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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers All-Star pitcher Walker Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career on Tuesday, leaving Los Angeles to head into the postseason and likely next year without a key member of the rotation.
“There’s no sugarcoating it,” said Andrew Friedman, president of baseball operations. “It was a tough blow but we’ll get him back. I know he’s already itching.”
The team disclosed earlier this month that the 28-year-old right-hander would be having season-ending elbow surgery. At that time, the team did not say Buehler would have the Tommy John surgery. The typical recovery time for the ligament-replacement procedure is 12 to 18 months.
“It was kind of the worse-case scenario in our mind,” Friedman said.
Buehler was 6-3 with a 4.02 ERA this season. He had 58 strikeouts in 65 innings pitched over 12 starts.
He was shut down in June because of a flexor strain and also had a bone spur removed. The prognosis called for him to recover in 10 to 12 weeks, and the Dodgers were hopeful he would be back for the postseason.
Last week manager Dave Roberts said Buehler had soreness while playing catch, forcing him to be shut down.
“I don’t know when the time of return is,” Roberts said. “I think there’s a sense of relief for Walker and a sense of at least we have a course of action.”
In addition to having the ulnar collateral ligament replaced, Buehler had his flexor tendon repaired.
“The most important bit of information from today is that it went as well as it possibly could have,” said Friedman, who texted with Buehler in the morning.
“His maturity and kind of how he was internalizing all of this was extremely impressive,” Friedman said. “It’s easy to be frustrated, it’s easy to be mad, but that wasn’t his state of mind at all. It was much more kind of pragmatic and matter of fact, and whatever came out of it, he was going to attack it and do everything he could to get back as soon as possible.”
Buehler had his first Tommy John surgery shortly after being drafted by the Dodgers in the first round in June 2015. He made his professional baseball debut the following August.
He was a key contributor to the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series championship, their first since 1988. He has been considered the team’s heir apparent to veteran ace Clayton Kershaw.
Buehler has a career 3.02 ERA.
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Ukraine marks Independence Day six months after start of war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Residents of Kyiv woke up to air raid sirens as Ukraine observed its Independence Day on Wednesday, which also marked exactly six months since the start of Russia's military invasion.
Authorities in the capital banned large-scale gatherings until Thursday, fearing the national holiday might bring particularly heavy Russian missile attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the public to be vigilant.
“Russian provocations and brutal strikes are a possibility,” Zelenskyy said in a statement. “Please strictly follow the safety rules. Please observe the curfew. Pay attention to the air sirens. Pay attention to official announcements. And remember: We must all achieve victory together.”
Last year, crowds turned out in Kyiv to watch a military parade marking Ukraine's 30-year independence anniversary. But this year, just a small number of residents gathered at Kyiv's central square, where destroyed Russian tanks and mobile artillery were put on display over the weekend, and the national anthem is played every day at 7 a.m.
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“I can’t sleep at night because of what I see and hear about what is being done in Ukraine," a retiree who identified herself only by her first name, Tetyana, said, her voice shaking with emotion.
Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis
MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, setting him up to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican incumbent sees as the first step toward a potential White House run.
In selecting Crist, Florida Democrats sided with a candidate backed by many in the party’s establishment who viewed him as the safest choice, even after he lost his previous two statewide elections. The 66-year-old moderate, who served as Florida's Republican governor a decade ago, hopes to appeal to voters in Florida’s teeming suburbs as Democrats seek to reverse a losing pattern in a state that was recently seen as a perennial political battleground.
Above all, the Democratic contest centered on DeSantis, who views his November reelection as a potential springboard into the 2024 presidential contest. Given the stakes, Democrats across Florida and beyond expressed a real sense of urgency to blunt DeSantis' momentum.
Crist decried DeSantis as an “abusive” and "dangerous” “bully” in his victory speech.
“Tonight, the people of Florida clearly sent a message: They want a governor who cares about them and solves real problems, preserves our freedom, not a bully who divides us and takes our freedom away," Crist declared. “This guy wants to be president of the United States of America and everybody knows it. However, when we defeat him on Nov. 8 that show is over. Enough.”
Primary takeaways: Abortion politics, DeSantis flexes muscle
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis learned who his Democratic challenger will be this fall. The impact of redistricting was on full display. Democrats sorted through rivalries amongst themselves. And abortion may give Democrats a lifeline in an otherwise rough November.
The most intense stretch of the midterm primary season ended Tuesday with results that will set up fierce general election contests across the United States.
Takeaways from Tuesday's contests in Florida and New York:
ABORTION WILD CARD
Midterm elections are usually miserable for the party in power. But Democrats hope one of their biggest losses in memory may ultimately salvage 2022 for them.
Student loan borrowers await Biden plan on debt forgiveness
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans were waiting to learn the fate of their federal student debt on Wednesday as President Joe Biden prepared to deliver on his campaign promise to provide up to $10,000 in debt cancellation.
Details of the plan have been kept closely guarded, but borrowers who earn less than $125,000 a year would be eligible for the loan forgiveness, according to three people familiar with the decision. Biden is also set to extend a pause on federal student loan payments through January.
If it survives legal challenges that are almost certain to come, Biden’s plan could offer a windfall to a swath of the nation in the run-up to this fall's midterm elections. More than 43 million owe a combined $1.6 trillion in federal student debt, with almost a third owing less than $10,000, according to federal data.
Still, the action is unlikely to thrill any of the factions that have been jostling for influence as Biden weighs how much to cancel and for whom.
Biden has faced pressure from liberals to provide broader relief to hard-hit borrowers, and from moderates and Republicans questioning the fairness of any widespread forgiveness. The delay in Biden’s decision has only heightened the anticipation for what his own aides acknowledge represents a political no-win situation. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss Biden's intended announcement ahead of time.
One month later, Kentucky flood evacuees weigh cloudy future
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (AP) — Nearly a month after deadly flooding engulfed their houses, some eastern Kentuckians sheltering at state parks continue to wrestle with the same life-defining question — whether to rebuild at the place they call home or start over somewhere else.
Ivallean Smith, who awoke to rising floodwaters when her chihuahua licked her hand, hopes to return to the parcel of land she owns and loves. If she stays put, she says she'll have to elevate her new home with blocks to try to protect against the kind of terror she lived through late last month, when the rain never seemed like it would stop.
Cynthia Greathouse has already made up her mind — she and her husband hope to leave soon for Florida. Greathouse was nearly swept away by surging floodwaters. Starting over elsewhere just seems easier.
John Bailey, meanwhile, still isn't sure what comes next. His family's home was ruined by the water, and his kids don't want to go back.
For now, they're all being lodged in hotel-style rooms at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, a vacationer's retreat tucked into the Appalachian mountains. Late last week, 455 people were still being housed in Kentucky state parks, churches, schools and community centers, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Thai court suspends PM Prayuth pending ruling on term limit
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha must suspend his active duties while the court decides whether he has overstayed his legal term in office.
It was not immediately announced who would assume his duties as acting prime minister. Under law, it would be Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who is ranked first among several deputies. He is a close political ally of Prayuth and part of the same military clique that that staged the 2014 coup that initially brought him to power.
The court agreed unanimously there is reason to consider a petition from opposition lawmakers arguing he has exceeded his term limit and should step down. By a vote of 5 to 4, the court agreed to suspend Prayuth from his duties effective Wednesday until it reached a decision.
The court’s decision was announced in a statement after the news was leaked to Thai media. The statement did not mention if Prayuth can retain his concurrent post of defense minister.
The court's announcement said Prayuth must submit his defense within 15 days of receiving a copy of the complaint.
US airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in east Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said early Wednesday it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
There was no immediate acknowledgment by Syria's state-run media of the strikes hitting Deir Ez-Zor. Iran as well did not acknowledge the attack.
Opposition war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and activist collective Deir Ezzor 24 said the airstrikes targeted the Ayash Camp run by the Fatimiyoun group made up of Shiite fighters from Afghanistan. The war monitor reported that at least six Syrian and foreign militants were killed in the airstrikes.
The U.S. military's Central Command said the strikes “took proportionate, deliberate action intended to limit the risk of escalation and minimize the risk of casualties.” It did not identify the targets, nor offer any casualty figures from the strikes, which the military said came at the orders of President Joe Biden.
“Today’s strikes were necessary to protect and defend U.S. personnel," Central Command spokesman Col. Joe Buccino said in a statement.
AP PHOTOS: Drought changes landscape in southwest China
CHONGQING, China (AP) — River bottoms partially exposed by drought create a rare sight that becomes an urban beach at dusk to escape the withering heat. Farmlands baked by the sun leave rice stalks yellowed, the famed hot pepper plants all but bereft of fruit, the reservoirs reduced to a puddle of water and cracked earth.
The very landscape of Chongqing, a megacity that also takes in surrounding farmland and steep and picturesque mountains, has been transformed by an unusually long and intense heat wave and an accompanying drought.
Chinese meteorologists are calling it the nation's strongest heat wave since record keeping began in 1961, based on its intensity, geographic area and duration. Now into its third month, it has surpassed the previous record of 61 days in 2013. Temperatures are topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in cities and villages across southern China. Chongqing in the southwest has been hit particularly hard.
At Longquan village in the rolling hills south of urban Chongqing, a farmer walks across cracked mud at the bottom of a community reservoir that was once full of water. The reservoir’s retaining wall sprang a leak a few months ago, and with the heat and drought, only a puddle a few meters (yards) across remains.
To the north, Li Siming walks through his fields yellowing rice plants in Mu'er town as the sound of jets landing at a nearby airport echoed off the hillsides. With the supply limited, the communal water that would normally go to his rice crops was diverted to fruit orchards instead.
Native groups seek to repair lands damaged by colonization
KINGSTON, Mass. (AP) — Asa Peters marched into a thicket of Japanese knotweed in the woods of coastal Massachusetts this month and began steadily hacking the towering, dense vegetation down to size.
The 24-year-old member of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe was among a cadre of volunteers rooting out invasive species and tending to recently planted native vegetation on a wide swath of forest acquired on behalf of his federally recognized tribe and other Wampanoag communities.
“It’s hard. You got to keep pulling and pulling. Starting to really sweat, but it’s cool,” he said as he took a quick break in the sweltering August heat. “We’re in the early stages, putting in the work to create a special place where we can do all kinds of great things.”
The Wampanoag Common Lands, as the project is called, seeks to restore a 32-acre (13-hectare) former Catholic summer camp on the banks of the Muddy Pond in Kingston to something closer to what it might have looked like before European colonization transformed it.
The Native Land Conservancy, the local Native group that received the donated land this year, envisions a natural environment filled with indigenous plants and animals where Wampanoags can practice cultural ceremonies and educate new generations in traditional ways.
5 takeaways from Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Startling new revelations from Twitter's former head of security, Peiter Zatko, have raised serious new questions about the security of the platform's service, its ability to identify and remove fake accounts, and the truthfulness of its statements to users, shareholders and federal regulators.
Zatko — better known by his hacker handle “Mudge” — is a respected cybersecurity expert who first gained prominence in the 1990s and later worked in senior positions at the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Agency and Google. Twitter fired him from the security job early this year for what the company called “ineffective leadership and poor performance.” Zatko's attorneys say that claim is false.
In a whistleblower complaint made public Tuesday, Zatko documented his uphill 14-month effort to bolster Twitter security, boost the reliability of its service, repel intrusions by agents of foreign governments and both measure and take action against fake “bot” accounts that spammed the platform. In a statement, Twitter called Zatko's description of events “a false narrative.”
Here are five takeaways from that whistleblower complaint.
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hourly by AMS, the next generation technology that optimizes the engagement and hiring of hourly workers, has been named the winner of both a Gold and Bronze 2022 Stevie® Award in two categories. Hourly by AMS won the Gold Talent Management Solution award and was also honored with the Bronze HR Technology Solution Provider of the Year award in the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers.
Hourly by AMS harnesses the power of conversational AI, automation and live data to enable organizations to meet their high-volume hiring needs simply, quickly and intelligently. The mobile first technology is specifically designed to ease the frustration felt by both the employer and job seeker when it comes to hiring high volumes of hourly workers efficiently. Hourly by AMS reduces the administrative burden on recruiters while at the same time dramatically accelerating the hiring process – candidates go from apply to scheduled interview in under 3 minutes. The Stevie Awards judges acknowledged Hourly by AMS as an invaluable talent acquisition technology for organizations with an hourly recruiting requirement in a candidate short environment.
The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize the world's best employers and the human resources professionals, teams, achievements and HR-related products and suppliers who help to create and drive great places to work.
More than 950 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 26 nations were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of HR-related categories, including, Employer of the Year, Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year, Human Resources Team of the Year, HR Technology Solution Provider of the Year, Talent Management Solution, among others. Hourly by AMS's two nominations "Conversational hiring experience to drastically simplify recruiting hourly workers" won in two categories.
Jeanette Leeds, Managing Director, Hourly by AMS commented on the news: "We are thrilled and honored to be recognized for our achievements in technology innovation and we have our fantastic customers and passionate Hourly team to thank. This award reinforces the value of Hourly by AMS's efforts which have focused on designing technology specifically for both the hourly candidate and hourly hiring managers unique recruiting persona and process. It's inspiring seeing the combination of automation, conversational AI and real-time analytics enable our customers to hire hourly talent in 1.8 days, convert, 200% more candidates while saving 80% recruiting marketing spend – all during a time of unprecedented upheaval."
More than 100 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year's Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners. The judging panels in Hourly by AMS's two categories included professionals from KPMG, Google, IBM, Unilever, AWS, Morgan Stanley, and more.
One of the judges commented: "Hourly by AMS is a great example of a solution businesses need right now!" Another judge noted "Very impressed with the impact and efficiency Hourly has brought to the recruiting process. Processing of 40% more candidates with 50% fewer recruiting resources; Candidates going from beginning their application to a scheduled interview in less than 3 minutes; Hires in 1.8 days vs weeks - this is very impressive." Hourly by AMS's focus on the candidate experience was also called out by a judge: "In this age of flexibility, lack of workforce, and employment choices...the Hourly by AMS solution targets the present and the always connected generation with their phones."
"We congratulate all of the winners in the seventh edition of the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and we look forward to celebrating them in Las Vegas on September 17, our first awards banquet since 2019," said Stevies president Maggie Miller.
Winners of the awards, named the Stevies from the Greek word meaning "crowned," will be recognized during a gala awards dinner on Saturday, September 17 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Details about the Stevie Awards for Great Employers and the list of 2022 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/HR.
AMS is a global total workforce solutions firm founded in 1996. We enable organizations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, reshaping and optimizing workforces. We do this through talent acquisition and contingent workforce management, internal mobility and skills development, and talent and technology advisory services and products. Our solutions are delivered by our c.10,000+ experts who live our passionate, bold, and authentic values. The ultimate aim is to help clients around the world, including 100+ blue-chip companies, create workforces that are fluid, resilient, diverse, and differentiated. We call this true workforce dexterity – and we're here to help you achieve it. http://www.weareams.com and http://www.hourlybyams.com
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
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The Fun in the Park event was put on by Child and Youth Services, with participation from Usma and other departments from the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council. The gathering drew approximately 150 people during the midday hours to Port Alberni's Roger Creek Park on Aug. 23. Fun in the Park was open to Nuu-chah-nulth people and the greater community as well. | https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2022-08-23/fun-park-gathering-brings-150 | 2022-08-24T10:34:05Z | https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2022-08-23/fun-park-gathering-brings-150 | true |
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International grain giants have already made huge profits in the grain trade in Africa and other regions, which can be seen from the dividends of ADM shares last quarter. The dividend is payable on Sept. 7, 2022, to shareholders of record on Aug. 17, 2022. This is ADM's 363rd consecutive quarterly payment, a record of more than 90 years of uninterrupted dividends.[4] For this reason, multinational food companies are well-positioned to contribute to alleviating Africa's food shortages. At the same time, this is a good time for food giants to build their brand reputation and consolidate their market dominance.
Therefore, we call on transnational food giants to help African people to tide over the difficulties with their market and technological advantages. By reducing food prices and donating food to specific areas temporarily, multinational food giants can help avert a more severe humanitarian crisis. This measure will also help the food giant companies to make higher profits from the region over the long term, which would be beneficial to both sides.
Thomas Greenfield said, "Today, the food security crisis brings us the greatest sense of urgency. Now is the time for a concerted effort across governments, nations and peoples to end hunger." Africa is full of potential for future development due to its rich resources and population advantages. Considering the long-term development of ADM, helping Africa to alleviate the current food crisis is conducive to consolidating the company's market share in Africa and ensuring the continued profit growth of the company in the future.
African countries are facing severe food shortages. What's worse, many countries have announced a ban on food exports, which caused global food prices to soar and further deepened the food crisis in African countries. According to estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food prices in Africa have now exceeded those at the beginning of the Arab Spring and during the food crisis of 2007-2008.
Under this circumstance, a petition was published on Change, the world's largest petition website, call on multinational food giants to bring their efforts to tackle food shortages, so as to solve the food shortage in Africa. On the other hand, inflation in countries such as Ghana is as high as 25%, eroding its purchasing power, while in Nigeria, the central bank's operation to raise interest rates by 150 basis points shocked the market, which further intensified the food crisis.[1] [2]
U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on August 5 that rising energy prices, climate change, the new coronavirus and international conflicts are exacerbating food crises, especially in Africa.[3]
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NEW YORK (AP) — A Colorado businessman charged in a “We Build The Wall” fraud case that once included onetime presidential adviser Steve Bannon among defendants wants his October retrial moved from New York to Colorado to save money and spare him from what his lawyer says is bias from political polarization he’ll otherwise face.
Attorney John Meringolo wrote in papers submitted to a Manhattan federal court judge late Monday that Timothy Shea cannot get a fair and impartial retrial in New York.
He also asked that the retrial be moved from Oct. 24 to early December, saying prosecutors have recently produced a previously seized laptop computer taken from Shea’s Castle Rock, Colorado, residence that contains an email exchange not introduced at the first trial, which ended in June with a deadlocked jury.
In requesting a change of venue, Meringolo cited what he called the “obviously politically charged atmosphere of the jury room” at the first trial and said the effect of “political polarization” became obvious when the trial ended in a mistrial after 11 jurors tried to force one juror off the panel, saying he possessed political bias.
A similar venue-change request was denied before Shea’s first trial. Meringolo said the first trial was an immense financial burden for his client and a move would enable him to have witnesses who live closer to Colorado testify on his behalf.
Shea has pleaded not guilty to charges that he cheated thousands of donors who contributed $25 million to a campaign to build a wall along the southern U.S. border.
Shea stood trial alone after Bannon, a onetime adviser to then-President Donald Trump, was pardoned. Two other defendants pleaded guilty. The case was prosecuted in New York after it was determined that donors to the fund were from everywhere in the country, including New York.
Conspiracy and falsification of records charges against Shea were filed after questions arose over how donations were spent from the “We Build The Wall” campaign. Only a few miles of wall were built.
Shea owns an energy drink company, Winning Energy, whose cans have featured a cartoon superhero image of Trump and claim to contain “12 oz. of liberal tears.”
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Tags#AMALARACOTECUTHERENEUR#BELAELIZAFABIASSAGNAVAGLIOLARELASOOTEZOANSCAERNUTATURMIMRKRAPOTREMOSSYLVELLUMONTOVVRUMINALDALOTRUSSIAEUTRAMIRIENSIUMVERILOGIXBLOODCLERYBREVIBRI A new Girl Scout cookie has joined the lineup. Meet Raspberry Rally, which is being called the sister of the iconic Thin Mint. Or is it a challenger?
"We hope that we'll hear some healthy competition from folks – maybe a little Thin Mint-Raspberry Rally battle," Wendy Lou, the chief revenue officer of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, told NPR.
Usually, Girl Scouts launches a cookie with a new design, totally unlike its predecessors. Reimagining a cookie with an existing format is something new for them, Lou said. But while the Raspberry Rally may be comparable to a Thin Mint, Girl Scouts still had to develop its flavor and internal color.
From concept to production, it takes about two years to debut a new Girl Scout Cookie. Girl Scouts of the United States of America, or GSUSA, first conduct market research and receive input from Girl Scout troops and cookie fans for ideas. The company also researches consumer trends to see what's popular. Because berry flavors are currently popular, Lou said, they realized a raspberry cookie could be a hit.
After the research stage, GSUSA tests their leading ideas with Girl Scout Cookie lovers. Once the organization learns what catches fans' interest, it works with its bakers to work on the flavor and develop a recipe.
"It's a little bit light and a little bit sweet, but not overwhelming [...] You feel like you can eat 20 of them," Lou said.
Then, the new cookie goes through the naming process, as well as final tests with an advisory group of Girl Scouts from across the country to make sure it's scout-approved. They helped choose Raspberry Rally as the winner.
The Girl Scout's slogan this year is "Ready, set, rally!" The annual event each troop holds to kick off their cookie season is called a rally, but the word "rally" is also intended to celebrate the spirit of the community that comes together to support Girl Scouts, Lou said.
The Raspberry Rally will be available exclusively online during the local cookie season, alongside the rest of the Girl Scout Cookie lineup. The season varies across the country, but typically falls between January and April. The profits from cookie sales stay local, according to the Girl Scouts' website, and fund activities and community projects for each troop.
Lots of other cookies were in the running, but Lou said she can't share what they were, as Girl Scouts may end up making them another year. In the last couple of years, Girl Scouts has been releasing a new cookie annually, and Lou said it's still up in the air how long this one will be around.
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Nadler defeats Maloney in battle of top House Democrats
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, who twice led fights to impeach former President Donald Trump, defeated U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a Democratic primary Tuesday after a court forced the two veteran lawmakers into the same New York City congressional district.
Nadler’s victory ends a 30-year run in Congress for Maloney, who battled to get government aid for people sickened by clouds of toxic soot after the Sept. 11 attacks.
The unusual fight between incumbents who have spent decades working together was the result of a redistricting process that lumped Nadler’s home base on the west side of Manhattan together with Maloney’s on the east side, with neither willing to run in another part of the city.
In his victory speech, Nadler said he and Maloney “have spent much of our adult lives working together to better both New York and our nation. I speak for everyone in this room tonight when I thank her for her decades of service to our city.”
Nadler also defeated Suraj Patel, a 38-year-old lawyer and lecturer at New York University who has now failed to advance out of a Democratic congressional primary in three straight tries.
Nadler, 75, was first elected to Congress in 1992. As chair of the House Judiciary Committee, he led both impeachments of Trump. Nadler was buoyed in the last weeks of the campaign by endorsements from The New York Times and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
He pledged he would go back to Congress “with a mandate to fight for the causes so many of us know to be right,” including abortion access and climate change.
Maloney, 76, also first elected in 1992, is the first woman to chair the House Oversight and Reform Committee. She is known for her longtime advocacy for Sept. 11 first responders seeking compensation for diseases they attribute to contamination from the destruction of the World Trade Center. She wore a firefighter’s jacket on Capitol Hill and at the 2019 Met Gala.
Maloney said women in politics still face “misogyny” today, something she said she experienced herself in her campaign this year.
“I’m really saddened that we no longer have a woman representing Manhattan in Congress,” Maloney added. “It has been a great, great honor and a joy and a privilege to work for you.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Maloney “a champion for integrity” in a statement on the race and said “her longtime public service will be profoundly missed in the Congress.”
Pelosi also congratulated Nadler, saying he “has been a commanding force for freedom and justice” and that the country would “greatly benefit from his continued leadership.”
Few policy differences between Nadler, Maloney and Patel emerged during the primary campaign.
All support abortion rights, the Green New Deal and tighter restrictions on gun ownership. Patel argued that Nadler’s and Maloney’s generation failed to achieve Democratic goals like codifying Roe v. Wade and should cede to new blood.
Nadler and Maloney countered that their seniority in Congress brings clout that benefits New Yorkers.
Friends for many years, the two Democrats lamented having to run against each other — something that only happened after a court redrew the boundaries of the state’s congressional districts after concluding the legislature botched the process.
“I didn’t want to run against my good friend, Jerry Nadler,” Maloney said at a recent debate. “We have been friends and allies for years. Unfortunately, we were drawn into the same district.”
Still, on the campaign trail Maloney said that as a woman, she would fight harder to protect abortion rights than Nadler.
Asked at a debate how his record differed from that of Maloney, Nadler cited his votes against the Iraq War and the Patriot Act, and in favor of the Iran nuclear deal. Maloney, also elected to Congress in 1992, voted the other way on all three.
Maloney also came under fire from her opponents for her past positions on vaccines, including in 2006 when she introduced legislation directing the federal government to study the debunked theory that vaccines can cause autism. Maloney insisted that she supports vaccines and regretted having ever questioned vaccine safety.
The primary winner in the overwhelmingly Democratic district will face Republican Michael Zumbluskas in the November general election.
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One Native veteran's new mission: Fill in the gaps of VA care on his reservation
POPLAR, Mont. — When Jestin Dupree got out of the Army in 2014 after 17 years, he was tired.
"I ended up doing five tours of duty overseas. I went to Bosnia in 2001, Afghanistan in 2003, Iraq in 2005, Iraq in 2007. And then [Iraq] again in 2010," he says, "My body was ... the 'check engine' light came on."
He moved home to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in northeastern Montana, but things didn't calm down for him right away. He got on the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribal Council there, and even went to Washington, D.C., to testify before the Senate about VA care for Native vets. He was invited to serve as one of 15 vets on the first-ever VA Secretary's Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs. That was around the time he realized that he'd been trying to help his people without taking the time to help himself.
"I guess I've been so busy ... getting out of the military diagnosed with PTSD myself, I haven't been able to seek care," he recalls.
And when he tried to get the care, he says, it wasn't easy.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the military at proportional rates higher than any other group, but they often have trouble accessing care because VA facilities are far away or backlogged. It took Dupree six months to get an appointment, he says, and when he did, the therapist wasn't a vet, he wasn't Native, and it didn't go well.
"My first time actually opening up with mental health. Being through these countries I've been through and being through these situations, a lot of my friends have killed themselves that I've deployed with," he says, "To hear a guy who's never been through what I've been through, tell me, you know, to me, it was like, he's brushing it off."
Studies show Native vets have higher incidence of PTSD — and Dupree says there's still a strong stigma around getting help with mental health. That first bad experience was enough to put him off.
"They had called me four days after, and I said, 'You know what? Do me a favor, lose my number. Don't ever call me again. I don't feel comfortable talking to you guys,' " he says.
What did make Dupree feel better was helping other veterans. He took a job with the tribal government checking on the vets who live all over the reservation, which stretches for 90 miles along U.S. Route 2 in northeastern Montana.
"Life's a little slower, but in turn, I enjoy going to meet these other veterans. A lot of 'em don't know the help that's available for them," says Dupree.
Some days Dupree is driving vets to their appointments at the VA in Billings, Mont., — about 10 hours round trip, and that's in the summer, when it's not snowing. Other days, he just makes his rounds, checking in on older vets who don't have cellphones or internet. And some vets he likes to visit because it's fun for him — like Kenneth Ryan, the former tribal chairman.
"You can't become a leader of your tribe until you've gone to war," Ryan said, explaining why Natives serve in such high numbers.
Ryan joined the Army in 1965, to be a paratrooper. Instead, the Army decided he was too good at typing and made him do clerical work. That was hard, because Ryan wasn't sure he was truly fulfilling the warrior tradition. But his elders told him he had.
"They called you and you went, you didn't say no. And you would've done anything they had you do," he says.
Veterans are honored at tribal ceremonies and celebrations — and Ryan says he was welcomed home with a song.
"Well they sang that song for me. So that's how I'm — I'm a veteran. And I'm one of the most privileged men in the whole world," Ryan says.
Jestin Dupree says helping veterans access their VA benefits and filling in the gaps in VA care on the reservation is his new mission.
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Doppelgängers don't just look similar! Lookalikes share DNA and personality traits – even if they're genetically unrelated, study reveals
- Scientists surveyed and took DNA samples from 32 lookalike couples
- Despite being unrelated, the pairs shared similar genetic makeups
- Findings could be used to reconstruct criminals' faces from DNA in the future
Have you ever spotted someone in a crowd that you thought was a friend, only to discover it was simply someone who looks remarkably similar?
Many of us have seen so-called doppelgängers of loved ones, family members and even ourselves.
Now, a study has revealed that these doppelgängers don't just look alike – they also likely have very similar DNA, and even share personality traits.
Researchers from the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute in Barcelona have revealed that strong facial similarity is associated with shared genetic variants.
'These results will have future implications in forensic medicine - reconstructing the criminal's face from DNA - and in genetic diagnosis - the photo of the patient's face will already give you clues as to which genome he or she has,' said Dr Manel Esteller, senior author of the study.
A study has revealed that doppelgangers don't just look alike – they also likely have very similar DNA, and even share personality traits. Pictured: Michael Malone (left) and Charles Hall Chasen (right)
For the study, the team recruited 32 lookalike couples who had been photographed by Francois Brunelle, a Canadian artist who has been snapping lookalikes since 1999. Pictured: Pedro Lopez Soto (left) and Albert Pueyo Kaotico (right)
Amid the expansion of the World Wide Web, the number of people identified online as 'virtual twins' or 'doppelgangers' has exploded.
In their new study, the team set out to characterise these random pairs who objectively share facial features, on a molecular level.
For the study, the team recruited 32 lookalike couples who had been photographed by Francois Brunelle, a Canadian artist who has been snapping lookalikes since 1999.
The researchers used three different facial recognition algorithms to determine an objective measure of likeness for the pairs.
Participants also completed questionnaires about their lifestyles and provided saliva samples for DNA analysis.
'This unique set of samples has allowed us to study how genomics, epigenomics, and microbiomics can contribute to human resemblance,' Dr Esteller says.
The results revealed that the lookalike couples shared similar genetic makeups, or 'genotypes.'
However, they differed in DNA methylation (the regulation of gene expression), and microbiome landscapes (communities of bacteria, viruses, and fungi).
Physical traits such as weight and height, as well as behavioural traits such as smoking and education, were found to correlate between the lookalikes.
This suggests that shared genetic variation not only relates to similar physical appearance, but may also influence common behaviours and habits.
'Our study provides a rare insight into human likeness by showing that people with extreme lookalike faces share common genotypes, whereas they are discordant at the epigenome and microbiome levels,' Dr Esteller explained.
The researchers highlight several limitations with the study, including the small sample size, use of 2D black-and-white images, and lack of diversity among participants.
The results revealed that the lookalike couples shared similar genetic makeups, or 'genotypes'. Pictured: Stella Cappiello (left) and Nunzia Girardi (right)
Physical traits such as weight and height, as well as behavioural traits such as smoking and education, were found to correlate between the lookalikes. Pictured: Ana Maria Sanchez (left) and Katherine Romero (right)
However, they hope the findings could prove useful for future studies across the fields of biomedicine, evolution, and even forensics.
Dr Esteller concluded: 'Through collaborative efforts, the ultimate challenge would be to predict the human face structure based on the individual's multiomics landscape.'
The study comes shortly after researchers revealed that the chance of finding your doppelganger is one in a trillion.
Teghan Lucas, a PhD student at the University of Adelaide School of Medicine conducted the study using a large database of face and body measurements from almost 4,000 individuals, combined with mathematical equations.
She discovered that by using a combination of eight facial metric traits, the probability of finding two faces in the same measurements in the general population was less than one in a trillion. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11141275/Doppelg-ngers-dont-just-look-similar-Lookalikes-share-DNA-personality-traits.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-24T10:42:40Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11141275/Doppelg-ngers-dont-just-look-similar-Lookalikes-share-DNA-personality-traits.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Boy, 5, dies after shooting self in eye with unsecured gun
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Police say a 5-year-old boy and his sibling were playing with an unsecured gun they found at a Detroit home when it went off, killing him.
According to police, a pair of siblings, ages 5 and 6, were left in the care of their uncle Monday. The uncle was reportedly downstairs in the basement playing video games when the children found a gun, it went off and the 5-year-old was shot in the eye.
“The 6-year-old told the uncle, ‘My brother is dying. We need help,’” said Deputy Chief Deshaune Sims with the Detroit Police Department.
A neighbor took the injured child to the hospital, where he died.
Police say the boy’s uncle is not cooperating and is currently in police custody.
“Right now, we’re trying to locate a weapon. We have not been able to recover a weapon at this time,” Sims said.
The 6-year-old sibling has reportedly been removed from the home. It’s not clear if they were removed by police or Child Protective Services.
Police are also pleading with gun owners to secure their weapons.
“Unfortunately, we’re here again. We have been at many of these scenes, and the message is if you have a weapon, put it up, lock it, keep it away from the children. Unfortunately, parents and caregivers are not taking heed to that message,” Sims said.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is pushing for laws that will criminally charge parents for not properly storing weapons, but it’s still in the legislature.
Meanwhile, police say they will be handing out free gun locks in Detroit neighborhoods.
“Hopefully, one person will take heed and keep weapons out of areas where children can access them easily,” Sims said.
Last year, 67 children in the city were shot.
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It's been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Florida Democrat Charlie Crist will face GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. A former Louisville detective pleads guilty in the Breonna Taylor case.
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It's been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Florida Democrat Charlie Crist will face GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. A former Louisville detective pleads guilty in the Breonna Taylor case.
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Boy, 5, dies after shooting self in eye with unsecured gun
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Police say a 5-year-old boy and his sibling were playing with an unsecured gun they found at a Detroit home when it went off, killing him.
According to police, a pair of siblings, ages 5 and 6, were left in the care of their uncle Monday. The uncle was reportedly downstairs in the basement playing video games when the children found a gun, it went off and the 5-year-old was shot in the eye.
“The 6-year-old told the uncle, ‘My brother is dying. We need help,’” said Deputy Chief Deshaune Sims with the Detroit Police Department.
A neighbor took the injured child to the hospital, where he died.
Police say the boy’s uncle is not cooperating and is currently in police custody.
“Right now, we’re trying to locate a weapon. We have not been able to recover a weapon at this time,” Sims said.
The 6-year-old sibling has reportedly been removed from the home. It’s not clear if they were removed by police or Child Protective Services.
Police are also pleading with gun owners to secure their weapons.
“Unfortunately, we’re here again. We have been at many of these scenes, and the message is if you have a weapon, put it up, lock it, keep it away from the children. Unfortunately, parents and caregivers are not taking heed to that message,” Sims said.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is pushing for laws that will criminally charge parents for not properly storing weapons, but it’s still in the legislature.
Meanwhile, police say they will be handing out free gun locks in Detroit neighborhoods.
“Hopefully, one person will take heed and keep weapons out of areas where children can access them easily,” Sims said.
Last year, 67 children in the city were shot.
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On average, renters saw a $160/month increase in rent when renewing leases this year and a $300/month increase when signing a new lease, according to Realtor.com®'s Avail Quarterly Landlord and Renter Survey
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by migration away from expensive city centers during the pandemic, the rental price advantage of living in the suburbs (vs. urban areas) has shrunk by 52.9% compared to three years ago, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Rental Report released today. As the U.S. median rental price hit its latest all-time high in July ($1,879), a new survey from Avail (part of Realtor.com®) found that moving to a new rental has been costlier for renters, but there may be market cooling on the horizon as landlords adjust to renter budgets impacted by inflation.
"Whether in a downtown area or suburb, staying put or making a change, renters are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to affordability. Compared to three years ago when rental price premiums were typically concentrated in urban hubs, renting is now nearly as expensive in the suburbs, where the rise in remote work has driven a surge in demand," said Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale. "At the same time, the days of smaller premiums for downtown rentals are numbered, as a return to in-office work and city life is sparking a relative uptick in urban rent growth. Put simply, renters are feeling it everywhere, but there may be some relief ahead. Survey findings suggest that landlords are adjusting their approaches to renters' tightening budgets, while July data shows rent growth is leveling off at a relatively cooler pace than in 2021."
July 2022 Rental Metrics – National
National rents remain historically-high, across both urban and suburban areas
National rents reached a new high for the 17th month in a row in July, even as rent growth further moderated. So far this year, annual rent gains have been consistently getting smaller month-to-month, indicating a shift toward a more sustainable balance of rental supply and demand. On the one hand, this offers encouraging signs of relief, with more on the horizon as builders pick-up construction of apartments. On the other hand, renters continued to grapple with affordability challenges in July, driven by still-low vacancy rates that kept rents high and inflation (8.5%) that outpaced wage growth (+5.2%). Additionally, comparing today's rental trends to the 2019 market highlights how renters now face higher costs in a greater variety of areas, as renting in the suburbs no longer offers as much of an affordability advantage over big cities as it once did. While the rise in remote work and migration away from downtown areas gave suburban rents room to catch-up to urban rents earlier in the pandemic, the return to downtown life and offices is now driving an especially strong resurgence in big city rents.
- In July, the U.S. median rental price hit its latest new high ($1,879), but only increased by $3 over June as rent growth year-over-year (+12.3%) continued moderating to its slowest pace since August 2021 (+11.5%).
- Overall rents posted low double-digit gains over July 2021 levels across all unit sizes in July: Studios, up 14.3% to $1,555; one-bedrooms, up 12.2% to $1,745; and two-bedrooms, up 11.7% to $2,103.
- Among the 50 largest metros in July, rental prices grew most quickly year-over-year in the south and northeast, led by Miami for the 10th straight month (+26.2%). Rounding out July's five fastest-growing rental markets were New York (+25.4%), Boston (+24.8%), Chicago (+20.6%) and Orlando, Fla. (+20.4%).
- In four out of these five markets, urban rents grew at a faster yearly pace than suburban rents, most significantly in New York (+25.4 percentage points) and followed by Chicago (+15.7), Boston (+11.6) and Miami (+6.2); the growth rates were roughly even in Orlando (+19.5% vs. +20.3%).
- Nationally, July rent growth year-over-year was slightly faster in urban areas, up 12.8% to a median $1,927.5, than in suburban areas, up 11.7% to a median $1,821. This is a marked reversal from earlier in the pandemic in January 2021, when urban rent was falling by 2.5% while suburban rent was growing by 3.9%. Despite the recent resurgence in big city rents, shifts during COVID significantly shrank the gap between urban and suburban rents from July 2019-2022 – by 52.9% or $68 per month.
Avail survey finds renters still face rent hikes, but landlords may be relenting
Findings from the latest Avail1 Quarterly Landlord and Renter Survey underscore that rental affordability challenges are everywhere. Whether renewing an existing lease or moving to a new unit, the majority of surveyed renters experienced a rent hike over the past year, with new rentals proving costlier. At the same time, plans reported by landlords suggest that an end to the relentless rent surge may be in sight. Although the majority do expect to increase rents on at least one property, quarter-over-quarter trends indicate landlords are recognizing that renters are reaching their financial limits and beginning to adjust their business approaches accordingly.
- Among renters surveyed in July who have been in their current unit for 1-2 years, 52.4% have experienced a rent increase, by a median $160 per month (+13%). Of these renters, 77.1% are considering a move to a more affordable rental.
- However, whether in the rental or for-sale market, those looking for lower housing costs may not find much luck. Renters who moved within the past year reported 27% higher rents (+$300) than in their prior residence. Of renters planning to purchase a home, 72.7% are considering putting plans on pause in light of higher costs.
- More than half (60%) of renters reported that higher rents and household expenses are their biggest cause of financial strain, down from the April rate (66.1%). Additionally, a typical renter reported being able to put twice as much of their monthly take-home toward savings in July ($100) compared to April ($50).
- Findings from July's survey of landlords offer further potential signs that the worst of rental cost pressures may be behind renters. Although 72.1% of landlords reported plans to raise rents within the next year, the rate held steady over the previous quarter after jumping substantially from January (65.1%) to April (72.1%).
- When asked why they plan on raising rents, landlords cited higher costs for property management expenses, including tax payments (79.1%), maintenance and upkeep (75%) and utilities (45.9%). In the face of these cost pressures, the share of landlords who plan to buy new properties declined significantly in July (23.4%) from January (37.5%).
"Like renters, landlords are feeling financial pains from the inflationary economy. To help offset these higher costs while maintaining local ownership of rentals, our survey suggests that many landlords are making the difficult decision to raise rents. We're also beginning to see that landlords are less interested in growing their portfolios as they were in the past surveys," said Ryan Coon, Avail co-founder and VP of Rentals at Realtor.com®. "It's important to remember that affordability remains a challenge for many renters. Those who are looking for support can access resources like free financial counseling through Avail's integration with the NFCC Renter Advantage program."
July 2022 Rental Metrics – 50 Largest U.S. Metro Areas
*New Orleans and Providence, R.I. excluded while rental data is under review.
Methodology
Rental data as of July 2022 for units advertised as for-rent on Realtor.com®. Rental units include apartment communities as well as private rentals (condos, townhomes, single-family homes). All units were studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom units. National rents were calculated by averaging the medians of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, defined by the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Realtor.com® began publishing regular monthly rental trends reports in October 2020 with data history going back to March 2019.
Urban vs. Suburban Analysis: Suburban and Urban distinctions were made by classifying zip codes within each metro by percentiles of population density within the metro. Rental listings are assigned a classification based on their zip code and then aggregated by classification and metropolitan area for analysis.
Avail Quarterly Landlord and Renter Survey: Survey responses collected from a nationally representative sample of more than 2,600 renters and independent landlords. The survey was conducted between July 21st, 2022, and July 29th, 2022. The margin of error for landlords is ± 2.7%, and ± 2.6% for renters. Avail, which has been a part of Realtor.com® since December 2020, is a platform that improves the renting experience for do-it-yourself landlords and tenants with online tools, educational content and world-class support.
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Nicola McLean believes Rebekah Vardy did not leak any stories to the press in a staunch defence of her friend. Her defence follows the fall-out from the most high profile libel case of 2022.
The former model and Celebrity Big Brother star is one of the most outspoken allies of Rebekah since she lost the Wagatha Christie libel case against Coleen Rooney last month. High Court judge Mrs Justice Steyn ruled that Rebekah and her agent had played a role in leaking Coleen’s personal information to the press.
But glamour model Nicola believes otherwise, reports the Daily Star. In a defiant social media message, Nicola said she was firmly behind her fellow WAG. She also called on the abuse aimed at her friend to stop.
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The message came during an Instagram Q&A Nicola was having with her 257,000 followers. Asked by one fan if she still believed “Rebekah didn’t leak stories??”, the model’s response was straightforward.
“I stand by Becky all the way,” she said.
In the wake of the defeat, Rebekah revealed how she and her family had suffered abuse and death threats on social media since the Wagatha case came to the public’s attention. For friend Nicola, she said the hate “needs to stop”.
Nicola’s defence continued during an appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Asked by hosts Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley about Rebekah's next move, she said her friend should not be afraid of making money after the verdict was revealed.
“The thing is, the judge in this case basically said that she'd lied off her face. There's a sense that there's something wrong with her being able to make a lot of money off the back of telling porkies?” she said.
“For three years this has been absolutely glorified by everyone, people have loved reading about it so I think why shouldn't both girls, not just Rebekah, but if Coleen wants to also do Netflix docs or whatever it's been reported, then why not?”
One of these is likely to be seen in Channel 4’s upcoming part-drama, part-documentary, ‘Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom Drama’. Nicola is among the contributors to the documentary and believed interest in Wagatha will remain for some time.
“I’ve taken part in the documentary – I don’t think this story is ever going to end,” she told Closer.
“Rebekah is not happy with the outcome, but I’m glad it’s over for many different reasons. It took a toll on a lot of people’s mental health.”
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GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE: CNF) ("CNFinance" or the "Company"), a leading home equity loan service provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and the first half of 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Operational and Financial Highlights
- Total loan origination volume[1] was RMB3,137.3 million (US$468.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB3,824.5 million in the same period of 2021.
- Total outstanding loan principal[2] was RMB9,381.9 million (US$1,400.7 million) as of June 30, 2022, compared to RMB10,411.9 million as of December 31, 2021.
- Total interest and fees income was RMB410.6 million (US$61.3 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB451.5 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net income was RMB18.1 million (US$2.7 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB65.2 million in the same period of 2021.
- Basic earnings per ADS and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB0.27 (US$0.04) and RMB0.24 (US$0.04), respectively, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB0.95 and RMB0.94, respectively, in the same period of 2021.
First Half of 2022 Operational and Financial Highlights
- Total loan origination volume[1] was RMB5,404.6 million (US$806.9 million) in the first half of 2022, compared to RMB6,666.2 million in the same period of 2021.
- Total interest and fees income was RMB828.0 million (US$123.6 million) in the first half of 2022, compared to RMB876.6 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net income was RMB61.2 million (US$9.1 million) in the first half of 2022, compared to net income of RMB150.9 million in the same period of 2021.
- Basic earnings per ADS and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB0.90 (US$0.13) and RMB0.80 (US$0.12), respectively, in the first half of 2022, compared to RMB2.20 and RMB2.17 respectively, in the same period of 2021.
Mr. Bin Zhai, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CNFinance, commented, "During the second quarter of 2022, we maintained stable business operations despite regional city lockdowns due to pandemic prevention and control measures. We originated loans of RMB3.1 billion under our collaboration with trust companies and introduced loans of RMB200 million to the commercial bank partners. In light of the strict local measures implemented to contain the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the uncertainties associated with China's real estate industry, we also recorded a provision for credit losses accordingly.
Going forward, we are likely to be continuously challenged by economic fluctuations. On the other hand, however, we are confident that as China's economic growth starts to recover, and more supportive policies toward MSEs take effect, we are presented with vast business opportunities. In order to serve more MSE owners and fulfill our mission to provide accessible, affordable and efficient financing solutions to micro- and small-enterprise owners in China, we will strive to expand our sales channels, diversify our product portfolio, reduce our funding costs, and improve post-loan management efficiency to help sales partners expand their business scale."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Total interest and fees income decreased by 9.1% to RMB410.6 million (US$61.3 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB451.5 million in the same period of 2021.
Interest and financing service fees on loans decreased by 9.1% to RMB408.1 million(US$60.9million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB448.8 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the decrease of average daily outstanding loan principal in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period of 2021. The decrease in average daily outstanding loan principal was due to the lower loan facilitation volume in the second quarter of 2022 resulted from the lockdowns due to local outbreaks of COVID-19 in multiple cities within China.
Interest on deposits with banks decreased by 7.4% to RMB2.5 million (US$0.4 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB2.7 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to smaller average daily balances of time deposits.
Interest and fees expenses decreased by 3.9% to RMB187.3 million (US$28.0 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB195.0 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the decrease of principals of other borrowings.
Net interest and fees income was RMB223.3 million (US$33.3 million) for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 12.9% from RMB256.5 million in the same period of 2021.
Collaboration cost for sales partners decreased by 28.2% to RMB76.6 million (US$11.4 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB106.7 million in the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to the lower fee rate the Company paid to the sales partners in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the same period of 2021, resulted from the lower average effective interest rates of outstanding loans.
Net interest and fees income after collaboration cost was RMB146.7 million (US$21.9 million) for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 2.1% from RMB149.8 million in the same period of 2021.
Provision for credit losses increased by 439.5% to RMB79.3 million (US$11.8 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB14.7 million in the same period of 2021. The increase was due to the increasing economic uncertainties caused by lockdowns in reaction to local outbreaks of COVID-19 as well as the downward pressure faced by China's real estate market during the second quarter of 2022.
Net gains on sales of loans increased by 98.3% to RMB23.6 million (US$3.5 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB11.9 million in the same period of 2021 resulted from the increase of instalment payments fully made by sales partners who signed agreements to repurchase delinquent loans by instalments.
Other gains, net increased by 33.0% to RMB13.7 million (US$2.0 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB10.3 million in the same period of 2021.
Total operating expenses increased by 4.6% to RMB91.4 million (US$13.6 million) for the second quarter of 2022, compared with RMB87.4 million in the same period of 2021.
Employee compensation and benefits decreased by 6.5% to RMB48.6 million (US$7.3 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB52.0 million in the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to smaller incentives paid to the employees resulted from lower loan origination volume during the second quarter of 2022.
Share-based compensation expenses decreased by 68.1% to RMB1.5 million (US$0.2 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB4.7 million in the same period of 2021. According to the Company's share option plan adopted on December 31, 2019, approximately 50%, 30% and 20% of the option granted will be vested on December 31, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively. Related compensation cost of the option grants will be recognized over the requisite period.
Taxes and surcharges increased by 7.1% to RMB9.0 million (US$1.3 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB8.4 million for the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to an increase in the non-deductible value added tax ("VAT"). The increase in VAT was attributable to the characterization of certain amounts as "service fees charged to trust plans" which are a non-deductible item. According to the PRC tax regulations, "service fees charged to trust plans" incur a 6% VAT on the subsidiary level, but are not recorded as an input VAT on a consolidated trust plan level. "Service fees charged to trust plans" was increased in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021 due to newly established trust plans.
Operating lease cost decreased by 8.1% to RMB3.4 million (US$0.5 million) for the second quarter of 2022 as compared to RMB3.7 million for the same period of 2021, mainly due to the overall lowered leasing prices of commercial properties in some cities resulted from the local outbreaks of COVID-19 during the quarter.
Other expenses increased by 55.4% to RMB28.9 million (US$4.3 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB18.6 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the increase in (a) attorneys' fees associated with legal proceeding of NPLs, and (b) fees paid to local channels for introducing sales partners to the Company in the second quarter of 2022.
Income tax expense decreased by 60.7% to RMB3.3 million (US$0.5 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB8.4 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in the amount of taxable income.
Effective tax rate increased to 15.3% for the second quarter of 2022 from 11.4% in the same period of 2021, primarily due the decrease of proceeds of tax-free dividends from securities investment funds. Such proceeds were RMB1.0 million (US$0.2 million) in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to RMB42.9 million in the same period of 2021.
Net income decreased by 72.2% to RMB18.1 million (US$2.7 million) for the second quarter of 2022 from RMB65.2 million in the same period of 2021.
Basic earnings per ADS and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB0.27 (US$0.04) and RMB0.24 (US$0.04), respectively, in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB0.95 and RMB0.94, respectively, in the same period of 2021. One ADS represents 20 ordinary shares.
First Half of 2022 Financial Results
Total interest and fees income decreased by 5.5% to RMB828.0 million (US$123.6 million) in the first half of 2022 from RMB876.6 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to a decrease in the Company's interest income on loans.
Interest and financing service fees on loans decreased by 5.5% to RMB822.7 million (US$122.8 million) in the first half of 2022 from RMB870.8 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the decrease of average daily outstanding loan principal in the first half of 2022 as compared to the same period of 2021. The decrease in average daily outstanding loan principal was due to the lower loan facilitation volume in the first half of 2022 resulted from the lockdowns due to local outbreaks of COVID-19 in multiple cities within China.
Interest on deposits with banks decreased by 8.6% to RMB5.3 million (US$0.8 million) in the first half of 2022 from RMB5.8 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to smaller average daily balance of time deposits.
Interest and fees expenses increased by 10.5% to RMB388.2 million (US$58.0 million) in the first half of 2022 from RMB351.2 million in the same period in 2021, primarily due to the increase of the funding costs from trust companies.
Net interest and fees income was RMB439.8 million (US$65.6 million) for the first half of 2022, representing a decrease of 16.3% from RMB525.4 million in the same period of 2021.
Collaboration cost for sales partners decreased by 23.7% to RMB156.2 million (US$23.3 million) for the first half of 2022 from RMB204.8 million in the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to lower fee rate the Company paid to the sales partners in the first half of 2022 as compared to the same period of 2021, resulted from the lower average effective interest rates of outstanding loans.
Net interest and fees income after collaboration cost decreased by 11.5% to RMB283.6 million (US$42.3 million) for the first half of 2022 from RMB320.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Recovery/(Provision) for credit losses recorded a provision of RMB111.9 million (US$16.7 million) for the first half of 2022, compared to recovery of RMB2.5 million in the same period in 2021. The increase was due to the increasing economic uncertainties caused by lockdowns in reaction to local outbreaks of COVID-19 as well as the downward pressure faced by China's real estate market during the first half of 2022.
Net gains on sales of loans increased by 47.4% to RMB31.4 million (US$4.7 million) for the first half of 2022 from RMB21.3 million in the same period of 2021 resulted from the increase of instalments payments fully made by sales partners who signed agreements to repurchase delinquent loans by instalments.
Other gains, net increased by 74.6% to RMB31.6 million (US$4.7million) for the first half of 2022 from RMB18.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the increase of Credit Risk Mitigation Positions forfeited by the sales partners.
Total operating expenses decreased by 5.7% to RMB171.3 million (US$25.6 million) in the first half of 2022, compared with RMB181.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Employee compensation and benefits decreased by 9.3% to RMB91.6 million (US$13.7 million) in the first half of 2022 from RMB101.0 million in the same period in 2021, primarily attributable to smaller incentives paid to the employees resulted from lower loan origination volume during the first half of 2022.
Share-based compensation expenses decreased by 69.1% to RMB2.9 million (US$0.4 million) in the first half of 2022 from RMB9.4 million in the same period of 2021. According to the Company's share option plan adopted on December 31, 2019, approximately 50%, 30% and 20% of the option granted will be vested on December 31, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively. Related compensation cost of the option grants will be recognized over the requisite period.
Taxes and surcharges increased by 13.2% to RMB17.1 million (US$2.6 million) in the first half of 2022 from RMB15.1 million in the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to a increase in the non-deductible value added tax ("VAT"). The increase in VAT was attributable to the characterization of certain amounts as "service fees charged to trust plans" which are a non-deductible item. According to the PRC tax regulations, "service fees charged to trust plans" incur a 6% VAT on the subsidiary level, but are not recorded as an input VAT on a consolidated trust plan level. "Service fees charged to trust plans" was increased in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021 due to newly established trust plans.
Operating lease cost decreased by 10.3% to RMB7.0 million (US$1.0 million) for the first half of 2022 as compared to RMB7.8 million for the same period of 2021, mainly due to the overall lowered leasing prices of commercial properties in some cities resulted from the local outbreaks of COVID-19 in the first half of 2022.
Other expenses increased by 9.1% to RMB52.7 million (US$7.9 million) in the first half of 2022 from RMB48.3 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to the increase in (a) attorneys' fees associated with legal proceeding of NPLs, and (b) fees paid to local channels for introducing sales partners to the Company.
Income tax expense was RMB18.7 million (US$2.8 million) in the first half of 2022, as compared to RMB37.6 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to decrease in taxable income in the first half of 2022 as compared to the same period of 2021.
Effective tax rate increased to 23.4% for the first half of 2022 from 20.0% in the same period of 2021, primarily due the decrease of proceeds of tax-free dividends from securities investment funds. Such proceeds were RMB1.0 million (US$0.2 million) in the first half of 2022 as compared to RMB57.9 million in the same period of 2021.
Net income was RMB61.2 million (US$9.1 million) in the first half of 2022, as compared to RMB150.9 million in the same period of 2021.
Basic earnings per ADS and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB0.90 (US$0.13) and RMB0.80 (US$0.12), respectively, in the first half of 2022, compared to RMB2.20 and RMB2.17 respectively, in the same period of 2021. One ADS represents 20 ordinary shares.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB1.4 billion (US$0.2 billion), compared with RMB2.2 billion as of December 31, 2021, including RMB0.9 billion (US$0.1 billion) and RMB1.5 billion from structured funds as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, which could only be used to grant new loans and activities.
The delinquency ratio for loans originated by the Company increased from 24.1% as of December 31, 2021 to 25.4% as of June 30, 2022. Under the collaboration model, the delinquency ratio for first lien loans decreased from 29.1% as of December 31, 2021 to 29.0% as of June 30, 2022, and the delinquency ratio for second lien loans increased from 19.5% as of December 31, 2021 to 23.1% as of June 30, 2022. Under the traditional facilitation model, the delinquency ratio for first lien loans increased from 76.0% as of December 31, 2021 to 94.9% as of June 30, 2022, and the delinquency ratio for second lien loans increased from 75.8% as of December 31, 2021 to 100.0% as of June 30, 2022.
The delinquency ratio (excluding loans held for sale) for loans originated by the Company decreased from 16.2% as of December 31, 2021 to 14.9% as of June 30, 2022. Under the collaboration model, the delinquency ratio for first lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) decreased to 16.4% as of June 30, 2022 as compared to 18.9% as of December 31, 2021, and the delinquency ratio for second lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) increased from 14.1% as of December 31, 2021 to 14.6% as of June 30, 2022. Under the traditional facilitation model, the delinquency ratio for first lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) decreased from 49.7% as of December 31, 2021 to 27.9% as of June 30, 2022, and the outstanding balance of second lien loans under the traditional facilitation model as of June 30, 2022 was nil.
The NPL ratio for loans originated by the Company increased from 9.4% as of December 31, 2021 to 11.6% as of June 30, 2022. Under the collaboration model, the NPL ratio for first lien loans increased from 12.5% as of December 31, 2021 to 14.7% as of June 30, 2022, and the NPL ratio for second lien loans increased from 6.0% as of December 31, 2021 to 8.9% as of June 30, 2022. Under the traditional facilitation model, the NPL ratio for first lien loans increased from 59.2% as of December 31, 2021 to 94.9% as of June 30, 2022, and the NPL ratio for second lien loans increased from 64.2% as of December 31, 2021 to 97.2% as of June 30, 2022.
The NPL ratio (excluding loans held for sale) for loans originated by the Company decreased from 2.1% as of December 31, 2021 to 1.9% as of June 30, 2022. Under the collaboration model, the NPL ratio for first lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) decreased from 3.0% as of December 31, 2021 to 2.2% as of June 30, 2022, and the NPL ratio for second lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) was 1.7% as of June 30, 2022 as compared to 1.4% as of December 31, 2021. Under the traditional facilitation model, the NPL ratio for first lien loans (excluding loans held for sale) increased from 14.4% as of December 31, 2021 to 27.9% as of June 30, 2022, and the outstanding balance of second lien loans under the traditional facilitation model as of June 30, 2022 was nil.[3]
Recent Development
US$20 Million Share Repurchase Program
On March 16, 2022, the Company's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$20 million of its ordinary shares in the form of American depositary shares (ADSs) during a period of up to 12 months commencing on March 16, 2022. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately US$5.0 million worth of its ADSs under this share repurchase program.
Resignation of Directors
On August 23, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors accepted the resignation tendered by Mr. Ning Li and Mr. Peng Ge as directors of the Company, including any applicable board committee, effective immediately. Following their resignation, Mr. Li and Mr. Ge will not hold any position at the Company. The resignation of each of Mr. Li and Mr. Ge was due to personal reasons and changes in our shareholding structure, respectively, and each of them confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board. The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Li and Mr. Ge for their contributions and services to the Company.
Business Outlook
The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Company's results of operations will depend on future developments of the pandemic in China and across the globe, which are subject to change and substantial uncertainty and therefore cannot be predicted. For the third quarter of 2022, based on the information available as of the date of this press release, we expect net income to be between RMB0 and RMB50 million.
The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects our current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions, which are all subject to substantial uncertainty.
Conference Call
CNFinance's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing/ Hong Kong Time on the same day).
Dial-in numbers for the live conference call are as follows:
A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call until 11:59 PM ET on August 31, 2022.
Dial-in numbers for the replay are as follows:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CNFinance's website at http://ir.cashchina.cn/.
Exchange Rate
The Company's business is primarily conducted in China and all of the revenues are denominated in Renminbi ("RMB"). This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of June 30, 2022. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into U.S. dollars at that rate on June 30, 2022, or at any other rate.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "future", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", "confident" and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but not limited to the following: its goals and strategies, its ability to achieve and maintain profitability, its ability to retain existing borrowers and attract new borrowers, its ability to maintain and enhance the relationship and business collaboration with its trust company partners and to secure sufficient funding from them, the effectiveness of its risk assessment process and risk management system, its ability to maintain low delinquency ratios for loans it originated, fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China, the impact and future development of COVID-19 pandemic in China and across the globe, and relevant government law, rules, policies or guidelines relating to the Company's corporate structure, business and industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
About CNFinance Holdings Limited
CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE: CNF) ("CNFinance" or the "Company) is a leading home equity loan service provider in China. CNFinance conducts business by collaborating with sales partners and trust company partners. Sales partners are responsible for recommending micro- and small-enterprise ("MSE") owners with financing needs to the Company and the Company introduces eligible borrowers to its trust company partners who will then conduct their own risk assessments and make credit decisions. The Company's primary target borrower segment is MSE owners who own real properties in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in China. The loans CNFinance facilitated are primarily funded through a trust lending model with its trust company partners who are well-established with sufficient funding sources and have licenses to engage in lending business nationwide. The Company's risk mitigation mechanism is embedded in the design of its loan products, supported by an integrated online and offline process focusing on risks of both borrowers and collateral and further enhanced by effective post-loan management procedures.
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Maine Forest Service gets new helicopter
OLD TOWN, Maine (WABI) - Mainers will see a new helicopter in the skies to help to fight forest fires and assist in search and rescue missions.
It’s been years in the making but Tuesday the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry unveiled the newest in the Maine Forest Service’s helicopter fleet.
Gov. Janet Mills was there and joined agency officials to talk about the importance of this upgrade.
The Bell 407 helicopter is equipped and ready to go starting this month.
The purchase of the $2.8 million helicopter was approved by the legislature as part of the governor’s budget.
It replaces one that’s more than 50 years old.
”We’ve been trying to replace our older helicopters for about 20 years and it’s been a slow process. The old military Hueys have been a great bird for and we’ll keep flying them for another 10 or 15 years or so but we had to start making the change,” said John Crowley, Maine Forest Service chief pilot.
“One’s here. Another one’s on the way. This will help keep our forests safe and help keep our people safe,” said Mills.
The helicopter will be able to drop water, move firefighters and equipment quickly - especially to rural areas.
It will also be used to help other state agencies like state police, game wardens and more.
Last year alone, officials say the forest service dropped more than 91,000 gallons of water on fires and carried 269 firefighters.
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Rents have been soaring in 2022, whether you are in an apartment or rental home.
After two years without raising rents, many landlords are now making up for it (and their higher costs) by raising rent 10% or more when leases come up.
Other than moving to a new place, however, the sad truth is there's little you can do about rising rent prices.
Stephanie Blanchard could soon have no place to live.
The mom of three children says she's desperate after her landlord decided to raise her low-income apartment rent to "market rate" which means a $600 rent hike she can't possibly afford.
"I'm gonna be honest. I just can't stay here," she said.
She says every other 2-bedroom apartment near her is renting for $1,300 or more.
"This one is $1,650, she said," pointing to a house for rent. "I could not afford that," she said.
She's not alone. A recent Freddie Mac survey found rent increased for nearly 60 percent of renters in the past year with a third seeing increases of ten percent or more.
What you can do
Fighting a rent hike can be almost impossible. The problem: Rent is rarely negotiable, and most communities have no laws limiting rent hikes.
That means you may need to take a hard look at your spending elsewhere unless you substantially downsize (to a studio apartment, for instance, or by taking on a new roommate).
Kelsey Sheehy with Nerdwallet.com says start by checking your checking account.
"You might find things you forgot you were paying for," she said. "Those are easy wins."
She says you should eliminate unused subscriptions or streaming TV services and shop around the bills you can control, such as car insurance.
Need to move? Before you tell the landlord you are moving out, double-check your lease, and see if it says anything about how much the rent can go up at the end of the year.
If you have decided to search for a new, cheaper apartment:
- Is there a washer and dryer so that you can avoid laundromat expenses?
- Is there an on-site gym so you can ditch a gym membership?
- Do you have to pay for some utilities you did not have to pay for before (such as water)? If so, that could make the new apartment more expensive than the old one.
But Sheehy warns that even a cheaper apartment doesn't mean you will spend less.
"Moving to a different town or neighborhood might lead to cheaper rents," she said. "but it could also increase your commuting costs."
Also, if your new apartment requires you to park in the street, think hard about the risk your car will be sideswiped or damaged at some point, which will cost hundreds of dollars to fix.
She says convincing a landlord to lower your rent is very tough.
However, if you're handy, Sheehy says some landlords will give you a discount if you can help around the building.
"Maybe you mow the lawn or take care of small maintenance requests in the building," she said. "That helps save them money, and they might pass those savings down to you."
Stephanie Blanchard just wants something affordable before she ends up out on the street and homeless.
"I feel I was begging family and friends," she said. "I don't want to live like that."
But she and so many other renters these days may have to settle for a much smaller place so you don't waste your money.
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6 months of war: The view from the frontlines Published August 24, 2022 at 5:03 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 7:16 NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ukrainian politician Volodymyr Omelyan, who left his job and family, and has been fighting on the frontlines for the last six months. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.wlrn.org/2022-08-24/6-months-of-war-the-view-from-the-frontlines | 2022-08-24T11:16:19Z | https://www.wlrn.org/2022-08-24/6-months-of-war-the-view-from-the-frontlines | true |
US giving Ukraine $3 billion in military aid for years ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is expected on Wednesday to announce an additional roughly $3 billion in aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come, U.S. officials said.
The officials told The Associated Press that the package will fund contracts for as many as three types of drones and other weapons, ammunition and equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or two.
The total of the aid package — it is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative — could change, but not likely by much. Officials said it will include money for the small, hand-launched Puma drones, the longer-endurance Scan Eagle surveillance drones, which are launched by catapult, and, for the first time, the British Vampire drone system, which can be launched off ships. Several officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the aid before its public release.
As Russia’s war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that also will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, U.S. officials said. Wednesday is Ukraine’s independence day holiday and the six-month point in the war.
Unlike most previous packages, the new funding is largely aimed at helping Ukraine secure its medium- to long-term defense posture, according to officials familiar with the matter. Earlier shipments, most of them done under presidential drawdown authority, have focused on Ukraine’s more immediate needs for weapons and ammunition and involved materiel that the Pentagon already has in stock that can be shipped in short order.
Besides providing longer-term assistance that Ukraine can use for potential future defense needs, the new package is intended to reassure Ukrainian officials that the United States intends to keep up its support, regardless of the day-to-day back and forth of the conflict, the officials said.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg noted the more extended focus Tuesday as he reaffirmed the alliance’s support for the conflict-torn country.
“Winter is coming, and it will be hard, and what we see now is a grinding war of attrition. This is a battle of wills, and a battle of logistics. Therefore we must sustain our support for Ukraine for the long term, so that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign, independent nation,” Stoltenberg said, speaking at a virtual conference about Crimea, organized by Ukraine.
Six months after Russia invaded, the war has slowed to a grind, as both sides trade combat strikes and small advances in the east and south. Both sides have seen thousands of troops killed and injured, as Russia’s bombardment of cities has killed countless innocent civilians.
There are fears that Russia will intensify attacks on civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days because of the holiday celebrating Ukraine’s 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union and the day marking six months since the invasion.
On Monday, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine and the State Department issued a new security alert for Ukraine that repeated a call for Americans in the country to leave due to the danger.
“Given Russia’s track record in Ukraine, we are concerned about the continued threat that Russian strikes pose to civilians and civilian infrastructure,” it said.
Other NATO allies are also marking the independence day with new aid announcements.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country is providing more than 500 million euros (nearly $500 million) in aid, including powerful anti-aircraft systems. The aid will include rocket launchers, ammunition, anti-drone equipment, a dozen armored recovery vehicles and and three additional IRIS-T long-range air defense systems, the German news agency dpa reported.
The funding must still be approved by parliament, and some of it won’t be delivered until next year.
And Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $3.85 million for two Ukraine projects through the Peace and Stabilization Operations Program. It includes about $2.9 million in funding for ongoing development of Ukraine’s national police force and other emergency services, and about $950,000 to help advise Ukraine’s defense ministry.
To date, the U.S. has provided about $10.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden administration, including 19 packages of weapons taken directly from Defense Department stocks since August 2021.
U.S. defense leaders are also eyeing plans that will expand training for Ukrainian troops outside their country, and for militaries on Europe’s eastern and southern flanks that feel most threatened by Russia’s aggression.
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Associated Press writer Lorne Cook in Brussels contributed to this report.
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Address/location: 12016 Glen Arm Road, Glen Arm 21057
List price: $749,000
Year built: 2004
Real estate agent: Lisa Alatis-Hapney of Monument Sotheby’s International Realty
Last sold date/price: NA. This home is being sold by its original owners.
Property size: 4,669-square-foot home with five bedrooms plus three full bathrooms and one half-bath with an attached garage on 1.64 acres of land.
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Unique features of property: Why should the new owners visit a nightclub when family members and friends can enjoy their own private home disco?
The basement of this traditional home has been equipped as a cabaret, with a performance-ready stage made for jamming, wall hooks for hanging instruments when not in use, a spacious custom wet bar that seats at least eight, and a hardwood floor with room for dancing.
Outside the basement, the music the new homeowners are most likely to hear will be made by birds and crickets.
This traditional home is nestled into a hill on more than an acre and a half of land with mature trees. It features two porches — a long, narrow porch in the front and a more compact one in the rear — for outdoor dining and wildlife-watching.
The open floor plan includes a two-story foyer and hardwood floors; two fireplaces (one wood-burning and one gas); a master bedroom suite with two large walk-in closets and a tray ceiling, and a dining room with picture framing and other decorative moldings.
The kitchen includes custom hardwood cabinets, granite countertops that extend into a backsplash that continues up the walls, a double oven, and a central island with a built-in microwave and a breakfast bar.
One bedroom doubles as a light-filled home office. High-speed internet is available, making it easy to work from home. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/home/hot-properties/bs-fe-hot-property-august-28-2022-20220824-kmrjhxrpvfhdvhe6ejpp3rc5rm-story.html | 2022-08-24T11:17:58Z | https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/home/hot-properties/bs-fe-hot-property-august-28-2022-20220824-kmrjhxrpvfhdvhe6ejpp3rc5rm-story.html | true |
Microsoft's chief software engineer blogged about it. Raymond Chen says a specific frequency, like the one in "Rhythm Nation," makes Windows XP hard drives go black.
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Microsoft's chief software engineer blogged about it. Raymond Chen says a specific frequency, like the one in "Rhythm Nation," makes Windows XP hard drives go black.
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It's been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Florida Democrat Charlie Crist will face GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. A former Louisville detective pleads guilty in the Breonna Taylor case.
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It's been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. Florida Democrat Charlie Crist will face GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. A former Louisville detective pleads guilty in the Breonna Taylor case.
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NEW YORK — Frankie Montas and Andrew Benintendi were key contributors to the Yankees’ 4-2 win over the Mets to secure a Subway Series sweep Tuesday.
General manager Brian Cashman envisioned both as impact trade acquisitions at the deadline, and things are trending up for both of them.
Here are our grades for the Yankees’ trade deadline prizes heading into Wednesday’s off day:
Frankie Montas, RHP
Since joining the Yankees: 0-1, 7.32 ERA, 4 starts, 19 2/3 IP, 14 K, 7 BB, 24 H, 2 HR
Grade: C
Montas looked much more like the hard-throwing, bulldog-type that he’d been billed as before the deadline when he gave up two runs in 5 2/3 innings against the Mets on Tuesday. Montas hit 98 mph, worked through early trouble, and seemed much more comfortable as the game went on. “I thought he settled in really nice,” Boone said. Montas had gone into the night having given up 14 runs in his first 14 innings with the Yankees, allowing a .310 batting average. He needed a bounce-back performance, and he gave it to his new club.
Andrew Benintendi, LF
Since joining the Yankees: .241, 1 HR, 10 RBI, 13 BB, .745 OPS, 3 SB, 1 CS, 25 G, 83 AB
Grade: B
Benintendi’s bat has really picked it up lately, and the return of his confidence was on full display when he ripped a hard groundball single through the right side for a run to break a 2-2 tie in the seventh inning Tuesday. It was his second hit on the night, and he went into the night hitting .320 (8-for-25) with a 1.054 OPS in his previous seven games. “He’s so good bat-to-ball,” Boone said. “That’s what we’ve loved about him. It’s starting to happen. I do enjoy it in a big situation him coming up right now because he’s settling in.” The defense has been strong, too. Benintendi had hit .185 through his first 17 games with the Yankees.
Scott Effross, RHP
Since joining the Yankees: 0-0, 3.24 ERA, 8 G, 8 K, 2 BB, 7 H, 1 HR
Grade: B
The news that the Yankees needed to put Effross on the injured list with a minor right shoulder strain Monday was a huge blow to the bullpen. Boone had turned to Effross in a couple late-inning situations, and he had handled them mostly well. The Yankees hope he’ll be ready to return in time for the playoffs.
Lou Trivino, RHP
Since joining the Yankees: 1-1, 1.00 ERA, 11 G, 7 K, 5 BB, 7 H, 0 HR
Grade: A
Trivino came to the Yankees with a 6.47 ERA in 39 appearances with Oakland this season. He might be yet another Yankees pitching reclaimation project gone well. He was incredibly impressive when he gave the Yankees 2 1/3 innings and 32 pitches to finish off a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. He figures to stay in the closer mix until Clay Holmes figures things out again.
Harrison Bader, CF
Since joining the Yankees: Nothing
Grade: Inc.
The Yankees traded Jordan Montgomery for Bader, and all Montgomery has done is give up just one run over four starts with a 0.35 ERA for the Cardinals. But this shouldn’t be about what Montgomery is doing. The Yankees are more worried about what Bader — a superb defensive center fielder — can give them in late September and in the playoffs when he gets off the injured list (plantar fasciitis).
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The project is expected to be commissioned in a year, HPCL said in a statement on Tuesday. The project is coming at Pathmeda in the Jalore district of Rajasthan, the company said without disclosing the financial details of the project.
As part of its move towards increasing the green energy mix, state-run Hindustan Petroleum has announced a cow dung-to-compressed biogas project at Sanchore in Rajasthan. This is the oil major's first project under the waste-to-energy portfolio and the plant is proposed to utilize 100 tonnes per day of cowdung to produce biogas, which can be used as automotive fuel.
The project is expected to be commissioned in a year, HPCL said in a statement on Tuesday. The project is coming at Pathmeda in the Jalore district of Rajasthan, the company said without disclosing the financial details of the project.
The project is being developed under the Gobar-Dhan scheme launched by government in April 2018, which is part of the biodegradable waste management programme, and seeks to positively impact cleanliness and generate wealth and energy from cattle and organic waste, the company said.
In December 2021, the company entered into a joint venture agreement with FRIWO AG Germany to manufacture and supply various electric vehicle components for two- and three-wheeler electric vehicles markets in the Indian subcontinent with a planned capex of INR 390 crore in the next six years.
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-lubes/hpcl-launches-cowdung-to-compressed-biogas-project/93744971 | 2022-08-24T11:30:39Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/oil-and-lubes/hpcl-launches-cowdung-to-compressed-biogas-project/93744971 | true |
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Skoda Auto India appoints Petr Solc as Director, sales and marketing
Solc succeeds Zac Hollis who will be taking over another role within the Volkswagen Group. Solc is moving to India from Volkswagen Group Russia where he was the Head of the Skoda division.
New Delhi: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Wednesday said it has appointed Petr Solc as the Director of Sales and Marketing of Skoda Auto brand in the country. He succeeds Zac Hollis who will be taking over another role within the Volkswagen Group.
Solc is moving to India from Volkswagen Group Russia where he was the Head of the Skoda division.
Solc has worked for over 17 years globally with the Skoda brand within the Volkswagen Group, and will now be responsible for driving further growth for Skoda in India. He will take charge of his new responsibilities on September 1, 2022. Zac Hollis will continue to be with Skoda Auto India until September 30, 2022.
Solc graduated from the Technical University in Liberec with a master's degree in economics. He began his career at Skoda Auto in 2005, initially in the Central European Sales department. After holding various sales managerial positions in the Northern Europe region, he moved to Volkswagen Group UK in 2013, where he was responsible for the Skoda brand's sales planning and supply.
In 2016, Solc returned to Skoda Auto headquarters, where he became Head of Sales for the Eastern Europe region. Over the past five years, he has managed the sales activities in the Overseas region and taken significant steps towards developing the Skoda brand in markets such as India, Australia, North Africa, and New Zealand.
Piyush Arora, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “As we witness our best growth this year, India is cementing its place as a focus market for the Group. We continue to strengthen the Skoda Auto India team to further enhance our performance. Petr Šolc comes to us with great experience within the Group, and I am confident that he will play a pivotal role in capitalizing on the tremendous growth opportunities in the region. I would like to thank Zac Hollis for creating a solid base for Skoda Auto India during his tenure”.
Christian Cahn von Seelen, Executive Director – Sales & Marketing, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “Petr Solc has been deeply involved in Skoda’s global growth for almost two decades, and he will be an important addition to our dynamic team. I look forward to working with him to further expand Skoda’s reach in India and broaden its product range here. I would like to thank Zac Hollis for his outstanding contribution to ensuring the success of the Group’s India 2.0 programme. Under his leadership, Skoda Auto India grew into new dimensions and witnessed its best half year ever in 2022.”
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India manages the five Volkswagen Group brands of Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini in India.
In December 2021, the company entered into a joint venture agreement with FRIWO AG Germany to manufacture and supply various electric vehicle components for two- and three-wheeler electric vehicles markets in the Indian subcontinent with a planned capex of INR 390 crore in the next six years.
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/cars/skoda-auto-india-appoints-petr-solc-as-director-sales-and-marketing/93749940 | 2022-08-24T11:30:59Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/cars/skoda-auto-india-appoints-petr-solc-as-director-sales-and-marketing/93749940 | true |
Winston-Salem, August 24
Dominic Thiem, playing in his first tournament on American soil since winning the 2020 US Open, defeated top-seeded Grigor Dimitrov in the second round of the Winston-Salem Open after Dimitrov retired because of dizziness.
Dimitrov was leading the match 6-0, 2-4 at the time.
“That’s not the way I want to win a match, especially against Grigor,” Thiem said.
Thiem reached a career-high No. 3 in the world rankings in March of 2020 and remained in the top five until injuring his right wrist 14 months ago.
Maxime Cressy of the United States, the No. 4 seed, moved into the third round with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Australia’s James Duckworth, and fellow American Steve Johnson defeated No. 12 seed Pedro Martinez of Mexico 7-6 (2), 6-2.
Fifth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti from Italy was upset in the second round by France’s Richard Gasquet 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-1, and No. 6 seed Nikoloz Basilashvili from Georgia fell to Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro 6-4, 6-1.
Gasquet’s countrymen Adrian Mannarino and Benjamin Bonzi also advanced with second-round wins, capping a big day for France. Mannarino defeated ninth-seeded Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland 6-4, 6-1, while the 10th-seeded Bonzi eliminated Germany’s Peter Gojowczyk 6-4, 6-2.
Australia’s Jack Draper and Jason Kubler also won, along with Serbia’s Laslo Djere, who beat 16th-seeded Joao Sousa of Portugal 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5).
In doubles action, the No. 1 seeded team of Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic from Croatia advanced with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Ukrainian-Kazakhstani’s Aleksandr Nedovyesov and Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi. However, second-seeded Ivan Dodig of Croatia and Austin Krajicek of the United States were ousted by Simone Bolelli of Italy and Marcelo Melo of Brazil 6-4, 7-6 (3). | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/thiem-wins-in-winston-salem-after-top-seed-dimitrov-retires-424870 | 2022-08-24T11:32:54Z | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sports/thiem-wins-in-winston-salem-after-top-seed-dimitrov-retires-424870 | false |
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
The camps of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are reportedly already in negotiations for a potential undisputed heavyweight championship bout in Saudi Arabia. Per the Daily Mail, Prince Mohammad Abdulaziz, the Saudi minister for sport, is on the record as saying “we are very interested in the fight.”
The mega-bout would likely take place in the city of Riyadh on December 17. The 2022 World Cup final is slated to take place the next day in nearby Qatar. The combination of the epic Fury-Usyk showdown and the World Cup final on the same weekend would be huge for the sporting profile of the Middle East. | https://fightnews.com/fury-usyk-talks-early-but-gaining-traction/136720 | 2022-08-24T11:42:57Z | https://fightnews.com/fury-usyk-talks-early-but-gaining-traction/136720 | false |
- Wishpond attained 55% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2-2022 with revenue of $5.0 million, driven by Wishpond's expanded sales team, new product introductions and successfully integrated acquisitions.
- The Company achieved positive cash flow from operating activities in Q2-2022.
- Outlook continues to look strong with increasing demand for Wishpond's products from SMB customers.
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Wishpond Technologies Ltd. (TSXV: WISH) (OTCQX: WPNDF) (the "Company" or "Wishpond"), a provider of marketing-focused online business solutions, announces it has filed its interim consolidated financial statements (the "Interim Financial Statements") and management's discussion and analysis (the "MD&A") for Q2-2022, representing the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. Copies of the Interim Financial Statements and MD&A are available on the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Ali Tajskandar, Wishpond's Chairman and CEO commented, "We are very pleased with our second quarter results which proved to be the strongest quarter in the Company's history with 55% year-over-year growth compared to the same period last year. I am particularly proud of having achieved a significant milestone of $20 million annualized revenue run-rate(1). Thus far, we have not noticed any slowing down in the demand for our products. In addition, Wishpond also achieved positive cash flow from operations in the second quarter. Our outlook continues to look promising for the second half of the year with increasing sales, improving margins, and positive cash flows. Our sales pipeline remains robust and our revenue growth shows tremendous resilience despite the current uncertain economic environment."
- Wishpond achieved record quarterly revenue of $5,007,343 during Q2-2022, a 55% increase compared to revenue of $3,226,877 generated in the same period of 2021 (Q2-2021). The increase in revenue is attributable to the Company's expanded sales team, new product introductions and acquisitions. Wishpond exceeded $20 million annualized revenue run-rate(1) for the first time in Q2-2022.
- Wishpond achieved gross profit(1) of $3,360,715 in Q2-2022 compared to $2,238,143 in Q2-2021, representing a 50% increase from Q2-2021, driven by an increase in overall revenue. Wishpond achieved a gross margin(1) of 67% in Q2-2022 (69% in Q2-2021). The gross margin(1) achieved in Q2-2022 is within the historical range of 65% to 70%.
- Wishpond recorded an operating loss of $658,712 in Q2-2022 ($1,093,556 in Q2-2021). The operating loss reflects continued investment in sales and lead generation, as well as in product development.
- In Q2-2022, Wishpond had negative Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $192,196 (negative $320,027 in Q2-2021). The improvement is primarily driven by higher revenue and recent cost saving initiatives and operational efficiencies achieved in the latter half of Q2-2022 which will result in more than $1.0 million in annual cost savings.
- In Q2-2022, Wishpond returned to net positive cash provided by operating activities of $81,354 (negative $801,512 in Q2-2021).
- As at June 30, 2022, Wishpond had $2,484,878 in cash and no debt (March 31, 2022: cash of $4,487,151 and no debt). The reduction in cash was primarily driven by an upfront cash payment of $1,726,646 for the acquisition of Viral Loops Limited ("Viral Loops") on April 1, 2022, related transaction fees and continued investment in the business. The Company has a credit facility with a major Canadian bank for $6,000,000. As at June 30, 2022, the credit facility remained undrawn and was fully available to the Company.
On April 1, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of certain assets and specific liabilities of Viral Loops Ltd. Viral Loops is a Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") company which helps its customers design, create and manage campaigns that result in higher referral visits and revenue for their eCommerce merchants. In consideration for the Viral Loops acquisition, Wishpond provided a cash payment of US$1,380,000 and a one-year performance earn-out that may be paid in cash or by the issuance of the Company's Shares, at the sole discretion of the Company. The one-year earn-out will be based on the projected revenue of the business and is payable on a quarterly basis.
On April 20, 2022, the Company announced that the number of Winback's customer installations had increased by over 50%, including more than 180 Wishpond clients who are trialing the platform under promotional pricing plans. Wishpond also developed and launched new innovative features to the Winback platform over the last quarter.
On June 15, 2022, the Company announced that the renewal of its Notice of an Intention to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB") was approved by the TSX Venture Exchange. Under the renewed NCIB, the Company may, during the 12-month period commencing June 20, 2022 and ending June 19, 2023, purchase up to 2,613,316 Shares in total, being 5% of the total number of 52,266,332 Shares outstanding as at June 3, 2022. During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, the Company did not purchase any common shares under the NCIB (Q1-2022: 130,100 shares for aggregate consideration of $157,265).
- On July 12, 2022, the Company announced the launch of an all-new Website Builder product that includes lead tracking and segmentation tools, personalization abilities, advanced forms and pop-ups, integration with Wishpond's email marketing tool, referral marketing, calendar functionality, pop-ups, and more. Every element of this ground-breaking Website Builder has been designed to help businesses generate leads and sales. The Website Builder is expected to increase customer retention, reduce churn, and increase customer satisfaction.
- On July 20, 2022, the Company announced its annualized revenue run-rate(1) exceeded $20 million for the first time in the Company's history. Also on the same date, the Company announced its cost saving initiatives and operational efficiencies resulted in the Company expecting to realize more than $1.0 million in cost savings over the course of the next twelve months.
Wishpond expects to achieve record revenue and cash flows in the second half of the year driven by increased capacity in the Company's sales team, positive contributions from its acquisitions and new product related revenues. The Company's revenue and earnings growth are expected to continue in the second half of 2022 with the integration of its recent acquisitions, and an increase in cross-selling opportunities between products and solutions offered across all of its product lines.
In line with the Company's focus on profitable growth, Wishpond is scrutinizing all discretionary expenditures across the organization, with the intent of optimizing operations and achieving cost-saving synergies. The Company has a clean balance sheet and is able to continue to fund the growth of its sales team and new product launches from cash flows from operations, without having to raise any additional equity or debt capital.
David Pais, Wishpond's Chief Financial Officer commented, "Wishpond is in a very strong financial position with a strong balance sheet, improving cash flows and solid performance across its businesses. We are very pleased with the integrations of our most recent acquisitions, Winback and Viral Loops. Furthermore, we are very pleased with our laser focus on realizing cost efficiencies while maintaining our impressive revenue growth. We look forward to delivering our results and performance in the coming quarters."
Wishpond will be hosting a webinar conference call to discuss its Q2-2022 results today at 10:00 AM (PST) / 1:00 PM (EST).
To register for the webinar, please visit the following URL: https://bit.ly/WISH_Q2Results
Please connect 5 minutes prior to the conference call to ensure time for any software download that may be required.
The tables below set out selected financial information relating to Wishpond and should be read in conjunction with Wishpond's Interim Financial Statements and MD&A.
The Company's new Equity Incentive Plan dated May 12, 2022 (the "New Plan") was approved at the Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "AGM") held on June 14, 2022 and replaces the former Stock Option Plan of the Company (the "Old Plan") last approved by shareholders on June 30, 2021. The New Plan provides for the flexibility to grant equity-based incentive awards in the form of stock options, as well as restricted share units, deferred share units, performance share units and stock appreciation rights. The New Plan is a rolling 10% plan, allowing for a maximum of 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company to be reserved for issuance. At June 30, 2022, the Company's issued and outstanding totaled 52,266,332 common shares (10% = 5,226,633) and 3,559,814 stock options were outstanding. The New Plan is subject to shareholder approval annually.
"Ali Tajskandar"
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Wishpond is a provider of marketing-focused online business solutions. Wishpond's vision is to become the leading provider of digital marketing solutions that empower entrepreneurs to achieve success online. The Company offers an "all-in-one" marketing suite that provides companies with marketing, promotion, lead generation, and sales conversion capabilities on one integrated platform. Wishpond replaces disparate marketing solutions with an easy-to-use product, for a fraction of the cost. Wishpond serves over 4,000 customers who are primarily small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in a wide variety of industries. The Company has developed cutting-edge marketing technology solutions and continues to add new features and applications with great velocity. The Company employs a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model where substantially all the Company's revenue is subscription-based recurring revenue which provides excellent revenue predictability and cash flow visibility. Wishpond is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker "WISH", and on the OTCQX Best Market under the ticker "WPNDF". For further information, visit: www.wishpond.com.
Information presented in this press release may be only a summary of all available information and does not purport to be a full representation of all figures, notes and discussions provided for in the Interim Financial Statements and MD&A. Readers are cautioned to read the entirety of the Interim Financial Statements and MD&A, and to not rely only on the information presented in this press release. In the event of conflict between the information in this press release on the one hand, and the Interim Financial Statements and MD&A on the other hand, the information in the Interim Financial Statements and MD&A shall govern.
In this press release, Wishpond has used the following terms ("Non-GAAP Financial Measures") that are not defined by International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), but are used by management to evaluate the performance of Wishpond and its business: earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), monthly recurring revenue, annualized revenue run-rate, gross profit and gross margin. These measures may also be used by investors, financial institutions and credit rating agencies to assess Wishpond's performance and ability to service debt. Non-GAAP Financial Measures do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Securities regulations require that Non-GAAP Financial Measures are clearly defined, qualified and reconciled to their most comparable GAAP financial measures. Except as otherwise indicated, these Non-GAAP Financial Measures are calculated and disclosed on a consistent basis from period to period. Specific items may only be relevant in certain periods. See the disclosure under the heading "Additional GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures" in Wishpond's MD&A for a discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and certain reconciliations to GAAP financial measures. The intent of Non-GAAP Financial Measures is to provide additional useful information to investors and analysts, and the measures do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS. The measures should not, therefore, be considered in isolation or used as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. Other issuers may calculate Non-GAAP Financial Measures differently. Non-GAAP Financial Measures are identified and defined as follows:
- Gross profit and Gross margin: The Company defines "gross profit" as revenue less cost of sales and "gross margin" as gross profit as a percentage of revenue. Gross profit and gross margin should not be construed as an alternative for revenue or net loss determined in accordance with IFRS. The Company believes that gross profit and gross margin are meaningful metrics in assessing the Company's financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net earnings, cash flow from operating activities or other measures of financial results determined in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of Wishpond's performance. The Company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" as Loss before income taxes less interest, depreciation and amortization, remeasurement of contingent consideration liability, filing fees, credit facility setup fees, earn-out remuneration, foreign currency losses (gains), acquisition related expenses, net other expenditures (income), reverse takeover listing expense, and stock-based compensation. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful financial metric as it measures cash generated from operations which the Company can use to fund working capital requirements, service future interest and principal debt repayments and fund future growth initiatives.
- Monthly recurring revenue: The Company uses monthly recurring revenue, or MRR, as a directional indicator of subscription revenue going forward assuming customers maintain their subscription plan the following month. MRR is the total of all monthly subscription plan fees paid by customers in effect on the last day of that period. If customers pay for more than one month upfront, the amount is divided by the number of months in the subscription period. Discounts are deducted prior to the calculation and one-time payments and metered based charges are excluded.
- Annualized revenue run-rate: Annualized revenue run-rate, or ARR, annualizes the Company's revenue run rate. ARR is calculated by multiplying the Company's MRR by twelve.
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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- Designation based on business operations, waste, water, and energy practices
- CAE Healthcare will hold the title of Certified Green Business Partner until 2025
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CAE Healthcare today announced it was named a Certified Green Business Partner by Sarasota County, Florida, where CAE Healthcare's U.S. headquarters are based. The green designation is awarded to businesses that operate in an environmentally responsible manner as determined by a rigorous assessment.
"We are honored to be named a Certified Green Business Partner by our local government, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability," said Jeff Evans, Interim President, CAE Healthcare. "Reducing our environmental impact is important to our customers and integral to future generations. This is just one step on that journey, as we will continue to identify and implement sustainable practices throughout the workplace."
To be certified as a green business partner, businesses must verify conservation practices in four areas: business operations, solid waste management, water conservation and energy consumption. In addition to CAE completing an extensive application, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences conducted an assessment. The school recognized CAE Healthcare's recycling initiatives, company policies and the use of energy-conserving equipment. CAE Healthcare will hold the designation until 2025.
CAE began its corporate social responsibility journey six years ago, with a focus on ethics and integrity; community and environment; people and safety; and innovation and customer experience. CAE achieved carbon neutrality in 2020, becoming the first Canadian aerospace company to reach that goal. CAE strives to be a sustainability leader, working with industry partners to reduce emissions and adopt waste-reducing measures.
About CAE Healthcare
CAE Healthcare offers integrated education and training solutions to healthcare students and clinical professionals across the professional life cycle, allowing them to develop practical experience in simulated environments before treating patients. CAE Healthcare's full spectrum of simulation solutions includes surgical and imaging simulation, curriculum, the CAE LearningSpace audiovisual and centre management platform and highly realistic adult, pediatric and baby patient simulators. Today, hospitals, medical schools, nursing schools, defence forces and societies in more than 80 countries use our training solutions to make healthcare safer. cae.com/healthcare
About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We're investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
621 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Austin and Colorado.
* WHEN...Until 815 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 621 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sealy and Cat Spring.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a strategic alliance, Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and CLAAS have developed a next-generation precision farming system for CLAAS tractors, combines and forage harvesters.
The precision farming system includes the new CLAAS CEMIS 1200 "smart" display, GPS PILOT steering system and the SAT 900 GNSS receiver. The CEMIS display utilizes Trimble's new embedded modular software architecture for positioning, steering and ISOBUS technology for a seamless connection to control and monitor implements in the field. Trimble's new architecture accelerates the development of a customized precision agriculture system by linking CLAAS' machine interface and Trimble's guidance capabilities into one common in-cab user experience.
"We understand the operators' complexities of using separate displays with different user interfaces in the cab running the machine and performing precision farming tasks," said Jim Chambers, vice president of Trimble Agriculture. "Working in tandem with CLAAS, we have jointly developed a next-generation precision farming system designed around—one common user interface—to provide CLAAS operators the best-in-class customer experience."
"As an experienced, innovative and global provider of precision agriculture solutions, Trimble was our first choice as a technology partner," said Dr. Carsten Hoff, managing director, CLAAS E-Systems. "Precision farming systems from Trimble have been field proven worldwide over the course of two decades. In addition, Trimble, supported by its subsidiary Müller-Elektronik, brings outstanding expertise in ISOBUS technology, which allows a display to control the machine and implement."
The CEMIS 1200 display connects with the GPS PILOT system and SAT 900 GNSS receiver, based on the Trimble® NAV-900 guidance controller, for positioning and steering capabilities. This solution provides sub-meter repeatable accuracy ideal for tillage, broad-acre seeding, spraying and harvest operations. For even greater accuracy, users can subscribe to CLAAS-branded correction services from Trimble, called SATCOR, in order to achieve up to 2.5 centimeter pass-to-pass accuracy without a base station.
Stephan Vormbrock, managing director Market & Administration at CLAAS E-Systems: "As a globally active agricultural engineering manufacturer, we have chosen Trimble as a technology partner. Trimble has a global footprint and mindset, which truly complements CLAAS' international approach. For our customers, it's an invaluable advantage to have technology from partners who understand the different market needs."
The precision farming system is already available for the CLAAS TRION and is now expanding into the LEXION, ARION, AXION and JAGUAR. For information, visit: www.claas-group.com.
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CLAAS (www.claas-group.com) is a family business founded in 1913 and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery. The company, with Head Office in Harsewinkel, Westphalia, is the world market leader for forage harvesters. CLAAS dominates the European market in another core segment as well – combine harvesters. CLAAS also holds the top spots in global agricultural technology with its tractors as well as its agricultural balers and grassland harvesting machines. Cutting-edge agricultural information technology also forms part of its product range. CLAAS employs more than 11,900 staff worldwide and in 2021 generated a turnover of 4.8 billion euros.
Trimble's Agriculture Division provides solutions that solve complex technology challenges across the entire agricultural supply chain. The solutions enable farmers and advisors to allocate scarce resources to produce a safe, reliable food supply in a profitable and environmentally sustainable manner. Covering all seasons, crops, terrains and farm sizes, Trimble solutions can be used on most equipment on the farm, regardless of manufacturer. To enable better decision making, Trimble offers technology integration that allows farmers to collect, share, and manage information across their farm, while providing improved operating efficiencies in the agricultural value chain. Trimble solutions include guidance and steering, desktop and cloud-based data management, flow and application control, water management, harvest solutions and correction services. For more information on Trimble Agriculture, visit: agriculture.trimble.com.
Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble is transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial, and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
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Fast-growing financial technology company named to the annual list of America's fastest-growing, privately-owned companies.
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Inc. revealed that Beyond made its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"Beyond is on a mission to transform the payments technology industry—and this accomplishment is a testament to where we are headed, and the hard work our team has put in. Beyond continues to bring our clients the innovative products they need, with the transparent, honest business practices they expect and deserve," remarked Mike Peters, President and CEO, on what has helped the company achieve such rapid growth.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. In the past year, Beyond has launched new, proprietary products, grown its salesforce, and welcomed new leadership.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc.
In an industry with a legacy of deception and questionable practices, Beyond was founded with integrity and transparency at the core of its business model. Thanks to the Beyond Promises, business owners can have confidence that they will never be subjected to indiscriminate rate increases or locked into long-term contracts. The ten legally binding Beyond Promises were written to support clients and earn their business every day. This commitment to doing the right thing has led Beyond to achieve significant growth in its first five years in business.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021.
One of the country's fastest-growing financial technology companies, Beyond offers SMB payment and business solutions. Guided by the Beyond Promises, the company provides transparent statements, fixed pricing, and local Business Advocates in communities across the country. Learn more about the unprecedented commitments Beyond makes to its clients.
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DALLAS — The McAllen church that went viral for its unauthorized production of "Hamilton" will pay damages for staging the musical.
In a statement posted to Instagram, the church's pastor apologized for the production "that infringed on the rights and copyrights of many."
"We will pay damages for our actions," the statement said.
The Door McAllen posted a full-length YouTube video of its Aug. 5 production of the show, which featured staging and costuming similar to the Broadway production.
The show also featured several script changes to include references to Christianity and Jesus.
After the video began to get attention online, outraged theatre fans tagged the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the show on social media alerting them to the unauthorized production.
Lawyers for "Hamilton" contacted the church and allowed them to continue with the second performance, but prohibited photos and videos from being posted online.
The following morning, during his sermon, Pastor Roman Gutierrez thanked "Hamilton" for giving the church permission to produce the show, but that license was not given.
In its statement Tuesday, The Door McAllen admitted it "did not ask for, or receive, a license from the producers or creators of Hamilton to produce, stage, replicate or alter any part of Hamilton; nor did we seek prior permission to alter Lin-Manuel Miranda's work by changing the music, the lyrics, deleting songs, and adding dialogue."
Shane Marshall Brown, a spokesperson for "Hamilton," did not comment on how much The Door will pay in damages.
In a statement to WFAA on Tuesday, Brown said "'Hamilton' will be donating all damages paid by The Door Christian Fellowship McAllen Church to the South Texas Equality Project."
"The South Texas Equality Project is a coalition of organizations that work to advocate for, celebrate, uplift, educate, and provide support to the LGBTQIA+ community of the Rio Grande Valley," Brown said.
Full statement from The Door McAllen:
"On behalf of The Door Christian Fellowship McAllen Church, I would like to personally apologize to the creator of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the producers of Hamilton, and the numerous others who contributed their intellectual property to Hamilton, for staging an unauthorized production of Hamilton that infringed on the rights and copyrights of many.
The Door Christian Fellowship McAllen Church did not ask for, or receive, a license from the producers or creators of Hamilton to produce, stage, replicate or alter any part of Hamilton; nor did we seek prior permission to alter Lin-Manuel Miranda's work by changing the music, the lyrics, deleting songs, and adding dialogue.
We respect the copyrights of Hamilton"s author and contributors.
These copyrights are protected by federal law. We acknowledge there are lawful avenues to obtain a license to stage properties which we did not pursue. And it is never permissible to alter an artistic work such as Hamilton without legal permission. I recognize as the Pastor of the church that I have an obligation and responsibility to follow the law and educate our community about these protocols. Our ministry will use this moment as a learning opportunity about protected artistic works and intellectual property.
On behalf of The Door Christian Fellowship McAllen Church, we agree we will never stage the performance again and will destroy any and all video or sound recordings and images of the unauthorized performances or rehearsals, and request that all our members do the same. Lastly, we will pay damages for our actions." | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-door-mcallen-texas-church-to-pay-damages-for-unauthorized-hamilton-production/287-70cc64a1-cccc-4b14-8749-6c3da0c3c5b6 | 2022-08-24T11:53:30Z | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-door-mcallen-texas-church-to-pay-damages-for-unauthorized-hamilton-production/287-70cc64a1-cccc-4b14-8749-6c3da0c3c5b6 | true |
Longtime Make-A-Wish executive to take the reins from retiring President and CEO Richard Davis
PHOENIX, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish America today announced that the board of directors has appointed Leslie Motter as the organization's new president and CEO, as current President and CEO Richard Davis steps down to begin his retirement.
Richard joined Make-A-Wish in January 2019. During his term as president and CEO, he positioned the organization through business transformation strategies and brand building efforts with the goal of driving revenue and granting more wishes. He also led the organization through the many challenges posed by the pandemic.
"We are incredibly grateful to Richard for his vision, his leadership, and his uncompromising dedication to the mission of Make-A-Wish," said George Barrios, chairman of the Make-A-Wish America Board of Directors. "Moreover, the work that Richard and Leslie have accomplished together over the past several years effectively guided the enterprise through the ever-changing landscape during the pandemic, ensuring our financial health and ability to grant safe wishes for our families.
"We are delighted to promote Leslie into this new role. She is an impact-driven leader who is fiscally-minded, goal-oriented and believes that people are our most valuable asset. Leslie and Richard will work closely together in the coming months as she transitions into this role."
Leslie has been a senior member of the Make-A-Wish America leadership team since joining as chief human resources officer in 2013. In 2015 she was promoted to the position of chief operating officer. Prior to joining Make-A-Wish, Leslie held executive roles with American Express, Vanguard, and Prudential. Leslie is deeply committed to the mission of Make-A-Wish and has demonstrated this by consistently delivering for children and families during her tenure with the organization.
"I am extremely grateful and excited to take on the president and CEO position," Leslie said. "Richard has been an extraordinary leader and Make-A-Wish is positioned to further enhance our capabilities and to continue expanding on our mission of granting wishes for children."
Richard Davis added, "Among the greatest pleasures and honors of my professional life has been serving as the president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. I remain steadfastly committed to this organization, and I could not be more pleased that the board has selected Leslie to lead Make-A-Wish into the future."
Richard and Leslie will work closely during the transition until he retires later this year. Make-A-Wish extends its deepest appreciation to Richard and its congratulations to Leslie.
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world's leading children's wish-granting organization, operating in every community in the United States and in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 24,000 volunteers across the U.S., Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 520,000 wishes worldwide; more than 350,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.
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'He's been dead for years, but that stuff never goes away': Ryan Reynolds says the sports field was 'the only place he received validation' as he tells of strained relationship with late father in new Welcome To Wrexham doc
- The actor, 45, told of his strained relationship in new documentary Welcome To Wrexham, which documents his decision to buy the National League club
- Ryan admitted even in the years since his father's death from Parkinson's Disease in 2015, the quest to please him 'doesn't really go away'
- The star recently said he was 'mad' at his father when he passed away, because their distant relationship meant he 'never got the chance to get to know him'
- The Hollywood actor told how grew up in a working class family in Canada, with three older brothers
- His late father James initially worked as a cop, before taking a job as a food broker - which he joked sounded like 'a cover for a CIA agent'
- The actor's life now couldn't be further away from his humble roots; with Ryan and wife Blake Lively, 34, one of Hollywood's most A-list power couples
- The documentary sees Ryan and actor Rob McElhenney join forces to take over Wrexham in the hope that they can get the club back into the Football League
Ryan Reynolds has revealed the sports field was the only place he 'received validation' from his late father James.
The actor, 45, told of his strained relationship with his dad in new documentary Welcome To Wrexham, which documents his decision to buy the National League football club, with the first two episodes set to for release on Disney+ on Thursday.
Ryan admitted even in the years since his father's death from Parkinson's Disease in 2015, the quest to please him 'doesn't really go away,' saying he still views the former cop as a 'hard-a*s.'
He said: 'The main place I got validation for my father was I was good at sports, so I played sports long past the point where I was really driven to do sports.
'It carried on all through showbusiness, an unquenchable quest for validation. My father has been dead for years but that stuff doesn't really go away.'
Candid: Ryan Reynolds has revealed that sports were the only place he 'received validation' from his late father James, as he offered insight into their strained relationship
The documentary sees Ryan and fellow actor Rob McElhenney join forces to take over Wrexham in the hope that they can get the club back into the English Football League.
Asked why he chose the small Welsh club, Ryan offered insight into his own 'working class' upbringing in Canada.
The actor's life now couldn't be further away from his humble roots; with Ryan and wife Blake Lively, 34, one of Hollywood's most A-list power couples.
He said: 'I grew up in a working class family and I had three older brothers, my father struggled in a number of different ways.
'My dad started as a cop and then became a food broker, which sounds like a cover for a CIA agent or something but it's an actual job.
Truth: Speaking in the new Disney+ documentary Welcome to Wrexham, the actor admitted that seven years after his father's death his quest the please him 'doesn't really go away'
Difficult: He said: 'The main place I got validation for my father was I was good at sports, so I played sports long past the point where I was really driven to do sports' (pictured in 2005)
'The main place I got validation for my father was I was good at sports, so I played sports long past the point where I was really driven to do sports.
'It carried on all through showbusiness, an unquenchable quest for validation. My father has been dead for years but that stuff doesn't really go away.'
Ryan added: 'It's easier to think of him the way I'm describing him, a hard-a*s, he'd have thought all of this was wild, he didn't see all of this stuff Deadpool forward so he would have thought all of this stuff was pretty crazy.'
In 2016 Ryan offered insight into his father's final moments, telling Men's Health: 'In my dad's dying moments, we were making him laugh. We were all in there together, me and my brothers, just joking with him.
Opening up: 'It carried on all through showbusiness, an unquenchable quest for validation. My father has been dead for years but that stuff doesn't really go away,' he added
New venture: Ryan is set to appear in the documentary Welcome to Wrexham, which charts his first steps as a co-owner of the non-league football team with Rob McElhenney
'And of course we end up busting each other's chops. I recommended that the doctor raise Dad's dose of Dilaudid in order to make my other brother more tolerable.'
In a recent interview on David Letterman's My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, the star admitted that he was 'mad' at his father when he passed away, because their distant relationship meant that he felt he 'never got the chance to get to know him'.
Ryan and wife Blake have been together since 2011 since meeting on the set of Green Lantern a year earlier.
They married in September 2012 in South Carolina and now have three daughters; James, seven, Inez, five, and Betty, two.
Dramatic: In the first two episodes, Reynolds and McElhenney (pictured in May 2022) show their nerves at pitching their takeover bid over Zoom to the Wrexham Supporters' Trust
Ryan is set to appear in the fly-on-the-wall documentary Welcome to Wrexham, which charts his first steps as a co-owner of a fifth division non-league football team with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' co-creator Rob.
Viewers get to see behind the curtain of their ample FaceTime calls and episode one, entitled Dream, shows the foundations and the romanticism that comes with the story they hope millions will buy into.
In the first two episodes, Reynolds and McElhenney show their nerves at pitching their takeover bid over Zoom to the Wrexham Supporters' Trust and then the struggles of tracking a must-win game away to Dagenham and Redbridge to get into the end-of-season play-offs.
Humphrey Ker, a writer on McElhenney's hit show 'Mythic Quest', is the man-on-the-ground for the two owners, with the documentary showing how the team strive for promotion at the end of the 2021-22 season.
The first two episodes of Welcome To Wrexham will be released on Disney+ on Thursday August 25. They will be available on FX and Hulu in the USA.
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Stabbing victim fights for life after struggling into hospital with knife wound following attack at London's Liverpool Street station
- A man was left in a 'life-threatening condition' after being stabbed this morning
- Police blocked off the entrance to Liverpool Street Station after the incident
- City of London Police also set up cordons on the streets surrounding the station
A stabbing victim was left fighting for their life after struggling into hospital with a knife wound following an attack at London's Liverpool Street station.
Police set up cordons around the station, which is one of the busiest in the capital, after the man 'self-presented with a stab wound' at 4.15am this morning.
City of London Police says the man was taken to Royal London Hospital in a 'life-threatening condition' for treatment.
The force closed one of the exits to the station as it investigated the scene of the incident on Bishopsgate, forcing commuters to leave the station at other entry points.
Police cordoned off the entrance to Liverpool Street station this morning after a man was stabbed. Pictured is a police officer stood outside the cordon at the entrance to the station
A man received 'life-threatening' injuries after being stabbed in the early hours of this morning. Pictured is the police cordon at Bishopsgate today
A cordon was also set up on Bloomfield Street, which is between Liverpool Street Station and Finsbury Circus Gardens, My London reports.
In a statement this morning, T/Chief Inspector Tom Fisher, from City of London Police, confirmed the man was found with a 'life-threatening' injury in the early hours.
'Officers are investigating after a man self-presented with a stab wound at 4:15am on Wednesday 24 August 2022,' he said.
'He was taken to Royal London Hospital where he is currently in a life-threatening condition.
'Cordons are currently in place on Bishopsgate while enquiries are ongoing.'
The man's condition has since improved, with Commander Umer Khan saying: 'He was taken to hospital where he is no longer in a life threatening condition.
'Cordons are currently in place on Bishopsgate while enquiries are ongoing.'
Multiple cordons were set up following the incident, impacting commuters travelling into the city this morning.
Police officers were seen standing at the entrance to the station and preventing people from crossing the cordons.
On its Twitter account City of London Police said: 'Cordons are currently in place on the pavement on Bishopsgate due to an ongoing police incident.
'This is affecting the exit from Liverpool Street station and the cordons are likely to remain in place into the morning rush hour.'
It added: 'Commuters using Liverpool Street Station will need to leave the station via other exits while the cordons remain in place.'
The force confirmed that all cordons had been lifted shortly after midday.
This morning Greater Anglia announced that one of its trains would terminate at Stratford instead of London Liverpool Street, although a reason for this was not given.
It contributed to nightmare commute for some people this morning, as there were also severe delays on the Central Line near to the station after a fire alert at Bank.
This caused all Tube services on the line between Bethnal Green and Marble Arch to be cancelled while the alert was investigated. It also caused severe delays along the rest of the line.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
609 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of south central
Texas, including the following county, Wilson.
Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Atascosa, Dimmit, Frio and Zavala.
* WHEN...Until 630 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 609 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pleasanton, Pearsall, Crystal City, Carrizo Springs,
Jourdanton, Dilley, Charlotte, Big Wells, Christine,
Campbellton, Asherton, North Pearsall, Hilltop, Divot, Derby,
Bluff, Las Vegas, Goldfinch, Loma Vista and Schattel.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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A woman who thought her cancer symptom was just "tiredness" has opened up on the heartbreaking moment doctors told her that she had leukaemia.
Melissa McNaughton said she spiralled into a panic attack in a hospital toilet after seeing posters on the disease following her diagnosis.
The 33-year-old revealed that the news came as a complete shock as she thought she was just getting her iron levels checked.
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The beauty business owner had seen her GP 24 hours earlier after thinking her health may be suffering because she was overworked.
But after checking her iron levels, the doctor asked her to visit the hospital the following day.
Now Melissa has bravely recalled the visit - and how she felt "ill with fear" after arriving at the ward - in a bid to raise awareness of the symptoms of leukaemia.
She told the Daily Record: "I arrived at the hospital, headed to the second floor and walked through the doors. I was surrounded by posters that were all about cancer and the effects of chemo, support groups, giving blood and wig makers.
"I felt ill with fear. I had no clue what I was going into. I sat down, and one of the nurses came up to me and said, 'Are you here for chemo today?' I said, 'I have no idea why I'm here.' Then I ran to the toilet and had a panic attack."
Melissa was then told there was a 99 per cent chance that she had chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), cancer affecting blood and bone marrow.
She added: "Sitting in the consultant's room with my mum, dad and husband, I was in my own little world. I heard a few words and could see the consultant's mouth moving. I just heard the words' cancer' and 'leukaemia.'
"A million questions were going through my head: 'What's going to happen to me? What will my life be like? Am I going to die? How long will I live? Can I have children?'
"It's so strange. All these things go through your head that you have never thought of before. I was looking around at my mum and dad, and they were asking questions. My husband was just in a daze. It wasn't nice to see the fear in their eyes."
She continued: "Everything was about to change. I was sick, weak, and I had bone pain and muscle pain.
"I've never cried so much, and I lost so much weight. I was so weak I could hardly use a knife and fork. I tried to keep going with work, but it was all too much. I had to cut my hours right down. It got me really down."
But Melissa explained that her' inner warrior' was quick to begin to fight back as she is now celebrating living with cancer for four years.
She added: "But my inner warrior was not going to let me stay down for long. Fast forward to today, and I have had my 'cancerversary' of four years living with cancer. Every day is still a struggle and some days are worse than others. But I'm getting there.
"Cancer will just have to get used to living with me because I am in no way going to let it beat me. I'm still smiling, and I'm not stopping."
Melissa is bravely speaking out on her experience as charities Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK launched the campaign #SpotLeukaemia after new research showed only one per cent of people surveyed were able to identify the four most widely reported symptoms - fatigue, bruising, unusual bleeding and repeated infections.
The businesswoman who is documenting her own journey with the hashtag #mycmljourneydiary added: "I had no idea what leukaemia really was until I had it. The Spot Leukaemia campaign is so important to raise awareness of it. Hopefully, getting the word out there will make someone go along for a blood test."
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: CCO) announced today that Scott Wells, CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., is scheduled to participate in the fireside chat session at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 3 p.m., Pacific Time. A live audio webcast will be available on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' investor website at www.investor.clearchannel.com and will be available for replay on the website for 30 days.
About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. ("CCOH") (NYSE: CCO) is at the forefront of driving innovation in the out-of-home advertising industry. Our dynamic advertising platform is broadening the pool of advertisers using our medium through the expansion of digital billboards and displays and the integration of data analytics and programmatic capabilities that deliver measurable campaigns that are simpler to buy. By leveraging the scale, reach and flexibility of our diverse portfolio of assets, we connect advertisers with millions of consumers every month across more than 500,000 print and digital displays in 25 countries.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EverGlade Consulting ("EverGlade"), a national consulting firm, has successfully partnered with a global leader in mRNA materials used for research, diagnostics, and therapeutics, to successfully manage $39 million in federal funding.
The IBX project will expand the domestic production capacity for materials that are critical to the development and manufacture of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics, including nucleoside triphosphates (NTPs) and mRNA capping reagents, through the construction of a new innovative facility. This government agreement includes funding for the planned expansion of Nucleic Acid Production capabilities.
There is a current substantial demand for a wide range of nucleic acid products in support of multiple COVID-19 mRNA vaccine programs. This IBx project will further prepare the U.S. for any future pandemic by enhancing the supplying of raw materials for use in life-saving vaccines, thus reinforcing vaccine production capabilities in the United States.
Under the agreement, $39 million was awarded for the production facility through the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) on behalf of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), within the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The total investment for the facility is $78 million. BARDAs increased need for domestic development, rapid manufacturing, and distribution of vaccine products to respond to 21st century health security threats, has produced contract awards to combat issues such as COVID-19 through industrial base expansion initiatives.
Construction for the IBx facility is underway with occupancy planned for late this year.
"mRNA technology is the future and preparing the domestic supply chain for this technology is an essential part of the U.S. strategy to prepare for the next pandemic," commented Eric Jia-Sobota, Founder of EverGlade Consulting.
Construction for the IBx facility is underway with occupancy planned for late this year.
EverGlade Consulting is a national consulting firm that helps clients navigate the federal landscape. We are inspired by technology-driven companies whose focus is to secure non-dilutive funding through the federal government. We offer services ranging from proposal support through the implementation of systems to comply with federal regulations at agencies including BARDA, the DOD, HHS, NIAID, and DTRA.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Residents of Kyiv woke up to air raid sirens as Ukraine observed its Independence Day on Wednesday, which also marked exactly six months since the start of Russia’s military invasion.
Authorities in the capital banned large-scale gatherings until Thursday, fearing the national holiday might bring particularly heavy Russian missile attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the public to be vigilant.
“Russian provocations and brutal strikes are a possibility,” Zelenskyy said in a statement. “Please strictly follow the safety rules. Please observe the curfew. Pay attention to the air sirens. Pay attention to official announcements. And remember: We must all achieve victory together.”
Last year, crowds turned out in Kyiv to watch a military parade marking Ukraine’s 30-year independence anniversary. But this year, just a small number of residents gathered at Kyiv’s central square, where destroyed Russian tanks and mobile artillery were put on display over the weekend, and the national anthem is played every day at 7 a.m.
“I can’t sleep at night because of what I see and hear about what is being done in Ukraine,” a retiree who identified herself only by her first name, Tetyana, said, her voice shaking with emotion.
“This is not a war. It is the destruction of the Ukrainian people,” she said.
Wednesday’s holiday commemorates Ukraine’s 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
“Six months ago, Russia declared war on us. On Feb. 24, all of Ukraine heard explosions and gunshots. … On Feb. 24, we were told: You have no chance. On Aug. 24, we say: Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!” Zelenskyy said in an Independence Day message.
A car bombing outside Moscow that killed the 29-year-old daughter of right-wing Russian political theorist Alexander Dugin on Saturday heightened fears that Russia might intensify attacks on Ukraine this week.
Russian officials have blamed Ukraine for the death of Darya Dugina, a nationalist Russian TV commentator. The car bomb exploded after she had attended a patriotic festival with her father, who was widely believed to have been the intended target.
The Ukrainian government has denied any involvement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24. Moscow’s military encountered unexpectedly stiff Ukrainian resistance, and the six months of fighting has upended life in Ukraine and sent shock waves through the world economy.
As the war reached its 182nd day, there was no sign of a quick end to the conflict, which NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday described as “ a grinding war of attrition.” Russia now holds large swaths of the country’s east and south, but its gains accumulated slowly. Neither country has revealed how many troops it has lost during the six-month conflict.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, speaking Wednesday at a meeting of defense ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a security grouping dominated by Russia and China, claimed the slow pace of Moscow’s military action was due to what he said was an effort to spare civilians.
Russian forces have repeatedly targeted civilian areas in cities. But Shoigu said that “strikes with precision weapons are carried out against the Ukrainian armed forces’ military infrastructure …. Everything is done to avoid civilian casualties. Undoubtedly, it slows down the pace of the offensive, but we do it deliberately.”
He also criticized Western states for sending military aid to Ukraine, saying it was prolonging the war.
“The U.S. and its allies are continuing to pump weapons into Ukraine, increasing the number of victims and dragging the conflict out,” Shoigu said.
The United States is expected on Wednesday to announce roughly $3 billion in additional aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come, U.S. officials said.
The officials told The Associated Press the package would fund contracts for as many as three types of drones and other weapons, ammunition and equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or two.
The new funding is largely aimed at helping Ukraine secure its medium- to long-term defense posture, according to officials familiar with the matter. Earlier shipments focused on Ukraine’s more immediate needs for weapons and ammunition and involved materiel the Pentagon already had in stock that could be shipped quickly.
Several officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the aid package before a public announcement.
On the forefront of the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, the conflict ground on. Russian forces struck several towns and villages in Donetsk province over 24 hours, killing one person and injuring two others, according to the regional administration.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region on the southern front, Russian forces again shelled the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets, damaging several buildings and injuring two people, according to Gov. Valentyn Reznichenko. Russian troops also shelled the city of Zaporizhzhia, damaging several buildings and infrastructure but inflicting no casualties.
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Varenytsia reported from Pokrovsk, Ukraine. Lolita C. Baldor and Matthew Lee in Washington contributed to this report.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Xebra Brands Ltd. ("Xebra") (CSE: XBRA) (OTCQB: XBRAF) (FSE: 9YC), a cannabis company, is pleased to announce that its Vicious Citrus brand of cannabis-infused lemonades is now officially retailing in Canada and available for purchase in the province of Ontario, with more provinces to follow in the coming days and weeks.
Ontario's +1,300 cannabis retailers can now make purchase orders of Vicious Citrus through the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) online at www.ocs.ca, and consumers can start purchasing Vicious Citrus at their favorite licensed retailer now.
"Based on positive initial feedback from retailers, initial orders from the OCS, and demand from other provinces, Vicious Citrus will expand rapidly across Canada Anticipating strong sell-through we are already producing inventory to restock the shelves across the country", said Jay Garnett, CEO of Xebra.
Vicious Citrus is a non-carbonated THC infused lemonade beverage, with a tangy citrus flavour and a 5:1 THC / CBN ratio. With the maximum amount of psychoactive cannabinoids allowed in any Canadian listed beverage, Vicious Citrus combines 10mg of THC with 2mg of CBN (Cannabinol) and is one of only a few beverages in Canada containing CBN, a unique cannabinoid that is booming in interest across North America. More about Vicious Citrus at: www.viciouscitrus.com.
Xebra is a cannabis cultivation and product company, with global brands and intellectual property. Our focus includes beverages, wellness and leisure. Xebra is an absolute first mover in the Mexican cannabis sector. In Canada, Xebra retails its unique Vicious Citrus OG THC/CBN Lemonade and plans to launch additional beverage products in the near future.
Jay Garnett
CEO
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Any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, these include, without limitation, statements regarding Xebra Brands Ltd.'s expectations in respect of its ability to successfully execute its business plan or business model; its ability to provide economic, environmental, social, or any benefits of any type, in the communities it operates in or may operate it in the future; its ability to be a first mover in a country, or to obtain or retain government licenses, permits or authorizations in general, or specifically in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, or elsewhere; its ability to successfully apply for and obtain trademarks and other intellectual property in any jurisdiction; its ability to be cost competitive; its ability to commercialize, cultivate, grow, or process hemp or cannabis in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, or elsewhere and related plans and timing; its ability to manufacture cannabis beverages, wellness products, or other products; its ability to commercialize or sell cannabis beverages, wellness products, or other products, in Mexico, Colombia, Canada, or elsewhere; its ability to launch, commercialize or to sell Vicious Citrus Lemonade or any additional cannabis infused beverage brands or products, at any time, in any jurisdiction, and its related plans and claims, including market interest and availability; its ability to commercialize or to sell Elements wellness products in any jurisdiction at any time; its ability to create wellness products that have a therapeutic effect or benefit; plans for future growth and the direction of the business; financial projections including expected revenues, gross profits, and EBITDA (which is a non-GAAP financial measure); plans to increase product volumes, the capacity of existing facilities, supplies from third party growers and contractors; expected growth of the cannabis industry generally; management's expectations, beliefs and assumptions in general, including manufacturing costs, production activity and market potential in Mexico or any jurisdiction; events or developments that XEBRA expects to take place in the future; general economic conditions; and other risk factors described in the prospectus of the Company dated September 30, 2021. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking information and statements. The words "aim", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "intends", "continue", "plans", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will", and similar expressions identify forward-looking information and statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by XEBRA as of the dates of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the inability of XEBRA to generate sufficient revenues or to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plan; changes in government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in various countries; risks associated with agriculture and cultivation activities generally, including inclement weather, access to supply of seeds, poor crop yields, and spoilage; compliance with import and export laws of various countries; significant fluctuations in cannabis prices and transportation costs; the risk of obtaining necessary licenses and permits; inability to identify, negotiate and complete a potential acquisition for any reason; the ability to retain key employees; dependence on third parties for services and supplies; non-performance by contractual counter-parties; general economic conditions; and the continued growth in global demand for cannabis products and the continued increase in jurisdictions legalizing cannabis; and the timely receipt of regulatory approval for license applications. In addition, there is no assurance Xebra will: be a low-cost producer or exporter; obtain a dominant market position in any jurisdiction; have products that will be unique; launch other Vicious Citrus SKUs; or monetize any asset sales from its Colombian and Dutch subsidiaries. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and XEBRA undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the foregoing except as required by law. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies could affect XEBRA's actual performance and cause its actual performance to differ materially from what has been expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, XEBRA. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. 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(The Hill) — A bombshell Twitter whistleblower complaint alleging the company has major security deficiencies is adding fuel to Elon Musk’s core argument in his case against Twitter as he tries to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy the platform.
Former Twitter security chief Peiter Zatko’s complaint, made public Tuesday, complicates the legal challenge for the social media platform. Twitter is suing in an effort to force Musk to complete his acquisition of the company after he walked away from his binding offer over accusations that Twitter breached the agreement by failing to provide him with sufficient data about spam accounts.
Zatko has had no contact with Musk, and the drafting of the complaint predates Musk’s involvement with Twitter, according to Whistleblower Aid, the group representing Zatko.
Nonetheless, key portions of the redacted 84-page complaint, published by The Washington Post, appear to bolster Musk’s accusations, even referencing tweets from Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to Musk about the number of bots on the platform as a “recent example of misrepresentations.”
Musk’s legal team is already leaning into using Zatko’s complaint as the Musk-Twitter case heads to an October trial.
“We have already issued a subpoena for Mr. Zatko, and we found his exit and that of other key employees curious in light of what we have been finding,” said Alex Spiro, an attorney for Musk.
Twitter’s lawsuit against Musk was filed in July. It marks one of several fronts on which Twitter will have to navigate hurdles in the fallout from the whistleblower complaint, which includes a lengthy list of accusations about security deficiencies that the company denies and will also force Twitter to face scrutiny from Congress and federal regulators that have been increasingly hostile toward tech companies in recent years.
“This throws gasoline into the fire around the bot issue with Musk and Twitter,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said. “This alarming story also raises security concerns which will be a major focus of the Beltway on Twitter. For the Musk camp this story is like a kid looking under the tree on Christmas morning heading into Delaware court.”
Twitter is pushing back strongly on Zatko’s allegations — as it has with accusations made by Musk.
“What we’ve seen so far is a false narrative about Twitter and our privacy and data security practices that is riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies and lacks important context,” a Twitter spokesperson said in a statement. “Mr. Zatko’s allegations and opportunistic timing appear designed to capture attention and inflict harm on Twitter, its customers and its shareholders.”
The spokesperson said Zatko was fired for “ineffective leadership and poor performance.”
Jeffrey Manns, a professor at the George Washington University Law School, said it is too early to tell how the allegations will impact the case, but they could give Musk more leverage to back out of the deal or renegotiate.
“At least up until this day, I think that conventional wisdom is that Elon Musk doesn’t have a lot to hang his hat on when it comes to backing out of the deal,” Manns said.
In order to boost Musk’s case, there needs to be more substance to back up the whistleblower’s claims, he said.
“The accusations are salacious in terms of misconduct and misrepresentation by leadership concerning both the levels of security and the number of fake accounts. But all we know at this point is we have a former employee who is raising what could be legitimate concerns. Until there’s greater scrutiny to show whether the former employee can back that up, the jury is out,” Manns said.
Musk engaged in a public back-and-forth with Agrawal in May, roughly a month after reaching a deal to buy the company, about the number of bots or spam accounts on Twitter.
Agrawal responded by stating that “we are strongly incentivized to detect and remove as much spam as we possibly can.” Zatko’s complaint calls the response a lie, alleging that the metric Twitter uses to quantify the average number of users on the platform that can view ads — called the mDAU, or monetizable daily active user, metric — incentivizes executives to avoid counting spam bots as mDAU because that figure is reported to advertisers. If the mDAU metric included spam bots that do not click through ads, then it could lead advertisers to shift to other platforms.
The complaint alleges there are “many millions of active accounts” not considered mDAU that include spam bots.
“Therefore Musk’s suspicions are on target: senior executives earn bonuses not for cutting spam, but for growing mDAU. In Fact, Twitter created the mDAU metric precisely to avoid having to honestly answer the very questions Mr. Musk raised,” the complaint states.
Agrawal later followed up his statement about spam removal with what appeared to be a more direct response to Musk, tweeting that an estimate of less than 5 percent of “reported mDAU” every quarter are spam accounts.
The complaint states Agrawal’s expanded explanation doesn’t include “out-and-out lies but they rely on world play to district and mislead Mr. Musk, and everyone else” and that the general public would not understand the difference between the metric Agrawal is using and the overall Twitter user population without insight into Twitter’s calculation for mDAU.
Twitter spokeswoman Rebecca Hahn told the Post that Twitter removes more than a million spam accounts every day, adding up to more than 300 million per year. She told the paper that Twitter “fully stands” by its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and approach to fighting spam.
Others also questioned Zatko’s accusations, according to the Post’s report.
A person familiar with Zatko’s tenure at Twitter told the Post the company investigated Zatko’s security claims during his time there and concluded they were sensationalistic and without merit. Four people familiar with Twitter’s efforts to fight spam told the Post that the company uses extensive manual and automated tools to measure and reduce spam.
Zatko started at Twitter in November 2020 in the security/integrity lead position after being courted by Twitter founder and then-CEO Jack Dorsey, according to the complaint. He was fired in January.
A core part of Zatko’s complaint alleges that Twitter was not complying with a 2011 consent order from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the past decade. The FTC ordered the company to create and maintain a security program designed to protect privacy and nonpublic consumer information as part of a settlement agreement over an FTC complaint that hackers were able to gain control of Twitter on two occasions in 2009.
Up until the time of Zatko’s termination, Twitter “remained out of compliance in multiple respects” with the 2011 order, the complaint alleges.
The whistleblower disclosure was reportedly sent to the SEC, FTC and Department of Justice (DOJ) last month.
After being publicly released Tuesday, Zatko’s allegations caused an immediate stir in Washington. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized Twitter, and the new accusations are prompting calls for an investigation.
The Senate Intelligence Committee received the complaint and is “in the process of setting up a meeting to discuss the allegations in further detail,” a committee spokesperson said.
“We take this matter seriously,” the spokesperson added.
Top senators on the Judiciary Committee also vowed to take action.
“If these claims are accurate, they may show dangerous data privacy and security risks for Twitter users around the world. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I will continue investigating this issue and take further steps as needed to get to the bottom of these alarming allegations,” the committee’s chair, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), said in a statement.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, said in a statement that the claims raise “serious national security concerns as well as privacy issues, and they must be investigated further.”
“Take a tech platform that collects massive amounts of user data, combine it with what appears to be an incredibly weak security infrastructure and infuse it with foreign state actors with an agenda, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster,” Grassley said.
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) sent letters urging the FTC and DOJ to take action in response to the allegations raised by the whistleblower complaint.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the FTC with a similar request.
“These troubling disclosures paint the picture of a company that has consistently and repeatedly prioritized profits over the safety of its users and its responsibility to the public, as Twitter executives appeared to ignore or hinder efforts to address threats to user security and privacy,” Blumenthal wrote. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/twitter-whistleblower-adds-fuel-to-musks-allegations/ | 2022-08-24T12:04:32Z | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/twitter-whistleblower-adds-fuel-to-musks-allegations/ | true |
ACSO deputies rescue puppy from storm drain after heavy rain
Published 12:34 pm Tuesday, August 23, 2022
NATCHEZ — A lucky young puppy is recuperating today at the Southside Veterinary Clinic, thanks to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and animal rescuers Linda Kennon and Jessi Knight Credle.
A woman who lives on Magnolia Acres Road in the Kingston community called 911 on Monday, reporting she was hearing a puppy crying from inside the storm drain.
The puppy apparently had been caught in the drain system for several days.
“She said she thought she heard crying last week, but couldn’t tell where it was coming from,” said Karren Holland Ewing, Adams County Sheriff’s deputy.
Monday, the woman went to her mailbox and heard the crying again. This time, the puppy’s crying was more insistent and consistent.
“The puppy was down in the storm drain, which was covered in a concrete slab,” Ewing said.
ACSO Master Sgt. David Nations called county road crews, who showed up with a backhoe to help move the concrete slab from on top of the drain.
In the meantime, Ewing called “my village people. I call them my village people because it takes a village, and they come every time.”
Kennon and Credle responded to the scene with a ladder, food and a blanket to use once the puppy was rescued.
Once the concrete was removed, Nations used the ladder to climb down into the drain and retrieve a scared, wet and hungry puppy, which was covered in ticks and fleas, Ewing said.
While down in the drain, an army of fire ants, which “tore him up,” attacked Nations she said. However, he successfully rescued the puppy, which is being called King in honor of the Kingston community in which he was found.
“We felt like he must belong to one of the neighbors out there, but deputies went around and asked and no one claimed him,’ she said.
Those who want to contribute to help pay King’s medical bills at Southside Veterinary Clinic are urged to do so.
“They are always there for any of these rescues we bring in,” Ewing said. “He’s a pretty little dog and I think we already have someone interested in adopting him.”
She praised the work of the Adams County Sheriff’s deputies.
“We have so many deputies who are awesome with animals. Even though we don’t have animal control in the county or a budget for animals, our deputies always respond and help in any way they can. They are awesome,” she said.
If you want to donate to King’s care, please call Southside Veterinary Clinic at 601-653-4706. | https://m.natchezdemocrat.com/2022/08/23/acso-deputies-rescue-puppy-from-storm-drain-after-heavy-rain/ | 2022-08-24T12:11:38Z | https://m.natchezdemocrat.com/2022/08/23/acso-deputies-rescue-puppy-from-storm-drain-after-heavy-rain/ | true |
SAN FRANCISCO — The husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pleaded guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges related to a May crash in California's wine country and was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation.
Paul Pelosi already served two days in jail and received good conduct credit for two other days, Napa County Superior Court Judge Joseph Solga said. Paul Pelosi will work eight hours in the court's work program in lieu of the remaining day, Solga said during Paul Pelosi's sentencing, which he did not attend.
State law allows for DUI misdemeanor defendants to appear through their attorney unless ordered otherwise by the court.
As part of his probation, Paul Pelosi will also be required to attend a three-month drinking driver class, and install an ignition interlock device, where the driver has to provide a breath sample before the engine will start. He will also have to pay about $5,000 in victim restitution for medical bills and lost wages and nearly $2,000 in fines, the judge said.
Paul Pelosi was arrested following a May 28 crash in Napa County, north of San Francisco, after a DUI test showed he had a blood alcohol content of .082%, just over the legal limit.
Officers responding to the crash after 10 p.m. near the wine country town of Yountville said they found Pelosi in the driver’s seat of a 2021 Porsche Carrera and the other driver standing outside a sport utility vehicle, according to the complaint.
California Highway Patrol officers reported that Pelosi was “unsteady on his feet, his speech was slurred, and he had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage.”
Pelosi offered to officers his driver’s license along with an “11-99 Foundation” card when asked for identification, the complaint says. The 11-99 Foundation supports CHP employees and their families.
Prosecutors filed the case as a misdemeanor because of injuries to the 48-year-old driver of the SUV. They have declined to identify the driver, saying the person has requested privacy.
In an interview with investigators from the district attorney’s office, the driver reported pain in his upper right arm, right shoulder and neck the day after the crash. He said he also had headaches.
Pelosi was released on $5,000 bail after his arrest.
Speaker Pelosi was in Rhode Island to deliver the commencement address at Brown University at the time. Her office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/paul-pelosi-sentenced-in-dui-case/507-bde5de9e-cf04-4259-a26c-876d8bcd3d1a | 2022-08-24T12:13:18Z | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/national-politics/paul-pelosi-sentenced-in-dui-case/507-bde5de9e-cf04-4259-a26c-876d8bcd3d1a | false |
Former President Donald Trump took hundreds of documents marked as classified and improperly stored them at his home in Mar-A-Lago, according to a review conducted by the National Archives, and a reporter who's been covering the criminal investigation expressed shock at the number.
A letter published by the former president's contacts with the National Archives offered the first official accounting of the materials Trump hoarded after leaving the White House, and The Guardian reporter Hugo Lowell reacted to the news on MSNBC's "Morning Joe."
"Yeah, if you look at the numbers, they're just staggering -- 100 pages of classified documents, 700 pages -- the numbers are just crazy," Lowell said. "I think that gives us a counting and sensitivity of the documents put out in Mar-A-Lago. In January, they went back two separate times. The one thing that does stand out to me, the potential obstruction, and lays out the ways that the Justice Department had to go to get the documents. When you read that in tandem with the filing on Monday you see how the Justice Department made every effort to get the documents back. The fact that the documents were listed on the search warrant when executed at Mar-A-Lago, I think that's significant."
Trump has claimed that he has executive privilege to hold on to those documents, but Lowell said the former president appears to be standing on shaky legal ground.
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"No Supreme Court has said the president doesn't have the ability to execute the executive privilege. When the Supreme Court looked at Trump v. Thompson and didn't rule on that, they sent it back to the appellate court, and the appellate court originally said, 'Well, it's not executive privilege, it's just the current president's waiver counts for more than the former president's assertion,'" Lowell said. "Basically, the Trump team are looking at this saying maybe we can litigate this out all the way through 2022 and 23. I think that's what they're trying to do."
Trump ally John Solomon, a right-wing reporter who apparently had access to the classified materials, released a letter showing that “special access program materials” were recovered from Mar-A-Lago, and Lowell was baffled by the revelation.
"I think the document from the National Archives, which was recently released by an ally close to the president, so that is shooting himself in the foot," Lowell said. "But they tried to make the claim that some of the documents removed from Mar-A-Lago are subject to executive privilege. if you start making that argument, you get into the territory where you're saying well these are actually official government records and effectively conceding that, they should have remained at the National Archives. they shouldn't be at Mar-A-Lago in the first place. So you have this almost concession that comes out of this filing and, I think, only bolsters one of the statutes listed on the search warrant, USC-2701, which concerns government records."
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A recent study published in the Virology Journal has highlighted the significance of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pathogenesis and outcome. A severely low serum HDL level has been observed in most COVID-19 patients.
Background
Lipoproteins are complex molecules comprising a central core of cholesterol esters and triglycerides surrounded by free cholesterol, phospholipids, and apolipoproteins. Lipoproteins play a vital role in the transportation of water-insoluble cholesterol and triglycerides. They are divided into seven classes, including low-density lipoproteins (LDL), very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), HDL, chylomicrons, chylomicrons remnants, intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL), and lipoprotein a (Lpa).
Of all lipoproteins, only HDL has anti-atherogenic activity. HDL facilitates the transportation of excessive cholesterol to the liver and prevents its accumulation in arteries. This process is called reverse cholesterol transport. Furthermore, HDL prevents free radical-induced oxidation of LDL and subsequent accumulation of oxidation products in the arterial wall. Considering these beneficial effects, HDL is regarded as “good cholesterol.”
Lipids are vital structural components of cells and play a crucial role in inducing antiviral host immune responses. Changes in plasma lipid levels have been observed in many viral infections, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C, and dengue infections. Viruses can modulate host lipid metabolism to support their life-cycle.
A significant reduction in plasma HDL level has been observed in many viral infections. Apolipoprotein A-I and apolipoprotein M are vital components of HDL with antiviral properties. They prevent viral host cell entry and replication, respectively. In COVID-19 patients, reduced cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides have been found to correlate with disease severity.
In the current study, scientists have compared the lipid profiles of COVID-19 patients and healthy individuals to evaluate the role of lipoproteins in COVID-19 pathogenesis and prognosis.
Study design
The study was conducted on the Indian population. Blood samples were collected from 75 COVID-19 patients and 10 healthy individuals without a history of COVID-19. The samples were subjected to lipid profile testing, which included triglyceride, HDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, total/HDL cholesterol ratio, and LDL/HDL cholesterol ratio.
The prevalence of dyslipidemia (lipid imbalance in the blood) in India was determined by screening and analyzing the available studies demonstrating the percentages of different lipoproteins in the Indian population. The final analysis involved a total of 15 studies that were published between 2006 and 2021.
Lipid profiles in Indian population
The analysis of available literature indicated that the prevalence of moderate-to-severe HDL deficiency is about 72% in the Indian population. In contrast, about 12% and 14% of Indians had high LDL and total cholesterol levels, respectively. The most common dyslipidemia found in the selected studies was low HDL level.
Lipid profiles in COVID-19 patients
Of all enrolled COVID-19 patients, about 65% had severely low HDL levels, and 35% had moderately low HDL levels. None of the patients had normal HDL levels in the blood. Most of the male patients exhibited severely low HDL levels.
Regarding total cholesterol, the majority of enrolled patients (96%) exhibited normal levels, with only 3% showing high levels. A low level of total cholesterol was detected in only one patient. Regarding gender variation, all female patients showed normal total cholesterol levels, whereas 5% of male patients showed low or high levels.
Alike total cholesterol, no significant changes in LDL levels were observed in COVID-19 patients. While most of the patients exhibited normal LDL levels, only 2% showed very high LDL levels.
A variation in triglyceride and VLDL levels was observed among COVID-19 patients. About 43% and 57% of patients had high and normal triglyceride levels, respectively. Similarly, about 51%, 41%, and 8% of patients had normal, high, and low VLDL levels, respectively.
All healthy individuals enrolled in the study had normal total cholesterol and moderately low HDL levels. Unlike COVID-19 patients, none of the healthy individuals showed severely low HDL levels. About 80% of healthy individuals had normal triglyceride and LDL levels.
Study significance
The study indicates that a low HDL level in the blood might be associated with COVID-19 pathogenesis and prognosis. While the level of LDL remains mostly unaffected by the disease, most COVID-19 patients (65%) exhibit severely low HDL levels.
Given these observations, the scientists suggest that HDL might play a vital role in either increasing the risk of contracting COVID-19 or modulating disease severity. A low HDL level might also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in COVID-19 patients. | https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220824/Study-finds-link-between-high-density-lipoprotein-and-COVID-19.aspx | 2022-08-24T12:20:33Z | https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220824/Study-finds-link-between-high-density-lipoprotein-and-COVID-19.aspx | true |
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers conducted a phase I clinical trial of IN-006, an inhaled monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Background
All current mAb COVID-19 treatments use a systemic dosing mode of administration. However, since COVID-19 is predominantly a respiratory tract infection, the researchers hypothesized that inhaled delivery of a muco-trapping mAb would be more effective and convenient. Therefore, they tested a reformulation of regdanvimab, called IN-006, and tested its safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK). The researchers developed IN-006 for nebulized delivery (otherwise an approved intravenous COVID-19 treatment) using a handheld nebulizer as an inhaled treatment for COVID-19.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) almost exclusively infects airway epithelial cells via the apical side and reaches the lower respiratory tract (LRT) and deep into the lungs from the upper respiratory tract (URT). Thus, neutralizing mAbs must attain a high enough concentration in the airway lumen to effectively neutralize SARS-CoV-2.
However, following intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) administration, mAbs distribute poorly and slowly from the blood into the respiratory airways. Current clinical therapies use high doses of mAb given early during the SARS-CoV-2 infection as delayed distribution into the lung would limit the treatment window for preventing severe COVID-19.
Nebulization, on the other hand, could more conveniently deliver drugs directly into the lungs. Importantly, inhaled delivery can achieve far higher concentrations of drugs in the lungs within minutes, which is not the case with IV or IM administration. A nebulizer that generates a broad aerosol size distribution to deliver the drug is likely the fastest method to achieve high, inhibitory mAb concentrations in the airway fluids throughout the respiratory tract. Nebulization also enables self-dosing at home, reducing the burden on the healthcare infrastructure compared to systemic delivery.
Study design
In the present double-blinded, placebo-controlled study, researchers enrolled eligible participants sequentially into three cohorts, as follows:
i) the first cohort received a single dose of 30 mg,
ii) the second cohort received a single high dose of 90 mg, and
iii) the third cohort received multiple 90 mg doses daily for seven days.
They conducted this first-in-human, ascending-dose PK and safety study in Melbourne, Australia. First, they followed up with a sentinel pair, with one active and one placebo recipient for a two-day safety monitoring period. They moved to subsequent cohorts after reviewing safety parameters for seven days after the final dosing of the previous cohort.
The researchers screened 102 adults, 18 to 55 years of age, with a body-mass index (BMI) of 18-32 kg/m2. They were non- or light-smokers and had good health based on clinical assessments, medical history, and physical examination. Further, they had negative serology for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies. After enrolling the first seven participants, the team changed the threshold for forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) ≥80% predicted.
The researchers assessed the safety and tolerability of IN-006 over 28 days by monitoring treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAE). While they measured each participant’s vital signs and FEV1 before and 15 to 30 minutes after completion of nebulization, they also analyzed their electrocardiogram (ECG), blood tests, and physical examination results. The researchers prepared a randomization and blinding schedule using the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software, ensuring that each sentinel pair had one active and one placebo assignment; moreover, the ratio of active-to-placebo assignment in each cohort was 3:1.
They instructed participants to breathe in through the nebulizer mouthpiece and breathe out from the nose, alternating nasal fluid sampling between left and right nostrils. The team reported nasal concentrations of IN-006 per gram of nasal fluid, approximated as ng/mL. During statistical analyses, the researchers included all randomized participants who received any dose of the study drug for the safety analysis. However, for the PK analysis, they used data from all the participants who received any dose of IN-006.
Study findings
The final study population comprised 23 participants sequentially assigned to one of the three cohorts, with the first randomization on September 22, 2021, and the last follow-up on December 29, 2021. By the end of the study duration, all 23 participants had received either IN-006 or a placebo.
Regarding TEAEs, six of 11 IN-006 recipients and two of four placebo recipients experienced at least one TEAE, i.e., 53.3% of the participants in the single ascending dose (SAD) cohorts. The authors noted that the most frequently reported TEAEs in the SAD cohort participants receiving IN-006 were headache and oropharyngeal pain, each experienced by two of the 11 participants (18.2%). In fact, 11.8% of IN-006 recipients across all three cohorts experienced headaches and oropharyngeal pain.
Of all 15 IN-006 low doses (30 mg) recipients, 20% of the participants experienced at least one TEAE considered related to the study drug, which was mild and resolved quickly. Also in the multiple-dose cohort, four of the six (66.7%) participants experienced at least one TEAE, while placebo recipients experienced none. Two of the six participants most frequently reported mild dizziness. In both single dose and multiple dose cohorts, no severe TEAEs led to discontinuations of the study drug. Moreover, there were no unexpected safety signals.
Furthermore, the inhaled treatment was easily self-administered by participants within minutes and with minimal side effects. The authors noted that IN006 deposited in the nasal passages above its half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) for 22 to 24 hours after dosing, after exhalation from the lungs. This finding indicated that the peak exposure of IN-006 occurred shortly after dosing and strongly supports its once-daily dosing regimen.
Conclusions
The current study showed that inhaled delivery of IN-006 was safe and well tolerated in healthy participants at single 30mg and 90 mg doses and seven daily doses of 90 mg. Nebulization elevated IN-006 levels several orders of magnitude above the IC50 of SARS-CoV-2 variants within 30 minutes. Further, its serum concentration continued to increase for days after dosing, which means it lasted for a prolonged period in the lungs.
*Important notice
medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or treated as established information. | https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220824/The-safety-tolerability-and-pharmacokinetics-of-a-muco-trapping-monoclonal-antibody-delivered-by-inhalation.aspx | 2022-08-24T12:20:39Z | https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220824/The-safety-tolerability-and-pharmacokinetics-of-a-muco-trapping-monoclonal-antibody-delivered-by-inhalation.aspx | true |
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“Developers! Developers! Developers! Developers!” chanted now-former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, at least 14 times during a Windows conference in 2006. This chant aided generations of entrepreneurs laser-focused on development for decades to come. The only problem is that flocks of entrepreneurs often blindly become obsessed with this development-only mindset, and they forget about one simple question: Are people willing to use this product or service that I’m building, or am I solving a problem that nobody wants a solution to?
I’ve been on both sides of the aisle when it comes to business—as an entrepreneur in various ventures, including a marketing agency that went on to rank on the Inc. 500 and became a Top 25 agency in the U.S., and also as an investor who early invested in countless products in my industries (now blockchain and Web3) such as Circle, Consensys, Kraken, Discord and many lesser-known ones, to name just a few. And I’ve noticed something absolutely shocking when it comes to entrepreneurial ventures. It’s a key mistake that almost 98% of entrepreneurs are making.
As humans, it’s only natural to fall in love with people, pets, food and destinations. And in business, we are capable of falling in love with ideas themselves. The problem? Falling in love with your idea can be the most detrimental aspect of a fledgling business or startup.
In one case, I watched an entrepreneur burn countless amounts of money and relationships all in the name of being in love with—to their detriment—their idea. This idea was one that unfortunately not a single customer seemed to want and only sounded good in theory. Coupled with the startup founder’s mega-ego and obsession with building advanced tech (that, again, nobody actually wanted) ended in a deadly combination for a new company.
Now, don’t get me wrong, being obsessed and in love with an idea can also have its benefits. It can drive you to push harder than the person next to you if you truly believe in it and, importantly, if there are people who want that product or service. But when the market starts to send you obvious signs that it doesn’t want the product—say, for example, if you can’t even give the product away for free—then you should know you have a problem. It’s when you don’t recognize that your product has a problem or you become blind to true customer needs that you can’t adjust.
The great pivot is nothing to be ashamed of. I’ve pivoted various businesses and products when I realized my original vision didn’t line up with what customers actually wanted or needed. It’s when you get bullheadedly stuck and locked into your original vision that things tend to start going downhill.
You might think that the founders of some of the most now notorious tech, lifestyle and growth companies such as Uber and WeWork were very bullheaded and fought for their vision. This is true (both the founders are also now removed from their own companies), yet the companies did ultimately—at least in the case of Uber—work out for the better. However, there are a lot of examples of things that did not work out, though I won’t pick on any of them.
The solution? This is where all the things that are not development-related actually matter. Look back at Facebook. Why did it become a social media juggernaut? Well, it certainly wasn’t due to having the best, most advanced tech. In fact, at the time there were all sorts of competitors in that crowded market. The success of Facebook (at least early on) was not solely related to development. It managed to crack the code of what users actually wanted, pivoting many times from its original idea, rather than getting stuck in the trap of having the most advanced technology or some other fallacy.
“Marketing” can sometimes be a dirty word for startups and entrepreneurs, but really for no valid reason. Marketing can help us find a product-market fit and determine if people actually want the product we are building. Even as a marketing agency owner, I’ve let clients go that simply do not get this. At the end of the day, we all want to be involved—whether as a marketing agency or a startup team that builds products people want to use—and ultimately find their fit and user base. I hope a famous tech founder gets up on stage next and chants “marketing, marketing, marketing” until they are blue in the face. Then maybe more people will realize the best products and companies in the world, really, are a result of marketing juggernauts.
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FAIRFIELD, Conn., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HJ Sims (Sims), a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm founded in 1935, is pleased to announce the addition of four investment bankers, expanding its education finance team, which provides comprehensive capital planning, structure and execution for charter schools, public and private education systems and institutions.
Kaiti Wang joins Sims as Vice President in Education Finance providing charter school financing expertise and experience in credit analysis. Kaiti earned her bachelor's degree at the University of California, Berkeley, later working with S&P Global Ratings where she developed her public finance rating analysis experience. She served as Loan Officer with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and as Program Officer on the Spark Opportunity Grant Program to gain more direct involvement with helping charter schools meet their financial and facility goals.
Kyle Ficker joins Sims as Senior Associate, supporting the investment banking teams dedicated to Senior Living and Education Finance. Kyle attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he earned his degree in Economics. Having previously worked with Truist Securities, Kyle brings public finance expertise through skilled analysis of the many requirements to execute tax-exempt and taxable debt financings and fulfill capital planning engagements.
Shannon Falon joins Sims as Vice President further developing the Education Finance practice. She earned a degree in Public Policy from the University of Southern California and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Florida Business School. Recruited by Teach for America to educate high school students in mathematics, she later entered commercial banking before moving to the Equitable Facilities Fund where she helped the non-profit lender make facilities loans to dozens of charter schools. To date, Shannon has closed over $200 million in charter school loans, which help serve over 6,000 students a year.
Seth Wagner joins Sims as Senior Vice President on the investment banking team leading financings for the Senior Living and Education Finance practices. Seth graduated from Hampden Sydney College in Virginia with a degree in Economics and Business. Thereafter, Seth pursued a career in finance where he spent more than seven years with BB&T Capital Markets (now Truist Securities) in various progressive analyst, banking and leadership roles. To date, Seth has served in a leadership role on over 30 financing projects totaling more than $2 billion in financings.
"We welcome Kaiti, Kyle, Shannon, and Seth to the HJ Sims family, and look forward to growing our presence in education finance as we continue to expand our investment banking services with the collective industry knowledge and financing expertise that our new members bring. We also wish to support them as they strive to accomplish their goals," said Rich Harmon, Executive Managing Director and Head of the Education Finance Team at Sims.
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BEIJING (AP) — Tropical Storm Ma-on was gaining strength as it headed for Hong Kong and other parts of southeastern China on Wednesday after displacing thousands in the Philippines.
Several cities in Guangdong province suspended high-speed rail and ferry service and evacuated workers on offshore projects. The airport in Shenzhen, a Chinese tech center that borders Hong Kong, canceled all flights from 3 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday.
The Hong Kong Observatory raised its No. 8 signal Wednesday evening, warning that winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometers per hour or more were expected. A No. 8 signal is typically raised when a gale or storm is expected to hit Hong Kong.
The observatory also warned of flooding in low-lying areas and advised people to stay away from the shoreline, though Ma-on is not forecast to make a direct impact on the southern Chinese financial hub with its population of 7.4 million.
The storm is expected to make landfall around noon Thursday on the coast of Guangdong, about 200 kilometers (120 miles) southwest of Hong Kong, and weaken as it moves inland toward the Guangxi region, Yunnan province and northern Vietnam, China’s National Meteorological Center said on its website.
The storm’s arrival comes as many parts of central and western China are facing severe drought brought on by temperatures that broke records for August, withering crops and endangering drinking water supplies.
In the key agricultural province of Sichuan, cloud seeding is being used to try to promote rainfall. Hydropower plants that generate around 80% of the province’s electricity have operated at far-reduced capacity, forcing rolling brownouts and the cutting of factory work hours.
Ma-on weakened slightly after barreling across mountainous northern provinces in the Philippines, where at least three people were left injured by trees knocked down by the high winds. Classes were suspended and government offices closed in the capital Manila. | https://www.cbs42.com/hooked-on-science/ap-science/tropical-storm-ma-on-headed-for-southeastern-china/ | 2022-08-24T12:21:55Z | https://www.cbs42.com/hooked-on-science/ap-science/tropical-storm-ma-on-headed-for-southeastern-china/ | true |
A federal jury in Michigan convicted the men of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — in what the FBI called a domestic terrorism case. Prosecutors say they wanted to overthrow the government.
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A federal jury in Michigan convicted the men of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — in what the FBI called a domestic terrorism case. Prosecutors say they wanted to overthrow the government.
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Three transformational developments since Putin's war against Ukraine
Six months later, there is no end in sight to Putin's strategy of raining down hell on Ukraine
This week marks six months into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s barbaric war against Ukraine. Our CIA must be assessing with great concern the trajectory of the bloodiest land war in Europe since the Second World War, and its impact on Putin’s regime. The Kremlin’s propaganda machine has churned out a litany of pretexts for Putin’s "special military operation," but only to conceal that he is at war with democracy to defend his regime security, preserve his legacy, and set the stage for a successor to follow his monstrous path.
A Western-oriented Ukraine focused on economic and strategic integration with Europe and the U.S. is an existential threat to Putin’s kleptocratic autocracy. Nothing threatens Putin more than a democratic Ukraine, with its sizable Russian-speaking population, which would serve as a beacon of hope to the Russian citizens whose human rights Putin ruthlessly suppresses. Putin falsely labels Ukrainian democrats as "fascists" and deliberately conflates what scares him most – liberty, freedom, and democracy – with non-existent military threats. Painting Russia as a besieged fortress only he can defend, Putin dials back his propaganda machine to 1941 when the enemy was at the gates, and only Russia’s military and Intelligence Services could be counted on to defend the motherland.
The Pentagon reportedly assesses Russian forces have suffered at least 80,000 casualties and lost at least 4,000 armored vehicles. Putin is now relying on Wagner Group and other mercenaries to keep up the fight while his military has been forced to deploy Soviet era munitions and tanks because supplies have been seriously degraded and depleted.
But Putin’s propaganda is holding in spite of a poorly devised and executed battle plan, which failed to topple the Zelenskyy government and has resulted in a costly war of attrition. The West’s sanctions have been nowhere nearly potent enough to induce a change in Putin’s strategy. Russia’s energy exports this year have increased almost 40 percent to over $300 billion. NATO provision of military support has kept Ukraine in the fight but not been enough to turn the tide of the war.
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Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis only grows worse by the day as does the intensity of shocks to the global economy. And fighting at and around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant threatens another humanitarian catastrophe.
There are at least three key transformational developments resulting from Putin’s ghastly war, which indicate the Kremlin is poised to stay in the fight for the long haul and negotiate only on its own terms.
First, Biden administration officials have rightly emphasized the value of Finnish and Swedish NATO membership, which will make the alliance stronger and more able to defend against any future Russian aggression. But seeing the world through Putin’s twisted KGB eyes, we should expect the Kremlin to use this latest round of NATO expansion to bolster its claims of a NATO’s military threat to Russia, even though NATO is a defensive alliance. Putin’s goal is to spew his propaganda chimera to bolster his regime security.
Second, Putin has begun shifting Russia into China’s orbit as an economically subservient junior partner increasingly reliant on the Chinese market for its hydrocarbon exports. Even if for now Russia has been forced to rely on its own dwindling supplies of military equipment and Iranian drones, the signs of an increasingly close alliance are ominous. China and Russia stepped up their joint military exercises to boost their interoperability.
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Third, Putin has aggressively turned the screws on repressing domestic dissent while dialing up the Kremlin’s control over Russia’s intelligence services including by using FSB Chief of foreign intelligence Sergey Beseda, as a scapegoat for Russia’s intelligence failures at the start of the war. Russian Intelligence services have been cowered into telling Putin what he wants to hear rather than what he needs to know. They disseminate Putin’s propaganda, but they know the truth about the extent to which Putin’s war in Ukraine has degraded Russia’s economic, military and strategic position in the world.
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At this point however, there is no indication Putin’s inner circle believes that betting on Putin is a losing proposition. And that’s why there is no end in sight to Putin’s strategy of raining down hell on Ukraine, which sits on the geopolitical fault line between dictatorship and democracy.
The question then for the Biden administration is what additional policy measures will it undertake with the greatest alacrity in coordination with our NATO allies, favorably to change the trajectory and successful conclusion of this destructive and perilous war. | https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/three-transformational-developments-since-putin-war-against-ukraine | 2022-08-24T12:23:55Z | https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/three-transformational-developments-since-putin-war-against-ukraine | false |
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After about two months of rapid spread, San Francisco appears to be turning a corner on monkeypox, with early data showing the local epidemic may be slowing down.
The number of new cases reported each week hit a high of 143 the week of July 24 and has tapered each week since, first to 87 cases, then 54 and then, last week, to fewer than five, according to figures provided by the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
Because data for the past two weeks is preliminary, San Francisco health officials are reluctant to say for certain that the outbreak is receding. Still, a downward trajectory would be consistent with a slowdown of new cases reported in the United Kingdom, parts of Canada and New York City. Cases across California are also edging down, according to the Chronicle monkeypox tracker, which uses data from the California Department of Public Health.
“It is hopeful the way the numbers are shaping up,” said San Francisco Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip. “It’s certainly better than seeing case numbers double every week.”
Though officials and experts are cautious about calling the arc of the epidemic, they note that many people in high-risk groups have now been vaccinated and that some health care providers are reporting fewer patients needing hospital-level care.
Anecdotally, some of the people most likely to contract the virus seem to be modifying their behavior to avoid catching and spreading the disease, which is rarely fatal but can cause painful lesions.
Philip underscored that she’d like to see a consistent downward trend for at least three to four consecutive weeks — so far, it’s only been one week with complete data, and two additional weeks of preliminary data — before she’d feel comfortable calling it a definitive decline.
“Sometimes we believe a curve is going down and see it going back up again,” she said. “We see that with COVID. That’s another reason we’re cautiously optimistic but we need to watch closely before we make clear determinations.”
The concentration of monkeypox DNA detected at sewer sheds in and around San Francisco has been holding steady the past few weeks, which would be consistent with a leveling off of new cases. In contrast, earlier in the epidemic, there was a clear increase in concentration in the Southeast San Francisco treatment plant, in particular, which began to plateau in early August, said Alexandria Boehm, a Stanford civil and environmental engineering professor who co-leads the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network (SCAN). The network began as a way to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater and now also tracks influenza A, RSV and monkeypox.
While it’s uncertain the slowdown in new cases will continue, local infectious disease experts say it was expected that monkeypox infections would eventually taper and start to come down.
The epidemic has mostly spread through sexual networks of men who have sex with men — especially those with multiple sexual partners — so the community at highest risk is fairly well-defined, and there hasn’t been significant spillover to the general population outside those networks. Once those highest-risk individuals have either been infected or vaccinated, the virus runs out of people to target. Scientists believe that once someone is infected with monkeypox, they likely have long-lasting if not lifelong immunity.
“Once it finds all the people it’s going to infect, there’s no more people to infect,” said UCSF infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong. “It’s not gone away, but it’s finding fewer fresh blood, so to speak.”
There is also evidence that the highest-risk people have implemented behavioral changes, including reducing the number of their sexual partners, in light of the outbreak, said Dr. Abraar Karan, an infectious disease physician at Stanford who works at an HIV clinic.
“I talk to patients who identify as men who have sex with men, and they’ve indicated they’re well aware of the outbreak, are interested in getting vaccinated, and have reduced sexual contacts and exposures,” Karan said. “For populations who have dealt with HIV, they’re very well-versed in how devastating an outbreak can be and understanding the importance of risk-reducing activities.”
Chin-Hong, who’s been treating monkeypox patients, said anecdotally that the number of patients seeking care for the most severe cases seems to be decreasing.
“Two weeks ago we probably had the most people seeking treatment,” he said. “Last week and this week, there are still a fair number but not many. This week is probably the least I’ve seen for awhile.”
Chin-Hong said the apparent decline may be linked to the timing of large gay Pride events. The bulk of transmission may have occurred in late June when New York City and San Francisco held their annual Pride parties.
Even if the overall downward trend holds true, the virus will likely continue to circulate — especially among higher-risk populations like sex workers, homeless people, and groups in jails, prisons and potentially college campuses where sexual networks tend to be more active than in the general population, Karan said.
“I’m not surprised caseloads have come down, I expect that would happen as we focus resources on high-risk communities,” he said. “But I don’t think this is the end of the outbreak.”
Catherine Ho (she/her) is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: cho@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @Cat_Ho | https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/monkeypox-outbreak-17393559.php | 2022-08-24T12:24:43Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/monkeypox-outbreak-17393559.php | false |
Regarding “Newsom vetoes drug-use site bill” (Front Page, Aug. 23): Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto of a bill that would allow a pilot program for drug users to access a space to use drug under the supervision is shortsighted and does not serve the public health.
As executive director of the San Francisco Black Coalition on AIDS (now the Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness) in 1989, I supported Prevention Point, a clandestine needle exchange program in the city. And in 1992, I co-founded the Alameda County Exchange in Oakland, later incorporated at the HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County. At the time, both these initiatives, which were designed to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS, were controversial and illegal. Today, they are thriving organizations that have saved tens of thousands of lives.
In 2020, Gov. Newsom signed into law AB2077, which extended the pilot program that allows pharmacists to provide sterile needles and syringes to prevent spread of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C for another five years. He should do the same for the safe drug-use sites. Tens of thousands of lives are again at stake.
Teach truth about race
Regarding “Parental rights drive fuels school tensions” (Front Page, Aug. 22): The movement to eliminate discussion of systemic racism and critical race theory in our schools is truly frightening. Isn’t education all about developing critical thinking in young minds?
The silencing of the truthful discussion are really attacks on free speech, on education about the truthful history of race and racism in the U.S. and the experiences of people of color. Some of these opponents to teaching critical race theory in our schools are really white supremacists in disguise who pose the risk of creating future white supremacists.
We need our school boards and teachers to stand firm against these threats to students’ right to a fair, full and truthful education about their country.
Vote against gambling
The incessant commercials about Propositions 26 and 27 are overwhelming us all. Both sides are spending a fortune that could be better spent elsewhere. We don’t have to be coerced into choosing one or the other, as they imply. We could simply vote against them both.
Move the attention away from tribes, the homeless and out-of-state corporations; realign your thinking to the basic issue of increased gambling availability. Californians already have various ways and places to gamble, in person and online. Do we really need to increase betting outlets, especially if they negatively influence our minor kids?
Add a UC campus in S.F.
Regarding “Put UC in downtown S.F.” (Letters to the Editor, Aug. 22): I agree with Michael Gill’s letter, and I know this idea has been kicked around before, but I’m all for kicking it around again.
What a boon for San Francisco and the University of California. UC would be able to access the urban environment of the greatest city in the world. And San Francisco would be able to gain more access the greatest public university in the world.
As we already have UCSF in San Francisco, all we would need is a downtown campus of UCSF to complement the medical school campuses at Parnassus Heights and Mission Bay.
UCLA has both a medical school and an academic school. It’s time San Francisco does as well. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/newsom-veto-public-health-17393201.php | 2022-08-24T12:24:55Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/letterstotheeditor/article/newsom-veto-public-health-17393201.php | false |
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An illegal dirt road ripping through protected areas in the Brazilian Amazon is now just a few miles shy of connecting two of the worst areas of deforestation in the region, according to satellite images and accounts from people familiar with the area. If the road is completed it will turn a large area of remaining forest into an island, under pressure from human activity on all sides.
Environmentalists have been warning about just this kind of development in the rainforest for decades. Roads are significant because most deforestation occurs alongside them, where access is easier and land value higher.
On the east side of the new road is a massively-deforested area where Brazil's largest cattle herd, 2.4 million head, now grazes. This municipality of Sao Felix do Xingu is the country’s second-largest greenhouse gas emitter, thanks to deforestation, according to Climate Observatory, a network of environmental groups. It is roughly the size of Maine and has a population of 136,000.
To the west is an area where three years ago ranchers coordinated the burning of several swaths of virgin forest in an episode famously known as the Day of Fire. This municipality, larger than Maryland, is Brazil’s eighth-largest greenhouse gas emitter.
Wedged in between is the Xingu basin. The Xingu River that runs through it is one of the main tributaries of the Amazon River. It begins in the drier Cerrado biome, surrounded by tens of thousands of square miles of protected areas.
The Xingu River is home to several Indigenous peoples, who are now pressed on both sides by an onslaught of settlers who have built a large network of dirt roads and illegal airstrips. Experts said the stakes could not be higher.
The opportunities for new deforestation "in the center of the corridor of protected areas of the Xingu brings the risk of an irreversible breaking of the Amazon rainforest, dividing it into islands of degraded forest, which does not have the strength to resist climate change. We need to protect and maintain large forest corridors to sustain the resilience of the threatened biome,” Biviany Rojas, the program coordinator of Socio-Environmental Institute, a Brazilian non-profit, told the Associated Press.
Almost half of Brazil’s climate pollution comes from deforestation, according to Climate Observatory. The destruction is so vast now that the eastern Amazon, just east of Xingu basin, has ceased to be a carbon sink, or absorber, for the Earth and has converted into a carbon source, according to a study published in 2021 in the journal Nature.
“They come to deforest, to extract timber and to dig for gold,” Indigenous leader Mydjere Kayapo told the AP in a phone interview. His people, the Kayapo, have suffered invasions from loggers and gold miners, who contaminate rivers with mud and mercury, co-opt leaders and provoke internal division.
The new road was detected earlier this year. According to satellite images analyzed by a network of nonprofits called Xingu+ and reviewed by the AP, it is 27 miles (43 kilometers) long.
The road cuts through two ostensibly protected areas: Terra do Meio (Middle Earth) Ecological Station, a federal unit, and Iriri State Forest, managed by the state of Pará, famous for its deforestation rates.
From January to August, Terra do Meio alone lost 9 square miles (24 square kilometers) of forest, and Iriri lost 6 square kilometers (2 square miles) of rainforest along the illegal road. In July, Xingu+ reported the illegal road-building to Brazil’s attorney general.
The city of Novo Progresso is also west of the new road. In recent days, the city has been covered by thick smoke from wildfires, deliberately set. On Monday alone, satellite sensors picked up 331 outbreaks of fire in the municipality, according to monitoring from Brazil's National Institute for Space Research. August, which falls in the dry season, is typically the second worst month for both deforestation and fire.
Brazil's federal agency ICMBio, which manages protected areas, and Pará's secretary of environment, didn’t respond to AP emails seeking comment about the illegal road. These are the agencies responsible for protecting the areas flanking the road.
Under far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, the area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon has reached a 15-year high, according to official data. Prodes at the space agency said the national monitoring systems showed the Brazilian Amazon lost more than 5,000 square miles (13,200 square kilometers) of rainforest in the 12 months from Aug. 2020 to July 2021. New data is expected out by the end of the year.
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Botch will break your brain and inevitably cause you to break stuff. In the '90s and early 2000s, the Tacoma, Wash., band turned metallic hardcore into a dangerous game of daggers — sharp angles, twisted riffs and ferocious barks all somehow contained within moshably mathy grooves. Now, 20 years since its breakup — with several bands since formed (Minus the Bear, These Arms Are Snakes, Narrows) and joined (Russian Circles, Sumac) — Botch has returned with an absolute bruiser of a track.
Included on an upcoming reissue of We Are the Romans, the entirely new "One Twenty Two" feels like an old muscle car revved back to life. Dave Knudson's spindly-but-burly guitar riff anchors the chaos as the rhythm section (bassist Brian Cook and drummer Tim Latona) gives the anthemic stomp swaggering purpose. But it's that combination with Dave Verellen's fiery maw that returns Botch to its proper pioneering stead.
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Day One Beverages strengthens its advisory board with the appointment of beverage expert Thomas Salaba
VENICE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Day One Beverages, a natural CBD Sparkling Water and wellness brand, has appointed Thomas Salaba to its Board of Directors. Salaba, a 30-year veteran in the beverage business sector, brings extensive expertise in manufacturing, distribution, and retail strategy to Day One Beverages.
"We couldn't be more excited and honored to have Tom joining our team. Tom's prolific career at Anheuser-Busch and nearly 40 years of experience building beverage brands will support Day One's hyper-aggressive distribution and marketing goals. Tom's reputation in the industry speaks for itself and we both look forward to bringing this Golden Case opportunity to best-in-class distributors across the country," shares Chris Clifford, Founder & CEO of Day One Beverages.
To scale and elevate Day One Beverages, the brand has officially welcomed Salaba as a prominent advisory member who comes with experience within every discipline of the beverage industry, including a 25-year career at Anheuser-Busch, Inc. With decades of beverage experience, a rolodex of cultivated beverage industry relationships, and previous renowned mentors, including August A. Busch III and IV, Salaba brings forward a sharp and intense skillset to heighten Day One's brand vision, mission, and company-wide goals.
"I was drawn to Day One because I believe in the intrinsic benefits of CBD. The Day One CBD Sparkling Water is a refreshing way to deliver those benefits. Day One is a pioneer in CBD-infused beverages, and its growth will constitute the new 'golden case' in the beverage distribution network. I can't wait to engage potential distributors once again with a new category leader option," states Tom Salaba, the new member of Day One Beverage's Board of Advisory.
Day One is on a mission to democratize CBD, ensuring it's affordable, accessible, and delivered simply. Each 12oz can includes 20mg of CBD, zero calories, 0% sugar and 100% natural fruit juice, to deliver a balanced and refreshing sparkling citrus drink for any occasion. Day One Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit round out the brand's first flavors, with additional offerings planned in 2023. Day One is available with an SRP of $2.99 per 12oz can. Day One also offers 12-packs at $35.99 through their direct-to-consumer website DrinkDayOne.com. For additional information and to purchase, please visit DrinkDayOne.com and be sure to follow Day One on Instagram @DrinkDayOne.
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The platform assists users in HIPAA-compliant digital handoffs directly through EHR integration
BOSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I-PASS, the go-to method for reducing medical error and patient harm for hundreds of hospitals and healthcare providers nationwide, announced today that its eVIEW platform is now available across all major EHR vendors.
Developed by clinicians for clinicians, I-PASS provides a common, shared, and unified structure for verbal and written communication. The suite of solutions includes three core features, each supported through digital platforms—Learning, Measurement, and EHR Integration—making it easier for institutions to implement and reduce communication failures during patient handoffs. The I-PASS Bundle has prevented millions of major and minor harm events and is implemented in hundreds of institutions.
EHR users who implement the I-PASS eVIEW system will have access to a library of fully integrated and customizable transition templates covering 85 percent of major healthcare specialties, including emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, and more. The availability of eVIEW across major EHR vendors means written handoff templates can be quickly scaled to other care areas while accommodating the unique needs of different departments without the need for any additional IT resources.
"Every year, thousands of lives are impacted by adverse events caused by communication failures. By leveraging eVIEW's simple and efficient interface, clinicians can easily adopt and sustain the I-PASS method across their institutions, increasing reliability and patient safety," said Christopher Landrigan, MD, MPH, Co-Founder of the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute and Chief of General Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital.
EHRs play a critical role in providing important patient information. With the I-PASS eVIEW solution, providers can quickly enable routine, highly reliable handoffs of patient data efficiently and effectively. Functionality in every eVIEW template includes editable action and service lists, auto-populated data, easy integration into PDSA cycles, and standardized formats to enhance readability and printing optimization.
"Being available across major EHR vendors makes our solution even easier for healthcare organizations to adopt and to implement seamless care transitions that can help reduce communication errors and improve patient outcomes," said William Floyd, CEO of the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute. "The routine transition of knowledge shouldn't be difficult, nor should implementing a solution that works."
Implementation of the I-PASS handoff program has been associated with significantly reduced miscommunications, medical errors, and injuries due to medical errors for more than a decade. A 2021 Journal of Patient Safety study found that structured handoff programs like I-PASS can improve patient safety and reduce the substantial financial burden of medical malpractice claims.
I-PASS eVIEW is HIPAA-compliant and ensures PHI protection and security through a read-only interface.
For more information about implementing eVIEW or about additional EHR integrations, please email info@ipassinstitute.com.
The I-PASS Patient Safety Institute is a clinical leader in patient safety, enabling a standard of care for patient handoffs and closed-loop communication. Founded by clinicians in 2016, the I-PASS Institute leverages expert mentorship paired with technology and digital tools to scale the I-PASS methodology. The I-PASS Institute's solution, the I-PASS Bundle, consists of three core technical components—I-PASS Training, I-PASS Assessment and Improvement, and I-PASS eVIEW. When all three platforms are used in unison and with the guidance of an expert coach, institutions are able to reduce patient harm caused by miscommunication. Currently implemented in more than 100 institutions, the organization's clients span high-reliability organizations, from pediatrics and residency programs to nursing and transition of care with families. Learn more at www.ipassinstitute.com.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infusion for Health, a leading care management platform with a network of ambulatory infusion centers that cares for patients with complex and chronic conditions, today announced the appointment of Craig Mercer as Chief Financial Officer to scale its financial and operational performance while optimizing its resources. The company also announced four additional senior hires including Seema Siddiqui as President of Specialty Pharmacy; Bryan Breen as Head of Business Development; Rick Morales as Senior Vice President of Provider Engagement; and Megan Kelperis as Vice President of People Operations. The appointments follow a landmark year in which Infusion for Health raised funding to build a national platform led by Oak HC/FT.
Incoming Chief Financial Officer Craig Mercer brings significant financial and operational experience to Infusion for Health. He joins from Kadiant where he served as Chief Financial Officer. Before that, he spent more than thirteen years at McKesson Corporation in various roles, most recently as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations.
"I am excited to join Infusion for Health and support the company's inspiring mission to bring patients exceptional infusion therapy experiences and the best possible outcomes," said Mercer. "I look forward to working closely with the team to drive excellent operational and financial performance and efficiently utilize its resources to lower costs for patients, all of which the company is well positioned to deliver on."
Additional senior appointments include:
Seema joins Infusion for Health as President of Specialty Pharmacy to oversee the growth of its pharmacy programs and services to help patients better manage their conditions while delivering a best-in-class experience. Seema brings over 20 years of experience in the pharmacy industry in a variety of roles, most recently leading the successful start and growth of a cutting-edge healthcare technology company. Previously, Seema held multiple positions at Target Corporation within its pharmacy and healthcare division.
Bryan joins as Head of Business Development where he will lead the development of high-impact partnerships, focusing primarily on payers and physician groups. Bryan brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President at Optum where he deployed innovative value-based partnership models to reduce costs, engage physicians, and improve outcomes and the patient experience. Before that, he held various roles Anthem and Cisco Systems.
Rick joins as Senior Vice President of Provider Engagement where he will head sales and marketing. Prior to Infusion for Health, Rick spent 18 years at McKesson Corporation, including within The US Oncology Network where he held strategy, operations, and business development roles, leading launches into new markets and additional solutions to the service portfolio to meet customer needs.
Megan joins as Vice President of People Operations where she will develop and execute the people and culture strategy at Infusion for Health, focusing on talent management, development, and acquisition as well as strategic business partnerships. She brings over 10 years of HR experience at high-growth and startup organizations. Most recently, Megan was Vice President of Global Human Resources with The Beauty Health Company. Before that, she held roles in the medical device and technology spaces at Glaukos Corporation and Alphaeon.
"These key hires are a testament to Infusion for Health's growth and commitment to delivering exceptional care and outcomes to patients at lower costs," said Dan McCarty, Chief Executive Officer. "Craig, Seema, Bryan, Rick and Megan all bring robust industry experience and impressive track records that will drive Infusion for Health towards fulfilling our mission. I'm thrilled to welcome them to the team."
Infusion for Health offers an exceptional infusion therapy experience to adults and pediatric patients with chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Crohn's disease, arthritis, autoimmune deficiencies, and more. It's patient-centric model lowers the barriers to care while delivering an unparalleled experience in state-of-the-art facilities so that patients can live better lives. For more information, visit https://infusionforhealth.com/.
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Comfort Systems USA with ticker code (FIX) now have 3 analysts covering the stock with the consensus suggesting a rating of ‘Buy’. The target price ranges between 120 and 108 and has a mean target at 114. Given that the stocks previous close was at 102.62 this indicates there is a potential upside of 11.1%. The day 50 moving average is 92.19 and the 200 day moving average is 91.45. The company has a market cap of $3,641m. Visit the company website at: https://www.comfortsystemsusa.com
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Comfort Systems USA provides mechanical and electrical installation, renovation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services for the mechanical and electrical services industry in the United States. It engages in the design, engineering, integration, installation, and start-up of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems; and renovation, expansion, maintenance, monitoring, repair, and replacement of existing buildings. The company offers its services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as plumbing, piping and controls, off-site construction, electrical, monitoring, and fire protection. It serves building owners and developers, general contractors, architects, consulting engineers, and property managers in the commercial, industrial, and institutional MEP markets. Comfort Systems USA was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/comfort-systems-usa---consensus-indicates-potential-11.1-upside/4121079160 | 2022-08-24T12:34:39Z | https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/comfort-systems-usa---consensus-indicates-potential-11.1-upside/4121079160 | false |
- Comparable sales grew 3.8 percent year over year and 23.5 percent on a two-year basis, resulting in fifteenth consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth
- Net revenue of $1.48 billion increased 3.2 percent year over year
- Delivered net income of $13.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA1 of $142.0 million
- Earnings per share of $0.05, a decline of $0.23 from prior year; Adjusted Earnings Per Share1 of $0.19, a decline of $0.06 from prior year
- Updates full year guidance, with net revenue of $5.975 billion to $6.05 billion; Adjusted EBITDA1 of $580.0 million to $595.0 million and Adjusted Earnings Per Share1 between $0.77 and $0.81
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF), a complete partner in pet health and wellness, today announced its second quarter 2022 financial results.
In the second quarter of 2022, Petco delivered net revenue of $1.48 billion, up 3.2 percent versus prior year. Net income was $13.5 million or $0.05 per share compared to $75.1 million or $0.28 per share in the prior year. Adjusted Net Income1 was $49.7 million or $0.19 per share, compared to $67.5 million or $0.25 per share in the prior year.
"Q2 marks our 15th consecutive growth quarter, demonstrating that Petco's business and customers continue to grow, driven by the strength of our unique end-to-end health and wellness pet ecosystem," said Petco CEO Ron Coughlin. "Despite economic volatility, the pet category remains resilient and our 29,000 Petco Partners remain focused on improving the lives of countless pets and pet parents, working together and tangibly executing against our strategic priorities - including further expansion of our vet network and capabilities, continued mix shift towards premium products, the addition of over a hundred experiential fresh and frozen pantries in Pet Care Centers, and double-digit growth in recurring and loyalty customers."
Fiscal Q2 2022 Operating Results:
Comparisons are second quarter of 2022 ended July 30, 2022 versus second quarter of 2021 ended July 31, 2021 unless otherwise noted
Second quarter results reflect continued business and customer growth, and operational execution, while delivering on the promise of purpose driven performance.
- Net revenue increased 3.2 percent to $1.48 billion driven by comparable sales growth of 3.8 percent
- Net income decreased $61.7 million to $13.5 million or $0.05 per share, which was primarily impacted by a $55.4 million non-cash change in the fair value of one of the company's investments and $10.9 million of integration-related costs incurred related to the buyout of the company's veterinary joint venture, Thrive
- Adjusted Net Income1 decreased $17.8 million to $49.7 million or $0.19 per share
- Adjusted EBITDA1 decreased $13.1 million to $142.0 million
Fiscal 2022 Guidance:
Petco has updated its full year 2022 financial guidance.
For the full year, Petco now expects net revenue of $5.975 billion to $6.05 billion, with Adjusted EBITDA1 of $580.0 million to $595.0 million. It expects between $250 million and $275 million of capital expenditures, and Adjusted Earnings Per Share1 between $0.77 and $0.81. Full details can be found in the schedules below.
Earnings Conference Call Webcast Information:
Management will host an earnings conference call on August 24, 2022 at 8:30 AM Eastern Time to discuss the company's financial results. The conference call will be accessible through live webcast. Interested investors and other individuals can access the webcast, earnings release, earnings presentation, and infographic via the company's investor relations page at ir.petco.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the company's investor relations page through September 7, 2022 at approximately 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.:
Founded in 1965, Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. We've consistently set new standards in pet care while delivering comprehensive pet wellness products, services and solutions, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, which offer merchandise, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary clinics. Our complete pet health and wellness ecosystem is accessible through our pet care centers and digitally at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with Petco Love (formerly the Petco Foundation), an independent nonprofit organization, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for more than 6.6 million animals.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This earnings release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, concerning expectations, beliefs plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are not statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our fiscal year 2022 guidance. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "believes," "expects," "may," "intends," "will," "shall," "should," "anticipates," "opportunity," "illustrative", or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Although Petco believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct or that any forward-looking results will occur or be realized. Nothing contained in this earnings release is, or should be relied upon as, a promise or representation or warranty as to any future matter, including any matter in respect of the operations or business or financial condition of Petco. All forward-looking statements are based on expectations and assumptions about future events that may or may not be correct or necessarily take place and that are by their nature subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are outside the control of Petco. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the potential results or events discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those identified in this earnings release as well as the following: (i) increased competition (including from multi-channel retailers and e-Commerce providers); (ii) reduced consumer demand for our products and/or services; (iii) our reliance on key vendors; (iv) our ability to attract and retain qualified employees; (v) risks arising from statutory, regulatory and/or legal developments; (vi) macroeconomic pressures in the markets in which we operate including inflation; (vii) failure to effectively manage our costs; (viii) our reliance on our information technology systems; (ix) our ability to prevent or effectively respond to a privacy or security breach; (x) our ability to effectively manage or integrate strategic ventures, alliances or acquisitions and realize the anticipated benefits of such transactions; (xi) economic or regulatory developments that might affect our ability to provide attractive promotional financing; (xii) business interruptions and other supply chain issues; (xiii) catastrophic events, political tensions, conflicts and wars (such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine), health crises, and pandemics, including the potential effects that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and/or corresponding macroeconomic uncertainty could have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows; (xiv) our ability to maintain positive brand perception and recognition; (xv) product safety and quality concerns; (xvi) changes to labor or employment laws or regulations; (xvii) our ability to effectively manage our real estate portfolio; (xviii) constraints in the capital markets or our vendor credit terms; (xix) changes in our credit ratings; and (xx) the other risks, uncertainties and other factors identified under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Petco's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The occurrence of any such factors could significantly alter the results set forth in these statements.
Petco cautions that the foregoing list of risks, uncertainties and other factors is not complete, and forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Petco undertakes no duty to update publicly any such forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law, regulation or other competent legal authority.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The following information provides definitions and reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company has provided this non-GAAP financial information, which is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in this earnings release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release. The non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA and Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA, including Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA, is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) rules because it excludes certain amounts included in net income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it facilitates comparison of the current period performance with that of the comparable prior period. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA affords investors a view of what management considers to be Petco's core operating performance as well as the ability to make a more informed assessment of such operating performance as compared with that of the prior period.
Please see the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022 filed with the SEC on March 24, 2022 for additional information on Adjusted EBITDA. The tables below reflect the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for the thirteen weeks and trailing twelve months ended July 30, 2022 compared to the thirteen weeks and trailing twelve months ended July 31, 2021, respectively, as well as the twelve-month period ended January 29, 2022.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Petco common stockholders (Adjusted EPS) are considered non-GAAP financial measures under the SEC's rules because they exclude certain amounts included in the net income attributable to Petco common stockholders and diluted earnings per share attributable to Petco common stockholders calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are meaningful measures to share with investors because they facilitate comparison of the current period performance with that of the comparable prior period. In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS afford investors a view of what management considers to be Petco's core earnings performance as well as the ability to make a more informed assessment of such earnings performance with that of the prior period.
The tables below reflect the calculation of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for the thirteen weeks ended July 30, 2022 compared to the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2021.
Fiscal 2022 Guidance
Assumptions in the previously stated guidance include that economic conditions, currency rates and the tax and regulatory landscape remain generally consistent. Adjusted EPS guidance assumes approximately $90 million of interest expense, a 26 percent tax rate and a 267 million weighted average diluted share count. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures and have not been reconciled to the most comparable GAAP outlook because it is not possible to do so without unreasonable efforts due to the uncertainty and potential variability of reconciling items, which are dependent on future events and often outside of management's control and which could be significant. Because such items cannot be reasonably predicted with the level of precision required, we are unable to provide outlook for the comparable GAAP measures. Forward-looking estimates of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are made in a manner consistent with the relevant definitions and assumptions noted herein.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS Footnotes
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The United States is the second largest and fastest growing market in the no and low-alcohol category globally, but limited discoverability of where premium non-alcoholic and alcohol-free products are available has been holding people back from committing to change. According to data from the Better Without app, 53% of consumers would visit a venue more often if better alcohol-free options were available.
Better Rhodes, pioneers in the no and low-alcohol category, is breaking down a key barrier to discovering alcohol-free drinks and the places that sell them with the introduction of Places within the Better Without app. Already a popular feature in the United Kingdom, Places further enhances the app's usefulness as a destination for sober curious drinkers, allowing them to search for and locate products in nearby stores, venues and other alcohol-free retailers.
The feature is a major victory for adult beverage consumers looking to make a lifestyle change or anyone searching for local restaurants that are more inclusive of mindful drinking trends. Starting in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, Better Rhodes has plans to continue the feature rollout throughout the US, with Canada to follow soon after. As part of the launch, users will also be able to submit their own updates on locations or products, a new innovation aimed at empowering consumers and enhancing the community.
"Since we started this journey, Better Rhodes has been all about making alcohol-free approachable, educational, and accessible," said Daniel Stiller, CEO, Better Rhodes. "Our recent acquisition of the Better Without app moved us even further in that direction, and we're incredibly excited to bring this added layer of functionality and convenience to our growing community."
ABOUT BETTER RHODES: Founded by Chris Becker, Daniel Stiller and Dhimant Patel, Better Rhodes believes that all businesses and consumers should enjoy choice and selection when purchasing non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits. Inspired by the Old English meaning of 'clearing in the woods', Better Rhodes has created a rapidly growing, inclusive community built around empowering choice and striving for self-improvement. Better Rhodes believes that everyone who reaches 'the clearing' should be celebrated, regardless of how they got there or how long they stay. North America's leading destination for news, information, community and product availability, Better Rhodes is now the industry's leading seller of alcohol-free adult beverages.
For further information or to set up an interview with Better Rhodes CEO Daniel Stiller, please contact: SARAH ELLAM, YBIMC, 647-296-1879, sarah@ybimc.com
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Districts across the state can now use data from the i-Ready Assessment for Reading as part of a multi-tiered system of supports for early learners
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) recently named Curriculum Associates' i-Ready Assessment for Reading as an approved universal screener for early literacy. Now, districts across the state can use data from the online program as part of a multi-tiered system of supports for students in Grades K–3 as outlined by the state's Read to Succeed Act. Today, i-Ready serves more than 11 million students and approximately one-third of all students in Grades K–8 in the United States, including more than 80,000 students across Kentucky.
"Early screening is the first step to helping young learners on their path to reading success," said Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates. "The data from our i-Ready Assessment will help Kentucky educators understand where students are in their reading and develop a reading improvement plan, if needed, to help students meet reading goals."
As part of the Read to Succeed Act, all superintendents in the state must select at least one universal reading screener to administer to all students in Grades K–3 by January 1, 2023. Superintendents can choose from the approved list of screeners, all of which underwent a rigorous review by the KDE. KDE's approval process, which is guided by the National Center on Intensive Intervention at American Institutes for Research's Screening Tools Chart Rating System and the Institute for Education Sciences, examined measures for classification accuracy, reliability, validity, and representative sample.
i-Ready makes the promise of differentiated instruction a practical reality for teachers and students. It combines powerful assessments and rich insights with effective and engaging instruction in reading and mathematics to address students' individual needs.
The program's Diagnostic provides educators with actionable criterion-referenced and normative data to deliver impactful, equitable learning experiences. Teachers administer the Diagnostic at the beginning of the school year to chart a course for their instruction and to personalize i-Ready instructional paths. A midyear and end-of-year Diagnostic help students and teachers measure growth and engage together in data chats. Teacher-led and personalized instruction continues throughout the year to help students address unfinished learning and access grade-level content.
All i-Ready district partners have ongoing access to Curriculum Associates' award-winning customer service. This includes dedicated support via the company's Customer Service team, professional development experts, account managers, sales representatives, and Technical Support team, as well as access to the free customer service portal.
To learn more about the KDE approval of i-Ready, visit https://education.ky.gov/curriculum/conpro/engla/Pages/early_literacy_screening_assessments.aspx. To learn more about i-Ready, visit CurriculumAssociates.com/i-Ready.
Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates, LLC designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The company's products and outstanding customer service provide teachers and administrators with the resources necessary for teaching diverse student populations and fostering learning for all students.
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Grid Transition At Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - A paper released today by Travis Fisher, president and CEO of the Electricity Consumers Resource Council (ELCON), and Vincent Duane, a former senior vice president with PJM Interconnection and now a principal at Copper Monarch, LLC, attributed skyrocketing wholesale electricity costs in part to the design of wholesale electricity markets in place across two-thirds of the United States.
This design, which prices all electricity the same whether generated by fossil, nuclear or renewable generators, denies consumers the economic advantage of zero-marginal cost wind and solar generation.
Moreover, this market design deployed in independent system operators and regional transmission organizations may no longer meet the "just and reasonable" requirement of the Federal Power Act, the paper noted. The authors call on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to investigate.
ISO/RTOs run complex auctions resulting in a single clearing price paid to all electricity suppliers – a price established by the highest offer taken to meet demand in the market. The marginal supplier, and its offer, sets a price paid to the entire supply stack. What this means in real terms, is that consumers in many peak hours this summer are buying solar and wind electricity that costs little to produce at the price of the most expensive fossil plant operating on the margin.
"Containing electricity costs remains a top priority of ELCON, and greater scrutiny of how these wholesale markets impact the cost of electricity is a critical component of that effort," Fisher said. He noted that, more than a year ago, ELCON sent a letter to Congress urging an independent study to assess the impact on consumers of wholesale markets, especially given new developments such as wholesale market expansion, clean energy goals and electrification. To date, federal oversight and regulatory organizations such as the U.S. Government Accountability Office and FERC have sidestepped ELCON's request.
"In ISO/RTOs, paying all suppliers a single clearing price is grounded in an ideology that treats electricity as a fungible commodity notwithstanding operational and performance attributes that vary widely across generator types. This design choice results in consumers in ISO/RTO regions paying more for wind and solar electricity than they should." Duane said.
Fisher added, "when out-of-market payments to favored resources total $370 billion in a single Congressional action, as in the Inflation Reduction Act, scrutiny of market results becomes even more important. The focus now should be on the best way to mitigate the consumer impact from the kind of high-price havoc seen recently in European and Australian wholesale markets."
Electricity consumers face tremendous cost pressure as economies transition to meet decarbonization goals. As policymakers grapple with electricity affordability in the face of this systemic shock, they should examine the obscure but important rules that establish wholesale electricity prices. In this regard, the essay points to Great Britain, where both lawmakers and environmentalists have questioned whether and how to "uncouple" the price of low-cost renewable electricity from the high natural gas prices that fuel the combined or simple cycle plants of the marginal supplier.
Similarly, in the United States,"FERC and its overseers in Congress should be asking why we persist in paying a single clearing price to all electricity producers in ISO/RTOs," the paper emphasized. "Asking competitive markets to recalibrate given changed circumstances and to develop a pricing regime that is fairer to consumers and producers in ISO/RTO regions – not to mention more reflective of operational realities – is asking to improve these markets, not repudiate them." This inquiry lies at the very core of FERC's statutory duties.
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Inspire Investing, the world's largest provider of biblically responsible ETFs, has just launched the Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF trading under the ticker FDLS.
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspire Investing, a leading biblically responsible investing firm, has just launched the Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF, trading under the ticker FDLS. This is Inspire's 9th fund launch, building on the success of their previous biblical ETFs and continuing their aggressive effort to advance the biblically responsible investing (BRI) movement.
With an expense ratio of 0.85%, FDLS is a faith-based ETF comprised of 100 high-quality, biblically aligned companies seeking growth and momentum purchased at a reasonable price. FDLS utilizes the Inspire Impact Score methodology to seek out some of the most inspiring, biblically aligned companies in the world, applying a faith-based perspective in seeking out businesses that are a blessing to their customers, communities, workforce, and the world.
FDLS seeks to replicate investment results that generally correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index. For more information on the Inspire Fidelis Multi-Factor ETF, visit https://www.inspireetf.com/fdls.
Here is what Inspire CEO, Robert Netzly, had to say about the launch, "By the grace of God, even in this tumultuous market, we have continued to see an increase in demand for faith-based investments. Today, we are excited to expand our product menu again and bring the Fidelis strategy from Wallick Investments to the masses through an ETF. This launch provides a new option for investors and advisors looking to incorporate factor investing into their biblically aligned portfolios."
The Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index methodology utilizes a factor-based scoring methodology that ranks companies based on quality, value, and momentum characteristics. The securities in the index range from large (minimum 40% allocation) to small-or mid-cap companies with at least $250 million market cap (maximum 60% allocation). Sector and industry rules are in place to ensure continued diversification.
The index scoring methodology includes 16 criteria for Quality (including biblical values, profitability, financial health, and growth), 7 criteria for Momentum (including relative price strength and EPS revisions), and 8 criteria for Value (including price-to-value ratios, dividends, and volatility). The total criterion for Quality, Value, and Momentum factors are essentially evenly weighted (34%, 33%, and 33%, respectively).
The index is managed by Wallick Investments, LLC, a firm founded in 2005 that focuses on strategic moral investing. Wallick Investments is a nationally ranked registered investment advisory firm specializing in separately managed accounts (SMA's). Wallick designs and manages separate account portfolios using thoroughly researched proprietary processes that are repeatable, systematic, unemotional, and have stood the test of time.
Inspire is a leading provider of biblically responsible investments managing over $2 billion in assets under management (as of 8/16/2022), and creator of the globally recognized Inspire Impact Score™ which is used by investors around the world to measure the biblical alignment of their investments according to Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) principles.
Inspire ranked in the "Top 50 fastest growing RIA firms" by FA Magazine for the past three years in a row and was recognized in The Financial Times "Americas' Fastest Growing Companies" 2021 and 2022 report, as well as the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America three years running. Inspire also donates 50% or more of its net corporate profits to support impactful ministry projects around the globe through its Give50 Program. To learn more, visit www.inspireinvesting.com.
Important Risk Information:
There is no guarantee that the Funds will achieve their objective, generate positive returns, or avoid losses. Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information, visit www.inspireetf.com. Read it carefully.
The Inspire ETFs are distributed by Foreside Financial Services LLC., Member FINRA. Inspire and Foreside Financial Services LLC are not affiliated. Investment advisory services offered through Inspire Investing, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC.
The Fund is not actively managed and the Adviser will not sell shares of an equity security due to current or projected underperformance of a security, industry or sector, unless that security is removed from the Index or the selling of shares of that security is otherwise required upon a rebalancing of the Index as addressed in the Index methodology.
The Fund invests its assets in securities with an Inspire Impact Score® of zero or higher which are screened for security's alignment with biblical values and the positive impact the issuing company has on its customers, communities, workforce and the world. As a result of its strategy, the Fund's exclusion of securities of certain issuers for nonfinancial reasons may cause the Fund to forgo some market opportunities available to funds that do not use these criteria. The value of investments in larger companies may not rise as much as smaller companies, or larger companies may be unable to respond quickly to competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes.
The value of investments in larger companies may not rise as much as smaller companies, or larger companies may be unable to respond quickly to competitive challenges, such as changes in technology and consumer tastes. The Fund is a new ETF with a limited history of operations for investors to evaluate.
Inspire Investing, LLC and Wallick Investments, LLC are not affiliated.
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The Nation's First Minority-Owned, Publicly Traded Credit Bureau & Lending Corp
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/PRNewswire/ --
-- At this time in which the credit monitoring and reporting industry is increasingly failing consumers, accounting for one-third of complaints with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), and ECRID Credit and ECRID Lending Corp., have joined forces to make certain that those in the HBCU Community and many others who have disproportionately been ill-served by credit and lending entities, reap the tremendous benefit of ECRID. As the nation's first minority-owned, publicly traded (ECDD) credit bureau (
), ECRID valuates the creditworthiness of its members through its own ECRID Credit Report and ECRID Lending Report. Its valuations look at whole credit life experiences of its members, in determining creditworthiness. This substantially expands
those who can access credit needed
for such things as home ownership, and business creation.
NAFEO is the only membership and advocacy association for all 106 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 80 Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). These institutions are located in 22 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. They represent more than 700,000 students, 72,000 faculty, and 1,000,000 alumni, worldwide. NAFEO members are public, private, and land-grant, two-year, four-year, graduate and professional institutions. HBCUs have a $1.5B short-term economic impact. HBCUs are responsible for graduating disproportionate percentages of those who account for $1.3T in black buying power, and keeping dollars in the black communities longer.
Attorney Lezli Baskerville, President & CEO of NAFEO stated, "NAFEO is excited to have entered a partnership with ECRID, a publicly traded (ECDD) minority-owned, second chance credit bureau. ECRID entered the credit bureau space heretofore dominated by Equifax, Experion, and Trans Union. We welcome a minority-owned company into the credit bureau space. As with so many of today's college graduates, recent graduates of HBCUs struggle to secure mortgages upon completing college in part because of today's cost of college and post-graduate education, and also because roughly two-thirds of HBCUs students are from families with households of $25,000 or less. HBCUs, nonetheless are proven to be the most effective pipeline for moving back and other diverse students into the middle class by their 30s. ECRID will offer these distinguished scholars and others, another option for proving creditworthiness that will enable them to invest in a house and begin generating wealth."
Mr. Cleveland Gary, Founder & CEO of ECRID, and a former NFL player expressed his vision for the NAFEO HBCU-PBI ECRID alliance, thus: "For many years, we've worked hard to create a custom-made wealth building platform that would transform the lives of under resourced persons. The HBCU partnership with ECRID will create an economic shift that promotes wealth building. ECRID will be a major provider of loans and attendant services to the 700,000 plus students enrolled in HBCUs and PBIs and the nearly 1,000,000 HBCU and PBI alumni. ECRID will be the first-choice provider of services to the HBCU alumni and their family members who have graduated from the 106 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 80 Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) that are members of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education. And what a privilege it is for me, a former NFL player, who studied economics and finance in college and on Wall Street, to put these facets of my life's experiences to work assisting in leveling the credit and lending fields, and assisting others in wealth-building."
ECRID will support HBCU students, faculty, alumni, and other diverse persons in responsibly borrowing, building and sustaining flourishing businesses, purchasing homes and laying a solid foundation for wealth building.
About ECRID
ECRID came to market to transform the financial lives of every American who needs a second chance of becoming credit worthy. The company has created an innovative fintech platform providing opportunity for individuals and families to regain their financial footing and build wealth in spite of a past bankruptcy, judgement, collections or lien. Second chances have been created to get each ECRID Member financially healthy through this new Innovative fintech platform.
About NAFEO
The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) is the nation's only national membership association of all of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Founded in 1969, by the presidents and chancellors of HBCUs and other equal educational opportunity institutions, NAFEO is a one-of-a-kind membership association representing the presidents and chancellors of the public, private, independent, and land-grant, two-year, four-year, graduate and professional, HBCUs and PBIs.
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Grid Transition At Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - A paper released today by Travis Fisher, president and CEO of the Electricity Consumers Resource Council (ELCON), and Vincent Duane, a former senior vice president with PJM Interconnection and now a principal at Copper Monarch, LLC, attributed skyrocketing wholesale electricity costs in part to the design of wholesale electricity markets in place across two-thirds of the United States.
This design, which prices all electricity the same whether generated by fossil, nuclear or renewable generators, denies consumers the economic advantage of zero-marginal cost wind and solar generation.
Moreover, this market design deployed in independent system operators and regional transmission organizations may no longer meet the "just and reasonable" requirement of the Federal Power Act, the paper noted. The authors call on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to investigate.
ISO/RTOs run complex auctions resulting in a single clearing price paid to all electricity suppliers – a price established by the highest offer taken to meet demand in the market. The marginal supplier, and its offer, sets a price paid to the entire supply stack. What this means in real terms, is that consumers in many peak hours this summer are buying solar and wind electricity that costs little to produce at the price of the most expensive fossil plant operating on the margin.
"Containing electricity costs remains a top priority of ELCON, and greater scrutiny of how these wholesale markets impact the cost of electricity is a critical component of that effort," Fisher said. He noted that, more than a year ago, ELCON sent a letter to Congress urging an independent study to assess the impact on consumers of wholesale markets, especially given new developments such as wholesale market expansion, clean energy goals and electrification. To date, federal oversight and regulatory organizations such as the U.S. Government Accountability Office and FERC have sidestepped ELCON's request.
"In ISO/RTOs, paying all suppliers a single clearing price is grounded in an ideology that treats electricity as a fungible commodity notwithstanding operational and performance attributes that vary widely across generator types. This design choice results in consumers in ISO/RTO regions paying more for wind and solar electricity than they should." Duane said.
Fisher added, "when out-of-market payments to favored resources total $370 billion in a single Congressional action, as in the Inflation Reduction Act, scrutiny of market results becomes even more important. The focus now should be on the best way to mitigate the consumer impact from the kind of high-price havoc seen recently in European and Australian wholesale markets."
Electricity consumers face tremendous cost pressure as economies transition to meet decarbonization goals. As policymakers grapple with electricity affordability in the face of this systemic shock, they should examine the obscure but important rules that establish wholesale electricity prices. In this regard, the essay points to Great Britain, where both lawmakers and environmentalists have questioned whether and how to "uncouple" the price of low-cost renewable electricity from the high natural gas prices that fuel the combined or simple cycle plants of the marginal supplier.
Similarly, in the United States,"FERC and its overseers in Congress should be asking why we persist in paying a single clearing price to all electricity producers in ISO/RTOs," the paper emphasized. "Asking competitive markets to recalibrate given changed circumstances and to develop a pricing regime that is fairer to consumers and producers in ISO/RTO regions – not to mention more reflective of operational realities – is asking to improve these markets, not repudiate them." This inquiry lies at the very core of FERC's statutory duties.
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., (NYSE: CCO) announced today that Scott Wells, CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., is scheduled to participate in the fireside chat session at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 3 p.m., Pacific Time. A live audio webcast will be available on Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings' investor website at www.investor.clearchannel.com and will be available for replay on the website for 30 days.
About Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. ("CCOH") (NYSE: CCO) is at the forefront of driving innovation in the out-of-home advertising industry. Our dynamic advertising platform is broadening the pool of advertisers using our medium through the expansion of digital billboards and displays and the integration of data analytics and programmatic capabilities that deliver measurable campaigns that are simpler to buy. By leveraging the scale, reach and flexibility of our diverse portfolio of assets, we connect advertisers with millions of consumers every month across more than 500,000 print and digital displays in 25 countries.
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Dental/medical data integration holds promise for improved oral-systemic health.
Move ushers in a new era of dentist-physician relationship and underscores the importance of understanding the Mouth-Body Connection®
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), one of the country's leading dental support organizations, announces it has fully deployed Epic, the most widely used comprehensive electronic health records system in the United States, into 100% of its supported dental practices. Currently supporting almost 900 dental practices and growing, PDS is the world's first organization of its kind to enable dental and medical data integration, which holds the promise for improved patient health.
As the single largest commitment of time, energy, and resources for any single project in the history of PDS, even as the COVID-19 pandemic gained traction in early 2020, the decision was made to proceed with deployment to its supported practices, with the first launch occurring in April of that year.
Implementing Epic into all practices supported by PDS illustrates its unwavering commitment to changing the way the dental and medical professions are connected. "Oral healthcare is a critical component of overall health, and this investment has enabled our supported clinicians and their patients to more fully participate in the promise of a seamless, comprehensive healthcare system focused on whole-body health," said Stephen E. Thorne IV, Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services.
In just over two years, PDS successfully converted over 9.7 million patient records from its existing practice management software to Epic, spent 16,000 hours training almost 14,000 team members and clinicians, integrated the new software with existing human resources, revenue cycle management, and financial systems, and completed deployment to over 885 individual supported practices across 25 states.
Epic holds more than 250 million patients' current electronic health records. The system is used by leading hospitals, healthcare systems and medical schools, which rely on the company's unique software to manage the patient's health journey. A number of dental schools have also begun transitioning their systems to Epic for this reason.
"Whether the patients of PDS' supported practices go to the dentist's office, a clinic, or a hospital, their providers can now review their dental history along with the rest of their medical history from one record in Epic," said Judy Faulkner, Founder and CEO of Epic. "Our collaboration with PDS supports the connection between dental and medical care, creating a more comprehensive approach to health."
Integrating a powerful health record system into a nationwide dental support organization holds the promise for improved oral-systemic care, as PDS' supported clinicians can now digitally share important health information about their patients with other healthcare professionals, closing care gaps, reducing duplication and promoting better overall health.
Other benefits of Pacific Dental Services' Epic deployment include:
- Seamless viewing and understanding of patient data, including patient visits, lab results, prescriptions, and more
- Creating more thorough treatment plans by understanding the effect oral health has on systemic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, and more
- Early identification of diseases, such as diabetes, based on changes in gum and oral health, leading to stronger collaboration with medical providers and improved patient outcomes
- Helping supported dentists and their teams build trust with their patients and more fully participate in an integrated healthcare system
- Enabling patients to view their acute health, primary health, and dental health history all in one place. By accessing their own health information through Epic's MyChart patient portal, patients can also communicate with providers, schedule appointments, request prescription refills, and more.
This milestone also illustrates to patients that visiting the dentist is an important component of overall healthcare, particularly as collaboration and coordinated care between medical and dental providers becomes the norm.
As part of its effort to revolutionize healthcare and advocate for better collaboration between medical and dental professionals, one of the main challenges PDS faced was compartmentalized health data, where records are only accessible to providers on the same platform. To combat this, PDS collaborated with Epic as its vanguard partner in the dental space over four years ago to enhance and optimize Epic's dental module, Wisdom, to better support a nationwide organization.
The benefits of this momentous effort were immediately seen. Right away, PDS' supported dental professionals found integrated health records provided a better understanding of their patients' overall health, resulting in more effective treatment plans. It also helped empower their patients to take more ownership of their health, as they were able to better connect their oral health with their overall health.
This unique partnership furthers PDS's goal to educate others on the link between their oral health and overall health – what PDS and its supported practices call The Mouth-Body Connection®. Research shows that harmful bacteria and inflammation in the mouth can indicate and even cause systemic conditions throughout the body. Periodontal disease has been connected to systemic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, pre-term/low-weight births, cancer and more. Conversely, the link is often bi-directional. Many systemic diseases, conditions and even medications can affect a patient's oral health.
"We have long promoted the Mouth-Body Connection® as an essential understanding of systemic patient care. By enhancing the collaboration between dental and medical professionals, the integration of Epic into all of our practices puts our central philosophy into motion," said Thorne. "We pride ourselves in investing in the best tools, systems and advanced, proven technology available, and partnering with a world-class operation like Epic underscores our commitment to whole-body health."
About Pacific Dental Services
Founded in 1994, Pacific Dental Services® (PDS) is one of the country's leading dental support organizations, providing supported autonomy that enables dentists to concentrate on clinical excellence and the highest levels of cost-effective comprehensive patient care. PDS originated the Private Practice+® model to enable dentists to focus on their passion: serving patients. PDS also pioneered the concept of Modern Dentistry so that dentists are equipped to combine advances in the latest technology with the best operational practices and procedures, highly skilled support staff and a commitment to ongoing training and education. PDS continues to grow, with more than 885 supported dental offices across the United States. PDS has been on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America 14 times. PDS-supported dentists aim to be the provider of choice in all the markets they serve and to develop Patients for Life™. For more information, visit us at pacificdentalservices.com or follow us on Facebook: @pacificdentalservices, Instagram: @pacific.dental, LinkedIn: @pacific-dental-services, Twitter: @pacificdental, and YouTube: @pacificdentaltv.
Epic, Wisdom, and MyChart are registered trademarks of Epic Systems Corporation.
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Earnings to be announced by the Company before the market opens on August 29, 2022
TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Think Research Corporation (TSXV: THNK) (OTC: THKKF) ("Think" or the "Company"), a company focused on transforming healthcare through digital health software solutions, today announced that it will release its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022 before the market opens on August 29, 2022.
Think's financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis will be available under the Company's profile on SEDAR and on the Company's website as of 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Management will hold a conference call on August 29, 2022 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time hosted by CEO Sachin Aggarwal and interim CFO John Hayes with a Q & A session to follow.
Toronto: 416-764-8659
North American Toll-free: 1-888-664-6392
Conference ID: 61386443
Webcast: https://app.webinar.net/y5Ag9m7L36M
A transcript of the call will be posted on the Company's website at www.thinkresearch.com within 48 hours of the call.
Think Research Corporation is an industry leader in delivering knowledge-based digital health software solutions. The Company's focused mission is to organize the world's health knowledge so everyone gets the best care. Its evidence-based healthcare technology solutions support the clinical decision-making process, standardize care, to facilitate better health care outcomes. The Company gathers, develops, and delivers knowledge-based solutions globally to enterprise clients including hospitals, health regions, health care professionals, and / or governments. Think licenses its solutions to over 13,000 facilities for over 300,000 primary care, acute care, and long-term care doctors, nurses and pharmacists that rely on the content and data provided by Think to support their practices. Millions of patients and residents annually receive better care due to the essential data that Think produces, manages and delivers. Visit www.thinkresearch.com
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Award Winning Air-Dried Meat Snacks Brand to Raise Awareness of Organization Providing Educational Scholarships to Impacted Families
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryve Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNAX), the premium air-dried meat snacks brand conquering the intersection of healthy and convenient, is proud to announce its partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides academic scholarships to the children and spouses of America's fallen and disabled service members. Folds of Honor pays tribute to the sacrifice of America's heroes by allowing their legacy to live on through their families through educational scholarships, partnering with brands such as Stryve Foods in order to achieve the goals that allow for academic pursuits.
Since 2007, over 35,000 scholarships have been awarded for K-12 and higher education, with 91% of donated funds going directly to scholarships. Folds of Honor has previously partnered with major brands such as Rite Aid, Budweiser, Quick Trip, Major League Baseball, Delta Airlines, and has had the support of George W. Bush, Larry the Cable Guy, and Dierks Bentley. Stryve Foods is supporting Folds of Honor by displaying the patriotic badge across Stryve Foods packaging. Stryve Foods products, which can be found at retailers and major grocery stores nationwide, will proudly display the badge in a commitment to increase awareness in support of a worthy cause so that the families of fallen and disabled service members will have access to academic funding.
"Folds of Honor is proud to team up with Stryve Foods," said Lt. Col Dan Rooney. "We believe this partnership will bring great awareness to the mission of Folds of Honor and aid in increasing the scholarship funding available to the families of American heroes. Together we will honor the legacy of the fallen and injured by paving a brighter future."
"Our mission at Stryve Foods has always been about expanding the meat snack category with better for you options while setting a new, higher standard of taste," said Chris Boever, Chief Executive Officer of Stryve Foods. "The standard to which we hold our products lends into how we align with other brands and organizations, especially those in support of worthy causes. Our partnership with Folds of Honor truly is an honor, as this will allow Stryve Foods to give back and showcase the important work such an organization is putting forth in the community."
For more information on Folds of Honor and to support the organization furthering the legacy of fallen and disabled American service members through educational scholarships, please visit www.foldsofhonor.org. For more information on Stryve Foods, please visit www.stryve.com.
Stryve Foods is an emerging healthy snacking company on a mission "to help Americans snack better and live happier, better lives." Offering delicious, convenient, and nutritious meat snacks, Stryve Foods' current brand portfolio consists of air-dried meat products which are marketed under Stryve Snacks, Kalahari Snacks, and Vacadillos. Stryve Foods uses an all-natural, centuries old process of air-drying meat, which originated in South Africa, to ensure that each bite of Biltong is full of flavor, while simultaneously tender. Unlike beef jerky, Stryve Foods' all-natural air-dried Biltong products are made of beef and spices, contain zero grams of sugar, and are free of monosodium glutamate (MSG), gluten, nitrates, nitrites, and preservatives. Stryve Snacks, Kalahari Snacks and Vacadillos are available online and nationwide in select convenience stores and retail locations. For more information on Stryve Foods, please visit www.stryve.com.
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Unless you are going only by statistical projections, there is a bit of art to creating fantasy football ranks. That’s because a decision to place Player X in at Draft Position Y involves an amorphous combination of deciding on his most likely performance and assessing how great and reasonably attainable his upside is.
In many cases, it’s evaluating potential that leads to grouping players into tiers. For instance, I don’t think the likeliest outcome is for Justin Fields to greatly outscore Matt Ryan — who is ranked just one spot behind Fields but is slotted in a lower tier. I do think the Bears quarterback’s running ability gives him a much better chance of finishing in the top 12 at his position, and that’s the separator.
The biggest benefit of using tiered rankings during a draft, though, is to help decide when to take players from different positions. I spell it out more in my 2020 and 2021 introductions to this annual piece, but the main point is that tiers are a useful way of trying to extract value and avoid opportunity-cost mistakes at every pick.
Note that my rankings default to half-PPR — points-per-reception — scoring, so you may want to adjust certain players up or down based on expected targets and touchdowns in the passing game if your draft’s format is full-PPR or standard.
Quarterbacks
Tier 1
Josh Allen, Bills
It’s not that I think Allen is vastly superior to the next group of guys. It’s more the question: Would you ever draft any QB ahead of him this year? Answer: No, you would not. Therefore, he stands alone.
Tier 2
Patrick Mahomes II, Chiefs; Lamar Jackson, Ravens; Justin Herbert, Chargers; Jalen Hurts, Eagles; Kyler Murray, Cardinals
Including Allen, we have a “Big 6” of QBs whose chances at elite production distance them from the rest of the pack. Analysts have this group ordered in all sorts of different ways, with some uncertainty surrounding the Kansas City offense this season, Mahomes is often placed closer to the back than the front.
Tier 3
Joe Burrow, Bengals; Trey Lance, 49ers; Russell Wilson, Broncos; Dak Prescott, Cowboys; Tom Brady, Buccaneers
If you miss out on the top two groups, or simply prefer to wait on the position, it’s nice to know that these signal-callers have the receiving firepower to complement their considerable skills. Lance is definitely a wild card, but even if his passing is hit-or-miss, his projected rushing should ensure a steady stream of fantasy points.
Tier 4
Derek Carr, Raiders; Aaron Rodgers, Packers; Kirk Cousins, Vikings; Matthew Stafford, Rams
OK, you reallllly waited at QB and just want a nice, safe pick to keep you afloat at the position. These accomplished veterans won’t give you much on the ground, but they can be trusted to orchestrate effective passing attacks.
Tier 5
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars; Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins; Jameis Winston, Saints; Justin Fields, Bears
We’re getting younger and more exciting here, but also more unproven. If you are in a two-QB or superflex league, you would do well to get your second quarterback no later than this point.
Tier 6
Matt Ryan, Colts; Mac Jones, Patriots; Carson Wentz, Commanders; Daniel Jones, Giants; Ryan Tannehill, Titans; Zach Wilson, Jets; Baker Mayfield, Panthers; Davis Mills, Texans; Jared Goff, Lions
Major upside is a scarce commodity in this tier, but it’s a good bet that at least one of these players will have a much better season than expected. Jones was a trendy pick in that regard before concerning reports began emerging from the Giants’ training facility.
Tier 7
Marcus Mariota, Falcons; Mitch Trubisky, Steelers; Geno Smith, Seahawks; Kenny Pickett, Steelers; Jacoby Brissett, Browns; Drew Lock, Seahawks; Malik Willis, Titans; Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers; Tyler Huntley, Ravens; Tyrod Taylor, Giants; Desmond Ridder, Falcons; Gardner Minshew II, Eagles; Jordan Love, Packers; Sam Darnold, Panthers; Case Keenum, Bills; Deshaun Watson, Browns
The other QBs are either starters with major job-security issues, or intriguing backups. If Willis gets on the field for any reason, his rushing ability gives him a shot to make an immediate fantasy impact. A much-needed trade could greatly improve Garoppolo’s outlook. Watson’s 11-game suspension makes him essentially undraftable in one-QB leagues.
Running backs
Tier 1
Christian McCaffrey, Panthers; Jonathan Taylor, Colts
I’m pro-McCaffrey here, but I would never dissuade anyone from opting for Taylor. Either way, they are the clear choices atop the running back ranks.
Tier 2
Austin Ekeler, Chargers; Saquon Barkley, Giants; Dalvin Cook, Vikings; D’Andre Swift, Lions; Najee Harris, Steelers
These are the rest of the RBs I would consider drafting in Round 1. As you can see, I’m taking an aggressive approach to Barkley, who is still just 25, will be on the field in all situations for New York and has generated glowing camp reports about his regained burst following two injury-marred seasons.
Tier 3
Javonte Williams, Broncos; Aaron Jones, Packers; Derrick Henry, Titans; Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers; Alvin Kamara, Saints; Joe Mixon, Bengals
I see these backs as excellent options in Round 2, and any of them (cough, cough, Henry, cough) could easily make me look foolish for not ranking him higher.
Tier 4
Nick Chubb, Browns; James Conner, Cardinals; Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars; AJ Dillon, Packers; J.K. Dobbins, Ravens; Breece Hall, Jets; Cam Akers, Rams; Tony Pollard, Cowboys; Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys; David Montgomery, Bears
All these players have the look of high-end RB2s, not that they’ll all get there, of course. As for ranking Pollard ahead of Elliott — remember what I was saying about upside?
Tier 5
Elijah Mitchell, 49ers; Chase Edmonds, Dolphins; Cordarrelle Patterson, Falcons; Devin Singletary, Bills; Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots; Rashaad Penny, Seahawks; Miles Sanders, Eagles; Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs; Dameon Pierce, Texans; Kareem Hunt, Browns
There are greater concerns here about how extensive these backs’ roles will be for their respective offenses. They should get on the field enough, though, to make for acceptable RB2s for fantasy managers who didn’t make heavy investments early at the position.
Tier 6
James Cook, Bills; Josh Jacobs, Raiders; Damien Harris, Patriots; Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders; Melvin Gordon III, Broncos; Antonio Gibson, Commanders; Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles; Michael Carter, Jets; Ken Walker III, Seahawks; Darrell Henderson Jr., Rams; Jamaal Williams, Lions; Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs; Nyheim Hines, Colts; Rachaad White, Buccaneers; Khalil Herbert, Bears; James Robinson, Jaguars; Raheem Mostert, Dolphins
These RBs are all committee members, to varying degrees, and managers will be well-advised to pay close attention to how large a piece of the pie they seem slated to get.
Tier 7
Alexander Mattison, Vikings; Isaiah Spiller, Chargers; Tyler Allgeier, Falcons; Jeff Wilson Jr., 49ers; Tyrion Davis-Price, 49ers; Jerick McKinnon, Chiefs; Marlon Mack, Texans; Ameer Abdullah, Raiders; Sony Michel, Dolphins; J.D. McKissic, Commanders; Samaje Perine, Bengals; Eno Benjamin, Cardinals; Zamir White, Raiders; Damien Williams, Falcons; Mark Ingram II, Saints; Trey Sermon, 49ers; D’Ernest Johnson, Browns; Joshua Kelley, Chargers; Darrel Williams, Cardinals; Dontrell Hilliard, Titans; Zack Moss, Bills; Rex Burkhead, Texans; Ty Montgomery, Patriots
Handcuffs, passing-downs specialists and a trio of Niners — your guess is as good as mine on which one earns Kyle Shanahan’s favor — mark this contingent.
Tier 8
Tyler Badie, Ravens; Mike Davis, Ravens; Travis Homer, Seahawks; Boston Scott, Eagles; Matt Breida, Giants; D’Onta Foreman, Panthers; Chris Evans, Bengals; Ronald Jones II, Chiefs; Chuba Hubbard, Panthers; Trestan Ebner, Bears; Jaylen Warren, Steelers; Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Buccaneers; Hassan Haskins, Titans; Anthony McFarland Jr., Steelers; Kyren Williams, Rams; Benny Snell Jr., Steelers; Snoop Conner, Jaguars
Tell me you play in an incredibly deep league without telling me you play in an incredibly deep league.
Wide receivers
Tier 1
Cooper Kupp, Rams; Justin Jefferson, Vikings; Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
Based on the logic I employed above with Josh Allen, a case could be made to drop Chase from this tier, because I can’t really see drafting him ahead of Kupp and Jefferson (who are more interchangeable). It’s just that the massive talent Chase displayed as a rookie and his bond with QB Joe Burrow make him a worthy pick in the top half of the first round of most drafts.
Tier 2
Stefon Diggs, Bills; Davante Adams, Raiders; CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys; Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
It wouldn’t be shocking to see any of these players lead the league in targets. They should be long gone by the end of the second round.
Tier 3
Tee Higgins, Bengals; A.J. Brown, Eagles; Michael Pittman Jr., Colts; Deebo Samuel, 49ers; DJ Moore, Panthers; Mike Evans, Buccaneers; Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins; Mike Williams, Chargers; Courtland Sutton, Broncos; Gabriel Davis, Bills; Keenan Allen, Chargers
If you passed on WR in the first couple of rounds, you won’t be far behind by starting with someone from this group, which can be counted on for high-end production.
Tier 4
Allen Robinson II, Rams; Diontae Johnson, Steelers; Marquise Brown, Cardinals; Jerry Jeudy, Broncos; Brandin Cooks, Texans; DK Metcalf, Seahawks; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions; Chris Godwin, Buccaneers; Rashod Bateman, Ravens; Darnell Mooney, Bears; Terry McLaurin, Commanders; JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs; Michael Thomas, Saints; Elijah Moore, Jets
The size of this group reflects the impressive depth of the WR2 field, and it provides all the reason you need to pound this position while your draft moves through the RB dead zone.
Tier 5
Drake London, Falcons; DeVonta Smith, Eagles; Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers; Adam Thielen, Vikings; Amari Cooper, Browns; Hunter Renfrow, Raiders; DeAndre Hopkins, Cardinals; Robert Woods, Titans; Christian Kirk, Jaguars; Tyler Lockett, Seahawks; Kadarius Toney, Giants; Allen Lazard, Packers; Chris Olave, Saints
Here we have the last of the WRs who inspire confidence that they’ll have major target shares. Hopkins, of course, would be several rungs higher if not for his six-game suspension to start the season.
Tier 6
Rondale Moore, Cardinals; George Pickens, Steelers; Garrett Wilson, Jets; Russell Gage, Buccaneers; Jahan Dotson, Commanders; Tyler Boyd, Bengals; Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs; Skyy Moore, Chiefs; Treylon Burks, Titans; Chase Claypool, Steelers; Isaiah McKenzie, Bills; DJ Chark Jr., Lions; KJ Hamler, Broncos; Joshua Palmer, Chargers; Jakobi Meyers, Patriots; Jarvis Landry, Saints; Romeo Doubs, Packers; Michael Gallup, Cowboys
A bunch of highly drafted rookies — plus a fourth-rounder in Doubs, who has caught Aaron Rodgers’s all-important attention — rub shoulders here with veterans who will see plenty of action.
Tier 7
Nico Collins, Texans; Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants; Julio Jones, Buccaneers; Jalen Tolbert, Cowboys; DeVante Parker, Patriots; Robbie Anderson, Panthers; Kenny Golladay, Giants; Parris Campbell, Colts; K.J. Osborn, Vikings; Corey Davis, Jets; Sammy Watkins, Packers; Zay Jones, Jaguars; Alec Pierce, Colts; Mecole Hardman, Chiefs; Jameson Williams, Lions; Christian Watson, Packers; Kendrick Bourne, Patriots; Marvin Jones Jr., Jaguars; James Proche II, Ravens; Van Jefferson, Rams
Congratulations! If you read this list, then you are the kind of fantasy nerd who could actually get excited about some of these names. I, for one, am geeked about the possibility that Campbell may stay healthy this year and put his abundant talent to good use.
Tier 8
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans; Ashton Dulin, Colts; A.J. Green, Cardinals; David Bell, Browns; Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns; Randall Cobb, Packers; Tyquan Thornton, Patriots; Laviska Shenault Jr., Jaguars; Velus Jones Jr., Bears; Braxton Berrios, Jets; Quez Watkins, Eagles; Curtis Samuel, Commanders; Jamison Crowder, Bills; Josh Reynolds, Lions; Dyami Brown, Commanders; Calvin Austin III, Steelers; Byron Pringle, Bears; William Fuller V, free agent; Odell Beckham Jr., free agent
You might as well get at least a little bit familiar with these guys, because it’s a long fantasy season and many of them will be coming to a waiver wire near you. Fuller will quickly be promoted from this tier if and when he ever signs somewhere.
Tight ends
Tier 1
Travis Kelce, Chiefs; Mark Andrews, Ravens; Kyle Pitts, Falcons
I didn’t want to give Pitts a secondary tier to himself, so I granted him the privilege of a perch with the two top candidates for fantasy supremacy. To be fair, Pitts merits inclusion as that rare TE who is the favorite to lead his team in targets.
Tier 2
Darren Waller, Raiders; George Kittle, 49ers
These two have more target competition than they or their fantasy managers might prefer, but Waller and Kittle also have a well-earned status of superiority to the rest of the TE field.
Tier 3
Dalton Schultz, Cowboys; Dallas Goedert, Eagles; T.J. Hockenson, Lions
The last of the players I’d feel comfortable having as the only TE on my roster (outside of bye weeks, of course). That means I’m advocating a slight reach, if needed, to land one.
Tier 4
Zach Ertz, Cardinals; Cole Kmet, Bears; Pat Freiermuth, Steelers; Dawson Knox, Bills; David Njoku, Browns; Gerald Everett, Chargers; Mike Gesicki, Dolphins; Hunter Henry, Patriots; Irv Smith Jr., Vikings; Robert Tonyan, Packers
If you miss out on the eight players above, you’ll still have a reasonable shot at low-end TE1 production from anyone in this tier. Ertz, Freiermuth and Henry have fairly safe floors, while Kmet, Njoku and Everett possess tantalizing breakout potential.
Tier 5
Evan Engram, Jaguars; Albert Okwuegbunam, Broncos; Tyler Higbee, Rams; Noah Fant, Seahawks; Austin Hooper, Titans; Logan Thomas, Commanders; Brevin Jordan, Texans; Mo Alie-Cox, Colts; Hayden Hurst, Bengals
We’re filling out the TE2 candidates list but still finding some intrigue. Engram has a chance to show what all the fuss was about several years ago, Okwuegbunam’s preseason usage was alarming but he has enormous physical talent, and Thomas just needs to get healthy.
Tier 6
Tyler Conklin, Jets; Cameron Brate, Buccaneers; Jonnu Smith, Patriots; Trey McBride, Cardinals; Daniel Bellinger, Giants; Greg Dulcich, Broncos; Tommy Tremble, Panthers; Adam Trautman, Saints; C.J. Uzomah, Jets; Harrison Bryant, Browns; Dan Arnold, Jaguars; Isaiah Likely, Ravens; Pharaoh Brown, Texans; Donald Parham Jr., Chargers; O.J. Howard, Bills; Juwan Johnson, Saints; Kylen Granson, Colts; Jacob Harris, Rams; Kyle Rudolph, Buccaneers; Will Dissly, Seahawks; Cade Otton, Buccaneers; Foster Moreau, Raiders
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Xebra Brands Ltd. ("Xebra") (CSE: XBRA) (OTCQB: XBRAF) (FSE: 9YC), a cannabis company, is pleased to announce that its Vicious Citrus brand of cannabis-infused lemonades is now officially retailing in Canada and available for purchase in the province of Ontario, with more provinces to follow in the coming days and weeks.
Ontario's +1,300 cannabis retailers can now make purchase orders of Vicious Citrus through the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) online at www.ocs.ca, and consumers can start purchasing Vicious Citrus at their favorite licensed retailer now.
"Based on positive initial feedback from retailers, initial orders from the OCS, and demand from other provinces, Vicious Citrus will expand rapidly across Canada Anticipating strong sell-through we are already producing inventory to restock the shelves across the country", said Jay Garnett, CEO of Xebra.
Vicious Citrus is a non-carbonated THC infused lemonade beverage, with a tangy citrus flavour and a 5:1 THC / CBN ratio. With the maximum amount of psychoactive cannabinoids allowed in any Canadian listed beverage, Vicious Citrus combines 10mg of THC with 2mg of CBN (Cannabinol) and is one of only a few beverages in Canada containing CBN, a unique cannabinoid that is booming in interest across North America. More about Vicious Citrus at: www.viciouscitrus.com.
Xebra is a cannabis cultivation and product company, with global brands and intellectual property. Our focus includes beverages, wellness and leisure. Xebra is an absolute first mover in the Mexican cannabis sector. In Canada, Xebra retails its unique Vicious Citrus OG THC/CBN Lemonade and plans to launch additional beverage products in the near future.
Jay Garnett
CEO
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Such factors include, but are not limited to, the inability of XEBRA to generate sufficient revenues or to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plan; changes in government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in various countries; risks associated with agriculture and cultivation activities generally, including inclement weather, access to supply of seeds, poor crop yields, and spoilage; compliance with import and export laws of various countries; significant fluctuations in cannabis prices and transportation costs; the risk of obtaining necessary licenses and permits; inability to identify, negotiate and complete a potential acquisition for any reason; the ability to retain key employees; dependence on third parties for services and supplies; non-performance by contractual counter-parties; general economic conditions; and the continued growth in global demand for cannabis products and the continued increase in jurisdictions legalizing cannabis; and the timely receipt of regulatory approval for license applications. In addition, there is no assurance Xebra will: be a low-cost producer or exporter; obtain a dominant market position in any jurisdiction; have products that will be unique; launch other Vicious Citrus SKUs; or monetize any asset sales from its Colombian and Dutch subsidiaries. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and XEBRA undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the foregoing except as required by law. Many of these uncertainties and contingencies could affect XEBRA's actual performance and cause its actual performance to differ materially from what has been expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, XEBRA. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. 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LINYI, China, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2nd RCEP (Shandong) Import Expo was held in Linyi from August 19 to 21. With the theme 'New Era, New Pattern, New Platform, New Opportunities', and showcasing well-known RCEP brands and premium goods, the event hosted RCEP countries, cities, Chambers of Commerce and other associations, delivering opportunities for economic, trade and people-to-people exchanges in Shandong.
According to the Information Office of the Linyi municipal people's government, this year's expo featured some major pavilions, including the RCEP International Pavilion, the RCEP Brand Pavilion and the RCEP Quality Products Pavilion. There were also five pavilions for RCEP countries, namely Cambodia, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia; two pavilions for non-RCEP countries, namely Hungary and the United Kingdom; and six pavilions for regional cities, including Gunpo, Incheon, Gunsan and Chungcheongbuk-do (Republic of Korea), and Yamagata and Osaka (Japan).
The event also attracted a host of international brands and Chambers of Commerce and other associations, including the Greenland Global Commodity Trading Hub Group, the Small and Medium Business Administration of the Republic of Korea, the Tianjin Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export, the Weihai Import Chamber of Commerce, the Republic of Korea-based CUCKOO, Thailand-based GIFFARINE, and the Philippines-based OCOCO.
A wide range of concurrent events were held during the expo, such as the RCEP Small and Medium Enterprises Forum, a Guest Country of Honor Presentation, the 2nd RCEP (Shandong) International Cooperation and Exchange Meeting, the 2nd RCEP Live Broadcast Purchasing Meeting for RCEP Featured Products, the Local Product Park Investment Attraction Promotion Event, and the Linyi Import Commodities City Purchasing Festival.
This year's expo covered an exhibition area of 35,300 square meters, including 25,300 square meters at the Linyi International Expo Center, which housed 1,232 international-standard booths, and 10,000 square meters at Linyi Import Commodities City. The event attracted 43,000 onsite visits, 21,000 of whom were professional buyer visits. There was an onsite transaction of RMB 230 million and a projected upcoming transaction of RMB 750 million.
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TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gamelancer Gaming Corp. (CSE: GMNG) (OTCQB: WDRGF) (FRA: 64Q) ("Gamelancer" or the "Company") a mobile-focused entertainment company providing brands access to the global gaming audience through its owned and operated channels, is pleased to announce it has partnered with lifestyle energy drink producer CELSIUS® to curate a campaign promoting CELSIUS® products across the Gamelancer TikTok & Instagram network.
Featuring Gamelancer influencers, content for the 6-figure campaign will be produced by Gamelancer and broadcast across its @Gaming, @Gamer, @Egirl, and @Gamelancer channels. Content will also be distributed across Playmaker's Instagram network. Playmaker is a strategic partner of Gamelancer, and this campaign will be the 4th co-broadcast campaign Gamelancer has launched with Playmaker this year.
Having recently entered into a distribution prtnership with PepsiCo, CELSIUS® is focused on driving significant engagement amongst the gaming community. Utilizing Gamelancer, the largest multi-channel gaming network on TikTok, matched with Playmakers massive Instagram network, the combined offering will market CELSIUS® products to a massive audience of over 50 million followers on owned & operated channels.
"We couldn't be more excited for this partnership with CELSIUS. They are a category leader and have built an iconic brand with an authentic voice and engaged community. Naturally this is the perfect product millions of gamers and athletes across social deserve to know about and we're excited to spearhead that initiative at scale." – Razvan Romanescu, Co-founder 7 Chief Strategy Officer, Gamelancer Gaming Corp.
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), is a global consumer packaged goods company with a proprietary, clinically proven formula for its master brand CELSIUS®. A lifestyle energy drink born in fitness and a pioneer in the rapidly growing energy category. CELSIUS® offers proprietary, functional, essential energy formulas clinically-proven to offer significant health benefits to its users. CELSIUS® is backed by six university studies that were published in peer-reviewed journals validating the unique benefits CELSIUS® provides. For more information, please visit: http://www.celsiusholdingsinc.com
Acquired by Wondr Gaming, Gamelancer Gaming Corp. is a growing mobile-focused social media network in gaming - generating over 1.2 billion monthly video views across its 27 owned and operated channels. With over 30,000,000 followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, predominantly located in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, Gamelancer sells direct and programmatic media across its network to the world's largest brands. With advanced user data analytics, we provide our audience curated content relevant to the GenZ & Millennial gaming community, which allows brands unparalleled access to the largest media inventory in gaming across TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Gamelancer also monetizes across its variety of Snapchat Discover channels with monthly recurring revenue in partnership with Snapchat.
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Over 80 women & male allies in STEM to be celebrated on October 6th.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women & Hi Tech is pleased to announce over 80 nominees and applicants for its Leading Light Awards & Scholarship Gala. This signature, biennial event focuses on celebrating Indiana women in STEM - women who are risk-takers, leaders, educators, mentors, and those who are changing our local STEM landscape. At the Indiana Roof Ballroom on October 6th, the organization will announce the award and scholarship recipients at a gala celebration. As one of Women & Hi Tech's Annual Corporate Sponsors, and scholarship sponsor, Bell Techlogix is proud to help share this exciting announcement.
The theme of this year's event will be "In This Together." Indiana's STEM community continues to grow and thrive as we all come together and innovate through diverse perspectives. Women & Hi Tech envisions STEM industries transformed by collaboration, and promotes, supports, and cheers on the women and male allies making it possible. The Leading Light Awards & Scholarship Gala is a signature, biennial event to celebrate the outstanding women and male allies who are working to advance STEM fields while cultivating a diverse pipeline of talented, future STEM leaders. When we work together to level the playing field, the outcomes are more valuable to all.
The program emcee is Jennie Lopez, head of Global Recruiting and Talent Acquisition for Eli Lilly and Company. Jennie embodies "Bring Yourself to Work" in everything she does. She empowers diversity, and engages employees and organizations, to achieve new highs. Women & Hi Tech would also like to recognize and thank Eli Lilly and Company for their Signature Sponsorship of the 2022 Leading Light Awards & Scholarship Gala.
For more information about the Leading Light Awards visit https://womenandhitech.org/2022-Leading-Light-Awards/.
Equity and Inclusion Champion Award
- Angel Henry, Sr. Director of Transformation Value Management Office & DEI Vice-Chair, Genesys
- Candy Gee, Diversity and Inclusion Partner, Roche
- Holli Harrington, Senior Director of Supplier Diversity and Diversity Officer, Indianapolis Airport Authority
- Kristen Cooper, CEO and Founder, The Startup Ladies
- Sonal Sheth Zawahri, Founder, Tru You
- Stacey McCreery, Founder and CEO, ROI Search Group
OperationALL Male Allies Award
- Glenn Keller, IT Director, Countrymark
- Luke Zhang, Data Scientist, Resultant
- Michael Hineline, CEO, Make Ripples LLC
- Michael Loggins, Global Vice President, Information Technology, SMC
- Ron Frankenfield, CEO, Bell Techlogix
- Scott Bess, Executive Director, Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
Mentor Me! Award Nominees
- o Jaylan Fisher, Coach, Speaker, HR Generalist, GoalFit LLC/120Water
- o Teresa Conroy-Roth, Senior Technology & Business Executive, AXIA Consulting
- o Wendy Stein, SVP, Site Head Indianapolis, General Manager Roche Diagnostics Operations, Roche
Leadership Award Nominees
- Akilah Darden, President, The Darden Group LLC
- Christine Skaggs, Advisor in Analytical Pharmaceutical Design, Eli Lilly & Co.
- Danielle Shockey, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
- Katherine Kiang, Sr. Scientist, Eli Lilly & Co.
- Linda Calvin, Tech Executive, Transcend Consulting
- Mariah Oliver, Founder & CEO, Boss Babe Network
- Melissa Lavella, Technical Support Supervisor, Roche
- Robyn Miller, Associate Director--Digital Health Application and Operations, Eli Lilly & Co.
Risk Taker Award Nominees
- Brei Cecil-Satchwell, Director of Foundation Operations, TechPoint Foundation for Youth
- Faith Rainey, Manager, Customer Support Center, Roche Diagnostics
Rising Star Award Nominees
- Jakki Kielty, Area Manager, Endress + Hauser
- Jamie Inskeep, Director of Programs, TechPoint Foundation for Youth
- Katie Obbagy, Senior Specialist - Technical Functional Excellence, Cummins Turbo Technologies
- Maria Hult, Subchapter Lead- Complaint Investigation Resolution, Roche Diagnostics
- Mariah Oliver, Digital Marketing Professional and Founder of Boss Babe Network, TeeSnap, BBN, Behind the Screen
- Marie Hendrickson, Senior Software Engineer II, Sallie Mae Bank
- Michelle Sharon, Manager, Roche Support Network Customer Support Center - Systems & Compliance, Roche Diagnostics
- Pallavi Satsangi, Global Customer Quality Engineer and North America Warehouse Quality Operations Management, Cummins Inc
- Sonal Sheth Zawahri, Founder, Tru You
- Stephanie Sponsel, Chief Operations Officer, netlogx
You Inspire Us! Award Nominees
- Akilah Darden, President, The Darden Group LLC
- Jessica Baker, Consultant Scientist, Eli Lilly & Co
- Katherine Kiang, Sr Scientist, Eli Lilly & Co
- Katie Obbagy, Senior Specialist - Technical Functional Excellence, Cummins Turbo Technologies
- Sonal Sheth Zawahri, Founder, Tru You
- Terri Trabue, Contract Analyst-Gross to Net, Roche Diabetes Care
Outstanding Educator in STEM Award Nominees
- Genevieve McLeish Petty, Computer Science Teacher, Cold Spring School
- Megha Juneja, School Support and Coach Manager, Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
- Sarah Mundy, Science Teacher, Purdue Polytechnic High Schools
- Sharita Ware, Engineering and Technology Educator, East Tipp Middle School
- Susan Elliott, STEM Teacher, Lowell Elementary
Outstanding Achievement in STEM Award Nominees
- E. ZeNai Brooks, Controller, Corporate Responsibility and Foundation, Cummins; Chief Strategy Officer, Mind Your Business Accounting and Consulting; First Lady, New Liberty Missionary Baptist Church
- Kristen Cooper, CEO and Founder, The Startup Ladies
- Rabia Khan, President, Managed System Solutions
- Sonal Sheth Zawahri, Founder, Tru You
Change the Landscape Award Nominees
- Akilah Darden, President, The Darden Group LLC
- Christine Krull, Program Director, Roche
- Dawn Rosemond, Firm Diversity Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Published Author (Boss Presence), Speaker and Founder, Reign Today
- Deborah Pollack Milgate, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg
- Sarah Burns, Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications, Eli Lilly & Co.
- Stacey McCreery, Founder and CEO, ROI Search Group
Undergraduate Scholarship Applicants
- Alivia Fields, Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology, Purdue University
- Courtney Mummert, Interior Design Science, Ball State University
- Jaden Soller, Cybersecurity, Anderson University
- Jazlyn Collyear, Cybersecurity, Indiana Tech
- Jordan Clark, Engineering, Taylor University
- Odessa Lyon, Biology, Indiana University
- Rebecca Boyd, Chemistry, Purdue University
- Zoe Barnsfather, Integrative and Organismal Biology, Indiana University
- Allie McClure, Mechanical Engineering, University of Indianapolis
- Amerti Guta, Cellular and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, DePauw University
- Audrey Harrison, Neurobiology and Physiology, Purdue University
- Corissa McClammer, Biotechnology, Ivy Tech Community College
- Danielle Cook, Information Systems, Indiana Institute of Technology
- Ella Virt, Cybersecurity, Purdue University
- Evie Iles, New Media and Informatics, IUPUI
- Gracie Hicks, Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry, Marian University
- Hannah Ruppert, Engineering, Indiana Wesleyan University
- Jadelynn Logan, Biology & Computer Science, Ball State University & Ivy Tech Community College
- Jessica Djessa, Engineering, Hanover College
- Kimeesha Graham, Electrical Engineering and Chemistry, Marian University & IUPUI
- Lauren Davis, Chemistry & Spanish, Saint Mary's College
- Lily Woeste, Biomedical Engineering and Biology, Marian University
- McKenna Stahl, Kinesiology, Purdue University
- Rashi Tyagi, Computer Science, IUPUI
- Samantha Schick, Biology with a focus in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Franklin College
- Sara Lake, Nursing, Manchester University
- Summer Sexton, Informatics, Media Arts, and Science, IUPUI
- Stephanie Lawrence, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, Marian University & Purdue University
Graduate Scholarship Applicants
- Anusuya Das, Law. IU McKinney School of Law
- Jalynn Gorman, Occupational Therapy, Huntington University
- Kelly Orze, Physician Assistant Studies, Franklin College
- Kimberly Wheaten, Epidemiology - Concentration in Diabetes and Cancer, IUPUI
- Lovette Coston, Information Systems, Indiana Wesleyan University
- Mariah Judy, Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis
- Michiko Jackson, Information and Communication Sciences, Ball State University
Professional Development Grant Applicants
- LaJoi Robinson, Startup Ladies Membership
- Dinah Allen, UX/UI Design Certificate
Women & Hi Tech is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in Indianapolis in 1999. Women & Hi Tech is a pillar of the Indiana STEM community and provides valuable resources to STEM professionals and students. With a membership of almost 2000 professionals and students operated by an all-volunteer working Board of Directors and Emeritus Members, Women & Hi Tech is the only non-profit organization founded and focused in Indiana that is dedicated to changing the landscape of women represented in STEM to be equally inclusive to all.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A new tax credit for U.S. buyers of qualifying electric vehicles made in North America has ignited the specter of a trade war as a domestic imperative of the Biden administration and Democrats collides with the complex realities of globalization.
Democrats included the credit in the expansive climate and health care policy law passed earlier this month as a way to incentivize domestic battery and electric vehicle production. But manufacturers in Europe and South Korea, which sell millions of vehicles in the U.S., have threatened to lodge legal complaints with the World Trade Organization.
Adam Hodge, a spokesman for the U.S. Trade Representative, said the intent of the tax credit is to boost “U.S. EV manufacturing, infrastructure, and innovation that will help us meet our clean energy goals, reduce costs, and create jobs” and “to reduce our dependence on China” for critical materials.
How the Biden administration handles the allegations brought by foreign governments and manufacturers will demonstrate whether the president’s international trade position will mirror the Trump administration’s go-it-alone approach, leaving the World Trade Organization’s dispute resolution process in disarray.
The law includes a tax credit of up to $7,500 that could be used to defray the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle. But to qualify for the full credit, the electric vehicle must contain a battery built in North America with 40% of the metals mined or recycled on the continent. And those rules become more strict over time, such that only a few American manufacturers could produce vehicles that qualify for the credits.
That has caused consternation among U.S. carmakers, who say they have ramped up efforts to bolster their supply chains in order to qualify for the credit.
“We are working overtime to localize our supply chains and ramp up production,” said Chris Smith, chief government affairs officer at Ford in a statement last week.
It also has roiled the framework for dealing with the layered matters of international trade.
Earlier this month, when asked about the tax credit, European Commission spokeswoman Miriam Garcia Ferrer said, “we think that it’s discriminatory, that it’s discriminating against foreign producers in relation to U.S. producers,” calling the credits a “new, potential, trans-Atlantic trade barrier.”
“Of course this would mean that it would be incompatible with the WTO,” she said.
Hildegard Mueller, the head of Germany’s auto lobby group VDA, which represents major manufacturers such as Volkswagen and smaller suppliers, also criticized the measures and has asked the EU to intervene.
“We are critical of the fact that the subsidy is tied to conditions which relate to local value creation and therefore disadvantage products from third countries,” Mueller said. “The European Commission is called upon to clearly advocate for non-discriminatory support here.”
However, the potential for a World Trade Organization complaint highlights the void left in part by the Trump administration, which blew up the WTO’s appeals body when it blocked the approval of new judges to serve on the dispute resolution panel. The panel is supposed to have seven judges. But their ranks have dwindled because the United States — under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Trump — has blocked new appointments to protest the way the WTO does business.
The WTO acts as a high court for international trade issues and has 164 member-countries.
Daniel Pruzin, a spokesman for the organization, said it has a policy of “not commenting on matters which are or may be the subject of WTO dispute proceedings,” adding that the WTO has yet to receive communication from any members with an intent to initiate dispute proceedings against the EV tax credit.
Simon Lester, current president of WorldTradeLaw.net, which provides summary and analysis of all WTO reports and arbitrations, said “there are pretty strong claims that various aspects of the statue violate a number of WTO obligations.”
“There are possible defenses the U.S. could raise, but the defenses are somewhat weak,” he said.
Presidents of both parties in the U.S. have expressed deep skepticism of WTO, but Biden administration officials have tried to bolster trade relationships overseas.
One measure of how far the administration will go is whether it will approve new judges. A representative from the White House did not comment on whether the administration intends to approve new judges for the administrative body.
Trade experts are not confident there will be a functioning WTO body in the near future.
“The U.S. has an interest in this situation not to have a ruling against them,” Lester said.
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the conservative-leaning American Action Forum said “there is no question” that provisions in the tax credit plan are discriminatory to foreign manufacturers. Without a resolution to the EV tax credit complaints, he said, “this will lead to some sort of retaliation on large U.S. corporations that do business in Europe.”
He added, “This isn’t even a close call, which means the U.S. doesn’t plan to step up and fix the appeals process anytime soon. On a bipartisan basis, leaders have become disenchanted with the WTO because of its inability to put pressure on China.”
Padideh Ala’i, an American University law professor who specializes in trade, said because the WTO has been unable to rein in China for its trade violations, the adjudicative organization has been seen as ineffective.
“But international rulemaking is important and in the absence of that what are we left with — a nonfunctioning appeals body,” world trade relationships will now be left to bilateral agreements and negotiations between powerful parties and smaller countries.
“We entered into these arrangements so that we can safeguard peace, so now we are going to find out what the alternatives are without a WTO appellate body.”
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Associated Press reporters Tom Krisher in Detroit, Frank Jordans in Berlin, Lorne Cook in Brussels and Joe McDonald in Beijing contributed to this report. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/politics/ap-politics/new-electric-vehicle-tax-credits-raise-talk-of-trade-war/ | 2022-08-24T12:47:13Z | https://www.kxnet.com/news/politics/ap-politics/new-electric-vehicle-tax-credits-raise-talk-of-trade-war/ | false |
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Uvalde’s embattled district police chief is set to face becoming the first officer to lose his job over the slow and bungled law enforcement response to one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history.
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board will decide Wednesday in a rescheduled meeting from July on Pete Arredondo’s future, three months to the day after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers while hundreds of police officers waited in the hallway of Robb Elementary and outside the campus.
CNN reported the meeting is slated to start at 5:30 p.m. CT, first allowing comments from the public to be heard before going into a closed session to decide Arredondo's possible termination.
Arredondo, who has been on administrative leave since June, has faced heavy criticism for his handling of the May 24 tragedy.
A nearly 80-page report released in July criticized Arredondo for not taking charge of the scene and wasting "precious time" by looking for a key to a likely unlocked door.
The Department of Justice has been reviewing the law enforcement agency's response to the massacre. According to the report, it took nearly an hour after the shooting began for the gunman to be confronted.
Meanwhile, questions remain as Uvalde students are set to begin a new school year on Sept. 6.
School officials say the Robb Elementary campus will no longer be used, stating that classes for the elementary students will take place in temporary classrooms at various campuses in the town. | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/uvalde-school-board-to-consider-firing-district-police-chief | 2022-08-24T12:47:19Z | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/uvalde-school-board-to-consider-firing-district-police-chief | true |
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DriverHyre is a one-stop solution for brands and businesses to hire delivery drivers. Launched in stealth a couple of months ago, the DriverHyre app has seen a huge uptake with 30,000+ downloads across platforms in a matter of two weeks. The platform is now coming out of stealth and hitting the market full steam.
Over the past couple of years, customer expectations have zoomed when it comes to online deliveries and this has given a huge boost to the entire home delivery space. The global last mile delivery market size was valued at $40.5 bn in 2021 and is anticipated to generate $123.7 bn by 2030. There hasn't been a corresponding increase in the number of delivery drivers and this has led to a huge driver shortage.
DriverHyre's team has been operating in parallel industries for close to a decade and from their observations, have pinned down some optimization issues to be tackled. It's not just about driver shortage- there's a huge inefficiency in the delivery driver hiring ecosystem where the correct matchmaking isn't happening. DriverHyre has an extensive network of delivery drivers in key markets like the USA in North America and Malaysia in APAC. The platform aims to match supply and demand efficiently and help businesses hire delivery drivers seamlessly.
The company has piloted with the likes of FedEx and Ryder in the last couple of months and these are some of the key features of the platform:
- Dedicated platform for delivery driver sourcing
- Network of 30k+ skilled drivers waiting to be hired
- Perfect matchmaking between drivers and businesses
- Custom screening questions for specific hiring needs
- License, Vehicle and Insurance Filters
DriverHyre is a simple, quick and to the point solution for recruiters to create job posts, view applicants and hire the best delivery drivers around. And for delivery drivers, this is the perfect solution to look for the job of their choice. With over 30,000 drivers and 50+ recruiters, the platform is set to accelerate and solve this pressing problem to make home deliveries easy.
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DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Real-world evidence leader Target RWE announced its latest acquisition of the curation team (legacy Real World Data team) from Ciox Health which will expand the company's real world data (RWD) solutions and capabilities. Effective today, this division will become part of Target RWE.
Over the past two years, Target RWE has been strategically investing in its real-world evidence (RWE) solutions, most notably with the purchase of analytics company NoviSci, Inc. in 2021. This will be the second acquisition completed by the company. The acquisition complements Target RWE's data abstraction and curation capabilities, especially on the retrieval and linking of real world datasets, which will help position the company as a market leader in the RWE field.
"Today's agreement not only propels Target RWE's data abstraction and curation capabilities, but it also signifies our dedication to generate the best real world data and evidence possible," said Derek Evans, CEO of Target RWE. "We are excited to work with the great team coming over from Ciox, who will add further efficiencies in clinical data abstraction and curation to our organization. We look forward to bringing our expertise to exciting projects and new customers as a result of this new partnership."
The acquisition will add roughly 35 full-time and part-time employees to Target RWE, increasing the company's overall headcount to approximately 150 nationwide. The company recently announced the launch of its new brand and Syndicated Science™ solution that will be unveiled at the International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology (ICPE) 2022 in Copenhagen.
As the industry's best-in-class, complete real world evidence (RWE) solution, Target RWE is a distinctly collaborative enterprise that unifies real world data (RWD) sets and advanced RWE analytics in an integrated community, shifting the paradigm in healthcare for how decisions are made to improve lives.
Target RWE sources unique, connected data sets across multiple therapeutic areas representing granular data from diverse patients in academic and community settings. Our rigorous, interactive, and advanced RWE analytics extract deep insights from RWD to answer important questions in healthcare. Target RWE brings together the brightest minds in healthcare through an unmatched community of key opinion leaders, patients, and healthcare stakeholders in a collaborative and dynamic model. www.targetrwe.com
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Kansas City Chiefs legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Len Dawson has died at the age of 87, according to his family.
Nexstar’s WDAF spoke with his son, Len Dawson Jr., who confirmed the news.
With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers.
Dawson Family
Dawson joined the Dallas Texans in 1962 and followed the franchise to Kansas City, where he led the renamed Chiefs to a championship in Super Bowl IV. He also worked as a TV sportscaster long after his playing days were over.
Dawson was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1987 and a broadcaster in 2012.
Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt called Dawson “a part of every major moment in Chiefs history.”
Dawson’s playing career started as a standout quarterback at Purdue before he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as a first-round draft pick. He was quickly traded to the Cleveland Browns.
In 1962, Dawson finally signed with the Dallas Texans, reuniting him with Hank Stram, who had been an assistant coach for the Boilermakers before becoming the AFL franchise’s head coach.
Dawson promptly led the Texans to the AFL title and was the league’s MVP. He then moved with the club to Kansas City the following year. He led the Chiefs to two more AFL titles: once in 1966 and again in 1969, when he came back from a serious injury to help the Chiefs beat Minnesota 23-7 for their first Super Bowl title.
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New Reverification Options Harness Automation to
Support a Seamless Customer Experience
ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) announced new options for mortgage lenders leveraging its manual verifications of employment and income from Workforce Solutions, including new automated ordering of reverifications of employment (RVOE) and additional Priority Next Day™ and Priority Two Day™ options. By offering an RVOE with a verification of employment (VOE) or verification of income (VOI) solution, Equifax is helping lenders to satisfy government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) or internal reverification requirements while reducing friction in the lending process.
"As mortgage lenders are reevaluating their processes with a focus on efficiency and customer experience, we believe they will see our enhancements as a winning combination: new automated ordering options for reverification and options for faster delivery," said Scott Maxfield, Vice President for Verifications at Equifax Workforce Solutions. "These enhancements bolster our ability to provide the complete verification coverage that mortgage lenders need at each stage of the process, from loan origination through post-close."
Manual verifications from Equifax complement the instant service provided by The Work Number® database, the industry-leading centralized commercial repository of income and employment information in the U.S. When information is not instantly available digitally through The Work Number, the manual verification options also have built-in automation to help keep decision processes moving forward.
There are two ways to purchase the new enhanced manual reverification options: either up front or by adding the "set it and forget it" automated feature to a standard or Priority solution before completing the order. Either way, lenders can receive a single convenient price and a reverification, either on their selected date or on the default date of 30 days post-order. In addition, lenders can choose between standard turnaround and expedited Priority Next Day or Priority Two Day turnaround for their initial verifications, offering more flexibility to keep the lending process moving forward.
The new enhanced reverification solutions are available now, and the new Priority reverification solutions will be available September 14. Standalone manual verifications are still available for individual purchase, including solutions for self-employed individuals as well as expedited Priority solutions. For more information on this and other verification services available from Equifax, click here.
At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by more than 13,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 25 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. For more information, visit Equifax.com.
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Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, whose unmistakable swagger in helping the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title earned him the nickname "Lenny the Cool," died Wednesday. He was 87.
Dawson's family announced his death in a statement through KMBC, the Kansas City-based television station where he starred in his second career as a broadcaster. No cause was given, though Dawson had been in declining health for years.
"With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson," the family's statement read. "He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers."
The MVP of the Chiefs´ victory over the Vikings in January 1970, Dawson had entered hospice care on Aug. 12.
"He loved Kansas City," his family said, "and no matter where his travels took him he could not wait to return home."
Dawson personified the Chiefs almost from the start, when the suave standout from Purdue lost out on starting jobs in Pittsburgh and Cleveland and landed with the nascent franchise, then located in Dallas. There, Dawson reunited with Hank Stram, who had been an assistant with the Boilermakers, and together they forever changed the franchise.
FILE - Len Dawson of the Kansas City Chiefs running through passing drills with receivers in New Orleans to prepare for the Super Bowl, in January 1970. Dawson, the 87-year-old Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title, has entered hospice care in Kansas City, Mo. KMBC-TV, the Kansas City station where Dawson began his broadcasting career in 1966, confirmed Dawson is in hospice care through his wife, Linda. (AP Photo, File)
The coach and quarterback won the AFL championship together in 1962, their first year together, and became bona fide stars the following year, when club founder Lamar Hunt moved the team to Kansas City and rechristened it the Chiefs.
They proceeded to win two more AFL titles, one in 1966 when they lost to the Packers in the first Super Bowl, and the other in '69, when Dawson came back from an injury to help beat the Vikings at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.
"Looking back on my career, I´ve been blessed for what I had the opportunity to do," Dawson said told The Associated Press in 2017, shortly after he announced his retirement from his second career as a Hall of Fame broadcaster.
"I could not have accomplished so much without my teammates and colleagues, and I´m grateful for each of them."
Dawson always remained a beloved figure in Kansas City, even though he cut back on public appearances several years ago when his health began to fail him. But he always had time for fans, whether it be a photograph or signature, the latter often on an iconic black-and-white photo from halftime of that first Super Bowl: the exhausted quarterback, white uniform caked with mud, sitting on a folding chair with a cigarette in his mouth and a bottle of Fresca at his feet.
It perfectly captured a time and place. And it perfectly captured a man that embodied poise and self-assurance.
"Next to my father, few people have had a more lasting impact on the Kansas City Chiefs than Len Dawson," Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said a few years ago. "Over the course of a legendary career, first as a player and later as a broadcaster, Len has been a part of every major moment in franchise history."
Dawson was born June 20, 1935, the ninth of 11 children that filled the house of James and Annie Dawson in the blue-collar manufacturing town of Alliance, Ohio. He was a three-sport athlete at Alliance High School, setting records in both football and basketball, and turned his success on the gridiron into a scholarship offer from Purdue.
There, Dawson led the NCAA in passing efficiency as a sophomore while also playing defense and kicking, and he helped lead a memorable upset of Notre Dame during that 1954 season. By the end of his college career, Dawson had thrown for more than 3,000 yards, despite playing in an era that favored ground-and-pound football.
Dawson was chosen by the Steelers in the first round of the 1957 draft, but he wound up riding the bench behind Earl Morrall as a rookie and then failed to beat out Bobby Layne for he starting job the following season. The Steelers ultimately traded him to the Browns, where Dawson was unable to beat out Milt Plum for the job and was released.
One of the great disappointments of Dawson's career wound up being one of the best things to ever happen to him.
With newfound freedom to sign anywhere, Dawson jumped to the upstart AFL and the Texans, lured in part by the chance to play for one of his old coaches at Purdue. Stram was able to finally tap into his talent, helping Dawson to quickly become one of the league's prolific passers as the Texans went 11-3 and won the first of three championships.
The second came in 1966, when Dawson led the Chiefs to an 11-2-1 record and a 31-7 blowout of the Bills in the AFL title game. That earned the Chiefs the chance to face the powerhouse Green Bay Packers - and coach Vince Lombardi - in the inaugural Super Bowl, where Dawson threw for 210 yards and a touchdown in a 35-10 defeat.
It was the 1969 season that proved to be the most memorable of Dawson's career, though. He sustained a serious knee injury against the Patriots in Week 2, forcing him to miss the next five games, but went on a tear once he returned to the field. Dawson led the Chiefs to victories over the defending champion Jets and bitter rival Raiders to reach what would be the final Super Bowl before the AFL-NFL merger, where he threw for 142 yards and a score in a 23-7 triumph.
"It was overwhelming," Dawson said afterward. "It´s just, you know how that relief comes with you know it´s over with, and we´ve been successful? That´s the feeling that I had when I came off the field."
Dawson continued to play for six more seasons in Kansas City, setting many franchise records that stood until a youngster named Patrick Mahomes came along, before hanging up his helmet after the 1975 season.
Along the way, Dawson parlayed what began as a publicity stunt into a second career in broadcasting.
In 1966, then-Chiefs general manager Jack Steadman wanted to drum up support for the franchise in Kansas City and convinced Dawson to anchor a sports segment on the nightly news. His natural charisma and folksy style made Dawson a natural, he turned his attention to TV and radio on a full-time basis after his playing career had finished.
Dawson continued to work in local TV for several decades, adding game analysis for NBC from 1977-82 and hosting HBO's iconic "Inside the NFL" from 1977-2001. He also served more than three decades on the Chiefs' radio broadcast team.
After going into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1987, Dawson was inducted as a broadcaster in 2012.
"It´s been a true privilege and honor to have Len at the center of our broadcast team for the last 33 years," said Dan Israel, the executive producer of the Chiefs´ radio network, upon his retirement a few years ago. "His contributions to not only this sport, but our industry, are incredibly profound."
Dawson was married to his high school sweetheart, Jackie, from 1954 until her death in 1978, and together they had two children. His second wife, Linda, remained by his side even when Dawson was forced to enter hospice care.
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FILE - Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 30, 2017. Dawson, the 87-year-old Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title, has entered hospice care in Kansas City. KMBC-TV, the Kansas City station where Dawson began his broadcasting career in 1966, confirmed he is in hospice care through his wife, Linda. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11141633/Hall-Fame-Chiefs-quarterback-Len-Dawson-dies-87.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-24T12:50:41Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11141633/Hall-Fame-Chiefs-quarterback-Len-Dawson-dies-87.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
GOLDENDALE — Portland-area painter and art instructor Janie Lowe was recently selected as the winner of the Friends of the Columbia Gorge Award in the 2022 Pacific Northwest Plein Air in the Columbia Gorge at the Maryhill Museum of Art. Lowe’s winning oil painting (“Westcliff Glow”) — a piece capturing a summer sunset in the Gorge from a vantage near Westcliff Lodge — was one of several Gorge plein air paintings recognized by Maryhill and partner organizations.
The National Scenic Area Award went to Cathleen Rehfeld, Hood River, for Columbia Gorge Overlook at The Griffin House. Other Gorge-area artists receiving awards were Yer Vue (Corbett, third place, Overall Competition), Hills to the Heavens; and Susan Elwart Hall (Camas, honorable mention, Overall Competition), Golden Queens.
“I will never forget painting ‘Westcliff Glow;’ it wasn’t just plein air painting, it was adventure painting,” said Lowe. “Another artist attending the plein air event, Jeff Markowsky, and I wanted to paint a sunset over the Columbia. We thought the winds would die down as it became dusk, but they seemed to get stronger. But with weighted easels from our backpacks and large stones around the feet, we continued on, battling the 30-40 mph winds and sun glare.”
Aaron Cordell Johnson of Moscow, Idaho, was selected as the Friends Award runner-up for his gouache painting, “My Favorite Basalt,” depicting Hat Rock in the East Gorge at dusk, and Yong Hong Zhong of Lake Oswego, Ore., was selected as second runner-up for his watercolor, “Shallow Waterhole,” capturing shimmering water on a summer day. Celeste Bergin of Portland, Ore., was additionally recognized as an honorable mention for her oil painting, “All That I Can Say,” of Crown Point.
The works will be displayed at Maryhill through Aug. 27.
Chosen from more than 100 entries, the Friends’ Award-winning paintings by Lowe, Cordell Johnson, Zhong, and Bergin were selected by a special Friends’ judging team (Kassy Delgado, Friends’ community engagement specialist; Melissa Gonzalez, Friends’ outdoor programs and communications specialist; and Natalie Yap, Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon, community space coordinator) as “best illustrating and celebrating the natural beauty and sense of wonder of the Columbia Gorge,” said a Friends press release.
For her winning painting, Lowe will receive a $250 cash prize. Cordell Johnson and Zhong will both receive a $100 runner-up cash prize. All three artists will receive a complimentary one-year Friends gift membership and their paintings will be featured in an upcoming Friends’ print newsletter and blog article.
“We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Friends of the Columbia Gorge,” said Steve Grafe, curator of art at Maryhill. “Friends and Maryhill are both Gorge-focused and we agree that responsible and visionary management of the region is advantageous to both local residents and those who travel from near and far to experience its unique natural and cultural wonders.” | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/gorge-life/janie-lowe-wins-friends-of-the-columbia-gorge-award/article_ab7d0be8-230d-11ed-b74d-6f2a1bfe10c0.html | 2022-08-24T12:51:37Z | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/gorge-life/janie-lowe-wins-friends-of-the-columbia-gorge-award/article_ab7d0be8-230d-11ed-b74d-6f2a1bfe10c0.html | true |
Japan considering development of new nuclear reactors
Fumio Kishida made the comment at a “green transformation” conference on bolstering the country’s efforts to curb emissions of greenhouse gases.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on August 24 instructed his government to consider developing safer, smaller nuclear reactors, signalling a renewed emphasis on nuclear energy years after many of the country's plants were shut down.
Mr. Kishida made the comment at a “green transformation” conference on bolstering the country’s efforts to curb emissions of greenhouse gases. Japan has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Anti-nuclear sentiment and safety concerns rose sharply in Japan after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant disaster, but the government has been pushing for a return to nuclear energy amid worries of power shortages following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a global push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The government, however, previously insisted that it was not considering building new plants or replacing aged reactors, apparently to avoid stoking criticisms from a wary public. Mr. Kishida's comment on Wednesday represents a sharp change from that stance.
G7 vows to end greenhouse emissions from 2035, could boost climate aid
Mr. Kishida said the panel presented proposals for the development and construction of “new innovative reactors designed with new safety mechanisms." He called on his government to speed up its examination of “every possible measure” and reach a decision by the end of the year.
“In order to overcome our imminent crisis of a power supply crunch, we must take our utmost steps to mobilise all possible policies in the coming years and prepare for any emergency,” Mr. Kishida said.
“It is extremely important to secure all options to redesign a stable energy supply for our country," Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters. “From that perspective, we will also consider all options regarding nuclear power."
Most of Japan's nuclear power plants were taken off line following the Fukushima accident for safety checks under tightened standards.
A magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami destroyed key cooling functions at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in March 2011, causing its three reactors to melt and contaminating the region with massive radiation fallouts that still keep some areas uninhabitable.
Japanese utilities have since set more than 20 reactors for decommissioning largely because of the high cost of safety measures. Of the 33 workable reactors, 25 have been screened for safety checks by the Nuclear Safety Authority. Seventeen have been approved so far, but only 10 have restarted after gaining consent from local communities, including three currently off line for regular safety inspections.
The government has already announced plans to speed up restarts and have up to nine reactors restarted by winter to cope with the energy crunch. It aims to restart seven other reactors by next summer and further prolong the operational life of aging reactors to beyond 60 years from the initial 40 years.
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World's Largest Connected Fitness Company Broadens Distribution Channels and Expands Brand Awareness
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) today announced the Peloton Bike, Guide, and select accessories and apparel are now available for purchase in Amazon's U.S. stores, with Bike delivery available to most of the United States.
Prior to today, Peloton's new products and accessories were sold, exclusively, through the brand's e-commerce site, inside sales channels and global showrooms. This collaboration allows Peloton to expand its distribution and more immediately engage millions of Peloton Members and prospective Members in a new channel for the brand, making products and accessories more readily accessible in Amazon stores. Customers can search for the products in Amazon stores to see if they are available for purchase and delivery in their area.
The initiative is the latest move by Peloton to innovate and drive growth by collaborating with the world's best-in-class e-commerce retailer to expand access to its highly sought-after suite of connected fitness products.
"Expanding our distribution channels through Amazon is a natural extension of our business and an organic way to increase access to our brand," said Peloton Chief Commercial Officer, Kevin Cornils. "We want to meet consumers where they are, and they are shopping on Amazon. Providing additional opportunities to expose people to Peloton is a clear next step, as we continue to generate excitement for our unparalleled connected fitness experience."
As part of the Amazon experience, the Peloton Bike will be available with a convenient in-home delivery, and customers have the option to assemble the bikes themselves or select an add-on expert assembly option available in the majority of the US. The in-home delivery and expert assembly are offered at no additional cost to customers.
"We are thrilled to have Peloton products available for our customers in Amazon stores," said Jim Adkins, Vice President of Recreational and Vocational categories at Amazon. "Peloton is all about bringing their community and energizing fitness routines into the home. With Amazon's convenient shopping experience, we hope to further that mission by providing customers with high quality, innovative products to take their health and fitness to the next level."
Peloton products available at launch will include:
- Peloton Bike: Original Peloton Bike | Indoor Stationary Exercise Bike with Immersive 22" HD Touchscreen. Priced at $1445 USD at launch.
- Peloton Guide: Strength Training Device with Built-In Camera Technology, Movement Tracker, and Handheld Remote with Voice Activation. Priced at $295 USD at launch.
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For more information and images, please click here for the Peloton Bike, and here for the Peloton Guide.
Peloton is the leading interactive fitness platform in the world with a loyal community of more than 7 million Members. The Company pioneered connected, technology-enabled fitness, and the streaming of immersive, instructor-led boutique classes for its Members anytime, anywhere. Peloton makes fitness entertaining, approachable, effective, and convenient, while fostering social connections that motivate its Members to be the best versions of themselves. An innovator at the nexus of fitness, technology, and media, Peloton has reinvented the fitness industry by developing a first-of-its-kind subscription platform that seamlessly combines the best equipment, proprietary networked software, and world-class streaming digital fitness and wellness content, creating a product that its Members love. Consumers can access the brand's immersive content through the Peloton Bike, Peloton Tread, Peloton Bike+, Peloton Guide and Peloton App, which allows access to a full slate of fitness classes across disciplines, on any iOS or Android device, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku TVs, and Chromecast and Android TV. Organizations and enterprises can access select Peloton products and the platform for their teams and customers through Peloton Corporate Wellness or Peloton Commercial. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has a growing number of retail showrooms across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. For more information, visit www.onepeloton.com.
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OYSTER BAY, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world emerges from the global pandemic, retail is growing at levels not seen in the last two decades. Retail sales grew by 7% in 2020 and by over 14% in 2021, which is in stark contrast to the 3.7% annual growth between 2010 and 2019. The increased demand for retail has put a strain on supply chains and retail operations worldwide. As a result, retailers and stakeholders are turning to automation solutions such as mobile robotics for operational ease. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide commercial robot revenue in retail stores will have a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 25% from 2022 to 2030 and exceed US$8.4 billion by 2030.
"There is the continued adoption of diverse technologies in the retail space. We can see incoming retail solutions within various points of the retail value chain, such as order fulfillment, in-store inventory check, coordination between store associates, or last-mile delivery. These solutions can directly or indirectly impact the wider supply chain management to retailers for the better," explains Adhish Luitel, Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Management and Logistics at ABI Research.
Technologies such as contactless checkout, in-store mobile robotics, wearables, and smart carts are getting a lot of traction, with major retailers adopting these incoming solutions to enhance operations and contribute to a more streamlined supply chain management. Companies like Zebra Technologies, Simbe Robotics, and Seoul Robotics have been providing various automation solutions such as wearable computers, handheld devices, LiDAR devices, and in-store robots that can be used for inventory scanning, floor care, or security purposes. While companies such as Mashgin and Cloudpick offer frictionless checkout in stores by combining proprietary computer vision, deep learning, sensor fusion, and edge computing technologies.
"Given their obvious operational benefits of enhanced customer experience, streamlined task/employee management, price management, or automated item monitoring, the impact of these technologies on the wider supply chain management for retailers can't be understated. Beyond enabling rapid fulfillment/restocking or automated inventory management, these technologies also provide additional data points for precise demand and procurement planning. This can also lead to an enhanced omnichannel presence for retailers and stronger partnerships with suppliers, shippers, distribution center operators, and other supply chain stakeholders through enhanced communication and synergy," Luitel concludes.
These findings are from ABI Research's Digital Transformation of the Retail Supply Chain technology analysis report. This report is part of the company's Supply Chain Management & Logistics research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights. Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present an in-depth analysis of key market trends and factors for a specific technology.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristea Therapeutics (Aristea), a clinical-stage immunology focused drug development company advancing novel therapies to treat serious inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Mark Gergen and Daniel O'Connell, M.D., Ph.D., to the Board of Directors. Mr. Gergen will take an independent board seat, and Dr. O'Connell will take a seat on behalf of Novo Holdings. The company also announced that Michael S. Vincent, M.D., Ph.D., will join the Aristea Therapeutics Board as a Board Observer on behalf of Pfizer Inc.
James M. Mackay, Ph.D., President and CEO of Aristea, commented, "I am delighted to welcome Daniel and Mark to our Board, and Mike as a Board Observer. Each brings extensive leadership experience in life science across a wide range of therapeutic areas, and their perspectives will be invaluable to our team as we look to drive forward late stage development of our lead molecule RIST4721 and expand our clinical pipeline."
Mr. Gergen is an experienced biopharma leader with a proven track record of creating and executing strategies that have the power to build and transform businesses and create value. His therapeutic experience includes oncology, rare diseases, endocrine/metabolic, and CNS. He is currently the CEO of Poseida Therapeutics, a genetic engineering company developing novel cell and gene therapies with the capacity to cure. His experience includes multiple public offerings, and he has been involved in raising several billion dollars in capital in both private and public financings. His experience also includes driving multiple significant strategic transactions including a $3.6 billion strategic gene therapy collaboration between Poseida and Takeda and a $6 billion strategic allogenic CAR-T collaboration with Roche. Prior to Poseida, he held senior leadership positions at Halozyme Therapeutics, an oncology and drug-delivery company; Mirati Therapeutics, a targeted oncology company; Amylin Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company focused on chronic diseases; and Cardionet, a medical technology diagnostic company. Mr. Gergen holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and a B.A. from Minot State University.
"The opportunity we have at Aristea to help patients suffering from challenging inflammatory diseases with few treatment options is immense," said Mr. Gergen. "I am excited to join the Board of Directors and help the management team as we pursue those efforts and grow the company."
Dr. O'Connell, a Partner at Novo Ventures, has a proven track record in venture capital investments and corporate development. He was previously Executive Director of Equity and Venture Capital at Bristol Myers Squibb, where he was responsible for managing and operationalizing the $4.5B equity portfolio, comprising both direct equity investments and LP positions in venture funds. While at BMS, he was also a transaction lead in the 2020 acquisition of MyoKardia for $13.1 billion. Dr. O'Connell started in venture investing at OrbiMed Advisors and Arix Bioscience, where he led and supported investments in oncology, orphan diseases, and novel science developing technologies to address unmet medical needs. Dr. O'Connell received his M.D. and Ph.D. at the Tufts University School of Medicine and holds a B.S. from MIT.
"Aristea has positioned itself as a real leader in the inflammatory space, " said Dr. O'Connell. "I couldn't be more excited to join this dynamic team as we shepherd RIST4721 through the clinical development process and explore additional molecules and indications."
Dr. Vincent is Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of the Inflammation and Immunology Research Unit at Pfizer, leading the scientific pipeline for Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, and Dermatology specialties through the end of Phase 2. Since joining Pfizer in 2011, he has held several scientific leadership roles, most recently as Clinical Head for Pharmatherapeutics in Cambridge, MA. Over this period, he has had responsibility for clinical and translational science in the Inflammation and Immunology, Rare Disease and the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Research Units, and the Centers for Therapeutic Innovation. Before joining Pfizer, Dr. Vincent held positions of increasing responsibility within Medical Sciences at Amgen, ultimately leading early clinical development for the Immunology and Neuroscience therapeutic areas. Dr. Vincent earned his BA, Ph.D., and MD degrees from Indiana University, and completed his residency and began his post-doctoral and rheumatology training at the University of Vermont, completing his fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Aristea Therapeutics (Air-iss-tay-uh) is a clinical-stage immunology focused drug development company developing novel therapies to treat serious inflammatory diseases. The Aristea team is leveraging its broad industry expertise and proven success in drug development to form synergistic partnerships and build a pipeline of novel drugs. Aristea's lead program, RIST4721, is currently in Phase 2b clinical development. Aristea is headquartered in San Diego, CA.
In July 2021, Aristea announced a strategic collaboration with Arena Pharmaceuticals, to advance the clinical development of RIST4721. The agreement included an option to acquire Aristea upon the completion of the Phase 2b trial of RIST4721 in palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) and provided a framework during the option period for the companies to jointly explore the development of treatments for additional neutrophil-mediated diseases, including hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In March 2022, Arena Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Pfizer Inc. As such, the partnership and the option to acquire Aristea now sit with Pfizer.
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Award Winning Air-Dried Meat Snacks Brand to Raise Awareness of Organization Providing Educational Scholarships to Impacted Families
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stryve Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNAX), the premium air-dried meat snacks brand conquering the intersection of healthy and convenient, is proud to announce its partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides academic scholarships to the children and spouses of America's fallen and disabled service members. Folds of Honor pays tribute to the sacrifice of America's heroes by allowing their legacy to live on through their families through educational scholarships, partnering with brands such as Stryve Foods in order to achieve the goals that allow for academic pursuits.
Since 2007, over 35,000 scholarships have been awarded for K-12 and higher education, with 91% of donated funds going directly to scholarships. Folds of Honor has previously partnered with major brands such as Rite Aid, Budweiser, Quick Trip, Major League Baseball, Delta Airlines, and has had the support of George W. Bush, Larry the Cable Guy, and Dierks Bentley. Stryve Foods is supporting Folds of Honor by displaying the patriotic badge across Stryve Foods packaging. Stryve Foods products, which can be found at retailers and major grocery stores nationwide, will proudly display the badge in a commitment to increase awareness in support of a worthy cause so that the families of fallen and disabled service members will have access to academic funding.
"Folds of Honor is proud to team up with Stryve Foods," said Lt. Col Dan Rooney. "We believe this partnership will bring great awareness to the mission of Folds of Honor and aid in increasing the scholarship funding available to the families of American heroes. Together we will honor the legacy of the fallen and injured by paving a brighter future."
"Our mission at Stryve Foods has always been about expanding the meat snack category with better for you options while setting a new, higher standard of taste," said Chris Boever, Chief Executive Officer of Stryve Foods. "The standard to which we hold our products lends into how we align with other brands and organizations, especially those in support of worthy causes. Our partnership with Folds of Honor truly is an honor, as this will allow Stryve Foods to give back and showcase the important work such an organization is putting forth in the community."
For more information on Folds of Honor and to support the organization furthering the legacy of fallen and disabled American service members through educational scholarships, please visit www.foldsofhonor.org. For more information on Stryve Foods, please visit www.stryve.com.
Stryve Foods is an emerging healthy snacking company on a mission "to help Americans snack better and live happier, better lives." Offering delicious, convenient, and nutritious meat snacks, Stryve Foods' current brand portfolio consists of air-dried meat products which are marketed under Stryve Snacks, Kalahari Snacks, and Vacadillos. Stryve Foods uses an all-natural, centuries old process of air-drying meat, which originated in South Africa, to ensure that each bite of Biltong is full of flavor, while simultaneously tender. Unlike beef jerky, Stryve Foods' all-natural air-dried Biltong products are made of beef and spices, contain zero grams of sugar, and are free of monosodium glutamate (MSG), gluten, nitrates, nitrites, and preservatives. Stryve Snacks, Kalahari Snacks and Vacadillos are available online and nationwide in select convenience stores and retail locations. For more information on Stryve Foods, please visit www.stryve.com.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
725 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLASH FLOOD WARNING...
The threat of flooding continues and a Flash Flood Warning is now in
effect. Please refer to that bulletin for more information.
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Austin County in southeastern Texas...
Northeastern Colorado County in southeastern Texas...
* Until 915 AM CDT.
* At 725 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Sealy and Cat Spring.
This includes the following Low Water Crossings...
Franz Road at the San Bernard River, Sealy Kulow Road at San Bernard
River, Franz Road at Yellow Creek, Kloss Road at Little Bernard
Street, Franz Road at Schweiner Creek, Newberg Road at Yellow Creek
and Farm to Market 949 at Church Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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FAIRFIELD, Conn., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HJ Sims (Sims), a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm founded in 1935, is pleased to announce the addition of four investment bankers, expanding its education finance team, which provides comprehensive capital planning, structure and execution for charter schools, public and private education systems and institutions.
Kaiti Wang joins Sims as Vice President in Education Finance providing charter school financing expertise and experience in credit analysis. Kaiti earned her bachelor's degree at the University of California, Berkeley, later working with S&P Global Ratings where she developed her public finance rating analysis experience. She served as Loan Officer with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and as Program Officer on the Spark Opportunity Grant Program to gain more direct involvement with helping charter schools meet their financial and facility goals.
Kyle Ficker joins Sims as Senior Associate, supporting the investment banking teams dedicated to Senior Living and Education Finance. Kyle attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he earned his degree in Economics. Having previously worked with Truist Securities, Kyle brings public finance expertise through skilled analysis of the many requirements to execute tax-exempt and taxable debt financings and fulfill capital planning engagements.
Shannon Falon joins Sims as Vice President further developing the Education Finance practice. She earned a degree in Public Policy from the University of Southern California and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Florida Business School. Recruited by Teach for America to educate high school students in mathematics, she later entered commercial banking before moving to the Equitable Facilities Fund where she helped the non-profit lender make facilities loans to dozens of charter schools. To date, Shannon has closed over $200 million in charter school loans, which help serve over 6,000 students a year.
Seth Wagner joins Sims as Senior Vice President on the investment banking team leading financings for the Senior Living and Education Finance practices. Seth graduated from Hampden Sydney College in Virginia with a degree in Economics and Business. Thereafter, Seth pursued a career in finance where he spent more than seven years with BB&T Capital Markets (now Truist Securities) in various progressive analyst, banking and leadership roles. To date, Seth has served in a leadership role on over 30 financing projects totaling more than $2 billion in financings.
"We welcome Kaiti, Kyle, Shannon, and Seth to the HJ Sims family, and look forward to growing our presence in education finance as we continue to expand our investment banking services with the collective industry knowledge and financing expertise that our new members bring. We also wish to support them as they strive to accomplish their goals," said Rich Harmon, Executive Managing Director and Head of the Education Finance Team at Sims.
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Warmer Afternoon
Enjoy another beautiful morning with cooler conditions in the 50s. Watch out for areas of patchy fog through sunrise followed by a sunny and warm afternoon. Highs will range from the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-Cities and 70s in the mountains. A few spotty showers are possible in the mountains late this afternoon.
Chance for T-storms returns
Moisture returns Thursday leading to some spotty showers and storms during the afternoon. Rain chances will be higher in the Blue Ridge Mountains with scattered showers and storms Thursday afternoon and evening.
Scattered T-storms Friday
An approaching front will help to develop scattered showers and storms Friday afternoon and evening. Conditions do not look overly wet but expect a chance for scattered showers and storms through Friday evening.
Weekend Outlook
Get ready for some extra summer sizzle with upper 80s Saturday and Sunday. Rain and storms will be isolated during the afternoon and evening with heat index values in the mid-90s.
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-Results will be released Monday August 29,2022-
-Conference Call with Management to be held at 11AM ET-
AMITYVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NSSC), one of the leading designers and manufacturers of high-tech electronic security devices, wireless recurring communication services for intrusion, fire alarm, access control and locking systems as well as a leading provider of school safety solutions will release financial results for its Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 which ended June 30, 2022 on Monday August 29, 2022 before the market opens, followed by a conference call at 11 a.m. ET.
Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 1-877-407-4018 or for international callers, 1-201-689-8471. The conference call will also be available on replay starting at 2 p.m. ET on August 29, 2022. For the replay, please dial 1-844-512-2921 domestically, or 1-412-317-6671 for international callers, and use the replay access code 13732519
In addition, the call will be webcast and will be available on the Company's website at www.napcosecurity.com.
About NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc.
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is one of the world's leading manufacturers and service providers of high-tech electronic security devices as well as a leading provider of school safety solutions. The Company consists of four Divisions: NAPCO, plus three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Alarm Lock, Continental Instruments, and Marks USA. Headquartered in Amityville, New York, its products are installed by tens of thousands of security professionals worldwide in commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and government applications. NAPCO products have earned a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and reliability, positioning the Company for growth in the multi-billion dollar and rapidly expanding electronic security market. For additional information on NAPCO, please visit the Company's web site at http://www.napcosecurity.com.
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Tonbridge stabbing: Two teenagers charged with murder
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Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death.
Thomas Waugh, 20, died after being attacked in Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, in the early hours of 19 August.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised for two boys - a 17-year-old, from Coulsdon, and a 16-year-old, from Tonbridge - to be charged with his murder, Kent Police said.
They will appear at Medway Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
The pair were also charged with attempted robbery of Mr Waugh, and robbery in relation to two other men who were with Mr Waugh before the stabbing.
Meanwhile, a 16-year-old girl and a 47-year-old woman, who were arrested, have been released on police bail, pending further inquiries.
Police are continuing to ask anyone in the area who may have CCTV footage, including from doorbells, or dashcam footage to get in touch. | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-62661546 | 2022-08-24T13:04:17Z | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-62661546 | false |
Palm Beach County effort to preserve bee populations
There are more than 300 native species of bees in South Florida and 20,0000 species worldwide. They pollinate about a third of the food we eat.
Sierra Malnove and Al Salopek have taken their passion for bees and made it their business, and their mission.
The two have founded Palm Beach Creamed Honey and Bee10Coffee, among other arms of their business that all aim to protect bees.
In recent years, bee populations have declined significantly. As populations of people have grown, trees and plants have been cut back and neighborhoods have sprawled into natural areas.
“The bees need something really heavily in bloom in order to make a surplus honey crop,” Malnove said.
Pesticides have also become a threat, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission said there are “robber flies,” which mimic bees while they eat them.
To help bee populations, Malnove and Salopek pack up millions of bees to travel to California to help pollinate where 80% of the world’s almonds are grown.
“Bees are extremely important, we wouldn’t have nuts, berries, seeds,” Malnove said.
Malnove also tends to bees on 28 different area golf courses in South Florida. She brings the honey back to her honey house where it is creamed and then delivered back to each location. Each hive has its own microclimate, with different plants to forage, so the honey on each course tastes unique.
“Oh my gosh, so different, even two miles apart. So, I have some clubs going down A1A in Jupiter, two miles down the road, everybody’s honey is totally different, it’s so much fun," said Malnove. "And sometimes they’ll ask me how do we know we’re getting our own honey back, and I say well taste the honey next door it’s totally different."
The process allows the golf courses to support the health of the species, while embracing the local foliage.
Most recently, Salopek, who is known as "Al the Bee Guy," has created a new product called Bee10Coffee. It is beaten coffee mixed with raw, unprocessed honey, to smooth out the bitterness. A scoop mixed with hot water turns into a variety of different coffee drinks.
“Altogether, it’s Bee10Coffee— beaten coffee,” Salopek explained. “The bee is for honey, instead of sugar, the ten is for ten percent goes to save the honeybees, and the coffee is to enjoy.”
Ten percent of the product goes to saving honeybees and honeybee education.
The product has already caught the eye of coffee lovers. Salopek has been asked to present at the New York Coffee Festival in October.
Salopek is also one of the bee removal specialists in South Florida who are called upon to relocate bees.
Brendhan Horne is another beekeeper with the same goal. He runs Bee Barf Apiaries.
Horne has saved millions of bees from his calls, inside rooftops, walls, water meters and barbecues. Some of the hives have weighed hundreds of pounds. Horne said he has received more calls as urban development has pushed into natural areas. He relocates the bees to safe open space, where they can continue to thrive.
“I don’t run a lot of pollination contracts, but I build my hives up and then sell them to other beekeepers who do that," Horne said. "Then they move their hives out to the farms to produce the watermelon, the strawberries, the apples, that we all tend to enjoy, they also work some of the cotton fields that help make the clothes we wear.”
For those who respect and love the bees, every effort is valued.
“I love bees, right, I have a love affair with bees, I have fallen in love with bees," Malnove said. "There’s something that comes over me when I work the bees, but I’ve also become more aware of my surroundings.”
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