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Nashville's glory days are right here, right now: 10 amazing facts about the Music City
Red-hot Nashville boasts a world-famous live music scene and a booming economy
Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville artists have shaped global culture — and its cherished icons celebrate the Music City with their lyrics and tunes.
"The streets are paved with tourists and the record companies flourish/Lord knows every singer wants to be the king," Hank Williams Jr. sang in "The Nashville Scene," a track from his 1985 no. 1 album "Five-O."
JOHNNY CASH IS KING IN NASHVILLE: HIS TUNES, LEGACY AND LEGEND RULE THE MUSIC CITY
But Nashville doesn't live in the past. Its glory days are right here, right now.
The Music City is thumping to the sounds of a booming economy, new construction, new residents and thriving tourism.
Oh, yes, and plenty of music, too.
Here's a look at 10 amazing facts that spotlight a red-hot American destination.
Nashville totally lives up to its Music City moniker
Nashville boasts about 180 live entertainment venues, from the modern 20,000-seat Bridgestone Arena (which also hosts the NHL's Nashville Predators) to street-corner and strip-mall honky tonks.
The most famous music venues: the historic Ryman Auditorium in hard-partying Lower Broadway and the Grand Ole Opry in Opryland, about 10 miles east of downtown.
Dolly Parton inspired Nelson Mandela in prison
Parton arrived in the Music City after graduating from high school in East Tennessee. She became, and remains, an entertainment sensation.
In one of the most incredible stories of the power of Nashville music, Parton's 1973 heartache song "Jolene" was an anthem for Nelson Mandela and the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
"Jolene" by Dolly Parton was the first song Nelson Mandela played for his fellow inmates.
"Dolly Parton's America," a 2019 Apple podcast, revealed that Mandela was allowed to play music over prison loudspeakers. "Jolene" was the first song he played for his fellow inmates.
"To them it wasn’t another woman song," writes NaSHEville.com in its review of the podcast.
"It was the voice of a sorrowful spirit who’d had her beloved — and in their case, their freedom — stripped away without her consent."
The Music City is a tourist mecca
Nashville is on pace to welcome a record 14.2 million tourists in 2022, surpassing its previous best of 13.8 million visitors in 2019, according to the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.
The city expects even better things ahead, projecting 14.9 million tourists in 2023.
The Grand Ole Opry alone has about a million visitors a year.
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"Music City thrives on its authentic and creative spirit, and we’re thrilled it has emerged as one of the most vibrant and sought-after cities to visit," convention bureau president Deana Ivey told Fox News Digital.
Nobody parties on wheels like Nashville
The Music City features an incredible array part of party buses, pedal pubs and mobile entertainment venues.
Broadway is filled with a traffic jam of farm tractors pulling trailers of evangelical musicians and open-air buses packed with screeching, sipping and swaying bachelorettes.
Some buses offer Nashville hot chicken while others dish out mobile comedy shows.
Don't forget the water. Tourists can party on the Cumberland River, which slices through downtown, aboard the Pontoon Saloon.
Kid Rock may have the largest club in the city
Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk and Rock ‘n’ Roll Steakhouse is reportedly the largest club in Nashville.
It has six bars, five floors, four stages and room for 2,000 guests — plus a rooftop bar overlooking the chaos of Lower Broadway.
Slapping your name and image on a downtown Nashville nightclub is a status symbol among celebrity musicians.
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Jason Aldean, Luke Bryant, Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, John Rich, Blake Shelton, Justin Timberlake and Florida Georgia Line all boast a Lower Broadway honky-tonk.
A ‘great migration’ is flooding Nashville
The population of Metro Nashville jumped 21% over the past decade, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with the city welcoming an average of nearly 100 new residents every single day.
"It's the great migration," Jen Livengood, a freelance TV producer from Nashville, told Fox News Digital.
She moved from New York City to Nashville in 2013 and said the pandemic only hastened the the flight of newcomers.
The population of Metro Nashville jumped 21% over the past decade.
"There was a massive influx of people from L.A. and New York during COVID, especially during the lockdowns," she said. "They wanted more space and more affordability."
Somebody "selling a mega-mansion" in another state, she said, "can get the same exact thing in Nashville for $600,000."
Nashville is making room for more tourists
This summer of 2022, Nashville has 2,600 new hotel rooms under construction.
Among its newest venues: The Graduate, a whimsical retro-Americana themed hotel in midtown that opened in 2020.
The Graduate offers a rooftop lounge, White Limozeen, which features a 9-foot-tall bust of Dolly Parton made of chicken wire; and a cozy ground-floor karaoke bar called Crossed-Eyed Critters.
Nashville is an Athens of America
The Parthenon in Centennial Park is one of America's more unusual and extraordinary attraction.
The art museum is the world's only full-size replica of the original Parthenon, a 2,500-year-old architectural landmark in Athens.
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It's located west of downtown Nashville, near the campus of Vanderbilt University. It was built in 1897.
It's "a beloved symbol of civic pride to Nashvillians," says the city's tourism board.
It's easy to eat well in Nashville
The number of people eating out in Nashville in the summer of 2022 has soared 19.2% over the pre-pandemic summer of 2019, according to data from OpenTable.
Guests flock to the Music City for its local specialty, Nashville hot chicken, served at no-frills local joints such as Bolton's in East Nashville or glitzy newer hot chicken chains Party Fowl and Hattie B's.
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Nashville has welcomed 200 new eateries over the past two years, according to the city tourism board; it has a thriving upscale dining scene.
Newcomers include Layer Cake Social Kitchen, a bachelorette-themed restaurant and cocktail venue; Boqueria Fifth + Broadway, a downtown tapas eatery; and E3 Chophouse, a favorite of country music star John Rich featuring farm-sourced ingredients including grass-fed beef and locally harvested honeycomb.
The Music City embraces its history
The Ryman Auditorium, a former tabernacle just steps from Lower Broadway in downtown Nashville, still hosts performances but is best known today as a museum of American music history.
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Visitors can get their photo taken on stage or see hallowed sites such as the Johnny Cash and June Carter dressing room.
Cash met Carter at the Ryman for the first time as a teenager in 1950 and instantly fell in love, tour director Lisa Errington told Fox News Digital.
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"He thought she was amazing, the bee's knees," she said. "We want to tell their story, tell their love story."
The Grand Ole Opry, which left the Ryman and opened its Opryland location in 1974, offers visitors backstage tours after each performance. | https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/nashvilles-glory-days-right-here-right-now-amazing-facts-music-city | 2022-08-31T12:25:03Z | https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/nashvilles-glory-days-right-here-right-now-amazing-facts-music-city | true |
California district curriculum claims there's 10 sexual orientations, including skoliosexual and gynesexual
California's Newport-Mesa district curriculum listed eight gender identities, such as bygender, gender-nonconforming, gender questioning and nonbinary
FIRST ON FOX – A California district called Newport-Mesa's health education textbooks claimed there are over 10 sexual orientations and eight genders, Fox News Digital has learned.
A textbook ordered by the Newport-Mesa district called "Comprehensive Health Skills for High School" claims that there are eight different gender identities, including androgynous, bygender, gender-nonconforming, gender questioning and nonbinary.
The Newport-Mesa school district's curriculum also said that there were 10 different sexual orientations including androsexual, polysexual, skoliosexual, demisexual and gynesexual.
"They are sexualizing our kids and normalizing sexual behavior [at a young age]," a mom in the district, Alicia Beget, told Fox News Digital.
"We are placing them in a situation where they think that this is safe, that this is healthy, this is how we show love. And so they are being exploited by very evil people," Beget said.
"This is part of a larger agenda that those at the very top are well aware of what they're doing," Beget said.
Fox News Digital previously reported that the district instructed students on gender using a "Genderbread" man in sex education class.
The "Genderbread Identity" man was found by public records request in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District sex-ed curriculum it purchased called "Teen Talk," which is used for middle and high school students. Teen Talk is taught to thousands of students throughout California.
The "gender" section of the "Genderbread Identity" man included a video on "what it's like to be trans in high school" with two teens discussing transitioning.
The district's "Teen Talk" curriculum also shows graphic images of genitalia, including the differences between circumcised and uncircumcised penises.
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Another textbook "Comprehensive Health" provides profiles of students, including their names, sexual orientation and gender identity, and asks kids to create their own. For example, "Kai" is 14 years old. She is gender-fluid and pansexual, according to her profile.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the district for comment, and they said, "We follow the state-adopted standards for health education, which includes sexual health. We use a state-approved health curriculum with select modules, taught by credentialed teachers."
They continued, "Parents can opt out their child from participating in comprehensive sex education. Parents also have the ability to review all curriculum taught in our schools so that they can be well-informed and make the best decisions for their child. We understand that there are varying viewpoints and beliefs and we follow California State Standards for curriculum, while also supporting parent choice." | https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-district-curriculum-claims-10-sexual-orientations-skoliosexual-gynesexual | 2022-08-31T12:25:15Z | https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-district-curriculum-claims-10-sexual-orientations-skoliosexual-gynesexual | false |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Bostick’s official title at the University of Pittsburgh is “Senior Associate Athletic Director of Development, Major Gifts.”
There’s an unofficial title that pops up fairly regularly for the quarterback who helped the Panthers pull off one of college football’s greatest upsets of the 21st century.
“I joke sometimes people think when they see my face they think of a score before they think of my name,” Bostick said with a laugh.
That’s because across a significant stretch of the Appalachians and western Pennsylvania foothills, “13-9” lives on forever.
Pitt’s stunner over West Virginia in 2007 deflated a stadium, derailed a season, and redefined a rivalry, one that will be renewed for the first time in more than 10 years on Thursday night when the 17th-ranked Panthers host the Mountaineers in the return of “The Backyard Brawl.”
Well over a decade removed from that cold December night in Morgantown, West Virginia, the details remain fresh in Bostick’s mind.
The way Pitt’s bus swayed as West Virginia fans pushed against it as it made its way to Milan-Puskar Stadium. The sound of something heavy — a battery maybe, Bostick thinks — smacking against the bus’s frame over and over again. The way running back LeSean McCoy stood up and challenged his teammates to make the impossible possible.
“It was supposed to be a coronation (for West Virginia),” Bostick said. “That team was really, really good.”
It was. Just not on Dec. 1, 2007. Bostick remembers the feeling of disbelief as the Panthers poured onto the field with the Mountaineers’ hopes of crashing the BCS title game gone, soon to be followed by head coach Rich Rodriguez, who bolted for Michigan shortly thereafter.
The renewal of the series after both teams left the Big East for more lucrative pastures — Pitt to the Atlantic Coast Conference, West Virginia to the Big 12 — has already produced a rare home sellout for the Panthers. It also required Bostick and others on both sides to spend the run-up serving as history professors of sorts. After all, the players who will participate in the 105th edition of the Brawl were in elementary school the last time Pitt and West Virginia shared the same field, a 21-20 victory by the Mountaineers in 2011.
“I absolutely do feel a responsibility to share,” Bostick said. “It’s the same responsibility that the seniors had when I was a freshman. I’m also going to encourage them to enjoy it.”
Maybe it’s because, as former Pitt running back LeSean McCoy put it, “nothing else matches up” to the Brawl.
“The rivalry is something special,” said McCoy, who ran for 148 yards during the 2007 win and later embarked on a 12-year NFL career.
A feeling embraced by all involved. For years former WVU linebacker Gary Stills tried to impart the significance of the Brawl to his son Dante, who admittedly didn’t particularly grasp it while growing up.
He does now. Maybe because the Mountaineers’ defensive lineman will find himself thrust into it for the first time on Thursday night.
“I wasn’t, like, locked in, because I’m a kid. I’m just playing around,” Dante Stills said. “I remember just people talking about it growing up as a kid: ‘We don’t like Pitt, we don’t like Pitt.’ But I’m a kid, so I’m like, ‘Why don’t you like Pitt?’ But now, I obviously know.”
At least he thinks he knows. His father isn’t so sure his son will understand the Brawl until he experiences it first-hand.
“That Backyard Brawl, that’s where the beast lives,” Gary Stills said. “I’m going to be excited to watch my son play with my number and with the bloodline still going.”
Pitt has been relying on more than folklore to get emotionally ready. Quarterback Kedon Slovis, who will get the start after transferring from USC over the winter, hinted the Panthers have been familiarizing themselves with “Country Roads,” the iconic John Denver song that doubles as West Virginia’s unofficial state anthem.
The anthem has made its way onto a playlist in Pitt’s weight room, a psychological ploy designed to offer a little extra motivation at the end of a workout.
This isn’t the first time during Pat Narduzzi’s now eight-year tenure that the Panthers have revived a dormant series. Pitt and Penn State played annually from 2016-19. Nearly 70,000 crammed into what was then known as Heinz Field for the 2016 meeting, the biggest crowd to attend a Pittsburgh sporting event of any kind in the city’s history.
Narduzzi declined to offer specifics on what he’s learned about how to prepare for what awaits in front of a packed stadium and a national television audience against essentially a blood rival. Yet he’s well aware of the stakes.
“There’s a lot of hatred on their end — but there’s got to be a lot of hate on our end,” he said. “That’s what it comes down to in rivalry games.”
Even if the hate doesn’t come from history but from happenstance. Pitt linebacker SirVocea Dennis grew up in upstate New York, far outside the specter of the Brawl and doesn’t really know any of the current Mountaineers. That won’t matter once the ball is kicked off.
“Once we (put on) our jerseys and that Pitt script on our helmets,” Dennis said, “whoever they say we don’t like, we don’t like.”
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AP Sports Writer John Raby in Morgantown, West Virginia contributed to this report.
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David Brooks continues recovery from cancer as he turns out for Bournemouth U21s
Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks has returned to action for the Premier League club’s under-21s as he continues his recovery from cancer.
Brooks, 25, who was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021, revealed he was cancer-free in May and the club announced he had been included in their line-up on Wednesday at Brentford.
The Cherries said on Twitter: “Another step in the right direction. David Brooks will feature for our under-21s today at Brentford as he continues his recovery.”
Wales international Brooks, who has not played since his diagnosis, signed a contract extension last week that will keep him at Bournemouth until 2026.
He has made 39 Premier League appearances for the Cherries, scoring eight top-flight goals, and has played in 90 games in total in all competitions for the club since signing from Sheffield United for £11.5million in 2018.
Brooks has won 21 caps for Wales and – after signing his contract extension – he told the club’s official website: “I’m so pleased to have signed this deal and looking forward to the next few years with this great club.
David Brooks has returned to action with Bournemouth´s Under-21s (Kieran Cleeves/PA)
“Of course, the last year has been extremely difficult for myself, my family and friends, but I’m now in a position to resume my career – and getting this deal over the line is the icing on the cake.” | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11164631/David-Brooks-continues-recovery-cancer-turns-Bournemouth-U21s.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T12:27:37Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11164631/David-Brooks-continues-recovery-cancer-turns-Bournemouth-U21s.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Grain silos at Mykolaiv port hit by Russian attack - emergencies service
KYIV, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Grain silos in Ukraine's second biggest port, Mykolaiv, were hit by Russian shelling of the city on Tuesday, causing a fire that was still burning on Wednesday, Ukraine's emergencies service said.
"As a result of the shelling of Mykolaiv, grain silos at an infrastructure facility in the Korabelny district caught fire," the emergencies service said on Facebook on Wednesday. "Firefighting continues."
It published photos showing holes in the metal roofs of at least two silos and fire brigades pouring water on damaged facilities. A 200 square metre area had been affected, it said, without giving any further details.
There are several major grain terminals in Mykolaiv, and some have already come under attack during the Russian invasion, which Moscow calls a "special military operation".
Ukraine is conducting a counter-offensive in the area, which has come under constant shelling in recent weeks, to try to push Russian troops out of the city of Kherson to the southeast and drive them back towards Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.
Viterra, partly owned by commodity group Glencore, is one of several international grain merchants with facilities in Mikolaiv, which lies on the Southern Bug river close to the Black Sea. Its port terminal caught fire in June but there was no information on whether it had been affected this time around.
Ukraine's grain exports slumped after Russia invaded the country on Feb. 24 and blockaded its Black Sea ports, driving up global food prices and prompting fears of shortages in Africa and the Middle East.
Three Black Sea ports https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/three-new-ships-with-grain-leave-ukraine-under-landmark-deal-2022-08-05 were reopened under a deal signed on July 22 by Moscow and Kyiv and the ministry said these ports are able to load and send abroad 100-150 cargo ships per month.
Ukrainian officials have said they also want to open Mykolaiv port for grain exports. (Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; editing by Philippa Fletcher) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11164427/Grain-silos-Mykolaiv-port-hit-Russian-attack--energencies-service.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T12:28:48Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11164427/Grain-silos-Mykolaiv-port-hit-Russian-attack--energencies-service.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Troubles legacy bill: 'Significant risk' law struck down by courts
By Julian O'Neill
BBC News NI Home Affairs Correspondent
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The controversial Troubles legacy bill "runs a very significant risk" of being ruled unlawful by courts, a leading human rights figure has claimed.
Dunja Mijatović, human rights commissioner for the Council of Europe (CoE), also believed the bill would fail to draw a line under the past.
The bill offers a conditional amnesty to those accused of killings and other Troubles-related crimes.
The UK is one of 46 members of the council, a leading human rights body.
Ms Mijatović has written in detail about the legislation following recent meetings in Belfast.
She has previously criticised the legislation, stating it would bring the UK "into conflict" with its obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights.
The obligations include conducting effective investigations into killings.
The bill, which is currently before Parliament, would see a new information recovery body established to look into cases, with perpetrators being offered amnesties.
It would bring an end to all police investigations into Troubles-era crimes.
Victims' groups oppose the legislation, as do all Northern Ireland political parties.
In her latest submission for the CoE, Ms Mijatović stated the bill will deprive families of their "full enjoyment" of convention rights.
"The UK government has embarked on a course of action that runs a very significant risk of eventually being found by domestic courts and/or the European Court of Human Rights not to be compliant with the convention," she wrote.
She noted the legislation "has been further damaged" by the perception that its main purpose "is to shield (army) veterans from investigations and prosecutions".
She added that UK government officials have told her that once set up, they expected confidence in the new information body to grow.
However she concluded: "In this case the baseline of trust is so low that it is difficult to see how the mechanisms in the bill will come to garner more confidence during its implementation."
The bill emerged from the Commons before the summer recess with no major amendments and it is due for consideration by the House of Lords in September. | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-62738736?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA | 2022-08-31T12:29:32Z | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-62738736?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA | true |
ISS calls for Monte dei Paschi investors to back cash call
MILAN, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended investors in Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) back a 2.5 billion euro ($2.5 billion) capital increase, the influential governance adviser said in a report.
Shareholders in MPS meet on Sept. 15 to vote on the new share issue, which amounts to more than seven times the bank's current market value. MPS is 64% owned by the state following a 2017 bailout.
"Despite the significant dilution, the proposed operation is supported by a compelling rationale," ISS wrote in the report, an extract of which was seen by Reuters. ($1 = 1.0017 euros) (Reporting by Valentina Za, editing by Maria Pia Quaglia) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11164539/ISS-calls-Monte-dei-Paschi-investors-cash-call.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T12:30:58Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11164539/ISS-calls-Monte-dei-Paschi-investors-cash-call.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
TULUM, Mexico (AP) — Scraping the smelly sargassum seaweed off some beaches on Mexico’s resort-studded Caribbean coast has become not only a nightmare, but possibly a health threat, for the workers doing it — with the quantities washing ashore this year seemingly mountains not mounds.
Decomposing sargassum, which is actually algae, generates hydrogen sulfide gas. In small amounts in open areas, it’s not much more than an annoying odor: sulfurous, like rotting eggs.
But in the quantities seen in once-paradisical beach towns like Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Xcalak, scientists say it can be dangerous to workers with respiratory problems as they rake up the seaweed maskless in the scorching heat. This year appears on track to be worse than even the peak sargassum year of 2018.
Ezequiel Martínez Lara is one of thousands of laborers who work six to eight hours per day heaving mounds of sargassum into wheelbarrows with pitchforks and then wheeling them off the beach to a growing pile on a neighboring street.
Martínez Lara used to earn as much as $50 per day guiding sports fishermen on catch-and-release outings, but now makes less than half that for collecting around 40 wheelbarrows of sargassum every day.
It is a Sisyphean task at a beach north of Tulum, where huge mats of seaweed float just offshore.
“If we clean it all off today, tomorrow more will have washed in,” said another worker, Austin Valle.
But workers like Martínez and Valle are exposing themselves to more than just the burning sun, says Rosa Rodríguez Martínez, a biologist in the beachside town of Puerto Morelos who studies reefs and coastal ecosystems for Mexico’s National Autonomous University.
“At the university we have started to measure the quantity of gases that sargassum produces when it is scraped up,” Rodríguez Martínez said. “At one spot (in a decomposed pile of seaweed) it reached 56 parts per million. That’s very high. Above two, that can be dangerous for people with respiratory problems.”
“I took off running” from the spot, she said.
Martínez Lara doesn’t have the luxury of avoiding the hydrogen sulfide gas. Like almost every other sargassum worker on the coast, he has no mask, gas sensor or medical care. He works at a day rate for the person who owns the house in front of the beach.
“When sargassum rots, it gives off a very strong odor like acid, and it is very bothersome when you breath it; it hurts a lot,” Martínez Lara said. He said he takes more simple precautions.
“We try to clean it off (the beach) as quickly as possible … to get it off when it is as fresh as possible,” he says.
A 2019 article in the Journal of Travel Medicine includes the disturbing warning, “More chronic exposure to these gasses can lead to conjunctival and neurocognitive symptoms such as memory loss and impaired balance, as well as non-specific symptoms such as headache, nausea and fatigue.”
The Florida Health Department, on the other hand, says “hydrogen sulfide levels in an area like the beach, where large amounts of air flow can dilute levels, is not expected to harm health.”
The sargassum problem isn’t as bad for tourists as for workers. But neither is it pleasant.
Ligia Collado-Vides, a marine botanist at Florida International University who specializes in studying macroalgae like sargassum, said, “If you’re swimming for a little bit, it shouldn’t be a danger at all,” but added that tiny jellyfish cousins known as hydrozoa often inhabit sargassum mats.
“If you’re going to be there for a long time playing in the sargassum, you can get like many, many, many stings from hydrozoans and those are toxic,” she noted, adding that long sleeves — something almost nobody wears at the beach — might help.
Sarah Callaway, a tourist from Denver, Colorado, was pretty much confined to playing with her kids in the pool in front of their rented beach house.
“The property is beautiful, but we were automatically struck … by the smell,” Callaway said. “The smell is really pungent and very strong. And then, yeah, we were disappointed with how much seaweed sargasso there is here.”
“The kids have tried to get in the ocean, but then they get kind of overwhelmed by it. So we really haven’t gotten to do the beach part of it, which is why we came,” she said.
It will also impact locals who depend on the tourist trade. Hundreds of thousands of people migrated to the coast in recent years for better paying jobs, but some may now be considering leaving.
Valle, the seaweed cleaner, said one of his friends in Tulum has been thinking of giving up her snack stand business because sales have dipped so much.
It’s hard to measure the impact on tourism. The Caribbean coast suffered a drop in visits during the coronavirus pandemic, but because Mexico never declared travel restrictions, testing requirements or mandatory mask rules, Americans have continued to come.
International tourism to the country as a whole surpassed pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2022, with 10.26 million visitors from January to June, 1.5% higher than the 10.11 million tourists who arrived in Mexico in the first half of 2019.
Mexico’s strongest showing was with U.S. tourists. The number of Americans arriving by air in the first six months of 2022 was 6.66 million; that is 19.1% higher than in the same period of 2019.
But that boom may be slowing. Grupo Financiero Base noted in a research report that international tourist arrivals in June 2022 were down 13.8% from levels in June 2019. It’s unclear what — sargassum, inflation, or the war in Ukraine — may have caused that dip.
And overall tourist spending remains below pre-pandemic levels.
The picture is mixed because some of the most-heavily developed resorts like Cancun have not suffered as much from sargassum as lower-key resorts further south, like Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Ocean currents and islands like Isla Mujeres shield Cancun from much of the floating sargassum. Given the large number of big hotels in Cancun with huge cleaning staffs and money to deploy floating booms, what sargassum does arrive is cleaned up more quickly.
The jury is still out on the floating booms, meant to trap sargassum mats at sea before they reach the beach.
“When the sea is calm, all types of booms work,” Rodríguez Martínez said. “When there are waves, none of them work.”
Some tourists like the area so much they’ll keep coming back.
“I will absolutely be back. We love it here,” said Jeff Chambers, a tourist from Palm Desert, California, who was strolling down the main seaside street in Tulum. “We like things a little slower.”
Some locals like Victor Reyes, who works in real estate in Tulum, are more sanguine about the seaweed, noting that it’s not so bad in the winter months.
“In the winter it’s better. In November, when the tourists want to come, the sargassum is gone,” Reyes says.
As bad as sargassum is for people — and Collado-Vides stresses that much more study is needed — it’s far worse for seagrass, fish and other marine life suffocated by seaweed that drops to the bottom, decomposes and creates oxygen-depleted or anoxic layers similar to dead zones.
“Sargassum stays there and goes down into the water column so nobody sees it, but on the bottom it is creating anoxic conditions,” she said.
Recounting one recent monitoring expedition, Collado-Vides said: “It’s really terrible … the amount of vertebrates, the amount of crabs, the amount of fish dead in just a 1-square meter quadrant.” | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/photos-mountains-of-seaweed-grow-on-mexicos-caribbean-coast/ | 2022-08-31T12:31:19Z | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/photos-mountains-of-seaweed-grow-on-mexicos-caribbean-coast/ | true |
PARIS — For those trying to offset France’s increasingly sweltering summers by building swimming pools, the tax authorities have a message: If you’re thinking of saving money by keeping your pool hidden from property tax collectors, we’re watching — from above.
Over 20,000 unreported swimming pools have been detected since last October in a handful of French regions by an artificial intelligence tool that scans satellite images of houses and backyards, authorities announced this week.
The discoveries will enable the French tax agency to collect nearly 10 million euros, or about $10 million, in property taxes, authorities said. The tool will be deployed nationwide in the coming months after being tested over the past year in nine administrative departments, like the Var region on the Mediterranean coast and the Morbihan area of Brittany.
France’s General Directorate of Public Finances said in a statement that “by optimizing the process of detecting undeclared constructions or developments,” the project aims to “fight more effectively against anomalies” and respond to demands for “fairness and fiscal justice.”
In France, permanently constructed pools increase property taxes because they boost a property’s value. Pools are taxed by size and according to local tax rates; the average 30-square-meter pool, or roughly 323 square feet, costs the owner about 200 euros in taxes per year. Property taxes are paid to local municipalities.
A small minority of France’s 67 million citizens own swimming pools, but they have become increasingly popular in recent years. There are over 3 million private swimming pools in France, and over 240,000 were built in 2021 alone, according to France’s Federation of Pool and Spa Professionals, an industry lobbying group.
Antoine Magnant, the deputy director general of public finances, hailed the new software as a source of additional revenue for local authorities, which are expected to gain nearly 40 million euros in taxes in 2023 because of it.
Magnant told Le Parisien, which was first to report on the tool’s results, that the AI would be fine-tuned and improved to spot other construction that increases property values and needs to be registered with authorities, like sunrooms.
“We have to be sure that the software can find buildings with large footprints, not the doghouse or the children’s playhouse,” Magnant said.
The algorithms were developed by the French tax agency in cooperation with Capgemini, a French consulting firm, and uses open-source software by Google. Neither company has access to French tax data, authorities stressed.
The tool scans publicly available satellite photos, analyzes the surroundings of constructed buildings and identifies pools, which are often impossible to see over walls or hedges but can be detected from above as white or blue rectangles or ovals. The tool then compares those results with an existing database of officially declared pool owners and flags any outliers.
To correct for any mistakes made by the tool, like a stretch of blue tarp accidentally flagged as a pool, humans verify each finding, authorities said.
The French tax agency said that the algorithm was refined over the course of the testing period through machine learning and that its current margin of error is small. Ninety-four percent of taxpayers who were contacted by authorities after being flagged by the tool confirmed that they did in fact have a taxable swimming pool.
The 20,356 undeclared pools detected during the test period will lead authorities to recover 5.7 million euros in back taxes and 4.1 million euros in taxes for 2022, authorities said.
But some unions representing public finance employees are wary of the new approach. They dispute the system’s accuracy and worry that the government will cut jobs and replace field work by tax collectors and surveyors, who have long-term knowledge of their communities, with cursory desk duty reviewing the algorithms’ findings.
Philippe Laget, a union official at the General Confederation of Labor branch that represents public finance workers in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, said that the tool lumped together permanently built pools, which are taxable, with temporary ones that can be dismantled and are not taxable. Face-to-face interaction with taxpayers is key to untangling those situations, he said.
“We are not against technology,” Laget said. “But in no case should artificial intelligence replace human beings.”
The announcement on pools was not directly tied to the fight against climate change or the energy crunch caused by the war in Ukraine, but it came after weeks of devastating wildfires, severe drought and extreme heat that have strained Europe’s energy supply. These crises have raised questions about whether hallmarks of modern comfort like swimming pools were a necessity in times like this.
Heightened concerns over pollution and energy conservation have already led to growing calls to limit or even ban the use of private jets in France, and some say France should also regulate the use of swimming pools, despite scorching temperatures, as droughts and water restrictions become increasingly common.
Julien Bayou, the national secretary of France’s Green party, told the LCI television broadcaster Tuesday that “if you want to organize an environmental transition, it has to be fair.”
“You can’t get the population on board if the rich, who by the way are the biggest polluters, get exemptions,” Bayou said.
France’s national weather forecaster said Tuesday that this summer has been the second-hottest on record. It even prompted some to surreptitiously take dips in other peoples’ pools to escape the heat. Others have angrily slashed private hot tubs over accusations that they waste water, even as farmers are forced to cut back on irrigating their crops. | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/french-tax-collectors-use-ai-to-spot-thousands-of-undeclared-swimming-pools/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-08-31T12:33:02Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/french-tax-collectors-use-ai-to-spot-thousands-of-undeclared-swimming-pools/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | false |
Teacher scammed, warns others
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A Minnesota teacher was scammed out of thousands of dollars, she’s now speaking out in hopes to warn others.
It started with a phone call from a man claiming he was an analyst for Amazon and that her IP had been hacked and that’s what had Brenda Crissinger convinced it was real
The caller talked Crissinger into sharing her computer screen and bank account information and then sent her to buy gift cards, but first the caller told her to deposit $6,500 from her bank.
In fear of her IP being hacked, she did as told which lead her to buy $500 gift cards at Dollar General, Hy-vee, Kwik-Trip and other stores using the cash she took out and her credit card to buy more than $10,000 worth of gift cards.
“So I bought them, came in the car, scratched them off, read off the numbers and then we went to another,” Crissinger said.
Some stores questioned the amount of money she bought on gift cards, but she lied, giving them the reason the caller came up with.
Authorities say some other scams like this one you’ll be deported, owed taxes, missed jury duty or someone needs bail money. The scammers have you buy gift cards and take your money.
She now just wants to spread the word and inform others of this scam and stop them from being out thousands of dollars like she is.
Police say to always be aware and cautious of anyone asking for bank information and people asking you to buy gift cards.
Crissinger won’t get much of her money back because scams involving gift cards are almost impossible to track.
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Christine Russo, founder of RCCA—a B2B communications consultancy, sales and marketing agency—with roles in global retail and Deloitte.
Choruses of businesses are resolute that it’s time for a breakout in B2B marketing. For example, LinkedIn is encouraging creators to rethink B2B marketing as sexy, professionally fulfilling and creative as B2C.
The subtext of this swell of voices demanding respect for B2B marketing is that it is much more interesting than in the past. And if you are not convinced, then I encourage you to consider some of LinkedIn’s better “B” words (other than the word “business”) to elicit enthusiasm:
• B2Brilliant
• B2BrandBuilding
• B2Blastoff
Admittedly, these are more exciting “B” words than “business,” and that is clearly the intent—to generate excitement, attract creatives and push the boundaries of this underappreciated sector of marketing. It’s a distraction from the “B2Bland,” perhaps. And you know what? I like it.
Will A Splashy Campaign And Investment Change B2B Marketing?
Insiders in the B2B marketing space spare no effort to convince the industry that, just like B2C marketing, emotion and creativity are required to succeed in B2B marketing, and it’s time for businesses to shake up their content and demand more creativity in campaigns.
But, you are surely thinking, how can that be? Because B2C marketing delves into the single source of truth, the emotion and the psychology to move people. That cannot possibly work or have the same strategic result when you’re presenting to an inanimate organizational chart. Or can it?
Let me gently remind you that an organizational chart is, in fact, made up of individuals, each one of whom offers an opportunity for an emotional connection.
But Why All The Convincing?
Creative B2B marketers want B2B to lose its bad rap of relying on a dated playbook with unimaginative, restricted creativity.
In his keynote at the 2022 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky implored the industry to reconsider working in B2B creative and to raise a new generation of creatives, assuring us that there is money to be made. He stated: “The advertising industry understands so well how households buy detergent or cereal. But to grow they’ll need to learn to understand how IT managers buy CRM software or cyber security systems. They’ll need to learn how businesses think and make decisions. It’s not easy but it is worth it. For the advertising industry, B2B is where the money is going to be.”
We Are Starting To See Cracks
Take Will Arnett for Commercetools: Arnett is among the of-the-moment commercial cool kids (truth be told, there seems to be a neck-and-neck race between Arnett, Jon Hamm and Ryan Reynolds) making B2B creatives beam.
With banners strewn about at Cannes Lions calling for the creative industry’s biggest stars to give B2B marketing, well, just a chance, LinkedIn reminded us that B2B marketing can be cool and deserve respect. But it doesn’t stop there. B2B marketing finally has a seat at the table at this event due to the creation of the Cannes Lions B2B awards, supported by the LinkedIn B2B Institute.
Cannes Lions’ announcement states, “Having seen a rise in B2B work winning across the Lions, it’s time it finally had its own spotlight on the global creative stage.” Further, according to the Cannes Lions 2022 wrap-up report, “creativity is just as effective in B2B,” and “an emerging wave of creativity has come from the B2B sector in recent years.”
It Takes Two
Not so fast, though. In what may be a bigger macro issue, Deloitte Digital and Cannes Lions issued a report about the decline of creative roles in business and how they’ve been replaced by positions emphasizing growth and revenue. The report conveys the sad state of affairs with a new analysis showing “that there is a creativity gap in business. Many companies in pursuit of growth have given insignificant consideration to creativity’s role in achieving this goal.”
What Is The Connection?
Exceptional B2B marketing relies on exceptional creative and a creative-minded business audience. The creative-minded business audience connects emotionally, aesthetically, psychologically and dreamily (dreaming of what it could mean for the organization, their team and even themselves to be a part of big successes). If businesses are truly losing creativity, then the entire ecosystem of B2B marketing breaks down.
What Does The Future And Potential Of B2B Marketing Look Like?
Questions remain about the future of creativity in B2B marketing. Will awards and banners recruit the finest of the creative world to the “B” side? Will celebrity pitch-people migrate over to B2B? Will there be enough time to decide whether a campaign worked? Can businesses really put creative and awareness on the same pedestal as growth and revenue? In my view, human touch, emotion and the power of possibility transcend all marketing, and tapping into this for B2B marketing will become more prevalent. I do believe that adding the category at Cannes Lion is a game changer for B2B marketing, providing validity to the sector. Shall we say it’s “B2Bold”?
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Sam Kolbert-Hyle is the President & CEO of Brandlive. Brandlive helps the world’s best brands create virtual experiences that move people.
We’re all overwhelmed by virtual meetings. With the reality of screen fatigue, we may be even less inclined to join a virtual event. Like the kind everyone pivoted to during the height of the pandemic. Couldn’t have your live conferences, sales training, team off-sites or shareholder meetings in person? No problem. We just threw them up online and expected the audience to come—even pay for the privilege in some cases.
I believe they were mostly too easy to tune out of or to multitask during. Organizers fell into this format, regardless of the purpose or importance of a particular event without differentiation. Attendees experienced an all-day run of faces in boxes, one blending into the next.
Significantly, I noticed the most valuable part of events—personal networking—was not being replicated. In my opinion, nothing can replace a three- to five-day conference in the Bahamas or Cannes. But there are better ways to create social opportunities in online events.
With all their drawbacks, virtual events are here to stay—because people don’t want to travel to the office.
So where is the virtual event headed next? Hopefully, to a much more elevated and engaging experience. The kind attendees are willing to carve out time for from their day, or the kind they can replay on their schedule (and want to do so).
Here’s what I believe they should look like:
TV Quality And Bingeable
Many of us love to binge on Netflix, Prime or Hulu, and we’ve been trained to expect top-quality viewing experiences. This doesn’t change when we attend an event.
In my perspective, virtual events should be just as highly produced, visually appealing and compelling, like the TV series we are addicted to. There should be actors playing a part, even if that’s someone in the C-suite or sales, with a punchy and witty script. I believe they should be largely prerecorded with well-edited video. And don’t forget to include a great music track where appropriate!
In my experience as a CEO of a company helping brands create such virtual experiences, I find that engagement skyrockets when the entertainment value is high, even while remaining professional and driving business outcomes.
Authentic And Fun
Which is to say, events should be fun, not boring. Consider creating gaming opportunities (e.g., Family Feud) with an on-stage audience, pulling in comments (and cheers and jeers) from virtual viewers. Or host an awards ceremony with MCs, virtual trophies, rolling credits and “critic’s reviews.” Perhaps stage a Broadway play theme complete with digital playbills, “actor’s” bios and multiple acts. Here, it’s important to note that people do best with short segments, so break up the event into mini sessions.
Of course, the type of event will dictate how kitschy you want to get. For example, I find that shareholders usually want the facts and numbers. But even then, appealing visuals, charts, graphs and a live Q&A can be much appreciated.
Authenticity always matters, so pick the right players for the right parts and let them be their best selves.
Interactive And Social
We are social animals, and there’s no better proof of that than the meteoric rise of social media. To me, events have always been largely about networking—the component most pandemic virtual events didn’t capture.
It’s now ingrained in all of us to comment, post, like, question, drop emojis, send video and other images—generally interact. Virtual events can foster this with live message boards, prerecorded or live question sessions, digital breakout rooms and audience polling.
Produced For A Hybrid Audience
Finally, take a page from the live sporting events playbook. The Super Bowl isn’t produced with only the stadium viewers in mind. It’s produced for the millions who tune in from their homes. So, if your meeting is hybrid (some people in person, some dialing in), keep that in mind with your production value on both ends.
“Virtual event” doesn’t have to be a dirty word. The world is going virtual at a rapid pace. Digital transformation has overtaken almost every industry over the past two years. Now, I find that people expect—and often prefer—the convenience of virtual. There is a huge opportunity to make virtual events one of your company’s most-awaited happenings—if you follow the right formula. If you build the right event, your employees will come.
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Delicious bold flavors and a fantastic worldly experience: Sharks Peruvian Cuisine
CENTRAL FALLS — What a delight to sit on the outside deck and enjoy drinks and foods at Sharks Peruvian Cuisine on a Sunday afternoon.
With Central Falls Restaurant Week in full swing, a visit to this new eatery was on my to do list. I'd been to an event here and loved the setting and drinks but wanted to have a meal. I was rewarded with bold flavors, tender meats and fish, and great drinks.
From 2:30 to 4 p.m., not only was the deck full and the huge dining room busy with large family parites, there was also a private function starting downstairs. But there are no staffing issues here and the food came out steadily from the kitchen.
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On the nearby Blackstone, boat tours were coming and going from the launch. You can learn more at rivertourblackstone.com/site/ online and plan an outing.
The food, drink and service are as vibrant as the setting. The investment of owners Oscar and Carlos Valverde to open Sharks at 1420 Broad St., appears to be a great success. They occupy two floors while the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is on the top floor.
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Ceviche to start the meal at Sharks Peruvian Cuisine
The perfect place to start is with a dish of ceviche. There are a variety of options with fish but we tried the seafood version recommended by our server.
Ceviche Mixto is a bowl full of fresh mixed selection of seafood and fish, including octopus and calamari rings. It's marinated in citrus lemon and delicious. It comes with sweet potato (seemed out of place), fried plaintains (essential) and corn (perfect).
Actually, the start at any Sharks visit is a salty dish of canchita served with drinks. They are Peruvian corn nuts, snacks of fried corn kernels that are light as air. You can enjoy a margarita or mojito in lime, mango or other passionfruit. Some of those frosty, imported South American beers looked wonderfully cooling, too.
The Parilla Ranchera is a dish that could easily serve a party of four or even five. It's a feast of grilled meats including ribyes, anticuchos beef heart skewers, pork ribs, chicken, chorizo and sausage. It comes in a mini grill that is kept warm with two lumps of charcoal. The presentation draws lots of eyes to your table.
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Each meat is tender and beautifully seasoned. It was a true delight to sample the best of the kitchen's cooking in this manner. It comes with a few purple potatoes they described as cocktail potatoes. There was also a cob of the Peruvian corn, Choclo, from the Andes. It has fat, satisfying kernels. We needed a second one of that.
The meat tray is sold at market price and cost $50 on the day of my visit.
There's a similar grilled seafood meal with a variety of bounty from the sea. I'm sure the variety of spices used to season all the fish makes it another dish worth sharing.
At Sharks, the servers will help you through the large menu and you can find familiar dishes or be transported to South America with the most authentic of dishes. That means guests can try new things but stay well within their comfort level.
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Either way, know the kitchen is stellar and the food is well-prepared and beautifully plated, too.
Next time I'm going to try a Chaufa dish which is billed at "Peruvian fusion." It's meat or veggies served with rice, soy sauce and teriyaki glaze with green onions and peppers. Sounds great, right?
If you want to try three courses for Restaurant Week, which ends Sept. 4, the cost is $29.99. There are two choices for each appetizer and main course and three for dessert. You can find the menu on their Facebook page.
Details: Sharks Peruvian Cuisine, 1420 Broad St., Central Falls, (401) 599-5038, sharksperuviancuisine.com..
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Very warm with partly to mostly sunny skies Wednesday. After 6 p.m., isolated showers and storms will start to push back into the area. Find out if rain will stick around for Thursday in our latest forecast video.
Matt Holiner covers weather and climate across the Midwest. Matt has eight years of professional meteorology experience and has forecast every type of weather for cities across the country. He holds the National Weather Association's Seal of Approval.
Isolated showers and storms expected for Friday. Rain chances aren't going away this weekend, but there's one period that looks wetter than the rest. Find out when in our latest forecast.
With a cold front arriving today and stalling over us for tomorrow, showers and storms will be around both days. See when rain is most likely and who has the best chance in our updated forecast.
Isolated showers and storms will exit the area early this morning and clouds will decrease for the rest of the day. Find out how cool it will get tonight and when rain chances will return here.
A pleasant late August day today. It won't be quite as comfortable for Wednesday as our temps climb and rain tries to sneak back in. See how warm it will get and when our rain chance begins here.
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Rain will be around today, but the better chance is expected on Thursday with our next cold front. Find out when and where rain is most likely and how temperatures will change in our latest forecast.
Warm with sunny to mostly sunny skies today. Temperatures look to increase for Wednesday and the chance for showers is coming back. See when and where rain is most likely in our updated forecast.
The threat for damaging wind and hail has come to an end. Heavy rain and lightning are still expected in spots across Lancaster County until 5 p.m. Friday. | https://journalstar.com/weather/watch-now-rain-chance-returns-this-evening-in-southeast-nebraska/article_b44b2e5a-28fb-11ed-bdd4-23538a6403f7.html | 2022-08-31T12:41:26Z | https://journalstar.com/weather/watch-now-rain-chance-returns-this-evening-in-southeast-nebraska/article_b44b2e5a-28fb-11ed-bdd4-23538a6403f7.html | false |
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could soon become the seventh state to make sure people won’t lose their jobs if they smoke marijuana when they are off the clock.
State lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would stop companies from punishing workers who fail a certain type of drug test that detects not whether a person is high, but whether the person has used marijuana at all in recent days.
These tests, which rely on urine or hair samples, look for a substance that the body makes when it breaks down THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. But that substance, called metabolites, can remain in a person’s body for weeks after using marijuana, according to the Mayo Clinic, meaning people can fail a drug test even though they are not impaired.
The legislation would prevent workers from being punished from failing these types of drug tests. Companies could still punish employees for failing other types of tests that use saliva and are better at determining if a person is currently high.
The bill now goes to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has until the end of September to decide whether to sign it into law. It would take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
“Nothing in this bill would allow someone to come (to work) high,” said Assemblymember Bill Quirk, a Democrat from Hayward and the author of the bill.
California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996, and it was one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana in 2016. But the state has been slow to pass laws protecting workers who use marijuana on their own time.
Six other states — Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Montana and Rhode Island — have laws protecting workers’ rights to use recreational marijuana, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Twenty-one states have laws protecting workers who use medical marijuana from discrimination.
Labor unions argue it isn’t fair to punish employees for doing something that is legal outside of their job and doesn’t interfere with their responsibilities at work.
“Using outdated cannabis tests only causes employees to feel unsafe and harassed at work, it does not increase workplace safety,” said Matt Bell, secretary-treasurer for the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324.
The bill includes a number of exceptions to protect employers. It does not apply to companies that must perform drug testing to receive federal funding or comply with federal contracts. It also doesn’t apply to anyone working in the building and construction trades, an industry that benefits from lots of federal funding.
Still, the California Chamber of Commerce opposed the legislation because it would “create a protected status for marijuana use” in state law that bans discrimination in the workplace.
“Put simply: marijuana use is not the same as protecting workers against discrimination based on race or national origin,” the chamber wrote in a letter to lawmakers. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/business/ap-california-oks-bill-to-protect-workers-who-use-pot-at-home/ | 2022-08-31T12:47:04Z | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/business/ap-california-oks-bill-to-protect-workers-who-use-pot-at-home/ | false |
BUNOL, Spain (AP) — People from around the world pasted each other with tomatoes Wednesday as Spain’s famous “Tomatina” street tomato fight took place once again Wednesday following a two-year suspension because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Workers on trucks unloaded 130 tons of over-ripe tomatoes along the main street of the eastern town of Bunol for participants to throw, leaving the area drenched in red pulp.
Up to 20,000 people were to take part in the festival, paying 12 euros ($12) a ticket for the privilege. The town’s streets are hosed down and the revelers showered off within minutes of the hour-long noon battle ending.
The event, held on the last Wednesday of August, was inspired by a food fight between local children in 1945 in the town, located in a tomato-producing region.
Media attention in the 1980s turned it into a national and international event, drawing participants from every corner of the world.
Local officials said they expected fewer foreign visitors this year mainly because of continuing fears over COVID-19 in Asian countries.
Participants don swimming goggles to protect their eyes while their clothes, typically T-shirts and shorts, are left covered in pulp.
Besides being the first battle since before the pandemic started in 2020 in Spain, this year’s celebration had the added incentive of being the event’s 75th anniversary and 20 years since the festival was declared by Spain as an international tourism attraction. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-spains-tomatina-battle-returns-after-pandemic-hiatus/ | 2022-08-31T12:48:28Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-spains-tomatina-battle-returns-after-pandemic-hiatus/ | true |
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Race for monkeypox vaccines exposes global health inequality
Effective HIV treatments hit the market in 1996 and soon ended the crisis phase of the AIDS epidemic in Western nations, but it was years later before substantial antiretroviral supplies reached sub-Saharan Africa.
Concern is growing that the scramble for scarce supplies of monkeypox vaccines could see some nations and high-risk groups miss out - recalling unequal global access to COVID-19 vaccines and HIV medication.
The outbreak, which has reached nearly 100 countries outside of Africa, where the virus is endemic, is overwhelmingly being transmitted among men who have sex with men. They are getting priority for vaccination globally, but some face a longer wait than others.
"In a lot of ways we're seeing history repeat itself, unfortunately," said Wafaa El-Sadr, executive vice president for Columbia Global Centers, Columbia University's international network of campuses.
"We have yet to learn the hard lessons we learned first from HIV and COVID-19 more recently," she added.
Effective HIV treatments hit the market in 1996 and soon ended the crisis phase of the AIDS epidemic in Western nations, but it was years later before substantial antiretroviral supplies reached sub-Saharan Africa.
Similarly, COVID-19 vaccines and treatments were stockpiled by the richest countries https://news.trust.org/item/20210721094656-0xuwr.
Limited supplies of Bavarian Nordic's monkeypox vaccine have mostly been snapped up by the United States - the country with the most cases, but some hard-hit nations such as Brazil and Peru still have none, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. https://www.reuters.com/business/ealthcare-pharmaceuticals/experts-question-reliance-monkeypox-vaccine-with-little-data-short-supply-2022-08-23
The WHO is trying to set up an equitable distribution mechanism, but has no access to vaccines.
U.S. officials said on Aug. 26 that nearly 1.1 million vials of the vaccine - called Jynneos, Imvanex and Imvamune, depending on the country - have either been allocated to jurisdictions within the United States or are now available for ordering.
The country is home to more than 18,000 https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/us-map.html of the roughly 48,800 https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/world-map.html cases diagnosed in 99 nations during 2022, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This has left other nations to scramble for the remaining doses, even as scientists remain unsure how well the vaccine will work.
FAIR DISTRIBUTION?
Besides calling for fair distribution among newly hit countries, some experts say an equitable global response would also prioritise high-risk people in the 11 central and western countries in Africa where monkeypox has become endemic since first being identified in humans in 1970.
In Africa, however, some health officials see no urgent need to vaccinate against the virus, which spreads through very close contact, and has caused 15 deaths worldwide this year.
"Vaccine hoarding is always a concern ... but for now, for Africa, the plan is not to distribute vaccines or vaccinate large numbers of people against a few cases of monkeypox which we have seen in the past," Bartholomew Dicky Akanmor, adviser for vaccine research and regulation with the WHO's Africa office, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
In Ghana, the director general of the country's health service, Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, said that in contrast to COVID-19 "there is no cause for alarm".
"We are monitoring and looking at the numbers and if we see a particular group at high risk, we will vaccinate as is being done in countries like the U.S.," he added.
Within those countries that are vaccinating, experts are also warning about uneven access among certain groups - from those without an internet connection to undocumented migrants and people of colour.
In the United States, data indicates that, similar to HIV, monkeypox is disproportionately impacting Black and Latino men. Yet white men are more likely to access the vaccine.
In New York City, the epicentre of the U.S. outbreak with more than 3,000 cases https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/data/health-tools/monkeypox.page#surveillance, recent data showed that while a respective 34% and 29% of monkeypox diagnoses have been among Latinos and Blacks, those groups have received only 23% and 12% of the available vaccine doses respectively.
"None of this should be surprising," said David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition in Washington, DC. "Healthcare in our country and responses to viruses are seldom democratised."
New York City's government has pledged $5 million to local community based organizations to promote vaccination among gay and bisexual men and transgender people of colour, as well as people of lower socioeconomic status.
The Biden administration has set aside 50,000 extra vaccine doses for localities that focus on providing vaccinations to members of the LGBTQ+ community https://www.openlynews.com/i/?id=0f4dae61-63f1-42f6-af99-f8538b2b7d7c in a way that targets health inequities.
As a part of this pilot programme, it aims to provide on-site vaccinations at two major upcoming events that draw many LGBTQ+ of color - Southern Decadence in Louisiana, and Black Pride in Atlanta, said Deputy Coordinator of the White House monkeypox response, Demetre Daskalakis.
DIGITAL DIVIDE
Seeking to ensure limited supplies go where most needed in hard-hit western Europe https://www.openlynews.com/i/?id=34137589-479f-403a-a9f2-33622d160f7a, the EU has bought 160,000 vaccine doses to share out among member states according to the number of registered cases.
In Britain, more than 30,000 people have received their first vaccine dose out of an initial batch of 50,000 doses, but supplies are set to run out before a new shipment of 100,000 doses arrives in September, the UK Health Security Agency said.
LGBTQ+ groups working with the British government to ensure the doses reach marginalised groups have voiced frustration, saying people without digital access are among those at risk of missing out.
"You need to be digitally engaged - and pushy almost - to get access, which we know from other aspects of healthcare and HIV prevention will disadvantage groups who face health inequality," said Danny Beales, head of policy and campaigns at the Aids Trust charity.
Doses in Britain are primarily being administered through sexual health clinics and pop-up "super vaccination" events, which see a lower attendance by members of minority groups, said Will Nutland, co-founder of Prepster.
Instead, Nutland and a coalition of public health nonprofits have been organising smaller drop-in vaccination sessions aimed at men and trans people from ethnic minorities, including migrants, who might fear having their data registered.
Still, the biggest concern among most health advocates is simply the shortage of supplies.
"Services have run out and lots of them are closing walk-in access," said Beales. "There simply isn't enough vaccine to meet need and demand."
ORF has undertaken a first of its kind study to evaluate the extent of diversion of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) in India’s food stream and its impact on public health.
The acquisition marks the entry of the group in the state of Haryana. The upcoming integrated healthcare complex located on the Golf Course Road at Gurugram would be commissioned in a span of 24 months. | https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/race-for-monkeypox-vaccines-exposes-global-health-inequality/93902936 | 2022-08-31T12:52:03Z | https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/race-for-monkeypox-vaccines-exposes-global-health-inequality/93902936 | true |
WILLMAR, Minn., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jennie-O® brand, category leader and trusted brand for turkey products, is launching its "Queen of Protein" campaign to showcase the protein that reigns supreme — turkey. Throughout the campaign, JENNIE-O® turkey rules the "Queendom of Protein" where turkey is the elite protein.
The campaign personifies the fun that can accompany mealtimes — from celebrating daily life to special occasions — and encourages home cooks to win with turkey at every event from grilling to appetizers to meal prepping and more! JENNIE-O® turkey is more than just food, it's the protein-rich fuel that elevates any situation.
"This campaign represents our brand today in a fun and meaningful way," said Nicole Behne, vice president of marketing at Jennie-O Turkey Store. "As a trusted provider of quality turkey and a source of expertise for many years, we help consumers elevate their meals, but we also enjoy the moment, celebrating everyday meals and special occasions alike."
Additionally, the campaign launch comes with updated packaging and new recipes, like curried turkey tacos and southwestern sliders. For "Queen of Protein" recipes, go to JennieO.com/Live-Well/.
For more information about JENNIE-O® turkey products, including recipes, nutritional information and where to buy, visit JennieO.com or follow the brand on social media at Facebook.com/JennieOTurkey, Instagram.com/JennieO, TikTok.com/@jennieobrand and Twitter.com/JennieO.
For over 80 years, the JENNIE-O® brand has been helping consumers live well by eating well. As the category leader, JENNIE-O® turkey is the trusted brand for quality turkey and a source of expertise. We provide a full portfolio of delicious, nutritious turkey proteins and inspiration for everyday meals or special occasions. Known for our bright green awning evoking the nostalgia of a local farmer stand, our round logo with a touch of yellow and our distinct name from our founders' daughter Jennifer, the JENNIE-O® turkey brand has the right amount of small-town friendliness paired with leading company expertise and quality.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Following three straight monthly declines, U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in August as inflation moderated and gas prices fell.
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose in August to 103.2 from 95.3 in July.
The business research group’s present situation index — which measures consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions — rose for the first time since March, to 145.4 from 139.7 in July.
The board’s expectations index — a measure of consumers’ six-month outlook for income, business and labor conditions — rose from 65.6 last month to 75.1 in August.
Analysts surveyed by data provider FactSet had expected consumer confidence to rise slightly as gas prices have fallen in recent weeks. AAA motor club says the average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. dipped to $3.85 on Tuesday from more than $5 per gallon in mid-June.
Although inflation appears to have moderated recently, the cost for most things remain much higher than they were a year ago. The government reported earlier this month that consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, down from a 9.1% year-over-year increase in June. Inflation was unchanged from June to July, the first time that has happened after 25 months of increases.
Since March, the Federal Reserve has implemented its fastest pace of rate increases in decades to try to curb four-decade high inflation, which has punished households with soaring costs for food, gas, rent and other necessities. The central bank has lifted its benchmark rate by 2 full percentage points in just four meetings, to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%.
Last week at an annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the the U.S. central bank will likely need to keep interest rates high enough to slow the economy “for some time” in order to tame the worst inflation in 40 years. Powell has acknowledged the increases will hurt U.S. households and businesses, but also said the pain would be far greater if inflation were allowed to fester and that “we must keep at it until the job is done.”
“Looking ahead, August’s improvement in confidence may help support spending, but inflation and additional rate hikes still pose risks to economic growth in the short term,” said Lynn Franco, the Conference Board’s senior director of economic indicators. | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/ap-us-consumers-more-confident-in-august-as-gas-prices-dip/ | 2022-08-31T12:53:10Z | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/ap-us-consumers-more-confident-in-august-as-gas-prices-dip/ | true |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jeep® brand is accelerating toward Zero Emission Freedom and will make a series of announcements on its electrification plans during the upcoming Jeep Brand 4xe Day.
The video presentation will go live on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 8 a.m. EDT / 2 p.m. CET on the Jeep brand's YouTube channel.
Tune in to any of the Jeep brand social media channels for more updates leading up to this special event:
- Jeep brand: www.jeep.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeep
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeep
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/jeep
- LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/company/jeep
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/thejeepchannel
Jeep Brand
Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand that brings capability, craftsmanship and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, new three-row Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Renegade and Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep 4x4 lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand's off-road capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into new 4x4 in pursuit of the brand's vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. All Jeep brand SUVs will offer an electrified variant by 2025.
Follow Jeep and company news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Jeep brand: www.jeep.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeep
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeep
Twitter: www.twitter.com/jeep
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/jeep
YouTube: www.youtube.com/thejeepchannel or https://www.youtube.com/StellantisNA
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Your agent, your insurance carrier and you – a one team approach.
VIDEO LINK: FCCI TeamWorks Video
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCCI Insurance Group launched its latest video – "FCCI TeamWorks." By partnering together, your independent insurance agent and FCCI can help your business proactively manage risks and lower your net cost of insurance.
This video also enables current and prospective agents and policyholders to learn more about the Company, its values and why they should partner with FCCI for their commercial insurance needs.
VIDEO LINK: FCCI TeamWorks Video
For more information about FCCI's TeamWorks program, call (800) 226-3224.
About FCCI – Distributing exclusively through independent agents in 20 states, plus Washington, D.C., FCCI provides commercial property and casualty insurance coverage, services and commercial and contract surety across more than a third of the U.S. Established in 1959, FCCI celebrates more than 60 years of keeping promises. FCCI is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, with regional and branch offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia. For more information, contact us at 800-226-3224 or visit www.fcci-group.com.
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Survey: Most Black Americans say focus on racial inequality hasn’t brought about improvements
(CNN) - Two-thirds of Black Americans said increased focus on race and racial inequality in the U.S. has not led to changes that are improving the lives of Black people, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
It comes after a 2020 survey found that 56% of Black adults felt the added attention following protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd would lead to positive changes.
But in the new survey, 65% of Black adults said such changes haven’t materialized.
Just 13% see it as extremely or very likely that Black people in the U.S. will achieve equality, which many say will require systemic changes.
There was little variation in that figure by age, gender, region or education level.
The Pew Research Center’s survey was conducted last fall and included more than 3,900 Black Americans.
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Which Fresh Step cat litters are best?
Whether you have an outdoor or indoor cat, you must deal with the litter at some point. Outdoor cats typically use a litter pan or tray less often, as they spend much of their day exploring the neighborhood.
But owners of indoor cats will attest that even after one use, a litter tray can quickly produce an odor that’s strong enough to alert the state’s hazardous materials removal team. However, cat litter isn’t just about containing the smell. There are several other aspects to consider, and most importantly, the comfort of your cat.
Clumping clay vs. crystals
There are several types of cat litter, but you’ll generally find the most common types in a cat owner’s house are clay or crystals.
- Clay: With a gray appearance, clay is an effective way of keeping cat waste contained. Within the clay category, there are clumping and nonclumping options. As the name implies, clumping is easier to clean, as the litter sticks together around the waste. You only have to scoop out the clumps to keep the tray odor-free. Nonclumping litter is easier for cats to kick off, potentially scattering litter outside the tray.
- Crystals: Whether scented or natural, crystal cat litter is often made from silica. The material is excellent at absorbing waste and liquids but is typically more expensive than clay. Even though crystals are dust-free, they can pose a hazard to cats if ingested frequently.
- Other litter options: While clay and crystals are the most common, cat owners have other options. The environmentally-conscience can opt for using biodegradable corn, wheat or soy. Cat litter can also be made from recycled pine wood scraps or recycled paper formed into pellets or granules.
Best Fresh Step cat litter
Fresh Step Multi-Cat Scented Clumping Clay
This 25-pound box of cat litter is the perfect size for a household with multiple cats and several litter trays. It is 99.9% dust-free, so tiny particles don’t fly away after use. The clumping clay is treated with Febreze scent and ammonia-block technology, dramatically reducing the smell of waste.
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Fresh Step Fresh Scented Non-Clumping Crystals
With premium silica crystals, this 8-pound bag has Fresh Step’s 30 days of odor control guarantee. For one cat, this back should last around two months. It is non-clumping, so you must take care to scoop up solid and liquid waste completely.
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Fresh Step Triple Action Scented Clumping Clay
This 42-pound pack is perfect for several months or multiple cats in your house. The clumping litter includes activated charcoal, ammonia-block technology and plant extracts to trap and eliminate odors and bacteria for up to 10 days.
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Fresh Step Lightweight Febreze-Scented Clumping Clay
Treated with Febreze scents, this clumping litter is best suited for cats that don’t need to go often or have smaller movements. It still uses Fresh Step’s extra-strength formula to help eliminate odors and easily clumps together for quick waste removal.
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Fresh Step Simply Unscented Clumping Clay
This unscented litter is best if your cat prefers to do business in a natural-smelling tray. It has no added fragrances or dyes and is 99.9% dust-free. The high-quality clay clumps quickly, making removal easy.
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Fresh Step Extreme Odor Control Febreze-Scented Clumping Clay
For the times when you need extreme odor control, this mountain spring-scented litter clumps quickly and efficiently. Fresh Step guarantees that it will block the smell of ammonia for up to 10 days. The 11-pound box is good for one cat for about two weeks.
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Fresh Step Clean Paws Multi-Cat Scented Clumping Clay
More cats mean more litter, but this box of four 9.4-pound bags is all you need. The clumping clay leaves behind a fresh scent and can’t easily be tracked throughout your house.
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Fresh Step Outstretch Concentrated Clumping Clay
This is an excellent option if you need to make your clumping clay litter last. With six times more activated carbon than other Fresh Step litters, it will last around 50% longer, meaning you’ll need to change it less often. It comes with a 15-day odor control guarantee.
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Fresh Step Summer Breeze Cat Litter Deodorizing Crystals
If you use crystal litter, these deodorizing crystals help to block unwanted odors. Simply sprinkle it on the litter in the tray or soiled area, and it contains the smell. You should always remove solid waste first before sprinkling.
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Fresh Step Soothing Lavender Litter Box Deodorizing Gel Beads
With the scent of soothing lavender, these deodorizing gel beads help combat the odor from a litter tray. Instead of pouring the beads into the litter, you simply place it close by. The 12-ounce jar should last for a few weeks.
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LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II will remain in Scotland, where she is taking her summer break, to receive Britain’s outgoing Prime Minster Boris Johnson and his successor next week, Buckingham Palace officials said Wednesday.
The 96-year-old monarch traditionally holds audiences with outgoing and incoming prime ministers at Buckingham Palace, her official London residence.
Officials said that Johnson will travel to Balmoral, the queen’s summer holiday home in the Scottish Highlands, to formally tender his resignation on Tuesday. His replacement — either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak, the two finalists in the Conservative Party leadership race — will also make the trip on the same day.
The queen has been having mobility problems and she cancelled some engagements in recent months. British media reported that the decision to have her remain in Scotland was taken to provide certainty to the political handover arrangements.
The queen has been served by 14 prime ministers during her reign.
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PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — A rapid deployment team of FBI cyber experts is heading to Montenegro to investigate a massive and coordinated attack on the tiny Balkan nation’s government and its services, the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs announced Wednesday.
“This is another confirmation of the excellent cooperation between the United States of America and Montenegro and a proof that we can count on their support in any situation,” the ministry said of the deployment of the Cyber Action Team.
Last weekend, Montenegro’s Agency for National Security said the country was “under a hybrid war at the moment,” blaming the attack squarely on Russia. Meanwhile, a Cuban hacker group has claimed responsibility while experts said it could also be the work of both individuals and organized criminal groups.
Montenegrin officials said Russia has a strong motive for such an attack because the Balkan state, once considered a strong Russian ally, joined NATO in 2017 despite strong opposition from the Kremlin. It has also joined Western sanctions against Moscow because of its invasion of Ukraine.
Other Eastern European states deemed enemies of Russia have recently also sustained cyberattacks, mostly nuisance-level denial of service campaigns, in recent weeks. Targets have included networks in Moldova, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Albania.
But the attack against Montenegro’s infrastructure seemed more sustained and extensive with targets including water supply systems, transportation services and online government services, among many others.
On Monday, government officials said that an attack by hackers on the information system of Montenegrin institutions was still ongoing, but that the system will not suffer permanent damage.
“A huge amount of money was invested in the attack on our system”, said Minister of Public Administration Maras Dukaj He added that his ministry cannot determine the source of the attack, but that there is “strong indication that it is coming from Russia.”
The Director of the Directorate for Information Security, Dusan Polovic, said that “150 cells” in a dozen state institutions were infected, and that the data of the Ministry of Public Administration was not permanently damaged.
“The infected stations have been removed from the network and hard drives have been removed from them for further forensics,” he said, adding that “the priority is to put the tax system into operation, but this will be done only when it is completely secure.”
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ZURICH, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the time of the Trojan War, around 1200 BCE, western Turkey was covered by a dense network of well-established settlements. This is one of the main results of a comprehensive investigation that began twelve years ago and was published today. A team of Swiss and Turkish archaeologists has evaluated the results of 33 excavations and 30 archaeological surveys in western Turkey and, on this basis, identified 477 large settlement sites that were inhabited at least from 2000–1000 BCE, and in some cases for as long as 5,000 years.
The study by Eberhard Zangger, Alper Aşınmaz, and Serdal Mutlu demonstrates that a tightly woven network of long-lived Bronze Age settlements exploited the natural resources in western Turkey, a region that was thus far considered a cultural no-man's land. A preliminary study in 2016 had proposed the name "Luwian culture" for the population between the well-studied Mycenaeans in southern Greece and the Hittites in central Asia Minor.
Making use of a geographic information system (GIS) and taking into account 30 physio-geographic factors, the scientists were able to determine which sites people preferred for their settlements. The most important factors were proximity to drinking water and to fertile farmland. Short distances to potential transportation routes also played a role. In contrast, ore deposits, which were abundant in the region, apparently had no influence on settlement patterns.
The study also provides arguments for the identification of the so-called Sea Peoples, a motley band of robbers who raided the coastal cities of the eastern Mediterranean after 1200 BCE. Excavations at Enkomi on Cyprus had brought to light as early as 1952 a document that has now been identified as a letter from a Cypriot admiral. The navarch, while on patrol near the island of Samos in the southern Aegean, unexpectedly encountered a large fleet coming from Troy. From a protective harbor, he sent the letter to request reinforcements. Hence, the hitherto mysterious Sea Peoples turn out to be a temporary military alliance of Western Anatolian petty states.
Source: Eberhard Zangger, Alper Aşınmaz and Serdal Mutlu (2022): "Middle and Late Bronze Age Western Asia Minor: A Status Report." In: The Political Geography of Western Anatolia in the Late Bronze Age, edited by Ivo Hajnal, Eberhard Zangger, and Jorrit Kelder, Archaeolingua Series Minor 45, 39–180. Archaeolingua, Budapest. ISBN 978-615-5766-54-1.
Contact: Eberhard Zangger, Luwian Studies, e.zangger@luwianstudies.org, Tel. +41 44 250 74 90
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Tennessee football vs. Ball State: Scouting report, prediction for Vols' season opener
Tennessee football is back for coach Josh Heupel's second season.
The Vols open against Ball State on Thursday (7 p.m. ET, SEC Network) at Neyland Stadium.
Here is what to know about the matchup:
Cedric Tillman locked for second act
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman had a breakout season for the Vols in 2021 and is primed for more as a senior.
"Last year at this point, nobody knew who he was," Heupel said. "Certainly didn’t know what he was about on the football field."
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Tillman had 64 receptions for 1,081 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior. He had seven catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns in two seasons prior to last season.
He caught three touchdowns in the Music City Bowl against Purdue.
"His on-field performance, he has continued to get better," Heupel said. "Expect him to have a big night and have a big year."
GIVING BACK:How Heath Shuler's first job led to his son Navy giving back to the Knoxville community
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Is Tennessee's pass defense better?
UT's pass defense ranked last in the SEC in 2021, allowing 273. yards per game.
The Vols return starting cornerback Warren Burrell and safeties Trevon Flowers and Jaylen McCollough. Sophomore Christian Charles or junior Kamal Hadden will step in at cornerback, while junior Tamarion McDonald is in the nickelback.
The Vols had 13 interceptions last season.
Ball State returns a pair of experienced receivers in Jayshon Jackson (69 catches for 829 yards and five touchdowns) and Yo’Heinz Tyler (49 catches for 489 yards and six touchdowns). Junior John Paddock is taking over at quarterback. He was 18-for-26 passing for 132 yards in limited action.
Former Tennessee walk-on is a Ball State cornerback
Chayce Bishop spent the 2020 season with the Vols as a walk-on before transferring to Ball State. Bishop did not play in 2021.
The 5-10, 181-pound Bishop is the son of former Ball State safety and NFL All-Pro Blaine Bishop. He was the No. 35 recruit in Tennessee in the 247Sports Composite for the 2020 class.
Tennessee's new tackle pairing getting first look
Tennessee will start Darnell Wright at right tackle as the senior returns to the position he played during his first two seasons. Jeremiah Crawford and Florida transfer Gerald Mincey will get opportunities at left tackle.
The Cardinals return defensive tend Tavion Woodward, who had a team-leading 8.5 tackles for loss with five sacks in 2021. Ball State is mostly undersized up front.
Let's get Bru-ing
Southern Cal transfer wide receiver Bru McCoy was ruled eligible less than a week before the season opener.
On UT’s depth chart, the starting wide receivers are listed as Tillman, Jalin Hyatt and either McCoy or Walker Merrill. The 6-3, 220-pound McCoy, who transferred to UT in June, must receive a release from USC or get a waiver from the NCAA to become eligible immediately.
McCoy made 21 receptions for 236 yards with two touchdowns in the 2020 season after redshirting in 2019. He did not play in the 2021 season.
"He’s got a good understanding of what we’re doing," Heupel said. "He’s operated fairly efficiently in what we’re doing offensively."
Prediction
Tennessee 48, Ball State 13: Tennessee's offense hums through the first game of the season and into a showdown at Pittsburgh in Week 2.
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BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland in Williamsburg, Kentucky, will go live on September 1, 2022 with the first Historical Horse Racing (HHR) games from Incredible Technologies (IT). The games will be deployed on Incredible Technologies' Infinity V55 cabinet, and feature Heat 'Em Up Power Wheel and Fate of the 8 Power Wheel.
"As part of our ongoing commitment to bringing the best products to the HHR industry, Exacta Systems is excited to launch Incredible Technologies' award-winning content on our Exacta Connect system for the opening of The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland," said Ross O'Hanley, chief revenue officer for Exacta Systems.
"At Incredible Technologies, we are focused on delivering exciting gaming experiences to our players. Our partnership with Exacta has allowed us to enter the HHR market, where we can offer a variety of cabinets and games which already have proven success in North America," said Daymon Ruttenberg, senior vice president of gaming for Incredible Technologies.
About Exacta Systems: Exacta Systems is the pioneering technology driving growth in new and existing HHR markets. Exacta Connect's robust and uniquely flexible system architecture supports multiple game vendors and virtually unlimited math modeling capabilities on a single system enabling Exacta to deliver the most diverse gaming library with second-to-none entertainment experiences. For more information visit www.exactasystems.com.
About Incredible Technologies: Incredible Technologies is a gaming manufacturer focused on delivering compelling video slot content to the modern-day casino floor. The company headquarters are located in Vernon Hills, IL with remote offices in Lincolnshire, IL and Las Vegas, NV. IT products represent the very best in innovation, serviceability, and entertainment. IT is the largest manufacturer of coin-operated video games in the United States with its flagship product, Golden Tee® Golf, recognized as the most-successful pay-to-play video game in history. Since their introduction to casino floors in 2011, IT game shave become known for their industry-leading and award-winning innovation. The company's Infinity® product line has been on gaming floors across the U.S. since 2014 with hardware and software that has proven to stand the test of time. IT is an associate member of the National Indian Gaming Association, California Nations Indian Gaming Association, Washington Indian Gaming Association, American Gaming Association, Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers and is a certified Women's Business Enterprise.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jeep® brand is accelerating toward Zero Emission Freedom and will make a series of announcements on its electrification plans during the upcoming Jeep Brand 4xe Day.
The video presentation will go live on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 8 a.m. EDT / 2 p.m. CET on the Jeep brand's YouTube channel.
Tune in to any of the Jeep brand social media channels for more updates leading up to this special event:
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Built on 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV brand that brings capability, craftsmanship and versatility to people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a broad portfolio of vehicles that continues to provide owners with a sense of safety and security to handle any journey with confidence. The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, new three-row Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Renegade and Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe. Jeep Wave, a premium owner loyalty and customer care program that is available to the entire Jeep 4x4 lineup, is filled with benefits and exclusive perks to deliver Jeep brand owners the utmost care and dedicated 24/7 support. The legendary Jeep brand's off-road capability is enhanced by a global electrification initiative that is transforming 4xe into new 4x4 in pursuit of the brand's vision of accomplishing Zero Emission Freedom. All Jeep brand SUVs will offer an electrified variant by 2025.
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ROANOKE, Ind. (AP) _ Vera Bradley Inc. (VRA) on Wednesday reported a loss of $29.8 million in its fiscal second quarter.
The Roanoke, Indiana-based company said it had a loss of 95 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 8 cents per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 13 cents per share.
The handbag and accessories company posted revenue of $130.4 million in the period, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $131.7 million.
Vera Bradley expects full-year earnings to be 20 cents to 28 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $480 million to $490 million.
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Boris Johnson plays down concerns police are being distracted by 'woke' issues as outgoing PM defends his record on crime after attending dawn drugs raid with officers
- Boris Johnson plays down concerns police are being distracted by 'woke' issues
- The outgoing PM defends his record on crime as he prepares to leave office
- He insists his Government has cracked down hard on neighbourhood crime
Boris Johnson today downplayed concerns the police are being distracted by 'woke' issues as he defended his record on crime.
The Prime Minister, who will leave office next week when either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak is chosen as his replacement, insisted his Government had cracked down hard on criminals.
Mr Johnson spoke to broadcasters after he attended a drugs-related raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, early this morning.
His remarks came after the Daily Telegraph reported that officers are being told to focus on the basics of policing by Home Secretary Priti Patel.
A report by the Policy Exchange think-tank warned that the public feel police are being distracted by 'woke' causes.
Boris Johnson attended a drugs-related raid with specialist officers near Lewisham, south London, early this morning
The Prime Minister, who will leave office next week when either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak is chosen as his replacement, insisted his Government had cracked down hard on criminals
Mr Johnson said: 'Look at neighbourhood crime, which is the thing that really affects the quality of life of most people in this country, and it's down by about 38% on 2019 since this Government came in.
'I think that's a great effort by the police, not just by the Metropolitan Police, by police up and down the country.
'And what you're seeing is 13,700-odd more police now on the streets. That helps, that makes a difference.'
The PM referenced the recently passed Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act as an example of how his Government had empowered officers in tackling crime.
The Government says more than 13,790 extra police officers have been hired across England and Wales as part of Mr Johnson's pledge to put 20,000 additional officers on the streets.
The recruitment drive came after police officer numbers in England and Wales fell by more than 20,000 between 2009 and 2018, with Conservative-led governments in power from May 2010.
Mr Johnson said: 'What also makes a difference is giving the police the powers they need to give criminals the tough sentences that they deserve, and that's what we put through in our legislation.
'I'm pleased to see it having an effect but I'm also pleased to see the activism and the energy of the police here in London.
'Yes, of course, we've got to make our society ever safer, but you look at what they've done: 38% reduction in neighbourhood crime, I think that's a massive achievement.'
Mr Johnson - pictured with acting Met Police commissioner Stephen House - said he'd given police 'the powers they need to give criminals the tough sentences that they deserve'
The PM downplayed concerns the police are being distracted by 'woke' issues after a critical think tank report
The PM also appeared to downplay concerns that the police are distracted by 'woke' issues.
'Well, I've just seen them. I tell you what, I've just seen a bunch of police officers who woke quite a lot of drug dealers this morning and they woke them long before they were expecting to have their breakfast,' he said.
'They woke them with warrants, and they woke them with the news that they were under arrest for causing misery in the communities of London.
'And that's what I want the police to do, that's what Priti wants them to do.
'I thank them for what they're doing. They're doing an absolutely fantastic job.'
Mr Johnson also referenced his record on crime prevention, as he dodged a question on how he would like to be remembered.
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Catherine Deneuve is not that fond of reminiscing, even as she prepares to collect a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice International Film Festival.
“We don’t have time to look backwards,” Deneuve told reporters Wednesday, hours before her award. “This is our present and we have to continue to go forward.”
At 78, the legendary French actor is as busy as ever. She’s just wrapped up one film in Paris and is starting another soon in Belgium. The industry environment, she thinks, is better for older women, and actors, in Europe than in America.
Deneuve has a long history with the Venice Film Festival, going back to 1967 when she won the Golden Lion for her portrayal of a well-heeled housewife who starts working at a brothel in Luis Buñuel’s classic “Belle de Jour.” In 1998, she won the festival’s Volpi Cup for “Place Vendôme.” She'll collect this latest honor, another Golden Lion, at the festival’s opening night.
Though she is often described as an icon of cinema, Deneuve rejects the term for herself. She also said she doesn’t think she was ever a “sex symbol” either.
But she still treasures the films she made with directors Jacques Demy (“The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,” “The Young Girls of Rochefort” and “Donkey Skin”) and François Truffaut (“The Last Metro”). Demy in particular, she said, was very important in her early career when she hadn’t yet had much experience in film.
“Today, the important things are the same: The story I want to tell ... the screenplay ... the environment we create ... the people I will spend time with,” Deneuve said.
She also continues to seek out new movies — and wants to see them in a crowd at a theater.
“I love cinema. I love going to the cinema," she said. “I want to be in a cinema with people I don’t know. It’s not just the sound. It’s the atmosphere. At home, it’s very different. You don’t feel things the same at all."
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(The Hill) — The revelation that former President Donald Trump had some of the nation’s most closely guarded forms of intelligence at his Florida home is renewing questions over the potentially grave risks to U.S. national security.
The affidavit used to secure a search warrant for Trump’s home released Friday reveals why the government was so alarmed: Among an initial batch of 184 classified documents retrieved from Mar-a-Lago in January were secrets gained from “clandestine human sources,” information prohibited from being shared with foreign governments and information obtained by monitoring “foreign communications signals.”
Finding 25 sets of highly classified materials was enough to spur the Justice Department — after months of failed negotiations and a subpoena to Trump — to seek a search warrant, securing another 11 sets of documents that included more highly sensitive materials.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) alerted lawmakers over the weekend that it would begin work on a damage assessment to evaluate the fallout from what the Justice Department in June told Trump’s legal team were documents not “handled in an appropriate manner or stored in an appropriate location.”
Former intelligence officials describe a painstaking process that will involve officials evaluating whether the classified documents were compromised and by whom in order to take steps to prevent further damage.
“They will proceed from the worst-case assumption: that any/all of the classified material could have been exposed to a sophisticated adversary intelligence service, and look at the documents from the standpoint of what can be gleaned about what the US knows (or doesn’t know) about a given topic,” James Clapper, who served as director of national intelligence under the Obama administration, wrote in an email to The Hill.
Clapper also said the intelligence community will need to examine the “chain of custody” of the documents, which will involve evaluating how they were handled since they were in the White House and by whom as well as who had access to the documents and whether they were photographed or copied.
The federal government has strict rules governing classified information, and the Justice Department has prosecuted individuals for unauthorized disclosures of the nation’s secrets.
A search warrant unsealed earlier this month suggested that the Mar-a-Lago search is linked to an investigation of possible violations of the Espionage Act, in addition to other laws.
In an interview, former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, who served under Trump, recalled instructions he received when he entered government about not being able to publicly release classified documents without proper certification and the prohibition against moving classified information outside government buildings or taking it with you when you leave service.
“You don’t want to breach that requirement,” he said. “It can be dangerous if some of that is not handled the way it’s supposed to be handled.”
“Everybody knows that coming in. I’m sure the president was reminded of that by his legal team,” Coats said.
There is little known about the documents themselves, but experts say the classification markings disclosed in the unsealed documents suggest the information could present a severe danger were it to fall into the wrong hands.
“That tells me that, by legal definition of top secret, somebody in a position of authority and knowledge classified that material because they thought its disclosure of such information could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security — that is the definition in the Executive Order of Top Secret material,” said Steven Cash, a lawyer at Day Pitney specializing in national security who served at the CIA.
A letter from Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to the chairs of the House’s Oversight and Reform Committee and Intelligence Committee indicates the agency that oversees the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies will begin a “classification review” of the documents, including an “assessment of the potential risk to national security that would result from the disclosure of the relevant documents.”
It’s a remarkable effort made all the more extraordinary by the unusual circumstances.
Such assessments usually follow the known leak of information. But in this case, it’s not clear who may have accessed the documents.
Mar-a-Lago may have an exclusive membership list, but it’s hardly the restricted area the intelligence community seeks for cordoning off classified materials, with members of the public on-site to play golf.
Reporting from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently noted a woman under FBI investigation after posing as a wealthy socialite was spotted on the grounds at Mar-a-Lago, taking a photo with Trump and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the course.
The Justice Department subpoenaed security footage from Mar-a-Lago in June. But the footage goes back only about 60 days, according to reporting from The New York Times, and it’s not apparent how extensive the footage is and whether it includes video of the room or rooms where the documents were stored.
Experts warn the intelligence community may not be able to perform a full-fledged damage assessment, which usually requires producing a report detailing what information leaked, steps to mitigate the damage, and how to stop something similar from happening again.
“The utility of conducting a damage assessment here is overstated for two reasons. One is they’re not going to have good clarity on who accessed the documents, which is critical to assessing damage. And then, two, most assessments look at ‘lessons learned’: How did this happen? And how can we prevent it from happening again? There’s no good answer to that question here. You can’t just say we won’t share sensitive intelligence with the president in the future if he’s someone like Trump. That’s not viable in our system of government,” said Brian Greer, a former CIA attorney.
But even if ODNI undertakes a less formal review, it still has questions to answer, mainly in an effort to protect numerous sources of information — including informants — that are now likely at risk.
“Separate from a formal damage assessment, the IC [intelligence community] will also consider near-term risk mitigation measures. Do they need to undertake some sort of immediate damage control effort? For instance, if there was information in the documents that could identify a human source, do we need to pull the source? Do we need to exfiltrate them? Or do we just need to at least give them a warning so they can stand down on meeting with their handlers for a little while? Do we need to go cover our tracks?” Greer said.
“And then the same thing with a surveillance platform. Do we need to consider taking it down so that an adversary can’t discover it?” he added.
The intelligence community has had access to some of the tranche of documents stored at Trump’s home since May.
But the recovery earlier this month adds another batch of documents to the 184 already shared by the Justice Department.
Greer warns, however, that the damage is already done.
“They’re going to err on the side of caution. In the absence of concrete information about who accessed the documents, they’re going to have no choice but to assume a compromise and take proactive measures to protect our sources and collection capabilities,” he said.
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Meteorological Summer Climate Review
While La Crosse saw near average rainfall totals for August, we are still below average for the year.
We saw 2.50" of rain throughout the month of August, which puts us 0.40" below average (2.90").
From June 1st through August 31st, we saw 12.55" and our average hangs at about 13.21", putting us at 0.66" below average.
From the start of the year to August 31st, we've seen 22.78" which is 2.86" below our average that hangs at 25.77".
Temperature wise, we were almost right on average at 72.6° (Average 72.8°).
Forecast
Expect more sunshine heading into Wednesday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s with winds from the west about 5-10mph.
The only thing to complain about is the increasing humidity heading into Thursday. Wednesday night will be clear with light and variable winds helping lows drop toward 61°.
With higher dewpoints, calm winds and a clear sky, we could see some fog by the time we wake up on Thursday. Fog won't last too long once temperatures warm up and the sun comes out.
You can expect the rest of our Thursday to bring us more sunshine with highs again in the mid to upper 80s as we start Meteorological Fall.
We won't feel like fall the first few days though as Friday even brings highs in the upper 80s with high dewpoint temperatures making it feel sweaty out.
Rain chances return to the forecast on Friday. Showers and storms look to arrive into the afternoon along a cold front. Most rainfall totals don't have more than 1/4" on Friday, but if we see thunderstorms, we could see slightly higher totals. No organized severe weather is expected at this time on Friday.
Saturday will start off with the return of sunshine, but highs much cooler in the upper 70s.
Cooler highs will follow into Sunday near 76° with more sunshine.
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Paleontologists find remains of one of the largest dinosaurs
(CNN) - One of Europe’s largest dinosaurs has been discovered in Portugal.
According to researchers from the University of Lisbon, the owner of some private property in Pombal first discovered part of the fossil in 2017. That person contacted paleontologists at the University of Lisbon.
A team from the school began excavating the land, and earlier this month, the researchers recovered remains of hips that were 6.5 feet long.
Based on the size of the hips, paleontologists say the dinosaur was nearly 40 feet tall and more than 80 feet long.
The animal was a sauropod – a group of herbivorous dinosaurs characterized by having a long neck and tail.
Paleontologists say the dinosaur lived around 135 million years ago during the upper Jurassic period.
The researchers plan to continue excavating the property to look for more parts of the skeleton.
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STUDIO CITY, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. This year, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is bringing multiple myeloma—the second most common type of blood cancer—to the forefront through its #kNOwMyeloma campaign.
In 2010, the U.S. Congress designated September as Blood Cancer Awareness Month to create awareness, increase fundraising, and support patients affected by all types of blood cancers.
For 2022, the IMF's goal is to reach people who may not have heard of myeloma as well as those who are living with this type of blood cancer. Our aim is to increase awareness of multiple myeloma while engaging with the myeloma community to inspire them to continue advocating for those impacted by the disease.
Throughout the month of September, the IMF will ask one simple question: "Do You Know Myeloma?" The IMF invites everyone to explore the campaign through the IMF's Blood Cancer Awareness Month website.
When you visit the IMF's Blood Cancer Awareness website, you will find a rich trove of myeloma facts, research breakthroughs in myeloma treatment, and inspirational stories of hope and resilience from those living with the disease. The IMF encourages you to share these infographics on social media while using the hashtag #kNOwMyeloma. You can download the infographics from the IMF's social media tool kit.
"Do You Know Myeloma?" aims to fulfill the following goals through this educational campaign:
1. KNOW Myeloma: Through its Blood Cancer Awareness Month educational campaign, the IMF seeks to educate both the general public and those living with the disease to know as much about myeloma as possible so they can gain access to the best treatment options available by:
2. NO Myeloma: The IMF hopes to eradicate the disease by inspiring people to advocate for the IMF's mission of working toward prevention and a cure. Through its advocacy efforts all throughout Blood Cancer Awareness Month, the IMF seeks to:
IMF Chairman of the Board Dr. Brian G.M. Durie said, "For more than 30 years, the IMF has been on a mission to improve the lives of myeloma patients and find a cure. We believe that the early treatment strategies that underpin the iStopMM Project and the cure trials hold the key to achieving the cure."
IMF Patient, President & CEO Yelak Biru continues to be optimistic about the future: "With the development of so many new treatments over the past 20 years, patients can reimagine living with myeloma. That's why it's so important for the IMF to continue putting patients at the center of research, education, advocacy, and support. With all the recent developments in the IMF's intense search for a cure, there is more hope than ever before."
No gesture for Blood Cancer Awareness Month is too small. All actions add to the campaign's momentum, its ability to impact those living with blood cancers, and to raise funds toward prevention and a cure for multiple myeloma.
Learn how to get involved and follow the hashtag #kNOwMyeloma on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
The IMF is grateful to the following sponsors for supporting myeloma awareness during Blood Cancer Awareness Month:
Platinum Sponsors:
Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Karyopharm Therapeutics, and Legend Biotech
Gold Sponsors:
GSK, and Pfizer
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow plasma cells—white blood cells that make antibodies. A cancerous or malignant plasma cell is called a myeloma cell. Myeloma is called "multiple" because there are frequently multiple patches or areas in bone where it grows. It can appear as both a tumor and/or an area of bone loss, and it affects the places where bone marrow is active in an adult: the hollow area within the bones of the spine, skull, pelvis, rib cage, and the areas around the shoulders and hips.
Founded in 1990, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) is the first and largest global foundation focusing specifically on multiple myeloma. The Foundation's reach extends to more than 525,000 members in 140 countries worldwide. The IMF is dedicated to improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure by focusing on four key areas: research, education, support, and advocacy. The IMF has conducted more than 250 educational seminars worldwide, maintains a world-renowned InfoLine, and in 2001, established the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG), a collaborative research initiative focused on improving myeloma treatment options for patients. In 2012, the IMF launched the Black Swan Research Initiative®, a groundbreaking research project aimed at curing myeloma. The IMF can be reached at (800) 452-CURE (2873). The global website is www.myeloma.org.
Twitter: @IMFmyeloma
Instagram: @imfmyeloma
Facebook: @myeloma
LinkedIn: International Myeloma Foundation
Media Contacts:
Peter Anton
Panton@myeloma.org
Jason London
Jlondon@myeloma.org
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NEW YORK , Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the crypto winter shows signs of slowing, companies are rushing to become compliant after a string of bankruptcies within the space. Regulatory compliance is critical to improving crypto's reputation among investors. It is also essential for mitigating liquidity risks, an issue that caused crypto giants Voyager Digital and Celsius to file for bankruptcy. Last week, Payments giant PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) joined Coinbase Global's (NASDAQ:COIN) Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST) network. The TRUST network, which was launched in February by 18 virtual asset providers, was created to "protect the security and privacy" of customers, while complying with the bank industry's Travel Rule. In the past, companies like Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ) (formerly Square Inc.) have rejected proposed FinCEN regulations, while companies like WonderFi Technologies Inc (TSX:WNDR) (OTCQB:WONDF) and CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) are focused on exceeding regulatory requirements.
WonderFi Technologies Inc (TSX:WNDR) (OTCQB:WONDF) is a technology company providing greater access to digital assets through centralized and decentralized platforms.
WonderFi has continued to make strategic acquisitions that have positioned the company as one of the largest combined digital currency companies in Canada. On July 4, the company closed the acquisition of Coinberry, one of Canada's leading crypto trading platforms with over $1 billion traded to date.
The acquisition of Coinberry makes WonderFi Technologies the first company in Canada, and one of the first globally, to own and operate more than one licensed,crypto asset trading platforms that is regulated by applicable securities commissions.
Coinberry brings with it over 225,000 users and $99.5 million of client assets under custody, giving WonderFi over half a billion dollars in approximate total client assets under custody as of the acquisition.
"This acquisition further solidifies WonderFi as a leader amongst crypto companies in Canada, and along with our acquisition of Bitbuy, establishes a great foundation for our expansion into global markets" said WonderFi CEO Ben Samaroo. "Further, as we've seen over the past few weeks, the crypto market downturn has had a massive impact on the viability of unregulated crypto trading platforms and WonderFi's value proposition as one of the few regulated crypto businesses makes us well positioned to continue our growth."
Earlier this month, WonderFi reported its Q3 2022 financial results, reporting revenues of $2.9 million, compared to $nil in the prior-year quarter. The increased revenue is due to the acquisition of Bitbuy, which was completed in July 2022. WonderFi also reported $356 million in total assets as of June 30, 2022, including $15 million in cash, $5.6 million in crypto assets and inventory and $187 million of Assets Under Custody for customers.
The company's operating expenses were $13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $705,000 in Q3 2021.
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Financial Companies Launch New Products
Payments giant PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) joined the Coinbase compliance initiative, the Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST). This market-driven solution, which was introduced in February, enables crypto exchanges to deliver the data that is legally needed by the Travel Rule in a secure manner. In order to avoid any problems with US authorities, TRUST offers its members a variety of tools and features like evidence of ownership and thorough adherence to the Travel Rule. More recently, PayPal partnered with the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) and Vanguard Charitable, to launch Grant Payments, a new product that allows sponsors of the Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), community foundations and other funders to make grants to charities quickly and electronically through PayPal. Grant payments will allow charities to receive grants soon after the grantor approves the funds. Funders and charities will have access to full details of available grants, including donor information where provided, via a PayPal dashboard. Eligible and participating charities have been vetted against PayPal's strict compliance standards.
In a shareholder letter released on August 9, Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) said that the decline in crypto asset prices had a significant impact on its Q2 2022 financial results, which were in line with the outlook provided in May. Net revenue was $803 million, down 31% compared to Q1, due to lower transaction volume. Total operating expenses were $1.9 billion, up 8% compared to Q1. Net loss was $1.1 billion and was heavily impacted by non-cash items impairment charges. In the absence of non-cash impairment charges, the net loss would have been $647 million. Adjusted EBITDA was negative $151 million. Total trading volume fell to $217 billion, down 30% from the first quarter. On the other hand, the total spot crypto trading volume decreased by 3% sequentially, leading to a lower trading market share by volume.
On April 28, Block Inc. (NYSE:SQ) announced the launch of Square Loans in Canada, giving small businesses quick and easy access to funds and eliminating another major hassle associated with running a business. Using transaction data, Square Loans proactively delivers personalized offers to eligible sellers, providing them with a simple, paperless application process and delivering funds the next business day. Businesses have a clear, up-front loan fee, which is automatically repaid as a set percentage of daily card sales with Square – so sellers repay more when sales are strong and less during slower times. Loan fees never increase for the seller, so it's always clear how much they owe. In July, Block provided the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium with a full Point of Sale (POS) makeover. New in-stadium technology includes more than 350 Square Register and Square Terminal units to power sales and manage operations, which are integrated with Square for Restaurants and Square for Retail software.
On August 18, CME Group (NASDAQ:CME) announced plans to launch options on Ether futures on September 12, pending regulatory review. These new contracts offer a futures contract on one Ether, valued at 50 Ether per contract, and based on the CME CF Ether-Dollar benchmark rate, which serves as the daily benchmark rate for the US dollar price of Ether. These new contracts will also expand CME Group's existing suite of cryptocurrency options contracts, which includes Bitcoin options, as well as micro-sized Bitcoin and Ether options.
WonderFi Technologies has applied to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market® (NASDAQ). At the same time, the company has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States.
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LANSING, MI – Two players won at least $1 million, but there was no winner of the $153 million Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing held on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
That means the drawing on Friday, Sept. 2 will be worth $169 million with a cash option of $95.4 million.
The Mega Millions numbers for Aug. 31: 2-38-55-57-65
The Gold Mega Ball: 17
The Megaplier: 3
Mega Millions winners for Aug. 31:
· While there was no grand prize winner, two players matched all five white balls drawn to win $1 million in the drawing. Those tickets were sold in Oklahoma and Texas.
· The player in Texas also played the Megaplier option, which increased their winnings to $3 million.
· In Michigan, one ticket sold won $1,500 in the drawing. That was the largest prize won in the state.
· There were 242,478 tickets sold that won at least $4 in the drawing. In Michigan, 8,531 tickets sold won at least $4 in the drawing.
Mega Millions drawings are held Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. Five balls are drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 70; the Mega Ball is drawn from a set of balls numbered 1 through 25. The odds of winning the jackpot is 1 in 302 million.
Mega Millions is played in 44 states, plus the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Tickets cost $2 each.
In other Michigan Lottery news:
· The next Powerball drawing is Wednesday, Aug. 31 with an estimated jackpot of $134 million and a cash option of $75.3 million.
· The next Lotto 47 drawing is Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 7:29 p.m. with a jackpot of $3.6 million. Deadline is 7:08 p.m. that day.
· Wednesday’s Fantasy 5 jackpot is worth an estimated $100,000. The drawing is at 7:29 p.m. Deadline is 7:08 p.m.
For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games.
The last players from Michigan to win a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot is the Wolverine FLL lottery club which claimed a $1.05 billion jackpot in March 2021. With their winnings, the group plans to give back to the community.
And while they were lucky winners, it’s smart for players to check their tickets immediately as a winner worth $1 million sold in Warren last year went unclaimed. The money instead went to the state’s School Aid Fund. | https://www.mlive.com/lottery/2022/08/mega-millions-results-for-083022-jackpot-worth-153-million.html | 2022-08-31T13:20:16Z | https://www.mlive.com/lottery/2022/08/mega-millions-results-for-083022-jackpot-worth-153-million.html | false |
Solan,August 30
A one-day seminar apprising the stakeholders in pharmaceutical industry of the various government schemes was held at Baddi today. The event was organised by the Laghu Udyog Bharati (pharma committee) and the Himachal Drug Manufacturers Association in collaboration with the Department of Pharmaceuticals of the Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry and the Small Industries Development Bank of India.
The attendees were sensitised about the newly launched schemes by the department to strengthen the existing infrastructure facilities of pharma clusters and to support the micro small and medium enterprises.
Union Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilizers Bhagawanth Khuba, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said the state accounted for 35 per cent of country’s pharmaceutical production and 20 per cent were produced in Baddi.
He elaborated how the state’s pharma sector had contributed to Covid-related medicines. “Owing to the coordinated approach of the Union Government and the pharma companies, the country was not dependent on other nations to meet its needs. In a bid to further make the nation self reliant the pharmaceutical companies should focus on research, development and upgrading their facilities.” | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/seminar-on-strengthening-pharma-sector-held-at-baddi-427050 | 2022-08-31T13:20:24Z | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/seminar-on-strengthening-pharma-sector-held-at-baddi-427050 | false |
Bed Bath & Beyond announces layoffs, store closures
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond plunged in premarket trading after the struggling home goods retailer announced a restructuring that includes store closures, layoffs and a stock offering.
The company said it has obtained more than $500 million of new financing and was reducing 20% of its workforce. It also plans to close about 150 namesake stores but will keep its buybuy Baby chain.
The retailer said Wednesday in the Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it may offer, issue and sell shares of its common stock from time to time. It plans to use the proceeds to pay down its debt, among other uses.
Bed Bath & Beyond, based in Union, New Jersey, has been facing lots of turbulence recently. In mid-August, shareholder activist Ryan Cohen, the billionaire co-founder of online pet-products retailer Chewy Inc., sold his entire stake in Bed Bath & Beyond after buying a big stake just months before and pledging to make big changes.
In June, Bed Bath & Beyond’s CEO was ousted amid slumping sales and supply chain issues.
Board member Sue Gove took over as interim CEO, replacing Mark Tritton. Bed Bath & Beyond hired Tritton in late 2019. He’d previously been the chief merchandising officer at Target where the more than 30 new brands he introduced were key in that company’s revitalization.
The company said that it is still searching for a permanent CEO. Chief Operating Office John Hartmann is leaving the company, and it’s eliminating that position.
Shares fell more than 19%, or $2.37 to $9.74 in premarket trading on Wednesday, after closing down more than 9%, or $1.24 to $12.11 in regular markets Tuesday.
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- The Gardens at Waterstone features 62 new single-family homes on rare 40-foot wide lots
- The Courtyards at Waterstone features 33 new single-family homes
- Desirable Southeast Palm Bay location offers quick, easy access to major transportation corridors
PALM BAY, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Landsea Homes Corporation (NASDAQ: LSEA) ("Landsea Homes" or the "Company"), a publicly traded residential homebuilder, announced today that it has closed on 95 additional homesites in the exclusive Waterstone master planned community in Palm Bay, Florida.
The newest neighborhood from Landsea Homes, The Gardens at Waterstone will feature 62 single-family homes in the first phase. Community amenities include a pool and a cabana. Homebuyers can choose from several different design and floorplan options on 40-foot wide lots.
Landsea Homes also closed on 33 new homesites in the second phase of The Courtyards at Waterstone. These new single-family homes will feature 50-foot and 60-foot wide lots, with unique floorplans ranging from 1,800 to 2,850 square feet. Homes are currently selling in the first phase of The Courtyards at Waterstone.
"Our existing homes in The Courtyards at Waterstone have been very popular with buyers in the region thanks to large lot sizes and the High Performance Home features. We're happy to provide buyers with more opportunities to purchase in this wonderful community," said Jeff Wochner, Florida Division President, Landsea Homes. "Additionally, The Gardens at Waterstone is the only community in the Palm Bay area to offer 40-foot-wide lots, a nice differentiator for Landsea Homes. These homes will be attainably priced and are perfect for first-time and move-up buyers who are looking to 'Live in their Element'."
All homes at The Courtyards at Waterstone and The Gardens at Waterstone contain Landsea Homes' High Performance Home features including smart home automation technology utilized by the Apple HomeKit™ environment and energy savings to make life at home healthier and more comfortable. The smart home automation features include an Apple® HomePod mini™, wireless network Internet throughout the home, entry door locks, thermostat control, garage door opener control, light dimmer switches, doorbell camera pre-wire, and white glove service with an individualized training session.
Homes will contain the REME HALO® air purifier, a state-of-the-art product that mitigates indoor contaminants to keep residents safe and support healthy living by reducing airborne particles such as dust, dander, pollen and mold spores, killing up to 99% of bacteria, mold and viruses.
Located in Southeast Palm Bay, Waterstone is just minutes from Interstate 95, approximately one hour from Orlando and a half-hour from major Space Coast industries. Growing into a featured destination for homebuyers, Palm Bay is adjacent to Melbourne on Florida's famed "Space Coast," while maintaining access to Florida's rural and wild interior.
The aerospace industry continues to drive economic growth with thousands of high-paying jobs as companies such as L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and the NASA/Kennedy Space Center.
Palm Bay is also among several towns named the "bass fishing capital of the world," with the legendary Stick Marsh off St. John's River, the Indian River, the Intercoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean and beaches.
For more information about The Courtyards at Waterstone, visit: https://landseahomes.com/florida/brevard-county/palm-bay/the-courtyards-at-waterstone/.
For information about Landsea Homes' Florida communities, visit: https://landseahomes.com/florida/.
Landsea Homes Corporation (NASDAQ: LSEA) is a publicly traded residential homebuilder based in Newport Beach, CA that designs and builds best-in-class homes and sustainable master-planned communities in some of the nation's most desirable markets. The company has developed homes and communities in New York, Boston, New Jersey, Arizona, Florida, Texas and throughout California in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Landsea Homes was named the 2022 winner of the prestigious Builder of the Year award, presented by BUILDER magazine, in recognition of a historical year of transformation.
An award-winning homebuilder that builds suburban, single-family detached and attached homes, mid-and high-rise properties, and master-planned communities, Landsea Homes is known for creating inspired places that reflect modern living and provides homebuyers the opportunity to "Live in Your Element." Our homes allow people to live where they want to live, how they want to live – in a home created especially for them.
Driven by a pioneering commitment to sustainability, Landsea Homes' High Performance Homes are responsibly designed to take advantage of the latest innovations with home automation technology supported by Apple®. Homes include features that make life easier and provide energy savings that allow for more comfortable living at a lower cost through sustainability features that contribute to healthier living for both homeowners and the planet.
Led by a veteran team of industry professionals who boast years of worldwide experience and deep local expertise, Landsea Homes is committed to positively enhancing the lives of our homebuyers, employees, and stakeholders by creating an unparalleled lifestyle experience that is unmatched.
For more information on Landsea Homes, visit: www.landseahomes.com.
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Jammu, August 30
Former Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, who quit the Congress last week and has decided to float a political party, will hold a public meeting on September 4 at Sainik Colony in Jammu.
This will be his first meeting since he snapped his nearly 50-year-long association with Congress. The public meeting is scheduled for 11 am.
Azad has said he will launch a new party soon and the first unit will be formed in Jammu and Kashmir in view of impending assembly polls.
Azad was Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2005 to 2008.
With Azad signalling that he will float a new party, several leaders have resigned from the Congress in Jammu and Kashmir.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand is among 64 leaders who have resigned from the Congress.
In an indication of his political stock even as he has resigned from Congress, three party leaders who are members of Group of 23 met him at his residence in the national capital on Tuesday. Azad was also a member of G-23.
The leaders who met Azad were former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda, former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan and former union minister Anand Sharma.
In his resignation letter to Sonia Gandhi, Azad had targeted party leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi, over the way the party has been run in the past nearly nine years.
In the hard-hitting five-page letter, Azad had claimed that a coterie runs the party while Sonia Gandhi was just “a nominal head” and all the major decisions were taken by “Rahul Gandhi or rather worse his security guards and PAs”.
Azad had said he was submitting his resignation with “great regret and an extremely leaden heart” and severing his about 50-year association with the Congress. He was earlier Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha.
Recounting his long association with the Congress, Azad had said the situation in the party has reached a point of “no return.” “Unfortunately, the situation in the Congress party has reached such a point of no return that now ‘proxies’ are being propped up to take over the leadership of the Party. This experiment is doomed to fail because the Party has been so comprehensively destroyed that situation has become irretrievable. Moreover, the ‘chosen one’ would be nothing more than a puppet on a string,” he said.
While Azad took potshots at Sonia Gandhi in the letter, his sharpest attack was on Rahul Gandhi and he described the Wayand MP as “non-serious individual” and “immature”. | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/ghulam-nabi-azad-to-hold-public-meeting-in-jammu-on-september-4-his-first-after-quitting-congress-426910 | 2022-08-31T13:21:30Z | https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/ghulam-nabi-azad-to-hold-public-meeting-in-jammu-on-september-4-his-first-after-quitting-congress-426910 | true |
Leading American Rocket Propulsion Company to Provide 5,000-Pound Thrust Oxygen-Rich Staged Combustion "Hadley" Engine to Launch Satellites into Low Earth Orbit
DENVER, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ursa Major, America's only privately funded company that focuses solely on rocket propulsion, today announced a contract under the U.S. Air Force Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program. Under the agreement, Ursa Major will provide a flight-qualified 5,000-pound thrust, oxygen-rich staged combustion "Hadley" rocket engine, suited for both the booster and upper-stage phases of launch for satellites into low-earth orbit.
While more challenging to engineer than other systems, oxygen-rich staged combustion (ORSC) is more efficient for better engine performance and is the architecture preferred by the world's advanced space programs. This effort continues to build upon past investments into ORSC technology by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to provide ORSC systems to the nation.
"We are proud of the Air Force's continued support and recognition of Ursa Major's leadership in developing reliable, high-performing, American-made rocket propulsion," said Ursa Major founder and CEO Joe Laurienti. "Choosing Ursa Major and the Hadley engine means more U.S. satellites in space, which is more important than ever for our national security and global technical leadership."
Hadley was developed by Ursa Major's team of world-class propulsion experts, who have more than 1,000 combined years of collective engine development experience on numerous successful launches and engine programs. Like all Ursa Major engines, Hadley delivers high performance, flexibility, and reliability at a significantly lower cost by using advanced manufacturing (3D printing) and a technology-first, market-driven design approach.
Hadley features active throttle, active thrust vector control, and a configurable fuel mixture ratio. It is qualified for operation in flight at various power levels and capable of continuously throttling from minimum to nominal flight power levels. Ursa Major has already delivered numerous Hadley engines to customers from its uniquely integrated 90-acre Colorado facility, which houses its engineering, manufacturing, and testing functions on a single property.
"We selected Ursa Major and its Hadley rocket engine based on the company's experienced technical and leadership teams and the engine's proven performance," said Shawn Phillips, Chief of the AFRL Rocket Propulsion Division (aka The AFRL Rocket Lab). "This partnership is one example of how the federal government is furthering its research and development progress by engaging with our country's promising entrepreneurs and innovators."
As part of the AFRL contract deliverables, Ursa Major will also be providing the Air Force Research Lab with statistically significant data sets from extensive testing of multiple Hadley engines, including measurements of specific impulse, or ISP, combustion stability, vibration and shock profiles, and range of inlet pressures and temperatures.
Hadley will be qualified using similar metrics according to an internal test plan based on industry guidelines and best practices, focusing on engine life, operating space, functional requirements, and performance. The qualification test campaign under this effort will include runtime at and beyond the extremes of the power level and mixture ratio targets, demonstrating that Hadley operates safely and reliably within the power level and mixture ratio required for missions of DOD interest.
Reliable rocket propulsion is critical to maintaining the space supply chain and growing the space industry. Ursa Major's flexible rocket engines can be used for various DOD and non-DOD missions, from air launch to hypersonic flight and on-orbit missions. The company's customers get to launch faster and without the development cost of building engines in-house. Ursa Major has built and tested more than 50 staged-combustion rocket engines and plans to deliver 30 to customers by year-end. Ursa Major engines have accumulated more than 50,000 seconds of runtime.
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Ursa Major is America's only privately funded company focusing solely on rocket propulsion, bringing high-performance, staged combustion engines to market for space launch and hypersonic applications. Ursa Major customers, ranging from "New Space" startups to enterprise-level aerospace leaders and the U.S. government, get to flight faster, more reliably, and cost-effectively. The company employs the most sought-after engineers from top space programs and universities and is backed by world-class investors, including XN and Explorer 1 Fund. Headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, Ursa Major was named one of the best places to work by Built in Colorado two years in a row. For more information, visit www.ursamajor.com. For downloadable images and videos, visit https://www.ursamajor.com/media#downloadable-assets.
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The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the United States Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 11,000 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit: www.afresearchlab.com.
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The introduction of SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM), powered by the company's Next-Gen CASB technology, reduces data breaches related to SaaS misconfigurations
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With hybrid work well established as the norm for the post-pandemic workforce and vast amounts of sensitive data now stored in SaaS apps, the risk of SaaS misconfiguration poses a serious security threat to businesses. According to Statista, as of 2021 the average business now has over 110 SaaS applications (apps) that must be secured.
Misconfigurations in SaaS apps are a common problem. To address this, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) announced today new innovations in Prisma® SASE that enable customers to identify and remediate misconfigurations in SaaS apps using SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) capabilities.
"SaaS apps have given organizations the freedom to have their workforce work from wherever they are most productive. The vast amounts of sensitive data being created, held, and shared via SaaS applications, however, expose a serious risk of data breach due to SaaS misconfiguration. Simply put, the world needs a SASE solution that can manage the configuration and security of SaaS applications," said Anand Oswal, senior vice president, Network Security at Palo Alto Networks. "With today's Prisma SASE updates, we are significantly strengthening the security posture of SaaS apps through the Palo Alto Networks Next-Gen CASB, which allows customers to easily view and configure security settings for multiple SaaS apps in a single place."
In addition to SSPM, the company announced new ZTNA 2.0 security inspection capabilities, including ML-powered Advanced URL Filtering and Advanced Threat Prevention as well as the industry's first natively integrated artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) solution for SASE, simplifying networking and security operations for customers.
The full set of product announcements are:
- SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM): Powered by Palo Alto Networks Next-Gen CASB, the SaaS Security Posture Management capabilities go beyond CIS and NIST compliance checks and move to comprehensive security, allowing customers to configure security settings for multiple SaaS apps in one location. In an effort to reduce remediation time, SSPM can help fix misconfigurations with a single click and helps prevent configuration drift by allowing users to lock critical security settings in place.
- Advanced URL Filtering: Prevents new, highly evasive phishing attacks, ransomware and other web-based attacks through the use of inline deep learning, rather than a URL database — preventing 40% more threats and detecting 76% of malicious URLs up to a full day before traditional web filtering solutions.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Provides the only intrusion prevention system (IPS) solution that can stop unknown command-and-control (C2) attacks in real time — 48% more than other IPS solutions. New capabilities bring security analysis from "offline" to "inline" using machine learning techniques — improving detection rates for zero-day threats without sacrificing performance.
- AIOps for SASE: Palo Alto Networks natively integrated AIOps into its secure access service edge to significantly reduce manual operations and enable faster troubleshooting. AIOps for SASE provides automated root cause analysis, rapid problem remediation and guided best practice adoption. Predictive analytics enable more efficient capacity planning and anomaly detection, preventing business disruptions. A simple query-based interface empowers the IT service desk with automated troubleshooting and change analysis.
In addition to these software enhancements, Palo Alto Networks is introducing new hardware appliances — ION 1200-S and ION 3200 — to help organizations modernize their small to midsize branches. These new appliances include a fully integrated switch and Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports to connect and power endpoints within the local area network. Additionally, integrated WAN capabilities like 5G and LTE on the ION 1200-S and fiber ports on the ION 3200 allow customers to improve WAN availability, performance and speed. ION 1200-S and ION 3200 can help significantly reduce operational complexity by eliminating multiple point products while providing power redundancy with a built-in dual power supply that ensures network uptime and consistent connectivity.
"As one of the largest cinema chains and theme park operators in Australia, we started our journey with Palo Alto Networks by deploying Prisma SD-WAN to improve the reliability and throughput of our WAN connections," said Michael Fagan, chief transformation officer, Village Roadshow. "Since then, we have added Prisma Access to complete our SASE architecture and secure both our remote locations and our hybrid employees. We are pleased to see the introduction of 5G and PoE switching into the Prisma SD-WAN appliances to help us further consolidate our branch infrastructure, and simplify our operations with AIOps for SASE. Our team loves the fact that they no longer need to remember usernames, pins, passcodes, tokens and have different multi-factor authentication apps. Performance and uptime has improved to allow our staff to continue working without disruption to services, thereby reducing the amount of calls through to our service desk team."
"Protecting sensitive data, especially data in SaaS applications, is paramount for us. As we continued to utilise more cloud services we knew we needed to implement a SASE framework and provide Zero Trust Network Access to protect our users and applications," said Simon Hibbert, general manager of IT, Chemist Warehouse Group. Implementing Prisma SASE has enabled our employees to do their jobs more efficiently, and enabled new ways for us to engage with our customers. Not only has it improved our security posture, but it also provides highly reliable and smooth connectivity."
"The usage of SaaS applications continues to expand at a faster rate than security teams can keep pace with. As more applications are introduced and ownership becomes distributed across organizations, the risk of misconfigurations grows, which increases the likelihood for security incidents to occur. A SASE solution like Prisma SASE by Palo Alto Networks provides a logical consolidation point for all the capabilities needed for complete SaaS security, including SSPM. However, functionality cannot be sacrificed for efficiency," said John Grady, ESG senior analyst. "Palo Alto Networks provides comprehensive SaaS security through its security-focused SSPM capabilities coupled with comprehensive application coverage and a history of analytics-led threat prevention."
More Information
More information on Prisma SASE is available here and on our blog. Additionally, Palo Alto Networks will be hosting SASE Converge 2022, the premier summit for SASE, September 13-14 to discuss what's next for SASE, and more.
Availability
SaaS Security Posture Management and most of the new SD-WAN appliances are generally available worldwide now — the ION 1200-S 4G/LTE will be available outside of North America in November. Advanced URL Filtering and Advanced Threat Prevention will be available in October 2022. AIOps for SASE will be available in November 2022.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is the world's cybersecurity leader. We innovate to outpace cyberthreats, so organizations can embrace technology with confidence. We provide next-gen cybersecurity to thousands of customers globally, across all sectors. Our best-in-class cybersecurity platforms and services are backed by industry-leading threat intelligence and strengthened by state-of-the-art automation. Whether deploying our products to enable the Zero Trust Enterprise, responding to a security incident, or partnering to deliver better security outcomes through a world-class partner ecosystem, we're committed to helping ensure each day is safer than the one before. It's what makes us the cybersecurity partner of choice.
At Palo Alto Networks, we're committed to bringing together the very best people in service of our mission, so we're also proud to be the cybersecurity workplace of choice, recognized among Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces (2021), Comparably Best Companies for Diversity (2021)and HRC Best Places for LGBTQ Equality (2022). For more information, visit www.paloaltonetworks.com.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Harborview Medical Center in Seattle is again admitting and treating all types of patients after a lack of bed space caused the hospital to temporarily divert some people to other health care facilities.
The hospital diverted care for about seven days earlier this month, The Seattle Times reported. Patients who were generally less ill were sent to other area hospitals.
Harborview mainly attributed the decision to staff and bed shortages because of delays in discharging patients who were waiting to be discharged to a long-term care facility such as a skilled nursing clinic or adult family home.
Because of staff shortages at long-term care facilities, patients are often stuck at the hospital, creating a bed space bottleneck.
When Harborview CEO Sommer Kleweno Walley announced the change Aug. 11, she said the hospital had reached an “unprecedented census level.”
For the week, most of the hospital’s lower-acuity patients were taken to Providence Swedish’s and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s facilities in Seattle, said Mark Taylor, senior associate administrator at Harborview.
“I feel very lucky,” Taylor said. “I was, as we all were, very worried about the impact of that and still am, to be honest. The hospitals and hospital systems in the area are still at very high occupancy. … But (during the week of diverting care) we were able to catch a week where we had relatively low call volumes.”
Harborview moved from 60 to 70 patients during that week, which “helped us get back to a place where we felt we’d be able to handle some type of large event” that might send multiple patients to Harborview’s emergency room, Taylor said.
The hospital remains at about 20% over capacity, however, and continues to battle discharging delays, he said.
“We haven’t really resolved the primary problem, and we’re doing everything we can to avoid it,” Taylor said. “Without a little bit of luck, I don’t know that we can say (similar disruptions) won’t happen again.” | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Seattle-hospital-no-longer-turning-away-some-17409558.php | 2022-08-31T13:23:02Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Seattle-hospital-no-longer-turning-away-some-17409558.php | true |
Delivers unparalleled ease-of-use for AI-powered personalization, enabling every marketer to drive product and content recommendations on every channel
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueshift, the leading Smart Hub platform for intelligent customer engagement, today announced at the company's Engage 2022 conference the launch of the industry's first collection of 100+ pre-built AI Recommendations Recipes for marketers. The new recipes, together with Blueshift's industry-leading Recommendations Studio, provide unparalleled ease of use for marketers for hyper-personalized customer engagement, enabling them to recommend content, products, and offers that are based on each customer's individual behavior, as well as the behavior of similar customers.
Today's consumers demand personalization across all engagement channels and interaction touch points, and the use of AI has become key for marketers to successfully scale their efforts. In fact, studies show that marketing campaigns featuring AI recommendations are 116% more effective, driven by 22% higher click rates and 209% higher conversion rates. Over the last 12 months, marketers have hyper-personalized more than 10 billion messages using Blueshift's Recommendation Studio, which is built using patented technology. Furthermore, Blueshift customers have reported significant business results from using recommendations, including 131% higher sales and 384% higher lead volumes.
"With today's release of AI Recommendations Recipes, we are excited to bring accessible AI directly in the hands of marketers," said Manyam Mallela, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at Blueshift. "We are empowering a new generation of marketers who are data artists, combining the art of marketing with the power of AI and data science."
The new capabilities for AI Recommendations Recipes unveiled today empower marketers to:
- Get started quickly with 100+ pre-built AI marketing recipes: Marketers now have a great starting canvas, pre-loaded with configurations for common use cases like abandoned carts, newsletter feeds based on affinities, cross-merchandising based on the wisdom of the crowds, trending content or changes to catalogs, and more. These recipes can be easily edited to get the recommendations just right for each use case.
- Personalize each message using drag-and-drop simplicity: Once the recommendation scheme using out-of-the-box recommendation recipes have been built, marketers can use a newly released drag-and-drop interface to insert them into emails, SMS, push notifications, in-app messages, or any creatives for their campaigns. Additionally, it's easy to suppress repetitive recommendations and to include seasonal and business promotions alongside predictive content.
- Analyze and optimize with advanced reporting: New in-depth reporting on advanced recommendation analytics enables marketers to optimize campaigns by using the best-performing recommendations, while also gaining visibility into which items are being recommended to each user and which ones users are engaging with.
Retailers, ecommerce providers, and digital media and over-the-top (OTT) companies are especially poised to benefit from these new capabilities provided by AI Recommendations Recipes. For instance, retailers can design customer journeys with highly relevant content and recommendations in real time based on the shopper's affinities, search and browse activity and purchase history. Streaming service providers can use advanced AI to precisely match millions of viewers with hundreds of thousands of media content catalog items and engage them with daily content feeds that are auto optimized based on prior activity.
San Francisco-based Blueshift helps brands deliver relevant, connected experiences across every customer interaction. The Blueshift cross-channel marketing platform uses patented AI technology to unify, inform, and activate the fullness of customer data across all channels and applications. Through unified data, cross-channel orchestration, intelligent decisioning, and unmatched scale, Blueshift gives brands all the tools they need to seamlessly deliver 1:1 experiences in real-time across the entire customer journey. Blueshift has been recognized in the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America.
For more information visit blueshift.com.
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Temperatures Wednesday will be slightly lower than what’s been seen this August. However, it will still be above average Wednesday and the rest of the week, which is forecast to host daily thunderstorms.
“We still have daily storm chances to contend with today and the rest of this week and within this pattern we’ll find temperatures running just within the average,” said Maureen McCann, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist.
Wednesday’s shower odds start at noon with 20% chances. Those odds rise to 70% by 4 p.m.. Overall Wednesday has a 50% chance of rain in Orlando. Odds Thursday fall to 40% but chances should bounce back and forth from 40% to 50% through the Labor Day weekend.
As for the heat, the average August high temperature is recorded at 91 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday’s heat will be above that with highs of 94 and a low of 76. Thursday should see a high of 93. Temperatures for the rest of the weekend will be lower but still above the August average.
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Powerful, Effective, Targeted Topical Treatment Formulated to Prevent and Address Visible Signs of Body Skin Aging
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), announces the launch of SkinMedica® Firm & Tone Lotion for Body, the first product from the professional-grade skincare line formulated to prevent and address visible signs of body skin aging for a toned look.1 It is clinically proven to diminish the look of crepey skin, address uneven skin texture, improve the appearance of body skin firmness and tone, and improve the look of sagging skin.1
"The skin on the body represents 95% of our skin. It's unique and different from the skin on our face and neck1. As our body skin ages, it has specific needs and requires a targeted approach," said Carrie Strom, President, Global Allergan Aesthetics and Senior Vice President, AbbVie. "Environmental factors, such as sun exposure and pollutants, and intrinsic factors, including changes in fat distribution and muscle tone, take a toll on the body.2 SkinMedica® Firm & Tone Lotion for Body is a luxurious formula rooted in science that delivers transformative results."
With more than two decades of excellence in innovation, SkinMedica® continues to rely on research to formulate the most advanced and innovative professional-grade skincare products. Following the launch of the brand's Neck Correct Cream for Neck and Décolleté in April 2021, Allergan Aesthetics continues to expand its footprint with SkinMedica® science for every body with this dermatologist-tested product that can be used alone or following a body contouring procedure.
SkinMedica® Firm & Tone Lotion for Body contains carefully curated ingredients including Green Microalgae and Shitake Mushroom Extracts, Lemon Balm Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Japanese Parsley, Paradisi (Grapefruit Peel) Oil, and Ginger Root Extract.
The hydrating formula features a scientifically proven technology that targets five pathways related to fat and laxity in the skin and supports the extracellular matrix, firmness and crepiness:1
- Promotes dermal extracellular matrix components
- Supports cellular clearance and recycling
- Enhances skin detoxification via lymphatic system
- Antioxidant protection
- Supports balanced lipid metabolism and localized fat regulation
"Body skin aging begins as early as age 25. The skin on your body becomes thinner with age, which can further accelerate the visible signs of aging3-4," says Dr. Mona Gohara, Dermatologist and Associate Clinical Professor, Yale School of Medicine. "Start prioritizing your body now – the product shows significant results such as skin appearing visibly tighter, smoother and more toned. In addition to adding SkinMedica® Firm & Tone lotion to my patients' overall body care regimen as a standalone, patients can also use the product following body contouring procedures."
In a head-to-head clinical study1 where the products were used twice a day, investigators assessed the following improvements at weeks 4, 8, and 12:
- On the upper arms for sagging
- On the thighs for cellulite
- On both the upper arms and thighs for skin smoothness, skin tone evenness, crepiness, body skin firmness, and body texture
Firm & Tone Lotion showed significant visible improvements vs. a leading professional-grade topical body for body skin crepiness, texture, skin tone evenness, and smoothness.1
At Week 4*:
- Crepiness (arms)
At Week 8†:
- Body skin texture (thighs)
- Skin tone evenness (thighs)
- Skin smoothness (thighs)
At Week 12‡:
- Crepiness (thighs)
With continued results over 12 weeks.
*Week 4, (p ≤ 0.031). †Week 8, (p ≤ 0.022). ‡Week 12, (p ≤ 0.022)
SkinMedica® Firm & Tone Lotion for Body ($165 USD MSRP) is available for purchase at SkinMedica.com, and through a network of licensed physicians and medically supervised spas. For use, dispense the lotion into hands, and massage into the skin until the product is fully absorbed. Apply to desired area twice daily or as needed. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. SkinMedica® Firm & Tone Lotion for body may be used alone or following a body contouring procedure. For more information follow @SkinMedica on Instagram or click here.
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit www.AllerganAesthetics.com.
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
The SkinMedica® product described here is intended to meet the FDA's definition of a cosmetic product, an article applied to the human body to cleanse, beautify, promote attractiveness, and alter appearances. This SkinMedica® product is not intended to be a drug product that diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents any disease or condition. This product has not been approved by the FDA and the statements on these pages have not been evaluated by the FDA.
For more information, please talk to your provider or visit SkinMedica.com. To report an adverse reaction, please call Allergan at 1-800-433-8871.
References
- Data on file at SkinMedica®.
- McCullough JL, Kelly JM. Prevention and treatment of skin aging. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006;1067:323-331.
- Kim E, Cho G, Won NG, Cho J. Age-related changes in skin bio-mechanical properties: the neck skin compared with the cheek and forearm skin in Korean females. Skin Res Technol. 2013;19(3):236-241.
- Lane K. What really happens to your skin after age 25. https://www.thelist.com/335442/what-really-happens-to-your-skin-after-age-25. February 17, 2021. Accessed July 27, 2021.
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TORONTO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SQI Diagnostics Inc. (TSXV: SQD) (OTCQB: SQIDF), a leader in the science of lung health that develops and manufactures respiratory health and precision medicine tests announced that effective August 26, 2022, it has granted an aggregate of 2,877,500 stock options ("Options") to certain employees and officers of the Company under the Company's amended and restated stock option plan (the "Plan"). The goal of the grant of Options is to align the interests of the Company's employees, officers and directors with those of shareholders. The Options were granted at an exercise price of $0.14.
The Plan was approved by shareholders at the Company's annual and special meeting held on March 31, 2021. The Options have a term of 5 years and vest over a maximum period of 36 months. Following the grant of Options, there will be 29,523,121 Options outstanding. There are currently 393,634,913 shares outstanding.
SQI Diagnostics is a leader in the science of lung health. The Company develops and manufactures respiratory health and precision medicine tests that run on SQI's fully automated systems. The Company's tests simplify and improve COVID-19 antibody monitoring, Rapid Acute Lung Injury testing, donor organ transplant informatics, and immunological protein and antibody testing. SQI Diagnostics is driven to create and market life-saving testing technologies that help more people in more places live longer, healthier lives. For more information, please visit www.sqidiagnostics.com.
Contact:
Chief Financial Officer
Morlan Reddock
437-235-6563
mreddock@sqidiagnostics.com
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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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66% of organizations report spending more on SaaS apps than IaaS, yet SaaS security not yet a top three priority
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axonius, the leader in cybersecurity asset management and SaaS management, today released the results of a new research study focused on SaaS usage among enterprises across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. The data highlights a striking difference between consumption and security of SaaS applications. In fact, the majority of respondents (74%) reported more than half of their applications are now SaaS-based, and 66% reported spending more on SaaS applications today than a year ago.
But amid rising adoption and increasing costs, most organizations reported SaaS security lagged in urgency and priority. Of those surveyed, 60% ranked SaaS security fourth or lower on their list of current security priorities, and only 34% cited being worried about the costs associated with rising SaaS-based app usage.
"The biggest concern with SaaS adoption right now is that most organizations are underestimating the number of SaaS applications that exist within their environment," said Dean Sysman, CEO and co-founder of Axonius. "SaaS offers numerous benefits, including more flexibility, accessibility, productivity gains, and more - anyone can register for a SaaS app and connect it to work data. But that also presents enormous risk. IT and security teams already struggle to identify the assets that exist within their organizations. SaaS apps further complicate their ability to gain visibility into data and interconnectivity, manage configurations, and close security gaps, as well as track licensing, usage, and spend."
66% of organizations surveyed did admit the increase in SaaS applications has resulted in more complexity and increased security risk in their organizations. But when asked why security isn't more of a concern, organizations pointed to limited time and resources (28%), pressure to focus on other issues from the C-Suite (23%), and staffing shortages (15%).
"The appetite for SaaS will only continue to grow, further exacerbating data sprawl and security implications," said Jerich Beason, Commercial Bank CISO and Axonius advisor. "These risks are no longer hypothetical, and without full visibility into the SaaS application landscape, organizations will continue to find themselves vulnerable to data loss from shadow SaaS, non-compliance with federal and industry regulators, and financial strain from lack of insight into organizational spend. Businesses can no longer wait to rein in SaaS complexity."
We're already witnessing the consequences of insecure SaaS environments. In March, identity and access management industry leader, Okta, announced that its platform has been the victim of a targeted security attack. In April, GitHub Security announced an investigation into abused stolen OAuth user tokens issued to two third-party OAuth integrators, Heroku and Travis-CI. To address SaaS security risks, organizations may need to rethink their priorities and adopt a different approach to SaaS security.
To learn more about the survey results and how to make SaaS security a bigger priority for your organization in the coming year, register for our upcoming webinar, "Why SaaS Security Is a Priority (Even If You Don't Know It Yet)." Taking place on October 3, 2022, Axonius will be joined by Jerich Beason to discuss how a modern, comprehensive approach to SaaS security, like Axonius SaaS Management, can help solve your SaaS challenges.
You can also see more of the survey results in our infographic by visiting the Axonius blog.
This survey was completed by Savanta in H1 2022. More than 500 senior decision makers from the US, the UK, and Europe were polled.
Axonius gives customers the confidence to control complexity by mitigating threats, navigating risk, automating response actions, and informing business-level strategy. With solutions for both cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and SaaS management, Axonius is deployed in minutes and integrates with hundreds of data sources to provide a comprehensive asset inventory, uncover gaps, and automatically validate and enforce policies. Cited as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity startups, with accolades from CNBC, Forbes, and Fortune, Axonius covers millions of assets, including devices and cloud assets, user accounts, and SaaS applications, for customers around the world. For more, visit Axonius.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Very Good Food Company Inc. (NASDAQ: VGFC) (TSXV: VERY.V) (FSE: OSI) ("VERY GOOD" or the "Company"), a leading plant-based food technology company, today announced that it is postponing its annual general meeting of shareholders (the "AGM"), which was to be held on October 11, 2022.
The Company's Board of Directors decided to postpone the AGM until the Company has appointed a successor auditor. Following the resignation of KPMG LLP ("KPMG") as the Company's auditor effective August 16, 2022, the Company's Audit Committee has been engaged in discussions with potential successor audit firms and the Company expects to engage a new audit firm shortly. KPMG has confirmed there have been no "reportable events", as such term is defined in National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations.
The Company will provide an update regarding the appointment of a successor auditor and the new date for the AGM in a further news release.
The VERY GOOD Food Company Inc. is an emerging plant-based food technology company that produces nutritious and delicious plant-based meat and cheese products under VERY GOOD's core brands: The VERY GOOD Butchers and The VERY GOOD Cheese Co. www.verygoodfood.com.
OUR MISSION IS LOFTY BUT BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE: GET MILLIONS TO RETHINK THEIR FOOD CHOICES WHILE HELPING THEM DO THE WORLD A WORLD OF GOOD. BY OFFERING PLANT-BASED FOOD OPTIONS SO DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS, WE'RE HELPING THIS KIND OF DIET BECOME THE NORM.
Parimal Rana
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 855 472-9841
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ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private sector employment increased by 132,000 jobs in August and annual pay was up 7.6% according to the August ADP® National Employment Report™ produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab ("Stanford Lab").
The jobs report and pay insights use ADP's fine-grained anonymized and aggregated payroll data of over 25 million U.S. employees to provide a representative picture of the labor market. The report details the current month's total private employment change, and weekly job data from the previous month. ADP's pay measure uniquely captures the earnings of a cohort of almost 10 million employees over a 12-month period.
"Our data suggests a shift toward a more conservative pace of hiring, possibly as companies try to decipher the economy's conflicting signals," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "We could be at an inflection point, from super-charged job gains to something more normal."
View the ADP National Employment Report and interactive charts at www.adpemploymentreport.com.
Private employers created 132,000 jobs in August, a step down from the month before, when the economy created nearly 270,000 jobs. Payroll growth also slowed in July when compared to June of this year.
Change in U.S. Private Employment: 132,000
Change by Industry Sector
- Goods-producing: 23,000
- Natural resources/mining 2,000
- Construction 21,000
- Manufacturing 0
- Service-providing: 110,000
- Trade/transportation/utilities 54,000
- Information -1,000
- Financial activities -20,000
- Professional/business services -14,000
- Education/health services -15,000
- Leisure/hospitality 96,000
- Other services 10,000
Change by U.S. Regions
- Northeast: 23,000
- New England 4,000
- Middle Atlantic 19,000
- Midwest: -7,000
- East North Central 24,000
- West North Central -31,000
- South: 76,000
- South Atlantic 33,000
- East South Central 24,000
- West South Central 19,000
- West: 40,000
- Mountain 37,000
- Pacific 3,000
Change by Establishment Size
- Small establishments: 25,000
- 1-19 employees -47,000
- 20-49 employees 72,000
- Medium establishments: 53,000
- 50-249 employees 74,000
- 250-499 employees -21,000
- Large establishments: 54,000
- 500+ employees 54,000
Year-over-year change in annual pay was 7.6 percent in August, in line with monthly readings since Spring 2022. In early 2021, annual pay increases were running at about 2 percent. While the pace of pay increases is elevated, its growth has flattened.
Median Change in Annual Pay (ADP matched person sample)
- Job-Stayers 7.6%
- Job-Changers 16.1%
Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Industry Sector
- Goods-producing:
- Natural resources/mining 8%
- Construction 6.7%
- Manufacturing 7.6%
- Service-providing:
- Trade/transportation/utilities 8.4%
- Information 7.4%
- Financial activities 7.4%
- Professional/business services 6.8%
- Education/health services 6.8%
- Leisure/hospitality 12.1%
- Other services 6.8%
Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Firm Size
- Small firms:
- 1-19 employees 5.4%
- 20-49 employees 7.2%
- Medium firms:
- 50-249 employees 7.9%
- 250-499 employees 7.8%
- Large firms:
- 500+ employees 8.3%
To see Pay Insights by U.S. State, Gender, and Age for Job-Stayers, visit here:
* Sum of components may not equal total, due to rounding.
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People who don’t like a job routine with the same thing happening every day might like life on a farm. It’s never boring, says Dan Carroll, a fifth-generation farmer. For the Carroll family, having a love for agriculture has been a good thing.
How long has your family been farming?
My family has a long history of farming. We can trace back seven generations of farmers in my family, starting in 1849, when my great-great-grandfather, Valentine Snyder, purchased land and started farming in the Moweaqua area. In 1941, my grandparents moved their farming operation from Moweaqua to Cisco. Upon returning from World War II, my father, Kenneth Carroll, and mother, Anita (Snyder) Carroll, joined my grandparents in Cisco and started their own farming operation in 1949. For as far back as I can remember I had been helping my grandfather and father on the farm. I officially started my own business in 1972. In 1996, my son, Shannon (our sixth-generation farmer), joined the farm operation full time.
Where is your family farm located?
Today, our base farm operation remains in Cisco. We also farm in Monticello and surrounding counties.
How many people in the family does your operation support?
Two of our families are supported by our operation. My son, Shannon, is now the managing partner in the business. My wife, Barb, and Shannon’s wife, Jenn, are a very important part of our operation, especially during the spring and fall. My grandsons, Will and Wade, are already on their way to being our seventh generation of farmers, though they both are still in school — Will is a junior at Purdue University, and Wade a senior at Monticello High School — they are involved and eventually plan on joining our operation. Our employees and their families are an important part of our farm operation. We really appreciate their dedication and long hours.
What does your farming operation consist of? Is it strictly a grain operation, or do you have livestock?
Our farm is strictly a grain operation. We grow corn and soybeans.
Do you have any members of the family in the farm operation also working other jobs?
Yes, Jenn is a fifth-grade teacher at Mahomet. Barb also worked in education for years but left to contribute more hours to the farm operation.
How have you seen farming change over the years?
I have seen many changes during my years of farming. The agricultural industry is always evolving. Technology has by far been one of the biggest changes. Farm machinery is much larger, more technical and more expensive. Now we have GPS technology and self-driving equipment. There is always new information to learn. It’s never boring. Having a good, effective marketing plan is more important than ever for a farm to be profitable and sustainable. Improved seed varieties have been a valuable change.
Is your farm equipment green (John Deere), red (Case IH) or other?
We use John Deere equipment.
What makes farming such a good vocation?
Farming is not only an occupation, it’s a way of life. I find it very rewarding to know that my family and I are helping to feed the world. Being a self-employed farmer allows me the flexibility to make decisions and try new farming practices. I also get the opportunity to work with my son. Each new generation of farmers bring fresh ideas and energy to the family farm.
What’s the best time of the year to be on the farm?
I believe fall is the best time of the year to be on the farm. The long days of fall harvest often (12 to 16 hours) can be exhausting and exciting at the same time. Fall is when I get to see the rewards of my spring planting and summer growing seasons. Fall is a family affair on our farm. Everyone pitches in to help, whether it is going to pick up parts for equipment repairs, bringing food to the field or moving equipment. Everyone gets involved. Even my youngest grandchildren, Frances and Collin, like to be involved. Combine and tractor rides are a favorite for them during harvest. Fall is a time when we all get to work outdoors and enjoy the crisp air and beautiful fall colors. | https://www.news-gazette.com/business/agriculture/farm-family-of-the-week-farming-never-boring-for-carrolls/article_335b1de1-5310-52f0-9e78-03df63e6eee7.html | 2022-08-31T13:30:13Z | https://www.news-gazette.com/business/agriculture/farm-family-of-the-week-farming-never-boring-for-carrolls/article_335b1de1-5310-52f0-9e78-03df63e6eee7.html | false |
MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation, announced the opening of 2 more state-of-the-art facilities in Massachusetts, by a husband-and-wife team, servicing two additional areas on the Cape.
Patients in Massachusetts now have greater access to the clinical expertise and cutting-edge therapeutics offered in each new location.
- South Dennis, MA: Clinic Director Kristen Wentworth, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, opened August 1st, located at 516 Route 134, Unit 9 (in the Patriot Square Shopping Center).
- Harwich, MA: Clinic Director Brian Wentworth, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, opened August 30th, located at 119 MA-137 (in the Stop & Shop Plaza).
Clinical Director, Kristen Wentworth is excited for the opportunity to partner with Professional PT and states, "It is both rewarding and exciting to be able to serve the Cape community. I truly believe we will be able to provide the best possible care for new and old patients."
Clinic Director, Brian Wentworth is excited to follow his wife, Kristen, with the second opening in the outer Cape area and adds, "I look forward to providing an outlet for great evidence-based therapy for the rest of the outer Cape, since there are not a lot of therapy offices once you get passed Orleans. We will be able to provide the best possible care to those that need it."
Professional's latest openings reflect their ongoing commitment to providing world-class patient care with convenience remaining a top priority. Both clinics were opened under Professional PT's partnership program that provides a unique affiliation solution to clinicians and leaders who are vested in ownership and operations.
Professional Physical Therapy currently operates widely across five of the Northeast states. For more information and a list of all Professional Physical Therapy locations and services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com
Professional Physical Therapy, headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of outpatient physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services throughout the New York Metropolitan area, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Professional's patient-centric treatment philosophy is focused on providing exceptional, compassionate care to the entire person, and not just their injury. Their licensed Physical Therapists design customized treatment plans, using the most innovative therapeutics, to help patients achieve and exceed their goals in over 190 clinics throughout the Northeast.
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PCS Retirement is one of only seven companies nationwide and the only firm in financial services to make the list each year since 2008.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. once again recognized PCS Retirement on its annual Inc. 5000 list. This is the fifteenth consecutive year that PCS Retirement received this honor and PCS's fourth highest ranking.
"Our consistent growth correlates with our conviction to offer a truly independent and conflict-free retirement plan platform for advisors, TPAs, plan sponsors, and participants," says PCS Retirement's CEO, Mark Klein. "The growth is only possible because our fantastic team and clients are equally committed to offering a better, fairer, and more sophisticated retirement savings experience. "
"Even after 20-plus years in business, our team continues to drive business growth and innovation in the retirement industry," says PCS Retirement's president, Mike Coluzzi. "Receiving this accolade for the past 15 years is representative of our commitment to delivering the highest quality service, support, and advanced retirement plan technology available in the market."
PCS Retirement is one of only seven companies and the only financial services company that has made the list every year since 2008. Since its founding in 2001, PCS has expanded to nearly 400 retirement professionals with a geographic presence across the United States.
PCS Retirement continues to lead the retirement plan market through an independent, conflict-free recordkeeping platform. PCS Retirement's complete ecosystem of technology-based solutions and comprehensive fiduciary support has also earned the firm the best-in-retirement business award from Charles Schwab, the FIS Impact Award for Retirement Technology, a "AAA-Superior" service rating by Roland|Criss, CEFEX certification for best fiduciary practices each year since it has been offered, and, most recently, named a 2022 WMIA Award Finalist for 401(k) Technology.
PCS Retirement is one of the nation's largest independent and conflict-free retirement solution providers in the industry, providing recordkeeping services to 19,000 plans and 850,000 eligible participants representing $30 billion in assets under administration. In the individual (IRA) and multi-vendor (403(b) and 457) retirement markets, PCS services 6,000 retirement plans, more than 92,000 educators and school administrators, and holds more than $6 billion in retirement assets in the K-12 and higher education markets. PCS Retirement's comprehensive retirement solutions platform also includes technology and business development tools for financial advisors for various plans including 401(k), Cash Balance, Defined Benefit, Non-Qualified, and HSAs. To learn more, visit https://www.pcsretirement.com/.
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The collaboration will enable researchers to remotely access consenting participants' electronic health data, improving the cost and quality of patient monitoring
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ProofPilot, the digital protocol automation platform for clinical trials, and Human API, the industry-leading platform enabling life sciences organizations to connect and convert consumer health data into actionable health intelligence, today announced a collaboration that will allow researchers to digitally access consenting participants' electronic medical records (EMRs) through the ProofPilot platform. This partnership will provide a much-needed solution for the highly-complex research industry to improve recruitment and remotely monitor clinical trial data in a more productive and cost-effective way.
The integration between ProofPilot and Human API allows participants to remotely opt into a process to locate, authenticate, and provide access to the EMRs from their original HCP or the study site in a secure, compliant manner through the convenience of their mobile device, enabling two novel capabilities in recruitment and monitoring. For recruitment, clinical site staff can now more thoroughly pre-screen patients in an evidence-based way, prior to the formal screening visit, to vastly improve the screen-fail ratio and reduce the wasted efforts and time of patients and staff when the study is not a good fit.
Additionally, clinical research monitors (CRAs) can remotely monitor the source documents of a clinical trial side-by-side with the study data on demand, eliminating costly travel and other non-value-added activities.
"Evaluation of prospective patients in research that don't end up qualifying is a huge pain point for sites and patients in both time and cost. Meanwhile, clinical monitoring remains by far the biggest line item in the research budget," said Joseph Kim, Chief Strategy Officer at ProofPilot. "With Human API's approach to digitally allow participants to provide access to electronic medical records, our platform can help to greatly improve two of the biggest problems in research conduct today."
Source Document Verification (SDV) remains the most costly component of a clinical trial, due to costs for site visits and downtime of CRA travel. Thus far, most Remote Source Document Verification (rSDV) solutions focus on burdensome document uploads or difficult third-party access to local EMR systems. ProofPilot's partnership with Human API will finally create a path for life science sponsors to reduce or eliminate costs for SDV by offering a comprehensive set of capabilities to perform rSDV.
Patients will also benefit as the burden normally required to collate this information on their own will disappear. Additionally, having accurate medical records on hand by the study staff decreases the likelihood of any safety issues attributable to missing or forgotten details about medical history or drugs currently being prescribed.
"Human API is committed to being the leading platform to engage patients and facilitate the connection, conversion, and sharing of consented health data for clinical trials, patient registries, and patient support programs," said Christian Wieland, Chief Product Officer from Human API. "We're thrilled to be partnering with ProofPilot for this important work, which will play a key role in advancing clinical research for life sciences organizations, ultimately enabling potentially life-saving interventions to get to market faster."
About ProofPilot
ProofPilot supports clinical trials with the industry's first fully automated digital protocol platform. The platform orchestrates stakeholder tasks and optimizes clinical workflows, improving stakeholder experiences and data quality. The elimination of guesswork and research protocol deviations creates high-performance experiences for sites and patients. Founded in 2014, ProofPilot was one of the first global digital clinical trial solutions allowing virtual, hybrid, and in-person research offerings with its patient and site Co-Pilot packages. To learn more, visit https://www.proofpilot.com/.
About Human API
Human API is on a mission to radically accelerate the pace of innovation with a Patient Engagement and Health Intelligence Platform that connects and converts health data from electronic health records (EHRs) networks, HIEs, patient portals, medical record retrieval vendors, pharmacies, labs, wearable devices, and fitness apps into actionable health intelligence. The company gives patients a simple way to authorize and share health data with companies building new digital services and products. Human API is serving 100+ customers and powers leading solutions built by fast-growing startups and Fortune 500 companies in the insurance, life sciences, health plan, health identity management, and digital health markets. For more information, visit www.humanapi.co.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD; "PLD" ) today announced that PLD's operating partnership, Prologis, L.P. ("Prologis OP"), commenced offers to exchange outstanding notes (the "Duke Realty Notes") of the nine series described in the table below issued by Duke Realty Limited Partnership ("Duke Realty OP") for notes in nine corresponding series to be issued by Prologis OP (the "Prologis Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of up to $3.375 billion. The Prologis Notes will be issued under and governed by the terms of the Prologis indenture dated June 8, 2011. Prologis OP is making the exchange offers and, on behalf of the combined companies, the solicitation of consents to amend the applicable Duke Realty OP indenture (such indentures, as amended and supplemented, the "Duke Realty Indentures") governing the Duke Realty Notes (the "Proposed Amendments") in anticipation of the pending merger of PLD and Duke Realty Corporation ("DRE").
The exchange offers and the solicitation of consents are being made under the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the prospectus contained in the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by Prologis OP with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 31, 2022 and a related letter of transmittal and consent that contains a more complete description of the terms and conditions of the exchange offers and the solicitation of consents.
Prologis OP is offering to exchange Duke Realty Notes in the nine series described in the table below for Prologis Notes that will have the same interest rate, interest payment dates, redemption terms and maturity as the corresponding Duke Realty Notes.
Each series of Prologis Notes will bear interest from the most recent interest payment date on which interest has been paid on the corresponding series of Duke Realty Notes.
In exchange for each $1,000 principal amount of Duke Realty Notes that is validly tendered prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 14, 2022 unless extended (the "Early Expiration Date"), and not validly withdrawn, holders will receive total consideration consisting of (i) the exchange consideration of $970 principal amount of Prologis Notes plus $1 in cash and (ii) an "Early Participation Premium" of $30 principal amount of Prologis Notes. In exchange for each $1,000 principal amount of Duke Realty Notes that is validly tendered after the Early Expiration Date but prior to the expiration date of the exchange offers, which is 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 4, 2022, unless extended by Prologis OP (the "Final Expiration Date"), and not validly withdrawn, holders will receive only the exchange consideration consisting of $970 principal amount of Prologis Notes plus $1 in cash and will not receive the Early Participation Premium.
A holder who validly tenders its Duke Realty Notes for exchange will be deemed to have delivered its consent to the applicable Proposed Amendments. Tenders of Duke Realty Notes may be withdrawn any time prior to the Final Expiration Date. Consents to the Proposed Amendments delivered prior to the Early Expiration Date may not be revoked after the Early Expiration Date. Consents to the Proposed Amendments delivered after the Early Expiration Date and before the Final Expiration Date may be revoked any time prior to the Final Expiration Date. Tenders of Duke Realty Notes may not be validly withdrawn after the Final Expiration Date, unless Prologis OP otherwise is required by law to permit withdrawal.
A holder who does not validly tender its Duke Realty Notes for exchange, or whose notes are not accepted for exchange, will remain a holder of such Duke Realty Notes. If the Proposed Amendments to the applicable Duke Realty Indenture are adopted, all such Duke Realty Notes will be governed by the applicable Duke Realty Indenture as amended by the Proposed Amendments, which will have less restrictive terms and afford reduced protections to the holders of such securities compared to those currently in the Duke Realty Indentures.
Prologis OP's obligations to complete the exchange offers and the solicitation of consents are conditioned upon, among other things, completion of the merger with DRE and receipt of valid consents sufficient to effect the Proposed Amendments. The merger with DRE is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2022.
TD Securities (USA) LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are serving as the dealer managers and D.F. King & Co., Inc. is serving as exchange agent and information agent for the exchange offers and consent solicitations. Copies of the exchange offer material can be obtained from D.F. King & Co., Inc. at 212-269-5550 (toll) or 866-864-7961 (toll-free) or via duke@dfking.com. Questions regarding the exchange offers and the solicitation of consents may be directed to TD Securities (USA) LLC, at (866) 584-2096 (toll-free) or (212) 827-2842 (collect) or the email address LM@tdsecurities.com and to Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at (866) 309-6316 (toll-free) or (704) 410-4759 (collect) or the email address liabilitymanagement@wellsfargo.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The exchange offers and solicitation of consents are being made only by means of a prospectus that is part of a registration statement, and such exchanges shall not be made until the registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC.
About Prologis, Inc.
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of June 30, 2022, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.0 billion square feet (95 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 5,800 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.
Additional Information about the Exchange Offers and Where to Find It
As noted above, in connection with the exchange offers, Prologis OP has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a registration statement on Form S-4 that includes a prospectus of Prologis OP. The registration statement has not been declared effective by the SEC. HOLDERS OF DUKE REALTY NOTES ARE URGED TO READ THE PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. You may obtain a free copy of the prospectus and other relevant documents filed by Prologis OP, including the prospectus, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed by Prologis with the SEC are available free of charge on Prologis's website or by contacting Prologis Investor Relations at +1-415-394-9000.
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Co-founder Pankaj Risbood appointed CEO to manage next growth phase
Co-founder Jonathan Matus becomes Zendrive Chairman and CEO of Fairmatic
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendrive , the insurance industry's leader in Mobility Risk Intelligence, today announced the spin-out of a new commercial insurance company, Fairmatic, which is leveraging the company's data to rewrite the business model of commercial fleet insurance. With Zendrive bucking industry trends with five additional consumer apps recently added to its network, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Pankaj Risbood has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage the company's next growth phase as it eyes other corporate development opportunities, with Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Matus transitioning to Chairman of the Board and founding CEO of Fairmatic.
Since its inception, Zendrive's leading Mobility Risk Intelligence (MRI) platform has analyzed over 200 billion miles of data gathered from hundreds of millions of users across the globe. It has also detected hundreds of thousands of real-world collisions, making it the world's most accurate and robust smartphone-centric telematics provider and a major force in saving lives on the road.
Risbood has been assuming broader corporate responsibilities since the beginning of this year, he now formally assumes the title of CEO. Under his leadership, the company has added 50M users to its network in the US alone. His background in leading engineering and growth at Walmart and Google positions him well to take Zendrive through its next growth phase.
"I'm delighted to be taking over as CEO to help the company expand further by offering tailored solutions across the entire customer insurance lifecycle," said Pankaj Risbood, co-founder and CEO. "Our vision remains to help make insurance fairer and smarter through our partners while making roads safer for consumers. We will announce more corporate development initiatives and partnerships in the coming months."
"With Zendrive's success in transforming insurance data and analytics, I'm now focused on transforming one of the biggest sectors, commercial insurance," said Jonathan Matus, co-founder, and Chairman of the Board. "I leave Zendrive in Pankaj's extremely capable hands and look forward to continued growth and success for Zendrive and Fairmatic."
Zendrive is powered by the world's largest and fastest-growing proprietary mobility data set, which comprises over 200 billion miles of analyzed data to date—and scores driving
characteristics using industry-leading AI and machine learning algorithms. The company's AI platform enables smartphone-centric driving behavior solutions capable of generating risk models 10x more predictive of risk than industry standards while informing users about their driving behavior and delivering feedback via smartphone apps
" Zendrive continues to leverage its industry-leading platform to develop new business models while staying core to its mission of making driving safer for all of us," added Brian Yee, Partner at ACME Capital and board member of Zendrive. " Given the traction and scale of Zendrive's insurance business, we felt it was the appropriate time to spin out Fairmatic to maximize value for both companies."
For more information about Zendrive, visit Zendrive.com
Zendrive's mission is to make roads safer through data and analytics. Its award-winning Mobility Risk Intelligence (MRI) platform — powered by 200 billion miles of data gathered from 100s of millions of drivers across the globe — helps insurers understand and mitigate mobility risk, reducing the likelihood of collisions by 49%. The platform also helps insurers find and acquire preferred risk drivers through Zendrive's vast publisher network with access to hundreds of millions of users. With an engaging test drive experience, participating consumer applications deliver savings to their customers while also diversifying revenue streams. The company has been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and won the 2017 Best Startup in San Francisco award.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) ("Rock Tech") is pleased to welcome two new highly experienced members of the Board of Directors ("Board" or the "Board of Directors"). First is Jutta Dönges, the Managing Director of the Federal Republic of Germany Finance Agency. Her election as a director was approved by shareholders at the annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on June 30, 2022 (the "AGM") and is now fully constituted by receiving the necessary approval of applicable supervisory authorities. In addition, Rock Tech would also like to welcome Michelle Gahagan, an experienced Canadian lawyer and current director of several listed mining and technology companies, whose election as a director of Rock Tech became effective as of the close of the AGM.
The Board of Directors is delighted to welcome Jutta Dönges and Michelle Gahagan, two highly respected businesswomen, to the Rock Tech team. As Rock Tech continues to accelerate the implementation of its strategic transition and growth, it is expected that the Board will benefit from Ms. Dönges' and Ms. Gahagans' independence and mix of skills, experience, and qualifications. The election of Ms. Dönges and Ms. Gahagan as directors of Rock Tech was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders at the AGM, with each candidate's election being approved by 99.98% of the votes cast in respect thereof.
Jutta Dönges is a well-known and highly renowned German manager, an engineer by training, and Managing Director of the Federal Republic of Germany Finance Agency. In that role she is responsible for the Federal Government Financial Market and Economic Stabilization Funds with balance sheets totaling €80.6 billion and €38.8 billion, respectively. In addition, Ms. Dönges is a Member of the Supervisory Board of Commerzbank AG and TUI AG and brings in-depth financial and capital market expertise, as well as many years of experience in expansion management.
"We are very pleased to welcome Jutta to the Board of Directors. We maintain frequent and important interaction between the Board of Directors and management, and thus the whole leadership group is expected to meaningfully benefit from Ms. Dönges' extensive expertise. In Canada and Germany, we are progressing lithium projects requiring several hundred million Euros investments that are expected to contribute to the development of a global electric vehicles supply chain. I have no doubt that Jutta will perfectly complement Rock Tech with her international network and management experience", stated Dirk Harbecke, Chairman of the Board of Directors.
In addition, Michelle Gahagan from Canada has joined the Board. Ms. Gahagan is an expert in law and finance and, most importantly, brings with her many years of experience and knowledge in the global mining industry. Currently, Ms. Gahagan's roles include acting as President, Chief Executive Officer and director of General Copper Gold, as well as Chair of the board of directors of Canadian Palladium, both mining exploration companies. Ms. Gahagan's proven track record of executing, managing and monitoring mining exploration programs is expected to support the development of Rock Tech's operations in Canada and its lithium mining assets in the country.
"Having Michelle join Rock Tech's Board is a great win, especially for our corporate home base in Canada and the Georgia Lake lithium project. Michelle has extensive experience in various sectors, including natural resource development and technology, and her legal background is a highly welcome addition to our Board as Rock Tech continues commercial negotiations with global banks, car makers, battery producers and other industry stakeholders. Her expertise and experience is expected to be invaluable for our corporate development" said Rock Tech Chairman Harbecke.
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Dirk Harbecke
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The following cautionary statements are in addition to all other cautionary statements and disclaimers contained elsewhere in, or referenced by, this press release. Certain information set forth in this press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, which are based on Rock Tech's current expectations, estimates, and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. All statements other than statements of historical facts may constitute forward-looking information. Often, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words or phrases such as "estimate", "project", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "believe", "hope", "may" and similar expressions, as well as "will", "shall" and all other indications of future tense. All forward-looking information set forth in this press release is expressly qualified in its entirety by the cautionary statements referred to in this section.
In particular, this press release contains forward-looking information pertaining to: Rock Tech's development of its proposed lithium projects, including expectations and outlooks related thereto; Rock Tech's strategic transition and growth, including related actions and opportunities; Rock Tech's corporate development activities and commercial negotiations, including the timing and outcomes thereof; Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding its business strategy, development and exploration opportunities and projects; and plans and objectives of management for Rock Tech's operations and properties.
Forward-looking information contained in this press release is based on certain assumptions, estimates, expectations, analysis and opinions of Rock Tech and in certain cases, third party experts, that are believed by management of Rock Tech to be reasonable at the time they were made. Such assumptions, estimates and other factors include, among other things: expected growth, performance and business operations, future commodity prices and exchange rates, prospects, growth opportunities and financing available to Rock Tech, general business and economic conditions, results of development and exploration, Rock Tech's ability to procure supplies and other equipment necessary for its business. The foregoing list is not exhaustive of all assumptions which may have been used in developing the forward-looking information. While Rock Tech considers these assumptions, estimates and factors to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking information should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results.
In addition, forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond Rock Tech's control, that may cause Rock Tech's actual events, results, performance and/or achievements to be materially different from that which is expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results, performance and/or achievements to vary materially include Rock Tech's ability to access funding required to invest in available opportunities and projects and on satisfactory terms, the current and potential adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent geopolitical hostilities; the risk that Rock Tech will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due, changes in commodity and other prices, Rock Tech's ability to attract and retain skilled staff and to secure feedstock from third party suppliers, unanticipated events and other difficulties related to construction, development and operation of Rock Tech's proposed lithium converter(s) and other projects, the cost of compliance with current and future environmental and other laws and regulations, title defects, competition from existing and new competitors, changes in currency, exchange rates and market prices of Rock Tech's securities, Rock Tech's history of losses, impacts of climate change and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in Rock Tech's public disclosure documents available on Rock Tech's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Rock Tech's annual and most recently filed interim Management Discussion and Analysis and its Annual Information Form, respectively. Such risks and uncertainties do not represent an exhaustive list of all risk factors that could cause actual events, results, performance and/or achievements to vary materially from the forward-looking information.
Rock Tech cannot assure readers that actual events, results, performance and/or achievements will be consistent with the forward-looking information and management's assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking information reflects Rock Tech management's views as at the date the information is created. Except as may be required by law, Rock Tech undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any responsibility, obligation or undertaking to update or to revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, to reflect any change in Rock Tech's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such information is based.
Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to rely on the forward-looking information set forth in this press release.
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(The Hill) — The revelation that former President Donald Trump had some of the nation’s most closely guarded forms of intelligence at his Florida home is renewing questions over the potentially grave risks to U.S. national security.
The affidavit used to secure a search warrant for Trump’s home released Friday reveals why the government was so alarmed: Among an initial batch of 184 classified documents retrieved from Mar-a-Lago in January were secrets gained from “clandestine human sources,” information prohibited from being shared with foreign governments and information obtained by monitoring “foreign communications signals.”
Finding 25 sets of highly classified materials was enough to spur the Justice Department — after months of failed negotiations and a subpoena to Trump — to seek a search warrant, securing another 11 sets of documents that included more highly sensitive materials.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) alerted lawmakers over the weekend that it would begin work on a damage assessment to evaluate the fallout from what the Justice Department in June told Trump’s legal team were documents not “handled in an appropriate manner or stored in an appropriate location.”
Former intelligence officials describe a painstaking process that will involve officials evaluating whether the classified documents were compromised and by whom in order to take steps to prevent further damage.
“They will proceed from the worst-case assumption: that any/all of the classified material could have been exposed to a sophisticated adversary intelligence service, and look at the documents from the standpoint of what can be gleaned about what the US knows (or doesn’t know) about a given topic,” James Clapper, who served as director of national intelligence under the Obama administration, wrote in an email to The Hill.
Clapper also said the intelligence community will need to examine the “chain of custody” of the documents, which will involve evaluating how they were handled since they were in the White House and by whom as well as who had access to the documents and whether they were photographed or copied.
The federal government has strict rules governing classified information, and the Justice Department has prosecuted individuals for unauthorized disclosures of the nation’s secrets.
A search warrant unsealed earlier this month suggested that the Mar-a-Lago search is linked to an investigation of possible violations of the Espionage Act, in addition to other laws.
In an interview, former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, who served under Trump, recalled instructions he received when he entered government about not being able to publicly release classified documents without proper certification and the prohibition against moving classified information outside government buildings or taking it with you when you leave service.
“You don’t want to breach that requirement,” he said. “It can be dangerous if some of that is not handled the way it’s supposed to be handled.”
“Everybody knows that coming in. I’m sure the president was reminded of that by his legal team,” Coats said.
There is little known about the documents themselves, but experts say the classification markings disclosed in the unsealed documents suggest the information could present a severe danger were it to fall into the wrong hands.
“That tells me that, by legal definition of top secret, somebody in a position of authority and knowledge classified that material because they thought its disclosure of such information could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security — that is the definition in the Executive Order of Top Secret material,” said Steven Cash, a lawyer at Day Pitney specializing in national security who served at the CIA.
A letter from Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines to the chairs of the House’s Oversight and Reform Committee and Intelligence Committee indicates the agency that oversees the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies will begin a “classification review” of the documents, including an “assessment of the potential risk to national security that would result from the disclosure of the relevant documents.”
It’s a remarkable effort made all the more extraordinary by the unusual circumstances.
Such assessments usually follow the known leak of information. But in this case, it’s not clear who may have accessed the documents.
Mar-a-Lago may have an exclusive membership list, but it’s hardly the restricted area the intelligence community seeks for cordoning off classified materials, with members of the public on-site to play golf.
Reporting from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently noted a woman under FBI investigation after posing as a wealthy socialite was spotted on the grounds at Mar-a-Lago, taking a photo with Trump and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the course.
The Justice Department subpoenaed security footage from Mar-a-Lago in June. But the footage goes back only about 60 days, according to reporting from The New York Times, and it’s not apparent how extensive the footage is and whether it includes video of the room or rooms where the documents were stored.
Experts warn the intelligence community may not be able to perform a full-fledged damage assessment, which usually requires producing a report detailing what information leaked, steps to mitigate the damage, and how to stop something similar from happening again.
“The utility of conducting a damage assessment here is overstated for two reasons. One is they’re not going to have good clarity on who accessed the documents, which is critical to assessing damage. And then, two, most assessments look at ‘lessons learned’: How did this happen? And how can we prevent it from happening again? There’s no good answer to that question here. You can’t just say we won’t share sensitive intelligence with the president in the future if he’s someone like Trump. That’s not viable in our system of government,” said Brian Greer, a former CIA attorney.
But even if ODNI undertakes a less formal review, it still has questions to answer, mainly in an effort to protect numerous sources of information — including informants — that are now likely at risk.
“Separate from a formal damage assessment, the IC [intelligence community] will also consider near-term risk mitigation measures. Do they need to undertake some sort of immediate damage control effort? For instance, if there was information in the documents that could identify a human source, do we need to pull the source? Do we need to exfiltrate them? Or do we just need to at least give them a warning so they can stand down on meeting with their handlers for a little while? Do we need to go cover our tracks?” Greer said.
“And then the same thing with a surveillance platform. Do we need to consider taking it down so that an adversary can’t discover it?” he added.
The intelligence community has had access to some of the tranche of documents stored at Trump’s home since May.
But the recovery earlier this month adds another batch of documents to the 184 already shared by the Justice Department.
Greer warns, however, that the damage is already done.
“They’re going to err on the side of caution. In the absence of concrete information about who accessed the documents, they’re going to have no choice but to assume a compromise and take proactive measures to protect our sources and collection capabilities,” he said.
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NEW YORK — The Major League Baseball Players Association passed out union authorization cards to minor league baseball players this week, attempting to to unionize minor leaguers, reversing decades of opposition.
MLBPA head Tony Clark is confident that at least 30% of minor league players will sign recently distributed union authorization cards in the coming days and weeks, paving the way for thousands more players to potentially join the organization.
Signed cards from 30% of minor leaguers in the bargaining unit would allow the union to file a petition with the National Labor Relations Board asking for a union authorization election, which would be decided by majority vote. Minor league players would have a separate bargaining unit from their big league counterparts.
On the Locked On Sports Today podcast, Locked On MLB Prospects host and minor league expert Lindsay Crosby joined Peter Bukowski to break down why this is happening and why it's so important for minor league players.
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The typical fan may not even know that minor league baseball players weren't even a part of the MLBPA. More are probably unaware of the circumstances and conditions that many minor league baseball players face.
"Think about the last two years and a lot of the conversation around minor league baseball has been the substandard wages," Crosby said on Locked On Sports Today. "Most guys in the minor leagues make $500 or $600 dollars a week. We've had conversations about the housing situation, four, five guys to the same bedroom, sleeping on air mattresses or in cars. We've had conversations about guys not getting paid in the offseason or minor league contraction where they went down to 120 teams and just eliminated minor league baseball in 30 or 40 cities across the country."
"Forming a union and being able to collectively bargain gets around all of those issues and allows minor league baseball players to advocate for themselves, for each other, and ultimately to get paid a living wage to play baseball," Crosby continued.
While the average major league salary is above $4 million, players with minor league contracts earn as little as $400 a week during the six-month season.
“The working conditions facing these players have been nothing short of offensive,” union head Tony Clark wrote in a letter Sunday to player agents. “Poverty wages, oppressive reserve rules, discipline without due process, ever-expanding offseason obligations, appropriation of intellectual property, substandard attention to player health and safety, and a chronic lack of respect for minor leaguers as a whole (to name just a few) — these cancers on our game exist because minor league players have never had a seat at the bargaining table. It’s time for that to change.”
So how would this work and what will the connection be between MLB players and minor league players?
"The Major League Baseball Players Association would represent both the Major League players and the minor league players, but their contracts would be bargained separately," Crosby said. "And so when you're bargaining from the same unit, you're able to, in essence, share notes and form a strategy. So, for instance, if Major League players are negotiating a reduction in the amount of service time required to get a season, the minor league players can then negotiate some sort of incentive for teammates to call their players up early. The idea is by being able to coordinate everything, you can better have a cohesive strategy and you can work around whatever loophole management's trying to do to deny this thing to the players."
Why did it take so long to get here?
"I think a few reasons," Crosby said. "The first one is obviously Major League Baseball has this antitrust exemption. They've had it for over 100 years, and there's never really been a lot of momentum to fix it. But in the last few years, especially fueled by the 2020 contraction of the minor leaguers, you've seen Congress get involved, you've seen letters, you've seen threats of hearings, and you've seen the Supreme Court actually address the existence of the antitrust exemption and say that they don't think it should exist."
"And so all of the movement that you've seen positively for the players, whether it's salaries, whether it's living conditions, all of that came because Major League Baseball was trying to preemptively get out in front of the public groundswell of support for minor leaguers and against the major league organization in management," Crosby said. "And I think the lockout kind of exacerbated a lot of this, at least Major League Baseball see that no, the average fan is more aware of these poor conditions and they're not going to be as accepting of ice continuing to do this, and we're going to have to fix it. And ultimately, they haven't done enough."
Crosby said if 30% of unionization cards are returned, then an election can be held to declare a union. However, Crosby said he has spoken to people who expect an overwhelming majority of cards to be returned, likely paving the way for Major League Baseball to voluntarily recognize the union.
The Associated Press contributed to this story
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BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valo Health, Inc ("Valo"), the technology company focused on transforming the drug discovery and development process using human-centric data and artificial intelligence, today announced that David Berry, founder & CEO of Valo will participate in a panel discussion at Citi's 17th Annual BioPharma Conference on September 7th at 2:40 pm EST in Boston.
Valo Health, Inc ("Valo") is a technology company built to transform the drug discovery and development process using human-centric data and artificial intelligence driven computation. As a digitally native company, Valo aims to fully integrate human-centric data across the entire drug development life cycle into a single unified architecture, thereby accelerating the discovery and development of life-changing drugs while simultaneously reducing costs, time, and failure rates. The company's Opal Computational Platform™ is an integrated set of capabilities designed to transform data into valuable insights that may accelerate discoveries and enable Valo to advance a robust pipeline of programs across cardiovascular metabolic renal, oncology, and neurodegenerative disease. Founded by Flagship Pioneering and headquartered in Boston, MA, Valo also has offices in Lexington, MA, New York, NY, Branford, CT, and San Francisco, CA. To learn more, visit www.valohealth.com.
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UN weather agency predicts rare ‘triple-dip’ La Nina in 2022
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. weather agency is predicting that the phenomenon known as La Nina is poised to last through the end of this year, a mysterious “triple dip” — the first this century — caused by three straight years of its effect on climate patterns like drought and flooding worldwide.
The World Meteorological Organization on Wednesday said La Nina conditions, which involve a large-scale cooling of ocean surface temperatures, have strengthened in the eastern and central equatorial Pacific with an increase in trade winds in recent weeks.
The agency’s top official was quick to caution that the “triple dip” doesn’t mean global warming is easing.
“It is exceptional to have three consecutive years with a La Nina event. Its cooling influence is temporarily slowing the rise in global temperatures, but it will not halt or reverse the long-term warming trend,” WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas said.
La Nina is a natural and cyclical cooling of parts of the equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns worldwide, as opposed to warming caused by the better-known El Nino — an opposite phenomenon. La Nina often leads to more Atlantic hurricanes, less rain and more wildfires in the western United States, and agricultural losses in the central U.S.
Studies have shown La Nina is more expensive to the United States than the El Nino.
Together El Nino, La Nina and the neutral condition are called ENSO, which stands for El Nino Southern Oscillation, and they have one of the largest natural effects on climate, at times augmenting and other times dampening the big effects of human-caused climate change from the burning of coal, oil and gas, scientists say.
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ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private sector employment increased by 132,000 jobs in August and annual pay was up 7.6% according to the August ADP® National Employment Report™ produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab ("Stanford Lab").
The jobs report and pay insights use ADP's fine-grained anonymized and aggregated payroll data of over 25 million U.S. employees to provide a representative picture of the labor market. The report details the current month's total private employment change, and weekly job data from the previous month. ADP's pay measure uniquely captures the earnings of a cohort of almost 10 million employees over a 12-month period.
"Our data suggests a shift toward a more conservative pace of hiring, possibly as companies try to decipher the economy's conflicting signals," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "We could be at an inflection point, from super-charged job gains to something more normal."
View the ADP National Employment Report and interactive charts at www.adpemploymentreport.com.
Private employers created 132,000 jobs in August, a step down from the month before, when the economy created nearly 270,000 jobs. Payroll growth also slowed in July when compared to June of this year.
Change in U.S. Private Employment: 132,000
Change by Industry Sector
- Goods-producing: 23,000
- Natural resources/mining 2,000
- Construction 21,000
- Manufacturing 0
- Service-providing: 110,000
- Trade/transportation/utilities 54,000
- Information -1,000
- Financial activities -20,000
- Professional/business services -14,000
- Education/health services -15,000
- Leisure/hospitality 96,000
- Other services 10,000
Change by U.S. Regions
- Northeast: 23,000
- New England 4,000
- Middle Atlantic 19,000
- Midwest: -7,000
- East North Central 24,000
- West North Central -31,000
- South: 76,000
- South Atlantic 33,000
- East South Central 24,000
- West South Central 19,000
- West: 40,000
- Mountain 37,000
- Pacific 3,000
Change by Establishment Size
- Small establishments: 25,000
- 1-19 employees -47,000
- 20-49 employees 72,000
- Medium establishments: 53,000
- 50-249 employees 74,000
- 250-499 employees -21,000
- Large establishments: 54,000
- 500+ employees 54,000
Year-over-year change in annual pay was 7.6 percent in August, in line with monthly readings since Spring 2022. In early 2021, annual pay increases were running at about 2 percent. While the pace of pay increases is elevated, its growth has flattened.
Median Change in Annual Pay (ADP matched person sample)
- Job-Stayers 7.6%
- Job-Changers 16.1%
Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Industry Sector
- Goods-producing:
- Natural resources/mining 8%
- Construction 6.7%
- Manufacturing 7.6%
- Service-providing:
- Trade/transportation/utilities 8.4%
- Information 7.4%
- Financial activities 7.4%
- Professional/business services 6.8%
- Education/health services 6.8%
- Leisure/hospitality 12.1%
- Other services 6.8%
Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Firm Size
- Small firms:
- 1-19 employees 5.4%
- 20-49 employees 7.2%
- Medium firms:
- 50-249 employees 7.9%
- 250-499 employees 7.8%
- Large firms:
- 500+ employees 8.3%
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GENEVA (AP) — Independent human rights experts working with the United Nations say Spain violated the political rights of members of the Catalan government and parliament by stripping them of their duties prior to any conviction following the illegal independence vote in the region five years ago.
The Human Rights Committee, a group of 18 experts, released its findings on Wednesday following a complaint by four Catalan regional leaders who were prosecuted and sentenced in Spain over their roles in the October 2017 referendum and its turbulent aftermath.
Spain's constitutional court ruled that the referendum was invalid, and the four officials — including former Catalonia vice president Oriol Junqueras — and others were prosecuted for the crime of rebellion and stripped of their governmental functions.
Two years later, however, the charges were downgraded to sedition — which doesn't include the element of violence that is part of the crime of rebellion.
Twelve people were convicted but only nine received jail sentences. The nine were pardoned in 2021 but remain barred from holding office.
The two pro-Catalan independence parties which most of the 12 belonged to celebrated the decision Wednesday.
Spain “must cease it repressive policies and cannot continue using the law and penal processes to confront the peaceful demand for the right to self-determination," the Republican Left of Catalonia and “Together For Catalonia” parties said in a joint statement.
There was no immediate reaction from the Spanish government. Spain says a self-determination referendum is a breach of the country's constitution.
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ROME (AP) — AC Milan announced the closing of its latest ownership change Wednesday, which involves a minority stake for the New York Yankees.
RedBird Capital Partners completed the deal to purchase a controlling interest in the seven-time European champion for 1.2 billion euros ($1.2 billion).
It’s the second soccer team the Yankees will partially own after MLS’s New York City.
Gerry Cardinale, who founded RedBird in 2014 and is a managing partner, announced a preliminary agreement in June to buy Milan from fellow American firm Elliott Management.
“We have a multi-decade relationship with the New York Yankees and the Steinbrenner family that has resulted in the creation of some of the most successful businesses in sports, entertainment and hospitality,” Cardinale said in a statement on Milan’s website.
“We are very pleased to continue our partnership with them and will look to explore opportunities together to broaden our fan reach and expand commercial opportunities that are only available to franchises that operate at the highest levels of sports globally.”
The closing comes just in time for Cardinale to make his debut as Milan’s new president at Saturday’s derby against city rival Inter Milan.
“Our vision for Milan is clear: we will support our talented players, coaches and staff to deliver success on the pitch and allow our fans to share in the extraordinary experiences of this historic club,” Cardinale said.
“We will look to leverage our global sports and media network, our analytics expertise, our track record in sports stadium developments and hospitality to deliver one goal — maintaining Milan’s place at the summit of European and world football.”
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Grants will support community-led revitalization in Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is invested in strengthening the city of Milwaukee by working directly with residents to foster safe neighborhoods, healthy and thriving youth, and strong families. Building on its neighborhood revitalization efforts, today the company announced $1.7 million in grants to nearly 30 nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee's Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods.
"The most impactful changes happen when we listen to the residents directly within our communities and provide them with the skills, guidance and resources they need to build a vibrant neighborhood," said Steve Radke, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. "Our partners continue to inspire us as they mobilize their collective power to change the experience and narrative for residents in Milwaukee."
Spotlight: 2022 Collaborative Grants Program Recipients
Northwestern Mutual recently launched a Collaborative Grants Program to encourage meaningful collaboration across local nonprofit organizations in Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way. The program is designed to eliminate programmatic duplication, while also positioning and preparing partners to access funding to further their revitalization efforts.
As part of the program, partners have jointly developed and agreed upon a set of common goals and direction and will work together to achieve those goals by using the expertise and resources of each collaborator. This year, six projects have been selected to receive funding for a total of nearly $240,000 through the Collaborative Grants Program.
Amani Neighborhood:
- Critical Home Repair and Training Program is led by Dominican Center with collaborative partners Ezekiel Community Development Corporation and Habitat for Humanity. The project's goal is to restore integrity to the houses on the pilot block of the Amani Housing Strategy by identifying homes that qualify for critical home repairs and facilitating remodeling projects, while also equipping residents with transferable skills for the trade industry.
- Resident Leadership Training is led by Safe & Sound in partnership with Data You Can Use, Dominican Center and Wisconsin Voices. Amani residents identified reckless driving as a major concern in a recent survey, and the project's goal is to educate residents on how to advocate for traffic-calming initiatives through grassroots organizing and increased civic engagement.
Metcalfe Park Neighborhood:
- Activating Green Spaces is led by Artists Working in Education with Imagine MKE, Jewish Community Center, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Running Rebels. The project aims to increase safe public green spaces, decrease urban blight and address environmental concerns in Metcalfe Park by redesigning the neighborhood's parks and empty lots, implementing community-created art structures, preventing illegal dumping on empty lots, and more.
- Civil Rights Revisited is led by Wisconsin Black Historical Society in partnership with Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Running Rebels and Wisconsin Voices. Together, by educating youth about Civil Rights history and providing advocacy training to residents with a particular focus on housing, social, and environmental justice issues, the organizations aim to increase civic engagement.
Muskego Way Neighborhood:
- Community Green Lounge is led by Sixteenth Street in partnership with Imagine MKE, Milwaukee Christian Center and Safe & Sound. The project will transform a vacant lot into a community green lounge and activate a series of café-style workshops to engage and educate residents about common community issues, such as healthy soil, mental health, green spaces, connecting youth to impactful programming, and more.
- Resident-Led Arts and Culture Activations in Green Spaces is led by Imagine MKE with collaborative partners Data You Can Use, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Christian Center, Milwaukee Film, Sixteenth Street and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Together, the organizations aim to contribute to the positive image of Muskego Way through the creation of public art, transforming vacant lots into community green spaces, and engaging residents to activate community-led arts and culture programs.
To be eligible for the Collaborative Grants Program, all applicants were required to identify target strategies from each neighborhood's revitalization plan that would be best reached by a collaborative effort. Additionally, grant recipients are required to demonstrate measurable impact and program outcomes within one year.
Since 2013, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, has invested nearly $15 million in Milwaukee's Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way neighborhoods, supporting nonprofit organizations focused on fostering safe neighborhoods, healthy and thriving youth, and strong families.
Locally, the company also collaborates with schools and educational programs to increase access to quality education and supports the leading attractions that make Milwaukee a great place to live and visit. Nationally, the company is focused on accelerating the search for better treatments and cures for childhood cancer, while also supporting families undergoing treatment and survivors struggling with lasting effects.
About Northwestern Mutual Foundation
The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is to improve the lives of children and families in need. The Foundation has given more than $400 million since its inception in 1992 and is designed to create lasting impact in the communities where the company's employees and financial representatives live and work. We accomplish this by combining financial support, volunteerism, thought leadership and convening community partners to deliver the best outcomes. Our efforts are focused nationally on curing childhood cancer, and locally on education, neighborhoods and making our hometown of Milwaukee a great destination. Visit Northwestern Mutual Foundation to learn more.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a holistic planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With more than $560 billion in combined company and client assets, $34 billion in revenues, and $2.1 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to nearly five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 97 on the 2022 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2022.
Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with "Advisor" in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.
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HERSHEY, Pa., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced today that Marlene Creighton has been named as Global Chief Sales Officer, effective September 5, 2022. After 26 years with Hershey, Phil Stanley, currently serving in this role, will transition out of the company to pursue his next opportunity following a very successful sales career at Hershey.
"In her four years at Hershey, Marlene has led incremental growth with our retail partners and is spearheading our commercial strategy as part of our company's Snacking Powerhouse vision. Her energy and passion for building diverse and inclusive teams, developing people and driving new capabilities are a perfect match for our growth ambition and employee experience," said Michele Buck, The Hershey Company President and CEO. "I want to thank Phil for the legacy he has built here at Hershey to set us up for success in the future. From his earliest days on the retail floor to building our category management capabilities and partnering with our longstanding retail partners, his energy and influence have been felt across the company."
Marlene brings more than 20 years of CPG experience working across sales, category management and brands with P&G, Unilever and now Hershey. Throughout her career, she has a track record of building winning partnerships inside and outside of the company with retail partners and community organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club and Champion for Kids. She is an advocate for mentoring and dedicates time to helping colleagues develop personally and professionally. Most importantly, Marlene is a mom, and she spends as much time as she can volunteering for her children's school and sports activities.
"As Hershey's Chief Global Sales Officer, alongside our extremely talented sales organization, I am committed to continuing to strengthen our relationships across the business and with our retail partners," said Marlene. "I want to thank Phil for all he has done to shape our sales team and lead our category. Building from a position of strength, we have so much potential in front of us, and I can't wait to get started."
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people and enduring commitment to help children succeed. Hershey has approximately 19,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 100 brand names in approximately 80 countries around the world that drive more than $8.9 billion in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher and Ice Breakers, and fast-growing salty snacks including SkinnyPop, Pirate's Booty and Dot's Pretzels.
For more than 125 years, Hershey has been committed to operating fairly, ethically and sustainably. Hershey founder, Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.
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Second-Generation Partners of Cooke Financial Group were named to the Forbes Best-In-State earlier this year
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth, home to the next generation of elite advisors, proudly announces that Chris and Brian Cooke of Cooke Financial Group have been named to the Forbes 2022 list of America's Top Wealth Advisors for the fifth consecutive year. The team is headquartered in Indianapolis and is the founding team on Sanctuary's exclusive partnered independence platform.
So far in 2022, SHOOK research has received over 36,000 nominations from advisors to be considered for the annual rankings, all of whom were researched, interviewed, and assigned a ranking based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative criteria. The coveted list is comprised of 250 advisors from around the country.
"It is no surprise that Chris and Brian Cooke are being recognized as top wealth advisors in the country. The pair truly exemplifies Sanctuary's ethos of elite advisors achieving their full potential while embracing partnered independence," said Jim Dickson, CEO and Founder of Sanctuary Wealth. "We continue to be in awe of the success Cooke Financial Group has accomplished since partnering with Sanctuary, and know they are valuable assets to our network."
Cooke Financial Group was founded more than 53 years ago by Chris and Brian's father, John Cooke. The two brothers joined their father in 1992 and have both earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) accreditation.
"Our gratitude always goes to our fantastic clients and our terrific teammates. Brian and I are the figureheads that get the award, but there are so many people who have helped us and deserve equally wonderful recognition," said Chris Cooke, Partner, Cooke Financial Group. "We are also thankful to the Forbes/Shook organization for highlighting the best of our financial services people and their high character. There is too little of this in our world today!"
Chris Cooke's industry recognitions and honors include Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisers 2018-2022; Barron's Top Advisor's List for the State of Indiana for the ninth time in 2022; Barron's Top 1000 Financial Advisors in America 2010-2013; Barron's Top 1,200 Advisors 2010-2016, 2021-2022, and seven times to Financial Times' Top 400 Financial Advisors in America list. He was also presented the Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services 2012-2021.
"Chris and I are so proud to be included in the 2022 Forbes Top 250 Wealth Advisors list. We are surrounded by an amazing team at the Cooke Financial Group and are very fortunate to work with such wonderful clients," commented Brian Cooke, Partner, Cooke Financial Group.
Brian Cooke's other industry recognition and awards include Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisers 2018-2022; Top 10 Financial Advisors in the State of Indiana issued by Barron's 2010-2016; Barron's Top 1000 Financial Advisors in America 2010-2013; Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in America 2010-2016, 2021-2022; Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisors 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. He was also named to the 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame of the Indianapolis Business Journal and Indy's Best & Brightest, Winner in Banking/Finance issued by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Inc.
The Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion—mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews—and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of four years of experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and those that encompass the highest standards of best practices. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and a lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings.
About Sanctuary Wealth
Sanctuary Wealth (sanctuarywealth.com/) is the advanced platform for the next generation of elite advisors, who have the entrepreneurial spirit to build and own their own practices and desire the freedom to deliver the tailored service their clients deserve. Sanctuary Wealth's ecosystem of partnered independence provides a complete technology and operations platform, as well as support from a community of like-minded advisors and the resources of invaluable affiliated businesses. Currently, the Sanctuary Wealth network includes partner firms in 27 states across the country with approximately $25 billion in assets under advisement. Sanctuary Wealth includes the fully owned subsidiaries; Sanctuary Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, Sanctuary Securities, Inc. a FINRA member broker-dealer as well as Sanctuary Alternative Holdings, Sanctuary Asset Management, Sanctuary Insurance Solutions, Sanctuary Global, and Sanctuary Global Family Office.
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BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group, Inc. (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] announced that its Actuation Products and Services business has been awarded a ten year contract from Diehl Aviation to manufacture fluid flow controls. These components are used on board passenger aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and A330. TRIUMPH has performed this work at their location in Heiligenhaus, Germany facility since 2008.
"Having supported Diehl Aviation for more than a decade, TRIUMPH is proud to announce we have elevated our partnership to the next level with this long-term agreement to supply fluid flow controls," said Mike Boland, President of TRIUMPH Actuation Products and Services. "This agreement strengthens the commitment and relationship between our two companies as we continue to provide industry-leading products and aftermarket support to the aviation market."
TRIUMPH Actuation Products & Services is a leader in design, development, manufacture and support of complex electro-hydraulic and mechanical systems and equipment for the aerospace and defense industry. Products include actuators, pumps, motors, reservoirs, control valves and a wide range of mechanical controls for commercial and military aircraft. Our Actuation Products & Services business services customers around the world with ten manufacturing sites across North America and Europe.
TRIUMPH, headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerospace and defense systems, and components. The company serves the global aviation industry, including original equipment manufacturers and the full spectrum of military and commercial aircraft operators. More information about TRIUMPH can be found on the company's website at www.triumphgroup.com.
Diehl Aviation is a division of Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG and combines all aviation activities of Diehl Group under one roof. In the aviation industry, Diehl Aviation is a leading system supplier of aircraft system and cabin solutions. Its clients include leading aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, military partners, manufacturers of eVTOL aircraft as well as airlines and operators of commercial and business aircraft worldwide.
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TUSK CALENDAR: Who's playing and what's happening
LOCAL MUSIC
FRIDAY
The Prize Inside: 6-9 p.m., Lookout Rooftop Bar, 111 Greensboro Ave., Hotel Indigo.
The Goodtime Country Band: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Old Time Fireman Lodge, 12684 Highway 171, Northport.
Three's Company: 7-10 p.m., The 205 Restaurant and Bar, sixth floor of the Homewood Suites Tuscaloosa Downtown Hotel, 2451 Jack Warner Parkway W.
Kem, Stokley, Leela James: 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com and at the Amp box office, for $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 or $29.50, plus fees. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
SUNDAY
Phantom Limb, Sqquat: 8 p.m., Druid City Social, 301 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa. Doors at 7.
LOCAL EVENTS
THURSDAY
September Art Night: 5-8 p.m., free and family-friendly, Kentuck Art Center, 503 Main Ave., Northport. This month's Art Night features "America the Beautiful: Land of the Free?," by Charlie Frye in the Museum Gallery; "Artistic Chaos," by Chet Jordan in the Community Teer Gallery; and live music by Steve Norris. The Red Dog Potters will have an "oops" sale of slightly imperfect handmade items on sale. There will be children's activities, a pop-up shop from Hart and Hind, cob oven pizza, open artists' studios, and Bean Me Up Scottie Organic Eatery food truck. www.kentuck.org/art-nights.
THURSDAY-SEPT. 11
"Newsies": Musical performed by The Actor's Charitable Theatre, at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sept. 8, 9 and 10, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday, Sunday and Sept. 10 and 11, old Holt High School, 1967 Alabama NE Ave., Tuscaloosa. Tickets $25 general; $20 for seniors and students. www.theactonline.com.
SATURDAY
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Utah State Aggies: 6:30 p.m., Bryant-Denny Stadium. Televised on SEC Network.
MONDAY
This Could Be You: Comedy show with open-mic, 8-11 p.m., Black Warrior Brewing Co., 2216 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa. Signup at 7:30. Hosted by Stand-Up Tuscaloosa and Compton Smith.
TUESDAY
Launch party for "Plain Air: Sketches from Winesburg, Indiana": 5:30-7 p.m., UPerk, 405 20th Ave., Suite 2, downtown Tuscaloosa. Author Michael Martone will give a brief reading, after which there'll be Q&A, and book-signing. Ernest & Hadley Bookstore will be on hand with copies of the new book (as well as earlier books such as "The Complete Writings of Art Smith, The Bird Boy of Fort Wayne"). www.ernestandhadleybooks.com.
UPCOMING
SEPT. 8: Moved from July 21, due to rain-out. Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum, Conner Smith: 7:30 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets sold for the July 21 event will be honored at the Sept. 8 show. Any tickets remaining are available through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amphitheater box office, for $159.50 general admission in the pit; reserved seats at $159.50, $129.50, $109.50, $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, and $39.50, plus fees. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
OCT. 13: Whiskey Myers, Read Southall Band, 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amp box office, for $65, $55, $35 and $25, plus fees. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
OCT. 19: Travis Tritt, Chris Janson, War Hippies, 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or the Amp box office for $125, $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 and $29.50, plus fees. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
OCT. 21: Chicago, 8 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or the Amp box office, for $99.50, $85, $65 and $35, plus fees. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.
NOV. 4: Turnpike Troubadours, Muscadine Bloodline, Them Dirty Roses, 7 p.m., Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.com, or at the Amp box office on Jack Warner Parkway, $89.50 for the general admission pit, with reserved seats at $89.50, $75, $65 and $45. www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com. | https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/lifestyle/features/2022/08/31/tusk-calendar-whos-playing-and-whats-happening/65462661007/ | 2022-08-31T13:51:06Z | https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/lifestyle/features/2022/08/31/tusk-calendar-whos-playing-and-whats-happening/65462661007/ | true |
The Vietnamese flag carrier will continue to distribute offers through Sabre's extensive global travel marketplace, further cementing the two companies' historic and valued relationship
SINGAPORE and HANOI, Vietnam, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced an extended distribution agreement with Vietnamese flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. The new deal means that Vietnam Airlines will continue to distribute its content to the large network of travel agents through Sabre's extensive travel marketplace.
The agreement further strengthens Sabre's presence in the Vietnam aviation marketplace and the relationship between Sabre and Vietnam Airlines. In addition to Sabre's Global Distribution system (GDS), the Hanoi-based carrier also uses a comprehensive suite of SabreSonic Passenger Service System (PSS) technology including reservation and ticketing, inventory and departure control solutions. Vietnam Airlines also leverages Sabre's Revenue Optimizer to maximize revenue using near-real time network partner and comprehensive passenger revenue performance data as well as further Sabre solutions to enable the carrier to provide travelers with a premium personalized experience.
"The aviation industry has evolved rapidly in recent years, and we highly appreciate Sabre's wide-ranging, robust, scalable technological solutions for having brought significant value to Vietnam Airlines. Sabre's robust global marketplace has supported Vietnam Airlines efficiently in reaching travelers worldwide following the easing of travel restrictions in Vietnam," said Le Hong Ha, CEO, Vietnam Airlines. "We also appreciate the commitment of Sabre in supporting the recovery and growth of Vietnam Airlines as well as the Vietnam travel industry during and after Covid-19 pandemic. Today, we're very happy to reaffirm our long-standing partnership that our two corporations have enjoyed for over a decade, and look forward to new successes in the future"
The expanded distribution agreement between Sabre and Vietnam Airlines was signed between Mr. Trinh Ngoc Thanh, Vietnam Airlines' Executive Vice President and Sabre's Vice President, Regional General Manager, Asia Pacific, Travel Solutions Agency Sales, Mr. Rakesh Narayanan at Vietnam Airlines' headquarters in Hanoi.
Operating across dozens of domestic and international destinations, Vietnam Airlines continues to ramp up operations following the re-opening of Vietnam's borders to international travelers earlier this year. The carrier is playing a key role in Vietnam's aim to push tourist arrivals to five million this year, including attracting tourists from key markets including India, the US, Europe and the Middle East.
"The fact that we're able to be in Vietnam to meet our valued partners at Vietnam Airlines and sign this agreement in person is testament to the strong recovery we are seeing across all sectors of the travel industry," said Sean Menke, Chair of the Board and CEO, Sabre. "This agreement demonstrates our clear commitment to supporting the rapid recovery and future growth of the Vietnam travel industry. We're excited that Sabre will continue to bring significant value to Vietnam Airlines at this critical time for Vietnam's aviation market and we look forward to continuing to enable the carrier to connect the world to some of Asia's most exciting destinations."
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre Corporation is a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, serving a wide range of travel companies including airlines, hoteliers, travel agencies and other suppliers. The company provides retailing, distribution and fulfilment solutions that help its customers operate more efficiently, drive revenue and offer personalized traveler experiences. Through its leading travel marketplace, Sabre connects travel suppliers with buyers from around the globe. Sabre's technology platform manages more than $260B worth of global travel spend annually. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit www.sabre.com.
About Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines – a member of SkyTeam Alliance – is the flag carrier of Vietnam and the major carrier in South East Asia. Vietnam Airlines provides air transport services on over 100 routes to more than 20 domestic and 30 international destinations. Operating a modern fleet of more than 100 aircraft, Vietnam Airlines is the first airline in Asia-Pacific to simultaneously operate modern, wide-body aircraft Boeing 787 and Airbus A350. Vietnam Airlines takes great pride in offering its passengers consistent on-time-performance, absolute safety, high quality services embedded with Vietnamese cultural identity. Vietnam Airlines has maintained Skytrax's 4-star service quality for years and is gradually upgrading to 5-star standard.
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The Aston Martin Valhalla supercar’s interior got a low key reveal during the recent Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, showing a minimalist design.
Aston last Friday tweeted a video showing interior details of a Valhalla prototype that was displayed at Pebble. The cockpit sports a square steering wheel backed by large shift paddles, copious carbon fiber, and little else.
In the video, Aston Martin chief creative officer Marek Reichman said the aim was to create a “pure” design to keep the focus on driving, and touted a Formula One-style seating position, where the hip point is below the resting point of the driver’s heels.
Around the driver.
With the driver.
For the driver.
Valhalla is MASTERY. DRIVEN. #AstonMartin #Valhalla #MASTERYDRIVEN
— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) August 26, 2022
The Valhalla first appeared in concept form at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, but Aston showed a rebooted version last year with different styling and a new powertrain. The supercar was originally scheduled to launch in 2022 with a hybrid powertrain utilizing a new V-6 developed in-house by Aston, but after the reveal the company ran into financial trouble.
After Mercedes-Benz increased its stake in Aston to 20%, and former AMG boss Tobias Moers was brought in as CEO to replace Andy Palmer, the V-6 was scrapped in favor of the same AMG twin-turbo V-8 already used in most other Aston models. It will be coupled to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and assisted by an electric motor, which powers the front axle to enable all-wheel drive.
Aston previously quoted a combined output of 937 hp and a 3,417-lb dry curb weight, enabling 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds and a 217-mph top speed. The automaker also said the Valhalla will generate as much as 1,322 lb of downforce at 150 mph.
The rebooted Valhalla was originally scheduled to debut in 2023, but that’s now been pushed back to 2024, with a mid-engine Vanquish following in 2025. But more changes are underway at Aston.
The automaker in May named Ferrari veteran Amedeo Felisa as CEO, replacing Moers after just two years. A number of other Ferrari veterans have joined Aston alongside Felisa, while the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, known as the Public Investment Fund, has upped its stake in the automaker. Saudi Arabia is now Aston’s second largest shareholder after Yew Tree, the consortium led by Lawrence Stroll, father of Aston F1 driver Lance Stroll.
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Second-Generation Partners of Cooke Financial Group were named to the Forbes Best-In-State earlier this year
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Wealth, home to the next generation of elite advisors, proudly announces that Chris and Brian Cooke of Cooke Financial Group have been named to the Forbes 2022 list of America's Top Wealth Advisors for the fifth consecutive year. The team is headquartered in Indianapolis and is the founding team on Sanctuary's exclusive partnered independence platform.
So far in 2022, SHOOK research has received over 36,000 nominations from advisors to be considered for the annual rankings, all of whom were researched, interviewed, and assigned a ranking based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative criteria. The coveted list is comprised of 250 advisors from around the country.
"It is no surprise that Chris and Brian Cooke are being recognized as top wealth advisors in the country. The pair truly exemplifies Sanctuary's ethos of elite advisors achieving their full potential while embracing partnered independence," said Jim Dickson, CEO and Founder of Sanctuary Wealth. "We continue to be in awe of the success Cooke Financial Group has accomplished since partnering with Sanctuary, and know they are valuable assets to our network."
Cooke Financial Group was founded more than 53 years ago by Chris and Brian's father, John Cooke. The two brothers joined their father in 1992 and have both earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) accreditation.
"Our gratitude always goes to our fantastic clients and our terrific teammates. Brian and I are the figureheads that get the award, but there are so many people who have helped us and deserve equally wonderful recognition," said Chris Cooke, Partner, Cooke Financial Group. "We are also thankful to the Forbes/Shook organization for highlighting the best of our financial services people and their high character. There is too little of this in our world today!"
Chris Cooke's industry recognitions and honors include Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisers 2018-2022; Barron's Top Advisor's List for the State of Indiana for the ninth time in 2022; Barron's Top 1000 Financial Advisors in America 2010-2013; Barron's Top 1,200 Advisors 2010-2016, 2021-2022, and seven times to Financial Times' Top 400 Financial Advisors in America list. He was also presented the Five Star Wealth Manager award, administered by Crescendo Business Services 2012-2021.
"Chris and I are so proud to be included in the 2022 Forbes Top 250 Wealth Advisors list. We are surrounded by an amazing team at the Cooke Financial Group and are very fortunate to work with such wonderful clients," commented Brian Cooke, Partner, Cooke Financial Group.
Brian Cooke's other industry recognition and awards include Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisers 2018-2022; Top 10 Financial Advisors in the State of Indiana issued by Barron's 2010-2016; Barron's Top 1000 Financial Advisors in America 2010-2013; Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in America 2010-2016, 2021-2022; Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisors 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. He was also named to the 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame of the Indianapolis Business Journal and Indy's Best & Brightest, Winner in Banking/Finance issued by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Inc.
The Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criterion—mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews—and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of four years of experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and those that encompass the highest standards of best practices. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and a lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings.
About Sanctuary Wealth
Sanctuary Wealth (sanctuarywealth.com/) is the advanced platform for the next generation of elite advisors, who have the entrepreneurial spirit to build and own their own practices and desire the freedom to deliver the tailored service their clients deserve. Sanctuary Wealth's ecosystem of partnered independence provides a complete technology and operations platform, as well as support from a community of like-minded advisors and the resources of invaluable affiliated businesses. Currently, the Sanctuary Wealth network includes partner firms in 27 states across the country with approximately $25 billion in assets under advisement. Sanctuary Wealth includes the fully owned subsidiaries; Sanctuary Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, Sanctuary Securities, Inc. a FINRA member broker-dealer as well as Sanctuary Alternative Holdings, Sanctuary Asset Management, Sanctuary Insurance Solutions, Sanctuary Global, and Sanctuary Global Family Office.
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EV Startups Hunt For An Edge As Big Automakers Roll Out Vans And Trucks
As traditional automakers prepare to churn out electric vans and trucks, startups are focused more than ever on finding a competitive or technological edge to stay on the road once their bigger rivals start moving through the gears.
Spurred on by looming bans on combustion engines in China and Europe, major automakers are striving to bring their commercial electric vehicles (EV) to market fast and ensure they don't get caught out again by another Tesla.
To survive in a world where the likes of General Motors, Ford, Renault or Stellantis can make hundreds of thousands of vans a year, superior software or technology could make all the difference for newer entrants.
"The startups all bring something to the party," says Jean-Michel Renaudie, senior vice president for industrial and commercial transportation at auto supplier TE Connectivity. "The question is, what's your unique selling point?"
For British EV startup Bedeo, the answer changed last year due to an unexpected turn of events.
When property developer China Evergrande Group ran into debt trouble, its National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) subsidiary put in-wheel electric motor startup Protean Electric on the block - and Bedeo bought it.
Up until then, Bedeo had been turning vans such as Peugeot's Boxer and Opel's Movano into EVs for Stellantis by adding electric motors, batteries and operating system at a factory in Turkey. It was also selling its own electric vans to customers such as FedEx's TNT and Deutsche Post's DHL.
Now, Bedeo and Protean plan to develop new EV platforms for commercial vehicles and passenger cars using in-wheel motors, Bedeo Chief Executive Osman Boyner told Reuters.
In-wheel motors - stand-alone electric motors that can be housed in all or some the wheels of an EV - don't need axles and powertrains so they free up more space inside vans and trucks, as well as extend battery range by reducing vehicle weights.
At Protean's headquarters in Farnham outside London, Chief Executive Andrew Whitehead shows off a production-ready sports car developed under NEVS with in-wheel motors that has a range of 1,000 km (620 miles), far greater than EVs available now.
"Every vehicle some day will have in-wheel motors because it's a no-brainer," Boyner said. "We already have this technology on the road and now we just have to market it."
'GORILLA IN THE MARKETPLACE'
The stakes are high. About 9 million delivery vans are sold worldwide each year and with global distribution and retail companies under increasing pressure to go green, bumper commercial EV orders are set to come thick and fast.
Boyner said Bedeo was talking to major vehicle manufacturers about building commercial EV platforms for them under contract, but also to its own investors about whether to go it alone, with a decision expected by the end of June.
"Should we invest half a billion and compete with the manufacturers, or should we just provide components?" he said. "These manufacturers are so big, they're like governments."
Major automakers such as GM and Ford are a massive challenge for startups because they can leverage their large factories, global sales, service and distribution networks, and long-standing customer relationships.
"Knowing how to do supply chain at scale is a huge, huge advantage," said Travis Katz, chief executive of BrightDrop, GM's commercial EV business, which has announced major orders from FedEx and Walmart for its mass-produced EV600 van.
Ford is a leading brand in the United States and European van markets and Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions, said its Transit van is "the gorilla in the marketplace".
"They're ready to cater to any commercial buyer," Fiorani said. "That's a lot to overcome."
U.S. startup Rivian Automotive, which makes electric pickups, SUVs and commercial vans, has been touted as the next Tesla and its valuation leapt 53% to surge past $100 billion the day it listed shares in November.
Rivian has landed a 100,000 van order from Amazon but its shares took a hit after the online retailer said last month it was teaming up with Stellantis in a host of areas, from software to cloud computing - to electric vans.
Ross Rachey, Amazon's director of global fleet and products, said the company partners with established players such as Stellantis and Rivian because there "isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, there's room for many players".
KNOW-HOW AND NETWORK
Some investors, however, say startups are a riskier bet because they might fail.
"What happens if five years from now these startups just disappear?" said Scott Schermerhorn, managing director at Mariner Wealth Advisors, which owns GM shares.
FedEx was burned last year when EV startup Chanje, which had promised it 1,000 vans, subsequently went out of business.
The package delivery company has ordered thousands of electric vans from GM's BrightDrop because it had the "know-how, the scale, the easy access to capital" and network to support big fleets, Richard Smith, FedEx Express' head of the Americas, said.
But he said FedEx remained open to startups with "innovation and new technologies".
Ed Sun, managing director and portfolio manager at investor Engine No. 1 in San Francisco, said startups may lack size, but can survive because they often have better software, range, vehicle technology, or a niche.
"The new players are clearly going to take share," said Sun, whose firm owns GM and Ford shares.
For British electric van startup Arrival, low-cost innovation is the way forward.
It plans to develop "microfactories" and use a low-cost, lightweight plastic composite for van bodies. Backed by its own fleet management software, its executives say it's a better van than a diesel equivalent for the same price.
Swedish startup Volta Trucks has a head start over traditional truck makers as its 16-tonne electric truck goes into production this year. It has a low, central seat and wrap-around windshield, putting drivers at eye level with pedestrians to improve road safety in busy cities.
'FUTURE PROOF'
British electric truck maker Tevva, meanwhile, is going for the niche.
It buys "gliders" - the truck frame and cab - from an established automaker to benefit from their networks. Then it adds its own electric motors, battery packs, software and in some cases hydrogen fuel cells, effectively turning those models into clean fuel double acts with a greater potential range.
"We don't need to invest hundreds of millions on parts someone else already does well," Chief Executive Asher Bennett told Reuters.
Tevva, which has been testing trucks with UPS, will launch production this year of two versions of a 7.5-tonne (7,500 kg) vehicle at its plant in Tilbury, England.
One will be an electric model with a range of 160 miles but the other will have a reserve hydrogen fuel cell, boosting its range to 310 miles. Tevva plans to roll out 12-tonne and 19-tonne models with hydrogen boosters.
Tevva has short-listed sites a U.S. factory and one in mainland Europe, each able to produce some 3,000 trucks a year.
Many in the trucking industry believe hydrogen cells, which only emit water, are the future because they are lighter than batteries, though the fuelling infrastructure is in its infancy.
Bennett said the combination of hydrogen technology, low-cost manufacturing and cloud-based software to optimise vehicle range will "future proof our company".
U.S. delivery giant UPS, meanwhile, said working with startups such as Arrival has allowed it to shape the type of EVs that will join its global fleet of 130,000 vehicles.
UPS worked with Arrival on designing a chassis, powertrain and van bodies and has now ordered up to 10,000 vans.
"We saw that as a solution we can scale up to support our global operations," said Luke Wake, UPS vice president of maintenance and engineering.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A long-awaited review of prescription opioid medications, including their risks and contribution to the U.S. overdose epidemic, is still underway at the Food and Drug Administration, the agency’s commissioner said Tuesday.
Dr. Robert Califf wrote in a blog entry that the FDA is still studying “what revisions are needed to support appropriate use” of opioid painkillers and “lessons learned” by the agency. The update comes as part of a broader outline of the FDA’s ideas and initiatives for combating drug misuse and addiction.
Califf told The Associated Press that the sheer scale of the epidemic makes potential remedies a challenge.
“Almost everything that we want to do involves some other entity or part of society that we need to work with to figure things out,” Califf said in an interview Tuesday.
Califf promised to conduct a full review of FDA’s approach to opioids, including their prescribing instructions, to clinch Senate confirmation early this year. He told the AP last month that the public would soon hear “a lot more about this.”
Part of the delay in reassessing the drugs is that makers of long-acting opioids didn’t originally study the medications’ effectiveness for long-term pain, which carries risks of addiction and overdose. FDA-mandated studies to get at that question have dragged on for years.
“FDA does its best when it has high quality evidence, and we don’t have high quality evidence now,” Califf said, adding that it may ultimately take government-run studies to answer the question of long-term opioid safety and effectiveness.
Tuesday’s update is also unlikely to appease Califf’s critics in Congress, including five Senate Democrats who voted against his nomination, largely over concerns that the FDA hasn’t taken bolder action to reduce opioid prescribing and misuse.
It’s not the first attempt at a reset on opioids for the FDA — or even for Califf. During his brief stint as FDA commissioner at the end of the Obama administration, Califf had also vowed to conduct a “sweeping review” of opioids.
Dr. Andrew Kolodny, an FDA critic who has testified against drugmakers in court, said Califf must do more than review FDA’s “lessons learned” on opioids.
“He also needs to take on the heavier lift of correcting past mistakes” by removing unproven medications from the market, said Kolodny, who leads a group that favors tighter opioid prescribing.
Last year, U.S. overdose deaths soared to a record of 107,000, driven overwhelmingly by fentanyl and other illegal opioids. Opioid prescriptions have fallen about 40% in the last decade but deaths tied to the medications remain at 13,000 to 14,000 per year.
Califf’s post lays out a framework for combating drug addiction and overdoses overall, focusing on reducing inappropriate prescribing, developing new addiction and overdose therapies and shutting down suppliers of illicit drugs.
But many of the agency’s specific ideas have failed to gain traction.
For example, a recent FDA proposal that would require pharmacies to dispense “mail-back” envelopes with every opioid prescription has faced resistance from pharmacists, drugmakers and other groups. Elsewhere the FDA has tried for nearly a decade to require doctors and other health professionals to undergo training in safe opioid prescribing. That effort has been stalled over questions of whether it requires action by Congress or other government agencies. Medical societies generally oppose any blanket requirement.
Califf said the FDA continues to work with other federal officials to find a way to implement broader training.
“I’m personally in favor of mandatory education,” Califf said, but it must match “the needs of the clinicians, which I think is very hard to do.”
Califf said another priority will be encouraging the development of an over-the-counter version of naloxone, the medication that can reverse opioid overdose. Most states have passed measures allowing pharmacists to dispense the drug without a prescription, but an over-the-counter version would further expand access.
Even that proposal could have unintended consequences, if consumers are unable to afford naloxone that’s no longer covered by insurance.
“We know that more naloxone is needed,” Califf said. “The question is how to do that.”
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A man who was beaten and held down by Arkansas law enforcement officers during an arrest that was caught on a widely circulated video has filed a federal lawsuit against the officers.
Attorneys for Randal Worcester filed the lawsuit Monday over the Aug. 21 arrest outside a convenience store in the small town of Mulberry that’s prompted state and federal criminal investigations. A bystander’s video shows one officer hold Worcester down as a sheriff’s deputy repeatedly punches and knees the 27-year-old man in the head before grabbing his hair and slamming him against the pavement. At the same time, a third officer also kneed Worcester repeatedly.
All three officers — Mulberry Officer Thell Riddle and Crawford County deputies Zachary King and Levi White — are white. Worcester is also white, according to jail booking information.
Worcester’s lawsuit accuses the officers, all of whom have been suspended, of violating his constitutional rights. The lawsuit also names the city of Mulberry, its police chief, Crawford County and its sheriff as defendants.
“Any reasonable law enforcement officer should have known that his conduct violated clearly established federal law and was a direct violation of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution,” the lawsuit said.
Mulberry is a community of about 1,600 people that’s roughly 140 miles (220 kilometers) northwest of Little Rock, near the Oklahoma state line.
Crawford County Sheriff Jimmy Damante has said Worcester was being questioned for threatening a clerk at a convenience store in nearby Alma. Damante said Worcester had tackled one of the deputies and punched him in the head before what is seen on the bystander’s video. The deputy suffered a concussion, Damante has said.
Damante has said that before the arrest, Worcester handed over a knife and gave the officers a false name.
An attorney for the two deputies said he was not aware of the lawsuit.
“However, I will vigorously defend the lawsuit like I do every lawsuit against my law enforcement clients,” Russell Wood said in an email.
Damante and Mulberry Police Chief Shannon Gregory did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment Tuesday afternoon.
Policing experts have said that the video of Worcester’s arrest raises red flags about the officers’ actions, saying that blows to the head amount to a potentially deadly use of force that’s only justified when someone poses a current and serious threat.
Worcester was treated at a hospital before being jailed on charges including second-degree battery and resisting arrest. He was released the following day on a $15,000 bond. The lawsuit said Worcester has permanent injuries from the arrest and that he will need continued medical treatment for injuries to his face, body and head.
Worcester’s lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as money for medical bills and lost wages. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national/ap-lawsuit-filed-over-violent-arrest-outside-arkansas-store/ | 2022-08-31T13:56:27Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national/ap-lawsuit-filed-over-violent-arrest-outside-arkansas-store/ | false |
2 earthquakes hit eastern Greek island; no damage, injuries
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Two earthquakes with magnitude 5.3 and 4.7 rocked the eastern Aegean Sea island of Samos on Wednesday but no injuries to people or damage to structures were reported, Greek authorities said.
The larger quake struck at 1:10 p.m., about 14 minutes after the first, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said. Both had their epicenters in the sea 22 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of Samos.
The Fire Service and local authorities on Samos said they received no reports of injuries or damage.
In 2020, a stronger quake struck Samos and the nearby Turkish coast, killing two high school students on the island and at least 75 people in Turkey, where more than 1,000 were injured.
Greece lies in a highly seismically active area and earthquakes are common, although severe damage and deaths are not. In 1999, a quake near the capital, Athens, killed 143 people.. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11164861/2-earthquakes-hit-eastern-Greek-island-no-damage-injuries.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T13:57:19Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11164861/2-earthquakes-hit-eastern-Greek-island-no-damage-injuries.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
When you’re craving an outdoor adventure, you want to pack light. Trail mix is the perfect snack that fuels you up without weighing you down.
This convenient snack has been used for thousands of years with a variety of ingredients. Native Americans added dried buffalo to the fruit and nut mixture. Trail guide Horace Kephart was the first to add chocolate to the mix in 1910. In Australia and New Zealand, they call trail mix scroggin and add orange peel and grains to the mixture. The term GORP stands for good ole raisins and peanuts, which was the early recipe made up by two surfer dudes.
In the spirit of keeping it simple, celebrate National Trail Mix Day with any combination that keeps you going for the long haul.
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Cost of living: More employed people needing debt advice
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An advice charity has created before and after-work appointments to help employed people facing money problems due to the cost of living crisis.
Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice said "a new client group" was emerging - those with modest or high salaries who were struggling to pay their bills.
Manager Ray Davies said rising energy costs were tipping the previously financially "comfortable" into hardship.
He added: "It is very worrying."
With energy bills for a typical household expected to hit £3,549 a year on 1 October, when a new price cap is introduced, Mr Davies said the new demographic requiring support meant his team needed to become "more flexible".
The branch recognised appointments during standard working hours may not be suitable for this group, Mr Davies said.
Based at The Wilson Centre, Hull and East Riding Citizens Advice help about 15,000 clients a year.
While face-to-face appointment times are restricted by the council-owned building's opening times, Mr Davies said advisors were able to offer telephone appointments outside of these hours.
Mr Davies, who leads the branch's specialist debt team, warned of severe consequences for people missing bill payments.
"Miss just one payment and you will potentially damage your credit file for six years," he said.
"That will have an impact when you're wanting to renew your tenancy, car loans etc."
Owners of small businesses are part of the new client group, said Mr Davies.
He added: "Missed payments will have a very serious effect on their businesses."
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King’s Cross Tube: Tube track attempted murder accused in court
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A 41-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly tried to pull a woman onto train tracks at a London Underground station.
Arthur Hawrylewicz, of Avondale Gardens South, Cardiff, was arrested following the alleged incident in King's Cross Underground Tube station on Monday.
He is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
At the time, police said a man had tried to pull a woman onto the tracks before being hit by a train himself.
The man was taken to hospital and treated for head injuries, a British Transport Police (BTP) spokeswoman said, adding the woman was unharmed.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, announced that they have finalized a brand promotional deal with American model and WWE Hall of Famer, Torrie Wilson. During her career she became one of the faces of the WWE Divas, which some consider the height of women's wrestling in the company. Wilson has appeared on the cover of Playboy magazine and also has a large social media following, boasting 1M+ followers on Instagram. She is currently a web-based fitness instructor and blogger.
"Always a pleasure to work with Torrie and her representatives" said Julia Salmon, Sales Agent at The Reiman Agency. "Excited for more to come."
CMGR offers management, production, and deal-making services to its handpicked influencers, a management division for individual influencer clients, and an investment arm for joint ventures and acquisitions for companies in the social media influencer space.
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NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Environment officials from the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations are gathering Wednesday on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali for talks to spur global climate action and other troubles that have worsened due to the war in Ukraine.
Implementing each G-20 nation’s contribution and synchronizing targets among developing and developed countries are to be discussed in the closed-door meetings, Indonesia’s environment minister Siti Nurbaya said before the one-day meeting.
She expected the meeting to produce a joint agreement with three priority issues — sustainable recovery, land-based and ocean-based climate action as well as resource mobilization — to realizing the Paris Agreement, the first universal and legally binding commitment on climate change.
Nurbaya opened the meeting by urging fellow environment ministers to safeguard environmental multilateralism and to make it work, as it is the only way to effectively coordinate efforts to tackle global challenges.
“Environmental multilateralism is the only mechanism where all countries, regardless of their size and wealth, stand on equal footing and equal treatment,” Nurbaya said. “The voices of all countries, North and South, developed and developing, must be heard.”
Indonesia, the holder of this year’s G-20 presidency, ratified the Paris Agreement in 2016. The country is committed to reducing emissions by 41% with international assistance by 2030, or by 29% independently.
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry was among 17 environment ministers and climate officials in addition to over 200 delegates who were attending the talks in person. Top officials from China, Russia and Argentina joined the meeting virtually.
In their closed-door meetings, the environment ministers are seeking for ways to increase efforts to control climate change and prevent a 1.5 degree Celsius rise in global temperatures in line with the Paris Agreement and also searching for commitments from developed countries to fulfill their own climate pledges and climate financing for developing countries.
Russia’s war in Ukraine still overshadows Wednesday’s talks as countries raised its global environment impact.
Italy’s climate envoy Alessandro Modiano in his speech said the war was having grave consequences on the environment, on food and energy security, on the pandemic recovery efforts as well as on pursuing of sustainable development goals.
“I must therefore stress that my government consider crucial to have in this final text, a clear language that reflects the unjustifiable and unprovoked Russia war of aggression against Ukraine,” Modiano said.
That apparent commitments may be put to the test as the G-20 environment ministers meet in the heavily-guarded Nusa Dua tourist haven to lay the groundwork for the leaders meeting in November in Bali, the mostly Hindu “island of the gods” in the majority Muslim archipelago nation.
In recent years, signs of climate change have become glaring, including in Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago nation of more than 17,000 islands. Last year, Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency reported a total of 2,943 disasters, comprising 1,288 floods, 623 landslides and 677 tornadoes.
The agency said most disasters were classified as hydro-meteorological disasters and strongly influenced by climatic conditions. Environment watchdog Indonesian Forum for the Environment has predicted that hydro-meteorological disasters in Indonesia will increase 7% this year.
Despite the worsening impact of climate change, financing for the coal industry continues to accelerate in Indonesia. Between 2014-2019, bank loans for coal-fired power plants alone reached $19.4 billion, involving a number of state-owned banks, according to the government data.
Southeast Asia’s largest economy is a key exporter of coal, palm oil and minerals amid a global shortage in commodities after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Coal exports increased to record levels in March after a brief ban on its shipments early this year to secure domestic supplies.
Members of the G-20 account for about 80% of the world’s economic output, two-thirds of the world’s populations and an estimated 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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If Tears Could Build A Stairway, And Memories A Lane, I’d Walk Right Up To Heaven And Bring You Home Again.
Adelbert “Del” Covey, Jr., 92, of Sayre Pa., passed away at Sayre Healthcare Center on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, following an extended illness.
He was born on Sept. 16, 1929, in Sayre Pa., the son of the late Adelbert B., Sr. and Bertha (Shafer) Covey.
Del was a lifetime resident of the Valley. He enjoyed woodworking and cutting wood. Del also enjoyed fishing and watching wrestling “rassling.” He loved spending time with his family, especially vacationing in Canada with his wife and kids. Coffee was his drink of choice and no matter the time of day, you would see a cup of coffee with him.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife; Patricia, an infant daughter Carolyn, brother; Richard and sister; Dawn, and his in-laws Carolyn and Jesse Mosier.
Del is survived by his children; Lynda Covey of Waverly, N.Y., Del and Beth Covey of Texas, Michelle Samuel of Texas, Shelley and Daniel Perry of Spencer, N.Y., and Jeff Covey of Waverly, N.Y., grandchildren; Jennifer, Tony, Katie, Beau, Ben, and Beverly, and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Ginny and Al Greiner of Florida and sister-in-law Luveral Covey of Johnson City, N.Y.
A Time of Visitation will be held for friends and family on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. To Honor Del, the family requests that you wear his favorite color, Blue.
A private burial in Tioga Point Cemetery will be held at the family’s convenience.
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Program improving electric grid resilience expected to be the largest electric vehicle smart charging program in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WeaveGrid, a software company that builds data products to enable increased adoption of electric vehicles, announced the launch of evPulse, a new pilot program available to eligible Northern and Central California electricity customers who are electric vehicle (EV) drivers. evPulse optimizes EV charging and helps increase EV driver preparedness in communities that may experience power outages due to weather, wildfire risk, or other emergencies.
The evPulse pilot program, which WeaveGrid is implementing on behalf of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), is focused on improving grid resiliency and enabling customers to save money by opting into automated EV charging during "smart times" — when electricity costs are lowest and when energy from renewable resources is often more abundant. As a member of Elemental Excelerator's Cohort X, WeaveGrid received funding to support this pilot program.
The evPulse pilot program targets enrolling 8,000 - 16,000 eligible EV drivers and is expected to be the largest program of its kind in the United States. WeaveGrid will leverage vehicle telematics to automate charging schedules, incorporating factors like customer preferences, utility rates, and electricity grid needs. Customer participation in the program will help the grid become more reliable and resilient and play a key role in shaping the future of EV charging.
"WeaveGrid is thrilled to be supporting this groundbreaking, innovative pilot program focused on grid resilience and smart EV charging. We believe our technology can enhance the relationship between the utility and their customers by creating an excellent experience for EV drivers," Apoorv Bhargava, Co-Founder & CEO of WeaveGrid
Customers in eligible zip codes will be invited to enroll in a data insights or smart charging program. Participating PG&E customers will receive a Recommended Charging Schedule along with access to a personalized dashboard that will show optimal charging times to help EV drivers make smarter daily charging decisions. WeaveGrid helps pilot participants prepare for potential outages and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events with text alerts. A PSPS event may occur in response to potential extreme wind-driven weather conditions in order to mitigate wildfire risk. Pilot participants will also receive $50 for joining and up to $100 more for continued participation.
Administered through PG&E, the evPulse pilot program is implemented by WeaveGrid as part of PG&E's 2021 Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) Implementation Plan to fulfill the resiliency requirement. Eligible EV and plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) makes include Tesla, Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai, and Kia. To participate, PG&E customers must either be in a Tier 2 or 3 High Fire-Threat District as defined by the California Public Utilities Commission Fire Map, or have been impacted by a Public Safety Power Shutoff event in the last five years. Customers are able to enroll in the pilot program this Summer and Fall.
For more information, visit https://join.pge.ev-pulse.com.
WeaveGrid is a software company building data products to enable the electric transportation transition. The SaaS company's platform connects a growing wave of electric vehicles to an electric grid that was not designed to support the high power needs of widespread charging. WeaveGrid uses cutting edge data science and optimization to bring value to all stakeholders in this transition, including utilities, automakers, and drivers. For more information, visit www.weavegrid.com
Elemental Excelerator is on a mission to redesign the systems at the root of climate change. Elemental fills two gaps that are fundamental to addressing climate change with the urgency required by funding first-of-a-kind projects for climate technologies in real communities and embedding equity and access into everything climate-related. Since launching in 2009, Elemental has invested in over 130 growth-stage companies and celebrated more than 20 exits, funded more than 100 technology projects, and built a platform for scaling equitable, market-driven solutions to climate change. To learn more or find out how your organization can get involved with Elemental, visit elementalexcelerator.com.
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Co-founder Pankaj Risbood appointed CEO to manage next growth phase
Co-founder Jonathan Matus becomes Zendrive Chairman and CEO of Fairmatic
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendrive , the insurance industry's leader in Mobility Risk Intelligence, today announced the spin-out of a new commercial insurance company, Fairmatic, which is leveraging the company's data to rewrite the business model of commercial fleet insurance. With Zendrive bucking industry trends with five additional consumer apps recently added to its network, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Pankaj Risbood has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage the company's next growth phase as it eyes other corporate development opportunities, with Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Matus transitioning to Chairman of the Board and founding CEO of Fairmatic.
Since its inception, Zendrive's leading Mobility Risk Intelligence (MRI) platform has analyzed over 200 billion miles of data gathered from hundreds of millions of users across the globe. It has also detected hundreds of thousands of real-world collisions, making it the world's most accurate and robust smartphone-centric telematics provider and a major force in saving lives on the road.
Risbood has been assuming broader corporate responsibilities since the beginning of this year, he now formally assumes the title of CEO. Under his leadership, the company has added 50M users to its network in the US alone. His background in leading engineering and growth at Walmart and Google positions him well to take Zendrive through its next growth phase.
"I'm delighted to be taking over as CEO to help the company expand further by offering tailored solutions across the entire customer insurance lifecycle," said Pankaj Risbood, co-founder and CEO. "Our vision remains to help make insurance fairer and smarter through our partners while making roads safer for consumers. We will announce more corporate development initiatives and partnerships in the coming months."
"With Zendrive's success in transforming insurance data and analytics, I'm now focused on transforming one of the biggest sectors, commercial insurance," said Jonathan Matus, co-founder, and Chairman of the Board. "I leave Zendrive in Pankaj's extremely capable hands and look forward to continued growth and success for Zendrive and Fairmatic."
Zendrive is powered by the world's largest and fastest-growing proprietary mobility data set, which comprises over 200 billion miles of analyzed data to date—and scores driving
characteristics using industry-leading AI and machine learning algorithms. The company's AI platform enables smartphone-centric driving behavior solutions capable of generating risk models 10x more predictive of risk than industry standards while informing users about their driving behavior and delivering feedback via smartphone apps
" Zendrive continues to leverage its industry-leading platform to develop new business models while staying core to its mission of making driving safer for all of us," added Brian Yee, Partner at ACME Capital and board member of Zendrive. " Given the traction and scale of Zendrive's insurance business, we felt it was the appropriate time to spin out Fairmatic to maximize value for both companies."
For more information about Zendrive, visit Zendrive.com
Zendrive's mission is to make roads safer through data and analytics. Its award-winning Mobility Risk Intelligence (MRI) platform — powered by 200 billion miles of data gathered from 100s of millions of drivers across the globe — helps insurers understand and mitigate mobility risk, reducing the likelihood of collisions by 49%. The platform also helps insurers find and acquire preferred risk drivers through Zendrive's vast publisher network with access to hundreds of millions of users. With an engaging test drive experience, participating consumer applications deliver savings to their customers while also diversifying revenue streams. The company has been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and won the 2017 Best Startup in San Francisco award.
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DENVER, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chris Stansbury, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), will present at the BofA Securities 2022 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference on September 7. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 11:20 a.m. PT.
A live webcast link to the investor presentation will be made available on the Lumen Investor Relations website at https://ir.lumen.com/events-and-presentations.
About Lumen Technologies and the People of Lumen:
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences.
Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com/home, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Lumen and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks in the United States.
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Crystal Palace 1, Brentford 1
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Leicester vs. Aston Villa, 10 a.m.
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Watford 2, QPR 3
Wigan 1, Burnley 5
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Cardiff 1, Luton Town 2
QPR 3, Hull 1
Wigan 1, West Brom 1
Sheffield United 4, Reading 0
Watford 2, Middlesbrough 1
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West Brom vs. Burnley, 3 p.m.
Blackburn vs. Bristol City, 10 a.m.
Luton Town vs. Wigan, 10 a.m.
Millwall vs. Cardiff, 10 a.m.
Norwich vs. Coventry, 10 a.m.
Preston vs. Birmingham, 10 a.m.
Rotherham vs. Watford, 10 a.m.
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Reading vs. Stoke, 7 a.m.
Huddersfield vs. Blackpool, 10 a.m.
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Coventry vs. West Brom, 10 a.m.
QPR vs. Huddersfield, 10 a.m.
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Lincoln vs. Accrington Stanley, 10 a.m.
Milton Keynes Dons vs. Bristol Rovers, 10 a.m.
Morecambe vs. Derby, 10 a.m.
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Plymouth vs. Sheffield Wednesday, 10 a.m.
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Sutton United 2, Mansfield Town 1
Tranmere 2, Colchester 0
Walsall 1, Grimsby Town 2
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Crewe vs. Stevenage, 10 a.m.
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Newport County vs. Grimsby Town, 10 a.m.
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Barrow vs. Colchester, 10 a.m.
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Hartlepool vs. Doncaster, 10 a.m.
Mansfield Town vs. Bradford, 10 a.m.
Rochdale vs. Salford, 10 a.m.
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PCS Retirement is one of only seven companies nationwide and the only firm in financial services to make the list each year since 2008.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. once again recognized PCS Retirement on its annual Inc. 5000 list. This is the fifteenth consecutive year that PCS Retirement received this honor and PCS's fourth highest ranking.
"Our consistent growth correlates with our conviction to offer a truly independent and conflict-free retirement plan platform for advisors, TPAs, plan sponsors, and participants," says PCS Retirement's CEO, Mark Klein. "The growth is only possible because our fantastic team and clients are equally committed to offering a better, fairer, and more sophisticated retirement savings experience. "
"Even after 20-plus years in business, our team continues to drive business growth and innovation in the retirement industry," says PCS Retirement's president, Mike Coluzzi. "Receiving this accolade for the past 15 years is representative of our commitment to delivering the highest quality service, support, and advanced retirement plan technology available in the market."
PCS Retirement is one of only seven companies and the only financial services company that has made the list every year since 2008. Since its founding in 2001, PCS has expanded to nearly 400 retirement professionals with a geographic presence across the United States.
PCS Retirement continues to lead the retirement plan market through an independent, conflict-free recordkeeping platform. PCS Retirement's complete ecosystem of technology-based solutions and comprehensive fiduciary support has also earned the firm the best-in-retirement business award from Charles Schwab, the FIS Impact Award for Retirement Technology, a "AAA-Superior" service rating by Roland|Criss, CEFEX certification for best fiduciary practices each year since it has been offered, and, most recently, named a 2022 WMIA Award Finalist for 401(k) Technology.
PCS Retirement is one of the nation's largest independent and conflict-free retirement solution providers in the industry, providing recordkeeping services to 19,000 plans and 850,000 eligible participants representing $30 billion in assets under administration. In the individual (IRA) and multi-vendor (403(b) and 457) retirement markets, PCS services 6,000 retirement plans, more than 92,000 educators and school administrators, and holds more than $6 billion in retirement assets in the K-12 and higher education markets. PCS Retirement's comprehensive retirement solutions platform also includes technology and business development tools for financial advisors for various plans including 401(k), Cash Balance, Defined Benefit, Non-Qualified, and HSAs. To learn more, visit https://www.pcsretirement.com/.
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ROME (AP) — The New York Yankees have purchased a minority stake in Italian soccer champion AC Milan, which announced the closing of its latest ownership change Wednesday.
RedBird Capital Partners completed the deal to purchase a controlling interest in the seven-time European champion for 1.2 billion euros ($1.2 billion).
It’s the second soccer team the Yankees partially own after MLS’s New York City.
Gerry Cardinale, who founded RedBird in 2014 and is the managing partner, announced a preliminary agreement in June to buy Milan from fellow American firm Elliott Management.
Yankees Global Enterprises, the baseball team’s parent company led by the Steinbrenner family, will take a stake of about 10%, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity before the final deal had been announced.
Details of the Yankees' involvement were not divulged in the announcement.
The Yankees agreed in 2013 to purchase a 20% stake in the New York City Major League Soccer team that launched in 2015. City Football Group, Manchester City’s parent company, is the controlling owner.
“We have a multi-decade relationship with the New York Yankees and the Steinbrenner family that has resulted in the creation of some of the most successful businesses in sports, entertainment and hospitality,” Cardinale said in a statement on Milan’s website.
“We are very pleased to continue our partnership with them and will look to explore opportunities together to broaden our fan reach and expand commercial opportunities that are only available to franchises that operate at the highest levels of sports globally.”
The closing comes just in time for Cardinale to make his debut as Milan’s new president at Saturday’s derby against city rival Inter Milan.
“Our vision for Milan is clear: we will support our talented players, coaches and staff to deliver success on the pitch and allow our fans to share in the extraordinary experiences of this historic club,” Cardinale said.
“We will look to leverage our global sports and media network, our analytics expertise, our track record in sports stadium developments and hospitality to deliver one goal — maintaining Milan’s place at the summit of European and world football.”
The Yankees, 27-time World Series champions, are signing a separate marketing agreement with Milan, a 19-time Italian champion, that will include broadcasting replays of games on the YES Network, as Manchester City does. There also will be cross-merchandising between the pinstripes and the Rossoneri.
Milan is coming off its first Italian title in 11 years.
The Financial Times reported Tuesday that Main Street Advisors, the Los Angeles-based fund supported by LeBron James, is also investing in Milan.
RedBird also has a stake in Fenway Sports Group, the parent company of Liverpool and the Boston Red Sox. Champions League rules prohibit two clubs in the competition from being under the same ownership to protect the integrity of games on the field. UEFA likely will have to make a judgment on the extent of RedBird’s influence on decision-making at Liverpool.
RedBird is Milan’s fourth owner in five years.
Milan was owned from 1986 to 2017 by a former Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, who sold to a company controlled by Sino-Europe Sports Investment Management Changxing Co. The American hedge fund Elliott provided financing and took control of the team in 2018 when loan payments were not made.
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BHOPAL (Madhya Pradesh): Founder of Super 30 Anand Kumar has warned that unless the governments make conscious efforts, the learning gap in students caused by the Covid pandemic would handicap them for life.
“Schools need to run special courses and earmark extra time to bridge the learning gap,” he told media persons on the sidelines of Yuva Mahotsava -2022 at the Ravindra Convention Centre in the city on Wednesday.
Kumar said that the prolonged closure of schools due to the pandemic has led to students' significant loss of learning. “Online classes were not effective because online teaching demands special skills which the teachers lacked,” he said.
About mobile addiction among kids, the renowned mathematician and educator said that the parents are the sole ones to be blamed for the issue. “If the parents will be indulged in FB, Twitter, and WhatsApp the whole day and then expect their children to keep away from mobiles, it would be grossly impractical,” he said.
In this connection, Kumar said that some Japanese companies have come up with mobiles that allow only conversations and the exchange of academic information. “All apps unrelated to educational needs are permanently blocked and cannot be downloaded,” he said.
About ‘Super 30’, the biopic on him, he said that it had conveyed a message to the students that even if they lack resources, hard work can bring success to them. He added that the film would soon be released in China and in 31 cinemas in Japan.
Earlier, Anand delivered his motivational keynote address to the students, who occupied every inch of the auditorium. Some of them were even seated on the floor. Through a PowerPoint Presentation, he shared the inspiring success stories of four of his students. He said that a powerful thirst (for knowledge), positive thinking, hard work, and most importantly boundless patience were sure-shot recipes for success.
Besides Anand, many well-known personalities from different fields including former IAS and IPS officers, sportspersons, artists and media persons were felicitated at the event, organized by Pratigya Samaj Sewa Kalyan Samiti, Bhopal.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
755 AM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
county, Uvalde.
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 755 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Reagan Wells, Concan, Garner State Park, Montell and Laguna.
- 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
county, Val Verde.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable.
- At 758 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
Comstock, Langtry, Shumla, Seminole Canyon State Park, Bakers
Crossing and Pecos River Boat Ramp.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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Data Analytics and Key Insights Around Impact of Inflation, Hybrid Work and Return of Conferences Offer Strategic Guidance for Q4 and Beyond
ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dinova Inc., the authority in business dining, and Technomic, the leader in food service insights, released today the Q3 2022 Business Dining Report. This introspective industry analysis provides comparisons between business and consumer dining spend, benchmarking spend data by market, and offering a deep dive into the top trends including inflation, hybrid work, return of business travel, increase in conferences with significant impact on catering and private dining.
Top Trend: The Rise of Hybrid Work Creates Opportunities for Catering and Private Dining
Remote and hybrid work is commonplace and business dining spend is becoming geographically distributed as a result. When offices are only half full, this has major impacts for the core business dining use cases of catering and private dining.
"A higher BDIndex in Q3 reflects a business climate that's once again investing in in-person connections. Travel has roared back, along with business dining. Now that remote and hybrid work is commonplace, employers are increasingly using food as a culture-building tool — after all, when it comes to fostering business relationships, nothing works better than a shared meal," Alison Quinn, CEO of Dinova. "At Dinova, we're continuously developing new offerings to help restaurants attract these high-value business customers and thrive post-pandemic."
Using Dinova's proprietary business dining data from corporate cardholders and Technomic's industry-leading foodservice data, the report reveals other trends restaurants can expect next on the road to recovery:
- Big conferences are big business
- There are enormous opportunities in catering and private dining
- Large regional differences in post-pandemic recovery; Expecting total recovery in Phoenix, Dallas, Tampa and Nashville
- Business dining and spend has increased, inflation and recession fears threaten long-term growth
- 72% meetings market recovery predicted end of 2022
The full report can be found here: www.dinova.com/dining-report.
Alison Guzzio
Phone: 484-459-3243
Email: aguzzio@dinova.com
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Leaky battleship in Texas begins trip for $35M repairs
LA PORTE, Texas (AP) — It’s the only surviving battleship that served in both world wars, having fought Nazis and the Japanese Army during World War II. But the greatest challenge in recent years for the USS Texas has been a leaky, rusty hull that at times forced workers to pump out about 2,000 gallons (7,570 liters) of water per minute from the 110-year-old ship.
To ensure the historic vessel doesn’t sink and can continue hosting visitors, the foundation in charge of its care is towing the ship Wednesday from its longtime home along the Houston Ship Channel to a shipyard in Galveston for much-needed repairs.
Tony Gregory, the president of the Battleship Texas Foundation, said Wednesday the pulling of the ship by tugboats and getting it on its way was perfect. He said any problems would have happened in the first 15 minutes of pulling the ship but there were no issues.
“It went smoother than we thought and quicker than we thought … and she’s gone, down the channel,” he said.
Gregory said he expects the ship to arrive in Galveston by 4 p.m.
The journey from its longtime berth at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in the Houston suburb of La Porte is part of a $35 million project to repair the hull and ultimately restore the ship to its former glory.
The ship’s repairs are part of the foundation’s plans to eventually resettle it in a new location in Texas, possibly in one of three nearby cities, including Galveston, in order to attract more visitors and increase revenue.
Moving the ship for repairs is “the major step in getting the ship back to tip-top shape,” Gregory said Tuesday as he stood on the vessel while workers made final preparations.
The battleship will be pulled by four tugboats at a pace of about 5 knots per hour. The 40-mile (64 kilometer) journey to Galveston was expected to take about nine hours and won’t be without risk as the ship’s hull could leak enough to sink it.
“Once we get going, I anticipate it being pretty smooth... We feel like we’re prepared,” Gregory said.
Since 1948, the USS Texas has been located at the state historic site where the decisive battle in the Texas Revolution was fought. There, it’s served as a museum and tourist attraction. The battleship was previously taken to the same shipyard in Galveston for repairs in 1988.
For the last three years, the ship has been closed to the public as the foundation has been preparing for the repairs. In 2019, the Texas Legislature approved the $35 million to fix the hull. The foundation is planning to make other fixes which it’s paying for. All the repairs are expected to take up to a year to complete.
The foundation expected many people to gather along the ship channel to watch the ship go by.
Tricia Thomas, 50, who was one of the people invited to watch as the ship was unmoored, said she became emotional and teared up as she saw the ship move and heard its whistle sound as it began its journey. As the ship began moving, Thomas said, people clapped and cheered.
“It’s amazing to see a ship that’s 100 years old out on the water again, moving like she did for so many years. It was exciting,” said Thomas, who lives in the Houston suburb of Kingwood.
Thomas said she believes it’s important to preserve the ship so future generations can learn its history and it can remind people how they can come together for a common cause that’s greater than them.
“I think that’s probably the biggest story she can tell,” Thomas said.
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Hilary and fiancé Ryan joined KARK 4 TODAY Wednesday morning with a very special guest. Their baby boy Emmit made his television debut!
Baby Emmit was born June 21. After spending a mini vacation in the NICU, mom and dad brought their bundle of joy home.
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Arbitrum One migrates to Arbitrum Nitro, the most advanced Ethereum scaling stack to date, marking a significant step for the Ethereum and Arbitrum ecosystems
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Offchain Labs, developer of Arbitrum, the leading Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution for Ethereum, today announced the mainnet migration of Arbitrum One, its optimistic rollup technology, to Nitro, a scaling stack that will massively increase network capacity and reduce transaction costs. This development arrives in tandem with the one-year anniversary of the original beta launch of Arbitrum One, its optimistic rollup technology, providing a secure, trustless, EVM-compatible L2.
In April 2022, Offchain Labs opened the complete Arbitrum Nitro codebase and launched a permissionless devnet built on top of Arbitrum Rollup Görli Testnet, allowing the ecosystem's community to experience Nitro. Through today's migration, Arbitrum Nitro officially replaces Arbitrum One, with no expected interruptions to the experience.
Steven Goldfeder, CEO and Co-Founder of Offchain Labs, commented on the news, "Today's launch and migration is a massive milestone for Arbitrum and our community. We have released a robust stack in our overall mission to scale Ethereum, allowing users to experience reduced fees, increased capacity, and an overall faster and more efficient experience across the ecosystem. Behind the scenes, our team accomplished no small feat – getting one step closer to building the core foundation infrastructure of Web3."
Arbitrum's AnyTrust technology has been implemented on the Nitro stack, providing a highly secure and cost efficient scaling solution that is optimal for gaming and social applications. The same technology is behind the recently announced Abritrum Nova chain that features a 'Data Availability Committee' with participation from Google Cloud, FTX, Reddit, Consensys, P2P, and QuickNode.
You can find more information on Offchain Labs here.
Offchain Labs is a venture-backed and Princeton-founded company that is developing Arbitrum, a suite of scaling technologies for Ethereum. Arbitrum is the leading scaling provider for Ethereum and has two live chains -- Arbitrum One, the scaling solution of choice for DeFi and NFTs and Arbitrum Nova, the newly announced gaming and social platform. Arbitrum's technology instantly scales apps, reducing costs and increasing capacity, without sacrificing Ethereum's security. Porting contracts to Arbitrum requires no code changes or downloads as Arbitrum is fully compatible with most existing Ethereum developer tooling. Hundreds of teams have already chosen to build in the Arbitrum ecosystem.
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PCS Retirement is one of only seven companies nationwide and the only firm in financial services to make the list each year since 2008.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. once again recognized PCS Retirement on its annual Inc. 5000 list. This is the fifteenth consecutive year that PCS Retirement received this honor and PCS's fourth highest ranking.
"Our consistent growth correlates with our conviction to offer a truly independent and conflict-free retirement plan platform for advisors, TPAs, plan sponsors, and participants," says PCS Retirement's CEO, Mark Klein. "The growth is only possible because our fantastic team and clients are equally committed to offering a better, fairer, and more sophisticated retirement savings experience. "
"Even after 20-plus years in business, our team continues to drive business growth and innovation in the retirement industry," says PCS Retirement's president, Mike Coluzzi. "Receiving this accolade for the past 15 years is representative of our commitment to delivering the highest quality service, support, and advanced retirement plan technology available in the market."
PCS Retirement is one of only seven companies and the only financial services company that has made the list every year since 2008. Since its founding in 2001, PCS has expanded to nearly 400 retirement professionals with a geographic presence across the United States.
PCS Retirement continues to lead the retirement plan market through an independent, conflict-free recordkeeping platform. PCS Retirement's complete ecosystem of technology-based solutions and comprehensive fiduciary support has also earned the firm the best-in-retirement business award from Charles Schwab, the FIS Impact Award for Retirement Technology, a "AAA-Superior" service rating by Roland|Criss, CEFEX certification for best fiduciary practices each year since it has been offered, and, most recently, named a 2022 WMIA Award Finalist for 401(k) Technology.
PCS Retirement is one of the nation's largest independent and conflict-free retirement solution providers in the industry, providing recordkeeping services to 19,000 plans and 850,000 eligible participants representing $30 billion in assets under administration. In the individual (IRA) and multi-vendor (403(b) and 457) retirement markets, PCS services 6,000 retirement plans, more than 92,000 educators and school administrators, and holds more than $6 billion in retirement assets in the K-12 and higher education markets. PCS Retirement's comprehensive retirement solutions platform also includes technology and business development tools for financial advisors for various plans including 401(k), Cash Balance, Defined Benefit, Non-Qualified, and HSAs. To learn more, visit https://www.pcsretirement.com/.
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ATLANTA — Police are investigating a shooting Wednesday morning at a busy intersection in northwest Atlanta.
An Atlanta Police spokesperson said investigators were sent to the intersection of James Jackson Parkway NW and Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW for a shooting during the morning rush.
The location is near an auto shop, not far from Mt. Zion Baptist Church and APD's Zone 1.
It is unclear at this time if anyone has been shot, the circumstances around the shooting or if anyone is in custody.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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SPARTA, Ga. — Governor Brian Kemp's opponent Stacey Abrams is set to join civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Brianna Grier at a screening for his Netflix documentary.
Before the showing, Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams will have a discussion with the Griers about the mental health crisis in Georgia and the need for Medicaid expansion.
Brianna Grier died after falling out of a cruiser when Hancock County deputies arrested her during a mental health crisis in July.
Ben Crump currently represents the Griers.
After the discussion, there will be a screening of the documentary "Civil," which follows his life and work.
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