act as the holding company for ARMM's platform and IP. ARMM intends to distribute all the common shares pro rata to the Company's and CER's shareholders of record on closing of the Transaction.
Current Energy and Renewables
Established in 2017 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Current Energy and Renewables provides large and small businesses, government agencies and residential customers with competitively priced electricity, sustainability solutions and exceptional customer service. The Current Energy and Renewables team boasts over 40 years of experience in the international energy industry and is focused on streamlining all components of energy supply.
ABOUT ARMM
ARMM is a firearms lifestyle platform focused on SELF RELIANCE and is disrupting the $51 Billion consumer firearms and rugged outdoor recreational market. The platform includes an app in which users can take safety & training course via the ARMM Academy, access firearms insurance products, firearms related apparel and accessories, and engage with like minded outdoor enthusiasts while gaining exposure to your favorite brands.
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This press release contains statements that involve expectations, plans or intentions (such as those relating to future expansion or financial results) and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's filings. These statements are forward-looking and are subject to risks and uncertainties, so actual results may vary materially. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and other similar expressions. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors not within the control of the company. The company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The company disclaims any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
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Families enjoy Fun Day organised by ACE team
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Local children and their families enjoyed the recent sunshine with a special Fun Day organised by Abergavenny Community Enterprise, reports Jon Davies
Abergavenny Community Enterprise (ACE) is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit organisation that aims to support those in need in the local community.
Their centre on Hillcrest Road in Abergavenny offers advice surgeries and projects and are always on the lookout for new and interesting activities and groups to offer local people.
A range of activities and games including a bouncy castle, inflatable assault courses, ball games and face-painting was available for kids and their families to enjoy.
The Fun day is organised to help raise awareness of the work Abergavenny Community Enterprise do and provide fun and respite for young kids and their families.
The centre is open five days a week from 9.30am-1pm, except for Monday and Thursday afternoons when the centre stays open till 3pm.
Abergavenny Community Enterprise sees 4,000 people in need every year and is open to people from areas outside Abergavenny.
They host a number of services including Citizens Advice Bureau who use the centre to provide advice, help people fill in forms and obtain legal advice.
Several other charities and volunteer groups use the centre to provide services for people in the community who may be struggling including employment and monetary support and guidance, whilst the centre itself runs several different activities including gardening and reading clubs.
The centre also takes food, toys and clothing donations, with a donation table often left outside the centre for people to donate to those in need.
Abergavenny Community Enterprise will be celebrating their 10th anniversary next year, having been set up by volunteer Norma Watkins in January 2013.
ACE receives funding support from local organisations such as Abergavenny Town Council, Monmouthshire Housing Association and Llantilio Pertholey Community council along with other charitable groups.
Abergavenny Community Enterprise’s Fun Day is usually an annual event but this year’s Fun Day was the first since 2019 due to the Covid pandemic.
Local town councillors including Deputy Mayor Anne Wilde were also present at the Fun Day speaking to volunteers and families.
Deputy Mayor Cllr Anne Wilde said: “It was wonderful to see so many families out enjoying the ACE Fun Day in the sunshine, children queuing for face painting, on the bouncy castle and the obstacle course.
‘‘A great community event put on by an organisation that the town council is proud to support.”
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Honor places Quinones among the best criminal defense attorneys in the nation
HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Quinones & Associates, PLLC announced today that firm founder Letitia D. Quinones has been named to the 2023 list of Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and one of the most respected lawyer ranking services in the country.
In her inaugural year on the Best Lawyers list, Ms. Quinones is recognized for her work as a criminal defense attorney. Board Certified in Criminal Defense by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Quinones has spent more than 20 years successfully litigating complex state and federal criminal matters.
Ms. Quinones is also well-respected in the legal community and has gained a reputation for zealous representation and a talent for connecting with juries on a personal and emotional level. Her skill and reputation are two of the reasons prominent and nationally acclaimed Houston attorney Rusty Hardin has partnered with Ms. Quinones. She now serves as Of Counsel with Rusty Hardin & Associates, and the partnership has already seen great success.
"It is my goal every day to use my skills as a litigator to ensure my clients are treated fairly under the law – that they have only the very best legal representation," said Ms. Quinones. "To be recognized for that work is truly an honor. Even more special is that this is based on reviews from my peers – I can't think of anything better."
Best Lawyers recognition is based on peer review and a rigorous vetting process. Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Those who receive high peer reviews then undergo Best Lawyers' thorough verification process. To read more about Ms. Quinones' Best Lawyers honor, visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/america.
About Quinones & Associates, PLLC
Quinones & Associates, PLLC is a Houston-based law firm that specializes in providing its clients with the most aggressive and compassionate legal defense possible. Its founder, Letitia Quinones, has spent more than two decades litigating complex state and federal criminal matters and has earned a reputation for obtaining favorable results in criminal litigation, white-collar criminal defense, and personal injury matters. To learn more about the firm, visit https://www.quinonesandassociates.com/.
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AgTech innovator taps integrated communications and marketing agency to drive global growth and brand awareness
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peppercomm, award-winning, strategic and integrated communications and marketing agency, today announced it has been named global PR agency of record for AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGRI; AGRIW), an AgTech company dedicated to advancing sustainable cultivation and crop processing to yield more nutritious food with limited environmental impact. AgriFORCE selected Peppercomm following a competitive evaluation of several firms.
Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, AgriFORCE is poised to disrupt the agriculture industry by building a portfolio of proprietary AgTech solutions to help growers achieve higher quality and more sustainably produced crops, alongside branded products and ingredients that unlock superior nutrition for consumers. With an agreement to acquire Delphy Group BV and a binding LOI to acquire Deroose Plants NV recently announced, the company's strategic and holistic approach aims to address key challenges facing the agriculture industry.
"We're pleased to work with a company that can have a real impact on our food and our planet," said Steve Cody, CEO of Peppercomm. "The global pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine have significantly affected the food supply chain and accelerated the need for solutions to address these extraordinary challenges. AgriFORCE's IP and expertise are coming to the marketplace at just the right time."
Peppercomm will help AgriFORCE build global brand awareness through an integrated approach that includes strategic counsel, messaging development, thought leadership, earned media and social media, and digital advertising.
"AgriFORCE is excited to partner with Peppercomm as our agency of record," shared Mauro Pennella, President of AgriFORCE Brands and CMO of AgriFORCE Growing Systems. "Peppercomm has strong experience across agriculture, agtech, and consumer brands, including public companies with multinational operations. We are confident that their tight-knit and senior team, with existing industry and media relationships, can bring to life the vision and purpose of AgriFORCE in the months ahead."
About Peppercomm
Peppercomm is an award-winning strategic, integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco and London. The firm, which was recently acquired by Ruder Finn, combines 27 award-winning years of expertise serving blue chip and breakout clients with forward-thinking new service offerings and the freshness of a start-up. This unique mix of experience and energy enables the firm to attract and empower teams with a creative edge, drive, and passion for promoting, protecting, and connecting clients in a fast-changing marketplace. Founded in 1995, Peppercomm has received numerous accolades, including Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC 2021, PRWeek's Best Places to Work 2020, the Agency Elite 100, SABRE Award (Integrated Campaign), PRSA Big Apple (2020, 2019 Winner Integrated Campaign), Platinum PR Awards (Media Relations), PRNews Digital Awards (CSR), the Bulldog PR Awards (Media Relations) and PR Daily's Top Agencies of 2022 among others. For more information visit peppercomm.com.
About AgriFORCE
AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGRI; AGRIW) is an AgTech company focused on the development and acquisition of crop production know-how and intellectual property augmented by advanced AgTech facilities and solutions. Looking to serve the global market, the Company's current focus is on North America, Europe, and Asia. The AgriFORCE vision is to be a leader in delivering plant-based foods and products through advanced and sustainable AgTech solution platforms that make positive change in the world—from seed to table. The AgriFORCE goal: Clean. Green. Better. Additional information about AgriFORCE is available at: agriforcegs.com.
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NFL Quarterback Patrick Mahomes II to Serve as Face of NFL ALL DAY, with Free 2022 Season NFT Featuring Mahomes Available to All New and Current Users
First Public NFL ALL DAY Pack Drop Takes Place Friday, August 19
NEW YORK and VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The National Football League (NFL), the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), and Dapper Labs Inc. today announced that NFL ALL DAY – the exclusive digital video highlight NFT platform – is officially open and available to fans worldwide, just ahead of the 2022 NFL season.
"Today, we welcome fans worldwide to NFL ALL DAY, allowing them to experience their fandom in a new way that bridges the emerging technology of NFTs with our game," said Joe Ruggiero, SVP, Consumer Products at the NFL. "Last year's soft launch of NFL ALL DAY brought in a surge of early adopters who began collecting video highlight NFTs of NFL plays, and we plan to grow the number of users significantly with the official launch of the platform, especially with the addition of Patrick Mahomes as our athlete ambassador."
When fans enter NFL ALL DAY, they will find a next-generation collector experience. Here, they can buy, own and trade officially licensed digital video highlight NFTs (non-fungible tokens) called 'Moments' featuring the greatest and most sought-after NFL plays throughout the season and in NFL history. NFL ALL DAY puts fans into the heat of the gridiron, enabling them to assemble a digital video collection of NFL moments made by the players and teams they love, while also providing them with access to a passionate, like-minded community of fans through both digital and in-person experiences throughout the season.
The first public NFL ALL DAY Series 1 pack drop, dubbed Headliners, will happen Friday, August 19 at 2pm ET. The drop will feature a Derrick Henry Legendary Moment along with plays from Jalen Ramsey, Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Derek Carr and Jonathan Taylor.
"The early success of NFL ALL DAY highlights the power of creating a platform that provides long-term value to the fan experience" said Roham Gharegozlou, Dapper Labs CEO and Co-Founder. "We're excited to welcome the millions of football fans to NFL ALL DAY, and enable them to own a piece of the sport they love as well as join a strong and vibrant community of fellow fans."
As NFL ALL DAY engages the next generation of fans, it will also welcome a next-generation quarterback. Patrick Mahomes II, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, will serve as the face of NFL ALL DAY for the 2022 NFL season, helping to drive fan engagement for the platform with in-product features, events, and more.
"I've always been passionate about emerging tech and how it's improving the fan experience," said Patrick Mahomes II. "NFL ALL DAY is changing the game and I'm excited for fans to have this innovative opportunity to be connected to players in a whole new way."
New and existing users will be able to secure a 2022 NFL Season NFT featuring an image of Mahomes by signing up for NFL ALL DAY. Variations of the Season NFT, which provide proof of participation in NFL ALL DAY for the 2022 season, will be available depending on when users sign up throughout the year.
"Players are at the very heart of NFL ALL DAY's next-level collector experience, further connecting fans to their favorite athletes. Owning a Moment is sharing in the defining and historic performances of the players' careers," said Terése Whitehead, Vice President of Consumer Products & Strategy at NFL Players Inc., the marketing, and licensing arm of the NFLPA. "Along with OneTeam Partners, we're excited for the launch and another exciting season of games."
OneTeam Partners, which is the group licensing partner that leads the NFLPA's digital games licensing business, helped facilitate this deal in collaboration with all parties.
To sign up or learn more about NFL ALL DAY, visit NFLALLDAY.com.
The National Football League Players Association ("NFLPA") is the union for professional football players in the National Football League. Established in 1956, the NFLPA has a long history of assuring proper recognition and representation of players' interests. The NFLPA has shown that it will do whatever is necessary to assure that the rights of players are protected—including ceasing to be a union, if necessary, as it did in 1989. In 1993, the NFLPA again was officially recognized as the union representing the players and negotiated a landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA") with the NFL. The current CBA will govern the sport through the 2030 NFL season.
Dapper Labs, the company behind NFL ALL DAY, uses blockchain technology to bring NFTs and new forms of digital engagement to fans around the world. Since it was founded in 2018, Dapper Labs has given consumer enthusiasts a real stake in the game by bringing them closer to the brands they love, building engaged and exciting communities for them to contribute to, and producing new pathways for them to become creators themselves. Dapper Labs' current studio partners include the NFL, NFLPA, NBPA, WNBA, WNBPA, LaLiga, Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, Genies and UFC. Notable investors in Dapper Labs include Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, Union Square Ventures, Venrock, Google Ventures (GV), Samsung, and the founders of Dreamworks, Reddit, Coinbase, Zynga, and AngelList, among others. For more about Dapper Labs' products and mission, visit dapperlabs.com.
OneTeam launched in 2019 as a joint venture between the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), MLB Players Association (MLBPA), and RedBird Capital Partners to maximize the collective value of athletes' rights through group licensing, marketing, media and other ventures. OneTeam represents a range of commercial business interests on behalf of the athletes of the NFLPA, MLBPA, MLSPA, U.S. Women's National Team PA, WNBPA, NWSLPA, U.S. Rugby PA, and League of Legends Championship Series PA, as well as those of thousands of college athletes. To learn more visit www.joinoneteam.com.
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JCET Performance Hits Another Record High in 1H 2022, Benefiting From Global Resource Optimization
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 8:22 AM CDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
Q2 2022 Financial Highlights：
Revenue was RMB 7.46 billion, an increase of 4.9% year on year. A record high second quarter in the company's history.
Generated RMB 1.04 billion cash from operations. With net capex investments of RMB 0.64 billion, free cash flow for the quarter was RMB 0.4 billion.
Net profit was RMB 0.68 billion.
Earnings per share was RMB 0.39, as compared to RMB 0.54 in Q2 2021.
1H 2022 Financial Highlights：
Revenue was RMB 15.59 billion, an increase of 12.8% year on year, a record high in the company's history.
Generated RMB 2.68 billion cash from operations. With net capex investments of RMB 1.51 billion, free cash flow for the first half of 2022 was RMB 1.17 billion.
Net profit was RMB 1.54 billion, an increase of 16.7% year on year, a record high in the company's history.
Earnings per share was RMB 0.87, as compared to RMB 0.78 in 1H 2021.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, JCET Group (SSE: 600584), a leading global provider of integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing and technology services, announced its financial results for the first half year of 2022. The financial report shows that in the first half of 2022, JCET achieved revenue of RMB 15.59 billion, an increase of 12.8% year on year, and net profit of RMB 1.54 billion, with an overall solid and positive performance.
In 2022, the global IC market showed local fluctuations, and the demand growth for individual applications slowed down. In the face of these market dynamics, JCET upheld its professional and international management strategies, leveraged its rich technology insights and global resource optimization, and focused on technologies and processes such as advanced packaging and high value-added applications, ensuring steady business operations while maintaining a solid upward development trend.
At the same time, JCET overcame the adverse impact of the recurring local COVID-19 epidemic to ensure stable and orderly production while achieving a series of milestones in innovative technology development and manufacturing expansion.
JCET increased its investment in production and technology development in the field of high-performance packaging and achieved new levels of packaging capabilities for chipsets for smartphones. At the same time, revenue from the automotive electronics and computing electronics markets increased significantly compared to the same period last year, showing that the company is continuing to optimize its product portfolio while focusing on markets of high value-added applications. With the cultivation of differentiated competitiveness, the company is building new momentum for further development. JCET's microelectronics wafer-level micro-system integration high-end manufacturing project officially started construction in July, which is an example of JCET's steady advancement of its business strategy in advanced packaging technology and high-end manufacturing. This will greatly enhance JCET's innovation and manufacturing capability to better meet the needs of global customers and to build up the future growth of the company.
Mr. Li Zheng, CEO of JCET said, "Due to the superimposed impact of the domestic epidemic and the fluctuation of the global economic situation, the overheated semiconductor IC market is likely to enter a downward cycle, especially the decline of the domestic cell phone market and consumer market. This will put certain pressure on the capacity efficiency of the company's domestic plants, and the orders from relevant markets are not optimistic. The company will continue to promote lean production and optimization of our product portfolio, and continue to actively invest in technology development and advanced production capacity in the field of high-performance packaging and testing to lay a solid foundation for future stable development."
JCET Group is the world's leading integrated-circuit manufacturing and technology services provider, offering a full range of turnkey services that include semiconductor package integration design and characterization, R&D, wafer probe, wafer bumping, package assembly, final test and drop shipment to vendors around the world.
Our comprehensive portfolio covers a wide spectrum of semiconductor applications such as mobile, communication, compute, consumer, automotive and industry etc., through advanced wafer level packaging, 2.5D/3D, System-in-Packaging, and reliable flip chip and wire bonding technologies. JCET Group has two R&D centers in China and Korea, six manufacturing locations in China, Korea and Singapore, and sales centers around the world, providing close technology collaboration and efficient supply-chain manufacturing to customers in China and around the world.
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On a mission to create functional, hemp based wellness products, innovative pet company expands to offer daily supplements that target pet's health needs launching nationwide August 18th.
RENO, Nev., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Snouts, leading supplier of high quality pet CBD supplements, health products and treats, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their fan-favorite product line with their new Chews + Daily wellness chews launching today.
Super Snouts' newest line of every day wellness products are available in a variety of all-natural recipes made with high-quality ingredients including hemp-derived water-soluble CBD + CBG and other synergistic active ingredients. Masterfully formulated and chemical free, these functional chews are certified by the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) and target specific issues that many pet owners face.
The Chews + Daily Supplements are available in 60ct sized jars (up to 120 day supply) at $74.99 each, in 3 flavorful formulas that address different health needs:
- Digestive & Immune- Supports a healthy gut and immune response
- Skin & Allergy- Supports healthy skin and seasonal allergies
- Joint & Mobility- Supports healthy joints, ligaments, and tendons
Super Snouts was founded in 2011 by Christy and Dawn Love, and is committed to crafting smart and honest products that honor the human-animal bond. The brand is redefining optimal results in pet wellness by focusing on innovation from start to finish and has quickly established itself as a leader within the CBD pet product and supplement market. Super Snouts was the first pet CBD company to add water-soluble CBD delivery for superior bioavailability and therapeutic functionality for common issues facing pets such as calming, mobility and immunity.
"To be an NASC Member companies must make a commitment to quality, transparency and the highest standards of compliance in our industry. Super Snouts sets a great example of embracing these values and we are proud to have them display our Quality Seal as audited Members of the National Animal Supplement Council" said Bill Bookout, President of the National Animal Supplement Council.
"VCS appreciates the opportunity to partner with like-minded companies who are committed to providing quality products to the pet CBD market" said Trina Hazzah, The Veterinary Cannabis Society founder and President
"Since starting Super Snouts 12 years ago, our mission has always been to create smart and honest products that honor the human-animal bond. Over the years, we have been lucky to have built a successful company with passion, integrity, and innovation. Our newest launch speaks to the mission of Super Snouts to provide products that address the needs of pet parents. Our Chews+Daily offer a simple solution with highly effective results that affect so many of our beloved pets and we're so excited to bring it to market" said Christy and Dawn Love, the founders of Super Snouts.
Super Snouts was recently acquired by new omni-channel pet consumer platform, Antelope in early June 2022. Super Snouts will continue to grow its brand with strong marketing omni-channel; distribution, scalable operational infrastructure, revenue and cost. In addition to the new Chews+ Daily supplements, Super Snouts offers Hemp Oil Extract, Topical Balms and Water Soluble Gel Caps.
For more information on Super Snouts please visit supersnoutshempcompany.com and follow us along at @supersnoutshemp.
Antelope was founded in August 2021 with the mission to elevate the lives of all pets by delivering the highest quality products across all consumable categories. Antelope aims to buy, build and grow the best pet consumable brands across all verticals. An omni-channel pet consumer platform focused on delivering high-quality, natural pet products via a buy-and-build strategy. Antelope is to be that one-stop shop for pet owners searching for natural products with healthy, limited ingredients.
Super Snouts organically farmed broad spectrum hemp with non-detectable THC product supplier/partner is one of the largest producers of ultra-premium active broad spectrum hemp extract in the world. They employ scientists and leading veterinary authorities on the pet endocannabinoid system. All of their hemp-derived products are grown in full compliance under section 7606 of the 2014 Federal Farm Bill.
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BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Luokung Technology Corp. (NASDAQ: LKCO) ("Luokung" or the "Company"), a leading spatial-temporal intelligent big data services company and provider of interactive location-based services ("LBS") in China, today announced that its operating affiliate eMapGo Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. ("EMG"), a leading provider of navigation and electronic map services in China, has received the Microsoft FY22 Top App Innovation Partner Award.
EMG has served as a Microsoft independent software vendor ("ISV") partner since 2019, working with Microsoft in support of promoting the commercialization process for autonomous driving and digital transformation for Chinese clients in the automobile industry.
Mr. Xuesong Song, Luokung's Chairman and CEO, stated, "We are pleased to be recognized by our partner Microsoft. Over the course of the past three years, we have established and continued to strengthen our partnership with Microsoft in areas in which EMG specializes."
Mr. Song added, "The mass production of smart cars and the development of smart transportation have presented tremendous opportunities to fuel large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving services with potential for significant growth. We believe that EMG's core competencies, in addition to Microsoft's abilities in cutting-edge fields like cloud computing, artificial intelligence and mix reality, will add strong momentum within the industry to accelerate digital transformation development for automobile customers in China. We also expect to expand our collaboration and innovation with Microsoft in areas like autonomous driving and smart transportation based on new energy and intelligent network, among others, and promote joint efforts in providing green, low-carbon, safe and efficient smart driving and smart mobility solutions."
About Luokung Technology Corp.
Luokung Technology Corp. is a leading spatial-temporal intelligent big data services company, as well as a leading provider of LBS for various industries in China. Backed by its proprietary technologies and expertise in multi-sourced intelligent spatial-temporal big data, Luokung has established city-level and industry-level holographic spatial-temporal digital twin systems and actively serves industries including smart transportation (autonomous driving, smart highway and vehicle-road collaboration), natural resource asset management (carbon neutral and environmental protection remote sensing data service), and LBS smart industry applications (mobile Internet LBS, smart travel, smart logistics, new infrastructure, smart cities, emergency rescue, among others). The Company routinely provides important updates on its website: https://www.luokung.com.
ABOUT EMAPGO
eMapgo, a variable interest entity ("VIE") of Luokung, is a leading provider of navigation and electronic map services in China, as well as a leading provider in Internet map services, geographic information system engineering and other A-level mapping qualifications. EMG possesses the National Class-A qualification certificates of navigable Surveying and Mapping, and actively develops autonomous driving and HD Map services. In March 2021, Luokung closed on the acquisition of EMG through the purchase of the equity interests of Saleya Holdings Limited, which, through a series of contracts between its wholly-owned subsidiary DMG Infotech Co., Ltd. and EMG, made EMG Luokung's VIE. For more information, please visit EMG's website: www.emapgo.com.cn.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jalao NYC opens its doors at the new Radio Hotel and Tower in New York City's Washington Heights neighborhood. Leading restaurant group Richard Sandoval Hospitality teamed up with Antonio Espaillat, founder of the iconic Santo Domingo restaurant Jalao, to open the first US outpost.
Jalao NYC's culinary program is led by Jalao Santo Domingo's Executive Chef, Noemi Guzman, who is working in collaboration with Jalao NYC Executive Chef Harold Breton to interpolate Jalao's renowned menu with some new dishes made exclusively for the New York market enriching it with fresh, local ingredients and nuanced flavors.
"It's every Dominican's dream to come to New York," says, Chef Guzman. "I'm beyond grateful to be working with Executive Chef Harold Breton to tell the story of migration evolution via food, similar to the story of many Dominicans coming to this country while remaining true to their heritage."
A destination unto itself, the New York outpost of Jalao provides diners the opportunity to taste and enjoy an authentic Dominican culinary experience, transporting them to the Zona Colonial (Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo). Paying homage to its original location, Jalao NYC will offer an ongoing series of live musical performances in the restaurant and courtyard, creating an atmosphere and space that reflects the Dominican Republic – vibrant, joyful, and full of flavor.
Jalao NYC's menu includes favorite items from the popular Santo Domingo restaurant as well as options that are unique to this location. The menu includes classic Dominican appetizers, or "bocaditos," including chicharrón & casabe (marinaded crispy pork), croquetas de chivo (braised goat croquets), bombones de yuca (cheddar yucca croquets) and Latin American favorites including Caribbean-style ceviche and guacamole.
The restaurant can seat 90 and also features a large 8,000 sq ft space for outdoor seating in an interior courtyard, which will act as the center of activity for the hotel and restaurant, featuring ongoing entertainment programming. Local and regional bands will provide live music while dance instructors will get the party going with merengue and bachata dancing. The restaurant is also available for private events and bookings.
Jalao NYC is located at the new Radio Hotel and Tower at 2420 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY between 180th and 181st streets. Food service is available Sunday to Thursday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm extending to 11:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with courtyard seating available until midnight.
For more information, please visit: http://www.jalaonyc.com/ or follow along on Instagram at @JalaoNYC.
About Jalao NYC
Led by the internationally recognized contemporary Latin restaurant group, Richard Sandoval Hospitality, and located in Washington Height's first-ever full-service boutique hotel, the Radio Hotel, Jalao NYC Jalao NYC is part of the Orgullo Dominicano, and pays homage to its predecessor, Jalao Santo Domingo, which has been serving traditional Dominican food with a modern twist in La Zona Colonial since 2016.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Police Association (NPA) filed an amicus brief in support of a Preliminary Injunction against New York state's "Concealed Carry Improvement Act" (CCIA).
The lawsuit was filed by Ivan Antonyuk and Gun Owners of America.
In a quick response to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v Bruen, the state of New York passed a comprehensive gun control law, CCIA, that will eviscerate 2nd Amendment civil rights in New York if enacted.
Contrary to the decision by SCOTUS the new law prohibits permitted concealed carry in most public places and creates scenarios where carrying concealed can be an unknowing violation of the law. Further, the new law replaces the subjective standard of having to prove a special need for 2nd Amendment rights, which was struck down by the court, with the subjective standard of having to prove possession of the moral character needed for 2nd Amendment rights. Moral as defined by who?
If allowed to go into place as law, the Second Amendment will be a legal fiction in the fourth most populous state in our union, even though the nation's highest court just told us all, explicitly, that the Second Amendment is not a legal fiction but a full partner with the other "Bill of Rights" guarantees such as freedom of speech.
While firearms in the wrong hands are a serious concern for law enforcement, unconstitutionally keeping firearms out of the hands of law-abiding citizens seeking to provide for the safety of themselves and their loved ones is just as bad. While the National Police Association supports the police, it does not support a police state, where law-abiding citizens are at minimum prevented from self-defense and at maximum turned into criminals by way of vague and unconstitutional laws.
The CCIA is bad for safety; it is bad for public policy; it is bad for law enforcement; it is bad for the rule of law. Most importantly it is patently unconstitutional and the Plaintiff's sought declaratory and injunctive relief should be granted in advance of the flawed act's enactment date.
NPA spokesperson Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith stated, "A number of studies suggest that objective concealed carry regimes, and not the subjective, arbitrary regime put in place by the CCIA—can both lower violent crime and reduce the number of officer fatalities in many jurisdictions." For this reason, plus those articulated in the Plaintiffs, Complaint and Motion for Preliminary Injunction, the NPA supports Plaintiffs' effort to have this Court declare the CCIA unconstitutional under the text of the Second Amendment and the principles recently articulated in Bruen.
The National Police Association is represented by Robert S. Lafferrandre of Pierce Couch Hendrickson Baysinger & Green, L.L.P., of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The NPA's amicus brief can be read here: https://nationalpolice.org/main/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Amicus-Curiae-Brief-of-National-Police-Association-in-ANTONYUK-GUN-OWNERS-OF-AMERICA-v-BRUEN.pdf
The National Police Association (NPA) is a 501(c)3 Educational/Advocacy non-profit organization. For additional information visit NationalPolice.org.
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Recognized in Data to Decisions Category for Disruptive Technology Leadership
LOUISVILLE, Colo., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GHX today announced customer Stanford Medicine has been named a finalist in the 12th annual Constellation Research "SuperNova Awards" in recognition of its collaboration with GHX to improve its Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations. As digital transformation evolves across industries and geographies, organizations must make greater investments in technology to remain leaders in their field. The SuperNova Awards recognize individuals and teams who are prioritizing disruptive technology and transforming their organizations with digital initiatives.
Stanford Medicine and GHX set out to build a stronger, more reliable data foundation to drive more informed decisions about the healthcare organization's P2P operations. By cleansing and integrating multiple sources of data across the organization to increase visibility into cash flow, Stanford Medicine has been able to:
- Successfully automate nearly 100 percent of invoices, eliminating costly delays and inefficiencies in order processing and meeting payment terms
- Improve inventory data accuracy to support real-time supply chain decision making
- Strengthen supply reliability efforts during product shortages
- Maximize savings and reinvest in patient care
- Deliver financial reporting in the P2P cycle
"Savvy digital leaders from all industries have made the move from digital channels to digital business models. Despite a high level of uncertainty, rampant inflation, rising interest rates, uncertain inventory and a massive labor shortage, this year's SuperNova Award winners have made a significant impact to their businesses," said R "Ray" Wang, founder and CEO of Constellation Research. "The lessons learned from these organizations provide a strong template and great inspiration for other leaders looking to pave the way in their organizations."
"From the outset, Stanford Medicine's dedicated team set out to create a system that would improve financial, operational and, ultimately, clinical outcomes. It's gratifying to see their years of hard work recognized,'' said Bruce Johnson, president and CEO, GHX. "We take pride in the relationship we have built over the years and aspire to apply this blueprint for success more broadly so that we can drive more data-driven decision making across the healthcare ecosystem."
The 2022 SuperNova Award judges, comprised of technology thought leaders and journalists, selected finalists who demonstrated success in implementing cutting-edge business models and emerging technologies for their organizations. Finalists achieved remarkable results, including competitive advantage, cost savings and quantifiable improvements in agility.
Public voting for the SuperNova Awards will take place online from August 8 to September 2, 2022. The winners will be announced at the SuperNova Awards Gala on October 26 in Half Moon Bay, California, during Constellation's Connected Enterprise conference.
To vote for Stanford Medicine and GHX, please go to the Stanford Medicine page and hit "Vote for this Entry" in the upper right-hand corner.
Building on decades of collaboration among providers, manufacturers, distributors and other industry stakeholders, Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) is leading the charge in helping organizations run the new business of healthcare. By automating key business processes and translating evidence-based analytics and data into meaningful action, GHX is helping the healthcare ecosystem to move faster, operate more intelligently and achieve greater outcomes. With the support of GHX, healthcare organizations have removed billions of dollars of wasteful healthcare spend. For more information on GHX's suite of cloud-based supply chain solutions, visit www.ghx.com and The Healthcare Hub.
Constellation Research is a technology research and advisory firm based in Silicon Valley. We deliver strategic guidance to companies seeking to transform their businesses through the early adoption of disruptive technology. Our analysts draw on their experiences as practitioners to deliver pragmatic advice to CXOs leading digital transformation within their organizations. Clients include board of directors, C-suite executives, line-of-business leaders, and IT visionaries who are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Our mission is to conduct research on emerging technologies, identify and validate trends, and empower our clients to succeed in the digital economy. Constellation Research also hosts DisrupTV, a show hosted by our founder R "Ray" Wang, which features disruptive leaders and reaches 40k+ viewers each week.
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Estonia Says It Repelled Major Cyber Attack After Removing Soviet Monuments
Estonia has repelled "the most extensive cyber attacks since 2007", it said on Thursday, shortly after removing Soviet monuments in a region with an ethnic Russian majority.
Russian hacker group Killnet claimed responsibility for the attack, stating on its Telegram account on Wednesday it had blocked access to more than 200 state and private Estonian institutions, such as an online citizen identification system.
However, an Estonian government official said on Thursday the impact of the attack was limited.
"Yesterday, Estonia was subject to the most extensive cyber attacks it has faced since 2007", tweeted Luukas Ilves, undersecretary for digital transformation at Estonia's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications.
"With some brief and minor exceptions, websites remained fully available throughout the day. The attack has gone largely unnoticed in Estonia," he added.
Killnet, which claimed a similar attack against Lithuania in June, said it acted after a Soviet Tu-34 tank was removed from public display in the town of Narva to a museum on Tuesday.
In a DDoS attack, hackers try to flood a network with unusually high volumes of data traffic in order to paralyse it when it can no longer cope with the scale of data requested.
Estonia moved to boost cyber security in 2007 after suffering extensive attacks on public and private websites that it blamed on Russians angry at its removal of a Soviet-era statue.
The Red Army monument was moved from a Tallinn square, followed by two nights of riots by ethnic Russians.
The Estonian government on Tuesday ordered the swift removal of all public Soviet memorials in majority Russian-speaking Narva, citing rising tensions in the town and accusing Russia of trying to exploit the past to divide Estonian society.
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Unification Church Members Accuse Japanese Media Of Bias Over Abe Killing
Thousands of Unification Church members gathered in Seoul on Thursday to protest what they call discriminatory and unfair Japanese media coverage of their church since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination.
The suspect in Abe's July 8 shooting, Tetsuya Yamagami, bore a grudge against the church, alleging it bankrupted his mother and blaming Abe for promoting it, according to his social media posts and news reports.
"Stop biased reporting and religious persecution!" demonstrators in the South Korean capital chanted in Korean and Japanese, holding placards reading "Respect religious freedom!" and "Stop hate speech" toward the church.
Longstanding links between the strongly anti-communist church, which critics call a cult, and Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, have hurt the popularity of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government, prompting him to reshuffle his cabinet last week and say the church held no sway over the party.
Founded in South Korea in the 1950s by self-declared messiah Sun Myung Moon and known for its mass weddings, the group has faced criticism for its fundraising and other issues. The church rejects such views and says it is a legitimate religious movement.
Demonstrators at the central Seoul rally, who numbered about 4,000 according to a church spokesperson, called for respecting religious freedom and said a prayer to mourn Abe's death. Reuters could not independently verify the crowd size.
Participants said the Japanese press vilified the Unification Church, tying it to Abe's killing and exposing members to social discrimination, while police investigation of the shooting was still underway.
"The media is witch-hunting the family federation with groundless, sensational and biased reports day and night," said Taeko Yamada, a Japanese member who married a South Korean at a mass wedding, referring to the church's full name, the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification.
Abe, who remained a powerful LDP politician until his death, appeared at an event hosted by an group affiliated with the church last September. He delivered a speech praising the affiliate's work for peace on the Korean peninsula, according to the church's website.
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When the Inn at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards opened in the spring of 2022, it joined the already beloved standalone yurts that the Nicewonder family opened in the fall of 2021.
The extension was only natural, given their 450 acres of countryside in Bristol, Virginia; 28 rooms and suites now have unparalleled access to the award-winning vines and Appalachian farmland that the family positioned the property on the map with.
Though Nicewonder Farm dates back to 1990, when the Nicewonder family began developing the extensive plot of land, the additions to hospitality haven’t slowed. Kevin Sutherland, vineyard manager and winemaker at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards, mentions the newly introduced Tasting Room, where guests can sign up for a vineyard tour and tasting flight at the bar then purchase their favorite bottle of wine and cozy up next to the fire pit on the brick patio to savor it among nature. Sutherland also teases wine-centric spa treatments to be added to the lineup this autumn.
The real experience, though, is somewhat immersive and ongoing, with guests who currently check into the Inn immediately encompassed by 13 acres of grapevines. The vines that the rooms overlook grow the grapes that result in the proprietary wine, which are all available to guests throughout their stay, whether at the new tasting room or should they want to wander through the vineyard in their own time.
The first wine available to guests was viognier, but the portfolio has since evolved to also include chardonnay, merlot, cabernet franc, and petit verdot under the Nicewonder family label, derived from the Nicewonder family crest, explains Sutherland. Below, Sutherland discusses more about Nicewonder’s development over the years, especially as it pertains to evolving the wine program for inhouse guests.
Jillian Dara: Who did you work with to create this wine and how did you decide on these key partners?
Kevin Sutherland: Originally a custom crush, we partnered with winemaker Michael Shaps (a Virginia-based winemaker who has pioneered the contemporary Virginia wine industry, both under his own label and in partnership with wineries throughout the state). Now, the wine is produced and bottled on property by myself.
Dara: Why did you think it was so important to offer this type of amenity for your guests?
Sutherland: The vineyard offers an exclusive and unique experience for our guests. Tasting the wine while looking at the vineyard is a very rare experience. The vineyard offers a pastoral peace and calm that renders the guest decompressed and relaxed.
Dara: Aside from the wine, how have the bar offerings at the resort changed since opening?
Sutherland: The evolution of the bar menu has followed the seasons and complements the flavor palate of the culinary program. We recently opened the Tasting Room on property which allows guests to not only taste but purchase our wine by the bottles.
Dara: Do you see a shift in guest's demand when it comes to bar offerings?
Sutherland: Guest's demand is always changing and evolving, therefore, bar menus need to be diverse in their offerings, with a gamut of flavors, a diversity of types of liquor running from alcohol forward drinks to those that are more floral or herbal. We are constantly working to change and update our offerings depending on the guest needs.
Dara: What are some wine experiences you have on property?
Sutherland: We currently offer vineyard tours and golden hour tastings (guests can taste our wine during sunset while touring the Vineyard and capturing Instagrammable content) and our recently opened Tasting Room. We also plan to launch Winery Tours and Chef's Tables Vineyard Experiences this fall as well as incorporate wine into our spa treatments in our Wellness Village coming later this year.
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By SYLVIE CORBET
Associated Press
PARIS (AP) — A violent thunderstorm hit the French island of Corsica on Thursday morning, leaving three people dead and a dozen others injured, local authorities said.
A 13-year-old girl died after a tree fell in a campsite in the coastal town of Sagone, the Corsica prefecture said in a statement. A 72-year-old woman was killed when the roof of a beach restaurant fell on her vehicle in Coggia, south of Sagone.
The third victim was a 46-year-old man killed in a campsite in the town of Calvi. One of the 12 people injured was hospitalized in critical condition, the prefecture added.
The storm produced wind gusts of more than 220 kph (136 mph) in some areas, French national weather agency Meteo France said. About 45,000 households were without power on Corsica, according to French electricity company EDF.
Rescue operations were taking place along the western coast of Corsica to help several grounded and wrecked ships, the French maritime authority for the Mediterranean Sea tweeted.
The president of the Executive Council of Corsica, Gilles Simeoni, described a brief yet “extremely violent and entirely unpredictable” weather event that lasted “dozens of minutes.”
Simeoni told news broadcaster BFM TV that French President Emmanuel Macron phoned him to share “emotion” and “solidarity.” Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin tweeted that he planned to go to the island later Thursday.
After a summer of drought, heat waves and forest fires, violent storms have hit France and neighboring countries in recent days.
In southern France, thunderstorms Wednesday flooded the Old Port of Marseille and the city’s main courthouse and forced the closure of nearby beaches. Winds over 100 kph (60 mph) were recorded at the top of the Eiffel Tower during a flash flood Tuesday.
In northern Italy, a violent overnight storm forced the closures of a train line southeast of Genoa after high winds carried changing booths and other items from nearby beaches onto the tracks, damaging the electrical circuitry.
The storm early Thursday struck during Italy’s busiest beach vacation week. The mayor of Sestri Levanti, Valentina Ghio, said whirlwinds were expected, and she appealed to visitors to stay away from beaches until the severe weather had passed.
Hail the size of walnuts pummeled areas of the Liguria region with enough force to break the windows of homes and damage orchards and gardens.
While northern Italy has suffered its worst drought in decades this year, heavy rains in recent days that brought scattered hailstorms, whirlwinds and flooding have damaged or destroyed entire crops of fruits and vegetables along with vineyards and olive orchards, according to Italian agricultural lobby Coldiretti.
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Colleen Barry in Milan contributed.
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Restaurateur and rapper duo to reopen former Starbucks coffee shops in Russia
By Alexander Marrow
MOSCOW, Aug 18 (Reuters) - A restaurateur and rapper duo are set to reopen the chain of coffee shops in Russia formerly owned by Starbucks Corp on Thursday, the latest rebranding of a major Western company following a months-long corporate exodus from the country.
According to a shop front in central Moscow seen by Reuters, and the Instagram feed of rapper and co-owner Timati, the chain will be renamed Stars Coffee, with a new logo still featuring an image of a woman with a star above her head.
The new name on the Moscow shop was still under cover of plastic on Wednesday evening as Timati and co-owner, restaurateur Anton Pinskiy, prepared to unveil the first new store later on Thursday.
Starbucks declined to comment on the similarity of the logo and name, but referred to an earlier statement in which it said the company had made the decision to exit and no longer had a brand presence in the Russian market.
In late May, Seattle-based Starbucks, which helped popularise takeaway coffee in a traditionally tea-loving society, said it would exit Russia after nearly 15 years.
Starbucks had 130 stores in Russia, operated by its licensee Alshaya Group, with nearly 2,000 employees in the country.
The relaunch follows a similar move by Vkusno & tochka, which took over former McDonald's Corp restaurants in Russia, moves that are changing the country's retail and corporate landscapes as the conflict in Ukraine enters its sixth month.
It is also the latest example of prized assets from car factories and tyre makers to food retailers being handed over to local business people in an unexpected windfall.
Pinskiy in July told Forbes Russia he would become a co-owner of Starbucks' coffee shops in Russia, also partnering with the Sindika holding company.
While the partnership may appear unlikely, Timati, one of Russia's most famous rappers, co-founded the Black Star Burger chain in Russia, which sells a "Timati Burger".
He is also known for his support of the Kremlin and in 2015 released a track containing the lyrics "President Putin is my best friend".
Pinskiy, who earlier this month told Russian reporter and political activist Ksenia Sobchak that he had never tried coffee in his life, has a string of restaurants in his portfolio, including a joint project with Timati, REDBOX, which serves Pan-Asian cuisine. (Reporting by Alexander Marrow; Editing by Josephine Mason and David Holmes) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11123959/Restaurateur-rapper-duo-reopen-former-Starbucks-coffee-shops-Russia.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-18T13:58:31Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11123959/Restaurateur-rapper-duo-reopen-former-Starbucks-coffee-shops-Russia.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
(NewsNation) — Pope Francis was greeted by an unexpected visitor during his latest sermon.
A curious young boy was roaming the pews for some adventure, and was warmly greeted by the pope.
Each Wednesday, the pope holds a service during which he greets visitors from around the world, and shares a message and benediction.
The message of this sermon just so happened to be about the relationship between the world’s youth and the elderly.
Pope Francis recalls ”in the hearing we talked about the dialogue between old and young, this child was brave, and he remains calm!” he said with a smile.
This isn’t the first time Francis has shown his charisma. In 2014, he welcomed his mini me for a hug and kiss, even though the boy seemed less than impressed with the extraordinary attention given to him.
The pope seems to enjoy having youth steal the show, letting them bask in the limelight, calming mortified parents by comforting their children, and showing them that religion is about embracing those around you. and being humble in all walks of life. | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/little-boy-runs-to-pope-francis-during-sermon/ | 2022-08-18T14:00:48Z | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/little-boy-runs-to-pope-francis-during-sermon/ | true |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jointly, the cannabis discovery company, today released data supporting their newly announced "Theory of Purposeful Cannabis Consumption" which posits that cannabis, consumed purposefully, can be a partner in people's wellbeing (for people 21 and over).
The data is from more than 200,000 unique cannabis experiences that consumers have documented on the Jointly platform.
Jointly's new data provides proof and context explaining why 91% of US adult cannabis consumers report using cannabis for health and wellness purposes, according to a 2022 Harris Poll.
"We know that cannabis makes you more, not less. By building the industry's first experience-based platform for purposeful consumption, we have the data to prove it," said David Kooi, CEO, and Co-Founder of Jointly. "The Theory is a framework to free the modern cannabis consumer to pursue the better life that is possible through purposeful consumption, without guilt or prejudice, and armed with data."
Jointly's Theory is supported by what Kooi calls the "4 Laws of Purposeful Consumption" which are, in turn, supported by this new data, in combination with data from other established sources. "The data make it clear that cannabis, consumed purposefully, can be a partner in your wellbeing," said Kooi. "Though it's also important to underscore that cannabis is for adults only, is not for everyone, and that more data is needed on long-term impact."
1st Law: Plant: Cannabis is a complex plant that produces a variety of effects.
- Jointly's data show that product choice impacts the effectiveness of a cannabis experience by 40-57%.
- This truth about plant biology and human physiology is supported by an increasing library of research and scientific knowledge.
2nd Law: Purposes: People use cannabis for many different productive purposes
- Jointly users choose: relax & refresh - 22%, relieve everyday stress - 19%, improve sleep - 11%, energize & uplift - 10%, ease everyday pain - 9%, enjoy social experiences - 7%, focus & create - 7%, stimulate appetite - 6%, enhance intimacy - 3%, recover from exercise - 3%, other - 3%.
- This data is supported by a 2022 survey by New Frontier Data, in which consumers cited similar reasons for their consumption.
3rd Law: People: Cannabis affects each person differently.
- Jointly's data confirm that different people have different experiences with the same product, but that certain products perform better in statistically significant ways.
- The human endocannabinoid system, discovered by scientists in 1992, varies by individual and across populations and plays a role in memory, appetite, energy balance and metabolism, stress response, analgesia, and sleep.
4th Law: Conditions: People realize their goals with cannabis more often when they create the conditions for a good experience
- Data from Jointly show that people, on average, rate the effectiveness of their experience at 6.75 out of 10.
- Data from Jointly show that factors like setting, exercise, hydration, diet, and sleep impact the effectiveness of consumer experience by 40-50%. By refining these factors, people become more likely to rate their experience a 9 or a 10.
- Data from New Frontier Data show that 81% of consumers say that cannabis has had a "very positive" or "somewhat positive" impact on their lives, 13% mixed positive & negative, 5% no impact, and < 2% "somewhat negative" or "very negative."
The Theory of Purposeful Consumption is available HERE.
Jointly is the cannabis discovery company. Powered by a proprietary data platform, the company was created on the premise that purposeful cannabis consumption is the key to unlocking a better you. It has the industry's first - and only - experience-based app for purposeful cannabis consumption.
Cannabis enthusiasts use the platform to reflect on their experiences to reveal insights that help them reach their goals. Their authentic, unbiased experiences create Jointly's trusted product ratings, matching all consumers with the best performing products for their goals.
For additional information, visit jointlybetter.com and download the app for free on Apple / Google.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — After Terrence Hersey had a stroke on the way home from his railroad job in 2015, he underwent months of therapy to learn how to put words together in sentences and learn to walk again. He had to relearn how to get in and out of a car and how to dress himself before his doctors eventually cleared him to return to work with no restrictions.
That recommendation wasn't good enough for Union Pacific. The railroad decided after reviewing Hersey's records — but without a doctor's examination — that he was unfit for his job overseeing inspections of stationary railcars in Chicago because of the risk he would become incapacitated.
“I had a doctor that cleared me, and then Union Pacific did not give me any kind of physical or anything. I felt tossed to the side,” said Hersey.
Without his job, his car was repossessed. He lost his house. He had worked on the railroad for more than 20 years, and finding a job that paid as well as Union Pacific was hard for the 50-year-old Hersey, who now drives a school bus. For his current job, he's had no problem passing an annual medical test to retain his commercial driver's license.
"I was a 20-year man and had worked my way up to being a supervisor and had some management opportunities that I could have reached out for. Now I’m making half the money I could make. It’s just like my whole world went upside down," he said.
Hersey is among hundreds of Union Pacific employees who are fighting back with federal lawsuits after losing their jobs because of health issues. Although they make up only a small percentage of the railroad's more than 30,000 employees, their cases could prove costly to Union Pacific and could hinder the companies' efforts to fill scores of open jobs at a time when all of the nation's railroads are dealing with worker shortages.
Former Union Pacific workers have filed at least 15 other federal lawsuits, and more than 200 other complaints are pending with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that are likely to turn into lawsuits. Seven other cases have been settled.
The lawsuits were originally going to be part of a class-action case filed by former employees, but a federal appeals court decided in 2020 that the complaints had to be pursued individually. The first few cases have now been tried and verdicts over $1 million have been issued in all three.
A spokeswoman for the EEOC said it can’t comment on whether it is investigating allegations against Union Pacific. However, one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs, Jim Kaster, said the EEOC has ongoing investigations of the railroad’s practices.
“What makes this case so egregious is the planning from the top down,” said Kaster, who helped handle the class-action case. “It is one thing for a rogue manager in a company to discriminate on the basis of disability. This case is different because this company targeted people with disabilities and disqualified them from working without even examining them and many times without even talking to them.”
By the railroad's own count, UP said in arguments in the original class-action lawsuit that some 7,700 employees had to undergo what is called a “fitness-for-duty” review between 2014 and 2018. It's not clear how many of those people were forced out by unworkable restrictions, but lawyers for the plaintiffs estimate nearly 2,000 people faced restrictions that kept them off the job for at least two years if not indefinitely.
Union Pacific policies say that anyone with more than a slight chance of “sudden incapacitation” shouldn't work for the railroad because it's dangerous. The railroad has vigorously defended its policy, arguing its strict rules are designed to protect its workers and the public from injury risks or environmental damage if someone suffers a health emergency that causes a derailment or other accident.
Union Pacific spokeswoman Robynn Tysver said the railroad strives to maintain an inclusive workplace, but “the Americans with Disabilities Act does not diminish Union Pacific’s commitment and obligation to maintain a safe work environment.”
“Union Pacific medical personnel who have a thorough understanding of a railroad’s unique operational requirements assess employees’ medical condition to determine if it prevents them from safely performing their essential job duties in accordance with our medical standards and obligations under the ADA,” Tysver said. “In addition, Union Pacific often engages third-party medical consultants to assist with medical reviews.”
Yet former workers claim Union Pacific is ignored their doctors' advice and making their own determinations, often when doctors have said an employee is cleared to work.
The cases leave Union Pacific potentially facing more than $350 million in damages plus sizeable legal fees, and government regulators could impose additional penalties if they fault the railroad. That may not do much to dent the bottom line for a company that reported a $1.84 billion profit in its most-recent quarter, but the lawsuits could add to unrest among its current workers. UP workers are already upset that they haven’t had a raise since 2019 and that the railroad tightened its attendance policy, making it harder to take time off.
Federal law caps most damages in these disability cases besides lost wages at $300,000, but lawyers for the plaintiffs say the giant judgments, including a $44 million decision they won last year in Wisconsin, send a strong message that Union Pacific's policy is flawed even if the penalty is reduced. In the Wisconsin case, a conductor with impaired hearing was forced out despite years of successful employment because he couldn't pass a hearing test while wearing the company's newly required hearing protection. The railroad wouldn't consider alternative protective gear.
The cases all argue that Union Pacific discriminates against people with disabilities because of the way it disqualifies employees after they report certain health conditions, even if they have little bearing on whether an employee can safely do their job. Since 2014, the Omaha, Nebraska-based railroad has required workers to report anytime they develop a heart condition, have a seizure or develop diabetes that needs to be treated with insulin. Union Pacific also routinely imposes restrictions on employees who fail a color vision test it designed and refuses to employ someone with a prosthetic limb regardless of how capable they might be.
When an employee or their supervisor reports a health condition, Union Pacific puts them on leave and demands they submit medical records that railroad doctors review to determine their suitability for work. The plaintiffs say the railroad usually makes its decision without doctors examining employees, and Union Pacific ignores the recommendations of doctors who are treating individuals and have cleared them to return to work.
An occupational medicine doctor who works with the plaintiffs, Kevin Trangle, said he doesn't think UP's policy is sound because it's “more restrictive than necessary, and would tend to cause workers to be unnecessarily prevented from working.”
Rolando Vasquez said in one of the lawsuits he lost his job after he had a motorcycle accident because doctors put him on anti-seizure medication as a precaution. In response, the railroad imposed a series of restrictions that made it impossible for him to work as an electronic technician inspector in Del Rio, Texas, even though he’d never actually had a seizure.
In another case, a diesel electrician said he was treated as if he had a condition that causes seizures after he fainted once because he was dehydrated while battling an illness. The railroad ruled that Joseph Carrillo shouldn’t be allowed to operate any company vehicles, work around moving trains or hold any job that involved “critical decision making,” so his managers in El Paso agreed he could no longer repair locomotives.
J.J. Stover lost his job as a track inspector in Kearney, Nebraska, after having a dizzy spell at work because his doctors labeled the 2016 incident a mini stroke, or transient ischemic attack, even though he said all the tests they performed on him while he was hospitalized for more than three days came back negative and he hasn’t experienced any more dizziness.
Stover’s doctors said he could return to work just a couple weeks later. Shortly after that, the Army Reserves took his doctors’ word and sent him to Poland for several weeks of training, but Union Pacific spent nine months reviewing his records before deciding he shouldn’t be allowed to drive a railroad truck or work around the tracks.
“It’s just hard to understand,” Stover said.
Another one of the workers’ attorneys, Nick Thompson, said Union Pacific doesn’t seem to consider any mitigating details, and it applies the same restrictions to every worker that has a condition regardless of whether that person drives a train or digs a ditch to install a signal for the railroad.
“They treat every condition like it’s the worst version of that. If you pass out — regardless of the cause — they treat it for determining risk of future events as though it is an unmedicated seizure condition. That just doesn’t make any sense,” Thompson said. | https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Disqualified-for-disabilities-railroad-workers-17381432.php | 2022-08-18T14:06:03Z | https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Disqualified-for-disabilities-railroad-workers-17381432.php | true |
New Hatley head coach Seth Lee isn’t the only new face out for the Tigers – he’s bringing a brand new staff in with him as well.
So far, the Tigers’ new staff has had great buy in from their players with a busy weight room over the summer.
“This has been a tremendous summer for us. We have been averaging over 40 high schoolers every day in the weight room, and right now we’re at the hardest part,” Lee said. “They have completely bought into the weight room and understand it takes that weight room and practice to transition into the field and be successful out there.”
Lee’s new staff includes Hatley’s new baseball coach Heath Smith as the offensive coordinator, plus Steven Kean, Grant Johnson and Brandon Lewis.
“I put in a completely different defense, and I hired an offensive coordinator and we put in a completely different offense from what they did last year,” Lee said. “I couldn’t ask for a better buy in for what they have had. They understand, have bought in and love what we’re trying to do, and I think that’s a big thing is that they enjoy the system we are running.”
Hatley’s new offense will be very run-heavy with the quarterback tandem of senior Josh Griffin and Logan Brown. With that in mind, the Tigers didn’t participate in 7-on-7 this summer but worked on installing their new systems.
“We’re going to be heavy lineman, heavy veer, speed option, triple option, try to get people in the wrong spots. We’re going to try to out maneuver people as far as tackles go, two tight ends on the same side and try to get people outnumbered and play that numbers game,” Lee said. “We’ve been working on that out here by ourselves this summer, and that’s been a big focus. It’s alignment, assignment and did you do what you were supposed to when the ball was snapped.”
The Tigers also won’t be participating in a jamboree game on Friday but open with a pair of county rivalries that they are looking forward to in Hamilton and Smithville.
“We have a big task in front of us the first two games with Monroe County rivals, and we would like to be at the top of Monroe County,” Lee said. “It’s been several years since we have beat Smithville, and we hope that ends this year. It’s been a big battle with Hamilton. The first game is always tough because you go into it blind, and you never know what they’re going to have and how they’re going to come out offensively and defensively.”
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J. Carlee Purdum, Texas A&M University
(THE CONVERSATION) Extreme heat is taking an increasing toll across the U.S. in summertime. People who are incarcerated are among society’s most vulnerable groups and have been especially affected.
More than a dozen states do not have air conditioning in all of their prison units, including Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. In Texas, where I work, only about 30% of prisons are fully air-conditioned. Many of these states also face some of the highest heat risks in the U.S., according to recent studies.
Prisons concentrate hundreds or thousands of people in buildings that were designed without planning for extreme heat and heat waves. Prison building materials and designs can increase exposure to heat for people inside.
Some states require prisons to maintain indoor temperatures within certain ranges. Texas does not regulate temperatures in prisons, but county and private municipal jails overseen by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards must be kept between 65 and 85 F (18-30 C). There are no comparable federal standards.
I study how hazards and disasters affect people who are incarcerated. In a recently published report, my colleague Benika Dixon and I partnered with Texas Prisons Community Advocates, a nonprofit that works to improve conditions in Texas prisons, to find out how incarcerated people in the state experience heat without air conditioning.
Surveys that we collected between late 2018 and 2020 from over 300 people in state prisons in Texas showed that many of them grapple with the health impacts of heat, and that prisons are struggling to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths among prisoners. Prison staff are also exposed to extreme heat.
Minimal resources for cooling
High temperatures are particularly dangerous in prisons because incarcerated people tend to be more vulnerable to heat. People in prison have high rates of chronic illness, mental health conditions and disabilities, and a large share are over the age of 50.
In Texas, at least 23 incarcerated people have died from heat illness since 1998. Heat exacerbates other underlying physical and mental health conditions, so the actual number of heat-related deaths in Texas prisons is likely much higher.
In prisons without air conditioning, staff can’t prevent incarcerated people from being exposed to heat. Fans and blowers do little to actually lower temperatures inside units.
Instead, staff provide water, ice, additional showers and access to limited zones that have air conditioning. These so-called “respite areas” often are prison education buildings, chapels and infirmaries. Prison staff also perform wellness checks on prisoners who they have identified as particularly vulnerable to heat.
Not enough water or cool spaces
Many responses to our surveys described facilities with too many people and not enough resources. Examples included not being able to get water because coolers in common areas were constantly running out, or not being able to get into cooled areas of prisons because these zones were already full.
One incarcerated man wrote, “They refill coolers every 2 or 3 hours. But with over 100 inmates drinking they never stay full more than 20 minutes.” An incarcerated woman reported, “It’s very difficult to get access to respite – only 10 spots available.” Nearly half of the incarcerated people we surveyed reported having been denied access to cooled respite areas.
Personnel shortages make it hard for prison staff to keep water coolers full and provide extra showers and time in respite areas. As one respondent commented, “Staff, not enough staff, or they’re too busy or out of time. They only set aside a certain time period [for time in respite areas] because it will interfere with their duties.”
Prison staff suffer too
In Texas, prison staff levels are at a historic low. In 2021, the turnover rate for correctional officers in Texas prisons was over 40%.
In a hearing before the Texas House Appropriations Committee on Aug. 4, 2022, former correctional officer Clifton Buchanan stated, “Temperatures at units can reach well above 110 degrees during the summer, and staff must endure this heat while wearing safety equipment, such as stab-proof vests.” Because of staffing shortages, Buchanan said, officers are “constantly conducting rounds with no break.” He told the committee that he had shifted to working at a federal prison solely because it was air-conditioned.
In our survey, incarcerated people described frequent conflicts with prison staff over access to water, showers and cooling areas. One wrote, “Majority of the time we have to argue with guards to no avail about getting ice or even water.”
Another wrote, “The guard will refuse us if it’s too crowded. Our respite area only holds 20 people. We have 2,014 people who have to share it.”
Our report describes frequent tense exchanges between incarcerated people and prison staff. In his testimony before the Texas Legislature, Buchanan warned that such confrontations could lead to violence.
Nowhere to go
Prison agencies often assert that their heat mitigation policies are adequate for keeping incarcerated people safe. For example, a spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Corrections recently commented, “Much like those Texans who do not have access to air conditioning in their homes, the department uses an array of measures to keep inmates safe. … Everyone has access to ice and water. Fans are strategically placed in facilities to move the air. Inmates have access to a fan and they can access air conditioned respite areas when needed.”
But people who are incarcerated can’t go to local cooling centers for hours at a time, as private citizens can, or stay temporarily with friends or rent hotel rooms during heat waves. They are completely reliant on prison staff to ensure that they have access to those resources.
In my view, without investments in cooling, preventing heat illnesses and deaths in prisons will become increasingly challenging as exposure to extreme temperatures becomes more common with climate change. Heat waves threaten everyone, but as long as prison temperatures remain unregulated and prisons lack enough cooling resources, incarcerated people will be at extreme risk.
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More than four million people could slash their broadband costs and save nearly £150 a year. Eight providers are currently offering discounted social tariffs, but many people often don't realise they are eligible.
For job seekers or people on Universal Credit, TalkTalk is even offering six months’ free broadband, according to the MoneySavingExpert website, founded by Martin Lewis. The average speed offered by TalkTalk is 38Mb.
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Fairport Wealth continues its regional expansion with the addition of a $350 million team specializing in tax-aware wealth management services and retirement-plan consulting
CHICAGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hightower today announced that it has facilitated a merger for Fairport Wealth, a Hightower advisory business in Cleveland, Ohio. A team led by Brian Geary, an advisor in Buffalo, N.Y. with $350 million in assets under management (AUM), will join Fairport Wealth's growing business of wealth management professionals, bringing Fairport's total AUM to $3.3 billion.
Mr. Geary and his team specialize in tax-aware wealth management for high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan consulting for corporations. The business will operate in Buffalo under the Fairport Wealth brand name. Prior to joining Fairport, the team operated as part of Linwood Investment Advisors in Buffalo.
With the addition of Mr. Geary's team, Fairport Wealth will have 4 offices across the Midwest and surrounding regions with 55 employees, including 28 advisors, serving nearly 1700 families. Fairport Wealth serves executives, business owners and other affluent individuals to help them reach their life goals, with specific offerings for women and those in transition. Fairport President Matt Logar said, "Brian's care for his clients and their families was apparent from our very first conversation. We are excited to gain his skillset on our team and help bolster his successful practice to serve and inspire clients for generations to come."
"For the past three years, our practice has grown organically at a rate of 15%," Mr. Geary said. "It was becoming clear that, to grow it further, we needed to join a well-resourced entity that could provide us with scale, operational support and a suite of services tailored to our affluent clients. At Fairport, we'll gain access to a deep bench of investment and tax knowledge, with a direct line to Hightower's National Trust Company and estate planning services. At the same time, our business-owner clients will benefit from Hightower's support for client companies undergoing a sale, merger or capital-raise."
"Brian and the team are an excellent fit for Fairport Wealth, with its dedicated culture of supporting advisors serving sophisticated clients," said Hightower Chairman and CEO Bob Oros. "As part of Fairport and the broader Hightower family, Brian and his team will be able to put their focus squarely on serving their clients, while gaining access to institutional-class operational support and value-added services to amplify growth. It was a pleasure overseeing this transaction from start to finish."
The Hightower M&A team has professionals dedicated to helping Hightower advisory businesses execute sub-acquisitions—providing sourcing, valuation, deal structuring, due diligence, legal and regulatory, pre- and post-close integration, and capital resources for transactions. This is Fairport Wealth's third sub-acquisition in the last three years, having added to its expansion regionally. In 2021, Fairport added FMA Advisory of Harrisburg, Pa., and in 2019, Fairport added Leonetti & Associates, an existing Hightower advisory business located in Buffalo Grove, Ill.
In addition to inorganic support, Hightower offers its 130 advisory businesses in 34 states and the District of Columbia a range of services designed to catalyze and accelerate organic growth, including business development consulting, leadership and team development, talent acquisition, marketing support, technology, investment management resources, compliance, accounting, payroll and human resources. Advisors benefit from streamlined access to the Hightower National Trust Company, estate & financial planning, and business management services such as personal CFO, bookkeeping, bill pay and tax preparation for their clients.
As of June 30, 2022, Hightower's assets under management (AUM) were $108.4 billion, and assets under administration were approximately $132.6 billion.
Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Learn more about Hightower's collaborative business model at www.hightoweradvisors.com.
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- Acura Precision EV Concept makes global debut at Monterey Car Week, one of the world's top gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts
- Concept expresses Acura's intense focus on performance through design, with inspiration drawn from luxury Italian power boats
- Pushing the boundaries of Acura design and technology, the concept showcases a future vision of electrified vehicles with distinct manual and full driving automation experiences
- Acura's new design language will be first seen on a dynamically styled all-electric SUV arriving in 2024
MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acura today debuted the Acura Precision EV Concept previewing the performance brand's future design language as it prepares to enter the electrified era starting in 2024 with a dynamically styled all-electric SUV. Once again showcasing the performance brand's design direction during Monterey Car Week, one of the world's top gatherings of automotive and motorsports enthusiasts, the concept model was created by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles to push the boundaries of Acura design and technology, showcasing Acura's future vision of electrified vehicles with distinct manual and full driving automation experiences.
"The Acura Precision EV Concept is a design study that will shape the direction of future Acura products in the electrified era including our first all-electric SUV in 2024," said Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales. "We are committed to delivering Precision Crafted Performance in every facet of the Acura client experience which includes a powerful and very exciting direction for the next generation of electrified Acura models."
Inspired by the elegance, artistry and harmony of form and function unique to luxury Italian power boats, the Acura Precision EV Concept expresses Acura's intense focus on performance with a wide, athletic stance, expressive silhouette and sharp character lines dressed in eye-catching Double Apex Blue with a matte finish.
"The Acura Precision EV Concept is a look into our future direction and continues Acura's Precision Crafted Performance design language with a modern expression of performance" said Dave Marek, Acura executive creative director. "The Acura Precision EV Concept will be our North Star as we move into an exciting electrified future, and you will see these design cues translate over to future production models."
The Acura Precision EV Concept features a theatrical lighting approach that previews an electrified powertrain through a dramatic illuminated evolution of Acura's Diamond Pentagon grille, Chicane DRL signature and new "Particle Glitch" lighting on the front and rear facias. The emotional "Particle Glitch" design theme is repeated on the spokes of the Concept's striking 23-inch wheels.
"The Acura Precision EV Concept continues to build on Precision Crafted Performance 'Seamless and Dynamic' exterior design language with a pronounced front fascia to emphasize the next-generation Seamless Illuminated Fascia for an EV," said Andy Foster, exterior chief designer. "The 'Particle Glitch' lower detailing explores what EV performance could look like as Acura shifts toward its electrified future."
Stimulating, visceral and premium, the performance-focused interior design of the Acura Precision EV Concept reveals Acura's vision of an immersive experience that engages the driver's senses. Inspired by the cockpit of a Formula 1 race car with a low-slung driving position, high-performance driver sightlines and a two-grip yoke-style steering wheel, the hyper-modern EV interior space features dual experiences – an exhilarating Instinctive Drive mode that heightens the performance experience and a calming Spiritual Lounge mode during autonomous operation.
- Instinctive Drive mode maximizes the joy of performance driving by elevating the dynamic connection with the machine with racing-style digital instrumentation and invigorating red ambient and pipe lighting.
- Spiritual Lounge mode retracts the steering wheel as it transforms the cabin into a warm, calming experience with soothing scents and restful "under water" animated projection so the driver can relax and recharge.
A sanctuary of speed and spirit, the cabin is beautifully crafted with sustainable, environmentally-responsible materials creating premium, unique finishes including marbled recycled plastic trim and 100% biomass leather. All the aluminum used, as well as the dimensional green cast acrylic that forms the steering wheel secondary controls, were made from recycled materials. Milled FSC certified wood, harvested from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits, adds warmth and a connection to nature.
"As the definition of premium and performance evolves to include the application of sustainable materials, we are looking at new and innovative material technologies to inspire our customers while both reducing our carbon footprint and enabling the Acura brand to reshape the perception of quality," said Gypsy Modina, principal designer: color, materials and finish.
Acura's third design concept since 2016, the Acura Precision EV Concept also previews the next generation of Acura HMI with an intuitive and easy to use hyper-wide, curved transparent display and haptic touch response. "Particle Glitch" boot up graphics mirror the Concept's signature exterior detail, visually harmonizing the experience. Life advancing new technologies create an emotional union with the user, automatically identifying and matching the driver's state with the optimal driving dynamics settings.
"The Acura Precision EV Concept gives a sneak peek of our future Dual Experience interior design philosophy," said Simon Yu, senior interior designer. "We want to provide exhilarating performance driving control with a sophisticated and invigorating lounge environment that immerses the driver's senses."
Following its world premiere at a private Acura reception Thursday, Aug. 18, the Acura Precision EV Concept will publicly debut on Friday, Aug. 19 at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. It will then be showcased at the historic Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Concept Lawn on Sunday, Aug. 21.
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup currently features five distinctive models – the next-gen Integra sport compact, TLX sport sedan, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, and the electrified NSX supercar, along with high-performance Type S variants. All Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.
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DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: The Wendy's Company has rolled out a new franchise recruitment initiative, Own Your Opportunity, that creates pathways for entrepreneurs in Alabama who want to grow with the Wendy's® System through franchising. The initiative creates expanded restaurant ownership opportunities for all and advances the Company's goal of increasing restaurant ownership among underrepresented populations.
To support interested entrepreneurs, Wendy's:
- Created more competitive liquidity and net worth requirements for all new franchise applicants
- Expanded economic opportunities by working together with four preferred U.S. financial lenders: City National Bank, Huntington National Bank, Wintrust Franchise Finance and First Women's Bank
- Introduced a new global restaurant design standard that is less expensive to build, featuring innovative design elements to simplify operations and the latest technology that work together to create better returns for franchisees
- Created a Build-to-Suit development fund to fuel growth in underdeveloped trade areas, where Wendy's secures and builds restaurants and hands over turnkey locations to franchisees
WHO: Wendy's welcomes qualified Alabama residents to apply to join the Wendy's family as a franchise owner in Birmingham. To learn more or to apply today, visit https://www.wendys.com/franchising/north-america-market-availability. Once the Franchising Questionnaire is submitted, a Wendy's representative will contact you.
WHERE: Birmingham, Alabama
WHY: Wendy's is actively recruiting new franchisees in Alabama, with significant opportunity in Birmingham. The Company is seeking new single-unit and multi-unit operators who are interested in a transformative opportunity with a path to prosper and the prospect to lead within a thriving and beloved restaurant brand.
CONTACT: Jennifer Jones
Ketchum, on behalf of Wendy's
(678) 447-3746; Jennifer.Jones@Ketchum.com
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality Is Our Recipe®", which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef*, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty dessert. The Wendy's Company is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising.** Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys.
*Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada.
**This is not an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Wendy's will not offer you a franchise unless and until it has provided you with any required franchise disclosure document and presented you with a legal agreement with final terms for the offer of a franchise.
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Shane Akeroyd appointed vice chairman and Eric Staffin chosen as vice president of strategic development
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueVoyant, an industry-leading cyber defense company converging internal and external security, today announced that Shane Akeroyd is joining the company's leadership team as a vice chairman. He most recently served as president, Asia Pacific and global head of account management at IHS Markit.
Also joining from IHS Markit is Eric Staffin, as vice president of strategic development. His most recent role was as chief information security officer (CISO), partner, and senior vice president. IHS Markit is an information service provider that was a $50 billion public company before its merger with S&P Global.
Akeroyd brings more than 30 years of customer-facing experience to BlueVoyant and will be based in Hong Kong. He is joining the company's leadership team with a focus on developing and maintaining senior customer relationships while driving new business opportunities with large enterprise customers. In April, BlueVoyant announced expanded Asian Pacific operations with a new regional headquarters in Singapore.
Before moving to Hong Kong for IHS Markit, Akeroyd was based in New York and held the role of executive vice president, head of sales, marketing, and sales operations. He served as an executive vice president at IHS Markit since joining the firm in 2008. Prior to joining IHS Markit, Akeroyd worked in executive level positions at RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities.
"BlueVoyant has recently expanded and grown operations, partners, and clients in Asia Pacific" said Jim Rosenthal, BlueVoyant's CEO and co-founder. "I am excited to have Shane and his lengthy sales experience on our team. Our recently unveiled cloud-native, outcomes-based platform, BlueVoyant Elements™, is specially able to help organizations across the globe with end-to-end cyber defense for their entire digital ecosystems."
On his appointment, Akeroyd said: "BlueVoyant is perfectly positioned to address a pervasive global cyber threat challenge that is only going to become more complex. Our team of experts and access to proprietary data sets will ensure that BlueVoyant will be a winner in a fragmented market that will see further consolidation assisted by regulatory tailwinds that will force all of us to get ahead of threats before negative impacts happen. I am excited to join BlueVoyant and bring the company's best-in-class services to organizations across the globe"
With a track record of building and leading high-performance teams and partnering with board members, clients, and colleagues, Staffin is a cybersecurity veteran whose mission remains focused on driving substantive and verifiable risk reduction to current and emerging threats within global companies. Prior to joining IHS Markit, he held senior leadership team roles at S&P Global, Thomson Reuters, Citibank, and Bankers Trust.
"BlueVoyant has unmatched technology and experience to help businesses defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks," said Joel Molinoff, vice chairman, strategic development at BlueVoyant. "I am excited to welcome Eric to the team and know his cybersecurity expertise will help organizations proactively defend their digital ecosystems."
The Strategic Development Group works with customers, partners, and government organizations to enrich, develop, and drive business growth.
"BlueVoyant's comprehensive detection and response platform is a game-changer for improving residual risks and organizational resiliency within and across interconnected enterprises and supply chains from current and emerging cyber threats," said Staffin. "The unique combination of technology, telemetry, and talent is unparalleled, and I am thrilled to be joining BlueVoyant's world-class team at this exciting time to help drive strategic innovation, partner and channel expansion, and overall business growth."
About BlueVoyant
BlueVoyant converges internal and external cyber defense capabilities into an outcomes-based, cloud-native platform called BlueVoyant Elements™. Elements continuously monitors your network, endpoints, attack surface, and supply chain as well as the open, deep, and dark web for vulnerabilities, risks, and threats; and takes action to protect your business, leveraging both machine learning-driven automation and human-led expertise. Elements can be deployed as independent solutions or together as a full-spectrum cyber defense platform. BlueVoyant's approach to cyber defense revolves around three key pillars — technology, telemetry, and talent — that deliver rock-solid cyber defense capabilities to more than 700 customers across the globe.
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Philanthropist, businesswoman and global advocate for women and girls teaches members how to develop an individualized framework for philanthropic giving that best matches their resources, values and needs
Shares never-before-heard journal entries from her travels in Tanzania, India and across the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Melinda French Gates will teach a class on impactful giving. French Gates will guide members in examining their own beliefs and personal values to help them create meaningful change in the world by identifying the causes they care about and creating a plan that will have a lasting impact. French Gates' class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
"Melinda is one of the most prolific givers in the world. Over the last 20 years, her contributions as a philanthropist and advocate have helped cut childhood death rates in half, reduce worldwide polio cases by 99% and expand access to contraceptives for millions of women in low- and middle-income countries—accomplishments that require strategic planning and execution," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass. "In her class, she will share how her analytical background has influenced her giving and inspire members to start their own journey of enacting positive change, whether that's through giving their time or using their voice, expertise or money."
Sharing never-before-heard personal stories and insights from more than two decades in philanthropy, French Gates will teach members how to identify and unlock their personal power through giving. She will first help members take stock of their resources and think about how they can use them to make an impact—including giving their time, donating their money, tapping into an area of expertise or using their voice. French Gates will draw from her personal story to talk about the core values that guide her own giving and offer a road map for members to use their personal values to find causes that align with their goals and beliefs. She'll also discuss the different ways one can give in philanthropy, how to create measurable giving goals and how to follow a "think, test, do" research framework that her company Pivotal Ventures uses to drive sustainable impact.
French Gates will discuss why qualitative and quantitative data are both equally important in measuring progress toward giving goals and why she believes there is no "hard data." She will also share why partnerships are essential in any giving journey; in journal entries from her travels, she will reflect on the people she's met from around the world and the lessons they taught her about listening to community needs and breaking down barriers. Lastly, French Gates will stress that failure is inevitable, encouraging members to approach this work with humility and a learning mindset. Members will leave the class understanding that anyone can be a giver, equipped with the tools to get started on their philanthropic journey.
"The most generous people in the world are not philanthropists writing big checks," French Gates said. "Rather, it's the everyday givers who use whatever resources they have available to improve the lives of those around them. Those are the people who inspire me, and I hope that this class inspires them."
In partnership with French Gates, MasterClass will be distributing free annual memberships to eight organizations in the U.S. and abroad championing issues that range from empowering young women to enter health and engineering fields to achieving gender equality in global health leadership.
French Gates is a philanthropist, businesswoman and global advocate for women and girls. As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she sets the direction and priorities of one of the world's largest philanthropies. In 2015, French Gates founded Pivotal Ventures, a company working to accelerate the pace of social progress in the U.S. She is also the author of the bestselling book The Moment of Lift.
French Gates grew up in Dallas. She received both a bachelor's degree in computer science and economics and an MBA from Duke University. She spent the first decade of her career developing multimedia products at Microsoft before leaving the company to focus on her family and her philanthropic work. She has three children—Jenn, Rory and Phoebe—and lives in Seattle.
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MasterClass is the streaming platform where the world's best come together so anyone, anywhere, can access and be inspired by their knowledge and stories. With an annual membership, members get unprecedented access to 150+ instructors and classes across a wide variety of fields, including Arts & Entertainment, Business, Design & Style, Sports & Gaming, Writing and more. Step into Nas' recording studio, Gordon Ramsay's kitchen and go behind the big screen with James Cameron. Design your career with Elaine Welteroth, get ready to win with Lewis Hamilton, perfect your pitch with Shonda Rhimes and discover your inner negotiator with Chris Voss. Each class features about 20 video lessons, at an average of 10 minutes per lesson. You can learn and discover at a pace that best serves your lifestyle—in bite-size pieces or in a single binge, on mobile, tablet, desktop, Android™ TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku® players and devices. Cinematic visuals and close-up demonstrations make you feel like you're one-on-one with the instructors, while the downloadable class guides help reinforce your learning. For those looking to learn by doing, Sessions by MasterClass offers a structured, 30-day curriculum where members can roll up their sleeves, get hands-on and learn meaningful skills through step-by-step guidance from world-class instructors and an active community of peers. With MasterClass at Work, companies can keep their employees engaged and boost morale and motivation with immersive, short-form lessons from the world's best.
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Russia will reward women with over 10 children
(CNN) – Russia is bringing back its “Mother Heroine” award in an attempt to fight the country’s demographic crisis.
The decree signed Monday by Russian President Vladimir Putin earmarks 1 million rubles, or nearly $17,000, to women who have given birth to at least 10 children, assuming all of them are still alive.
The “Mother Heroine” was first used by then-president Joseph Stalin after World War II, which is when the Soviet population dropped by 42 million people.
The latest information from Rosstat, the country’s statistics service, says Russia has lost about 86,000 residents per month from January through May.
Russia has also lost an unconfirmed amount of people from the Ukraine war.
In addition to the “Mother Heroine” designation, the Kremlin is also focused on promoting what it calls traditional values.
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Continued Momentum with Second AAA-Rated Securitization of 2022 Following Strong Business Performance
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has closed a $375 million securitization ("OCTL 2022-2") collateralized by its fixed-rate installment powersports loans. This transaction, Octane's second securitization of 2022 and sixth since launching the program in December 2019, follows a period of record-breaking success for the company.
OCTL 2022-2 issued four classes of fixed-rate notes: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D, which Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)* and Standard & Poor's (S&P)** rated as AAA/AA(sf), AA/AA-(sf), A/A(sf), and BBB/BBB(sf), respectively in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Through this issuance, the company continued to diversify its investor base with new investors, which is a testament to the strength and growth of the program. Additionally, due to significant investor demand, Octane was able to secure an upsize of the transaction from an initial target issuance of $300 million to $375 million in notes. J.P. Morgan acted as lead bookrunner and structuring agent, with Credit Suisse and Truist Securities as joint bookrunners.
Steven Fernald, Chief Financial Officer at Octane, said: "Our ability to attract and retain such a diverse mix of institutional investor partners is particularly notable in the current market environment. We are grateful for their continued support, which also better positions us to connect people with their passions and make buying better through our revolutionary, end-to-end digital experience."
This issuance follows a period of consistent, strong performance for Octane. The company overcame inventory constraints and other headwinds to solidify its position as one of the top three non-captive lenders in the industry. During the first half of 2022, it increased originations by 67% year over year through its in-house lender Roadrunner Financial, Inc., and increased fundings in its consumer channel by 80% year over year. Over the same period, Octane entered two new markets, tractors and trailers, signed new OEM partnerships, and launched new products to increase the speed and ease of buying.
Octane's first asset-backed securitization of 2022, OCTL 2022-1, a $375 million transaction which closed in May, also received a AAA-rating from KBRA and was upsized from an initial $275 million target issuance. The company has completed nearly $1.9 billion of asset-backed securitizations to-date.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.
*KBRA's ratings are subject to all of the terms and conditions set forth in the related report and KBRA's website, which you should review and understand, and can be accessed here.
**The full analysis for S&P's ratings, including any updates, which you should review and understand, is available on standardandpoors.com and can be accessed here.
About Octane:
Octane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. We connect people with their passions by combining cutting-edge technology and innovative risk strategies to make lifestyle purchases - including powersports vehicles and outdoor power equipment - fast, easy, and accessible.
Octane adds value throughout the customer journey: inspiring enthusiasts with our editorial brands, including Cycle World® and UTV Driver®, instantly prequalifying consumers for financing online, routing customers to dealerships for an easy closing, and supporting customers throughout their loan with superior loan servicing.
Founded in 2014, we're a remote-first company with 550+ employees and over 30 OEM and 4,000 dealer partners. Visit www.octane.co.
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Officials in a school district near Fort Worth, Texas, have directed school staff and librarians to temporarily remove books that have been challenged through the district's formal complaint process in the past school year, including the Bible and an illustrated adaptation of Anne Frank's diary.
The Keller Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted policies last week that set new standards for how books and other instructional materials are chosen for schools, including putting books up for 30 days of public review before they are purchased by libraries and removing challenged materials from shelves while they are being reviewed.
"Right now, Keller ISD's administration is asking our campus staff and librarians to review books that were challenged last year to determine if they meet the requirements of the new policy," the school district said in a statement after an email sent to principals about the policy was obtained by the Texas Tribune newspaper.
"All of the books included in Tuesday's email have been included on Keller ISD's Book Challenge list over the past year. Books that meet the new guidelines will be returned to the libraries as soon as it is confirmed they comply with the new policy," the statement said.
The Keller school district allows parents, employees and district residents to file formal objections, or challenges, to books and instructional materials used in schools. A committee then considers whether the materials are educationally suitable and makes a decision on whether the material will remain in schools, the district website says.
The group may also decide to limit use of the materials to particular grade levels or students who get parental permission.
Books that were challenged in the past year include some that explore LGBTQ experiences, such as "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson, which the committee decided to keep in high schools, and "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe, which was removed from the district's campuses, according to the district website. Toni Morrison's novel "The Bluest Eye" was also challenged and kept by the committee.
The new library and educational materials policies were approved unanimously by the board on August 8. The decision came as discussions over school library books and curriculum have become key issues across the country.
"We are very pleased that our new unwoke school board has made these changes," one speaker said during the public comment portion of the August 8 Keller school board meeting. "This is just the beginning, I hope."
An April analysis from PEN America, a literary and free expression advocacy organization, found 1,586 books were banned in 86 school districts across 26 states from July 31, 2021, to March 31, 2022. Texas led the country with the most book bans at 713, the analysis found, followed by Pennsylvania and Florida.
"The sweeping attempt to remove these titles from classrooms and libraries on the eve of a new school year is an appalling affront to students' First Amendment rights. It is virtually impossible to run a school or a library that purges books in response to any complaint from any corner," Jonathan Friedman, PEN America director of free expression and education programs, said in a statement.
"The whole situation reflects trends across the country toward educational censorship, a recipe for anodyne schools and lowest-common-denominator education. This directive from Keller ISD ought to be repealed immediately, Friedman said.
Wednesday is the first day back to school for the district.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CRIS, BLUE, NRDY, SIEN, and AQST.
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Greg Ivancich announced as Chief Financial Officer and Gerald Choung as Chief Revenue Officer
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform that makes it easier for fleets to develop, deploy, and manage mobile devices and applications, today announced leadership additions to its executive management team. Greg Ivancich has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer and Gerald Choung as Chief Revenue Officer.
"Greg and Gerald are proven leaders with track records of delivering results and I am proud to welcome them to the executive team," said Jack Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of Platform Science. "Their combined decades of financial leadership experience will be an invaluable addition as we continue to execute our growth strategy and onboard more and more fleet customers across the country."
Ivancich joins Platform Science from Saban Capital Group, a private investment firm where he served as CFO. Ivancich's experience prior to Saban Capital includes Logistics Real Estate investments, most recently with private equity fund EQT Exeter where he served as Principal and a founding partner of Exeter's international business. Prior to EQT Exeter, Ivancich was an investment banker covering the real estate industry and advised public and private companies on IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and public equity and debt capital markets transactions. His roles included Director of Real Estate Investment Banking at Barclays and Executive Director of Real Estate Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley.
Choung joins Platform Science from ActiveState, a SaaS company that provides secure open source language solutions for enterprise customers, where he served as CRO. With prior roles at key Fortune 500 technology companies, Choung brings over 20 years of leadership experience within the high-tech industry at companies such as Qualcomm, Microsoft, and Oracle. Throughout his career, he has led executive functions for sales and marketing within multinational organizations.
The appointments of Ivancich and Choung come following the recent additions of Chas Wurster, who joined Platform Science as Chief Technology Officer, overseeing all aspects of product development, engineering, and IT at the company; and Heather Ramírez, who was named the Chief People Officer of Platform Science and is responsible for leading the people operations, recruiting and office management teams.
Kennedy continued, "As our growth accelerates, we continue to deepen our executive and management team and we're thrilled to welcome some incredibly talented new leaders. Our company's ongoing growth and success is a direct function of the incredible team of colleagues that make Platform Science such a great place to work, innovate and collaborate. These new additions will help to propel us farther and faster, as the ride continues."
About Platform Science
Platform Science is transforming transportation technology by empowering enterprise fleets with a unified, user-friendly technology platform. Platform Science makes it easy to develop, deploy and manage mobile devices and applications on commercial vehicles, giving fleets an edge in efficiency, flexibility, visibility and productivity. The customizable platform delivers an unlimited canvas to fleets and developers seeking to innovate and create new solutions as customers' needs, businesses and industries evolve. Platform Science was named by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022. In 2021, Platform Science was ranked #2 in the FreightTech 25 Awards by industry news leader, FreightWaves. For more information, please visit www.platformscience.com
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Boy, 15, faces trial over alleged Isle of Wight Festival terror plot
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A 15-year-old boy is to go on trial accused of plotting a terror attack after allegedly researching the Isle of Wight Festival as a potential target.
The boy, from Cowes, Isle of Wight, appeared at the Old Bailey charged with preparation of terrorist acts.
It is claimed he had developed an interest in the Islamic State Group.
A plea hearing has been set for 4 November, and a three-week trial has been scheduled to start at Winchester Crown Court on 18 April next year.
Prosecutors said the teenager was arrested after police received a tip-off from the FBI that he was allegedly planning to attack someone he thought had insulted Islam.
It is alleged the teenager researched the music festival, which is held in June and attracts around 90,000 people.
He is also said to have also looked up weapons, including firearms, vehicles and a stab vest.
The defendant, who cannot be identified because of his age, was remanded in custody.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 18, 2022 Electromedical Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: EMED) ("Electromedical" or the "Company"), a pioneer in the development and production of bioelectronic devices designed to relieve chronic, intractable, and acute pain by using frequencies and electro-modulation, is pleased to provide its Financial and Operational Highlights for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
"We continue to drive toward scalable growth and new innovations, positioning the Company as an emerging leader in technologies that offer a drug-free path to a pain-free life," noted Matthew Wolfson, Founder and CEO of Electromedical. "Q2 delivered another quarter of robust growth in net sales. And we made significant progress in board governance and product development."
Financial Performance Highlights for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
- Net Sales increased 11% over Q2 2021 to $225k primarily due to increased unit sales.
- Gross Margin increased to 80% as compared to 75% in Q2 2021.
- Loss from operations was ($283K) versus ($525K) in Q2 2021, an 85% improvement.
- Net loss was ($536K) versus ($775K) in Q2 2021, a 31% improvement, reflecting increased gross profit and reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses and interest.
Financial Performance Highlights for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
- Net Sales increased 21% year over the six months ended June 30,2021 to $447K.
- Gross Margin remained at 75% for both six-month periods.
- Loss from operations was ($672K) versus ($1.2M) in the six months ended June 30, 2021, a 46% improvement.
- Net loss was ($1.7M) versus ($3.3M) in the six months ended June 30,2021, a 49% improvement, reflecting increased gross profit and reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses and interest.
The Company's business model remained resilient during the quarter ended June 30 despite macro headwinds, including inflation, a slowdown in consumer spending, and continued global supply chain concerns. During the quarter, Electromedical was able to achieve top and bottom-line growth at improved margins, shrinking the Company's loss from operations by over 50% year over year, moving the Company closer to EBITDA profitability.
The Company continues to invest in expanding its sales and marketing resources as well as developing next-generation technology capable of providing scalable accelerating growth in the months and quarters ahead.
The Company was also able to shore up its balance sheet during the quarter by working with one of its most significant stakeholders to reduce debt carried by the Company by more than $600k in a debt-to-equity conversion involving restricted shares.
In addition, the Company added strong talent and experience to its Board of Directors with the addition of Lee Benson, a proven leader with an established track record of profound success in business and the engineering space.
Wolfson added, "We have reduced dilution risk, shored up the balance sheet, and added proven leadership talent to our board, building governance and strategic value into the core of the Company as we move toward scaling the business. We have a number of updates in the works related to R&D achievements and further investments in driving expanding sales. I look forward to providing additional updates soon."
About Electromedical Technologies
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Electromedical Technologies, Inc. is a commercial stage, FDA cleared, bioelectronic medical device manufacturing company initially focused on the treatment of various chronic, acute, intractable, and post-operative pain conditions. Through University collaboration agreements, the Company is working to develop a comprehensive research program in defining the effects of electro-modulation on the human body. By studying the impacts of electrical fields in cell signaling and effects on virus assembly and immune responses, the Company's goal is to reduce pain and improve overall human wellbeing. The Company's current FDA cleared product indications are for chronic acute post traumatic and post-operative, intractable pain relief.
For more information, please visit www.electromedtech.com.
Note: Nonhuman preliminary studies that we are planning to start in the near future and their applications are not related to our current product in any way and are currently not cleared in the US.
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MOORESTOWN, N.J., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elite Consulting Partners, the recognized financial services industry leader in transition consulting and business services, has crossed the impressive milestone of 50 employees with additional employees in process to join the team in the weeks ahead. This achievement was marked in tandem with the company's 11th anniversary and establishes Elite as the largest nationwide transition consultancy specifically focused on advisor and firm clients within the financial services space.
Simultaneous to their staff growth, Elite Consulting Partners opened multiple new office locations, among them Boca Raton, FL; Atlanta, GA; and two offices in Moorestown, NJ. Of note is the wealth of thought leadership represented within the Elite team, which is comprised of seasoned financial services industry veterans, former financial advisors, and wholesalers. These individuals represent a cross-section of experience garnered from the industry's most storied firms among them LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial, Cetera Financial Group, Dynasty Financial Partners, Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and Lincoln Financial.
Further, the impeccable industry reputation of Elite, its influence within the highest echelons of financial services, and the company's proprietary Elite Next Level transition process continue to set the organization apart and have become the standard for excellence within financial services recruiting.
Elite Consulting Partners CEO Frank LaRosa proudly states, "When I began Elite Consulting Partners 11 years ago, it was my goal to establish a financial services recruiting firm unlike any other in the industry. I am proud that not only have my team and I achieved that goal, but that we have the ambition and drive to start each day fresh in pursuit of a new level of success. This dedication and commitment are the same effort we put to work on behalf of our clients as we continue to level up as a company. I cannot begin to express how immensely proud I am to work with everyone on the Elite team."
Elite Consulting Partners is a recruiting and transition consultant, merger & acquisition, and business consulting firm focused on providing strategic advice and solutions to the financial services industry. Elite Consulting Partners prides itself on offering unparalleled service, unbiased advice, and expert guidance to both advisors and corporate clients in order to ensure each client's objectives and goals are realized during their due diligence and transition process.
To learn more about Elite Consulting Partners visit www.eliteconsultingpartners.com for further information.
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US home sales fell again in July as housing slowdown deepens
Los Angeles – Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the sixth consecutive month in July, deepening the housing market’s slide under the weight of sharply higher mortgage rates, surging inflation and slower, but still solidly rising home prices.
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that existing home sales fell 5.9% last month from June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.81 million. That’s lower than what economists were expecting, according to FactSet.
Sales fell 20.2% from July last year. Sales have now fallen to the slowest pace since May 2020, near the start of the pandemic.
The national median home price jumped 10.8% in July from a year earlier to $403,800.
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After successful growth in a small group of pilot towns, the company expands throughout Fairfield County and the Farmington Valley area
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of New England's fastest-growing meal delivery services is expanding its coverage area across Connecticut. Since 2016, Feast & Fettle has hand-delivered fresh, locally prepared meals to busy families and professionals across Rhode Island and Massachusetts who aren't willing to sacrifice quality.
Starting on August 18th, Feast & Fettle's delivery vans will be seen in West Hartford, Avon, Simsbury, and surrounding towns. The Company will also open up several additional towns in Fairfield County such as Trumbull, Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton, Weston, Shelton, and more.
Construction on their new Connecticut facility will be completed in 2023 and will be home to a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen that will serve Connecticut and New York.
"We had to ensure we entered the market in a gradual and thoughtful way. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from our initial members in Greenwich, Darien, and Stamford, we're confident that it's the right time to start introducing the service to more families across the state," stated CEO, Carlos Ventura.
Ventura explains what sets F&F apart from the many options in the booming meal delivery category. "We've carved out a niche, catering to folks today who refuse to settle for meals prepared in factories or delivered frozen," he says. "Our meals are made fresh in the local kitchen and the menus are thoughtfully planned - we simply will not compromise on quality."
Between the meal selections, customer care that responds almost in real-time, and unexpected gifts of appreciation to their members– Feast & Fettle has earned over 400 5-star ratings on Google.
New members in Connecticut can expect a local curated gift in their first order from Le Rouge Chocolates in Westport. "Showing love to our members is important to us," adds Ventura.
Feast & Fettle will also be donating $1 from every order in Connecticut during the launch period to Healing Meals Project in Simsbury.
Founded in 2016, Feast & Fettle is a premium, vertically-integrated meal service. The company prepares and delivers high-quality meals for busy families and professionals across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Meals are prepared at local kitchens and distributed by their in-house delivery team. Feast & Fettle is known for its commitment to supporting and the local communities they operate in and contributes $1 of every order to Edesia Nutrition, to help battle malnourishment in children worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.feastandfettle.com
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Contractor abandons road work
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Even as Melapalayam residents are waiting for repair of badly damaged roads in their area due to underground drainage work, alleged “undue pressure” being exerted by elected representatives on the contractor has apparently forced him to abandon the work.
As the corporation floated tenders for road works worth Rs. 2 crore in wards 43, 44, 45 and 49 in 2019, it was awarded to contractor G. Deva, the lowest bidder. In view of COVID-19, the contractor was forced to abandon the work for two years even before it was started.
The delay pushed up estimate of the work and the contractor held talks with the corporation to revise the project cost. The corporation turned down the plea and the work remained abandoned and the public’s agony continued.
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When V. Sivakrishnamurthy assumed office as Corporation Commissioner recently, he held talks with the contractor thrice and persuaded him to do the work without increasing the cost, thus saving a few lakh rupees for the corporation.
“The contractor, citing 30% increase in the cost of materials during the last three years, sought hike in the project cost. After the Commissioner’s persuasion, he accepted to do the work at the old rate. However, the contractor could not start the work due to the pressure mounted by a few elected representatives on him. As they allegedly demanded commission for executing the work in ‘their area,’ he cannot start the work till today,” said sources in the corporation.
When the contractor’s men went to the spot on August 13 and cleaned the road surface before laying the road, Mr. Deva was asked to start the work only after meeting chairperson of Melapalayam Zone Kathija Iqlam Fazila and her father and DMK’s Melapalayam area secretary ‘Dubai’ Shahul.
After stopping the work, Mr. Deva submitted a complaint in the Corporation Commissioner’s Office accusing Ms. Kathija Iqlam Fazila and Mr. ‘Dubai’ Shahul of demanding money for executing the road laying work in Melapalayam Zone.
“Moreover, the duo asked me to meet Palayamkottai MLA and DMK’s Tirunelveli Central district secretary M. Abdul Wahab before meeting them,” he said in the complaint.
When asked, Ms. Kathija said the contractor was about to start the work on Saturday without the presence of Mr. Abdul Wahab, who was then out of station. “Since the MLA has to start any development work, I asked the contractor to meet him first to get his convenient dates before starting the work,” she said denying that she had demanded money from the contractor.
Her father Mr. Shahul also denied it. “I am ready to quit politics if you can prove that I demanded money from the contractor,” said Mr. Shahul.
Mr. Abdul Wahab said he wanted the work to be started. “Only then, the people would accept that their representative is doing something good for them and the constituency. When I tried to reach the contractor concerned to ask him to start the work, he did not attend my phone calls. But he is spreading false accusations against me,” he said.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh – Here's an idea that's guaranteed to make you - blink. If special interests in Sacramento have their way in the next few days, it will become legal for people who are not medical doctors and surgeons to perform eye surgery on Californians.
That's right, AB 2236 if enacted will authorize optometrists who haven't completed years of necessary medical, clinical, and surgical training to operate on your eyes. Optometrists claim it only takes the equivalent of a four-day weekend to become a skilled surgeon. So, what if something goes wrong? Did they teach that on Saturday or was it Sunday?
AB 2236 is now under consideration in the California State Senate. This bill would allow non-surgeons – optometrists - to perform laser and scalpel surgery and injections on the eyes of Californians.
"It is imperative that California voters let their state Senators know that eye surgery by non-surgeons is unacceptable" said Kurt Heitman, MD, Safe Eyes America board member "or before you can blink you may no longer be assured that the person behind the mask who is preparing to laser or cut around your eye is really a medically trained surgeon."
Such a proposed major change in the delivery of surgical care would seem to generate a great deal of public debate. But special interests to date to have been successful in keeping discussion about drastically reducing the necessary requirements to perform eye surgery under wraps. Why? Because these special interests know if Californians really knew what was happening behind closed doors in Sacramento, citizens would cry out: "Don't Mess with the Only Two Eyes I'll Ever Have."
Call your California state Senator (https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/) NOW and urge them - Vote NO on AB 2236.
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NEW YORK and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- miR Scientific, LLC announced the launch of national event #CanDoBlue to create awareness of the need for widespread prostate cancer testing during the 2022 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (also known as "PCAM"). On September 1, New York, New Jersey, Chicago, and Puerto Rico will simultaneously light up dozens of landmarks and buildings in blue to call attention to the urgent need for getting men tested for this aggressive type of cancer.
Across North America, September is recognized as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by healthcare experts, advocates and organizations concerned with men's prostate health. miR Scientific's goal is to introduce #CanDoBlue into men's health conversations in Canada, Israel, Japan, the U.S., Puerto Rico, Singapore, and other global markets. For Puerto Rico, the hashtag that will highlight the event has been adapted to #VísteteDeAzul.
Last month the company announced that miR Sentinel™ Prostate Cancer Test is commercially available in the United States, Puerto Rico and select international markets. miR Sentinel™ is a novel, urine-based, molecular test that analyzes small non-coding RNA using a proprietary biostatistical algorithm. The miR Sentinel™ Test assesses the risk of aggressive prostate cancer and is intended to aid in the detection and clinical management of men >45 years of age at risk for prostate cancer.
"An estimated 268,490 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022 according to the American Cancer Society. miR Scientific's vision is to revolutionize prostate cancer disease management by improving accessibility and accuracy of the tools used to assess each man's personal risk of this aggressive disease. To achieve this we need to create awareness of the urgency of getting tested," said Sam Salman, Chairman and CEO of miR Scientific.
"We believe that the miR Sentinel Test offers patients and providers a non-invasive means of accurately assessing a man's prostate cancer risk, which could potentially reduce unnecessary biopsies and biopsy-related complications in men with low-risk of clinically significant prostate cancer, while prioritizing diagnostic and treatment resources to those men that potentially harbor clinically significant prostate cancer," added Salman.
In Puerto Rico, where extensive testing was conducted by the company, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, and the leading cause of cancer deaths among men. The rate of prostate cancer on the Island is 149% higher than in the mainland United States and is 65% more likely to be diagnosed in a late stage of the disease. Since October 2019, miR Scientific has been committed to improving prostate cancer outcomes for men in Puerto Rico and created a coalition of doctors, academics, universities, and the government to create a movement that the company hopes will encourage men to get tested.
The first Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Puerto Rico was observed in September 2021. miR Scientific worked closely with Governor Pedro Pierluisi and the Senate of Puerto Rico to bring attention to a topic that is seldom discussed by Puerto Rican men.
"#CANDOBLUE is a global movement that started in Puerto Rico and now is expanding to the US and other global markets. Our coalition's partners have signed agreements to help us educate, empower, and engage others to raise awareness about prostate cancer. Our partners include Puerto Rico Urological Group, Empresas River Siaca, Grupo Ferré Rangel, D Group Equities Management Corp., ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer, Fans for the Cure, Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation, Partnership for Modern Puerto Rico, Synercode, PR5G, Health Front Group, Puerto Rico Federal Affairs and Administration, and San Juan Bautista School of Medicine Clinical Research Unit," noted Arminda "Mindy" Figueroa, Chief of Staff & Country Manager for Puerto Rico.
The results of miR Scientific's recent clinical study performed at multiple sites within the US and Puerto Rico were presented at the 2022 American Urological Association's Annual Meeting. The results show that in the study cohort of ~1100 men, the miR Sentinel™ Test identified molecular evidence of prostate cancer in at-risk men with 98.5% sensitivity and distinguish clinically non-significant (nominally No Pathological Evidence of Prostate Cancer and Grade Group 1), from clinically significant prostate cancer (nominally Grade Groups 2-5) with a prognostic sensitivity of 83%.
Additional information on the miR Sentinel™ Prostate Cancer Test as well as information on how to access the test can be found by visiting miRSentinel.com or calling 855-55CALLMIR from the United States or +1 (855) 552-2556.
Join the #CanDoBlue movement! For more information visit CanDoBlue.org
About miR Scientific:
miR Scientific, LLC is a healthcare company committed to transforming global cancer management by providing early and highly accurate detection, characterization, and monitoring of disease. The Company's proprietary miR Disease Management Platform® was developed to assist providers in effectively managing targeted diseases, initially focused on urological cancers.
The platform powers the miR Sentinel™ Prostate Cancer Test, a liquid biopsy urine test that can accurately detect, classify, and monitor prostate cancer based on the interrogation of small-non-coding RNAs extracted from urinary exosomes.
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CARLSBAD, N.M. — Descending from the bright sunshine down into another world comes easily at Carlsbad Caverns.
"This is one of the greatest caves in the world,” said Rod Horrocks, chief of resources at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, an underground labyrinth of more than 100 caves beneath southern New Mexico. "In the early days, people had no idea about caves."
Caves and karst play an important role in the world's drinking water supply, holding about 20% of it.
"They're out of sight, out of mind,” Horrocks said. “A lot of people don't think about them and yet they're so integrated, connected to everything we do to our water system."
Every year, about half a million people visit Carlsbad Caverns.
"To aid visitor access to the cave, they built all of the infrastructure right on top of the cave,” Horrocks said, adding, “worst place they could have built it."
It turned out, though, to be the perfect place to run tests to see how the pollution created on the surface makes its way to the water that drips and collects down in the caves.
"From hydrocarbons coming off the parking lot and going into the cave to leaky sewer lines, just all kinds of things can cause problems to the cave," Horrocks said.
It’s a problem not just there, but potentially in other parts of the country, too.
About 25% of America's 332 million people get their drinking water from groundwater beneath the surface. A map from USGS shows the locations of the principal aquifers in the U.S., which are located in nearly every region of the country from Florida to Michigan to Arizona and beyond.
So, what did the tests find at Carlsbad Caverns?
"We found chromium in the water. We found nitrates in the water. Caffeine—it goes through us and it's very persistent and it's found pretty much in water everywhere," Horrocks said.
There is also another issue: drought, especially in the West.
"We go through droughts every 20 years or so, but nothing of this magnitude," said Tom Cech, former co-director of the One World One Water Center at the Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Drought, coupled with increased demand from population growth, is impacting the water table far below the surface. Carlsbad is not immune, either.
"This is ‘Longfellow's Bathtub.’ In 2015, when they designed these lights, it was pretty much full up to the shelf stone - spectacular. And then, we've had this really bad drought since then and it's dropped a couple of feet,” Horrocks said, adding that if drought conditions continue, in the coming years, "We could see the pools in Carlsbad dry up."
It is a threat no one wants to see at any other underground water source critical to life.
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAPORESSO, the renowned vaping brand, is inviting fans and vape shop partners to join them on August 18th to celebrate the company's seventh year of operations.
"Throughout the years, VAPORESSO has been blessed with the support of fans and partners," said Thalia Cheng, CMO of VAPORESSO. "They continued to value VAPORESSO's innovation, reliability, and style. Their unwavering support has made us reach our seventh anniversary. Now, we want to express our gratitude by giving something to all of our loyal partners and friends around the world."
VAPORESSO has dedicated the previous seven years to creating a smoke-free future while improving the quality of life for users. TARGET, the brand's first product, was released in 2015. With over 400,000 TARGET kits sold in the United States, VAPORESSO entered Europe in 2016, with Germany as its first stop. REVENGER, VAPORSSO's first dual-battery product, was released in 2017, and over 5 million REVENGER kits were sold. In 2018, the brand debuted ZERO, which set a new shipment record of over 10 million kits.
VAPORESSO kicked off the Power Shop Program in 2019, aiming to open over 7000 stores globally. Its GEN series launched in the same year made high-power devices more accessible than ever before. Following its XROS SERIES launched in 2020 and sold more than 3 million kits in 2021, VAPORESSO redefined DTL vaping with its newly developed iTank at the beginning of 2022.
Leveraging its robust market penetration strategy and ability to expand its offline retail networks, VAPORESSO is well-positioned to capitalize on its growth momentum to further increase its global footprint.
About VAPORESSO
VAPORESSO was created in 2015 and is dedicated to establishing a smoke-free world while raising the quality of life for its users. Based on its continuous innovation, strict quality control, and substantial commitment, VAPORESSO creates products that can fit all levels and styles of vapers.
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HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Three people were injured in a crash on Highway 11-W Wednesday night, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP).
In a preliminary crash report released by THP, investigators say that a Jeep carrying a driver and one passenger was traveling south along 11-W when a Ford Edge traveling along State Route 31 drove through a stop sign at an intersection with the highway.
Police say the Ford, driven by Curt Fawns, 58, of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, then hit the Jeep and caused it to drive through the median and into the northbound lanes of 11-W.
Both passengers of the Jeep were listed as injured in the crash, as well as Fawns. According to the report, criminal charges against Fawns were pending on Thursday. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thp-3-injured-in-11-w-crash/ | 2022-08-18T14:40:05Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thp-3-injured-in-11-w-crash/ | true |
Cloud-connected Food Lockers Streamlines Food Deliveries While Elevating the Delivery Experience for Residents
SEATTLE, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnow Technologies ("Minnow"), a Seattle-based IoT startup, and Westdale Real Estate Investment and Management ("Westdale"), a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in Dallas, announced today that Westdale has deployed Minnow's contactless food lockers (called "Pickup Pods") at five of its multifamily properties in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
"We're excited to partner with Westdale to provide their residents with a world-class food delivery experience. Having a Top 50 NMHC Owner/Manager install Pickup Pods across an entire region of the country will help create awareness of Minnow and our mission to make food delivery as efficient, reliable, and convenient as package delivery," said Steven Sperry, Co-Founder, and CEO of Minnow.
Westdale partners with renowned designers and contractors to build and deliver exceptional assets that positively contribute to the lives of their residents. The company continuously strives to make its properties stand out from the competition. Adding a contactless food delivery amenity like the Pickup Pod will further differentiate Westdale's properties by making residents' food deliveries safer, more secure, and more convenient.
Minnow's intelligent food lockers make food delivery and pickup consistent and reliable, every time. Instead of waiting in the lobby or searching for residents' units, food delivery workers drop off orders at the Pickup Pod. This enables them to complete the delivery faster while reducing delivery traffic throughout the property. And residents can pick up at their convenience, knowing their food is kept in a secure, insulated cubby. To help ensure food safety, the Pickup Pod tracks and monitors every delivery, alerting building staff when food isn't picked up within a specified time.
"We're excited to utilize Minnow Pickup Pods in our mid-rise buildings. We expect this to be very popular with residents and to solve food delivery issues. It will also help minimize traffic in our resident corridors and common areas," said Elizabeth Heller, Vice President, Regional Director at Westdale Asset Management. Unlike drop-off tables or leaving deliveries with a concierge, the Pickup Pod tracks and monitors every food delivery while enhancing building security, reducing demands on building staff, and eliminating lobby clutter.
And unlike package lockers, the Pickup Pod is designed for short-term food storage. The Pickup Pod is UL-certified for food safety and comes with insulated cubbies, anti-microbial surfaces, and 24x7 monitoring to help ensure food freshness and safety. It takes up less than four square feet of floor space and can be installed in under 30 minutes. Pickup Pod can go almost anywhere and requires only a standard 120V electrical outlet and a WiFi or cellular connection. And it can accept deliveries from any food delivery service, ghost kitchen, restaurant, or catering company. Today, Pickup Pods streamlines food deliveries in multifamily properties, office buildings, hospitals, universities, corporate campuses, and other places where food is delivered.
Westdale owns a stellar reputation in all disciplines of the multifamily and commercial real estate sectors. Founded in 1991, the privately held company fosters an entrepreneurial spirit with flexible and responsive capital resources enabling adaptive, creative, and opportunistic acquisitions, value-add, core-plus, and suburban in any phase of the economic cycle.
Founded in 2017, Minnow's contactless food lockers (called "Pickup Pods") provide a better way to manage food deliveries. With a sleek, modern design and a small footprint, Pickup Pods are perfect for office buildings, multifamily properties, universities, hospitals, and other places where food is delivered.
To learn more about Minnow, go to https://www.minnowpod.com/ or on social media at linkedin.com/company/minnow, facebook.com/minnowpod, Instagram.com/minnowpod, and twitter.com/minnowpod.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based, award-winning general contractor, has broken ground on Ilumina Zephyrhills, a high-end multifamily development in Zephyrhills, FL.
North American Development Group is the developer of Ilumina Zephyrhills, which is scheduled for completion in late Spring 2024 and will be a great complement to the existing Zephyr Commons shopping center which is located adjacent to the subject property and is anchored by many of Florida's most dominant retailers, including Publix Supermarket. "NADG has owned and operated Zephyr Commons for over a decade and has enjoyed a great relationship with the City of Zephyrhills," said Todd Addison, Senior Director with NADG. "Ilumina Zephyrhills will continue the shopping center's evolution into a true mixed-use environment. NADG's development team is excited to work with LandSouth Construction to bring this luxury residential property to the City with resort style amenities in a lushly landscaped setting."
"Zephyrhills is a beautiful part of the fast-growing Tampa Bay area," shared James Pyle, LandSouth President and CEO. "LandSouth is excited to partner with North American Development Group to bring new upscale multifamily living to the Zephyrhills area."
Justin Duff is the LandSouth project manager for Illumina Zephyrhills and Brent Fox will serve as the superintendent for the project. The architecture firm for Ilumina Zephyrhills is Forum Architecture & Interior Design Group.
Ilumina Zephyrhills will be a garden-style development, with five buildings, all with four stories. The development will also have a clubhouse, pool pavilion, and maintenance building. Ilumina Zephyrhills will offer a total of 252 units. Residents can choose from nine different floor plans, from one to three bedrooms. The units range from 799 square feet to 1,355 square feet and will have balconies, walk-in closets, and much more. Amenities at Ilumina Zephyrhills will include a pool, dog park, playground, basketball court, pickleball court, trellis, and a cabana. Ilumina Zephyrhills will provide residents proximity to the Zephyr Commons shopping mall. Hillsborough State Park, and Crystal Springs.
"Ilumina Zephyrhills will offer the best of everything LandSouth and North American Development Group bring to a new development," Justin Duff, the LandSouth project manager stated. "We're excited to get started on Ilumina Zephyrhills and bring more multifamily, luxury living to the Zephyrhills area."
LandSouth will employ its unique integrated construction approach to build Ilumina Zephyrhills. Service components work together to provide seamless delivery through proven procedures, systems, and technology.
ABOUT LANDSOUTH CONSTRUCTION
LandSouth Construction, the Southeast's premier general contractor, specializing in multifamily, senior living, and mixed-use development, was named one of Engineering News Record's Top 400. Since 1998 LandSouth has transformed ideas into best–in–class communities. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. LandSouth has completed more than 25,000 multifamily units. For more information, call LandSouth's Kaley Robinson, (904) 760-3188, or visit www.landsouth.com.
ABOUT NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP
North American Development Group ("NADG") was founded in 1977 and is a full service, vertically integrated real estate platform with over $5.5 Billion of assets under management. NADG has been active in the acquisition, development/redevelopment and management of over 300 shopping centers, mixed-use and residential projects comprising well over 35 million square feet across the United States and Canada. NADG's retail platform currently consists of over 25 million square feet of shopping center and mixed-use space. NADG has completed (or is under development on) over 4,300 residential units, with a pipeline of ±9,800 units. For more information, please visit www.NADG.com.
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POTOMAC, Md., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents and their clients, today announced the appointment of Fazeela Abdul Rashid to its Board of Directors. Abdul Rashid is a Partner at Revolution Growth, the venture capital fund that led Curbio's $65M Series B funding round which closed in January 2022.
Abdul Rashid brings over 20 years of finance and investing experience, with a focus on growth equity, in both the private and public markets. She has been an active investor with well-known companies at the intersection of technology and shifting consumer preferences, including Duolingo, Noom, Harry's, and Impossible Foods. She has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Economics from Cornell University.
Abdul Rashid formerly served as Managing Director of Consumer and Americas at Temasek International, a $400B global investment firm headquartered in Singapore. There, she was instrumental in building early efforts in direct U.S. healthcare investments, leading the U.S. consumer practice and launching DE&I efforts.
"Fazeela has a wealth of experience serving as a trusted advisor to tech-enabled businesses around the globe. I am excited to welcome her to the Curbio Board of Directors, where I know she will be invaluable to us as we continue transforming home improvement for real estate," said Rick Rudman, CEO of Curbio. "Curbio has prioritized hiring a diverse leadership team –currently, a third of our board members are women of color and half of our executive team are women."
2022 has been a year of unprecedented growth for Curbio, with a total of $90M in funding being raised between its Series B round in January and its recent $25M credit facility closing. The company has expanded into six new U.S. markets, grown its workforce by 68% and invested in its proprietary technology to dramatically improve the customer experience in home improvement for real estate. Despite recent uncertainty in the market, Curbio continues to grow more than 100% year over year, with its rapid topline growth expected to exceed $100M in 2023.
"Curbio is breaking into a large untapped market with its modern, tech-enabled approach to fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution, vastly improving the customer experience. Its solution is exactly what the market calls for-- fast, reliable home updates which ensure that sellers get the most out of their home, while meeting buyer demand for move-in-ready properties," said Abdul Rashid. "I am excited to be able to help advise Curbio's seasoned executive team as they continue to transform the home improvement industry."
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.
Revolution Growth is a venture capital fund investing in growth stage companies around the country that are leading disruption within their industry. Led by Steve Case, Ted Leonsis, and Steve Murray, Revolution Growth has a proven strategy of partnering with entrepreneurs to build and scale category-defining companies. Revolution Growth is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and part of Revolution's family of funds, including Revolution Ventures and the Rise of the Rest Seed Funds. Visit us online at revolution.com/growth or @Revolution.
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US STOCKS-Wall St set for higher open as investors await more Fed clues
By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Devik Jain
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were set to open slightly higher on Thursday, with investors seeking fresh signals for future rate hikes after minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting suggested a less aggressive monetary policy tightening path.
Traders are seeing a slightly greater probability of the Fed raising rates by 50 basis points in September, rather than a third 75 basis-point hike. FEDWATCH
"I would characterize yesterday's release of the minutes from last meeting really less hawkish," said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth.
"The recent rally clearly has been driven by a combination of better than feared economic data and earnings."
The tech-heavy Nasdaq .IXIC has bounced nearly 22% from its mid-June lows, while the benchmark S&P 500 .SPX has risen 17%, supported by upbeat results from corporate America.
Treasury yields pulled back slightly on Thursday, giving a boost to some high-growth and technology stocks in premarket trading.
The Fed has lifted its benchmark interest rate by 225 bps so far this year to control four-decades high inflation.
Data showing softer-than-expected inflation in July has sparked a risk-on rally in Wall Street in the last few weeks, with focus now on the Fed's annual Jackson Hole symposium next week.
At 8:43 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis 1YMcv1 were up 19 points, or 0.06%, S&P 500 e-minis EScv1 were up 4.5 points, or 0.11%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis NQcv1 were up 17 points, or 0.13%.
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 250,000 for the week ended Aug. 13, according to data from the Labor Department.
Retail earnings have been mixed so far, with encouraging reports from Walmart WMT.N and Home Depot HD.N earlier this week, while Target's TGT.N profit slump in the previous session dragged the retail sector .SPXRT down 1.2%.
Kohl's Corp KSS.N dropped 8.5% in trading before the bell on Thursday after the retailer cut its full-year sales and profit forecasts.
Estee Lauder Cos Inc EL.N slipped 1.2% as it forecast full-year sales and profit below estimates, due to a hit from pandemic-related lockdowns in China.
(Reporting by Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Devik Jain in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
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LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) — A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with three separate shootings that took place earlier in the day along Interstate 85 in Alabama and Georgia. One man was seriously wounded.
Jerel Raphael Brown of Montgomery, Alabama, was arrested in LaFayette, Alabama, after shootings were reported in Montgomery and Auburn in Alabama and near Hogansville, Georgia, according to sheriff’s deputies in Troup County, Georgia.
The Auburn Police Department said Brown has been charged with attempted murder and shooting into an unoccupied vehicle. He is being held without bond, the police department said.
Officials had asked people to look for a 1996 white Cadillac Fleetwood after three shootings were reported. In the Auburn shooting, a 45-year-old Prattville, Alabama, man was seriously wounded by a gunshot that officials said appeared to enter from the rear of the man’s vehicle. The victim was taken by helicopter to a Montgomery hospital.
A stretch of Interstate 85 in Auburn was closed for hours while police investigated.
No one was injured in the Georgia shooting. No details on the Montgomery shooting were immediately released.
Brown is charged in Georgia with aggravated assault, possessing a gun while committing a felony and first-degree criminal damage.
Deputies in western Georgia’s Troup County said they identified the suspect vehicle using a traffic camera, allowing information about the car to be broadcast around the region. Authorities said that led to a Chambers County, Alabama, sheriff’s deputy pulling Brown over and arresting him. Brown was later handed over to Auburn police.
Troup County Sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Stewart Smith said investigators can’t say at this time what motivated the shootings. He said that while Troup County has filed charges, he expected Brown would be jailed in Alabama and would be prosecuted first in that state. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/man-arrested-in-3-highway-shootings-in-alabama-georgia/ | 2022-08-18T14:47:02Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/man-arrested-in-3-highway-shootings-in-alabama-georgia/ | true |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) announced that it has imposed an interim suspension of the CFP® certification against Filippo Mastrocola, which is effective as of August 10, 2022.
CFP Board issued an automatic Interim Suspension Order suspending Mr. Mastrocola's right to use the CFP® certification marks after receiving evidence that the Securities Division of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Massachusetts Securities Division) issued a permanent bar. On May 24, 2022, Mr. Mastrocola entered into a Consent Order with the Massachusetts Securities Division (Consent Order). According to the Consent Order, Mr. Mastrocola advised a client whose wife had a serious health condition to liquidate stocks in his Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and send Mr. Mastrocola $228,000 in proceeds. As set forth in the Consent Order, Mr. Mastrocola claimed he would use the proceeds to purchase a Medicaid-compliant annuity on the client's behalf, to enable the client's wife to qualify for a state Medicaid program. Instead, the Consent Order states that Mr. Mastrocola used most of the proceeds for purposes unrelated to the client and never purchased the annuity. The Massachusetts Securities Division determined that Mr. Mastrocola's conduct violated Section 101(2) of the Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act, which prohibits the making of material misrepresentations or omissions in connection with the offer, sale or purchase of a security. Mr. Mastrocola consented to the imposition of a permanent bar, $102,000 in restitution and a $175,000 administrative fine. Under the automatic Interim Suspension Order, Mr. Mastrocola's right to use the CFP® certification marks is suspended, pending CFP Board's completed investigation and possible further disciplinary proceedings.
An interim suspension is a suspension of a CFP® professional's certification and trademark license during the pendency of proceedings. A Respondent subject to an Interim Suspension Order must not use the CFP® certification marks or state or suggest that Respondent is a CFP® professional while the Interim Suspension Order is in effect. An Interim Suspension Order is a temporary sanction and does not preclude CFP Board from imposing a final sanction. An Interim Suspension Order will remain in place until the DEC or, if an appeal is filed, CFP Board's Appeals Commission, issues a final order. CFP Board Counsel may vacate an Interim Suspension Order if a criminal conviction, civil liability or professional discipline is vacated or reversed or if Respondent provides sufficient evidence indicating that Respondent was not the subject of a criminal conviction, civil liability or professional discipline. A Hearing Panel of the DEC may issue an Order to vacate an Interim Suspension Order upon a successful Petition to Vacate an Interim Suspension Order by Respondent.
The basis for this decision also may be found on CFP Board's website at CFP.net/verify. At that website, CFP Board provides the public with:
- The ability to check on any individual's CFP Board disciplinary history and CFP® certification status.
- Links to other sources of information about CFP® professionals that may be more recent or that may contain information that has not led to CFP Board discipline and does not appear on CFP Board's website. This information may include customer disputes, disciplinary actions taken by a regulator or employer, certain criminal matters and certain financial matters (such as bankruptcy proceedings and unpaid judgments or liens).
- Links to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.'s (FINRA's) BrokerCheck and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Investment Adviser Public Disclosure databases for individuals who are subject to FINRA or SEC oversight.
As part of their certification, CFP® professionals make a commitment to CFP Board to abide by CFP Board's Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct (Code and Standards) or its predecessor, the Standards of Professional Conduct (Standards), which included the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Practice Standards. CFP Board's Procedural Rules set forth the process for investigating matters and imposing sanctions where violations have been found.
CFP Board enforces its ethical standards by investigating alleged violations and, where there is probable cause to believe there are grounds for sanction, presents a Complaint containing the alleged violations to CFP Board's DEC. The DEC meets at least six times a year to review any matter in which CFP Board has alleged that a CFP® professional has violated the Code and Standards or its predecessor Standards. The DEC functions in accordance with the Procedural Rules and reviews all matters on a case-by-case basis, considering the details specific to an individual case. If the DEC determines there are grounds for sanction, then it may impose a sanction. DEC orders may be appealed by a CFP® professional or CFP Board pursuant to the Procedural Rules.
In certain circumstances, such as when a CFP® professional is in default due to failure to acknowledge receipt of a Notice of Investigation or file an Answer, CFP Board staff must deliver an Administrative Order of Suspension, Temporary Bar, Revocation or Permanent Bar. Administrative Orders also are subject to appeal.
More information on CFP Board's enforcement process can be found at CFP.net/ethics/enforcement.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. is the professional body for personal financial planners in the U.S. CFP Board sets standards for financial planning and administers the prestigious CFP® certification – one of the most respected certifications in financial services – so that the public has access to and benefits from competent and ethical financial planning. CFP Board, along with its Center for Financial Planning, is committed to increasing the public's awareness of CFP® certification and access to a diverse, ethical and competent financial planning workforce. Widely recognized by the public, advisors and firms as the standard for financial planning, CFP® certification is held by nearly 93,000 people in the United States.
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After successful growth in a small group of pilot towns, the company expands throughout Fairfield County and the Farmington Valley area
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of New England's fastest-growing meal delivery services is expanding its coverage area across Connecticut. Since 2016, Feast & Fettle has hand-delivered fresh, locally prepared meals to busy families and professionals across Rhode Island and Massachusetts who aren't willing to sacrifice quality.
Starting on August 18th, Feast & Fettle's delivery vans will be seen in West Hartford, Avon, Simsbury, and surrounding towns. The Company will also open up several additional towns in Fairfield County such as Trumbull, Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton, Weston, Shelton, and more.
Construction on their new Connecticut facility will be completed in 2023 and will be home to a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen that will serve Connecticut and New York.
"We had to ensure we entered the market in a gradual and thoughtful way. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from our initial members in Greenwich, Darien, and Stamford, we're confident that it's the right time to start introducing the service to more families across the state," stated CEO, Carlos Ventura.
Ventura explains what sets F&F apart from the many options in the booming meal delivery category. "We've carved out a niche, catering to folks today who refuse to settle for meals prepared in factories or delivered frozen," he says. "Our meals are made fresh in the local kitchen and the menus are thoughtfully planned - we simply will not compromise on quality."
Between the meal selections, customer care that responds almost in real-time, and unexpected gifts of appreciation to their members– Feast & Fettle has earned over 400 5-star ratings on Google.
New members in Connecticut can expect a local curated gift in their first order from Le Rouge Chocolates in Westport. "Showing love to our members is important to us," adds Ventura.
Feast & Fettle will also be donating $1 from every order in Connecticut during the launch period to Healing Meals Project in Simsbury.
Founded in 2016, Feast & Fettle is a premium, vertically-integrated meal service. The company prepares and delivers high-quality meals for busy families and professionals across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Meals are prepared at local kitchens and distributed by their in-house delivery team. Feast & Fettle is known for its commitment to supporting and the local communities they operate in and contributes $1 of every order to Edesia Nutrition, to help battle malnourishment in children worldwide.
Learn more at https://www.feastandfettle.com
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While a majority of certified technicians remain committed to their careers, many were significantly impacted by pandemic stressors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a national survey conducted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) show that the majority of certified pharmacy technicians remained dedicated to serving patients and advancing their careers despite pandemic-related challenges. However, the data also revealed that, of the people who reported leaving the profession, more than 25 percent noted they would have continued working as pharmacy technicians if not for COVID-19 pandemic stressors.
The online survey, which garnered more than 20,000 responses, showed that a desire to help people remained one of the primary reasons a majority of participants chose their profession. These pharmacy technicians said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their career.
In addition, 60 percent of PTCB-certified technicians consider the profession as their career–14 percent more than non-certified technicians. Nearly 40 percent of all survey respondents have been certified for 10 years or more, an increase of almost 10 percent over a similar PTCB national survey conducted in 2019. Furthermore, half of the PTCB-certified technicians surveyed have worked in the field for at least 10 years compared to just eight percent of non-certified techs.
"Having the CPhT-Adv credential is opening doors for pharmacy technicians within the physician's office and other opportunities in hospital and retail settings," said Charlie Ann Montgomery, CPht-Adv, transplant medication access coordinator. "Overall, this improves patient healthcare outcomes. I couldn't be prouder to work in this profession."
Pharmacy technicians have played an invaluable role as frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic, adding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to their ever-expanding responsibilities. While more than 60 percent of those surveyed reported a significant increase in their workload since the start of the pandemic, nearly as many techs (53 percent) believe their work during this public health crisis had a much greater impact on patient care.
"Our survey confirms what we at PTCB always knew: pharmacy technicians are dedicated to their patients and profession," said PTCB Executive Director and CEO William Schimmel. "As technicians' responsibilities grow, they are investing in their career growth by completing continuing education programs and earning advanced credentials. Keeping our finger on the pulse of the pharmacy technician workforce ensures that PTCB continues to advance patient care and provide technicians with flexible career advancement opportunities."
Participants reported better wages, more opportunities for advancement, and an increase in responsibilities as the most significant factors that would enhance their job satisfaction - a finding consistent with the 2019 study. While certified technicians reported making higher wages than non-certified technicians, overall average hourly rates ranged from $17.63 to $23.22 depending on practice setting. Lack of pay and/or incentives was a main reason respondents said they left the profession, along with a lack of career advancement opportunities.
This survey is part of PTCB's ongoing efforts to engage and empower for technicians. Having a better understanding of techs' interests and concerns helps PTCB meet their demand for credentials in new and emerging specialties. Most recently, the organization launched its Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate to assess pharmacy technicians' expertise in safely and efficiently managing complex drug supply chains and inventory.
For more information about the 2022 PTCB Workforce Survey, please visit the PTCB website.
PTCB fielded an online survey to 366,850 pharmacy technicians, with 20,000 certified and non-certified pharmacy technician respondents in May 2022. Respondents represented a statistically representative cross-section of the pharmacy technician workforce, including techs in all 50 states plus Guam, Puerto Rico and DC, working in a variety of pharmacy practice settings.
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is the nation's first, most trusted, and only nonprofit pharmacy technician credentialing organization. Founded on the guiding principle that pharmacy technicians play a critical role in advancing medication and patient safety, PTCB has established the universal standard of excellence for those supporting patient care teams through offering the industry's most-recognized credentials, including the PTCB certification for Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs).
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A Florida court effectively blocked a pregnant, parentless 16-year-old from getting an abortion, saying she is not mature enough to make that decision despite her own acknowledgment that "she is not ready for the emotional, physical, or financial responsibility of raising a child."
News of the case blazed a trail of shock and anger across social media this week, the latest high-profile example of a pregnant person being denied access to abortion after the fall of Roe v. Wade. But it also points to another complicated, longer-standing issue: the legal and logistical challenges facing adolescents seeking abortions, especially those without parental support.
Nearly every state requires some form of parental involvement in a minor's decision to obtain an abortion, though to different degrees (Florida is one of just six states that require parents to be notified of their child's intent as well as their consent to the procedure itself).
Through what's known as a judicial bypass procedure, minors can seek court approval to get an abortion without the consent of their parents. To succeed, they must prove "by clear and convincing evidence" that they are "sufficiently mature" to make that decision. It's a fairly vague determination that judges have the freedom to make based on factors like the minor's age, emotional development, overall intelligence and ability to accept responsibility.
In this case, a circuit court ruled there was not enough evidence to prove that the teenager was sufficiently mature to make the decision to end her pregnancy, though left the door open to reevaluating at a later hearing. An appeals court upheld that ruling in an opinion issued on Monday.
Nancy Dowd, a professor emeritus of family law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, says the process of making the decision and obtaining approval to seek an abortion has always been fraught for teenagers, even during the half-century when Roe was in place. Such consent requirements stem from concerns about parental rights, but have proven difficult to balance in practice.
"For teenagers, this has always been a challenging minefield to walk through if they're in the situation where they, for whatever reasons, feel that they cannot tell their parents, or would make a decision differently if they did tell their parents," Dowd explained to NPR in a phone interview.
Dowd says the unnamed teenager's case isn't substantially exacerbated by the reversal of Roe, except for the fact that she now has fewer options in terms of seeking care in other states (and, as NPR has reported, the end of Roe could spell the end of judicial bypass in abortion ban states). But that doesn't mean it's not significant.
"This would appear like, 'Here's another terrible consequence of this new scenario,' and it's really, 'No, this is what the landscape has looked like for most of the past 50 years if you were a teenager."
After trauma and consideration, she sought an abortion
The opinion issued by Florida's First District Court of Appeal on Monday refers to the girl at the center of the case as "Jane Doe 22-B," and describes her as "almost seventeen years old and parentless."
Doe lives with a relative but has an appointed guardian, who she says "is fine with whatever [she] wants to do," according to court documents. She is pursuing a GED and is involved with a program that aims to provide counseling and educational support to young women who have experienced trauma. The court notes that Doe experienced renewed trauma in the form of a friend's death shortly before deciding to seek an abortion.
Doe petitioned the Escambia County Circuit Court for a waiver when she was 10 weeks pregnant, citing several reasons: The father is unable to assist her, she is "not ready to have a baby," doesn't have a job and is still in school.
Judge Jennifer Frydrychowicz denied that petition, though said Doe "may be able, at a later date, to adequately articulate her request, and the Court may re-evaluate its decision at that time."
Doe challenged that decision, but the appeals court upheld it. Dowd says that's not surprising — because there is such a "deferential standard of review," the higher court would have had to see some sort of "abuse of discretion" by the lower court in order to reach a different conclusion.
The three-judge appellate panel wasn't in complete agreement, however. In a partial dissent, Judge Scott Makar agreed with the overall conclusion but argued they should have ordered the case back to the lower court. Even without that, Dowd says Doe could still return to the lower court to make her case again.
"The hope would be that somehow there's enough communication with this teenager that she understands she can come back to the court and [be] heard again and that this isn't a closed case," she says. "Her other alternative, frankly, is to go out of state, to go to another jurisdiction where she could make this decision and be entitled to terminate her pregnancy."
The judge seems open to hearing her case again
Citing the lower court's hearing transcript and written order, Makar wrote that the first judge "apparently sees this matter as a very close call."
He took care to note that the judge displayed concern for Doe's situation during the hearing, asking questions "in a compassionate manner" and moving quickly to prepare her "thoughtful" written order so she could hand Doe a copy immediately after the hearing.
The transcript shows Doe was knowledgeable about the relevant considerations, having considered the pros and cons, done research online and read a pamphlet from a medical clinic about her medical options and their consequences, Makar added. The judge described Doe as credible and forthcoming with her answers, and acknowledged her "valid concerns about her ability to raise a child."
"Indeed, the minor 'showed, at times, that she is stable and mature enough to make this decision,'" Makar added, quoting the lower court.
So why didn't it grant her request?
"Reading between the lines, it appears that the trial court wanted to give the minor, who was under extra stress due to a friend's death, additional time to express a keener understanding of the consequences of terminating a pregnancy," Makar wrote. "This makes some sense given that the minor, at least at one point, says she was open to having a child, but later changed her view after considering her inability to care for a child in her current station in life."
Dowd says that while the circuit court's ruling may seem harsh, Makar's opinion suggests that the judge was trying to be conscientious given the sensitivities of the case and Doe's circumstances. Perhaps she wanted to give Doe a bit more time and distance — even if just a matter of days — from her friend's death to make such a major decision, she adds.
"This sounds as if it's a young woman who's already had a significant amount of trauma in her life, who is trying to make her life better, but on the day that she was in front of this judge a best friend had died," Dowd says. "It appears that there was concern that that might be affecting her state of mind on the day she was making this decision."
Parental consent laws can be tough for many to navigate
Doe's situation is unique because she has no parents from whom to obtain consent. But in other aspects, it resembles a systemic problem that many other pregnant adolescents face.
Dowd says there has been plenty of criticism over the years about how well-trained and positioned trial court judges are to make determinations about teenagers' maturity.
"What kind of training do trial court judges have in this matter, and to what extent is their own judgement affected by their own feelings about the very difficult issue of termination of pregnancy, and what they know or don't know about teenagers?" Dowd asks. "And do they know about the medical risks to teenagers? Have they had training in the average developmental circumstances of a 16-year-old?"
This past January, a circuit court judge in another part of Florida denied another woman's petition for this same kind of waiver, in part because of questions over her GPA. A higher court ultimately ruled in her favor, though not before the case shed a very public spotlight on the amount of discretion that judges have in making these kinds of determinations and the complexities of navigating parental consent laws in general.
People under age 20 make up 12% of individuals who have abortions in the U.S., and minors ages 17 or younger account for about 4%, according to STAT News — meaning at least 50,000 adolescents seek abortion care each year.
Thirty-six states have laws requiring parental involvement in a minor's decision to obtain an abortion, with most making exceptions for circumstances such as incest and medical emergencies.
According to an American Civil Liberties Union brief, the vast majority of minors who have abortions do so with the knowledge of at least one parent — and the smaller share of those who don't tend to have compelling reasons for not wanting to consult them, including fearing that they would be physically abused (because it had happened before) or kicked out of their house.
Many professional groups — including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics — oppose laws that mandate parental involvement in abortion decisions, in large part because they create delays that put teenagers' health and safety at risk. And, the ACLU notes, going through the courts can take even more time, and isn't a feasible option for everyone (especially in small communities where confidentiality is a concern).
While teen pregnancy may conjure up images of Dirty Dancing to some people, Dowd says, data tends to show that once pregnancy occurs, teenagers are pretty responsible about their decision-making process — even though that can be complicated when it comes to parental consent. Society is very protective of parental rights, she adds, sometimes in situations where it is not to the benefit of their kids.
"It may be well-meaning, but we don't always want to look at the realities of family life," she says. "And in this child's situation — very difficult circumstances, trying to do her best — this is not the life circumstances we would choose for any 16, almost 17-year-old."
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Pent-up demand to account for revenue gains from both business and leisure travelers
CLEVELAND, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US travel service industry revenues are forecast to increase 5.6% per year in nominal dollars through 2026, according to Travel Services: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Travel service providers will benefit from the release of pent-up demand among leisure travelers following travel delays and cancellations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Further gains will be supported by rising disposable personal income (DPI) levels both in the US and abroad. Recovering demand from business travelers – supported by the expanding number of companies operating over geographically dispersed areas (a function of ongoing economy-wide consolidation) – will further support gains. However, the widespread adoption of teleconferencing will prevent further gains, as business travel is reduced or eliminated for many companies. Even so, the increasing ease with which travelers can book transport or accommodations directly with the providers of such services and through alternative services will restrain faster advances. Further, inflation may stymie gains over the forecast period, particularly in the short term, as rising fuel costs drive increases in travel costs. However, consumers are likely to be willing to bear the cost increases after years of social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2022, US travel service industry revenues are expected to see 11% growth from 2021 levels. Gains will stem from the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, such as the April 2022 lifting of the mask mandate on public transportation. Revenue growth will be tempered by increasing prices for consumers, amid inflation and rising fuel costs. Nevertheless, consumers are less likely to be deterred by such cost increases than in a typical year – an effect of "cabin fever" experienced by many following a lack of travel during the pandemic.
These and other key insights are featured in Travel Services: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US travel services revenue in nominal US dollars. Total revenues are segmented by service in terms of:
- commission
- tours
- trip planning
- other travel services such as insurance, travel documents, and currency exchange
- other sources such as advertising and sales of goods
Total commission revenues are further segmented by source as follows:
- lodging
- event tickets
- airline seats
- cruises
- other commission such as fees from the booking of guided tours, miscellaneous forms of transport, and reservation system rentals to third parties
Total revenues are also segmented by market as follows:
- leisure
- business
To illustrate historical trends, total revenue and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.
For the purpose of this report, commissions refer to remittances made by other travel companies (e.g., airlines, hotels, tour operators), such as those made for the referral of customers. Fees paid directly to the travel service provider by the customer for arranging services (e.g., accommodations, entertainment, transport) are included in trip planning revenue. US travel service revenues include income from all domestic establishments primarily engaged in providing travel services. The revenues of both employer and nonemployer firms are included.
More information about the report is available at:
https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Travel-Services-United-States-FF95038/?progid=91541
About Freedonia Focus Reports
Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Services & Industries reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
- segmentation by products and markets
- identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
- segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
- a survey of the supply base
- suggested resources for further study
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Heavy rain and flooding potential forecast for much of Arizona
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Look for one last, mostly sunny day before an unsettled weather pattern arrives for the next few days in Arizona. Light winds and high clouds can be expected this morning, with temperatures in the 80s climbing to a high of about 102 this afternoon.
By late this afternoon and into the early evening hours, storm chances increase. Storms today are likely to move our way from the north and northeast, and outflows from the south are possible as well. Outflow collisions are likely to create new storms over the Valley as well.
Tonight’s storm action is just a precursor to the monsoon ramp-up coming our way Friday and Saturday. Both are First Alert weather days for the potential for heavy rain and flooding. A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of the state from late Friday morning through Saturday night.
Abundant moisture is moving into the state from the south and southeast and is expected to interact with an area of low pressure coming from the west. That should spark widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the day Friday and Saturday. Rainfall totals of up to two inches are possible in the Valley, with three inches possible in parts of eastern Arizona.
Storm chances continue on Sunday but the rain should begin to ease up. Slight chances for daily storms are in the forecast for the start of next week.
Temperatures should top out in the mid 90s Friday and in the low 90s or even upper 80s on Saturday. Mid 90s are expected on Sunday under partly cloudy skies.
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Russia will reward women with over 10 children
(CNN) – Russia is bringing back its “Mother Heroine” award in an attempt to fight the country’s demographic crisis.
The decree signed Monday by Russian President Vladimir Putin earmarks 1 million rubles, or nearly $17,000, to women who have given birth to at least 10 children, assuming all of them are still alive.
The “Mother Heroine” was first used by then-president Joseph Stalin after World War II, which is when the Soviet population dropped by 42 million people.
The latest information from Rosstat, the country’s statistics service, says Russia has lost about 86,000 residents per month from January through May.
Russia has also lost an unconfirmed amount of people from the Ukraine war.
In addition to the “Mother Heroine” designation, the Kremlin is also focused on promoting what it calls traditional values.
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US announces new efforts against monkeypox
WASHINGTON (CNN) - The Biden administration is ramping up its efforts against monkeypox.
On Thursday, U.S. health officials announced an additional 1.8 million doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available.
They are planning to make the vaccine available onsite at large-scale gatherings of gay and bisexual men, a community hard-hit by the virus. They’re also outlining a plan to make treatment for monkeypox more accessible.
More than 13,500 cases have now been found in the U.S.
While intimate contact is the highest-risk form of spread, the White House says other populations could also become more vulnerable to monkeypox, including college students, sports teams and children at day care centers.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A top executive at former President Donald Trump’s family business pleaded guilty Thursday to evading taxes in a deal that could potentially make him a star witness against the company at a fall trial.
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty to all 15 of the charges he faced in the case. He was accused of dodging taxes on lavish fringe benefits he got from the company, including lease payments for a luxury car, rent for a Manhattan apartment and private school tuition for his grandchildren.
Weisselberg is the only person to face criminal charges so far in the Manhattan district attorney’s long-running investigation of the company’s business practices.
Judge Juan Manuel Merchan agreed to sentence Weisselberg to five months incarceration and five years probation at New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex, although he will be eligible for release much earlier if he behaves well behind bars. The judge said Weisselberg will have to pay nearly $2 million in taxes, penalties and interest.
The plea bargain also requires Weisselberg to testify truthfully as a prosecution witness when the Trump Organization goes on trial in October on related charges. The company is accused of helping Weisselberg and other executives avoid income taxes by failing to accurately report their full compensation to the government.
Trump himself is not charged in the case.
Testimony by Weisselberg could potentially weaken the Trump Organization’s defense. If convicted, the company could face fines or potentially be placed on probation and be forced to change certain business practices.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
NEW YORK (AP) — The chief financial officer of Donald Trump’s company, Allen Weisselberg, will plead guilty to tax violations in a deal that would require him to testify about illicit business practices at the Trump Organization, prosecutors and his lawyer told a court Thursday.
Weisselberg is charged with accepting more than $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation from the former president’s company over several years, including untaxed perks like rent, car payments and school tuition.
Attorney Nicholas Gravante Jr. said his client would plead guilty in exchange for a promised sentence of five months in jail.
Prosecutors said the plea deal would require Weisselberg to admit to each of 15 counts in indictment, to speak in court Thursday about the company’s role in the alleged compensation arrangement and possibly serve as a witness when the Trump Organization goes on trial in October on related criminal charges.
Weisselberg, 75, is expected to receive a sentence of five months in jail, to be served at New York City’s notorious Rikers Island complex, and he will be required to pay about $2 million in restitution, including taxes, penalties and interest, prosecutors told the court. If that punishment holds, Weisselberg would be eligible for release after about 100 days.
Weisselberg is the only person to face criminal charges so far in the Manhattan district attorney’s long-running investigation of the company’s business practices.
Seen as one of Trump’s most loyal business associates, Weisselberg was arrested in July 2021. His lawyers have argued the Democrat-led district attorney’s office was punishing him because he wouldn’t offer information that would damage Trump.
The district attorney has also been investigating whether Trump or his company lied to banks or the government about the value of its properties to obtain loans or reduce tax bills.
Then-District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who started the investigation, last year directed his deputies to present evidence to a grand jury and seek an indictment of Trump, according to former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz, who previously led the probe.
But after Vance left office, his successor, Alvin Bragg, allowed the grand jury to disband without charges. Both prosecutors are Democrats. Bragg has said the investigation is continuing.
The Trump Organization is not involved in Weisselberg’s expected guilty plea Thursday and is scheduled to be tried in the alleged compensation scheme in October.
Prosecutors alleged that the company gave untaxed fringe benefits to senior executives, including Weisselberg, for 15 years. Weisselberg alone was accused of defrauding the federal government, state and city out of more than $900,000 in unpaid taxes and undeserved tax refunds.
Under state law, punishment for the most serious charge against Weisselberg, grand larceny, could carry a penalty as high as 15 years in prison. But the charge carries no mandatory minimum, and most first-time offenders in tax-related cases never end up behind bars.
The tax fraud charges against the Trump Organization are punishable by a fine of double the amount of unpaid taxes, or $250,000, whichever is larger.
Trump has not been charged in the criminal probe. The Republican has decried the New York investigations as a “political witch hunt” and has said his company’s actions were standard practice in the real estate business and in no way a crime.
Last week, Trump sat for a deposition in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ parallel civil investigation into allegations that Trump’s company misled lenders and tax authorities about asset values. Trump invoked his Fifth Amendment protectionagainst self-incrimination more than 400 times.
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DUBLIN, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The Global Market for Next-Gen Natural Fibers 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The market for next-gen natural fibers has grown significantly over the last two years, with investments of nearly $1 billion in 2021.
Bolt Threads raised a $253 million USD Series E at a $1.15 billion USD valuation, Ecovative raised a $60 million USD Series D, and Natural Fiber Welding received backing from BMWi Ventures and Allbirds, raising $15 million USD. Japan-based Spiber raised $313 million USD in funding.
Synthetic fibers are relatively expensive and require many harmful chemicals during production, which impact humans and the environment. Conversely, bio-based materials such as natural fibers have lower production costs and offer similar or better mechanical properties compared to traditional materials.
Next-gen natural fibers offer an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil based plastic, as they originate from renewable sources, and support industrial composting at the end of life. Demand for sustainability in, for example, the fashion industry is at an all-time high, and many brands are seeking to deliver more environmentally-friendly fibers and fabrics.
Fibers derived from bio-based sources such as plant-based (ligno) cellulosics and animal-based protein are termed natural fibers (NF). This includes natural cellulosic fibers such as cotton, jute, sisal, coir, flax, hemp, abaca, ramie, etc.) and protein-based fibers such as wool and silk.
Man-made cellulose fibers (e.g., viscose rayon, cellulose acetate and nanocellulose) that are produced with chemical procedures from pulped wood or other sources (cotton, bamboo, biomass) are also covered in this report under the natural fibers definition.
Report contents include:
- Market drivers for next-gen natural fibers.
- Market trends in next-gen natural fibers.
- Global revenues for next-gen natural fibers 2023-2033, by fiber types, market and region.
- Technology challenges.
- Analysis of types of next-gen natural fibers including plant-derived fibers, cultivated animal fibers cell fibers, microbe-derived fibers etc.
- Markets for next-gen natural fibers, including composites, aerospace, automotive, construction & building, sports & leisure, textiles, consumer products and packaging.
- Profiles of 185 next-gen natural fiber companies. Companies profiled include Algaeing, Ananas Anam, BASF, Bast Fiber Technologies Inc., Blue Ocean Closures, Coastgrass ApS, Kelheim Fibres GmbH, BComp, Circular Systems, Evrnu, Natural Fiber Welding, Icytos and many more.
Key Topics Covered:
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 What are next-gen natural fibers?
1.2 Benefits of natural fibers over synthetic
1.3 Markets and applications for next-gen natural fibers
1.4 Recent commercial activity in next-gen natural fibers
1.5 Commercially available next-gen natural fiber products
1.6 Market drivers for next-gen natural fibers
1.7 Challenges
2 NATURAL FIBER TYPES
2.1 Manufacturing method, matrix materials and applications of natural fibers
2.2 Advantages of natural fibers
2.3 Plants (cellulose, lignocellulose)
2.3.1 Seed fibers
2.3.1.1 Cotton
2.3.1.2 Kapok
2.3.1.3 Luffa
2.3.2 Bast fibers
2.3.2.1 Jute
2.3.2.2 Hemp
2.3.2.3 Flax
2.3.2.4 Ramie
2.3.2.5 Kenaf
2.3.3 Leaf fibers
2.3.3.1 Sisal
2.3.3.2 Abaca
2.3.4 Fruit fibers
2.3.4.1 Coir
2.3.4.2 Banana
2.3.4.3 Pineapple
2.3.5 Stalk fibers from agricultural residues
2.3.5.1 Rice fiber
2.3.5.2 Corn
2.3.6 Cane, grasses and reed
2.3.6.1 Switch grass
2.3.6.2 Sugarcane (agricultural residues)
2.3.6.3 Bamboo
2.3.6.4 Fresh grass (green biorefinery)
2.3.7 Modified natural polymers
2.3.7.1 Mycelium
2.3.7.2 Chitosan
2.3.7.3 Alginate
2.4 Animal (fibrous protein)
2.4.1 Wool
2.4.2 Silk fiber
2.4.3 Leather
2.4.4 Fur
2.4.5 Down
2.5 Polysaccharides
2.5.1 Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)
2.5.2 Cellulose nanocrystals
2.5.3 Cellulose nanofibers
3 MARKETS FOR NEXT-GEN NATURAL FIBERS
3.1 Composites
3.1.1 Applications
3.1.2 Natural fiber injection moulding compounds
3.1.3 Non-woven natural fiber mat composites
3.1.4 Aligned natural fiber-reinforced composites
3.1.5 Natural fiber biobased polymer compounds
3.1.6 Natural fiber biobased polymer non-woven mats
3.1.6.1 Flax
3.1.6.2 Kenaf
3.1.7 Natural fiber thermoset bioresin composites
3.2 Aerospace
3.3 Automotive
3.4 Building/construction
3.5 Sports and leisure
3.6 Textiles
3.7 Packaging
4 GLOBAL NATURAL FIBERS MARKET
4.1 Overall global fibers market
4.2 Plant-based fiber production
4.3 Animal-based natural fiber production
5 NATURAL FIBER PRODUCERS AND PRODUCT DEVELOPER PROFILES (185 company profiles)
6 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
7 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
8 REFERENCES
Companies Mentioned
- 3M
- 9Fiber, Inc.
- Adriano di Marti/Desserto
- Aeropowder Limited
- Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj
- Algaeing
- AlgiKnit
- Algix LLC
- Amadou Mushroom Leather
- AMSilk GmbH
- Ananas Anam Ltd.
- ANPOLY, Inc
- Arekapak GmbH
- Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
- Bambooder Biobased Fibers B.V
- BASF SE
- Bast Fiber Technologies, Inc
- Bcomp ltd.
- Betulium Oy
- Beyond Leather Materials ApS
- Bio Fab NZ
- Bio2Materials Sp. z o.o.
- Bioleather
- BIO-LUTIONS International AG
- Biophilica
- BioSolutions
- Biotecam
- Biotrem
- BlockTexx Pty Ltd.
- Blue Ocean Closures
- Bolt Threads
- B-PREG
- Bucha Bio, INc
- Carbonwave
- Cardolite
- Cellicon B.V
- Cellucomp Ltd
- Cellugy
- Cellutech AB (Stora Enso)
- Checkerspot, Inc.
- Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.
- Circular Systems
- Coastgrass ApS
- CreaFill Fibers Corporation
- Cruz Foam
- CuanTec Ltd.
- Daicel Corporation
- DaikyoNishikawa Corporation
- Daio Paper Corporation
- Daishowa Paper Products Co. Ltd
- DENSO Corporation
- DIC Products, inc
- DKS Co. Ltd.
- Ecopel
- Ecoshell
- Ecovative Design LLC
- Ehime Paper Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
- Enkev
- Evolved By Nature
- Evrnu
- Fairbrics
- Faircraft
- Fillerbank Limited
- Fiquetex S.A.S
- Fiscatech
- Flocus
- Flora Fur
- Freyzein
- Fruit Leather Rotterdam
- Fuji Pigment Co., Ltd
- Furoid
- Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd
- Gelatex Technologies OU
- Geneusbiotech
- Grado Zero Innovation
- Granbio Technologies
- GS Alliance Co. Ltd
- Hattori Shoten K.K
- Hemp Black
- Hexa Chemical Co. Ltd./Nature Gift
- Heyday
- Hokuetsu Toyo Fibre Co., Ltd.
- Honext Material SL
- House of Fluff
- Icytos
- Infinited Fiber Company Oy
- Inspidere B.V
- JeNaCell GmbH
- Kami Shoji Company
- Kao Corporation
- Kelheim Fibres GmbH
- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories
- KRI Inc.
- Kusano Sakko K.K
- Le Qara
- Lean Orb
- Lenzing
- Lingrove, Inc.
- Living Ink
- Lixea
- MakeGrowLab
- Malai Biomaterials Design Pvt. Ltd. (Malai)
- Marine Innovation Co., Ltd
- Marine Nanofiber Co., Ltd.
- Marusumi Paper Company Limited
- Masuko Sangyo Co., Ltd
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- Modern Meadow, Inc
- Modern Synthesis
- Mogu S.r.l.
- Mori Machinery Co., Ltd
- MYCL
- MycoWorks
- Mylium BV
- Nanollose Ltd.
- Natural Fiber Welding, Inc
- Nature Coatings, Inc.
- NefFa
- New Zealand Natural Fibers (NZNF)
- Newlight Technologies
- Nippon Paper Industries
- Nova Kaeru
- Nuvi Releaf
- Ohoskin
- Oimo
- Oji Paper COmpany
- Oleago
- Orange Fiber S.r.l.
- Organic Disposables
- Osom Brand
- Pabaco
- Pangaia
- Pivot Materials LLC
- Plafco Fibertech Oy
- Polybion
- Pond Biomaterials
- Provenance Biofabrics, INc
- Qorium
- Re:newcell
- Rengo Co., Ltd.
- Revoltech
- RiceHouse srl
- Ripro Corporation
- Risho Kogyo Co. Ltd.
- SaltyCo Textiles
- ScobyTec
- Seawear Ltd.
- Seevix Material Sciences Ltd
- Seiko PMC Corporation
- Sharp Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd
- Simplifyber, Inc.
- Slow Factory Labs
- Smartfiber AG
- Soma Bioworks/White Lemur Co
- Spero Renewables
- Spiber, Inc
- Spidey Tek
- Spinnova Oy
- Spora Biotech
- Stora Enso
- Sugino Machine Limited
- Sulapac Oy
- Tandem Repeat
- TECNARO GmbH
- Tenbro Bamboo Company
- Tomtex
- Toray
- Toyota Boshoku Corporation
- TS Tech Co., Ltd
- Unitika Co., Ltd.
- Universal Bio Pack Co., Ltd
- UPM Biocomposites
- Vegatex Biotech
- Vegea srl
- ViaeX Technologies
- Vibers BV
- VitroLabs Inc
- von Holzhausen
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
- Werewool
- Woodly Ltd.
- Worn Again Technologies
- Yoshikawakuni Plastics Industries Co., Ltd.
- Zelfo Technology
- Zvnder
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How to make the best pizzelle
“Pizzelle” means “round, flat and small,” and pizzelle are traditional Italian cookies that are round and flat like a pizza. They’re made with flour, sugar, butter and eggs, whisked together with flavorings such as anise, lemon, vanilla and cocoa, then baked in a special device.
“Pizzelle” is the plural form of the name; a single cookie is a “pizzella.”
What is a pizzelle maker?
Traditional pizzelle makers were heavy cast-iron skillets used over an open fire. A few aluminum pizzelle makers are still made to be used over a heat source, but modern pizzelle makers are electric and plug into the nearest outlet.
Pizzelle makers have two sides, joined by a hinge at the back. Inside are two removable metal cooking plates that nest inside the lids. The sides are held together by a mechanism that locks the two-part handle.
How does a pizzelle maker work?
You pour the batter into the mold on the base plate, close the lid and wait a few minutes while the batter bakes. When the dough is crisp, remove the pizzelle and add whatever fillings you wish.
How do you use a pizzelle maker?
Prepare
Start by brushing oil or melted butter on the pizzelle maker’s metal cooking plates.
- Handheld: If you’re using a handheld version, set your stove on medium heat and wait until water sizzles when sprinkled on the burner before you start cooking. Without a timer or preset temperature, you’ll have to work out your best cooking times.
- Electric: If you’re using an automated electric pizzelle maker with the cooking time and temperature preset, plug it in, turn it on and wait for the indicator light to tell you it’s ready.
Load
Drop a spoon of batter onto the hot plate, close the lid and your pizzelle are crisp, brown and ready to eat in only a few minutes. Some pizzelle makers take less than two minutes.
Fill
Pizzelle taste even better when filled with something sweet, such as mascarpone, ricotta, custard or fruit fillings.
Dip
Some cooks like to dip their cookies into melted chocolate.
Dust
You can add a fine dusting of powdered sugar to make your crispy dessert even more fun to eat.
How do you get patterns in your pizzelle?
One of the charming things about the world’s oldest cookie is that the plates that press the batter between them have ridged designs that bake right into the cookie. Those designs were originally religious images, family crests and galloping horses, but later became floral patterns, snowflakes and abstract geometric patterns, too.
What you need to buy for making pizzelle
Whiskware Batter Mixer and Dispenser
The clever product takes all the mess out of handling batter for pizzelle, waffles, pancakes and crepes. Add your ingredients, toss in the blender ball and shake. The wide opening makes it easy to add ingredients and the heat-resistant silicone spout won’t melt if it accidentally touches the griddle.
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The cone roller turns pizzelle into waffle cones, curled Norwegian krumkake and more. Use this handy 9-inch tool to roll up your thin cookies while they are still warm and fill them with ice cream, jams, jellies and more.
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The Bakers Dozen Heavy Duty Disposable Pastry Bags
You get a pack of 100 16-inch heavy-duty anti-burst plastic bags for an easy way of adding fillings to your pizzelle-based cannolis.
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Suuker Three-Piece Pastry Filling and Decorating Tips
These stainless steel tips are handy for injecting fillings into waffle cones, cupcakes and doughnuts.
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Wilton Cupcakes, Cones and Cannolis Baking Rack
This special cooling rack holds a dozen pizzelle, cannolis and waffle cones while you add your own special fillings.
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Kingzhuo 50-Piece Paper Waffle Cone Holders
These cone holders are made of kraft paper and are perfect for serving pizzelle to your family and friends. They have flat bottoms so they can stand on their own on a tray.
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Best pizzelle makers
Top pizzelle makers under $50
Cucina Pro Piccolo Pizzelle Baker
The extra-thick baking plates distribute the heat evenly for making four crispy, browned 3-inch pizzelle cookies at a time. The nonstick surfaces make for easy cleaning and a steam guard protects your hands when you open the lid.
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This little press bakes two 4-inch cookies at a time. You can customize your pizzelle by choosing from five shades of browning from dark, hard and crisp to light, soft and chewy. A rolling pin, measuring scoop and recipe book are included.
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This mini press has two traditional Italian pizzelle patterns to choose from and makes one 4-inch pizzella at a time. Use it also as a grill for making burgers and breakfast sandwiches.
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Top pizzelle makers $50-$100
Chef’s Choice Toscano Pizzelle Maker
This cookie maker has instant recovery times so you don’t have to wait between batches. Just remove your two pizzelle and add more batter. Its 900 watts of power are greater than most pizzelle makers.
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Nordic Ware Krumkake Iron and Pizzelle Maker
You can make old-school dessert traditions from two countries with this cookie press that embosses patterns of flowers and leaves on Italian pizzelle or thin Scandinavian cone cookies. The aluminum body is safe to use on all gas and electric stovetops.
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Top pizzelle makers over $100
Toastmaster Pizzelle and Cookie Maker
This cookie maker makes two 4-inch pizzelle at once on easy-to-clean non-stick surface plates that have an overflow trough to contain any spill.
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Use this to make two thin 4-inch cookies in half the time required by hand irons. This 7-pound iron pizzelle maker has cast aluminum plates, cool plastic handles and bakes with 800 watts of power.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all sandwich lovers! Call Jacob is back with a new sandwich of his own, "The Big Check From Call Jacob." The famous Wexler's Deli is teaming up with heavy-hitting personal injury attorney Jacob Emrani and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to offer Angelenos an opportunity to give back to their communities and chow down at the same time.
Brought to you by Call Jacob, each sandwich is $12 and all proceeds will be going to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Since this is a grand charitable event to help the less fortunate, we encourage all participants who are able to spare a little extra and share some love to donate directly to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank at two of the Wexler's Deli locations during this promotion.
Offered for a limited time and while supplies last, all proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank. Each dollar donated to the Food Bank will help to create four meals for people in need throughout our beautiful county. With two locations in downtown LA and another in Santa Monica, Wexler's Deli will be dishing out "The Big Check" sandwiches to any and all that want to enjoy.
"Food brings people together as does the spirit of giving. What better duo could there be? It's important that we come together to eat, show gratitude and remind one another of our blessings," says LA's leading attorney, Jacob Emrani.
"Wexler's Deli prides itself on being an LA classic, and Jacob is as much a part of this town as the Hollywood Sign, Jack Nicholson, or Magic Johnson. Let's just say Jacob's Big Check is the quintessential LA sandwich!" states Mike Kassar, owner of Wexler's Deli LA.
ABOUT JACOB EMRANI
For over 25 years, the Law Offices of Jacob Emrani have provided clients throughout California with the highest level of quality legal representation. From serious automotive personal injury cases to slip and fall accidents, if you or a loved one has suffered at the hands of another, the Law Offices of Jacob Emrani are there to help. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in damages on behalf of its clients.
ABOUT WEXLER'S DELI
Wexler's Deli stands for three things: tradition, craftsmanship, and quality. Born of a desire to serve classic Jewish deli food made by people who care, Wexler's uses old-school methods to handcraft our pastrami and smoked salmon. After curing in a special blend of salt and spices, our meats and fish are slowly smoked in-house over applewood and sliced by hand in front of your eyes. Our pickles don't come from a jar; we barrel ferment them in salt brine. This is the real Jewish soul food. Just ask our family.
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in Los Angeles County since 1973. To support the Food Bank's vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County, food and grocery products are distributed through a network of 600+ partner agencies and through Food Bank programs serving 800,000 people monthly. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Bank tripled the number of people reached every month. The Food Bank is a 4-star rated charity by Charity Navigator. For more information, visit LAFoodBank.org.
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Dogs That Hate Heat: These are the 10 breeds of adorable doggo that can't stand high temperatures so need kept cool 🐶
If you live in a very hot country, or are looking for a dog that won’t mind long walks in the summer sun, these are the breeds you should probably avoid.
A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last two years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One thing to take into consideration is that some dogs simply can’t handly the heat.
These breeds will quickly tire – and even become ill – if they are exposed to hight temperatures for an extended period of time, so won’t thank you for long walks in the sun and don’t enjoy living in warmer climes.
Here are the 10 breeds of dog that hate the heat.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has joined Marquee Sports Network as a game analyst for the Chicago Cubs, one of his former teams.
Marquee said Wednesday that Girardi will be in the booth with Jon Sciambi and former big league pitcher Jim Deshaies for this weekend’s series against Milwaukee. He also will work next month’s series at Miami.
“Growing up a Cubs fan and then having the chance to play for the team for a number of years, I’m honored to now have the opportunity to broadcast from the historic television broadcast booth,” Girardi said in a statement.
Marquee Sports Network is jointly owned by the Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group.
The 57-year-old Girardi was the manager in Philadelphia before he was fired in June. He had a 132-141 record over three years with the Phillies.
Girardi also has managed the Marlins and New York Yankees. He skippered the Yankees to a 910-710 record in 10 seasons, including the franchise’s last World Series championship in 2009.
The Peoria, Illinois, native played college ball at Northwestern before he was selected by the Cubs in the fifth round of the 1986 amateur draft. The catcher made his big league debut with Chicago in 1989 and spent 15 years in the majors, finishing with a .267 batting average, 36 homers and 422 RBIs.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.
ASUS Computer International Recalls ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/ASUS-Computer-International-Recalls-ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z690-Hero-Motherboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
Hard Rock Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Hard-Rock-Recalls-Childrens-Hooded-Sweatshirts-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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Media to ask judge to release Mar-a-Lago affidavit supporting FBI search warrant
Attorneys for many of the nation's largest media companies will try to persuade a federal magistrate judge on Thursday afternoon to make public the affidavit supporting the warrant that allowed FBI agents to search former President Donald Trump's Florida estate last week.
The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, the broadcast TV networks, CNN, and others want U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce E. Reinhart to release the affidavit over the objection of the U.S. Justice Department, which says its investigation of Trump's handling of "highly classified material" would be compromised.
The media companies argue the affidavit's release would help the public determine if the Justice Department had legitimate reasons for the search or if it was part of a Biden administration vendetta against Trump, as the former president and his backers contend. Trump, in a Truth Social post last week, called for the release of the unredacted affidavit in the interest of transparency.
"The matter is one of utmost public interest, involving the actions of current and former government officials," wrote attorney Carol Jean LoCiero, who is representing the Times and others. "President Trump decried the the search as an 'assault that could only take place in Third World Countries,' asserted agents 'even broke into my safe,' and otherwise challenged the validity of the search."
Justice Department attorneys argued in a court filing that its investigation into Trump's handling of "highly classified material" is ongoing and that the document contains sensitive information about witnesses.
The filing by Juan Antonio Gonzalez, the U.S. attorney in Miami, and Jay Bratt, a top Justice Department national security official, says making the affidavit public would "cause significant and irreparable damage to this ongoing criminal investigation."
"If disclosed, the affidavit would serve as a roadmap to the government's ongoing investigation, providing specific details about its direction and likely course, in a manner that is highly likely to compromise future investigative steps," they wrote.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Trump's attorneys had not indicated on the court's docket that they plan to take part in the hearing.
FBI agents searched Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on Aug. 8, removing 11 sets of classified documents, with some not only marked top secret but also "sensitive compartmented information," according to a receipt of what was taken that was released Friday. That is a special category meant to protect the nation's most important secrets that if revealed publicly could cause "exceptionally grave" damage to U.S. interests. The court records did not provide specific details about information the documents might contain. | https://www.wmur.com/article/trump-mar-a-lago-affidavit-fbi-search-warrant-judge-hearing/40929765 | 2022-08-18T15:15:31Z | https://www.wmur.com/article/trump-mar-a-lago-affidavit-fbi-search-warrant-judge-hearing/40929765 | false |
A new equestrian campground could be open to horse-lovers by spring.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has plans for a 25-site rustic campground near the Tin Cup Springs trails in Lake County’s Pinora Township, according to a news release.
The proposed Tin Cup Springs Equestrian Campground would include 25 rustic campsites, two vault toilets, a hand pump for water, a well for generator hookup plus horse lines at each site, four manure bunkers and a day-use area, according to a preliminary layout. The location along 8th Street in Pinora Township near the Tin Cup Springs ORV trails is convenient for campers who bring horses to enjoy the nearby equestrian trails.
The estimated construction timeline has work starting in late fall and being completed in early spring 2023.
The DNR held an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 17, in Reed City, to collect feedback on the plans. The campground plan is available here. Comments on the plan can be sent to Ron Monroe, DNR Parks and Recreation Division unit supervisor, at MonroeR@Michigan.gov through Friday, Aug. 26.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the sixth consecutive month in July, deepening the housing market’s slide under the weight of sharply higher mortgage rates, surging inflation and slower, but still solidly rising home prices.
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that existing home sales fell 5.9% last month from June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.81 million. That’s lower than what economists were expecting, according to FactSet.
Sales fell 20.2% from July last year. Sales have now fallen to the slowest pace since May 2020, near the start of the pandemic.
The last time there was a six-month losing streak for home sales was between August 2013 and January 2014.
The slowdown in sales was most pronounced in the Western part of the country, home to some of the nation’s most expensive housing markets. Sales in the region slumped 30% last month from a year ago, NAR said.
Even as the housing market is losing steam, home prices have continued to rise sharply. The national median home price jumped 10.8% in July from a year earlier to $403,800. That’s a slower rate of growth than earlier this year, when prices were climbing annually by around 20%.
The July sales report is the late evidence that the housing market, a key driver of economic growth, is slowing from its torrid pace in recent years as homebuyers grapple with sharply higher mortgage rates than a year ago.
Average weekly interest rates for a benchmark 30-year home loan have been easing since climbing to 5.81% in June. The rate fell this week to 5.13%, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. That’s well above where it was a year ago when it averaged 2.86.
House hunters had a wider selection of properties to choose from in July, as the number of properties for sale rose 4.8% from June to 1.31 million homes. That was unchanged from July last year.
Still, on average, homes sold in just 14 days of hitting the market last month, matching a record pace from June. Before the pandemic, homes typically sold more than 30 days after being listed for sale.
At the current sales pace, the level of for-sale properties amounts to a 3.3-month supply, the NAR said. That’s up from 2.9 months in June, and 2.6 months in July 2021. That’s still short of the 5- to 6-month supply that reflects a more balanced market between buyers and sellers. | https://www.kark.com/news/business/us-home-sales-fell-again-in-july-as-housing-slowdown-deepens/ | 2022-08-18T15:17:49Z | https://www.kark.com/news/business/us-home-sales-fell-again-in-july-as-housing-slowdown-deepens/ | true |
NAPLES, Italy — Napoli signed Argentina forward Giovanni Simeone on loan from Hellas Verona on Thursday.
Simeone scored 17 goals in 35 appearances for Verona last season. He was on loan from Cagliari and the club signed him on a four-year contract only in June.
He also played for Fiorentina and Genoa in Serie A after moving to Italy from Argentina in 2016.
Napoli, which is one of the title contenders, kicked off the season with a convincing 5-2 win over Verona on Monday. Simeone was not in the Verona matchday squad.
Another new signing, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, shone with a goal and an assist.
Napoli finished third last season but there were question marks over how it would perform following the departure of several key players including captain Lorenzo Insigne, all-time leading scorer Dries Mertens and defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
Diego Simeone had stints in Serie A as a player with Pisa, Inter Milan and Lazio, helping the latter to the Serie A title in 2000.
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SAN ANTONIO — A trip to the store for an energy drink turned into an adrenaline-fueled experience for one north east San Antonio man Wednesday.
The man, who said everyone calls him Big John, said as he driving past Ed White Middle School on Midcrown, a man in the street pointed a gun at him and threatened him.
"And I said to myself 'man was that a gun?' but I saw it. It was black and silver," Big John said.
Recovering from the shock as he continued to drive, Big John said he knew he had to do something. "It's so close to the school and I said 'nah I'm turning around and I went and I got behind him and I started following him and I'm like 'Go home bro. Go home.'" Big John said.
"I parked in the middle of the street and didn't let him cross. He's pulling out his ****ing gun. Pointing it at cars. Putting it back in his pocket. Pointing it at cars. Putting it back in his pocket and I'm like 'man don't shoot!'"
The man said he immediately called 911 and came up with a plan of action to keep his car between the school and the man with the gun.
"I tried to stay between him and Ed White. Anywhere else I could hit him with the car. That's what I was going to do if he would have pulled that gun and shot at that school, or shot at anybody for that matter, he would have got hit," Big John said.
Big John said as he followed the man northbound, he thought about the children who didn't survive the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.
"Oh hell yeah! I was thinking about kids. I was thinking about kids in general. I was thinking about everybody," Big John said, adding "I made the best of it and at the end of the day not one kid got hurt in San Antonio on the north east side."
Big John said as he waited for police to arrive, he saw a Bexar County deputy constable in a nearby parking lot and he asked that man to intervene.
The deputy did get involved, taking the man into custody a few yards away in the parking lot of a nearby business center and recovering a pistol.
Workers who heard the commotion said they were surprised by the sight, in their otherwise peaceful area, but they praised the man who chased down the gunman, calling him a hero.
A spokesman for North East ISD said San Antonio Police did alert the district about the threat and the school went into a secure status for about 10 minutes, until they were given the all clear. SAPD said there never was a direct threat to the school.
Radio transmissions from the scene indicate that from the time the call was first dispatched until the suspect was reported to be in handcuffs, 10 minutes had elapsed.
Police said the 34-year-old man will be booked on deadly conduct and unlawful carrying charges and the investigation continues. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/man-accused-of-waving-gun-near-north-east-isd-school/273-377a6287-d4e3-4cf7-a730-88fa2cbadab9 | 2022-08-18T15:18:09Z | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/man-accused-of-waving-gun-near-north-east-isd-school/273-377a6287-d4e3-4cf7-a730-88fa2cbadab9 | false |
Contract will Bring Jobs and the Company's New SCiQ Retail Technology to Colorado
ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announces the Colorado Lottery will evolve its Scratch game business to the Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership program through a contract extension with the company. The move comes as part of an overall responsible growth plan to drive maximum contributions to Colorado's parks, trails, pools, open spaces, and schools across the state. Scientific Games has provided the Colorado Lottery's Scratch games for nearly 40 years.
The SGEP program is used by seven of the Top 10 performing instant game lotteries in the world (La Fleur's 2022 World Lottery Almanac). Currently, SGEP is powering nearly 40% better performance in instant game weekly per capita retail sales vs U.S. lotteries without the program.
Through the new partnership, Scientific Games will provide the Colorado Lottery with world-leading instant game design and portfolio management services, as well as technology-driven analytics and insights, game manufacturing, advanced logistics, marketing, sales support and licensed brand services. The advanced logistics are powered by the company's patented Scitrak and Ordercast systems to direct proper inventory management and distribution across the network of more than 3,000 Colorado Lottery retailers.
Scientific Games will also provide in-state jobs to support the new partnership with a new office located near Lottery headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado.
Additionally, the contract extension will bring 500 SCiQ units to select Colorado Lottery retailers. The groundbreaking retail technology will give the Lottery and its retailers unprecedented, real-time visibility and control of instant game inventory in individual stores. SCiQ will also significantly streamline the retailers' operational and accounting procedures for Colorado Lottery Scratch games.
Tom Seaver, Director of the Colorado Lottery, said, "We are focused on responsibly growing our Scratch game product category for the enjoyment of Colorado players and maximizing our returns to good cause programs in the state. This contract extension with Scientific Games will bring operational efficiencies to the Lottery and our retailers." Seaver has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the lottery industry.
John Schulz, President, Americas and Global Instant Products for Scientific Games, said, "This is an exciting opportunity for the Colorado Lottery and Scientific Games teams to expand our work together to entertain players and benefit environmental and education programs in the state. We look forward to taking our collaborative efforts to the next level through an SGEP partnership that includes our SCiQ technology."
Scientific Games is the world's largest instant games creator, producer and services provider in the world, with products generating more than 70% of global instant game retail sales.
The company provides retail and digital games, technology and services to 130 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe, including nearly every North American lottery.
OrderCast, SCiQ and SciTrak are trademarks of Scientific Games, LLC. © 2022. All Rights Reserved.
Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the industry ever forward. For more information, visit scientificgames.com.
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Federal study: New climate law to slice carbon pollution 40%
(AP) - Clean energy incentives in the new spending package signed this week by President Joe Biden will trim America’s emissions of heat-trapping gases by about 1.1 billion tons (1 billion metric tons) by 2030, a new Department of Energy analysis shows.
The first official federal calculations, shared with The Associated Press before its release Thursday, say that between the bill just signed and last year’s infrastructure spending law, the U.S. by the end of the decade will be producing about 1.26 billion tons (1.15 billion metric tons) less carbon pollution than it would have without the laws. That saving is equivalent to about the annual greenhouse gas emissions of every home in the United States.
The Energy Department analysis finds that with the new law by 2030, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions should be about 40% lower than 2005 levels, which is still not at the U.S. announced target of cutting carbon pollution between 50% and 52% by the end of the decade. But that 40% reduction is similar to earlier calculations by the independent research firm Rhodium Group, which figured cuts would be 31% to 44% and the scientists at Climate Action Tracker, which said the drop would be 26% to 42%.
Most of the projected emissions reductions in the nearly $375 billion spending package would come in promoting “clean energy,” mostly solar and wind power and electric vehicles, the federal analysis said. More than half of the overall projected emission drops would come in how the nation generates electricity, the analysis said. About 10% of the savings in emissions come from agriculture and land conservation.
The new law’s provisions that call for oil and gas leasing on federal land and water “may lead to some increase” in carbon pollution, the federal analysis said, but the other provisions to spur cleaner energy cut 35 tons of greenhouse gas for every new ton of pollution from the increased oil and gas drilling.
Outside experts, such as Bill Hare of Climate Action Tracker, say the new law is a big step for the United States, but it’s still not enough considering that America is the biggest historic carbon polluter, had done little for decades and lags behind Europe.
“At this point anything going in that direction you count as a win, right? I mean after so long a time of total inaction and knowing how difficult politically it is to get the country moving in a direction like this due to politics and economics and all the other things involved with this issue,” National Center for Atmospheric Research climate scientist Gerald Meehl, who wasn’t part of the analysis, said about what the new law will do. “You can argue that’s not nearly enough, but I think once you start seeing motion, you hope that then we can build on that and kind of keep the ball rolling.”
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