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Entertainment News Roundup: Shakira refuses to settle with Spanish prosecutor to end tax fraud case; Netflix orders sequel and spinoff to Ryan Gosling film 'Gray Man' and more
Hadid, 25, told Reuters in an interview from New York that she was intrigued by shared virtual world environments and that she wanted to make "cool versions" of herself after becoming obsessed with video games during the COVID-19 lockdown. Cannibals, comedy and a cinema icon share Venice limelight A Marilyn Monroe drama, a cannibal road movie and a black comedy about family life are among the stories showcased at this year's Venice Film Festival.
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
Shakira refuses to settle with Spanish prosecutor to end tax fraud case
Latin American superstar Shakira has rejected a settlement offered by the prosecutor in her 14.5 million euro Spanish tax fraud case and is now a step closer to going to trial, her media team said on Wednesday. The Colombian singer - who has sold more than 80 million records worldwide with hits such as "Hips Don't Lie" - has always met all of her tax obligations, a statement said. She considers the case "a total violation of her rights," it said.
Netflix orders sequel and spinoff to Ryan Gosling film 'Gray Man'
Netflix Inc is turning its new spy thriller "The Gray Man" into a franchise, announcing plans on Tuesday for a sequel and spinoff to the action movie starring Ryan Gosling. "The Gray Man," one of Netflix's most expensive movies to date, began streaming on Friday and was the most watched film on the streaming service in 92 countries, the company said.
Top model Bella Hadid joins metaverse with NFT collection
U.S. supermodel Bella Hadid has stepped from the catwalk into the metaverse with the launch of CY-B3LLA - a collection of Non-Fungible Tokens featuring artwork based on 3-D scans of her face and body. Hadid, 25, told Reuters in an interview from New York that she was intrigued by shared virtual world environments and that she wanted to make "cool versions" of herself after becoming obsessed with video games during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Cannibals, comedy and a cinema icon share Venice limelight
A Marilyn Monroe drama, a cannibal road movie and a black comedy about family life are among the stories showcased at this year's Venice Film Festival. The world's oldest film festival, regarded as a launch pad for Oscar contenders as awards season approaches, runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 10, and features dozens of hotly anticipated movies both in and out of competition.
Katie Holmes on writing, directing and acting in new film: 'It feels very satisfying'
Katie Holmes shares one of her pandemic pastimes with the world in her new feature film "Alone Together," as writer, director and star of the movie. The film, which was shot as the first COVID-19 vaccines were released, centers around two strangers who end up spending a week together in an upstate New York rental home after it was double booked. The pair start as frenemies, but quickly bond.
Sci-fi villain 'Predator' returns in action-thriller prequel 'Prey'
Thirty-five years after the extraterrestrial monster movie "Predator" made its first outing, the creature is back in action in the upcoming film "Prey". Directed by "10 Cloverfield Lane" filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg, "Prey" is set in 1719 and sees "Predator" landing in the Northern Great Plains, ready to hunt.
'Leave It to Beaver' co-star Tony Dow dead at 77, a day after premature announcement
Actor Tony Dow, best known for his role as Wally Cleaver in the 1950s American TV sitcom "Leave It to Beaver," died Wednesday at age 77, his family and management team said on Wednesday, a day after his death was announced prematurely. Dow, whose career in television as an actor, director and producer spanned seven decades, died in hospice care with his family at his side, according to a statement posted to Facebook citing his son Christopher. A cause of death was not disclosed, though he and his wife, Lauren, had said Dow had suffered from a recurrence of cancer in May.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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Happy Birthday Dhanush: Top 5 latest performances
Tamil superstar Dhanush needs no introduction. Be it Kollywood, Bollywood or now even Hollywood, the actor enjoys an unrivalled fan base across the world. He has given some tremendous solo hits, including 'Maaran', 'Karnan', and 'Asuran', among others. The 'Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir' and, more recently, 'The Gray Man' marked Dhanush's debut in the Hollywood film industry.
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Tamil superstar Dhanush needs no introduction. Be it Kollywood, Bollywood or now even Hollywood, the actor enjoys an unrivalled fan base across the world. He has given some tremendous solo hits, including 'Maaran', 'Karnan', and 'Asuran', among others. The 'Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir' and, more recently, 'The Gray Man' marked Dhanush's debut in the Hollywood film industry. Dhanush has also put on some notable performances over the years, winning several honours, including the Best Actor prize at the National Film Awards for 'Asuran' in 2019. As the actor turned 39 today, let's take a look at some of his latest movies:
THE GRAY MAN (2022) The Netflix-exclusive Hollywood action thriller starred Dhanush in a minor but crucial role. Together with Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas, the actor gave some intense action performances. 'The Gray Man', which was directed by the Russo Brothers, was also Dhanush's breakout performance in a Hollywood production.
MAARAN (2022) Dhanush plays the brave investigative journalist 'Maaran' in this Karthick Naren film, which was released on Disney plus Hotstar on March 11. Malavika Mohanan, Samuthirakani, and Smruthi Venkat also starred in the film, and Ramki, Mahendran, and Krishnakumar Balasubramanian played supporting roles.
ATRANGI RE (2021) After the 2013 hit 'Raanjhanaa', the film was Dhanush and Aanand L Rai's second collaboration. Dhanush portrayed a Tamil doctor in 'Atrangi Re' who was tricked into marrying Sara Ali Khan's Bihar-born character. The story of Sara's childhood trauma and how it affects her mental health as an adult is told in the film. The movie also stars Akshay in a pivotal role.
KARNAN (2021) 'Karnan', another political-action drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj, had the impression that it was made specifically to showcase Dhanush's acting abilities. 'Karnan' is a character that represents a leader and a saviour, similar to Kamal Haasan's Nayagan. According to reports, the movie is also based on the 1995 Kondiyankulam Caste Violence. Dhanush's portrayal of Karnan, given the level of sensuality the film deals with, was what made the message clear.
ASURAN (2019) South actor Dhanush received the Best Actor Award for his role in 'Asuran', which also won the Best Tamil Film award. It's a period action drama film written and directed by Vetrimaaran, based on Poomani's novel 'Vekkai'. The film's plot was influenced by the real-life Kilvenmani massacre that occurred in 1968.audience upon the release of the flick.
RAANJHANAA (2013) 'Raanjhanaa', helmed by Rai in 2013, was a remarkable hit in Sonam Kapoor's acting career. And it was the debut movie of Dhanush in the Bollywood industry. A fresh pair on-screen, the duo's chemistry was appreciated by the audience upon the release of the flick. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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TN's Nehru stadium dazzles, Modi gets gets warm welcome
The Nehru Indoor Stadium here sparkled with classy lighting, and a sense of excitement was palpable during the inaugural event for the 44th Chess Olympiad.The sprawling arena in downtown Chennai was buzzing with fresh ideas represented in the form of elegant decor with the undercurrent being the nerve-wracking game of chess.On his arrival here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm welcome with performances by musicians and percussionists all along the route he took by road to reach the venue, the Nehru stadium.
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The Nehru Indoor Stadium here sparkled with classy lighting, and a sense of excitement was palpable during the inaugural event for the 44th Chess Olympiad.
The sprawling arena in downtown Chennai was buzzing with fresh ideas represented in the form of elegant decor with the undercurrent being the nerve-wracking game of chess.
On his arrival here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm welcome with performances by musicians and percussionists all along the route he took by road to reach the venue, the Nehru stadium. Modi sported a shawl with a chessboard designed border.
BJP's Tamil Nadu unit's art and culture wing organised music and traditional dances to welcome Modi. Petals were showered on Modi's car by enthusiastic supporters, who gathered on both sides of the road while he was on his way to the stadium from INS Adyar. The Prime Minister took a chopper from the airport to reach the Naval helipad near the Marina beach. 'Vanakkam Modi' (Greetings, Modi) trended on Twitter here. In the stadium, sand artist Sarvam Patel created magic with his skill by interspersing ancient Mamallapuram shore temple, the game of chess and the host nation India, besides that of Prime Minister Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. The FIDE 44th Chess Olympaid commences on July 28 and ends on August 10. The classy lighting displayed multiple colours everywhere and the magic of light embossed on the foreground a grand, big chessboard and the flags of participating countries. The stadium's dais was decked with king-sized brightly coloured chess pieces of king, bishop, rook, queen, knight and the pawns. A special dance-song ''Vanakkam Chennai, Vanakkam Chess'', was screened. An audio visual on the theme of sand-sculpting captured the game of chess to be played in Tamil Nadu's historic sea port town of Mamallapuram. With an orchestra playing pulsating music, teams from dozens of countries including Japan, China, Australia, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Austria, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, and Barbados were welcomed to unceasing rounds of applause in the stadium. 'Jai Ho' was among the Indian instrumental music played while 'Vande Mataram' was rendered.
All the eight forms of Indian classical dance, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchupudi, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Manipuri, Sattriya and Bharathanatyam were performed. People who gathered for the inaugural also reveled in the musical treat of Chennai based musician Lydian Nadhaswaram. FIDE anthem was played and a pledge was taken by participants. Top actor Rajinikanth was among the star invitees who were present.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Sanjay Dutt extends support to Shamshera, Ranbir after film fails to perform; see what he has to say
Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Shamshera' failed to meet people's expectations as far as the film's box office performance is concerned. As the film couldn't perform well in cinemas and amid a lot of backlashes and trolling, Sanjay Dutt has come to the fore and extended support to the film and director Karan Malhotra.
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Ranbir Kapoor-Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Shamshera' failed to meet people's expectations as far as the film's box office performance is concerned. As the film couldn't perform well in cinemas and amid a lot of backlashes and trolling, Sanjay Dutt has come to the fore and extended support to the film and director Karan Malhotra. "Shamshera will find its tribe someday but until it does, I stand resolute with the film, the memories we created, the bond we shared, the laughs we had, the hardships we went through," wrote Sanjay in a long note he posted on Twitter.
Sanjay addressed all the hatred directed toward Ranbir Kapoor also. Here's what he wrote, "It's a movie made up of blood, sweat, and tears. It's a dream that we brought on screen. Movies are made for the audience to relish. And every movie finds its viewers, sooner or later. Shamshera found a lot of people hating on it; some of the hate came from people who didn't even watch it. I find it horrible that people don't respect the hard work we all put in." He added, "It pains to see how people are so eager to spew hatred on the work of one of the most hardworking and talented actors of our times. Art and our commitment to it transcend the hate coming our way. The love we feel for the film and its people goes beyond everything that's being said." He also expressed gratitude towards Karan Malhotra and said that he's like family to him. He wrote, "Karan is like family and success or failure aside, it will always be an honour to work with him. I stand by him always."
Prior to 'Shamshera', Karan Malhotra directed Sanjay Dutt in 2012 film 'Agneepath'. He signed off by quoting the famous song-- "Baaki kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna!"
Talking about the film's box office performance, 'Shamshera' was made on a massive budget of Rs 150 crore. However, it could only collect Rs 36 crore at the box office according to statistics until Tuesday. (ANI)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares take a breather after Fed rally, dollar slides on yen
"Everybody is somewhere on the spectrum." The futures market still has 100 bps of further tightening priced in by year-end, but also implies around 50 bps of rate cuts over 2023. Just the hint of a less aggressive Fed left MSCI's 47-country index of world shares up 0.3% and firmly on course for its first back-to-back run of weekly gains since March.
World shares consolidated a six-week high on Thursday as investors scented a possible slowdown in the pace of U.S. rate hikes, a shift in tone that comforted bond markets but sent the dollar to a three-week low against the yen. Europe gained as record-busting $11.5 billion profits from oil giant Shell sent commodity stocks soaring, although momentum faded on data showing euro zone consumer confidence slumping as inflation and the Ukraine war rage.
Eyebrows were raised too as China appeared to abandon mentions of specific growth targets for this year, stating instead that it would "strive to achieve the best possible results". Wall Street futures were down with U.S. GDP figures due shortly. U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak to Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later on Thursday while tech giants Apple and Amazon are both set to report results.
The Federal Reserve surprised no one by lifting rates 75 basis points to 2.25%-2.50% on Wednesday but did alter its statement to cite some softening in recent data. Fed Chair Jerome Powell sounded suitably hawkish on curbing inflation in his news conference, but also dropped guidance on the size of the next rate rise and noted that "at some point" it would be appropriate to slow down.
"There was a pretty convincing risk-on reaction from the market to the Fed, but whether that can continue remains to be seen," said Abrdn investment director James Athey. The reality was, he added, that if the U.S. central bank does slow its rate hikes it would only be because the economy was struggling, which would not be a good sign.
"The bias is we don't see much more on the upside (in share markets) given that there is a recessionary outlook," Athey said. "Everybody is somewhere on the spectrum." The futures market still has 100 bps of further tightening priced in by year-end but also implies around 50 bps of rate cuts over 2023.
Just the hint of a less aggressive Fed left MSCI's 47-country index of world shares up 0.3% and firmly on course for its first back-to-back run of weekly gains since March. Despite Europe now facing a gas crisis and increasingly likely a recession, according to economists, the STOXX 600 rose as much as 0.5%. The FTSE and DAX both slipped in and out of the red but Italy's FTSE MIB marched 1% higher.
In Asia, Japan's Nikkei had added 0.4% despite a jump in the yen which can often weigh on Tokyo. South Korea climbed 0.8% too although Chinese blue chips closed little changed, having been brightened earlier by reports Beijing was planning more support for China's crisis-hit property sector. APPLE EYED
Wall Street looked set to take a post-Fed breather, with S&P 500 futures 0.2% lower and Nasdaq futures down 0.5%, after the tech-heavy index had enjoyed its biggest daily gain since April 2020 on Wednesday. Shares of several major U.S. tech companies, including Meta Platforms, were down over 5% in pre-market trading as poor quarterly results and outlooks underscored recession fears.
Apple and Amazon, which will both report after trading finishes, have seen a torrid run for their shares this year. Chip maker Qualcomm was already out warning of difficult economic conditions and a slowdown in smartphone demand. Attention will also be focused on U.S. gross domestic product data for the second quarter, due at 1230 GMT. Another negative reading would represent what many consider a "technical" recession, though the United States has its method of deciding those.
Median forecasts are for growth of 0.5%, but the closely watched Atlanta Fed estimate of GDP is for a fall of 1.2%. In bond markets, two-year Treasury yields dipped under 3% after falling in the wake of the Fed meeting.
Although the U.S. yield curve steepened slightly, most of it remained inverted in sign investors believe policy tightening will lead to an economic downturn and lower inflation. Europe's benchmark 10-year German Bund yield also began slipping again, having been on the cusp of 1% in early dealing.
"While central banks are still on track to continue tightening this year, it is increasingly likely that the most rapid pace of rate hikes may be behind us," analysts at JPMorgan said in a note. Others are not so sure. Flavio Carpenzano, investment director at Capital Group, which manages $2.6 trillion worth of assets, said 9% inflation in the United States would remain the main concern for the Fed.
"Combining this with a labor market that remains very tight, it's difficult to envisage the Fed can slow or justify a slower hiking pace." In currencies, the dollar index eased a fraction to 106.260 after losing 0.7% overnight as risk sentiment improved.
It also suffered a rare setback against the Japanese yen, falling 0.7% to 135.56 as some investors decided to book profits on a host of long positions. The euro hovered around $1.0204, having bounced 0.9% overnight, but faces stiff resistance at $1.0278.
The single currency still has an energy crisis to contend with as the IMF warned that a complete cut-off of Russian gas to Europe by year-end may lead to virtually zero economic growth next year. Russia has delivered less gas to Europe this week and warned of further cuts to come, boosting prices for gas and oil globally. A drop in crude inventories and a rebound in gasoline demand in the United States also supported prices.
Brent rose another $1.40 to $108 a barrel, having bounced 2% overnight, while U.S. crude gained $1.50 to $98.73. Spot gold was 0.6% firmer at $1,744 an ounce, having benefited from the dip in the dollar and bond yields.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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KOLKATA WEEKLY TEA COMPARISON
CTC leaf and Orthodox was on the upfront and Darjeeling leaf and Dust teas followed downtrend, he added.A total of 17,42,935 kg of CTC leaf was sold at an increased average price of Rs 246.39 per kg. Dust teas also marked a fall in demand and 7,62,918 kg of different categories was sold at an increased average price of Rs 261.07 per kg as compared to 8,68,520 kg.
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There was a mixed trend in demand for different categories of teas during current Sale-30, a Kolkata Tea Traders Association official said on Thursday. CTC leaf and Orthodox were on the upfront and Darjeeling leaf and Dust teas followed a downtrend, he added.
A total of 17,42,935 kg of CTC leaf was sold at an increased average price of Rs 246.39 per kg. as compared to 16,79,334 kg which was sold at an average price of Rs 237.39 per kg during sale-29. Similarly, the total demand for Orthodox leaves increased from 12,53,503 kg to 12,93,170 kg during this time while the average price remained almost the same.
On the contrary, the demand for Darjeeling leaf reduced to 42,297 kg from 44,232 kg, and the average price reduced to Rs 440.35 per kg from Rs.450.83 per kg. Dust teas also marked a fall in demand and 7,62,918 kg of different categories were sold at an increased average price of Rs 261.07 per kg as compared to 8,68,520 kg. which was sold at an average price of Rs 247.97 per kg during Sale-29.
The total number of buyers for waswere 151 as compared to 164 whereas 121 buyers purchased Orthodox, 69 consumed Darjeeling leaf and 79 buyers were active for Dust teas during a recent sale. The respective figures for these categories were 109,77 and 78 during last week.
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Congo oil blocks auction draws warnings of environmental catastrophe
Licensing rights for 30 oil and gas blocks in the Democratic Republic of Congo went up for auction on Thursday, opening parts of the world's second-biggest rainforest to drilling that could release large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. President Felix Tshisekedi presided over the launch of bidding in the capital Kinshasa at a ceremony whose attendees included representatives from France's TotalEnergies and several domestic companies, according to the hydrocarbons ministry.
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Licensing rights for 30 oil and gas blocks in the Democratic Republic of Congo went up for auction on Thursday, opening parts of the world's second-biggest rainforest to drilling that could release large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere.
President Felix Tshisekedi presided over the launch of bidding in the capital Kinshasa at a ceremony whose attendees included representatives from France's TotalEnergies and several domestic companies, according to the hydrocarbons ministry. "The launch of the tendering process... speaks to our desire to put our resource potential at the service of our country," Tshisekedi said, arguing that fossil fuel development would boost development in one of the world's poorest countries.
"This is in a context where fossil fuels including crude oil and gas are at the center of global issues of peace and stability because of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict," Tshisekedi said modern drilling methods and tight regulation would minimize the ecological impact and denied that Congo was going back on environmental commitments.
But environmental activists said drilling in the designated areas would inevitably have steep environmental consequences. Several of the proposed oil blocks overlap with peatlands, swampy areas that hold billions of tonnes of carbon. Simon Lewis, a leading researcher on Congo's peatlands, estimated this month that drilling in the blocks proposed by the government could release up to 5.8 billion tonnes of carbon, more than 14% of the world's total greenhouse gas emissions in 2021.
"In a zone where there are peatlands, any industrial exploitation means the explosion of a carbon bomb," said Irène Wabiwa Betoko, who leads Greenpeace's Congo Basin project. Two of the other oil blocks overlap with Virunga National Park, a sanctuary for endangered mountain gorillas on the borders of Rwanda and Uganda.
COMBINATION OF RISKS Hydrocarbons Minister Didier Budimbu said bids to participate in production-sharing contracts with the government would be accepted over the next six months for oil blocks and three months for gas blocks.
Asked on Tuesday whether Congo might forego drilling in exchange for compensation from richer countries, presidential adviser Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu was skeptical. He cited the example of Ecuador, which requested $3.6 billion in 2007 to offset revenue lost by not drilling in its Yasuni National Park. The initiative was scrapped in 2013 after it brought in less than 4% of the requested amount. Drilling began three years later.
In addition to 27 oil blocks, the rights to extract methane gas from three blocks in Lake Kivu are up for auction. Vincent Rouget, the Africa director at Control Risks, a London-based consultancy, said Congo's government was hoping to take advantage of high oil prices and fresh Western interest in alternatives to Russian fuel.
"But the combination of environmental risks, regulatory uncertainty in the sector, the huge logistical challenges of highly remote exploration, and on top of it all Congo's higher political risk premium, will likely make many majors unwilling to commit," Rouget said. Previous efforts by Congolese governments to boost output beyond the roughly 25,000 barrels per day it has long produced along its Atlantic coast have run into these same challenges.
A spokesperson for TotalEnergies did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It was not clear if it or any other oil majors planned to submit bids. Tshisekedi's government says Congo has 22 billion barrels of crude reserves and it is targeting production of 200,000 barrels per day.
But even if the investment does pour in, critics say there is no guarantee it will benefit the Congolese people. Congo is already a mining powerhouse, producing large amounts of copper, cobalt, gold, and diamonds, yet it remains deeply impoverished, due largely to corruption and misgovernance.
Two of the blocks on auction near Lake Albert in the east were stripped from Israeli investor Dan Gertler last year. Gertler is under U.S. sanctions for alleged corruption in Congo's mining sector. He denies any wrongdoing. Gertler was in attendance at Thursday's ceremony, a Reuters reporter said.
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Public comments on Fiscal Policy in pre-budget consultation process
The Treasury said all submissions would be published on the Vulekamali budget data portal.
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The National Treasury has invited the public to make comments on the country's Fiscal Policy in its pre-budget consultation process.
South Africa is one of five pilot countries that are participating in the Fiscal Openness Accelerator Project (FOA) that was launched in 2019 by the International Budget Partnership (IBP) and the Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency (GIFT).
In a statement on Thursday, the Treasury said the project's overall objective is to build the technical capacity of selected governments, enhance fiscal transparency and to support the implementation of a public participation pilot in the national budget cycle.
"This is the second and final year of the FOA pilot and a slightly different approach will be taken. This year, we will focus on written submissions on a broad range of themes.
"An online platform will be provided for respondents to discuss and debate issues raised in the submissions. The written inputs will be analysed and the recommendations will be shared with Medium-Term Expenditure Committee (MTEC)."
The Treasury said all submissions would be published on the Vulekamali budget data portal.
"The lessons drawn from the two-year pilot will be used for future developments of public participation in the budget process," it said.
Submissions of a maximum of ten pages, including an abstract and a conclusion with specific recommendations, should be emailed to FOAsubmissions@treasury.gov.za by 19 August 2022.
Guiding themes:
(a) Fiscal policy (debt management, budget deficit)
(b) Cross cutting (climate change financing, gender responsive budgeting)
(c) Topical Issues
· Unemployment
· Social security funding
· Energy choices and fiscal subsidies
· Safety and crime
· Health
· Food security
The department urged the public to complete the biographical and contact information when submitting, so that it could be contacted.
Written submissions can be submitted on one or more themes by 19 August 2022 to FOAsubmissions@treasury.gov.za .
"Citizens without access to emails can drop off their clearly written submissions at the National and Provincial Treasury offices.
"The National Treasury is responsible for Fiscal Policy. Therefore, public consultation is not intended to inform sector policy priorities as this goes beyond the mandate of the National Treasury, which is to ensure transparency, accountability and sound financial controls in the management of public finances," it said.
(With Inputs from South African Government Press Release)
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IOC to invest Rs 564 crore in West Bengal in FY’23
Plans are there to increase the number by another two in the city and 10 more in the state during 2022-23.The CNG is sourced from IOCs joint venture with Adani, he added.The official said with the increased demand for CNG and electric vehicles EVs, the oil marketing PSU is taking these factors into consideration in its growth plans for the next five years.
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State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will invest around Rs 564 crore in various projects in West Bengal this fiscal. Executive director and state head of West Bengal sales office (WBSO) Pritish Bharat told reporters here that the projects are catalytic dewaxing plant at Haldia, augmentation of Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur pipeline, and crude pipeline in Haldia.
Of them, Haldia projects will attract Rs 240 crore.
IOC will also commission a new LPG bottling plant at Kharagpur at a cost of Rs 208 crore, taking its total number to six in the state.
Bharat said the company presently has four CNG pumps in Kolkata and 19 in West Bengal. Plans are there to increase the number by another two in the city and 10 more in the state during 2022-23.
The CNG is sourced from IOC's joint venture with Adani, he added.
The official said with the increased demand for CNG and electric vehicles (EVs), the oil marketing PSU is taking these factors into consideration in its growth plans for the next five years. IOC now has 100 EV charging stations across the state.
Bharat said the IOC has a market share of 52 percent in the retail petrol and diesel and 60 percent in the LPG segment.
The company has seven bulk storage tanks for petrol and diesel at Howrah, Durgapur, Haldia (two), Malda, Siliguri and Budge Budge.
Bharat said the demand for petrol and diesel has seen a surge in West Bengal in the current fiscal.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Delhi children to form world's largest tricolour on Aug 4: CM Kejriwal
Today, we all have to come together again to make India the greatest country in the world, he said.He emphasised that it has to be a collective effort and expressed confidence that the days of India becoming the best country in the world are not far.Can India lead the world, some people ask me
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Around 50,000 children from Delhi government schools will come together seeking to create a world record of making the largest layout of the tricolour on August 4, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday.
In an online briefing, Kejriwal lamented that several nations have witnessed rapid growth and surpassed India in the last 75 years.
The programme will be held at Burari Grounds here.
''The Lord has blessed India with an abundance of rivers, mineral ores, mountains, herbs, crops, oceans and seas. Indians are the smartest and most hard working in the world, yet why do we lag behind?'' he said.
''If we leave the country at the mercy of these leaders and their parties, then we'll stay behind the world for another 75 years,'' he added.
Kejriwal urged ''130 crore Indians'' to come together and take a pledge to make the country the greatest and the strongest in the world.
''Seventy-five years ago, when the whole country came together, we drove the British out. Today, we all have to come together again to make India the greatest country in the world,'' he said.
He emphasised that it has to be a collective effort and expressed confidence that the days of India becoming the ''best country'' in the world are not far.
''Can India lead the world, some people ask me? Why not, is how I respond. I need to ask everyone, what do you think? why can't India rise to become the world's greatest country? ''But to accomplish this, we must all work together,'' he stressed.
He said the participation of entrepreneurs, farmers, industrialists, labourers, members of the service class, doctors, engineers, and lawyers is needed to realise the dream.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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LFP Battery Breakthrough, a Sustainable Innovation in Electric Vehicles that could Make it to Market Soon: Benling India
Gurugram, Haryana, India NewsVoir The most likely innovation in Indian Electric vehicles looks like it will be in-market soon, is linked to fast-charging batteries, i.e., LFP or Lithium iron phosphate, which charges 80 percent in just about 15 minutes. As per industry experts, LFP will be the dominant battery chemistry over nickel manganese cobalt NMC by 2028, in a global market of demand exceeding 3,000GWh by 2030.
Gurugram, Haryana, India (NewsVoir) The most likely innovation in Indian Electric vehicles looks like it will be in-market soon, is linked to fast-charging batteries, i.e., LFP or Lithium iron phosphate, which charges 80 percent in just about 15 minutes. Nearly 80% of lithium-ion battery demand comes from the Electric Vehicle market. Last year, LFP outsold NMC among batteries, sold by major Battery manufacturers globally. The market share is growing through the year: of 100GWh of lithium batteries used for EVs and Energy Storage systems, 44% were NMC and the majority of the remainder LFP. As per industry experts, LFP will be the dominant battery chemistry over nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) by 2028, in a global market of demand exceeding 3,000GWh by 2030. This LFP battery technology breakthrough will spread across India in the next 24 months. Benling India, a 'Make in India' dedicated E2W manufacturing company based out of Gurugram, outlines the importance of LFP Batteries in Electric two-wheeler segment with key concerns in Electric Mobility. The EV automaker is transitioning towards LFP batteries for its entire E2W range within 2022. The root of its LFP battery technology stems from its parent company, which produces and supplies LFP batteries in 84 countries, and has a production capacity of 1 lack units annually. Mr. Amit Kumar, CEO & ED, Benling India shares an expert perspective. Safety advantages, long lifecycle, and lower costs have led EV makers to accept the trade-off of lower energy density in adopting LFP batteries. Also, the zero-emissions transport policies rolled out in response to rising fuel costs are ‘causing demand for lithium-ion batteries to skyrocket’. The comprehensive shift in actual battery chemistries is building at scale with new demand, more investments, perhaps innovations in manufacturing itself, and multiple regulatory hurdles to cross. LFP Battery is the answer to Electric Mobility in India. Its advantages make it an attractive option in power and energy applications over the more mature market technology of traditional NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) batteries. Both are Lithium Batteries, but they are very different in their constitution. The nickel and cobalt metals, as critical raw materials for NMC batteries, have met difficulties recently. Nickel supply has been affected by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, while cobalt, due to flooding in South Africa that led to the suspension of the Durban port, is challenged by potential global cobalt supply chain disruption. But LFP supply chain is more stable compared with NMC batteries. And coupled with lower cost, LFP battery has become the star of the EV market globally. A lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery is a lithium-ion battery using lithium iron phosphate as the cathode material. Thus, by doing away with cobalt, it makes products that much more sustainable. In terms of performance, it can charge and discharge at high speeds compared to other types of batteries. Additionally, it has several distinctive features, such as a low discharge rate, less heating, and a higher number of charge cycles. Moreover, LFP batteries are environmentally safe and structurally stable. The chemistry of the battery saves it from thermal runaway, and hence it is safe for home use. With all those merits, the adoption of LFP batteries has gained traction. A battery that is a bit larger than the current NCM batteries can still be cheaper. LFP batteries are heavier and need more room, but the battery space is big enough for a standard long-range battery. The LFP offers efficient heat dissipation for better thermal stability, especially during quick acceleration and long rides. The battery pack must provide high-temperature resistance given India's tropical weather conditions. Other advantages include • Improving electronic components' stability.
• Providing a better acceleration experience.
• A better slope climbing ability.
• No active maintenance. In the face of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality strategies, LFP batteries will become increasingly important in the electric vehicle market and will also likely play a role in the energy storage market. It can be reasonably predicted that the LFP battery will have massive potential shortly. Supply chain issues besetting the battery market are not likely to ease during 2022, particularly with EV demand rising in reaction to the rising price of oil and the ongoing raw materials commodity crunch. Nonetheless, many more new plants for battery manufacturing are expected soon. Battery technology has also been evolving, throughout history, in the desire to make it more efficient, robust, dependable, and sustainable. The lithium-ion batteries-saga is as old as the 1970s and is still improvising. However, a big complaint from industry analysts is the slow transfer of these innovations from the lab to the market. For them, innovation is not worthwhile until it hits the market and makes a real difference in price, efficiency, safety, or all three. For more information, please visit www.benlingindia.com.
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Received 'quite a number of bids' for Sterlite Copper unit: Vedanta CEO
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Diversified natural resources company Vedanta on Thursday said it has received ''quite several bids'' for its Sterlite Copper unit at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu and is in the process of evaluating them.
Vedanta has put on sale its Sterlite copper smelting plant which has been closed since 2018 following the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's order over environmental concerns.
Talking to PTI over the phone, Vedanta's chief executive Officer Sunil Duggal said that the company had received ''quite several bids'' which are being evaluated and added that the ''response has been quite good from the market''.
Duggal refused to divulge the name of the companies which have shown interest in the plant, saying that it is ''a bit confidential and we are in the process of evaluation''.
The atmosphere, he said, is building up at the state level and more people are advocating for the reopening of the plant.
''Since this was more of a social issue and not an environmental issue related to the organization, we may get favorable court orders. We are looking at all the options but we are more excited about the option of reopening and getting a favorable court order,'' he explained.
In an advertisement published in newspapers last month, Vedanta in conjunction with Axis Capital invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the ''sale of the state-of-art smelter and refining complex'' situated at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu.
The company had sought initial bids, called an Expression of Interest (EoI), for the plant having capacity to produce 4,00,000 tonnes a year by July 4.
The plant was shut after 13 people were killed in a police firing on protestors agitating against alleged pollution by the unit. The Tamil Nadu government had ordered the permanent closure of the unit in May 2018.
The company had also moved the Supreme Court seeking permission to reopen the plant, but the apex court has so far not given a clear go-ahead.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Access Ready covers The First Black Journalist With A Disability In The United States Makes History
PINELLAS PARK, Fla., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Ready Reporter Issue 28 -The Reporter Newsletter is a service of Access Ready Inc. which is a nonprofit cross disability advocacy organization promoting a policy of inclusion and accessibility across information technology through education and best practices. The Board of Directors of Access Ready has deemed inaccessible information technology to be a clear, growing, and present danger to the civic, economic, and social welfare of people with disabilities.
BIG STORY
The First Black Journalist with A Disability in The United States Makes History
New Jersey's very own Steven McCoy has made history, knocking down barriers as the first Black journalist that is both blind and deaf. McCoy took to Instagram to thank Hollywood Unlocked for the interview by reposting the picture of being the first Black, blind, and deaf journalist. His caption stated: Thank you @hollywoodunlocked, you guys were great! The disabled journalist has a show called session with Steven and is the founder of Spoken Entertainment, a platform on YouTube to interview people in the media. Read More
BUSINESS ACCESSIBILITY
Uber Commits to Changes and Pays Millions to Resolve Justice Department Lawsuit for Overcharging People with Disabilities
The Department of Justice filed in court today a multi-million-dollar settlement agreement with Uber Technologies Inc. (Uber) to resolve a lawsuit alleging that Uber violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the agreement, Uber will offer several million dollars in compensation to more than 65,000 Uber users who were charged discriminatory fees due to disability. Read More
CURRENT LEGAL ACTIONS
Final Approval Granted to $112,500 Juice Company Website Access Class Settlement
A federal judge in California on June 23 granted final approval of a class settlement providing injunctive and monetary relief in a lawsuit accusing a juice company of failing to offer a website accessible to those with visual impairments (Valerie Brooks, et al. v. Pressed Juicery, Inc., et al., No. 19-1687, E.D. Calif.). U.S. Judge Troy L. Nunley of the Eastern District of California wrote in his order that defendant Pressed Juicery Inc. will have 18 months to carrying out the steps outlined in the settlement agreement that will increase accessibility of its website for users with disabilities. Read More
ELECTION ACCESSIBILITY
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Justice Department Secures Agreement with Jefferson County, Kentucky, Officials to Ensure Polling Place Accessibility
The Justice Department has secured an agreement under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the Jefferson County, Kentucky, Board of Elections to ensure that the Boards polling places are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The department identified architectural barriers at numerous polling places after it reviewed the Jefferson County Boards voting program for compliance with the ADA. These barriers included inaccessible parking, ramps that were too steep, walkways that had steep cross slopes or had gaps and bumps and voting machines that could not be accessed by voters with mobility disabilities. Read More
GOVERNMENT SPOTLIGHT
Godspeed If You're Forced to Use These Hideous Federal Websites
Anyone who spent any time on the internet in the days pre-Facebook might remember bland, white webpages, tiny font, and links upon links upon links like a black hole slowly sucking you into the great whirlpool expanse of incomprehensible electronic morass. The standards have improved since then, or at least they have for most sites. Government websites have long been notorious for lagging behind the rest of the world in both usability and appearance. Read More
HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY
Many Try to Return to Normal from Covid, But Disabled People Face a Different Reality
Beth Kenny is immunocompromised but found a routine that worked for their family during the pandemic, leaning into safe protocols to protect themselves from COVID-19. Kenny's wife could pick up the groceries, and social distancing measures and vaccines allowed their family to do activities together outside safely. And the precautions helped Kenny's wife safely ride the bus and go to the library with their child without putting their family's health at risk. Read More
TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT
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St. Vincent is about as accomplished as musicians come. She’s won Grammys, had a top-10 album with Masseduction, earned critical acclaim, and the list goes on. One thing she hasn’t yet managed to do, though, is perform the National Anthem at a Dallas Cowboys game, despite her popularity, the fact that she’s from Dallas, and the fact that she’s tried multiple times to book that gig.
Well, Annie Clark is currently in the middle of a residency sitting in with The Late Show house band and on last night’s episode, Stephen Colbert threw his weight behind the campaign to get Clark to play “The Star-Spangled Banner” at AT&T Stadium.
During the show, Colbert took a few minutes to chat with Clark, noting that she’s from Dallas. She said she gets back to the city often because she has family there, and that there’s a bit of a “sibling rivalry” between Dallas and Austin. Eventually the conversation got to the Cowboys, with Clark noting she last followed the team in 1994. Colbert asked if she had ever sung the National Anthem at a Cowboys game and she answered, “No, but I’ve been trying to,” adding, “They have never taken me up on my offer.”
That got a sympathetic reaction from the crowd, so Colbert looked right down the barrel of the camera and addressed the NFL team directly, saying, “Cowboys: You’re passing up an enormous opportunity here. You can save money because she can accompany herself on the guitar, and if you don’t let her do this, she’s going to go off and sing the National Anthem for whatever Austin’s football team is.”
Check out the segment above.
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Delhi children to form world's largest tricolour on Aug 4: CM Kejriwal
Today, we all have to come together again to make India the greatest country in the world, he said.He emphasised that it has to be a collective effort and expressed confidence that the days of India becoming the best country in the world are not far.Can India lead the world, some people ask me
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Thousands of children will come together seeking to create a world record of making the largest layout of the tricolor on August 4, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday.
In an online briefing, Kejriwal lamented that several nations have witnessed rapid growth and surpassed India in the last 75 years.
According to an official, around 50,000 children from Delhi government schools is likely to participate if will be held at the Burari Grounds here.
''The Lord has blessed India with an abundance of rivers, mineral ores, mountains, herbs, crops, oceans, and seas. Indians are the smartest and most hard working in the world, yet why do we lag?'' he said.
''If we leave the country at the mercy of these leaders and their parties, then we'll stay behind the world for another 75 years,'' he added.
Kejriwal urged ''130 crore Indians'' to come together and take a pledge to make the country the greatest and the strongest in the world.
''Seventy-five years ago, when the whole country came together, we drove the British out. Today, we all have to come together again to make India the greatest country in the world,'' he said.
He emphasized that it has to be a collective effort and expressed confidence that the days of India becoming the ''best country'' in the world are not far.
''Can India lead the world, some people ask me? Why not, is how I respond. I need to ask everyone, what do you think? why can't India rise to become the world's greatest country? ''But to accomplish this, we must all work together,'' he stressed.
He said the participation of entrepreneurs, farmers, industrialists, laborers, members of the service class, doctors, engineers, and lawyers is needed to realize the dream.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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LIMASSOL, Cyprus , July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdTech Holding, an innovation lab focused on creating vibrant startup ecosystems in the marketing industry, has joined TechIsland, the IT association, to transform Cyprus into a global technological hub.
Let's dive in deeper and analyze what this means for Cyprus' economic growth potential as well as the advertising and marketing technology industry as a whole.
AdTech is the newest member of TechIsland, a non-profit association of leading innovators that are looking to create a technology and business haven for tech companies and SMEs on the marvelous island of Cyprus.
This will allow AdTech to directly contribute to TechIsland's long-term goals. These include the betterment of conditions for SMEs in this sector, accelerated adoption of entrepreneurial education in the technology community, and the creation of a strong professional network in Cyprus.
TechIsland was born after a transcendent coalition of groundbreaking entrepreneurs created a vision for what the future of Cyprus could be if certain key areas were improved.
The result has been nothing but stellar - almost 180 technology companies employing almost 13500+ individuals, all of which are part of TechIsland and are, therefore, looking to transform Cyprus into one of the world's innovation capitals.
Known for its plethora of cutting-edge projects, the AdTech company has spent the last decade gestating and bringing to life some of the brightest additions to the AdTech and MarTech world.
"I want to thank TechIsland on behalf of the entire AdTech family, this is a very exciting time for everyone involved in our projects including myself," said Alex Vasekin, Chief Executive Officer at AdTech Holding.
"We are very proud and thrilled to join the TechIsland association. Our objective is to share technologies, experience, and ideas, as well as to learn and get inspired by TechIsland members."
AdTech is responsible for developing a wide range of projects in the digital advertising and marketing technology industry.
PropellerAds is a leading multi-award-winning advertising platform that provides high-quality traffic and innovative advertising technologies.
Notix has become one of the best audience engagement and re-engagement tools for both desktop and mobile devices.
Adex can help you block invalid traffic such as bots and fraudulent connections through real-time reports that give you more control over your campaigns.
An affiliate network specializing solely in CPA offers, Zeydoo has become one of the top places for affiliates to find the best offers.
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Some like it hot, but everyone loves Netflix releasing the first trailer for Blonde, director Andrew Dominik’s biopic about Marilyn Monroe starring Ana de Armas (who looks the part) as the Hollywood legend. The NC-17 film is “like Citizen Kane and Raging Bull had a baby daughter,” Dominik said, and “a movie for all the unloved children of the world.”
You can judge for yourself in the black-and-white trailer above.
Blonde is based on the 2000 biography of the same name from author Joyce Carol Oates, who saw a rough cut of the film and called it “startling, brilliant, very disturbing & [perhaps most surprisingly] an utterly ‘feminist’ interpretation… not sure that any male director has ever achieved anything this.” Here’s the official plot synopsis:
From director Andrew Dominik, and based on the bestselling novel by Joyce Carol Oates, Blonde boldly reimagines the complicated life of icon Marilyn Monroe. Blurring the lines of fact and fiction, the film artfully explores the tension between her public and private life.
Blonde, which also stars Adrien Brody as Arthur Miller, Bobby Cannavale as Joe DiMaggio, and Julianne Nicholson as Gladys Pearl Baker, and The Adventures of Pete & Pete legend Toby Huss as Allan “Whitey” Snyder, will premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival before hitting Netflix on September 23.
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AI Startup EarthDefine Helps Telecom Companies Develop More Robust 5G Networks and P&C Insurers Boost Underwriting Accuracy by Expanding its 3D Building Footprint Database to Over 183 Million Structures Across the U.S.
"EarthDefine's Latest Release Adds Over 27 Million New Commercial and Residential 3D Building Footprints Allowing Telecommunications Companies to Develop More Precise 5G Networks and Help P&C Insurers Assess and Price Risk with More Precision"
REDMOND, Wash., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthDefine, a provider of high-resolution spatial data, today announced it has added over 27 million new commercial and residential structures to its 3D building footprint database. EarthDefine's latest update brings its total building footprint count to over 183 million commercial and residential structures across the Continental United States.
Unlike traditional 30-meter clutter data used to model radio frequency propagation, EarthDefine's 3D building footprint and tree data provides much greater detail through AI powered extraction from 60-centimeter resolution aerial imagery. Telecommunications providers can use this granular data to find the best locations to install small antenna systems by identifying trees and buildings which may block high frequency signals (often referred to as millimeter waves or high-band 5G signals).
Insurance companies will also benefit from EarthDefine's latest update by being able to geocode more addresses to a property's rooftop during the underwriting process. This enhanced geocoding accuracy will enable underwriters to assess and price wildfire, flood, hurricane, and other natural hazard perils with much more precision.
Along with identifying primary and secondary structures for a given address, EarthDefine's 3D building footprints will also return the following information about buildings & properties:
- Mean and max heights of buildings and objects (e.g., trees, antennas, etc.)
- Lowest, mean, and highest ground elevation around buildings
- Estimated number of stories, square feet, building volume and much more
EarthDefine's 3D building footprints are derived from a combination of Lidar (used to identify structures hidden by trees and assign building heights) and state-of-the-art deep neural networks to analyze aerial imagery. This AI-based approach is highly accurate (98% accuracy) and allows EarthDefine to continually grow its 3D building footprint database to provide an updated snapshot of commercial and residential properties.
"One of the main benefits of EarthDefine's 3D building footprints is that it can provide telecommunications and insurance companies with different perspectives of an area to help them make better location-based decisions," explained Vikalpa Jetly, CEO, EarthDefine. "For example, insurance companies can see how flood, wildfire, storm surge, or other natural hazard peril impacts a commercial or residential structure from the ground level. On the other hand, telecom companies can perform line of sight analysis across large geographies to optimize their network coverage and accurately model how buildings and trees potentially impact their 5G development" said Jetly.
EarthDefine's 3D building footprints and building characteristics can be licensed nationwide or for smaller areas. For more information or to request a free trial, contact Vikalpa Jetly, CEO, EarthDefine at [email protected] or 1.800.579.5916.
EarthDefine is focused on transforming earth sensor data into consumable geospatial information products for numerous applications in insurance, telecommunications, and government sectors. EarthDefine deploys image processing workflows that exploit advancements in computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) to extract ground cover information from aerial imagery and other sensor data. For more information, please visit: www.earthdefine.com
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Spain's govt wants windfall tax on banks, energy companies
Spains Socialist-led coalition government wants large energy companies and banks to pay a windfall tax, which officials hope will yield around 7 billion euros dollars over two years.The government delivered its proposal to parliament Thursday. The government hopes that will raise 4 billion euros dollars.Financial institutions are expected to provide 3 billion euros through a 4.8 tax on their net interest and customer fees.
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Spain's Socialist-led coalition government wants large energy companies and banks to pay a windfall tax, which officials hope will yield around 7 billion euros (dollars) over two years.
The government delivered its proposal to parliament Thursday. A debate and vote by lawmakers were scheduled for after their summer recess.
Officials say the tax would apply to about 20 major corporations that would be prohibited from passing on the cost to customers. Under the government's proposal, watchdog bodies would monitor the companies for compliance.
Britain and Italy have adopted similar windfall taxes. Energy companies have seen bumper profits as prices of oil and natural gas soared in the wake of Russia's war in Ukraine.
The Spanish government said proceeds from its tax would help pay for measures to alleviate a cost of living crisis, including high energy bills.
The proposal calls for energy companies with more than 1 billion euros (dollars) in revenue in 2019 to pay an additional 1.2% in tax on revenue this year and next. The government hopes that will raise 4 billion euros (dollars).
Financial institutions are expected to provide 3 billion euros through a 4.8% tax on their net interest and customs fees.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Amberdata to Deliver Comprehensive Data on Avalanche to Institutional Market Participants
Amberdata's institutional-grade platform will provide granular data on Avalanche, including key insights into DeFi
MIAMI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amberdata, the leading provider of digital asset data and insights, will be adding the Avalanche network to its lineup of supported blockchains. The integration will bring granular, dynamic data on the Avalanche ecosystem to financial institutions that can leverage this data to power research, trading, analytics, and reporting.
In order to deliver data and insights on Avalanche, Amberdata has created a proprietary blockchain network data set built for a range of institutional use cases. This data set provides low-latency access to blockchain transactions, contracts, events, and logs for every digital asset, allowing institutions to analyze and understand the smart contract mechanisms that drive crypto economics.
Amberdata brings its unique approach to DeFi to Avalanche's robust DeFi ecosystem, providing real-time and historical block-by-block events at the wallet, asset, and protocol level. This gives institutional investors direct access to the DeFi data needed to evaluate DeFi protocols, determine how assets and liquidity pools within the protocols are performing, and manage their own holdings.
"Avalanche has attracted a massive number of DeFi projects due to its performance, security, and low cost," said Shawn Douglass, CEO of Amberdata. "Our integration with Avalanche will enable us to provide the most comprehensive, high-fidelity Avalanche network and DeFi data to our institutional customers to support their trading, research, risk management, compliance, and accounting functions."
"Amberdata will shine a light on Avalanche and the vast world of Avalanche DeFi for institutions," said Luigi D'Onorio DeMeo, Head of DeFi at Ava Labs. "As demand for digital assets and DeFi services continues to grow, Amberdata's thoughtful approach will allow institutional investors to more easily understand and adopt Avalanche."
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Avalanche is the fastest smart contracts platform in the blockchain industry, as measured by time-to-finality, and has the most validators securing its activity of any proof-of-stake protocol. Avalanche is blazingly fast, low cost, and green. Any smart contract-enabled application can outperform its competition by deploying on Avalanche. Don't believe it? Try Avalanche today.
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Ghana parliament approves $1.3 bln loan to buy cocoa
Ghana, one of the world's two top cocoa producers with Ivory Coast, borrows money every year to purchase cocoa from farmers. The loan was approved despite efforts to overcome an economic crisis and a nearly $1 billion balance-of-payments deficit.
Ghana's parliament on Thursday approved a $1.3 billion syndicated loan to finance the purchase of cocoa for the 2022-23 season.
The receivable-backed trade finance facility is between the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and a consortium of banks and financial institutions with the government as the guarantor. Ghana, one of the world's two top cocoa producers with Ivory Coast, borrows money every year to purchase cocoa from farmers.
The loan was approved despite efforts to overcome an economic crisis and a nearly $1 billion balance-of-payments deficit. With inflation at 29.8% in June, a debt-to-GDP ratio up to almost 85%, and the cedi currency losing nearly a quarter of its value this year, the government has had to turn to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for help stabilizing the economy.
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Ananta Medicare Preserves and Protects the Most Important Human Values
The Health-Focused Brand Is Committed to Good Health and Quality of Life
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal health care, accessibility of medical treatments, and many other healthcare-related topics are hotly debated in both the United States and many other areas of the world. Whatever the topic of discussion may be, though, quality and speed of care tend to remain at the heart of the issue. That's why Ananta Medicare's mission is so important to the future of healthcare.
Ananta Medicare is composed of a group of companies that are focused on health and wellness. The association has been in existence since 1999 and has developed a robust range of product offerings that address various areas of preventative medicine and wellness.
For example, Ananta operates multiple facilities and offices around the world. These collaborate to create a variety of products that range from herbal remedies and food supplements all the way to stronger medications formulated for more severe conditions. The company also has a vision to improve healthcare culture by working in close collaboration with specialists within the fields of medicine and pharmacy to help guide their future efforts.
Everything that Ananta does is in the name of fulfilling its main priority, which is summed up in its motto, "endless care about your health." Ananta company president, Mr. Pradeep Jain, speaks to this desire, boiling down the mission of his company to two key human values. "The success story of Ananta Medicare is a result of years of hard work of the whole team," says Jain, "All of this is done in the name of two primary human values: good health and high quality of life for the patients that we impact."
Ananta's singular focus on those that it serves, backed by its growing global network and unique in-house formulations, has helped the brand stand out in a crowded marketplace. As the company continues to expand, Jain and the Ananta team look forward to continuing to improve healthcare standards and culture around the world through their focus on preventative, constant care.
About Ananta Medicare: Ananta Medicare Limited was founded in 1999 and consists of a group of companies that specialize in the manufacturing and marketing of high-quality products with natural components. These include generic medicines, food supplements, and cosmetics. The brand has plants in India each dedicated to specific manufacturing needs. It also has offices in the UK, India, and Ukraine. The vision of the company is and always has been to protect and preserve health and increase quality of life. Learn more at anantamedicare.com.
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Mexico to reinforce anti-inflationary plan, president says
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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday he would meet business representatives to reinforce the government's plans to tackle inflation.
Speaking at a regular news conference, Lopez Obrador said he would be meeting with growers and distributors of food later on Thursday to discuss the plans.
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Innovative new simulation solutions and technologies equip visionary design teams with the insights needed to see what others cannot
Key Highlights
- New AI capabilities and simulation technologies deliver insight-driven innovation across every dimension of product design and development
- Open workflows enhance collaboration and increase productivity across engineering disciplines
- GPU solver advances show up to 4x power savings because four GPUs display performance similar to 1,000 CPU cores
PITTSBURGH, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) enables engineering teams to see through complexity and design the next generation of world-changing products. The new capabilities in Ansys 2022 R2 cross the breadth of physics, engineering disciplines, and industries to support the scale and interoperability needed to gain knowledge of real-world product performance.
It's nearly impossible to solve today's complex product design challenges without insight into everything from microscopic defects in semiconductor chips to global operating environments that reach into space. Understanding the interaction of heat, light, sound, structural stress, electromagnetic waves, and embedded software systems is critical to successful product development. Ansys 2022 R2 provides the predictively accurate analysis, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) optimization, and scalable platform needed to tackle tough engineering challenges while meeting tight deadlines.
"Our project was very technology-driven, and despite the challenges inherent in producing a unique relay design, our engineering team was able to develop the ideal component within an extremely tight time frame," said Christian Muller, senior specialist of development for electromechanics at Phoenix Contact. "Without simulation and digital twins, the entire design project would simply not have been possible. However, that is just the beginning. Durability tests are very complex and expensive to perform, so simulating those will enable us to speed up the process even more. Ansys simulations will enable us to get to the exact values that will reduce the engineering time."
Ansys 2022 R2 provides insights that multiple industries can use to meet their goals. For example, Ansys® Granta™ products help engineers factor in material sustainability earlier in the design process. By displaying the latest sustainability data in simulation and computer-aided design (CAD) tools, engineers from multiple industries can gain perspective on material choices as part of their eco-design strategies.
Another example of industry-spanning benefits can be found in optics where new features in Ansys® Speos™ optical simulation software save time by automatically creating the back face of a lens. This helps automotive lighting designers create lenses that achieve specific beam patterns, which also helps the general lighting industry create custom light patterns and control light pollution.
Model-based simulation and digital twins are helping leading organizations transform to embrace streamlined, insight-driven business models. For instance, Ansys® Maxwell® 2022 R2 electromechanical device analysis software provides reduced-order models (ROMs) for induction machines with improved predictive accuracy, which can be used in Ansys® Twin Builder™ for electric vehicle drive system simulations.
"With the increased popularity and complexity of electric vehicles, model-based simulation is critical for evaluating and validating multiple designs," said Takashi Miyamori, director, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba). "Toshiba, in collaboration with Ansys and its Ansys Twin Builder system simulation technology, has developed a new toolkit for design and validation of automotive electrical systems. The Accu-ROM™ (Accurate Reduced-Order Modeling) Toolkit for System Simulation enables high-precision and high-speed system simulation for both electronic circuits and mechanical components, shortening verification times for automotive semiconductors by about 90%."
Ansys 2022 R2 delivers technical innovations that connect physics and disciplines across scales. For example, Ansys® LS-DYNA® is used by leaders in automotive crash, electronics drop tests, airbag deployment, and impact analysis. The new release includes a patent-pending, multi-scale co-simulation capability engineers use to predict solder ball fatigue failure in a printed circuit board (PCB) within a broader macro-scale drop test.
Imagine that same PCB is destined to be used in one satellite in a "mega constellation" that includes hundreds to tens of thousands of satellites. With Ansys STK 2022 R2, engineers can include the satellite collection object within chained calculations to better analyze and understand complex routing options for connecting ground-based assets.
Ansys 2022 R2 allows organizations to build custom workflows for industry-specific applications while extending broad, ease-of-use features that turbocharge an organization. A few examples are listed below.
- A magnetic latching coupling workflow leverages Maxwell and Ansys® Motion™ to improve magnetically attached accessories for tablets and e-readers.
- A noise, vibration, and harshness workflow combines solutions across physics to provide simulation of electric machines with complete electromagnetic, thermal, mechanical stress, sound, and drive cycle analyses.
- Ansys Lumerical helps photonic integrated circuit designers move freely between the Lumerical INTERCONNECT environment and popular design automation tools for integrated circuit layout and manufacturing, while including semiconductor process variations.
- The Ansys® HFSS™ Flex PCB workflow helps engineers set up and solve complex bends within flexible PCB interconnects, improving efficiency and predictive accuracy by including full fidelity electromagnetic coupling effects.
- The capabilities of encrypted HFSS components have been extended to support integrated circuit design flows, enabling engineers who work with foundry technology files to protect sensitive intellectual property.
- Users can now automate processes, build custom workflows, craft customized solutions, and more with PyFluent, the open-source access to Ansys® Fluent®, via the Python programming language.
- A customizable toolbar for Ansys® Mechanical™ add-ons empowers users to access multipurpose workflows quickly and efficiently.
- Electronics reliability PCB component lifetime predictions have been enhanced for customers in the aerospace, high-tech, and automotive industries.
As simulations become larger and more complex, Ansys 2022 R2 empowers users to run large jobs and overcome hardware capacity limitations with HPC and enhanced solver algorithms that take advantage of graphic processor units (GPUs).
In Ansys 2022 R2, the Fluids product line continues to make computational fluids dynamics (CFD) simulations more efficient and sustainable. Results using the Live-GX solver in Fluent show that six high-end GPUs provide the same performance as more than 2,000 CPUs.
The Speos optical solver takes advantage of multi-GPU, multi-node deployments. A single GPU is up to 8x faster than a 32-core CPU machine, and 20 GPUs show similar performance to 5,000 CPU cores. The new capability in Speos enables users to increase the number of rays to boost simulation predictive accuracy, consider weather conditions at night for sensor validation, and simulate any stray light effect.
Ansys 2022 R2 includes two new semiconductor products – Ansys® Totem-SC™ and Ansys® PathFinder-SC™ – for power integrity and electrostatic discharge reliability signoff, respectively. These products use Ansys® SeaScape™, a cloud-optimized, elastic compute platform, to deliver remarkable speed and capacity for the largest designs. Ansys internal testing showed that large simulation runs can complete up to 6x faster with reduced memory.
"Ansys 2022 R2 gives organizations the ability to bring together different perspectives across engineering disciplines to see what competitors miss, to redefine product performance, and open up new areas of innovation within every industry," said Shane Emswiler, senior vice president of products at Ansys. "Ansys 2022 R2 delivers an unprecedented range of new capabilities, performance improvements, and cross-discipline engineering solutions that allow teams to fully understand every dimension of their next generation products."
To learn more about Ansys 2022 R2, please visit: https://www.ansys.com/products/release-highlights.
When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.
Take a leap of certainty … with Ansys.
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Bulgaria outgoing govt secures U.S. LNG gas deliveries
The Balkan country, which has been almost completely dependent on Russian gas, is struggling to ensure gas supplies after Russia's Gazprom cut off deliveries over its refusal to pay in roubles. Petkov said the LNG shipments, agreed with the support of the European Union's executive Commission, could commence if the caretaker government that will be appointed by President Rumen Radev in the coming days confirms the deal and ensures that the tankers can be offloaded at LNG terminals in Greece or Turkey.
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Bulgaria has secured seven cargo shipments of U.S. liquefied gas (LNG) from October to ensure gas inflows in the winter, outgoing Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Thursday, adding the deal still had to be confirmed by the next government by Aug. 19. The Balkan country, which has been almost completely dependent on Russian gas, is struggling to ensure gas supplies after Russia's Gazprom cut off deliveries over its refusal to pay in roubles.
Petkov said the LNG shipments, agreed with the support of the European Union's executive Commission, could commence if the caretaker government that will be appointed by President Rumen Radev in the coming days confirms the deal and ensures that the tankers can be offloaded at LNG terminals in Greece or Turkey. "The contract will be signed today but with the option to be confirmed by August 19," Petkov told reporters, adding that the caretaker government could drop the plan if it found a better offer or was unable to secure capacity at LNG terminals.
"This contract is an important step towards securing natural gas supplies for the winter," he said. Petkov said Bulgaria has already booked capacity for the first shipment in October at the Greek LNG terminal near Athens.
Energy Minister Alexander Nikolov said the deal had been agreed with an U.S. gas producer but declined to name it. He said the price for the first three shipments was linked to Henry Hub prices and would be about $30 cheaper than the LNG gas price in Europe. Bulgaria consumes about 3 billion cubic metres of gas per year, of which over 90% was coming from Russia until May. It currently receives 1 bcm per year from Azerbaijan and also imports gas from gas traders in neighbouring Greece and Romania.
Petkov's coalition government collapsed in a no-confidence vote last month. Attempts by Petkov's party and his allies to form a new government failed, prompting the president to appoint a caretaker government and call a snap election. Political analysts expect the new interim administration to take a softer stance towards Russia which may include efforts to renew Russian gas imports. The agreed deal may complicate such a development.
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The partnership highlights the capabilities of AtData's premier Email Verification solution and Inbox Monster's comprehensive deliverability monitoring platform.
NEWTON, Mass., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AtData, a technology company specializing in first-party data-driven email solutions, and Inbox Monster, an email deliverability monitoring platform, announce a new partnership that provides email marketers a comprehensive suite of solutions to help reach customers' inbox and make the biggest impact.
AtData's SafetoSend® Email Validation solution enables marketers to preserve advertising spend and improve sender reputation by securely catching and correcting invalid and malicious email data. Inbox Monster's deliverability monitoring platform helps marketers reach customer inboxes and maintain excellent deliverability with tools including unlimited event testing, engagement monitoring, pre/post-send analytics, and a dedicated account representative.
The combination of AtData's Email Verification solution and Inbox Monster's deliverability monitoring platform benefits customers by eliminating the risk of damaged sender reputation, maintaining database security, and optimizing email marketing performance across industries.
"Verification and deliverability really do go hand in hand. By teaming up, we can ensure every message makes it to the end customer and has the biggest impact," says Matt McFee, Managing Partner at Inbox Monster. "We're excited to bring this powerful partnership to email marketers."
"This partnership is a great step towards email marketing excellence for both AtData and Inbox Monster customers," said Phil Davis, Chief Business Officer at AtData. "The combination of Email Verification and deliverability insights provides confidence in the health and reach of their database that every marketer should have no matter what size campaign they're sending."
AtData, The Email Address Experts®, is a technology-driven provider of email address solutions that help companies take control of their first party email data collection, accelerate revenue growth, minimize the cost of fraud and drive data-oriented business strategies. Powered by AtData's assets of over 1.5 billion historical email and postal addresses and billions of monthly activity signals, solutions include market-leading Email Verification and hygiene services, Identity Matching, Fraud Prevention and Email Retargeting. For more information, visit AtData.com.
Inbox Monster provides email deliverability and threat monitoring services designed to help email marketers and agencies improve email success. The platform provides custom alerts, rich visualizations and expert deliverability analysis to help marketers land every send. Visit http://www.inboxmonster.com to learn more.
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Athletico continues on growth trajectory with acquisitions of Crossroads Rehabilitation and Action Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
OAK BROOK, Ill., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletico Physical Therapy announced today it will further grow its presence in the Mississippi and Oklahoma markets with the acquisitions of Crossroads Rehabilitation and Action Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. The two acquisitions support Athletico's growth aspirations to expand its impact and serve more patients in communities throughout Northeast Mississippi and Central Oklahoma.
"We are thrilled to partner with Crossroads and Action. Both companies have established impressive reputations as leading therapy providers in their regions, and they bring experienced teams with a strong focus on delivering exceptional patient care," said Chris Throckmorton, President and CEO of Athletico. "We look forward to welcoming them to Athletico and working together to provide outstanding care to more communities throughout Mississippi and Oklahoma."
Crossroads, a premier physical therapy and rehabilitation service provider, was founded in 2004 with the mission of providing exceptional care to local communities at nine clinics throughout Northeast Mississippi. Crossroads' clinicians specialize in physical and occupational therapy, and treating sports injuries, balance issues, industrial injuries, and more to help patients return to the activities they love the most.
"Our companies were founded by clinicians who value a patient-centered approach to providing high-quality therapy services in our communities," said Chan Brown, PT, Co-founder of Crossroads Rehabilitation. "We are excited to join Athletico to continue our growth and impact as many patients as possible in Mississippi. Additionally, Athletico is an organization that deeply values its people, and our partnership will further the professional growth and educational opportunities for our employees."
Founded in 2011 by owner, Katie Landes, PT, Action is a leading provider of physical and occupational therapy with five locations in Central Oklahoma. Action is committed to delivering high-quality and personalized care to the Shawnee, Seminole, Tecumseh, Harrah, and Midwest City communities. Action's therapists provide sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatric care, pediatric care, vestibular rehab, and occupational therapy with the goal of helping patients get back to their highest level of function.
"Partnering with Athletico is a natural fit for us because we share a passion and culture driven by our commitment to patient-centric care and clinical excellence," said Katie Landes, PT, Owner of Action Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. "We are very excited about the opportunity to join Athletico to grow and enhance our services and quality of care in the Central Oklahoma region."
About Athletico Physical Therapy
Athletico Physical Therapy provides the highest quality orthopedic rehabilitation services to communities, employers and athletes. With its recent acquisition of Pivot Health Solutions, the company has nearly 8,000 employees across more than 900 locations throughout 25 states and the District of Columbia. Athletico is committed to our patients and referring physicians through our patient-centric focus, positive work environment, attention to quality and high standard of care. Athletico measures patient outcomes and satisfaction and is dedicated to continuous improvement. Athletico was named #1 Workplace in Chicago, "Best Physical Therapy Practice in the Nation" by ADVANCE magazine, Top Workplace in the Nation and has been recognized as a leader in employee volunteering and charitable giving. Our services include physical and occupational/hand therapy, workers' compensation, women's health therapy, concussion management and athletic training. For more information, or to schedule a free assessment in clinic or now online with our virtual free assessments, visit http://www.athletico.com and follow us on Twitter at @athletico.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation's largest hotel operators, today announced its partnership with DailyPay, the leading provider of on-demand pay. With DailyPay, Atrium Hospitality's thousands of Associates across the United States will have access to their earned pay as they earn it. This critical financial wellness benefit provides Atrium team members with the power of choice and control over their pay to take care of bills, spend, save or invest on their own schedule.
Alpharetta, Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality was recently ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among third-party hotel management companies in the J.D. Power 2021 Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark. The company manages a portfolio of 82 hotels in 28 states, representing well-known brands such as Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham and operates more than 20,000 guest rooms/suites and approximately 3 million square feet of event space. In 2022, Atrium Hospitality added another Atlanta Top Workplaces win to the company's accolades and celebrated being recognized by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for a second year.
"Atrium Hospitality's decision to partner with DailyPay centers on the individual Atrium family member and placing the power of choice in their hands by offering flexibility on pay," said Anneliesse Cooper, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Atrium Hospitality. "As a preferred employer in the hospitality industry, we listen to our Associates and are creating an even better place to work and grow through innovative partnerships and technologies, including addressing their financial well-being."
According to DailyPay's Job Satisfaction Index, hiring rates in the hospitality industry have been on a fast upward trend since the beginning of 2022, increasing from 10% in January to 27% in May. With DailyPay, employers can hire up to 2x faster than those who don't offer an on-demand pay benefit, according to a survey conducted by DailyPay.
Atrium Hospitality is ranked as one of the nation's largest hotel operators. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company manages a portfolio of 82 hotels in 28 states, representing well-known brands such as: Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham, among others. Atrium Hospitality's six core values of Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork guide the Atrium SPIRIT for creating a welcoming environment for all, encouraging the personal and professional growth of the company's Associates, and being a responsible community partner. Atrium is conserving the planet's natural resources and being more efficient in support of the company's commitment to sustainability, all while providing exceptional guest experiences. Atrium supports a range of civic and community activities, and Atrium-managed properties nationwide are proud to take part in Project SEARCH, a school-to-work program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information about Atrium, visit www.atriumhospitality.com.
DailyPay, Inc., powered by its industry-leading technology platform, is on a mission to build a new financial system. Partnering with America's best-in-class employers, including Dollar Tree and Adecco, DailyPay is the recognized gold standard in on-demand pay. Through its massive data network, proprietary funding model, and connections into over 6,000 endpoints in the banking system, DailyPay works to ensure that money is always in the right place at the right time for employers, merchants, and financial institutions. DailyPay is building technology and the mindset to reimagine the way money moves, from the moment work starts. DailyPay is headquartered in New York City, with operations based in Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.dailypay.com/press.
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Germany set to impose gas levy on consumers to support ailing importers
The levy aims to share the additional costs for replacing gas from Russia among all gas users and prevent insolvencies among gas traders. Households and industrial consumers with long-term contracts will be hit by the charge, which will be valid until the end of September, 2024, the document showed.
Germany is set to impose a levy on all gas consumers from Oct. 1 aimed at helping suppliers grappling with soaring gas import prices, a draft law showed on Thursday. The levy aims to share the additional costs for replacing gas from Russia among all gas users and prevent insolvencies among gas traders.
Households and industrial consumers with long-term contracts will be hit by the charge, which will be valid until the end of September, 2024, the document showed. Gas importers will have to bear rising costs by themselves until the levy kicks in. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said the levy would amount to between 1.5 euro cents and 5 euro cents per kilowatt hour (Kwh), with the proceeds available to all companies that need to replace Russian gas.
He said the measure was a difficult but important one to stabilise the energy market. "One doesn't know exactly how much (gas) will cost in November, but the bitter news is that it's definitely a few hundred euros per household," he said.
More details about the levy will be announced in August, the document showed. Local utility association VKU welcomed the measure, adding the levy should be raised or extended if high prices persist.
A prerequisite to the government triggering the mechanism is significant disruption to gas flows into Germany. Russia's Gazprom cut flows through the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to just 20% of capacity this week. Germany moved to the second of three stages of its supply emergency plan last month, allowing the government to trigger a price adjustment clause so suppliers can pass price increases on to their customers, although it has yet to do so.
A general levy that would increase gas prices for everyone, regardless of their supplier, is considered more fair, however. The government has meanwhile appealed to citizens and industry to save energy now so it can fill gas storage facilities before winter - aiming for 95% of capacity by November from 67.2% currently.
Firms are weighing their options, while Berlin has already said it will switch off lights at 200 public buildings and landmarks at night. With Germany going through what Habeck called its "biggest energy crisis", Gazprom's failure to deliver reserved gas was pushing companies to procure the fuel at significantly higher market prices, he said.
"This (price) difference is the levy. It is then passed on to the end consumer because otherwise the companies would permanently lose millions per week," he added. Marcel Fratzscher, president of the DIW economic institute, said it was "right and necessary" to pass on costs to all consumers and Germans should prepare for at least a tripling of gas heating bills, according to the Rheinische Post, but there should be relief measures to support low-income households.
Habeck said people falling into poverty because of higher energy prices must be protected and relief measures would be targeted.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has promoted Christopher Lee to lead its Excess & Surplus property insurance business. Based in New York, he reports to Michele Sansone, Chief Underwriting Officer for AXA XL's Property business in the Americas.
According to Ms. Sansone, "Especially given current insurance market conditions and pricing, more businesses are turning to E&S insurers, like AXA XL, to address property risks that other insurers may shy away from. We've built a strong market reputation for addressing complex property risks because of E&S underwriting talent like Chris. Under his leadership, we'll continue to take a lead in the E&S market and provide access to customized and creative insurance programs for our clients' most challenging property risks."
In his new role, Mr. Lee assumes underwriting management responsibility of AXA XL's book of E&S property business. He joined AXA XL in 2013 as an Equipment Breakdown (EB) and Commercial Property underwriter before moving into E&S underwriting in 2018. Mr. Lee began his insurance career as an EB underwriter with Zurich North America. He is a graduate of Butler University.
AXA XL partners with companies to create Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance solutions for a wide range of clients and industries with hard-to-place property, general liability, excess liability, and professional risks.
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India must become hub for manufacturing photovoltaic modules: Union minister Khuba
It is to encourage Indian manufacturers so India should become a solar manufacturers hub in future. In 2021, the government had announced imposing 40 per cent BCD basic custom duty on solar modules and 25 per cent on solar cells with effect from April 1, 2022.Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group said a report will be shared with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy MNRE on the outcome of the sessions of the two-day summit.We will share details on the challenges the industry is facing and stakeholders expectations from the government to address their concerns, he said.
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India must become a manufacturing hub for photovoltaic modules and not just be traders of solar components under the Aatmanirbhar initiative, Union Minister Bhagwanth Khuba said on Thursday.
Khuba, the Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, was speaking at the Mercom India Solar Summit 2022.
''So far India was dependent on other countries (for PV modules and solar components) but under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, we should not become only traders, we have to be manufacturers. India must be a hub of it,'' he said while addressing over 300 participants in a session on renewable energy.
The minister said the government launched the PLI scheme to manufacture of PV modules and related components in India to support the domestic solar sector.
In April 2021, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 4,500 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing capacity of solar PV modules.
The funding under the scheme for domestic solar cells and module manufacturing was enhanced to Rs 24,000 crore by the government to make the country an exporting nation.
On the duties levied on solar modules, the minister said, ''it was not to discourage our Indian investors. It is to encourage Indian manufacturers so India should become a solar manufacturers hub in future.'' In 2021, the government had announced imposing 40 per cent BCD (basic custom duty) on solar modules and 25 per cent on solar cells with effect from April 1, 2022.
Raj Prabhu, CEO of Mercom Capital Group said a report will be shared with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on the outcome of the sessions of the two-day summit.
''We will share details on the challenges the industry is facing and stakeholders' expectations from the government to address their concerns,'' he said.
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Atmos Platform Recognized for Innovation in Security Service Edge Platforms
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axis announced today that it has been named Most Innovative Security Services Company at the 2022 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards ceremony. Atmos, the company's Security Service Edge (SSE) platform, was recognized for its ability to elegantly sync authentication, authorization, and connectivity across the workforce, partner ecosystem, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
"This year has been a big year for us at Axis. We unveiled Atmos, our SSE platform, in April and launched our first Summer Release just last month," said Gil Azrielant, Axis Security co-founder and CTO. "We are grateful that the judges have not only recognized this innovation, but have rewarded it. The award only pushes us further to continue to work with our design partners to accomplish our mission to elevate secure access, and ensure that we power a modern workplace for our customers where people, and technology, can work in harmony.
Short for "Atmosphere," Atmos by Axis is the SSE platform designed to help IT avoid the need to connect users to the corporate network, reduce exposure to ransomware threats, and make setup simple for IT, while delivering a seamless end user experience. The cloud-native service extends secure connectivity out to the user's location through 350 Atmos edge locations running on the global backbone of AWS Global Accelerator, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle. Atmos sits inline empowering IT to inspect all traffic, easily brokering surgical, one-to-one, connections based on identity and policy, and to perform end-user experience monitoring. Customers can then provide end users with secure access to business applications from anywhere, provide safe access to the internet and SaaS apps, and boost user productivity.
Atmos artfully integrates the four key SSE modules - ZTNA, SWG, CASB and Digital Experience monitoring - into one platform with a single pane of glass:
- Atmos ZTNA is the most advanced ZTNA service in the industry. The service provides an elegant alternative to traditional network security solutions (i.e VPN) by providing global connectivity for any user, any device, and any private application.
- Atmos Web Gateway is a secure Internet gateway stack delivered as a cloud service. The globally-distributed internet access service sits between the customer's office, branches, mobile users and the Internet, inspecting traffic and brokering the fastest connection possible.
- Atmos CASB allows customers to quickly identify, manage, and control the use of cloud services universally. Atmos CASB ensures that sensitive business data remains protected from cyberthreats or high-risk users.
- Atmos Experience is the world's only digital experience monitoring solution that allows network, and Helpdesk teams, to create queries that offer key insights, and visibility, into vital data - right from within its dashboard. This includes end user device issues, spikes in CPU use, network outages from local ISPs, and application performance challenges.
Learn about the Atmos Platform.
Globee Awards are conferred in ten programs and competition: the American Best in Business Awards, Business Excellence Awards, CEO World Awards®, Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards®, Disruptor Company Awards, Golden Bridge Awards®, International Best in Business Awards, IT World Awards®, Sales, Marketing, & Service Excellence Awards, and Women World Awards®. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind their success, the Globee Awards recognize outstanding achievements and performances in businesses worldwide. Learn more about the Globee Awards at https://globeeawards.com
Axis' vision is to bring harmony to workplace connectivity and that the sooner IT adopts zero trust, the sooner we can witness a world where the exchange of information is always fast, seamless, and secure. With 350 Axis cloud service edges across the world, Axis helps IT leaders enable their employees, partners, and customers to securely access business data without the pitfalls of network-centric solutions or application limitations that every other zero trust service faces. Through its world-class research and development and founding team which hails from Israel's acclaimed Unit 8200, Axis aims to accelerate the world's transition to a modern workplace where hybrid work is made simple, digital experience becomes a competitive advantage and business data remains protected from cyber threats even as it moves to the cloud. For more information, visit www.axissecurity.com. Follow us on Twitter and on Linkedin.
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U.S. optimistic about next OPEC+ meet, says administration official
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The United States is optimistic that there could be some positive announcement when the oil producing alliance OPEC+ meets next week, a senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday.
The official told reporters that this was based on conversations ahead of the Aug. 3 meeting during President Joe Biden's bilateral and multilateral discussions during his visit to Saudi Arabia but that "these are decisions that OPEC members have to make and we respect that process".
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Kennedy to continue scaling Axonius Federal Systems, building on its 152% year-over-year growth in 2021
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axonius, the leader in cybersecurity asset management and SaaS management, today announced it has appointed Tom Kennedy as its Vice President of Axonius Federal Systems LLC, the company's government-focused subsidiary. As vice president, Kennedy will be responsible for building on the program's growth, expanding the impact and reach of the Axonius platform within the federal marketplace.
Prior to joining Axonius, Kennedy was Vice President of Public Sector at Rubrik, where he helped to accelerate the company's federal sector growth. He previously served as Vice President and General Manager, Public Sector at Veritas, where he led the company's federal, state and local, education, and healthcare divisions. He held several leadership roles at Symantec before they spun off Veritas.
"Tom has extensive experience in public markets, and he understands fully and completely the numerous cybersecurity challenges currently facing federal agencies," said Dean Sysman, CEO and Co-founder of Axonius. "By combining his background with the simple, but comprehensive approach of the Axonius platform, more government agencies will come to understand the important role cybersecurity asset management plays in strengthening our nation's cybersecurity through enhanced visibility into assets and issues."
In May 2021, the Biden administration issued Executive Order 14028, Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, which directs decisive action to improve the Federal Government's cybersecurity capabilities. Included in that EO is a mandate that all government agencies understand their assets and corresponding relationship to security policy expectations. Axonius enables agencies to meet this expectation by providing organizations with a complete and accurate asset inventory, helping them to discover security coverage gaps and then enabling them to take steps to automate and enforce security policies.
"I've long held the belief that accurate asset management is foundational to any cybersecurity program," said Tom Kennedy, Vice President of Axonius Federal Systems. "You simply can't secure what you can't see, and Axonius eliminates that challenge. I joined the company because I believe in the platform, and I know that by helping government agencies gain visibility into their assets and security gaps, we can give them confidence in their ability to comply with regulations and keep their agencies secure."
Since the formation of Axonius Federal Systems LLC, the 4.0-f version of the Axonius Cybersecurity Asset Management solution has been certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) as having passed Common Criteria validation. As a result, government agencies that require NIAP validation from vendors can now leverage Axonius to reduce cyber risk and gain asset visibility across their environments. To learn more about Axonius Federal Systems, visit the website.
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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Govt launches 11th agricultural census 2021-22; to use smartphones, tablets for data collection
Agricultural computations can also contribute to the mapping of crops so that the country gets its benefits, he said.Tomar asked the central departments, state governments and concerned institutions to carry out this census with full dedication.On the occasion, the minister released the Handbook on Operational Guidelines for Census for the use of statesUTs, and launched the Data Collection PortalApp.
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Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday launched the eleventh agricultural census to collect data on various parameters, including operational holdings.
For the first time, the data will be collected through smartphones and tablets.
The fieldwork of the Eleventh Agricultural Census (2021-22) will start in August 2022, the agriculture ministry said in a statement.
''Agriculture Census is conducted every 5 years, which is being undertaken now after a delay due to corona pandemic,'' it added.
The ministry is implementing an agriculture census scheme from 1970-71. The tenth edition of the census was conducted with the reference year 2015-16.
The agricultural census is the main source of information on a variety of parameters, such as the number and area of operational holdings, their size, class-wise distribution, land use, tenancy and cropping pattern, etc.
The ministry said this is the first time that data collection for the agricultural census will be conducted on smartphones and tablets so that data is available in time.
Most of the states have digitised their land records and surveys, which will further accelerate the collection of agricultural census data.
''The use of digitised land records and the use of mobile apps for data collection will enable the creation of a database of operational holdings in the country,'' the statement said.
Tomar said that this computation will bring huge benefits in a vast and agricultural country like India.
The minister said that the government is focusing on increasing farmers' income.
''Besides, there is a need to change their standard of living, organise small farmers in order to empower them, attract them towards remunerative crops and ensure the quality of the produce at par with global standards,'' he said.
Tomar said that the country is rapidly moving towards digital agriculture.
''This is the time to make full use of technology in this computation. He said that Agriculture Census should be thought of in a broader perspective. Agricultural computations can also contribute to the mapping of crops so that the country gets its benefits,'' he said.
Tomar asked the central departments, state governments and concerned institutions to carry out this census with full dedication.
On the occasion, the minister released the 'Handbook on Operational Guidelines for Census' for the use of states/UTs, and launched the 'Data Collection Portal/App'.
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DUBLIN, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Baby Car Seats Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2021 to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Industry Outlook
The market was valued at US$ 5,422.9 Mn in 2020 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2021 to 2029. The seats designed in such a way to support the buttocks, thighs, upper back, lower back, and head. The components used to make baby car seats intends to provide comfort and safety to the children.
Manufacturers in recent years consider the most suitable foam that provides proper comfort, support, and has recycling properties. A rising number of car accidents over the years is triggering the demand for baby car seats among the population.
Proper car seats ensure the prevention of risks from injury, and 70% of hospitalizations cases or deaths when compared with the seat belts. Additionally, working mothers play an important role that is generating market opportunities during the forecast period.
The global baby car seats market is segmented into different product types and distribution channels and regions. Based on product type, the market categorized into infant car seats, convertible seats, booster seats, and combination seats.
Booster seats dominated the market and further segmented into backless booster seats and high back booster seats. Among the booster seats, backless booster car seats dominated the market owing to the rising adoption of such seats among the population. This is mainly because it is cost-effective and it adjusts depending upon the child's height, weight, and age.
The distribution channel of the market has been segregated into the online and offline distribution channels. Online distribution channels expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period owing to the presence of several discounts and brand options for customers.
Child Safety Regulations Expected To Boost The Demand Of Baby Car Seats
In 2020, the booster car seat segment dominated the market and expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. The usage of booster car seats reduces the risk of injury associated with any kind of vehicle collision. In addition to this, booster car seats are particularly effective during side-impact crashes that result in either death or severe injury. These car seats further bifurcated into high back booster seats and backless booster car seats. Backless booster car seats are purchased more as they are economical and more preferred by the parents. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children between the age group of 4 to 8 are safer using booster car seats when compared with seat belts.
Online Distribution Channel Expected To Witness The Fastest Growth During The Forecast Period
Online distribution channels expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period owing to the preference towards online shopping among the population across the globe. Manufacturers focus on displaying the products through their own websites or third party e-retailers such as amazon.com, eBay among others. In addition to this, manufacturers also look after displaying the exact product features and the usages through these platforms in order to give a better understanding of the product.
Rules And Regulations Imposed by the Government in Europe resulted in more purchase of Baby Car Seats
In 2020, Europe held a significant market share in terms of value. The wide adoption of baby car seats along with strict regulations and policies has resulted in rising in the demand for baby car seats. According to the European Commission, all the member states are obligated to use car seats to ensure the safety and protection of children. For instance in Germany, children who are shorter than 150 centimeters are required to use booster car seats specific to their height and weight. North America followed Europe and owing to the strict regulations present in the region.
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2 Executive Summary 19
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics 23
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.1.1 Growing Government Regulation Policies Towards Installation Of Baby Car Seats
3.2.1.2 Increase In Baby Car Seats Adoption Among The Population Across The Globe
3.2.2 Market Challenges
3.2.2.1 Lack Of Awareness Regarding The Benefits Of Baby Car Seats In The Developing Countries
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.3.1 Product Innovation Is Likely To Generate Opportunity During The Forecast Period
Chapter 4 Global Baby Car Seats (BCS) Market, by Product Type
Chapter 5 Global Baby Car Seats (BCS) Market, by Distribution Channel
Chapter 6 Global Baby Car Seats (BCS) Market, by Geography
Chapter 7 Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- Brevi Srl
- Britax Group Limited
- Clek Inc.,Cossato Limited
- Dorel Industries Inc.
- Goodbaby International Holdings Limited
- Artsana Group
- Jane Group
- Infa Secure
- Kiwi Baby
- Mothercare Plc.
- Newell Brands
- Recardo Holdings GmbH
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CHARLOTTE N.C., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 13th consecutive year, the J.D. Power Certified Customer Service Program has recognized Bank of America's Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking Services for providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience." Bank of America is one of only two companies to achieve this consecutive milestone.
"Our 2022 J.D. Power certification is a testament to our teammates' continued focus on delivering an outstanding client experience with every interaction," said Jennifer Boussuge, Global Banking Operations executive. "I'm proud of the dedication and commitment to our client-first culture that they demonstrate daily."
The 2022 certification took into account survey results and a detailed evaluation of the bank's operations. Once again, the teams successfully completed all requirements, including side-by-side call listening exercises, bank leader and business partner interviews and process assessments. Traditional on-site evaluation meetings were executed in remote settings with relationship managers, advisors, key site leaders and business partners to assess the bank's service and support, daily processes, team dynamics and management practices.
"Congratulations to the Bank of America Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking Services team for providing an outstanding customer service experience over the phone for the 13th year," said Mark Miller, practice leader, Customer Service Advisory at J.D. Power. "Being a commercial banking organization to reach this milestone of thirteen years consecutively is a true testament to their continued commitment and ability to deliver for clients."
This consecutive certification represents our continued commitment and ability to deliver for our clients in all types of environments.
"Bank of America is committed to providing sought after and valuable solutions for small to mid-sized companies through all economic cycles and constantly delivering seamless experiences and exceptional service," said Wendy H. Stewart, President, Global Commercial Bank. "This designation highlights our company's ability to deliver an exceptional financial experience to our clients with the solutions and services they need and in the manner they prefer."
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Africa's alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses
More than 2,100 monkeypox cases have been recorded in 11 African countries and 75 people have died, the Africa CDC director said.Although monkeypox has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades, it was not known to spark large outbreaks beyond the continent or to spread widely among people until May, when authorities detected dozens of epidemics in Europe, North America and elsewhere.Now the global race is on to obtain monkeypox vaccine doses.
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Africa still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine even though it's the only continent to have documented deaths from the disease that's newly declared a global emergency, its public health agency announced on Thursday.
"Let us get vaccines onto the continent," the acting head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Ahmed Ogwell, said in a weekly media briefing.
He described a situation where the African continent of 1.3 billion people is again being left behind in access to doses in an uncomfortable echo of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Less than a week ago, the World Health Organisation declared monkeypox an "extraordinary" situation that qualifies as a global health emergency.
To date, more than 20,000 cases have been reported in 77 countries. More than 2,100 monkeypox cases have been recorded in 11 African countries and 75 people have died, the Africa CDC director said.
Although monkeypox has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades, it was not known to spark large outbreaks beyond the continent or to spread widely among people until May, when authorities detected dozens of epidemics in Europe, North America and elsewhere.
Now the global race is on to obtain monkeypox vaccine doses. The European Commission, the European Union's executive arm, has secured the purchase of 160,000 doses of vaccines for the disease.
On Wednesday, US health regulators said nearly 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for distribution after what they described as weeks of delays.
Such delays are far more pronounced on the African continent, where the painful disease has been endemic in some countries for years.
Ogwell said the Africa CDC has engaged with international partners in attempts to obtain vaccines, and while he said "good news" is expected in the coming days, "we cannot be able to give you a timeline".
Even doses of the smallpox vaccine, which has shown effectiveness against monkeypox, are not available in Africa, Ogwell said.
"The solutions need to be global in nature," he said, in a warning to the international community. "If we're not safe, the rest of the world is not safe." The COVID-19 pandemic and the global hoarding of vaccine doses were a jolt to African leaders, who quickly joined together in an unprecedented effort to obtain doses and establish the production of more vaccines on the continent.
Now, to their dismay, the monkeypox outbreak is again showing how the world's richer countries hurry to protect their own people first.
WHO has said it is creating a vaccine-sharing mechanism for protection against monkeypox, but the organisation has released few details, so there's no guarantee that African countries will get priority. No countries have yet agreed to share any vaccines with the WHO.
WHO officials have emphasised that monkeypox can infect anyone in close contact with a patient or their contaminated clothing or bedsheets.
Researchers are still exploring how it spreads but believe it's mainly through close, skin-to-skin contact and through contact with bedding and clothing that touched an infected person's rash or body fluids.
In Africa, monkeypox mainly spreads to people by infected wild animals like rodents in limited outbreaks that typically have not crossed borders.
In Europe, North America and elsewhere, however, monkeypox is spreading among people with no links to animals or recent travel to Africa.
In the US and Europe, the vast majority of infections have happened in men who have sex with men, though health officials have stressed that anyone can contract the virus.
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Beloved Spirit Brand Moutai Bulao Takes Center Stage with Innovative Tasting Experiences for Consumers
- Chinese baijiu is the most consumed liquor in the world - with an estimated 40 per cent share of the global liquor market
- Moutai Bulao stands out as the finest baijiu brand and continues to make its mark overseas by introducing innovative tasting experiences for new consumers
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Powerful, distinctive, and clear as water, baijiu is often cited as the most consumed liquor in the world. While much of this consumption has been driven domestically, baijiu has been gaining massive popularity all across the world, and the best drinking cities in the world - from London and New York to Singapore - are quickly embracing the potential in baijiu's fragrant aroma and complex flavour.
Among the finest baijiu brands is Moutai, which continues to stand at the top of global consumer popularity, according to a 2021 report from valuation consultancy Brand Finance. As Moutai continues to gain momentum, the liquor brand Moutai Bulao is making its mark abroad by introducing its new concept, the "Tasting Era", which refers to innovative tasting experiences for consumers. Similar to how sake is synonymous with Japanese cuisine, the "Tasting Era" aims to shape accessible and delightful baijiu experiences for new consumers by introducing Moutai Bulao with Chinese food pairings. The grand launch of the "Tasting Era" was held in Singapore on 20 July, where around 350 guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner.
Chinese Baijiu starts from Tasting Era
Tasting Era starts with Moutai Bulao
Moutai Bulao starts with Chang Chang
Moutai Bulao is exclusively distributed worldwide (excluding Mainland China) by MTBL Global Pte Ltd (MTBL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Ascent Bridge Limited(formally known as AEI Corporation Limited), and has been its key strategic brand and product since 2018. Specially designed for overseas markets, Moutai Bulao 125ml comes in a smaller volume meant to encourage trial among people who are new to the liquor. MTBL Global USA Inc, a fully-owned subsidiary of MTBL launched the product in the United States of America (USA) in 2021.
Supporting the "Tasting Era" is MTBL's newly-launched 4th generation of smart liquor experience machines, which retails Moutai Bulao in a new volume – 5 ml. Unlike traditional beverage supply and distribution channels, MTBL has leveraged technology to better manage supply to meet customers' needs by relying on digital network infrastructure, large-scale data collection and analysis, and a network of smart liquor experience machines.
With its precision marketing technology and mobile app, Chang Chang, consumers are able to sample Moutai Bulao at participating restaurants. Moutai Bulao comes in a 3-bottle bundle which makes a great present for family, friends and business partners. The full baijiu experience comes to life when consumers combine their liquor shots with curated Chinese cuisine pairings - a culture that dates more than a thousand years back.
"Baijiu is experiencing rapidly rising demand overseas and there is tremendous potential for growth. But beyond its novelty, baijiu is also rooted in centuries of culture and tradition - it is the spirit that binds and encourages social interconnectivity, perfect for large gatherings at banquet tables over a multi-course meal. By launching the latest generation of our smart machines at restaurants worldwide, our impetus is for consumers to be acquainted and immersed into the world of baijiu as authentically as possible - through a shared celebration of food and drinks," said Mr. Joe Sun, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ascent Bridge, the Group that owns MTBL.
Moutai Bulao is distilled from fermented sorghum and rice, and is the first product in its category to include longan, wolfberry, hawthorn, and Angelica dahurica - giving it a much smoother taste instead of a fiery mouthfeel. It is also one of the most valuable spirits worldwide as the alcohol is derived from a thousand-year-old traditional brewing technique which is one of the most complicated brewing processes in the liquor industry.
With its strong alcohol content and long-lasting, prominent flavour, Moutai has often been a source of inspiration in the ever-evolving culinary art scene. Moutai Bulao goes well with strong flavours such as smoked, pickled or fatty meats including Buffalo wings and pork. Seafood and Moutai Bulao also go well together as the liquor brings out the natural sweetness of fresh seafood. Other natural pairings with Moutai Bulao include grilled Korean foods, caviar and Japanese sashimi.
Baijiu also possesses great potential in cocktails, and mixologists across the world are increasingly putting their own creative spin on the drink, such as by infusing Moutai with herbs and botanicals to unlock fresh and delicate flavours. This presents a great opportunity for Moutai Bulao to appeal to and introduce the brand to younger audiences who are adventurous and want to seek bold flavours.
To further raise awareness and appreciation for baijiu, MTBL plans to set up 16 Cultural Centres around the world. Visitors can expect interactive cultural exhibitions and liquor tasting spaces where they can learn more about the unique distillation and fermentation processes involved in making baijiu and Moutai Bulao through an immersive VR experience. MTBL also has an exclusive global membership programme where members get to enjoy fine dining experiences, a trip to Moutai town, MTBL global membership business networks and various other benefits at any of its cultural centres worldwide. In 2019, the first overseas MTBL Cultural Centre opened in Singapore.
For the first phase of the "Tasting Era", MTBL is targeting to deploy 300 units of its 4th generation of smart liquor machines in New York, New Jersey, California and Florida, by the end of this year. The brand will also be offering a special, limited-time treat for USA consumers by giving away 12,000 Moutai Bulao shots when the machines arrive in the last quarter of 2022, and the shots can be redeemed at participating F&B and lifestyle establishments via the Chang Chang app. More details will be announced at a later date.
The Chang Chang app can be downloaded from the Apple or Google Play store. For more information about MTBL, please visit www.mtblglobal.com.
About Moutai Bulao
Moutai Bulao is a 53° mixed liquor manufactured by Guizhou Moutai Winery (Group) Health Wine Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of state-owned Kweichow Moutai Group. It shares the same roots and origin as Kweichow Moutai and has been selected as the key strategic brand and product in Moutai Group since 2018. It is available in bottles of 125 ml, a packaging specially designed to encourage consumption in global markets. Moutai Bulao is distilled from fermented sorghum and rice, and is the first product in its category to include four distinct ingredients - longan, wolfberry, hawthorn, and Angelica dahurica. Derived from a thousand-year-old traditional brewing technique, the entire process of producing one batch of Moutai Bulao takes a minimum of three to five years, setting this as one of the most complicated brewing processes in the entire liquor industry. Moutai Bulao has been the Group's key strategic global product since 2018.
About MTBL Global Pte Ltd & MTBL Global USA Inc
MTBL Global Pte Ltd (MTBL) owns the exclusive global distributor rights (excluding Mainland China) to market and sell Moutai Bulao, one of the most valuable spirits brands in the world, in 125ml bottles. Unlike traditional beverage supply and distribution channels, MTBL leverages technology to innovate its distribution channels, relying on digital network infrastructure, large-scale data collection and analysis, and a network of smart liquor experience machines to enable better accessibility for consumers. As part of its outreach strategy, MTBL will progressively launch these machines in 39 different countries through partner stores, with this serving as MTBL's primary distribution channel. MTBL Global USA Inc is responsible for the sales and promotion of Moutai Bulao in the United States of America.
MTBL also holds exclusive rights to establish MTBL Cultural Centres globally. The centres serve as a platform for people to learn about the long-standing culture of Chinese cuisine and baijiu pairings, and to showcase the unique distillation and fermentation processes involved in making baijiu. Consumers who join MTBL's exclusive global membership programme will get to enjoy fine dining experiences, a trip to Moutai and various other benefits at its cultural centres worldwide.
About Ascent Bridge Limited
Founded in 1983 and subsequently listed on SGX Main Board on 11 February 2004, Ascent Bridge Limited (formerly known as AEI Corporation Limited) is engaged in the business of production, sale and distribution of food and beverages. The Company acquired MTBL Global Pte Ltd ("MTBL") and changed the name of the company to Ascent Bridge Limited with a new logo and Chinese name (Li Shì Shí) in March 2022. The Chinese name reflects the new direction and focus of the Group. The new name carries a new logo with the tagline, New Spirit, New Impetus. Li stands for our product, Shì stands for People and Shí stands for right timing. The name embodies the combination of the elements of right timing, right place and right people to build a successful Group.
In acquiring MTBL, the company has achieved a milestone in its diversification into the food and beverage business. MTBL owns the exclusive global distributor rights (excluding Mainland China) to market and sell Moutai Bulao 125ml liquor product, one of the most valuable spirits brands worldwide. Unlike traditional beverage supply and distribution channels, MTBL has innovated its distribution channels by leveraging IT concepts, digital network infrastructure, big data, and a network of smart vending machines. The network of smart vending machines will span over our partners' stores in geographic markets, serving as MTBL's primary distribution channel.
For more information, please visit www.ascentbridge.com
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BlueVoyant Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with High-Growth and More Than 700 Customers Around the Globe
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueVoyant, an industry-leading cyber defense company converging internal and external security, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with monumental corporate growth. Since its launch in 2017, BlueVoyant has gained the trust of more than 700 clients across 30 countries thanks to the dedication of 650 employees in more than 20 countries. BlueVoyant has grown to become a leading cyber defender, successfully monitoring and protecting clients' digital ecosystems globally.
Throughout the past five years, the BlueVoyant team has worked tirelessly to address the most pressing cybersecurity challenges facing organizations. A testament to its efforts was the recent unveiling of BlueVoyant Elements™, which brings managed detection and response, third-party cyber risk management, digital risk protection, and expert professional services together in one end-to-end solution.
Elements, an outcomes-based, cloud-native cyber defense platform, converges internal and external cybersecurity capabilities. Providing greater visibility, accuracy, and actionability, Elements offers the full spectrum of BlueVoyant cyber defense capabilities that are customizable to individual needs, including its BlueVoyant Core: MDR™ (Managed Detection & Response), BlueVoyant Terrain: 3PR™ (Third-Party Cyber Risk Management), BlueVoyant Sky: DRP™ (Digital Risk Protection) and BlueVoyant Liquid: PS™ (Professional Services).
"Our impressive growth has been a testament to the need for defending companies and government agencies from internal and external threats as the cybersecurity landscape becomes increasingly sophisticated," said Jim Rosenthal, CEO and co-founder, BlueVoyant. "We founded this company to deliver rock-solid cyber defense in a way no existing services did. In such a short time, we have not only been able to achieve this goal, helping customers solve cybersecurity challenges in new ways, but also surpass expectations with more growth on the horizon."
Funding and Acquisitions
Since its founding, the company has raised significant funding to continue deepening its advanced technical capabilities and accelerate its global expansion.
Over the past few years, BlueVoyant has made key acquisitions to strengthen its product lines. In 2021 alone, BlueVoyant acquired Marclay (now BlueVoyant U.K.), which expanded its presence in the U.K., and Concanon, a data analytics firm that accelerated the migration to and adoption of the Splunk Cloud Platform. That same year, BlueVoyant welcomed 202 Group, which added supply chain illumination and non cyber risk capabilities to its external cyber risk assessments. In 2020, the company acquired Managed Sentinel, a cloud-native security provider, which strengthened BlueVoyant's ability to serve Microsoft customers globally, while enabling Managed Sentinel to leverage BlueVoyant's threat intelligence and MDR capabilities.
"Just as our company has expanded, so have our capabilities and reach," said Tom Glocer, executive chairman and co-founder, BlueVoyant. "We launched BlueVoyant to defend against the world's toughest threat actors."
Awards and Industry Recognition
BlueVoyant's cyber defense platform has garnered industry recognition with more than 20 awards and nominations since its founding including:
- 2022 Microsoft U.S. Security Partner of the Year
- 2021 Microsoft Security 20/20 Award for Top MDR Team
- Recognition as a Top 150 Microsoft Managed Partner
- 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award – Organizational Excellence and Leadership: Jim Rosenthal, co-founder and CEO, BlueVoyant
- 2022 Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards – Gold Globees for Company of the Year, Security Services, Customer Success of the Year in the United States of America, and Jim Rosenthal, co-Founder and CEO, for Executive Achievement of the Year, Security Services
- Featured on 2022 CRN Annual 100 List and awarded a 5-Star Rating in the CRN Partner Program Guide in 2022 and 2021
- Featured by CRN on the 2021 Emerging Vendors List
- The Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation recognized Jim Rosenthal as an industry leader
- 2021 Hot 150 Cybersecurity Companies in Cybercrime Magazine
- Featured as one of the strongest Microsoft partners in its list of the top 350 by Redmond Partner
- The induction of BlueVoyant in the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
- Selected by the American Hospital Association (AHA) as a preferred cybersecurity
provider for its Cyber Risk Management and Managed Detection and Response Services in the AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider program - One of two companies (with Amazon Web Services [AWS]) named by Splunk as ecosystem partners in Splunk Security Cloud press release 2021
Diversity and Giving Back
In an effort to make the security industry more diverse, BlueVoyant has sponsored and organized STEM internships every year in partnership with StemCx for kids in the Baltimore area, recognized by Maryland State Senator Jill P. Carter.
BlueVoyant has also made it a mission to regularly contribute to humanitarian efforts, matching 100% of its employees' donations for key causes. This solidifies the company's mission as not only intent on business growth, but harnessing employees' awareness and their support of local communities and global humanitarian causes.
Company Roots
BlueVoyant's vision to leverage world-class technology, telemetry, and talent to deliver rock-solid cyber defense against malicious attacks began when the company was founded in 2017 as BlueteamGlobal. Co-founded by CEO Rosenthal, former chief operating officer at Morgan Stanley, and Executive Chairman Glocer, former CEO at Thomson Reuters, with other cybersecurity leaders, the company changed its name to BlueVoyant in late 2017.
To learn more about BlueVoyant visit www.bluevoyant.com
About BlueVoyant
BlueVoyant converges internal and external cyber defense capabilities into an outcomes-based, cloud-native platform called BlueVoyant Elements. Elements continuously monitors your network, endpoints, attack surface, and supply chain as well as the open, deep, and dark web for vulnerabilities, risks, and threats; and takes action to protect your business, leveraging both machine learning-driven automation and human-led expertise. Elements can be deployed as independent solutions or together as a full-spectrum cyber defense platform. BlueVoyant's approach to cyber defense revolves around three key pillars — technology, telemetry, and talent — that deliver rock-solid cyber defense capabilities to more than 700 customers across the globe.
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Ladakh adds 22 COVID-19 cases
Of these, 168 deaths were reported from Leh and 60 from Kargil, according to the officials.The officials said the number of active COVID-19 cases in the union territory stands at 150 -- 139 in Leh and 11 in Kargil.Of the 529 samples tested for COVID-19 in Ladakh, 348 from Leh and 159 from Kargil were found to be negative, they said.Twenty-two more people -- 20 in Leh and two in Kargil -- recovered from the viral disease.
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Ladakh on Thursday reported 22 fresh COVID-19 cases that took its infection tally to 28,843, officials said.
All the fresh cases were reported from Leh, they said.
So far, 228 people have succumbed to COVID-19 in Ladakh. Of these, 168 deaths were reported from Leh and 60 from Kargil, according to the officials.
The officials said the number of active COVID-19 cases in the union territory stands at 150 -- 139 in Leh and 11 in Kargil.
Of the 529 samples tested for COVID-19 in Ladakh, 348 from Leh and 159 from Kargil were found to be negative, they said.
Twenty-two more people -- 20 in Leh and two in Kargil -- recovered from the viral disease. With this, the total number of recoveries stands at 28,465, they said.
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New premium flower offerings from 7ACRES and Doja drop in retail locations this summer
SMITHS FALLS, ON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), a world-leading diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product company, today announced several new additions to its premium flower portfolio. Perfect for both staycations and weekends away, the new premium flower offerings from 7ACRES and Doja demonstrate Canopy Growth's commitment to continued innovation and strengthen its leading position in the premium flower category.
Leveraging insights that 85% of cannabis consumers consider product quality to be an important factor in their purchasing decision,1 the Company is releasing a range of new, premium flower offerings throughout the summer from 7ACRES and Doja, two premium brands renowned for their commitment to producing high quality cannabis. With these new releases, Canopy expands its premium flower options that deliver on the quality, genetics, and innovation that cannabis connoisseurs demand.
Grown by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, 7ACRES is committed to producing the best premium cannabis for the community and is continuously focused on updating and innovating cultivation and improving processing techniques, with each harvest striving for better aroma, appearance, size, and flavour. The brand's spirit of continuous improvement was evident in its early-summer release of Jack Haze Bubble Hash Infused pre-roll joints, the brand's first in this format. The latest releases from 7ACRES include 7ACRES Platinum Kush Breath, a new 3.5g dried flower offering with a unique aroma and flavour profile, and a new infused pre-rolled joint offering made with 7ACRES Papaya flower and bubble hash.
Doja, a top-selling brand born in British Columbia and known for its premium, hand-crafted flower, cultivates cannabis using methods true to its decades-long legacy of growing in BC's Okanagan Valley. One of its top-selling strains, Doja 91K, recently became available in 14g, the brand's first-ever large format premium offering for the recreational market, driven by high customer demand. The latest releases from Doja include three new 3.5g flower offerings with high potency and flavourful aroma: Doja OG Deluxe, Doja Fresh Biscotti, and Doja Okanagan Grown Blackberry Cream.
"Cannabis connoisseurs know what they want: premium products that over-deliver on aroma and flavour, while still hitting the THC mark," said Julian Cohen, Chief Innovation Officer at Canopy Growth. "Our focus on innovation allows us to give consumers the enhanced quality attributes and range of products they're looking for. As Canadians from coast-to-coast prepare for the long weekend, we're excited to offer them new premium options to enjoy at home or at their favourite summer destination."
Canopy Growth's new premium flower offerings will arrive in retail cannabis locations and on eCommerce sites across Canada throughout the summer, with select products available in certain regions and for a limited time only. A full product list with descriptions can be found below.
- 7ACRES Platinum Kush Breath 3.5g: 7ACRES Platinum Kush Breath is a high THC, high terpene indica-dominant hybrid with a beautiful dense bud structure and abundant trichome coverage. This cultivar exhibits a flavourful and complex aromatic profile of sweet lemon, fruity berry, funky earth, and a hint of black pepper.
- 7ACRES Papaya Bubble Hash Infused Pre-Rolled Joints (1g): 7ACRES Papaya Bubble Hash Infused Pre-Rolls are made using an infusion of Papaya bubble hash to deliver a pre-roll with boosted potency and increased flavour for an elevated smoking experience. This infusion emboldens Papaya's tropical flavour profile of exotic fruits and earthy spice.
- Doja OG Deluxe 3.5g: Doja OG Deluxe is a high THC hybrid strain bred from a unique lineage of OGKB x Triangle Kush crossed with Triangle Kush x Josh D OG. This cultivar's terpene profile is highlighted by dominant amounts of terpinolene and caryophyllene. This strain emits a fruity, gassy, and spicy aroma profile with heavy OG characteristics.
- Doja Fresh Biscotti 3.5g: Doja Fresh Biscotti is an exotic hybrid strain created by crossing Fresh Water Taffy and Biscotti Sundae. This cultivar is known to have a hoppy, citrusy, and peppery aroma, with the dominant terpenes including myrcene and caryophyllene.
- Doja Okanagan Grown Blackberry Cream 3.5g (exclusive to British Columbia): Doja Okanagan Grown Blackberry Cream is an exotic indica-dominant cross of Blackberry Kush and Cookies N Cream. This cultivar is known to produce purple-toned buds with amber pistils. This high-THC cultivar features a sweet, blackberry and creamy aroma profile.
Canopy Growth (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC) is a world-leading diversified cannabis and cannabinoid-based consumer product company, driven by a passion to improve lives, end prohibition, and strengthen communities by unleashing the full potential of cannabis. Leveraging consumer insights and innovation, Canopy Growth offers product varieties in high-quality dried flower, oil, softgel capsule, infused beverage, edible, and topical formats, as well as vaporizer devices by Canopy Growth and industry-leader Storz & Bickel. Canopy Growth's global medical brand, Spectrum Therapeutics, sells a range of full-spectrum products using its colour-coded classification system and is a market leader in both Canada and Germany. Through Canopy Growth's award-winning Tweed and Tokyo Smoke banners, Canopy Growth reaches its adult-use consumers and has built a loyal following by focusing on top quality products and meaningful customer relationships. Canopy Growth has entered into the health and wellness consumer space in key markets including Canada, the United States, and Europe through BioSteel sports nutrition, and This Works skin and sleep solutions; and has introduced additional hemp derived CBD products to the United States through its First & Free and Martha Stewart CBD brands. Canopy Growth has an established partnership with Fortune 500 alcohol leader Constellation Brands.
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New York City commuters can take their morning ride from mundane to adventurous, while fans across the country will have a chance at winning items from a custom Crunch capsule
CHICAGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As people continue to return to the office1, commuting has been making its way back into many morning routines and so has the monotony that comes with it. Luckily, Cap'n Crunch is here to help awaken commuters' adventurous spirits by Crunch-a-tizing the humdrum ride to the office into a one-of-a-kind experience that's as bold and delicious as Cap'n Crunch cereal.
Beginning August 9 through August 11 from 8 - 11 a.m. ET, fans in New York City will have an opportunity to Crunch-a-tize their morning commute aboard an S.S. Guppy-inspired commuter ferry ride that will make stops at these five ports around Manhattan and Brooklyn:
- Pier 11 at Wall St.
- Pier 16 at South Street Seaport
- East 34th St. in Manhattan
- N. Williamsburg at N. 6th St. and Kent Ave
- Battery Park City at Vesey St. and North End Ave
"When balancing work, family and everything in between, it's easy to get lost in the monotony of the day-to-day. That's why Cap'n Crunch is on a mission to help bring joy to everyday moments around the breakfast table and beyond, including the morning commute," says Kristin Kroepfl, Vice President and CMO of Quaker Foods North America. "The Cap'n's Commute gives fans a unique opportunity to disrupt some of the everyday sameness with a little adventure and unrivaled crunch where they least expect it."
Passengers aboard the Cap'n's Commute will be able to enjoy beats by a local DJ, play board games, discover fun Cap'n Crunch design features and photo opportunities throughout the boat, grab some coffee at the coffee bar, and, of course, enjoy a variety of Cap'n Crunch products all complementary with entry.
Registering for the Cap'n's Commute is free, but space is limited! Those 18 and older can reserve seats by visiting www.CapnsCommute.com. Children under 18 can attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (limit one child per parent/guardian). A select number of seats will be available for walk-up attendance each day but booking in advance is highly recommended to secure a seat.
Crunch fans outside the New York City area can still get in on the Cap'n's Commute fun with a chance to win the limited-edition Cap'n's Commuter Capsule. Cap'n Crunch partnered with American modern pop artist Chad Cantcolor to develop a capsule that includes a pair of custom-painted sneakers, t-shirt, bucket hat, and a bandana with designs that give the iconic Cap'n Crunch and his crew a modern pop twist.
For a chance to win the limited-edition Cap'n's Commuter Capsule, Crunch fans who follow @RealCapnCrunch on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram can enter the sweepstakes by replying to the sweepstakes post with the required hashtag #CapnsCommuteSweepstakes between August 3 and August 11. The sweepstakes post will go live on August 3 and the sweepstakes will end on August 11 at 11:59 p.m. CT. See official rules at www.CapnsCommute.com for complete details on how to enter. No purchase is necessary and you must be 18 or older to enter. Limit of one entry per person per social platform.
Cap'n Crunch has been a mainstay in the cereal aisle since it was first introduced in 1963. Owned by The Quaker Oats Company, a unit of PepsiCo, Inc., the ready-to-eat cereal brand features five varieties including Original, Crunch Berries, Peanut Butter Crunch, OOPS! All Berries, and Chocolate Caramel Crunch in addition to many limited-edition flavors and snack offerings like Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Mega Berries Snack Pouches, Oops! All Berries Mega Pouches and Cap'n Crunch Treats. For more information, please visit www.capncrunch.com, Facebook.com/capncrunch or follow us on Twitter or Instagram @realcapncrunch.
The Quaker Oats Company, headquartered in Chicago, is a unit of PepsiCo, Inc., one of the world's largest consumer packaged goods companies. For more than 140 years, Quaker's brands have served as symbols of quality, great taste and nutrition. Quaker® Oats, Quaker® Rice Cakes and Quaker Chewy® Granola Bars are consumer favorites. For more information, please visit www.QuakerOats.com, www.Facebook.com/Quaker or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @Quaker.
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated $70 billion in net revenue in 2020, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lays, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
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Suspected monkeypox patient in Delhi tests negative, discharged from LNJP Hospital
He was discharged today after his reports came back negative yesterday, Kumar told PTI.Sources on Wednesday had said the Ghaziabad resident, who is in his 30s, had travelled to Paris over a month ago, and was hospitalised at the central Delhi facility on Tuesday.Kumar on Thursday said the man had travelled abroad long ago, but recently had undertaken domestic travel.LNJP Hospital is the nodal facility in Delhi for treating confirmed and suspected cases of monkeypox.
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A suspected monkeypox patient, admitted at the LNJP Hospital here, was discharged after testing negative on Thursday, the facility's medical director said.
Besides, the ''repeat samples'' taken from the first reported case of monkeypox in Delhi, who is currently admitted at the hospital, have been taken and sent to the National Institute of Virology-Pune, LNJP medical director Suresh Kumar said.
The suspected patient, a resident of Ghaziabad, was brought to the facility by the surveillance team after he developed fever and skin lesions while in Delhi, the senior doctor said.
''The suspected case of monkeypox was brought to LNJP Hospital two days ago. He was discharged today after his reports came back negative yesterday,'' Kumar told PTI.
Sources on Wednesday had said the Ghaziabad resident, who is in his 30s, had travelled to Paris over a month ago, and was hospitalised at the central Delhi facility on Tuesday.
Kumar on Thursday said the man had travelled abroad long ago, but recently had undertaken domestic travel.
LNJP Hospital is the nodal facility in Delhi for treating confirmed and suspected cases of monkeypox. ''He had lesions and fever. But, this suspected case has been diagnosed with chickenpox. So, only one case of monkeypox in Delhi now,'' Kumar said, adding there was no need to panic.
India has reported four cases of monkeypox so far – three from Kerala and one from Delhi –- a 34-year-old man here with no history of foreign travel.
Asked about the condition of the Delhi patient, Kumar said, ''His vital parameters are normal and lesion condition is improving''.
The man has no history of international travel, but he did attend a stag party in Manali in Himachal Pradesh recently, sources had earlier said.
The LNJP Hospital, which was the nerve centre of the national capital's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, also has constituted a 20-member team comprising dermatologists, physicians, doctors of different specialities, nurses, orderlies and technicians to tackle cases of monkeypox.
Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe.
Monkeypox is usually a self-limited disease with symptoms lasting two to four weeks. It typically presents itself with fever, headache, rashes, sore throat, cough and swollen lymph nodes.
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- Snowflake will help transform Cboe's internal data and analytics infrastructure into a modern cloud architecture
- Provides more scalable and efficient platform for centralizing, integrating, and analyzing Cboe's proprietary data
- Enhances operational performance and capabilities to enable rapid analytics both internally and for customers
- Furthers Cboe's effort to move toward more cloud-based solutions
CHICAGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today announced it is leveraging Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, to migrate its corporate data and analytics from on-premises systems to the cloud. The adoption of Snowflake's Data Cloud will help transform Cboe's data and analytics infrastructure into a modern cloud architecture, bringing speed, scalability, and efficiency to the company's handling of its internal, proprietary data and analytics.
The flexible and highly scalable Snowflake Data Cloud platform, which can operate across different infrastructure cloud providers and regions as a single cloud, will help enable Cboe to employ additional tools to its existing data sets, expanding the way it aggregates and mines its data. Ultimately, this is expected to improve Cboe's capabilities in the ways it can analyze data, and derive rapid analytics to provide intelligence both internally and for customers.
"Cboe will leverage Snowflake to accelerate our cloud migration journey and modernize how we manage and utilize our proprietary corporate data and analytics for our benefit and that of our customers," said Eileen Smith, Senior Vice President, Data and Analytics, Cboe Global Markets. "Snowflake offers a highly flexible and scalable Data Cloud platform that will enable our teams to handle increasing amounts of data with greater speed and efficiency, improving our capabilities for managing, mining, and analyzing that data internally across our global business and sharing those insights with our customers. We look forward to the many expected benefits that Snowflake will provide."
Cboe also plans to utilize Snowflake as a security data lake to unify data for efficient detection and response and other cybersecurity use cases. Additionally, the migration to Snowflake's Data Cloud creates the opportunity for Cboe to potentially create new data products and services, while expanding data access for market participants through Snowflake's cloud capabilities and unique distribution channels, such as Snowflake's Secure Data Sharing.
"The successful financial services companies of tomorrow know that they need to provide a seamless data experience," said Rinesh Patel, Global Industry GTM Lead, Financial Services, Snowflake. "The work Cboe is doing to modernize their data and analytics infrastructure and deliver faster, better insights to their internal teams and clients is a model for how the financial services industry must modernize, deliver on a more customer-centric model of operation and take advantage of the data monetization opportunities that exist in financial services."
Cboe continues to move toward more cloud-based solutions and the engagement with Snowflake is part of its ongoing global cloud strategy.
In November 2021, in a separate initiative, Cboe launched Cboe Global Cloud, a new real-time, cloud-based market data streaming service that aims to optimize the efficiency and delivery of Cboe's data services for market participants globally. Cboe Global Cloud is designed to enable customers to directly access real-time Cboe data from multiple locations around the world with as little as an internet connection. In addition, Cboe Global Cloud helps bring Cboe's wide array of real-time data products together onto a unified platform, providing customers a simple and efficient way to receive a variety of real-time data via a single access point. For more information, visit the Cboe Global Cloud website.
About Cboe Global Markets, Inc
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted, inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products, technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit www.cboe.com.
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We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the loss of our right to exclusively list and trade certain index options and futures products; economic, political and market conditions; compliance with legal and regulatory obligations; price competition and consolidation in our industry; decreases in trading or clearing volumes, market data fees or a shift in the mix of products traded on our exchanges; legislative or regulatory changes or changes in tax regimes; our ability to protect our systems and communication networks from security risks, cybersecurity risks, insider threats and unauthorized disclosure of confidential information; our ability to attract and retain skilled management and other personnel; increasing competition by foreign and domestic entities; our dependence on and exposure to risk from third parties; fluctuations to currency exchange rates; factors that impact the quality and integrity of our indices; the impact of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic; our ability to operate our business without violating the intellectual property rights of others and the costs associated with protecting our intellectual property rights; our ability to minimize the risks, including our credit and default risks, associated with operating a European clearinghouse; our ability to accommodate trading and clearing volume and transaction traffic, including significant increases, without failure or degradation of performance of our systems; misconduct by those who use our markets or our products or for whom we clear transactions; challenges to our use of open source software code; our ability to meet our compliance obligations, including managing potential conflicts between our regulatory responsibilities and our for-profit status; our ability to maintain BIDS Trading as an independently managed and operated trading venue, separate from and not integrated with our registered national securities exchanges; damage to our reputation; the ability of our compliance and risk management methods to effectively monitor and manage our risks; our ability to manage our growth and strategic acquisitions or alliances effectively; restrictions imposed by our debt obligations and our ability to make payments on or refinance our debt obligations; our ability to maintain an investment grade credit rating; impairment of our goodwill, long-lived assets, investments or intangible assets; the accuracy of our estimates and expectations; litigation risks and other liabilities; and operating a digital asset business. More detailed information about factors that may affect our actual results to differ may be found in our filings with the SEC, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other filings made from time to time with the SEC.
We do not undertake, and we expressly disclaim, any duty to update any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.
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Health News Roundup: AbbVie's Allergan reaches $2 billion opioid lawsuit settlement - Bloomberg News; Australia makes monkeypox a disease of national significance and more
Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against drugmakers, distributors and pharmacies over the U.S. opioid crisis. Australia makes monkeypox a disease of national significance Australia said on Thursday the spread of monkeypox was now a "communicable disease incident of national significance" to allow for a more coordinated response, following the World Health Organization's declaration of a global health emergency.
Following is a summary of current health news briefs.
AbbVie's Allergan reaches $2 billion opioid lawsuit settlement - Bloomberg News
AbbVie Inc's unit Allergan has reached an agreement to pay over $2 billion to resolve thousands of lawsuits related to the marketing of its opioid painkiller, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal would settle more than 3,000 lawsuits filed by state and local governments, but complete terms of the settlement are still being chalked out, according to the report. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against drugmakers, distributors, and pharmacies over the U.S. opioid crisis.
Australia makes monkeypox a disease of national significance
Australia said on Thursday the spread of monkeypox was now a "communicable disease incident of national significance" to allow for a more coordinated response, following the World Health Organization's declaration of a global health emergency. Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said in a statement that the National Incident Centre had been activated to enhance coordination across Australia's states and territories to manage the outbreak.
New monkeypox vaccine centre opens in Paris as infections rise
People lined up on Wednesday for the monkeypox vaccine at a new dedicated vaccine centre in Paris, which has been booked out for two days since opening. More than 1,800 people in France have caught the monkeypox virus, with most of the infections in the Paris region, representing around 10% of infections globally.
GSK says U.S. FDA approves kidney disease drug for children
GSK Plc said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had cleared its kidney disease drug Benlysta for the treatment of children aged 5 to 17 years. The clearance makes Benlysta the first treatment approved by the U.S. regulator for children with lupus nephritis, a kind of kidney inflammation.
Democrats Manchin, Schumer agree on $430 billion tax, drugs, energy bill
U.S. Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said on Wednesday he has reached a deal with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on a bill to increase corporate taxes, reduce the national debt, invest in energy technologies and lower the cost of prescription drugs. Manchin has often been a roadblock to President Joe Biden's policy goals, including those specifically addressed in the bill. He previously said he wanted to address high U.S. prescription drug costs, but was concerned more government spending could increase inflation.
CDC to make monkeypox nationally notifiable condition
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Wednesday it plans to make the rapidly spreading monkeypox disease a nationally notifiable condition. The designation, which is set to take effect on Aug. 1, updates criteria for reporting of data on cases by states to the agency and would allow the agency to monitor and respond to monkeypox even after the current outbreak recedes, the CDC said.
Russia daily COVID cases hit highest since April
Russia reported 11,515 new daily coronavirus cases on Thursday, authorities said, the highest such figure since April 13. Forty-one people in Russia died of coronavirus over the last day, the country's anti-COVID-19 taskforce said in an update.
Tokyo's daily COVID cases to exceed 40,000 in record high -FNN, citing govt sources
The daily number of COVID-19 cases in Tokyo is set to exceed 40,000 on Thursday, a record high, broadcaster FNN reported citing government sources. Japan has seen a spike in cases recently, with total domestic cases topping 200,000 on Wednesday, according to NHK.
Sanofi lifts profit outlook as Dupixent sales surge 43%
French healthcare group Sanofi lifted its full-year earnings outlook on continued forecast-beating sales growth for its bestselling drug Dupixent. In a statement on Thursday, Sanofi said it now expects 2022 adjusted earnings per share to grow by about 15%, excluding the effect of currency swings. It had previously predicted low double-digit percentage growth.
Pfizer profit beats estimates on higher demand for COVID products
Pfizer Inc beat second-quarter profit expectations on Thursday as its COVID-19 pill, as well as vaccine, remained in high demand following an uptick in infections in the United States. Revenue from the antiviral pill, Paxlovid, exceeded market estimates by more than $1 billion, while vaccine sales surged 20%, helping the drugmaker reaffirm the combined 2022 revenue forecast of $54 billion.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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The CESAR® Brand, Proudly Part of Mars, Encourages Pet Togetherness by Sharing Top Expertise, Resources, and Tools for Pet-Friendly Workplaces
FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dogs make the best coworkers. That's what a majority of respondents (58%) said in a recent survey conducted by the CESAR brand1 as part of the CESAR® HIRE MY DOG™ program, aimed to help pet parents advocate for pet-friendly workplaces. Launched in March 2022, the CESAR® HIRE MY DOG™ program offers expertise, tools and resources to help make the world a dog-friendly place, starting with the workplace. Now, through a partnership with Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit – and their dogs Indie, Emmett and Mabel – the brand is sharing expert tips to help inspire and transform offices into dog-friendly workspaces.
Marrying The Home Edit's keen eye for organization with the expertise from Mars Petcare – the Cesar brand's parent company – and their BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ PETS WORK AT WORK™ toolkit and expert resources, Shearer and Teplin have come up with a few ways to help inspire and transform offices into functional and stylized pet-friendly workspaces:
- Organize single-serve meals for office dogs – like CESAR Canine Cuisine – by flavor and color in clear bins, so they can be grabbed easily. For dry dog food and treats, clear containers, jars or canisters make it easy to spot when items are running low.
- Designate a dog zone in a common area for toys, potty supplies, brushes and more. Store each category in baskets with labels so employees can easily find what they are looking for.
- Store a cleanup caddy under the office sinks with pet-friendly carpet cleaners, disinfecting sprays or wipes, and paper towels to quickly clean up any messes. Make sure the cleaning supplies are not accessible to pets.
"We understand the benefit of being with our dogs. Over the last few years especially, Indie, Emmett and Mabel have consistently been by our side across all facets of life, including our day-to-day work with The Home Edit," said Shearer and Teplin. "Being together with our pets helps us thrive, love more and have more fun when getting organized, and that's why we're excited to be partnering with the CESAR team to help bring more people and their pets together."
Experiencing Shared Joy in the Workplace
To give people the opportunity to experience the benefit of working alongside their dogs, today at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, the CESAR brand is hosting a "Pup-Up" Workspace, open to pet parents and their pets. The one-day event brings to life just how simple it is to go pet-friendly and features amenities every pet-friendly workspace needs to ensure pets and pet parents can comfortably and responsibly enjoy time together at the office, including leash attachments at desks, water bowls and beds for furry friends, durable, pet-friendly furniture and floors, and a stash of CESAR Canine Cuisine. The experience will also allow pet-parents to answer a few emails at workstations, enjoy a pick-me-up together with their pet at the coffee cart stocked with lattes and pup cups and create a resume for their pet with the CESAR® HIRE MY DOG™ resume builder. The resumes can be used to play up the qualities that pets can bring to the workplace and help pet parents advocate for their canine coworkers.
As more businesses continue to return to the office, the demand for pets and their pet parents to be together at work continues to grow. In fact, according to a recent Mars Petcare survey of pet parents, 89% of people say it's important that they can continue to spend time with pets during the workday2, especially after spending the last two years at home with them. The recent CESAR brand survey1 also found that more than half of dog owners feel bringing their dog to work would encourage them to take breaks (55%) and would foster more social interaction in the workplace (52%).
"A pet-friendly workplace is essential to our company's culture. Our organization has implemented pet-friendly policies and continually works to reinforce 'pet perks' by improving our spaces and office plans to ensure they are as pet-friendly as possible," said Dave Bradey, People & Organization Leader, Mars Petcare North America. "As pet parents ourselves, we know 'togetherness' at work relieves stress, increases community and boosts morale, which is why we want to share the tools and resources to make going pet-friendly in the workplace accessible for all companies, so that people and their pets can always be together in life."
To learn more about the CESAR brand's mission to create more pet-friendly workplaces, visit CESARHireMyDog.com, or follow the CESAR brand on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. To further ease the transition to a pet-friendly space, Mars Petcare's BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ PETS WORK AT WORK™ toolkit provides employers with pet-friendly workplace resources, including a sample pet policy, pet amenities considerations and tips on pet-friendly design.
1This research was conducted by KRC Research from July 30 to August 1, 2021 via an online survey of a representative sample of 1,004 U.S. adults ages 18 or older.
2This research was conducted by KRC Research from July 28 – August 8, 2021 via an online survey of a representative sample of 1,003 U.S. adult pet owners ages 18 or older.
About CESAR® Canine Cuisine
CESAR Canine Cuisine is a high-quality line of premium dry and wet dog food and dog treats for small- to medium-sized dogs. The CESAR brand wants to transform mealtime into moments of shared joy by providing irresistible taste and unparalleled variety all dogs love. The CESAR brand offers a wide variety of irresistible wet food flavors through their classic tray offerings, including the HOME DELIGHTS™ line that features comfort food favorites. The SIMPLY CRAFTED™ range is designed to give dogs a simple and tasty meal complement, while WHOLESOME BOWLS™ meals are a healthy and culinary inspired meal or dry kibble topper. The brand's newest offering, the CESAR FRESH CHEF™ range, is a moist and flavorful human grade refrigerated dog food made with human-grade ingredients. The brand also offers three flavors in their dry food line, plus a variety of gourmet soft dog treats. To learn more, visit www.cesar.com.
About Mars Petcare
At Mars Petcare we have one purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™. Through comprehensive veterinary care, nutrition, breakthrough programs in diagnostics, wearable health monitoring, DNA testing and pet welfare we help pets in more than 130 countries. For decades we've supported research into the incredible science of human-animal interaction at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute where scientists discover important advances in pet health and wellness. Mars Petcare is part of Mars, Incorporated, a global, family-owned business with a focus on becoming Sustainable in a Generation. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Mars, Incorporated
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food and petcare products and services, we employ 130,000+ dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M's®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, BEN'S ORIGINAL™, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA® and 5™; and take care of half of the world's pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses, including AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus and VCA™.
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Himachal Pradesh logs 930 COVID-19 cases
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Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally increased to 2,97,520 on Thursday with 930 fresh COVID-19 cases, officials said.
The death toll remained unchanged at 4,138, they said.
The number of active COVID-19 cases increased to 5,239 from 4,914 the previous day, the officials said.
On Wednesday, 5,116 samples were collected for COVID-19 testing and 930 of them came back positive, they said.
With 605 more people recuperating from the viral disease, the total number of recoveries stands at 2,88,123, they said.
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China Jo-Jo Drugstores Reports Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results
HANGZHOU, China, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc. (NASDAQ: CJJD) ("Jo-Jo Drugstores" or the "Company"), a leading online and offline retailer, wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical and other healthcare products and healthcare provider in China, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
Mr. Lei Liu, Chairman and CEO of Jo-Jo Drugstores, commented, "We are pleased with our fiscal year 2022 financial results, which reflect our continued growth momentum that we have achieved overall improvement across all key financial metrics. Compared with fiscal year 2021, our total revenue and gross profit increased by 23.5% and 24.9%, respectively, while our net loss narrowed down by 61.8%. Our solid financial performance demonstrates the resilience of our business and the reliability of our current business strategies in the current challenging market amid COVID-19 pandemic. Through leveraging the advantage of our stable supplier network, extensive distribution channels, and deep customer connections, we have proven our capability to execute our multifaceted growth plan and scale our business. Our dedicated team continues to provide high-quality services to customers, which has improved our brand awareness, strengthened customer relationships and distinguished us from peers in the market."
Mr. Liu continued, "The project of 'Healthy China 2030' advances the healthcare sector reforms and greatly enhances overall medical service quality and efficiency in China. We remain confident in the business we've built and our ability to capture the significant opportunity going forward brought by the project of 'Healthy China 2030'. We will continue to focus on executing our growth strategy and drive initiatives to deliver sustainable development. To realize the potential of our business model, we have enhanced various information and data systems, continued to develop the management system for patients with chronic diseases, upgraded our 'Medical + Medicine' business model, introduced digital services, developed 24-hour service stores, launched a new Office Automation system, and accelerated comprehensive budget management. We look forward to bringing our excellent services and products to more customers and continuing to add value to our existing customers. We will keep our efforts in investing in our team and business, expanding our distribution network, growing our customer base and building continued momentum toward our growth objectives. We believe that we are well-positioned to deliver profitable growth over the long-term and generate long-term shareholder value."
Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Highlights
- Revenue increased by 23.5% to $164.39 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 from $133.13 million for the same period of last year.
- Gross profit increased by 24.9% to $36.52 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 from $29.24 million for the same period of last year.
- Gross margin increased by 0.2 percentage points to 22.2% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 from 22.0% for the same period of last year.
- Net loss was $3.20 million, or $0.92 per basic and diluted share, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, compared to net loss of $8.38 million, or $2.39 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of last year.
Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results
Revenue
Revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 increased by $31.25 million, or 23.5%, to $164.39 million from $133.13 million for the same period of last year. The increase in revenue was primarily due to the growth in retail drugstores, online pharmacy and wholesale business.
Revenue from the retail drugstores business increased by $8.13 million, or 10.7%, to $84.23 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 from $76.10 million for the same period of last year. After excluding the impact of exchange rate fluctuation, the actual retail drugstores sales increased by 5.2%. The actual increase in retail drugstore sales was primarily due to continuous adjustments of merchandises, suitable to the market and improved store employee incentive plan, and contribution from the new store sales.
Revenue from the online pharmacy business increased by $7.74 million, or 34.4%, to $30.22 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 from $22.48 million for the same period of last year. The increase was primarily caused by sales to commercial insurance customers via the Company's official website and an increase in sales of prescription drugs via e-commerce platforms such as Tmall. The sales via the Company's official website were primarily made by certain pharmacy benefit management providers and insurance companies. For example, the Company has signed a service contract with Yingda Taihe Life Insurance Co. Ltd. ("Yingda"), a national insurance company. Certain companies bought private health insurances from Yingda for their employees. By linking the Company's online pharmacy platform with Yingda and training Yingda's employees, they are able to buy health products on the Company's online stores. The sales from these customers contributed significantly to the Company's official website sales.
Prescription drugs used to be prohibited from online sales due to safety concern. After the nation has lifted the ban order, online prescription drug sales become popular. As a result, the sale of prescription drugs was $10.33 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 as compared to $8.24 million for the same period of last year.
Revenue from the wholesale business increased by $15.39 million, or 44.6%, to $49.94 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, from $34.55 million for the same period of last year. In order to obtain rebates from its major suppliers, the Company is required to make more purchase from the suppliers. To quickly resell these products, the Company chose to lower its sales price to local vendors, which in turn helped increase the sales significantly.
Gross profit and gross margin
Total cost of goods sold increased by $23.98 million, or 23.1%, to $127.87 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, from $103.89 million for the same period of last year. Gross profit increased by $7.28 million, or 24.9%, to $36.52 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 from $29.24 million for the same period of last year. Overall gross margin increased by 0.2 percentage points to 22.2% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, from 22.0% for the same period of last year, due to higher retail drugstores profit margins.
Gross margins for retail drugstores, online pharmacy and wholesale were 32.0%, 11.9%, and 12.0%, respectively, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, compared to gross margins for retail drugstores, online pharmacy and wholesale of 30.2%, 10.4%, and 11.3%, respectively, for the same period of last year.
Loss from operations
Selling and marketing expenses increased by $3.93 million, or 14.6%, to $30.88 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 from $26.95 million for the same period of last year. The increase in selling and marketing expenses was primarily due to increase in rent and the sales and marketing expenses.
General and administrative expenses decreased by $2.71 million, or 24.9%, to $8.19 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 from $10.90 million for the same period of last year. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the decrease in stock-based compensation, offset by the increase in bad debt expense. In December 2020, the Company issued a total of 3,790,000 shares of common stock and recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $3.94 million. In the year ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded the reduction in the allowance for bad debts of $0.17 million as compared to the increase in the allowance for bad debts of $1.0 million in fiscal year 2022.
Loss from operations was $2.69 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, compared to $8.84 million for the same period of last year. Operating margin was (1.6) % and (6.6)% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Net loss
Net loss was $3.20 million, or $0.92 per basic and diluted share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, compared to net loss of $8.38 million, or $2.39 per basic and diluted share for the same period of last year.
Financial Condition
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash of $18.46 million, compared to $22.05 million as of March 31, 2021. Net cash used in operating activities was $5.39 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, compared to $0.06 million for the same period of last year. The change is primarily attributable to a decrease in cash provided by accounts payable of $9,938,165, a decrease in cash provided by stock compensation of $3,941,600, a decrease in cash provided by other receivables of $2,396,659 offset by an increase of $5,138,115 in inventories and biological assets, an increase in cash provided by net loss of $5,177,212. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.31 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, compared to $2.00 million for the same period of last year. The change is primarily attributable to an increase in cash provided by investment in a joint venture of $1,470,119 and an increase of $170,445 in additions to leasehold improvements. Net cash provided by financing activities was $4.84 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, compared to $3.08 million for the same period of last year. The change is primarily due to repayment of notes payable and proceeds from equity and debt financing.
About China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc.
China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc. ("Jo-Jo Drugstores" or the "Company"), is a leading online and offline retailer and wholesale distributor of pharmaceutical and other healthcare products and a provider of healthcare services in China. Jo-Jo Drugstores currently operates an online pharmacy and retail drugstores with licensed doctors on site for consultation, examination and treatment of common ailments at scheduled hours. It is also a wholesale distributor of products similar to those carried in its pharmacies. For more information about the Company, please visit http://jiuzhou360.com. The Company routinely posts important information on its website.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains information about the Company's view of its future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with its ability to raise additional funding, its ability to maintain and grow its business, variability of operating results, its ability to maintain and enhance its brand, its development and introduction of new products and services, the successful integration of acquired companies, technologies and assets into its portfolio of products and services, marketing and other business development initiatives, competition in the industry, general government regulation, economic conditions, dependence on key personnel, the ability to attract, hire and retain personnel who possess the technical skills and experience necessary to meet the requirements of its clients, and its ability to protect its intellectual property. The Company's encourages you to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's annual reports and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information, please contact:
Company Contact:
Frank Zhao
Chief Financial Officer
+86-571-88077108
[email protected]
Investor Relations Contact:
Tina Xiao
Ascent Investor Relations LLC
+1-917-609-0333
[email protected]
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Centre lets TN hold tests for monkey pox at King Institute: Minister
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- India
The Centre has allowed the Tamil Nadu Health Department to conduct tests for detection of monkey pox disease at the over-a-century old King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research here, State Minister Ma Subramanian said on Thursday.
The Minister for Medical and Family Welfare, after inspecting the facility, said instead of sending the samples of patients, who show symptoms of the disease, to the National Institute of Virology, Pune, the tests can be done at King Institute itself.
Recalling the spread of the disease, Subramanian said the virus which was initially detected in the United Kingdom has now spread to over 77 countries and 20,638 people have been affected by itso far.
''The World Health Organisation has issued directives to protect ourselves from the virus. In India, four cases were reported from Kerala and New Delhi. In Tamil Nadu, there has been no monkey pox cases detected till date,'' he told reporters.
The Tamil Nadu government has intensified screening of passengers at the four international airports in the State by randomly selecting two per cent of passengers who arrive from the affected countries, he said. ''We have set up mass fever-screening camps, and conduct saturation tests on passengers,'' he said.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that laboratories would be set up in 15 locations across the country to conduct tests for monkey pox disease, he said.
''Instead of sending the samples to NIV, Pune, the Tamil Nadu government requested for a laboratory in the State, as one among the 15 locations announced by ICMR. Based on the request, the Centre on Wednesday allowed the King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research to hold tests for detection of monkey pox disease,'' he said.
The 123-year-old King Institute has set up a dedicated laboratory to conduct the tests for patients who show symptoms of monkey pox. With this, the samples may not be required to be sent to Pune and they can be tested in Chennai, he said.
To a query about four participants scheduled to take part in the cultural programme during the 44th edition of Chess Olympiad testing COVID-19 positive, he said they were only rumours, as the Health Department has stepped up the surveillance at major locations, including at the Chennai airport.
''The venue at Mamallapuram is a completely sanitised area and we have deployed special medical teams to assist the players round the clock. Details about doctors who are available and their phone numbers have been distributed to the players in the form of a handbook,'' he pointed out.
Even those who would be taking part in the inauguration today are allowed entry only after RT-PCR tests, he said. In another development, Subramanian said two samples, which were collected from a mother and daughter recently after testing COVID-19 positive from Navalur in Chengalpet district, have confirmed BA.4 lineage of the Omicron variant. ''The sample of the mother was detected to be BA.1 lineage of Omicron variant which is common. However, the sample of daughter was that of BA.4 lineage through which we can say that BA.4 lineage has entered Tamil Nadu,'' he said.
''Both the mother and daughter have recovered from the virus and are doing well now. This incident confirms the detection of BA.4 lineage of Omicron variant in Tamil Nadu,'' he said.
The samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology, Pune, which confirmed the variants, he added.
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Core Biogenesis Raises $10.5M To Accelerate Plant-Based Bioproduction
Production facility for growth factors and cytokines launching in early 2023
STRASBOURG, France, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Biogenesis, an emerging biotechnology company with a novel plant-based bioproduction platform, recently completed a $10.5M Series A funding round. The funds will be used to build out an industrial scale facility dedicated to producing growth factors and cytokines for the burgeoning cell therapy market and cellular agriculture industry, and to hire additional scientific and technical staff to support the expansion. The funding round was led by XAnge, a Paris-based science and technology venture capital firm. Other investors include Blue Horizon Ventures, a Zurich-based venture capital firm with a focus on protein alternatives and food tech, and Thia Ventures, an investor at the crossroads of biotechnology, nutrition and health, with offices in Geneva, Luxembourg, Belgium and Singapore.
Founded in May 2020, Core Biogenesis has developed a proprietary technology to express recombinant proteins from the seeds of the Camelina sativa oilseed plant. "Our patent-pending protein expression platform is a powerful tool for producing highly bioactive compounds in a completely animal-free and antibiotic-free manner," said CEO and Co-Founder Alexandre Reeber. "We achieve high yield while eliminating the biosafety risk of endotoxin, virus, and prion contamination seen with current mammalian and microbial expression platforms. After harvest, our downstream process is a simple three-step operation that achieves incredibly high purity."
While Core Biogenesis' molecular farming platform can be used to express recombinant growth factors for everything from therapeutics to cultivated meat, their first target is to address the complexity and high costs of next-generation therapeutic modalities such as cell therapies.
"The cell therapy market is at the forefront of future oncology, neurodegenerative disease, and personalized medicine treatments, with the market expected to grow from $9.2B in 2021 to $65B by 2027. Growth factors are critical cell culture media components and are widely employed in cell therapy manufacturing. We have generated stable lines expressing growth factors and cytokines at a high yield and have demonstrated that our products de-risk the cell expansion operation. Further, our technology drives down cell therapy manufacturing costs which will help to improve patient access to these life-saving therapies," explained Reeber. "Our large-scale recombinant protein production facility in Strasbourg will be fully functional in Q1 2023 and will ultimately have the capacity to produce kilograms of GMP-grade growth factors and cytokines."
"We hope to shift the bioprocessing field's mindset about recombinant protein production," added CSO and Co-Founder Chouaib Meziadi. "Not only can we produce proteins at high yield and lower cost than traditional methods, but our entire production process is carbon-negative. At Core Biogenesis, we truly believe that what is good for the patient can also be good for the planet."
As the company builds out the new manufacturing facility, they are also growing their team of scientific and technical experts to a total of 30 employees, with plans for additional expansions in the future.
About Core Biogenesis
Founded in May 2020 by Dr. Chouaib Meziadi and Alexandre Reeber, Core Biogenesis employs a novel green bioproduction platform to express recombinant proteins from plants. Their animal-free growth factors and cytokines contribute to a more cost-effective and commercially-viable cell therapy manufacturing process, thereby supporting the treatment of neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers. In December 2020, the startup raised €2.6 million in Seed from XAnge, Entrepreneur First, Plug and Play and several Business Angels. In March 2022 it completed a 2nd round of €10M in Series A from XAnge, Blue Horizon Ventures, Entrepreneur First and Business Angels. Core Biogenesis was Grand Prize winner of the national i-Lab BPI France competition in 2021.
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Dalai Lama advocates democracy, freedom for the world: Sri Lankan professor
The Dalai Lama, one of the most admired spiritual leaders, is an icon who advocates democracy and freedom not only for his country but also for the world, a Sri Lanka-based professor said.
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- Sri Lanka
The Dalai Lama, one of the most admired spiritual leaders, is an icon who advocates democracy and freedom not only for his country but also for the world, a Sri Lanka-based professor said. On the 87th birthday of the spiritual leader, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka's Ven Prof Lenagala Sirinivasa said that the Dalai Lama is a role model to everyone who wants to see a positive difference in the world, Daily Mirror reported.
The Dalai Lama relinquished his role as the spiritual leader of more than 7 million Tibetan Buddhists because of the Chinese aggression and has lived in exile for 60 years, he said. Sirinivasa also said that the Dalai Lama has inimitable characteristics of a divine presence on earth such as not losing composure, a sense of humour, altruistic tendencies, simple childlike nature and relentless hard work to achieve global and national commitments.
His achievements over his exile would need many pages to record, he added. During the recent events conducted by the Dalai Lama over the years, many people have witnessed his simple childlike nature, capacity to laugh aloud without any trace of concern or worry while engaged in grave global issues and threats, his unreserved pure, willful, sacrificial love that intentionally desires another's highest good and his equilibrium and blissfulness at all occasions, the publication said quoting Sirinivasa.
He mentioned that the simplistic nature of Dalai Lama was evident during his address at a symposium at the Cambridge Union, and added that his outlook on fellow human beings and his approaches to the contemporary world is visible in his lectures and discourses in world capitals. Even during extreme aggression, Dalai Lama advocated policies of non-violence, the professor said adding that the spiritual leader has received more than 84 awards, honorary doctorates, and prizes since 1959 for his messages of peace, non-violence, inter-religious understanding, universal responsibility and compassion.
Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has three main commitments in his life. The first includes promoting human values such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment and self-discipline, the publication reported citing Sirinivasa. The second includes promoting religious harmony and understanding among the world's major religious traditions, he added.
The Sri Lankan professor added that the third commitment of the Dalai Lama, who is a Tibetan, is to preserve Tibet's Buddhist culture as a culture of peace and non-violence and protect the natural environment of Tibet. Sirinivasa also said the Dalai Lama believes ancient Indian understanding of the workings of the mind and emotions, as well as mental training such as meditation, are of great relevance today and can be combined with modern education. (ANI)
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- Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. achieved 293.8 billion won in sales and 33.6 billion won in operating revenue in the second quarter due to the growth of ethical drugs and Nabota.
- A continuous increase in profitability is expected due to sales visualization of the new drug Fexuclue and Nabota's entry into the European market in the third quarter.
SEOUL, South Korea, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (represented by Jeon Seng-ho and Lee Chang-jae) presented its management performance (separate standards) for the second quarter of 2022. In the second quarter, separate standard sales 293.8 billion won and operating revenues 33.6 billion won with a respective year-on year increase of 7.6% and 25.8%. In the same quarter, combined sales revenue reached 322.1 billion won and operating revenue reached 30 billion won.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. broke its highest quarterly operating revenue (separate standards) for this year's 1st and 2nd consecutive quarters as its sales also hit an all-time quarterly high. The ETC sector's continuous growth, the surge in export of the botulinum toxin Nabota, and the favorable exchange rate propelled the company's operating revenue and profitability improvement.
The ETC sector recorded a 5.5% year-on year increase in sales revenue, summing up to 205.8 billion won in contrast to 195.1 billion won. Profitable products such as Crejet, the hyperlipidemia treatment, Ususa, the liver supplement, Diabex, the diabetes treatment, and Anplone, the anti-thrombotic drug, showed year-on-year growth of over 10%, as well as over 30% in sales for Forxiga, the diabetes treatment distributed through the company.
Botulinum toxin solution Nabota achieved 37.1 billion won in sales, a year-on-year increase of 60% from 23.2 billion won, of which exports showed a year-on-year growth of 105% from 14.2 billion won to 29.2 billion won. Due to the increase in local shares and recognition, exports to the U.S. sales partner Evolus doubled year-on-year to 21.1 billion won and took a favorable turn in exports in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Nabota will launch in primary botulinum toxin markets such as Europe, Turkey, and Chile in the third and fourth quarters and overseas sales are expected to increase further.
In addition, Fexuclue, a new drug for gastroesophageal reflux disease released earlier this month by Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., is expected to act as a positive factor in gaining good results in the second half year. Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is now speeding up to expand its Fexuclue market shares. In the domestic market, Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is using various channels to actively promote the unique features of Fexuclue Tab. to medical staff across the country. For overseas markets, it promptly agreed to technology exports worth 1.1 trillion won to 15 countries worldwide, planning to gradually expand its export range to foster it as a new global blockbuster drug.
The OTC sector recorded a sales revenue of 34.3 billion won, a year-on-year increase of 19.9% from 28.6 billion won. Due to COVID-19, the antipyretic Ezn6 grew 45% year-on-year, while Urusa, the liver supplement, grew over 30% year-on-year. Health functional foods also had a 100% year-on-year growth, and the offline distribution of Enerthistle, a brand specializing in liver health, will be expanded in the second half of the year.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is strengthening its growth engine by investing 33 billion won, or 11.2% of sales, in research and development, which is generating tangible results such as Fexuclue Tab., the in-house developed 34th domestic new drug.
Daewoong Pharmaceutical stated that Nabota's expansion in market shares and exports in primary global botulinum toxin markets including the U.S., led to record quarterly sales and operating revenue and Daewoong Pharmaceutical expects the company's growth and revenue to increase when Nabota is released in Europe.
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India raises concern over executions of democracy activists in Myanmar
India on Thursday raised concern over the recent executions of democracy activists in Myanmar which led to widespread criticism of country's military junta from the international community.
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- India
India on Thursday raised concern over the recent executions of democracy activists in Myanmar which led to widespread criticism of country's military junta from the international community. "We have noted developments in Myanmar with deep concerns," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on the execution of four democracy activists by Myanmar's ruling junta.
Addressing a press briefing today, Bagchi said, "As a neighbouring country, we have always highlighted the need for a peaceful resolution of the issue (in Myanmar). The rule of law and democratic process must be held." "As a friend of the people of Myanmar, we will continue to support Myanmar's return to democracy and stability," he added. Myanmar's military junta Monday reported the execution of four men in the country's first death sentences carried out in over three decades.
"The Myanmar junta's execution of four men was an act of utter cruelty," said Elaine Pearson, acting Asia director at Human Rights Watch. "These executions, including of activist Ko Jimmy and opposition lawmaker Phyo Zeya Thaw, followed grossly unjust and politically motivated military trials. This horrific news was compounded by the junta's failure to notify the men's families, who learned about the executions through the junta's media reports." The volatile situation in Myanmar following the February 1, 2021 coup has increased armed conflict and subsequent population displacement within and across borders, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The United States has condemned the Myanmar military's execution of four pro-democracy leaders and elected officials for exercising their fundamental freedoms. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday condemned the Myanmar military regime's execution of four pro-democracy activists and elected leaders.
"The United States condemns in the strongest terms the Burma military regime's executions of pro-democracy activists and elected leaders Ko Jimmy, Phyo Zeya Thaw, Hla Myo Aung, and Aung Thura Zaw for the exercise of their fundamental freedoms," Blinken said in a statement. "These reprehensible acts of violence further exemplify the regime's complete disregard for human rights and the rule of law. Since the February 2021 coup, the regime has perpetuated violence against its own people, killing more than 2,100, displacing more than 700,000, and detaining thousands of innocent people, including members of civil society and journalists," he added.
According to Blinken, the regime's sham trials and these executions are blatant attempts to extinguish democracy; these actions will never suppress the spirit of the brave people of Myanmar. (ANI)
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CHICAGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPLICE Software Inc, a customer engagement company specializing in automated communication workflows and opt-in management, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to partner with Terazo, a leading development firm and Twilio Gold Consulting Partner specializing in automation and integration that uses the latest technologies to build software platforms that scale with the needs of the business.
According to a recent text statistics roundup, 64% of consumers want businesses to communicate with them via text messaging, and two-way conversational text messaging is a necessary natural extension, meaning businesses need options to deploy the right solution to meet customers where they are, on their terms. This need has been further driven and accelerated by Twilio's acquisition of two-way messaging client ZipWhip, which is shutting down as a standalone service. Working in tandem, Terazo and SPLICE will consult with clients on the best replacement options for ZipWhip, recommending either SPLICE'S Talk+ product or a more substantial buildout using Twilio products, depending on the client's specific needs.
This partnership will allow customers and prospects to not only configure and personalize SPLICE solutions but to customize components like the integration points or even aspects of the workflow experience. Both Terazo and SPLICE are committed to finding the right solutions to each client's needs and gaining an understanding of the best way to help move forward on their respective technology journeys.
"I think it's essential to recognize that sometimes a client will need additional development and integration to achieve operational success," said Tara Kelly, President and CEO of SPLICE. "Welcoming Terazo as a development partner empowers our customers, especially those deploying two-way text solutions into complex existing workflows."
As a Twilio Gold Consulting Partner, Terazo brings forward-thinking, impactful outcomes to clients looking to enhance or bolster their client-facing communications technologies. The strengthening of the partner ecosystem is good news for the firms' respective customers and Twilio alike.
"When it comes to adapting to and fulfilling customer needs, a lot of times it comes down to having the right partner at the right time," said Amee Mungo, Chief Strategy Officer at Terazo. "Our partnership with SPLICE widens the aperture of our service range and allows us to assist smaller clients who may not need a full-scale, enterprise-centric solution. I'm really excited about this opportunity as it is a win for us, for SPLICE, our partner Twilio, and our shared customers."
When partners work together, everyone wins!
Eric Kys, Account Manager, Twilio
SPLICE Software is in the business of driving real conversations with customers for retailers, insurers, financial institutions, and healthcare providers. SPLICE's Data-Driven Dialogs® enable businesses to send automated messages to customers via their channels of choice, including phone, SMS/MMS messaging, email, and voice-first, all with full Opt-In Management. For more information on SPLICE, visit our website, connect via LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter at @SPLICESoftware.
Terazo is a solutions-oriented, platform-centric software development and managed services firm offering integration and automation services that enable clients large and small to run more efficiently and realize new business value. The growing company, founded in 2016, supports mission-critical platforms, applications, and online services for customers in a wide variety of fields. As a Twilio Gold Consulting and Integration Partner, Terazo works with multi-national clients in both strategic advisory and world class integration and software delivery across customer engagement, identity/security, and data needs.
Contact:
Olivia Stover
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Russia denies any concrete agreement with US in prisoner release case
Russia on Thursday said that no concrete agreement had been reached in prisoner release negotiations with the United States for releasing Viktor Bout in exchange for the release of US citizens Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.
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Russia on Thursday said that no concrete agreement had been reached in prisoner release negotiations with the United States for releasing Viktor Bout in exchange for the release of US citizens Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. This comes a day after US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that the United States has put a "substantial proposal on the table" to facilitate the release of US citizens Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, both held by Russia in what the US has termed "wrongful detention."
The United States had offered Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death" in exchange for the release of US citizens Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, both held by Moscow. "There are no agreements yet which are finalized," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said as quoted by The Washington Post.
"It is known that while discussing such issues information throw-ins are not normally made," Peskov said and mentioned that announcements are made about agreements that have been completed. Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, did not comment regarding the prisoner swap agreement on Thursday.
However, Zakharova reiterated that there had not been a "concrete result" in negotiations to free prisoners and said that the interest of Russia had to be taken into account along with the interests of the United States, the US-based publication reported. Notably, Viktor Bout was given a 25-year prison sentence by the US in 2012.
Earlier on Wednesday, the US, for the first time, had confirmed that it had made proposals to Russia to release the American basketball star, Griner, who was detained for months in a drugs case and Whelan, sentenced to 16 years in prison on espionage charges in 2016, The New York Times reported. Blinken further said that he expected to talk with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov in the coming days and urged him to accept the proposal.
In February, the Russian authorities detained Brittney Griner on drug charges after finding vape cartridges that contained hashish oil in her luggage while she was at an airport near Moscow. In Russia, she was stopped at an airport near Moscow and since then, her detention has been repeatedly extended. Griner's trial began on July 1 and she pleaded guilty. Her lawyers have argued that the star had a medical prescription for the hashish oil and mistakenly carried the drug into Russia.
"On December 28, 2018, a US citizen Paul Whelan was detained by officers from the Russian Federal Security Service during a spy action in Moscow," Sputnik quoted FSB's spokesperson as saying. (ANI)
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One killed, two injured as fight leads to gunfire in downtown Minneapolis
A man was killed and two more were injured after police say a fight "escalated to gunfire" in downtown Minneapolis in the early hours of Thursday.
A Minneapolis Police Department release says officers reported a fight "occurring inside and extending out of a business" on 4th Street North near 1st Avenue North.
"With officers in the immediate area and others arriving, the fight escalated to gunfire," MPD said, with some of the gunfire being "fully automatic."
No officers fired shots during the incident. A man was confirmed dead at the scene from gunshot wounds, while a man in his 40s has life-threatening injuries, and another man suffered non-life-threatening wounds.
One man was arrested at the scene and a gun recovered, while a second gun was also found.
The victim's name will be released at a later stage by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information about the incident should call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.CrimeStoppersMN.org.
It marks the 50th homicide in Minneapolis this year.
Note: The details provided in this story are based on the police’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change.
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45% say health care costs have already increased due to inflation
86% believe Medicare should negotiate with drug companies to reduce costs
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) (eHealth.com), a leading online private health insurance marketplace, today released a survey showing that 95% of Medicare beneficiaries are worried about the impact of inflation on health care costs. Nearly half (45%) of the 2,500 Medicare beneficiaries surveyed say their health care costs have already increased due to inflation.
The survey, conducted before news of a possible compromise Senate bill to address drug costs under Medicare, also shows that 86% of seniors support government involvement in negotiating drug prices. Nine out of ten of those surveyed are living on a fixed income.
"Seniors on a fixed income are particularly vulnerable to inflation's impact on health care costs," says eHealth CEO Fran Soistman. "Our survey shows the consequences of inflation are immediate and that senior citizens are concerned about their ability to afford monthly premiums and other health care costs."
Insights from eHealth's report:
- Drug costs and Part B premiums top the list of concerns: When it comes to health care cost inflation, the top two worries of Medicare beneficiaries are increased prescription drug costs and increased Medicare Part B premiums, each cited by 65% of respondents.
- Seniors believe government involvement could help reduce costs: 88% say that reducing drug costs now would help lessen their worries about health care cost inflation. Slightly fewer, 86%, want more government involvement in reducing drug prices.
- Many are financially vulnerable to higher premiums and drug costs: About half (49%) of Medicare beneficiaries say an increase of 10% or less in their Medicare premiums would make their coverage unaffordable; a similar figure (52%) say an increase of 10% or less would make their prescription drug costs unaffordable.
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eHealth's report is based on a voluntary survey of Medicare beneficiaries who purchased Medicare health insurance plans through eHealth. The survey was conducted in July of 2022 and a total of 2,519 responses were collected.
About eHealth
eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) operates a leading health insurance marketplace at eHealth.com and eHealthMedicare.com with technology that provides consumers with health insurance enrollment solutions. Since 1997, we have connected more than eight million members with quality, affordable health insurance, Medicare options, and ancillary plans. Our proprietary marketplace offers Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D prescription drug, individual, family, small business, and other plans from approximately 200 health insurance carriers across fifty states and the District of Columbia.
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With eye on third term in office, Xi Jinping talks of modern, socialist China
To set the tone for the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, President Xi Jinping gave an "important" speech where he underlined the setting off on a new journey towards a "modern and socialist" country in an all-round way.
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To set the tone for the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, President Xi Jinping gave an "important" speech where he underlined the setting off on a new journey towards a "modern and socialist" country in an all-round way. It seems like the first draft of the report to be presented by Xi in the party congress has been deliberated in the politburo. During a seminar titled "Learning the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech and welcoming the 20th National Congress of the CPC" on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It also sums up the achievements in the last 5 years that have been "extremely unusual and extraordinary". The outstanding achievements are reflected in poverty alleviation, ecological civilization construction, safeguarding national security, advancing national defence and military modernization, maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, and conducting diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. Meanwhile, a senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official on Wednesday called for thoroughly studying the important remarks made by the Chinese President and general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Xi Jinping, at a study session of provincial and ministerial-level officials.
This has come as Chinese President Xi Jinping is trying to consolidate power to secure his third term in office. Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks at a teleconference with publicity officials nationwide.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's remarks answer a series of theoretical and practical questions concerning the development of the Party and the country's cause, said Huang, reported Xinhua. The study, publicity and implementation of Xi's important remarks ought to be regarded as a major political task, Huang noted, urging concrete actions in carrying out publicity work in preparation for the Party's 20th National Congress.
Meanwhile, ahead of the Chinese Communist Party's twice-a-decade national congress in November, an intra-party bulletin that updated membership figures of the CCP has ruffled some feathers among some China analysts. Last month, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee said that the number of the Communist Party of China (CPC) members surpassed 96.71 million by the end of 2021.
The membership was 3.7 per cent up from the 2020 figure, and 15.9 per cent more than the figure when the 18th CCP National Congress was held in late 2012, Xinhua news agency reported. According to the Chinese news agency, more than 4.38 million people joined the CPC last year when the Party marked its centenary, figures from the report showed. The CCP had nearly 4.94 million primary-level Party organizations as of the end of 2021, an increase of 117,000 from the previous year.
Xinhua reported that CCP has been making constant efforts to attract new members and become a vanguard to ensure the Party maintains its strong vitality and combat capacity. The composition of Party membership has continuously improved with better levels of education and steady growth in the proportion of female members and those from ethnic minority groups, it added.
Writing for The Washington Times, China analyst Jianli Yang, said, "Under China's state propaganda machinery, the 'fact' that party membership increased during the worst period of the pandemic is supposed to imply that ordinary Chinese citizens fully supported the leadership's lockdown measures and were unperturbed by food shortages." Jianli Yang argued that the statistics also reveal a subtle attempt by the leadership to assert that party membership increased the most after Xi Jinping came to power in 2012.
The China analyst highlighted how in a short span between 2012 and 2021, the CCP grew by an astounding 21 million members. Notably, Jianli points out that among CCP members, there is an issue of "dual" loyalty: loyalty to the party and loyalty to Xi himself. Since the Chinese Chairman's ascent to power, Jianli argued that Xi has made relentless efforts to assert the CCP's dominance and coerce members to reaffirm their commitment to the party's ideology and "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era."
Xi is more concerned about the party's loyalty to him. "He (Xi) has spent years building an 'imperial' presidency and cult of personality, through his 'anti-corruption' campaigns through which potential rivals were purged or deterred. Party members have been asked to pledge personal loyalty to Mr Xi, reminiscent of Mao's Cultural Revolution," the China analyst added. (ANI)
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- Obtains exclusive worldwide rights (outside Greater China) to develop and commercialize EO-3021 (SYSA1801)
- Expands pipeline to now include two clinical stage precision oncology candidates for patients with genomically defined solid tumors, including those with Claudin18.2 overexpression
- Company expects to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in the U.S. evaluating EO-3021 (SYSA1801) in 2023
- Management to host an investor conference call and webcast today at 5:00 p.m. ET
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevation Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELEV), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of precision oncology products for patients with genomically defined cancers, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with CSPC Megalith Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Limited (CSPC; HKEX: 01093) to develop and commercialize EO-3021 (SYSA1801), a differentiated, clinical stage antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting Claudin18.2, in all global territories outside Greater China (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan). SYSA1801 is currently being evaluated by CSPC in a Phase 1, dose-escalation clinical trial in China. Elevation Oncology expects to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating EO-3021 in the U.S. in 2023.
"This licensing transaction represents successful, continued execution of our business development strategy and expands our clinical-stage pipeline," said Shawn M. Leland, PharmD, RPh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elevation Oncology. "We look forward to unlocking the potential of EO-3021 alongside our partner CSPC as we continue to build an industry-leading precision oncology company. EO-3021 is an exciting, differentiated ADC that has significant potential for the treatment of patients with solid tumors that express Claudin18.2, including those with genomically defined cancers. This transaction is a significant milestone for Elevation Oncology which further diversifies our company, expands our commercial potential and allows us to leverage our existing expertise in genomically defined cancers."
Claudin18.2 is a protein expressed across several types of solid tumors including many gastrointestinal cancers such as gastric, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), and pancreatic cancer. EO-3021 is an ADC containing monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) payload, a potent anti-mitotic agent. MMAE has been clinically validated as an effective anti-tumor payload and is the cytotoxic component of four U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved ADCs.
"Claudin18.2 is a clinically validated oncology target that has significant potential in multiple gastrointestinal cancers and several other solid tumors, and could be best addressed by utilizing a weaponized antibody like EO-3021," said David Dornan, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Elevation Oncology. "High Claudin18.2 expression is associated particularly with gastrointestinal cancers, but can also frequently be found in lung, breast and liver cancer, representing an attractive commercial market opportunity. The targeting of Claudin18.2 with EO-3021 could have a transformative role in addressing the unmet medical need in patients whose tumors express Claudin18.2."
Under the terms of the agreement, Elevation Oncology will develop and commercialize EO-3021 in all global territories outside of Greater China. In exchange, CSPC will receive a one-time, upfront payment of $27 million. CSPC will also be eligible to receive up to $148 million in potential development and regulatory milestone payments and up to $1.0 billion in potential commercial milestone payments plus royalties on net sales.
"This agreement with Elevation Oncology brings our innovative pipeline overseas with the potential to help patients battling cancer. We are delighted to partner with Elevation Oncology to realize the full global potential for SYSA1801 (EO-3021) in meeting the unmet medical needs in pancreatic and gastric cancer, as well as other types of cancers," said Zhang Cuilong, Chief Executive Officer of CSPC. "Recognizing the value that Elevation Oncology has created in building an industry-leading operational platform for enrolling clinical trials in genomically defined patient populations, this partnership gives us confidence in the potential worldwide development of this program targeting Claudin18.2."
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Elevation Oncology will host an investor conference call and webcast today, Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the licensing transaction with CSPC. To access the live call, please dial 1-877-870-4263 (local) or 1-412-317-0790 (international) at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the call and ask to be joined into the Elevation Oncology investor call. The live, listen-only webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting the "Events" page within the "Investors" section of Elevation Oncology's website at www.elevationoncology.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on Elevation Oncology's website approximately two hours after the event.
About EO-3021
EO-3021 (also known as SYSA1801) is a differentiated, clinical stage antibody drug conjugate that targets Claudin18.2. Claudins are a family of proteins acting to maintain the tight junction that controls the interchange of molecules between cells and are mainly found in gastric, pancreatic, and lung tissues.1 Claudin18.2 is a specific subtype that is expressed in only cancer cells of the gastric epithelia.1 When the gastric epithelial cells become malignant, the tight junctions become disrupted, exposing the Claudin18.2 epitopes and allowing them to be targeted by anti-cancer agents.1 An Investigational New Drug application for EO-3021 has been cleared with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
About Elevation Oncology, Inc.
Elevation Oncology is founded on the belief that every patient living with cancer deserves to know what is driving the growth of their disease and have access to therapeutics that can stop it. We aim to make genomic tests actionable by selectively developing drugs to inhibit the specific alterations that have been identified as drivers of tumor growth. Together with our peers, we work towards a future in which each tumor's unique genomic test result can be matched with a purpose-built precision medicine to enable an individualized treatment plan for each patient. Our most advanced candidate, seribantumab, is intended to inhibit tumor growth driven by NRG1 fusions and is currently being evaluated in the Phase 2 CRESTONE study for patients with solid tumors of any origin that have an NRG1 gene fusion. Details on CRESTONE are available at www.NRG1fusion.com. The Company's other product candidate, EO-3021, is a differentiated, clinical stage antibody drug conjugate that targets Claudin18.2 and is currently being developed for the treatment of genomically defined solid tumors. For more information, visit www.ElevationOncology.com.
About CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Limited
CSPC is a leading pharmaceutical conglomerate in China with strong capabilities in research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative drugs. The Company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: HK1093) in 1994 and became a constituent stock of the Hang Sang Index in 2018. Currently, it is also a constituent stock of Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Healthcare Index, Hang Seng Mainland Healthcare Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Index, Hang Seng (Hong Kong-listed) 100 Index and Hang Seng China Enterprise Index. CPSC has more than 24,000 employees. CSPC has a national top research and development team with research and development bases in Shijiazhuang, Shanghai, Beijing, and the United States, focusing on the discovery, research and development of small molecule targeted drugs, nanodrugs, monoclonal antibody drugs, bispecific antibody drugs, antibody-drug conjugates, mRNA vaccines, small nucleic acid drugs and biological drugs in the immune field. For more information, please visit its website at http://www.e-cspc.com
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, expectations relating to Elevation Oncology's licensing transaction with CSPC, Elevation Oncology's anticipated preclinical and clinical development activities, potential benefits of Elevation Oncology's product candidates, potential market opportunities for Elevation Oncology's product candidates and the ability of Elevation Oncology's product candidates to treat their targeted indications. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be accompanied by such words as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "possible," "will," "would," and other words and terms of similar meaning. Although Elevation Oncology believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, Elevation Oncology cannot guarantee future events, results, actions, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and the timing and results of biotechnology development and potential regulatory approval is inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause Elevation Oncology's actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, including risks and uncertainties related to Elevation Oncology's ability to advance its product candidates, the timing and results of preclinical studies and clinical trials, approvals and commercialization of product candidates, the receipt and timing of potential regulatory designations, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Elevation Oncology's business, Elevation Oncology's ability to fund development activities and achieve development goals, Elevation Oncology's ability to protect intellectual property, Elevation Oncology's ability to establish and maintain collaborations with third parties and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" in documents Elevation Oncology files from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Elevation Oncology undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
References
1 Zhang, et al. Evaluation and reflection on claudin 18.2 targeting therapy in advanced gastric cancer. Chin J Cancer Res. 2020 Apr; 32(2): 263–270.
Elevation Oncology Investor and Media Contact
Candice Masse, 978-879-7273
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India, Israel to partner for "Everything About Water Expo" next week
India and Israel are set to partner for the 17th Everything About Water Expo 2022 to be held in New Delhi from August 4-6, Israel's embassy in New Delhi said on Thursday.
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India and Israel are set to partner for the 17th Everything About Water Expo 2022 to be held in New Delhi from August 4-6, Israel's embassy in New Delhi said on Thursday. This further strengthens the ongoing cooperation between Israel and India in the field of water.
Four high-level water experts from Israel will take part in this event. They will share their knowledge in a session that will focus on the Israeli model for water management, policy regulations, water technologies, R&D implementation and the Israel-India water partnership. "Today Israel recycles 90 per cent of its wastewater- making it the number one global leader when it comes to wastewater recycling. By adopting a holistic approach to water consumption that encompasses good management, high tech development and public education, Israel has transformed from a water-parched nation to a global leader in the field of water," the embassy said in a press release.
Another highlight of the event will be the participation of 8 leading Israeli water companies that will showcase cutting-edge water technologies at the National Pavilion of Israel. As per the release, these participating companies will introduce their solutions related to water distribution and management, filtration, leak detection, wastewater treatment, desalination and water security. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Israel to India Naor Gilon said, "It is our great pleasure to be a part of the 17th Everything About Water Expo 2022 as a country partner. This will be a great platform for Israeli and Indian companies to form partnerships and explore future collaborations in the water sector. I invite everyone to come to the Israeli Pavilion, where Israeli companies will share their innovative water solutions, best practices and technologies."
The 17th Everything About Water Expo 2022 will showcase the latest technologies and solutions in the water sector. According to the release, Israel's participation in this event as a country partner, at a time when both countries are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations, will further boost Israel-India cooperation in water management. The importance of this partnership can be understood from the fact that both countries signed two major water agreements to increase cooperation in water conservation and state water utility reform during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in 2017.
"Also, India is the only country wherein Israel has the position of Water Attache to help share Israeli best practices and technologies for advancements in India's water management sector," the release said. (ANI)
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- Initial tranche supports the exclusive license of EO-3021 (SYSA1801) outside of Greater China from CSPC Pharmaceutical Group and execution of Company's pipeline
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevation Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELEV), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of precision oncology products for patients with genomically defined cancers, today announced that it has secured a $50 million senior secured loan facility from funds managed by K2 HealthVentures, a leading healthcare-focused investment firm. The initial proceeds from the facility will primarily support the exclusive license of EO-3021 (SYSA1801) outside of Greater China from CSPC Pharmaceutical Group and the execution of the Company's pipeline.
"This financing supports the expansion of our clinical oncology pipeline with an exciting new opportunity in precision oncology, furthering our mission to bring important new medicines to patients in need," said Joseph Ferra, Chief Financial Officer of Elevation Oncology. "We are pleased to partner with K2 HealthVentures, a premier partner known for its strategic investments in promising healthcare companies and assets, and we believe this transaction speaks to the significant potential of both seribantumab and EO-3021."
Austin Sherwindt, Managing Director at K2 HealthVentures, stated: "We are excited to partner with Elevation Oncology, and provide the company with enhanced financial flexibility to expand and diversify its portfolio, expand its commercial potential and address significant unmet needs in oncology. We believe in the power of precision oncology and the long-term potential of Elevation Oncology's pipeline development approach, and we look forward to continuing to partner with the company as it advances its clinical stage assets and further expands its precision-based portfolio of medicines."
The facility provides Elevation Oncology with up to $50 million in borrowing capacity in two tranches, with an initial tranche of $30 million available immediately. A second tranche, consisting of up to $20 million, will be available to Elevation Oncology in the future, subject to mutual agreement by Elevation Oncology and K2 HealthVentures.
Elevation Oncology plans to use the initial proceeds from the facility primarily to fund a one-time, upfront payment of $27 million to license EO-3021 (SYSA1801) from CSPC Pharmaceutical Group. Elevation Oncology expects to use any future proceeds from the facility to support the continued development of EO-3021 and seribantumab, for additional pipeline expansion, and for general corporate purposes. Following the licensing of EO-3021 and the initial tranche of the loan facility, Elevation Oncology expects its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities to fund current operations into 2024.
About Elevation Oncology, Inc.
Elevation Oncology is founded on the belief that every patient living with cancer deserves to know what is driving the growth of their disease and have access to therapeutics that can stop it. We aim to make genomic tests actionable by selectively developing drugs to inhibit the specific alterations that have been identified as drivers of tumor growth. Together with our peers, we work towards a future in which each tumor's unique genomic test result can be matched with a purpose-built precision medicine to enable an individualized treatment plan for each patient. Our most advanced candidate, seribantumab, is intended to inhibit tumor growth driven by NRG1 fusions and is currently being evaluated in the Phase 2 CRESTONE study for patients with solid tumors of any origin that have an NRG1 gene fusion. Details on CRESTONE are available at www.NRG1fusion.com. Our other product candidate, EO-3021, is a differentiated, clinical stage antibody drug conjugate that targets Claudin18.2 and is currently being developed for the treatment of genomically defined solid tumors. For more information, visit www.ElevationOncology.com.
About K2 HealthVentures
K2 HealthVentures is an alternative investment firm focused on providing flexible, long-term financing solutions to innovative private and public companies in the life sciences and healthcare industries. The investment team comprises collaborative, experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds in finance and operations, as well as deep domain knowledge across various healthcare sectors. A uniquely flexible, permanent capital structure enables the firm to provide creative, adaptive financing solutions and meet the evolving capital needs of its portfolio companies as they grow. K2HV is driven by dual goals of Profit and Purpose—aiming to fuel the growth of innovative companies that will ultimately improve the lives of patients and giving a percentage of investment profits back to underserved areas in healthcare. For more information, visit www.k2hv.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, expectations relating to Elevation Oncology's use of proceeds from the loan facility, Elevation Oncology's anticipated preclinical and clinical development activities, potential benefits of Elevation Oncology's product candidates, and Elevation Oncology's expectations about its cash runway. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be accompanied by such words as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "possible," "will," "would," and other words and terms of similar meaning. Although Elevation Oncology believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, Elevation Oncology cannot guarantee future events, results, actions, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and the timing and results of biotechnology development and potential regulatory approval is inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause Elevation Oncology's actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, including risks and uncertainties related to Elevation Oncology's ability to advance its product candidates, the timing and results of preclinical studies and clinical trials, approvals and commercialization of product candidates, the receipt and timing of potential regulatory designations, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Elevation Oncology's business, Elevation Oncology's ability to fund development activities and achieve development goals, Elevation Oncology's ability to protect intellectual property, Elevation Oncology's ability to establish and maintain collaborations with third parties and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" in documents Elevation Oncology files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Elevation Oncology undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Elevation Oncology Investor and Media Contact
Candice Masse, 978-879-7273
Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
[email protected]
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Pastor held for alleged human trafficking in Kerala
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- India
A pastor of a Perumbavoor-based charitable trust was arrested in connection with the alleged trafficking of minor girls, police said on Thursday.
A case was registered and the arrest of Jacob Varghese, pastor of Karunya Charitable Trust in Ernakulam district, was recorded.
He has been remanded to judicial custody, police sources said, adding that the arrest came following the Wednesday midnight incident in which a group of 12 minor girls was detained by the railway protection force here.
RPF Inspector Upendra Kumar said acting on a tip-off, the railway protection force officials took 12 girls into custody after questioning the enroute of their journey in Okha Express at Calicut Railway Station.
Four adults, two of them claiming to be parents, were also taken into custody. The girls were handed over to the railway police who in turn handed them over to the Child Welfare Committee, he added.
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Envestnet Study, Fielded in Partnership with The Center for Generational Kinetics, Reveals that Advisors who Offer Compelling Digital Services Alongside Traditional In-Person Advice are Best-Positioned For Growth
BERWYN, Pa., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envestnet published findings from its first national study, "The Intelligent Financial Life: The Unexpected Intersection Between Technology, Clarity, and the Human Connection," led in partnership with The Center for Generational Kinetics, which uncovered surprising trends, attitudes and behaviors that Americans across generations have around integrating financial advisors with new technology to help reach their financial goals.
For more insights from the research and to download a copy of "The Intelligent Financial Life National Study: The Unexpected Intersection Between Technology, Clarity, and the Human Connection," please visit: https://bit.ly/3BoNRhs.
The study provides research-based insights on what is needed to help people achieve The Intelligent Financial Life™ -- Envestnet's answer to investors' stress and confusion about money, and a way to connect every facet of their finances through an ecosystem of data-driven advice, solutions, intelligence, and technology.
"At Envestnet, we are focused on supporting financial advisors with the tools and knowledge needed to guide clients on the path to living an Intelligent Financial Life," said Mary Ellen Dugan, Chief Marketing Officer of Envestnet. "The findings in this study suggest that by connecting people's daily financial lives to their long-term goals, advisors can give their clients what they are looking for—a unified and connected experience for all things money, investing, and personal finance."
This report examined the key questions facing the industry through a different lens. Rather than comparing attitudes about technology-only solutions versus working with a human advisor, the study sought to understand how investors view each path, where they constructively intersect, and what that means for the industry.
"Americans across generations have a complicated financial relationship and they receive their information from many sources – including family, financial professionals and technology," said Jason Dorsey, Generations and Behavioral Researcher and Speaker, The Center for Generational Kinetics, LLC. "All these sources matter and consumers don't want to be delivered an 'either/or' experience. They are stitching together their own experience across human and digital resources."
Study findings fell within three distinct categories, showing that U.S. investors and future investors:
- Strongly believe the human element matters in their financial wellbeing. Although digital financial tools are growing in usage and trust, the human element, financial advisors and professionals, are still a key and arguably more important factor in establishing financial knowledge and gaining financial confidence. A majority of Americans studied trust a human financial advisor over digital advising options, and interestingly Millennials report the same preference as Gen X and Baby Boomers in managing their personal financials via human interaction.
- Are confused and craving clarity in what to do when it comes to money. Americans have different behaviors when it comes to how they organize their short-term and long-term finances, and how often they review their net worth. 39% of Americans studied do not formally organize their short-term personal finances, and surprisingly, 20% of affluent Americans don't either – meaning millions of Americans are not taking action to organize their short-term personal finances. And while 51% of study participants reveal they review their total net worth quarterly, yearly, less often or never, 25% have never reviewed their total net worth!
- Are firmly entrenched in accessing money through technology at their fingertips. Americans are increasingly viewing money as something to be engaged with, managed, invested and understood with the assistance of technology. 58% of Americans studied believe that financial apps, such as investment apps, money management apps, banking apps and more, are important to achieving their financial goals. And interestingly, this number rises to 76% when looking at Americans who currently work with a financial advisor.
"What is clear is that our industry must deliver a new digital human experience – one that is a balanced combination of human-centric help through trusted financial professionals, with integrated technology engagement via financial apps and embedded finance," added Ms. Dugan. "We have an incredible opportunity to understand what investors of all ages really want, need, and expect will be provided to help guide them on their journey toward financial wellbeing – allowing them to achieve their full financial potential."
The national study included 2,158 U.S. participants ages 25-65. This included 1,038 U.S. participants representing the general population, and 1,120 U.S. participants who have an annual household income or household net worth of $100,000 or more. The sample was weighted to the 2020 U.S. Census for age, gender, geography, and ethnicity. The national study was conducted online from December 13, 2021, to January 11, 2022.
Envestnet refers to the family of operating subsidiaries of the public holding company, Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV). Envestnet is Fully Vested™ in empowering advisors and financial service providers with innovative technology, solutions, and intelligence to help make financial wellness a reality for their clients through an intelligently connected financial life. More than 106,000 advisors and over 6,500 companies—including 16 of the 20 largest U.S. banks, 47 of the 50 largest wealth management and brokerage firms, over 500 of the largest RIAs, and hundreds of FinTech companies—leverage Envestnet technology and services that help drive better outcomes for enterprises, advisors, and their clients.
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Dickies and World-Renowned Photographer Create Styles that Honor the Lowrider Community
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickies, the world's leading workwear brand, and critically-acclaimed, award-winning photographer, art director and filmmaker Estevan Oriol, announce today the launch of the Estevan Oriol x Dickies capsule collection. Oriol's iconic representation of Los Angeles—with all its glamour and grit—has cemented his status as a West Coast legend and paved the way for new generations of street artists.
The collection combines Dickies' classic workwear styles with Oriol's signature urban flair and boasts 12 pieces in total, with prices ranging from $80-$150. In support of the partnership, Dickies will also release never-before-seen photo and video content from Oriol featuring iconic Dickies pieces across its website and social media footprint.
"From working with the biggest names in '90s hip-hop and capturing pivotal moments in the city's history, we were draw to Estevan's hustle and his love for Los Angeles which helped him forge a path all his own while staying true to his roots," said Sarah Crocket, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Dickies. "We're honored to have been able to immortalize in this collection Estevan's deep ties to Chicano lowriding and the real moments he's captured while telling the story of the City of Angels over the last 25 years."
The Estevan Oriol x Dickies collection available for purchase today at dickies.com includes:
- Estevan Oriol x Dickies Original 874® Twill Work Pants
- Estevan Oriol x Dickies Indigo Denim Bib Overalls
- Estevan Oriol x Dickies LA Nights Long Sleeve T-Shirt
"Dickies has always been a trusted staple for workers and the artistic communities that have been traditionally overlooked by the fashion world," said Estevan Oriol. "Designing this collection was a labor of love because we're recognizing the cultural impact of the outsiders, the makers and all the people who know what it means to ride low and slow."
To celebrate the newfound partnership, Dickies and Oriol will launch their inaugural capsule collection with an invitation-only, private event hosted in Los Angeles, California.
For more information on Dickies, follow the brand on Instagram and TikTok @dickies and visit the brand's website Dickies.com. For more information on Estevan Oriol, follow him on Instagram @estevanoriol and visit his website EstevanOriol.com.
Founded in 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas, Dickies has stood alongside generations of proud workers, equipping them with the rugged, durable workwear that has enabled them to make and shape our world. A brand of VF Corporation, Dickies has grown to represent a global community of people who have taken inspiration from the traditional world of work and made it their own. For 100 years and available in over 100 countries, what began as a humble workwear company has grown into a worldwide force, weaving together cultural movements with a rigorous commitment to straightforward style and long-lasting ingenuity. For more information, please visit dickies.com.
Estevan Oriol is an internationally celebrated professional photographer, director, and urban lifestyle entrepreneur. His extensive portfolio juxtaposes the glamorous and gritty planes of LA culture, featuring portraits of famous athletes, artists, celebrities, and musicians as well as Latino, urban, gang, and tattoo culture lifestyles.
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12 ‘Jihadis’ of Bangladeshi terror group Ansarul Islam held in Assam
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Twelve alleged Jihadis, with links to the Bangladesh-based terror group Ansarul Islam, were arrested from Assam's Barpeta and Morigaon districts, police officers said on Thursday.
Seven others, suspected to be linkmen of the same outfit were also nabbed in Morigaon district.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said two major terror modules were busted in the state in a "nationally coordinated operation".
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ReliaGATE 10-14 meets open-standards specifications for simple integration into IoT and edge deployments
AMARO, Italy, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurotech, a leading supplier of hardware and software components to develop and deploy edge computing and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has announced its Edge Gateway, ReliaGATE 10-14 has achieved Arm® SystemReady IR certification.
Edge or IoT projects often get stalled due to the hardware and software used in the deployment failing to integrate successfully. Arm SystemReady IR compliance addresses this problem by enabling the seamless deployment of multiple leading operating systems for edge devices such as Eurotech's Industrial IoT (IIoT) gateways.
"Achieving Arm SystemReady IR certification for ReliaGATE 10-14 demonstrates our commitment to developing integrated hardware and software for demanding applications," said Marco Carrer, CTO, Eurotech.
"The standards, security protocols and cloud-native ecosystem being developed by Arm will help reduce barriers to IoT adoption and deployment. This shift will help accelerate IoT deployments and enable many more enterprises begin to unlock the value of IoT."
"Developers need to build, test and deploy IoT devices more quickly and securely than ever before, and Arm SystemReady provides standards to enable hardware and software on Arm-based products to work seamlessly across this diverse ecosystem," said Mohamed Awad, vice president, IoT and Embedded at Arm. "Achieving SystemReady certification demonstrates Eurotech's commitment to delivering solutions that will enable many more enterprises to unlock the power of edge and IIoT computing."
ReliaGATE 10-14 is an Industrial IoT (IIoT) Edge Gateway that enables industrial assets in rugged environments to communicate effectively with the cloud, enabling Industry 4.0 applications such as predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring to optimize production. Featuring Eurotech's IoT Edge Framework Everyware Software Framework (ESF), the ReliaGATE 10-14 enables the seamless integration of field data, edge processing, and delivery to the cloud. In addition to achieving Arm SystemReady IR compliance, Eurotech recently announced the solution had also achieved PSA Level 1 Certification, a standard originally created by Arm, providing a framework for connected gateways and devices that ensures best practice IoT security have been applied. Building on the PSA Level 1 Certification, the ReliaGATE 10-14 with its entire software stack also has passed IEC 62443-4-2 certification successfully.
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HC grants liberty to NGO to meet gangrape victim, says no restriction on meeting for rendering help
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The Delhi High Court has granted liberty to an NGO to meet a woman, who was allegedly gang-raped and paraded in the area wearing a garland of footwear and beaten by family members of the accused, saying that presently there is no restriction in the meeting of any individual or organisation with the victim for rendering any assistance.
The high court, however, said no "political colour" shall be given to the incident, nor any religious reflection is added out of context, to avoid distortion of the criminal justice system.
"It may be reiterated that a meeting generally cannot be denied for providing necessary legal aid and assistance, if so required by the victim, to ensure delivery of justice and fair trial but the caution remains that such meetings are not used inappropriately for creating any 'law and order situation or arousing the emotions of a particular community in an adverse manner, thereby disturbing the public tranquillity or likely to cause a breach of peace," Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta said.
The high court said that the reflection of the crime by the petitioner NGO, United Sikhs, as a targeted crime against a member of a minority community cannot be appreciated.
"The reply filed by DSLSA (Delhi State Legal Services Authority) reflects that due legal assistance stands provided to the victim to ensure the safeguarding of her rights. Further, the disbursal of interim compensation of Rs.2.5 lakh to the victim has also been ensured. As such, concerns expressed on behalf of the petitioner, regarding the provision of legal aid to the victim stand addressed," it said.
It further said, "since, at present, there is no restriction or bar in the meeting of any individual or organisation with the victim for rendering any assistance as per stand of the respondents, the petitioner through representatives is at liberty to meet or interact with the victim by the law. ''Respondents, given submissions made by ASC (additional standing counsel), shall ensure to facilitate any such meeting if any intimation is given in this regard by the representatives of the petitioner, to obviate any concerns. However, it may be observed that any political colour shall not be given to the incident, nor any religious reflection added out of context, to avoid distortion of the criminal justice system," the court said.
The court's order came while disposing of a plea by the NGO seeking to meet through its two representatives and interact with the victim and her family to provide them legal aid, assistance, and representation for proper investigation and before the courts of law, as per their choice to get due justice.
According to the prosecution, the woman was allegedly gang-raped on January 26 after which she was paraded in the local area wearing a garland of footwear and beaten up by the family members of the accused. A case of gangrape, criminal intimidation, and criminal conspiracy was registered at Vivek Vihar Police Station.
The NGO claimed that a woman belonging to a religious minority was victimised, outraging the religious feelings of Sikhs.
The NGO said that its representatives were not allowed to meet and interact with the victim and the whole area near the woman's house was cordoned off.
The court was informed by the counsel for the State that there was no reservation on the part of the State for the meeting of any individual or organisation with the victim by law and the woman was stated to have been already provided with the necessary legal aid services.
The high court, in its order, said the petitioner seeks to raise important issues regarding the rights of the victim for legal aid, assistance, and representation for proper investigation before the courts of law as per their choice as well as seeks to confer rights on the organisations of the nature of the petitioner to meaningfully intervene and assist for the aforesaid purpose.
"The courts have also been proactive in balancing and ensuring that the rights of victims are duly addressed from the participatory stage of the investigation till the culmination of proceedings in an appeal or revision. The said rights are another facet of human rights implicit in the guarantee of Article 21 of the Constitution," it said.
Regarding the NGO's grievance that the victim has been illegally denied fair and effective assistance by refusing permission to its representatives to meet her, the court said it was clarified and submitted by the state's counsel that there is no reservation for meeting any individual or organisation with the victim by the law.
The plea also sought to issue general directions to respondents (Delhi Police) to allow NGOs like the petitioner to meet and interact with victims and their families in offences against women, religious minorities, and underprivileged people to provide legal aid, assistance for proper police investigation and representation before the courts of law to get due justice.
However, the judge said that it may not be appropriate to pass general directions to the respondents allowing for NGOs like the petitioner to meet and interact with victims since it has already been submitted on record by the state counsel that there is no such restraint or restriction for meeting the victim in the present case.
"Further, the aforesaid question is left open to be suitably considered in appropriate proceedings," the court said and directed that a copy of the order be sent to the Delhi Police Commissioner, the concerned trial court, and DLSLA for ensuring time-bound disposal of the case with requisite legal assistance to the victim.
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The awards, co-sponsored by Credit Union tech-talk, recognize outstanding achievement in credit union technology in 2021
SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Finopotamus, the only online publication providing in-depth technology coverage exclusively to credit unions, today announced the winners of its 2022 Tekkie Awards. The second annual awards are co-sponsored by popular technology e-newsletter, Credit Union tech-talk.
Tekkie Award categories and winners are:
- Artificial Intelligence: Lebanon Federal Credit Union, $400 million in assets, 30,000 members
- Core Integration: TruStone Financial Credit Union, $4 billion in assets, 200,000 members
- Lending: Digital Federal Credit Union, $10 billion in assets, 1 million members
- Marketing: 4Front Credit Union, $935 million in assets, 96,000 members
- Self Service: Wescom Credit Union, $6 billion in assets, 212,000 members
- Technologist of the Year: Ben Maxim, Vice President of Digital Strategy And Innovation, MSU Federal Credit Union
Profiles of the award winners and their respective technology achievements are available by clicking the above links.
Several entrants also received honorable mention:
- Artificial Intelligence
- MSU Federal Credit Union
- Wings Financial Credit Union
- Core Integration
- OMNI Community Credit Union
- Lending
- Advantis Credit Union
- MAC Federal Credit Union
- People First Federal Credit Union
- Visions Federal Credit Union
- Marketing
- America's Credit Union
- JSC Federal Credit Union
- Self Service
- SafeAmerica Credit Union
- Summit Credit Union
- Y-12 Federal Credit Union
- Technologist of the Year
- Michael Hostetler, Vice President of Marketing, Crane Credit Union
- Mark Rowan, Chief Technology Officer, Credit Union of Colorado
Credit Union tech-talk is a technology newsletter that goes out every week to over 14,000 credit union professionals and 2,000 FinTech vendors. Since 1988, we have served as a clearinghouse for technology information to the credit union movement. Our goal is to be a leading source of technology information for credit unions of all sizes. We provide the latest information on such topics as the Internet, online banking, bill payment/presentment, debit/credit and smart cards, technology training, conferences, vendors, hardware, software, security, ATMs/kiosks, wireless access, biometrics, call centers, imaging, plus technology and marketing/merchandising. Learn more at www.cunews.com.
Finopotamus is an online publication created by industry veterans W.B. King, John San Filippo, and Roy Urrico to bring credit unions technology news and original content not found elsewhere. The publication looks at technology best practices across multiple industries to bring credit unions the broadest range of relevant information. The publication's tagline is Fintech News for Hungry CUs. Visit Finopotamus at www.finopotamus.com.
Contact: John San Filippo, (619) 467-0431, [email protected]
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Bachpan Bachao Andolan ties up with T'gana govt for child protection
The first MoU was signed on Wednesday with State Child Protection Society SCPS and Department of Women Development Child Welfare WCD and the second was signed today with Womens Safety Wing WSW of the Telangana police that would further strengthen the Project Bharosa, a release from BBA said here.
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Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) on Thursday said it has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with government agencies of Telangana to strengthen institutional framework, intensify State mechanisms for protection, reintegration and rehabilitation of children. BBA is a frontline anti-trafficking and anti-slavery grassroots-level movement in the country that was founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi in 1980. The first MoU was signed on Wednesday with State Child Protection Society (SCPS) and Department of Women Development & Child Welfare (WCD) and the second was signed today with Women's Safety Wing (WSW) of the Telangana police that would further strengthen the ‘Project Bharosa’, a release from BBA said here. The MoU with State SCPS and WCD would come into effect from August 1 and remain in force for three years, while the second agreement with WSW is for one year, it said. The two pacts would ensure effective implementation of protection programmes, rescue, reintegration and rehabilitation of children and women who have been victims of forced and bonded labour and trafficking, the release said.
The agreement with SCPS and WCD would aim to build a robust safety net around children and aim to transform 12,500 villages in the State into child-friendly ones. To begin with, one NITI Aayog ‘Aspirational District’ – Kumuram Bheem Asifabad would be the first district to be turned into a child-friendly district. It would also look to eliminate circulation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and child pornography in the State, the release said. The second agreement with the police seeks to provide access to - complete end-to-end legal support, justice and rehabilitation support, including mental support - to victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. According to the agreement, Bachpan Bachao Andolan would provide support to the Telangana police in providing assistance to the victims and establish a resource centre in the State to achieve the ends. Dhananjay Tingal, executive director of Bachpan Bachao Andolan, said, ''The two agreements will enable us in creating strong systems in assisting the victims of trafficking and provide them with better support and rehabilitation.'' PTI VVK KH VVK NVG NVG
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FiscalNote ESG Solutions is a Complete ESG360TM Platform and Advisory Service to Equip Organizations to Become Sustainability Leaders on a Global Scale
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FiscalNote, a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers legal and regulatory data and insights, today announced it is launching FiscalNote ESG Solutions in Singapore and Australia, two critical markets for ESG in the APAC region.
FiscalNote ESG Solutions is a multi-dimensional suite, which brings together critical ESG assets, tools, products, and services to super-serve every organization's ESG needs at every stage of their ESG journey. Its broad and impactful combination of essential ESG tools and workflows includes: an AI-powered Platform to help organizations streamline and unify carbon, climate and ESG data management across their operations, supply chain, and portfolio; Global ESG Advisory Services, comprised of seasoned Climate and ESG strategists who are equipped to help improve ESG awareness for customers while providing mission-critical intelligence and advising on strategies, operations, policies, and investments; Essential ESG Intelligence encompassing news, research, and analysis, including the flagship monthly ESG Landscape Monitor report and tailored briefings; and, Community & Peer ESG Insights and Best Practices, providing unbiased peer insights through a confidential, vendor-free membership community.
"At FiscalNote, our mission is to empower people and organizations with the right insights and the tools to turn them into action, including by staying ahead of the changing ESG landscape," said Gerald Yao, Co-founder, Global Head of ESG, and Chief Strategy Officer, FiscalNote. "With the launch of FiscalNote ESG Solutions in Singapore and Australia, we want to help companies orchestrate their ESG success by helping them accelerate their sustainability transformation through our ESG360 approach, expert advisory, and peer insights approach. We are excited not only about the business potential we see in this region, but in the opportunity to enable companies to drive real, measurable, and value-led ESG impact to their business and to the larger community."
Australia
FiscalNote ESG Solutions' expansion in Australia comes as the push toward carbon neutrality and net-zero targets in the country intensifies under the newly elected government. Scrutiny from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) on the ESG claims of organizations is also intensifying. ASIC recently outlined its expectations to investment managers and funds offering sustainability-related products, following the rapid growth of the sector in sustainable funds topped AUD $33.4 billion in Australia and New Zealand last year. This move increases pressure on organisations to connect internal data, layer external data, and integrate policies with constant legislation and regulatory changes.
"Decarbonisation is a massive priority in the Australian private sector, especially with the progressive side of politics holding a majority in both houses and aggressively pushing the climate agenda towards net-zero. While local corporates have long championed the pathway to net-zero and decarbonisation, we know it can be expensive to achieve these goals," said Frank Meehan, General Manager, FiscalNote ESG Solutions. "Over the last decade, companies have bought carbon credits at a rising cost to hit carbon neutral targets, but that kind of greenwashing approach isn't going to fly in the next couple of years. To keep moving in the right direction as scrutiny on greenwashing claims amplifies, companies need the right tools on hand to manage an incredibly complicated process that moves beyond Scope 1 Carbon Emissions."
Singapore & APAC
FiscalNote ESG Solutions is currently working with leading brands in Singapore and the APAC region to kick-start their ESG journey or to support them to evolve existing ESG strategies. The company is focused on enabling them to elevate the importance of ESG across the organization to efficiently manage sustainability data, cut through organizational silos, and drive a comprehensive approach to ESG in a single, central platform.
A recent report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) highlights how the Asia Pacific region is at risk of falling behind to achieve the 2030 targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). One of the key challenges is the availability of data in the region to track accurate progress, led by factors such as delayed data collection as several economies in the region postponed censuses and surveys due to movement restrictions imposed as a result of the pandemic.
FiscalNote also announced the appointment of Quentin Fouesnant as Managing Director, Asia Pacific, overseeing the company's expansion in Asia-Pacific, and managing customer relationships in Singapore, Korea, and Australia. Quentin brings over ten years of experience in the region's energy, industrial, and technology ecosystem, thrives on hands-on sales, customer relationships, and project management, and has an enviable track record of building scale in both business and people growth.
About FiscalNote ESG Solutions
FiscalNote ESG Solutions is the most comprehensive ESG platform and advisory solution in the market helping organizations become sustainability leaders – from getting started with strategic insights, benchmarking, and reporting to embedding ESG into an organization's DNA. FiscalNote ESG Solutions brings together Equilibrium's AI-powered platform, award-winning analysis, global advisory, and a peer community to help an organization achieve its ESG goals. Visit: fiscalnote.com/esg.
About FiscalNote
FiscalNote is a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence. By uniquely combining AI technology, actionable data, and expert and peer insights, FiscalNote empowers customers to manage policy, address regulatory developments, and mitigate global risk. Since 2013, FiscalNote has pioneered technology that delivers mission-critical insights and the tools to turn them into action. Home to CQ, Equilibrium, FrontierView, Oxford Analytica, VoterVoice, and many other industry-leading brands, FiscalNote serves more than 5,000 customers worldwide with global offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. To learn more about FiscalNote and its family of brands, visit FiscalNote.com and follow @FiscalNote.
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Fontana Divorce Attorney Douglas Borthwick Selected 2022 Litigator of The Year by American Institute of Trial Lawyers
FONTANA, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Attorney Douglas Borthwick has been given the high distinction of being named 2022 Litigator of The Year by American Institute of Trial Lawyers.
The American Institute of Trial Lawyers is an invitation only professional organization composed of premier trial attorneys from each state. These attorneys exemplify the very best qualities and qualifications of an attorney. Each attorney must meet stringent qualifications as a civil or criminal attorney. These attorneys' practice in a variety of fields to help and promote the ethical and elite practice of law. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations and third-party research. Each member must be in good standing with their local compliance organization.
Lawyers are selected based upon their exemplary work in the legal field, their positive standing with their local licensing authority and positive reviews from their peers. Less than .03% of all lawyers will be selected to become a member of the American Institute of Trial Lawyers.
Douglas Borthwick is also AV PREEMINENT RATED by Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest possible attorney peer review rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
Attorney Douglas Borthwick has further achieved a "SUPERB" Rating from Avvo, the highest evaluation given by the nationally acclaimed attorney rating agency.
Douglas Borthwick has earned the trust and respect of his clients and colleagues for his integrity, preparation, determination, and attention to detail.
Douglas Borthwick's experience includes, but is not exclusive of, the following areas: personal injury law, family law, criminal law, and general civil litigation practice.
"Life is the most precious thing we have and it's probably the thing most people take for granted. We're busy. We don't even take time to consciously think of our lives because we are too busy living them. Appreciate your life. We all only get one. Invest in what makes you happy. There is so much to be thankful for.
"We all have rotten things happen to us and we all have unfortunate things. But there is good in everything that happens if you look for it. Give thanks every day. Live consciously with awareness and gratitude, appreciate the moments as they occur before they forever pass so quickly." - Attorney Douglas Borthwick, Esq.
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Leading global retail payments advisors adds e-commerce veteran
ATLANTA, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMSPI, leading global payments advisors, today announced the hiring of Amy Andersen as its head of digital strategy. Formerly with Amazon, Andersen has spent two decades in the payments space, including tenures with American Express and GE Capital.
Andersen brings extensive payment product and partnerships experience to the team. Her expertise covers every aspect of payments, from e-commerce, cross-border and B2B payments to card-issuing.
"Amy's customer-centric approach to digital commerce and cardholder experience will enhance CMSPI's service offerings for omnichannel merchant clients and bolster its engagement within the banking and fraud solution provider communities," said Liz Garner, CMSPI's head of strategic partnerships.
Andersen spent seven years at Amazon, most recently as a senior account manager in charge of payment experience, where she was responsible for developing go-to-market strategies, driving cross-function engagement, and leading an issuer outreach program for Amazon One, a revolutionary identity service and token-based payment method for in-store purchases. In her new role with CMSPI, Andersen will lead cross-industry digital collaboration aimed at improving transaction performance and productivity.
Andersen said she was drawn to CMSPI by its purpose-driven and innovative team.
"What stood out for me about CMSPI as I made my decision to join was not only their rich analytics and insights to help clients navigate the payments space and make more data-informed decisions but also their desire to improve the payments industry overall," Andersen said. "CMSPI has earned deep respect and trust within the payments industry while maintaining independence of thought."
Andersen's arrival comes during a time of exceptional growth for the global company. CMSPI recently announced the addition of a San Diego office to meet the demands of its growing list of West Coast clients.
"It's a fascinating time to work in payments, and I'm thrilled to leverage my extensive e-commerce and digital payments experience to add value to other merchants and industry participants," Andersen said. "With a trusted partner like CMSPI, our clients and partners can focus on the right things at the right time as our team helps them grow sales, prevent fraud and lower overall costs associated with payments."
CMSPI is an independent data-powered global consultancy that advises clients on improving the productivity of payment arrangements by increasing revenue, reducing costs and minimizing fraud. For more information, visit cmspi.com.
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Digital Marketing Manager
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CBI opposes plea to call Mukesh Ambani as witness in 33-yr-old Wadia murder conspiracy case
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The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday opposed a plea by an accused to call RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani as a witness in a 1989 case related to an alleged attempt to murder industrialist Nusli Wadia. Ivan Sequeira, one of the accused, has moved the special CBI court here seeking to examine Mukesh Ambani as a witness.
The central probe agency, in its reply, said the accused had no right to seek further investigation at this stage of the case, and his application should be dismissed.
Kirti Ambani, a former senior executive at Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) who died during the course of the trial, is the prime accused in the case.
The First Information Report (FIR) was registered against Kirti Ambani and others on July 31, 1989, for allegedly conspiring to eliminate Wadia, former chairman of Bombay Dying, due to business rivalry. The Maharashtra government transferred the probe to the CBI on August 2, 1989, but the trial began only in 2003.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to an innovative brain mapping and optimization program by Neurologics, football players, and other competitive athletes, can achieve their peak cognitive performance and help their brains recover from years of head impact they may have experienced, both on and off the field.
Former Pittsburgh Steeler, Jordan Zumwalt, says this new technology gave him his brain back, and helped alleviate fears about his son following in his footsteps and becoming a third-generation professional athlete.
While Zumwalt took hits for a living on the Steelers' line, his greatest injury occurred off the field when he was hit by a car nine years ago while riding a Vespa scooter. He ended up in the ICU with a significant head injury. He was quick to make a comeback to the field, but Jordan began experiencing "brain fog," and other significant cognitive symptoms following the accident. Searching for treatments that could aid in her son's recovery, Jordan's mother reached out to Neurologics for help. After undergoing Neurologics' proprietary qEEG Brain Mapping and Neuroengineering Optimization program, Zumwalt was able to get back to his old self after several months on the program, which he was able to complete from the comfort of his own home. After his experience, Jordan became a full proponent of Neurologics, and is confident it can work wonders for current NFL players and alumni in aiding their brain wellness.
Zumwalt's success with this technology also makes him comfortable letting his young son play tackle football in the future. Before being introduced to Neurologics, Zumwalt says he answered this question with uncertainty. "Now that we have a solution, we can treat this head trauma and revert someone to where their baseline is, where you were born to be; that's a game-changer. So, my conversation with people changes, and my answer is 'yes!'"
Jordan was the first active NFL player to use Neurologics. Now that he has retired from the NFL, he's using his platform to spread awareness about brain health to players, coaches, and agents. Neurologics Founder, Karen Odell-Barber, is an avid fan of football. Most importantly, she is a mother to football players, and a survivor of her own sports-related head trauma. Part of her goal with Neurologics is to ease the fear of football-related brain injuries without compromising the soul of the sport. "We never tell players they can't play," said Odell-Barber. "We align with the league, teams, agents, and most of all, with the mommas and wives who worry about their players just like we all do. Moms want the best for their kids, so we want them to know that Neurologics is available, and players should think about brain health protection as part of their contracts."
Neurologics applies advanced peer-reviewed neuroscience technology and an individualized approach to increase athlete cognitive performance and recovery. Their brain mapping and customized neuroengineering programs can objectively increase performance, and alleviate damage to help manage risk and increase longevity. Neurologics is safe, non-invasive, and convenient.
For more information on Neurologics' game-changing results, please visit neurologicssports.com
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File objections to IAS officer's bail plea by Aug 1: K'taka HC to ACB
His petition pleads that the investigating officer has implicated the petitioner falsely by submitting an additional report, which is absurd, unjust and without jurisdiction. Manjunath has also approached the Supreme Court against the HC order that had called for his service records.
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The Karnataka High Court has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to file its statement of objections to the bail plea of arrested IAS officer J Manjunath before August 1. Manjunath, the former Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner, was arrested on July four in a Rs five lakh bribery case. The arrest was made soon after Justice H P Sandesh called for the service records of the IAS officer and blamed the ACB for not probing senior officers involved in the case. Justice Sandesh was hearing the bail plea of deputy tahsildar P S Mahesh, who was already arrested in the case.
Manjunath's bail petition came up for hearing before Justice K Natarajan on Thursday. Manjunath's counsel pleaded that false charges were foisted on him due to wrong inferences drawn from the details of the bribery case. Manjunath's bail plea was earlier on July 11 rejected by the special court hearing the bribery case. He has now approached the HC. His petition pleads that ''the investigating officer has implicated the petitioner falsely by submitting an additional report, which is absurd, unjust and without jurisdiction.'' Manjunath has also approached the Supreme Court against the HC order that had called for his service records.
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Foundry Announces Foundry Logistics to Set New Industry Standards for Mining Hardware Deliveries
Foundry Logistics provides first class services at competitive rates for crypto mining companies
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundry Digital LLC ("Foundry"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Currency Group ("DCG") focused on digital asset mining and staking, today announced the launch of Foundry Logistics, a new arm that advances Foundry's mission to set high standards of transparency, efficiency and dependability in the cryptocurrency mining industry. Utilizing Foundry's industry relationships and new partnerships that span the globe, Foundry Logistics bridges the gap between hardware manufacturers and buyers by providing an all-in-one solution for mining hardware deliveries.
Transit time and efficiency are of great significance in the cryptocurrency mining industry, where machines' profitability is dependent on a wide variety of factors, such as bitcoin price and the network's mining difficulty. This makes the timely delivery of ordered hardware critical to the operation of mining companies. On top of having to bear losses and extend budget if the devices don't arrive on time, buyers often do not even have a way to regularly track the progress of the ordered equipment in transit, making the process even less transparent and manageable. Foundry Logistics addresses these issues.
Through worldwide offices and a network of dedicated on-the-ground contacts for every order, Foundry Logistics ensures cost-effective and streamlined deliveries, providing clients with customs clearance, insurance guidance, ocean shipment solutions, national warehouse solutions and other domestic surface logistics. It also provides clients with end-to-end tracking and support from a single point of contact from manufacturer to delivery. In addition, clients can opt for Foundry Logistics' turnkey solutions that include purchasing of the hardware through the FoundryX marketplace and other whiteglove services that are tailored to each clients' operational needs.
"With Foundry Logistics we want to do exactly what Foundry has done with other business verticals: provide the increasing number of institutions in this maturing industry with products, services and resources that are at par with those that exist in older and more established industries," said MK Sathya, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure.
MK Sathya joined Foundry in December of 2021 and brings 25 years of experience establishing strategic global supply chain strategies, manufacturing and distribution operations for several PE portfolio companies such as Saxco International, LLC., Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., and VWR International, Inc.
Just last week, Foundry announced the launch of Foundry Academy, which includes a one-week program to train technicians for the bitcoin mining industry. Registrations for the program are currently open.
Foundry Logistics is continually adding new routes and competitively-priced services to its portfolio in the ever-changing logistics landscape. To learn more about Foundry Logistics or request a quote, visit www.foundrydigital.com.
A subsidiary of DCG, Foundry was created to meet the institutional demand for better capital access, efficiency and transparency in the digital asset mining and staking industry. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Foundry leverages its institutional expertise, capital and market intelligence to empower participants within the crypto ecosystem by providing the tools they need to build tomorrow's decentralized infrastructure. For more information, please visit foundrydigital.com.
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Getaway And Walmart Announce New General Stores at Getaway Outposts Coming This Fall
The Exclusive Retail Partnership Aims to Make Simple Escapes to Nature Easier and More Accessible for Guests
BROOKLYN, N.Y. and BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Getaway, a health and wellness hospitality company on a mission to make space in the world for free time, announced a new partnership that helps guests live better by aiming to make traveling to nature even easier and convenient. The new alliance, which designates Walmart as Getaway's first official retail partner, will introduce innovative offerings for guests starting this fall such as The General Store by Walmart, opening at select Getaway Outposts.
The General Store by Walmart, a mini-retail experience at select Getaway Outposts, will include seasonal products, sourced from Walmart and curated by the outdoor experts at Getaway. Items may include hiking gear, leisure activities and campfire equipment including FujiFilm Camera, Lodge Cast Iron Skillet, Pendleton Outdoor Blanket and Burt's Bees lip balm to name a few. Everyday items will now be available at the Outpost, unlocking more free time and no longer requiring guests to travel off property if they forgot an item at home. At the time of check in for the next six months, guests will also receive Welcome Kits, which will include ingredients to make the ultimate camping treat, s'mores.
The General Store will also feature quality goods from small businesses within the community, furthering Getaway and Walmart's commitment to supporting local communities. The first General Store will open this August at Getaway Hill Country in Wimberly, TX, located near Austin and San Antonio. Additional retail General Stores will open through the end of the year at Getaway Machimoodus in Moodus, CT; Getaway Big Bear in Running Springs, CA; Getaway Western Catskills in Roscoe, NY; and Getaway Ozark Highlands in Osceola, MO.
"At Getaway, our mission is to help people disconnect and spend time in nature," said Carlos Becil, Chief Experience Officer at Getaway. "In partnering with Walmart, we are able to amplify our efforts to a larger audience and provide our guests with more free time, helping them prepare for their stays and enjoy the comforts of nature once they arrive."
Items on sale at The General Store by Walmart will also be available on Walmart.com via a Getaway shopping page, walmart.com/shop/getaway, for guests to shop in advance of their visit. Getaway guests who visit any Outpost over the next year will also receive a complimentary Walmart+ trial.
"Walmart's partnership with Getaway furthers our mission to help people Live Better no matter where they are," said Casey Schlaybaugh, Vice President, Brand Marketing, Walmart U.S. "We are going beyond just saving people money by enabling guests to maximize Getaway's experience and empowering them to spend more quality time with those who matter most."
Getaway offers guests disconnected stays in nature located less than a two-hour drive from major cities across the country. As a result of continued demand, Getaway, which has averaged above 84% occupancy over the year across Outposts, recently announced new Outposts opening, amounting to 28 total locations before the end of 2022. For more information on Getaway's new partnership with Walmart, visit journal.getaway.house/tips-and-tricks-for-your-getaway/.
About Getaway
Getaway is a health and wellness hospitality company on a mission to make space in the world for free time, offering mindful escapes to tiny cabins nestled in nature where guests can take a break from work, WiFi, and routines. Getaway builds Outposts, collections of tiny cabins, within a two-hour drive of major cities, outfits them with the comforts of home, and rents them by the night. Everything about the experience, from the location of the land to the design of the cabins and the lack of WiFi and cell service, is designed to help guests unplug from the stress of daily life, reset, and embrace simple pleasures like nature and a campfire. Getaway has 19 Outposts with over 784 cabins outside of Atlanta, Austin and San Antonio, Boston, Charlotte and Raleigh, Chicago, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans and Baton Rouge, New York, Portland, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.getaway.house.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 230 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and clubs under 46 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2022 revenue of $573 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at twitter.com/walmart.
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Taiwan says fired flares to warn off drone near remote island
Taiwan's military fired flares on Thursday to warn away a drone that "glanced by" a strategically-located and heavily fortified island close to the Chinese coast that was possibly probing its defences, the Taiwanese Defence Ministry said.
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Taiwan's military fired flares on Thursday to warn away a drone that "glanced by" a strategically-located and heavily fortified island close to the Chinese coast that was possibly probing its defences, the Taiwanese Defence Ministry said. Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has complained of stepped-up Chinese military manoeuvres over the past two years or so to try and force the democratically elected government in Taipei to accept Beijing's sovereignty.
The ministry said the drone twice "glanced by" the air space of Dongyin island, part of the Matsu archipelago off the coast of China's Fujian province and controlled by Taiwan since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949. The ministry added that it was "not ruling out" that the drone was probing the island's defences to see what reaction it generated.
The Dongying command fired flares at the drone to warn it away, the ministry said, without identifying it further. A senior official familiar with the security planning in the region told Reuters that it was a Chinese drone, likely one of the country's new CSC-005 drones.
There was no immediate comment from China's Defence Ministry. This is the second such incident near Dongying this year.
In February, a small Chinese civilian aircraft flew very close to the same island in what Taiwan described as China possibly trying a new strategy to test its reactions. Taiwan does not publish details of its military presence there, but the Dongyin Area Command has been at the front line of Taiwan's defences since the 1950s.
It is the northernmost territory Taiwan holds, sitting at the top end of the Taiwan Strait, a choke point through which at least part of any Chinese invading force would have to traverse. Military experts believe Dongyin's forces are equipped with Taiwan's self-made Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missile as well as Sky Bow II surface-to-air missiles.
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DUBLIN , July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Genetic Testing Market Global Forecast 2021-2027, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of COVID-19, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Global Genetic Testing Market is expected to reach US$ 25.05 Billion by 2027
Remarkably, the genetic testing market has experienced rapid growth in the past few years. Prominently, the global genetic testing market is driven by the increasing number of patients with genetic diseases and increasing healthcare expenditure by significant economies across the globe. Besides, the growing awareness about genetic conditions, rising investments in research and development, and increasing government support further fuel the market growth. In addition, the increasing technological advancements from the past few years have opened up several opportunities for market expansion
Global Genetic Testing Market Size was US$ 13.92 Billion in 2021
Diagnostic testing is used to analyze or rule out a precise genetic or chromosomal condition. In multiple cases, genetic testing is employed to declare a diagnosis when a particular disease is doubted based on visible signs and symptoms. Diagnostic testing can be conducted before birth or at any time throughout a person's life but is not possible for all genes or all genetic tones. As per our study, the diagnostic testing segment held the dominant position and is envisioned to persevere its dominance during the forecast period (2021-2027)
Globally Genetic Testing Industry is expected to grow with a CAGR of 10.29% from 2021 to 2027
Molecular Diagnostics is the latest watchword in the field of Diagnostics and is now touching all areas of medicine. Molecular Diagnostics studies of DNA/RNA of the organism and thus looks at the fundamental unit of disease prediction, detection and cure. For instance, molecular technology is used in genetic tests such as carrier testing, diagnostic testing, predictive & pre-symptomatic testing. On the other hand, as per our analysis, Prenatal and Newborn-Testing also have a significant market share. This is attributable to advancements in awareness regarding healthcare and an increase in the mortality rate from genetic diseases worldwide
Genetic Testing helps in Early Detection of Cancer
For cancer, genetic testing helps identify the uncertainty of acquiring various types of cancers during the individual's endurance. Genetic tests are open to testing inherited variants and deviations in the DNA sequence, leading to excessive cells and tumour/cancer growth. For instance, genetic testing for the classification of PALB2 (affiliated with increased uncertainties of breast and pancreatic cancers), BRIP1 (ovarian cancer), CHEK2 (breast and colorectal cancers) and RAD51C and RAD51D (ovarian cancer) are done
The growing burden of cancers universally and the growing consciousness among the global population on precautionary diagnosis and personalized medication are the major factors driving the cancer segment market over the forecast period. Also, the booming technological elevations and product launches anticipate encouraging the studied fragment.
United States & Europe are the Leaders in Genetic Testing Industry
By Region, the American market for human genetics is inferable from advancements in diagnostics and medicinal reform and broad utilization of new advances in genetics. Furthermore, the nearness of critical players in the market likewise fills the market development. In recent years, the European market for human genetics has been driven by the rising pervasiveness of various unending hereditary infections and expanding government support for innovative work exercises. In Germany, the most significant market, the increasing spotlight represents the development of research exercises by real market players in genetics and innovative headway
Moreover, the market in the Asia Pacific is energized by the expanding mindfulness about research in congenital infections and consistent ascent in the predominance of hereditary illnesses. Powerful nations adding to the market development are China, Japan, and India because of expanding the accessibility of research offices and nearness of talented workforce, for example, explore researchers and others
Type - Genetic Testing Markethas been covered from 7 viewpoints:
1. Predictive Testing
2. Carrier Testing
3. Prenatal and New-born Testing
4. Diagnostic Testing
5. Pharmacogenomics Testing
6. Nutrigenomic Testing
7. Others
Technology - Genetic Testing Market has been covered from 3 viewpoints:
1. Cytogenetic Testing
2. Biochemical Testing
3. Molecular Testing
Application - Genetic Testing Market has been covered from 4 viewpoints:
1. Cancer
2. Genetic Diseases
3. Cardiovascular Diseases
4. Others
Region - Genetic Testing Market has been covered from 4 viewpoints:
Company Covered:
Abbott Laboratories
Danaher Corporation (Cepheid Inc.)
Illumina Inc.
BioRad Laboratories Inc.
F Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
5. Genetic Testing Market
7. Type - Genetic Testing Market
8. Technology - Genetic Testing Market
9. Application - Genetic Testing Market
10. Region - Genetic Testing Market
11. Number of Labs by 47 Countries (Genetic Testing Registry)
12. Company Analysis
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Biden, Xi to hold fifth talk of their presidencies Thursday
Differing perspectives on global health, economic policy and human rights have long tested the relationship with Chinas refusal to condemn Russias invasion of Ukraine adding further strain.The latest pressure point has been House Speaker Nancy Pelosis potential visit to Taiwan, the island that governs itself democratically and receives informal defensive support from the U.S., but which China considers part of its territory.
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President Joe Biden will speak Thursday morning with China's Xi Jinping, the fifth conversation of their presidencies, as the two leaders chart the future of their complicated relationship at a time of simmering economic and geopolitical tensions.
The call, at 8:30 a.m. EDT, comes as Biden aims to find new ways to work with the rising global power as well as strategies to contain China's influence around the world. Differing perspectives on global health, economic policy, and human rights have long tested the relationship — with China's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine adding further strain.
The latest pressure point has been House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan, the island that governs itself democratically and receives informal defensive support from the U.S., but which China considers part of its territory. Beijing has said it would view such a trip as a provocation, a threat U.S. officials are taking with heightened seriousness in light of Russia's incursion into Ukraine.
"If the U.S. insists on going its way and challenging China's bottom line, it will surely be met with forceful responses," Zhao Lijian, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, told reporters earlier this week. "All ensuing consequences shall be borne by the U.S." Pelosi would be the highest-ranking U.S. elected official to travel to Taiwan since Republican Newt Gingrich visited the island in 1997 when he was House speaker. Biden last week told reporters that U.S. military officials believed it was "not a good idea" for the speaker to visit the island at the moment.
John Kirby, a U.S. national security spokesman, said Wednesday that it was important for Biden and Xi to regularly touch base.
"The president wants to make sure that the lines of communication with President Xi remain open because they need to," Kirby told reporters at a White House briefing. "There are issues where we can cooperate with China on, and there are issues where there are friction and tension." Biden and Xi last spoke in March, shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
"This is one of the most consequential bilateral relationships in the world today, with ramifications well beyond both individual countries," Kirby said.
The conversation comes as Biden has moved to shift U.S. reliance on Chinese manufacturing, including Senate passage Wednesday of legislation to encourage semiconductor companies to build more high-tech plants in the U.S. Biden wants to marshal global democracies to support infrastructure investments in low- and middle-income nations as an alternative to China's "Belt and Road Initiative," which aims to boost China trade with other global markets.
Kirby listed several areas of U.S,-China friction that he said would be part of the conversation, including "tensions over Taiwan, tensions over ... China's aggressive course of behavior in the Indo-Pacific outside of Taiwan, tensions in the economic relationship" and over China's reaction to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Biden, who has kept in place Trump-era tariffs on many Chinese-manufactured goods to maintain leverage over Beijing, is weighing whether to ease at least some of them in a move to lessen the impact of soaring inflation on American households.
U.S. officials have also criticized China's "zero-COVID" policy of mass testing and lockdowns to contain the spread of COVID-19 in its territory, labeling it misguided and fretting that it will further slow global economic growth.
Other points of strain include China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims, which the U.S. has declared a genocide, its militarisation in the South China Sea, and a global campaign of economic and political espionage.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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The Breastfeeding Supplement Is a Simple, Effective, and Natural Solution That Nourishes Mother and Baby Alike
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Go-Lacta and its parent company, Sugarpod Naturals, were founded way back in 2007. Go-Lacta was the first label to introduce Moringa leaves into the United States as a breastfeeding supplement. More than a decade later, it remains the premiere breastfeeding supplement on the market and continues to positively impact the lives of both breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
Go-Lacta has maintained its elite status within the pregnancy and maternity community due to its commitment to creating safe and effective products. Go-Lacta's products focus on providing Moringa leaves to pregnant women and young mothers in a variety of different supplemental formats.
Moringa leaves have been shown to significantly increase breast milk supply. In fact, one study in Senegal and Haiti found very satisfactory results when using moringa leaf powder to treat malnutrition in pregnant and nursing women as well as small children. Go-Lacta has embraced the efficacy of Moringa as a breastfeeding supplement as well as an all-around superfood that is able to support the nutritional health of both parents and children alike.
Regarding safety, every single one of Go-Lacta's product offerings adheres to the strict standards required when providing nutritional support to new mothers and their children. Each product is all-natural and plant-based. In addition, they are
- 100% raw and vegetarian
- Pesticide-free, preservative-free, and free of artificial flavors and colors
- Soy-free, corn-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and shellfish-free
The hyper-clean nature of Go-Lacta's products means they can be consumed both during and after pregnancy. If you're tandem breastfeeding, Go-Lacta products can be particularly useful in maintaining a healthy milk supply throughout the transition and beyond.
"Our products are pure, premium, and natural. No exceptions," states Go-Lacta founder and CEO Angela Veloso, "Our promise to Go-Lacta moms is to give them the highest quality ingredients through the safest products possible. These are clinically tested and purely raw vegetable. They're simple and effective. They're Mother Nature's gift to mom and baby, and we're honored to be the ones that get to participate in delivering that precious cargo."
Throughout all that Go-Lacta does, the goal of Veloso's team remains the same: to facilitate and encourage the bond between mothers and their children. This dedication has fueled the brand's ongoing mission to support and empower women with the ability to provide compassionate care for their little ones.
About Go-Lacta: The Go-Lacta brand operates under its parent company Sugarpod Naturals. The operation was launched 15 years ago, in 2007, and continues to be owned and operated by its founder, Angela Veloso. Both the brand and parent company focus on a shared vision of providing natural health solutions — primarily through the superfood Moringa Oleifera — to help mothers and their families stay healthy without the need for prescription drugs. Learn more about Go-Lacta at golacta.com.
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The Supplement Brand Combines Plankton and Vitamin C to Help Customers Maintain an Active Lifestyle
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The hum of modern life can be relentless. Trying to find the energy to keep up can be challenging when so much is demanding the attention of the average person. Carving out time to exercise can be particularly difficult — which is why Greenfilled has developed its elegantly simple Perform Supplement solution.
Greenfilled is a health and wellness company focused on one key ingredient: phytoplankton. The plant-like organism is a foundational building block of the ocean's ecosystem. It also filters untold quantities of CO2 from the air and is a major factor in sustaining life on Earth. But the benefits of plankton aren't restricted to oceanic settings or the global environment. They're also personal.
"We get our key ingredient, TetraSOD®, from marine phytoplankton," says Greenfilled COO Enrique Castaño, "This is grown at our sustainable farm rather than extracted from the oceans. Along with being eco-friendly, this process of producing phytoplankton also gives it extraordinary levels of the most important antioxidant enzyme, Super Oxide Dismutase or SOD." SOD is a critical compound found in every healthy cell. It is the first essential enzyme in the antioxidant pathway, making it the body's initial shield against oxidative stress. "TetraSOD® is the most concentrated SOD source in the market," Castaño continues, "with science-backed and demonstrated efficiency for activating the antioxidant response pathways on human cells."
What does this mean for those struggling to get through each day? Supplementing with TetraSOD® offers individuals with active lifestyles a better physiological response against oxidative stress. This helps with both performance and recovery.
Greenfield's Perform Supplement is an uncomplicated combination of TetraSOD® and vitamin C. It can be consumed in a small, concentrated dose of one capsule per day, and continues to boost energy and aid in recovery around the clock. This makes it easier to both optimize workouts and reduce the fatigue that too often follows in their wake. It's an ideal way to sustain energy, health, and the planet all through one natural solution.
About Greenfilled: Greenfilled is a health and wellness brand founded by the Spanish-based Marine Biotech Company Fitoplancton Marino. The parent company's mission is to research, develop, and supply microalgae-based products that improve health and quality of life. Greenfilled is a manifestation of this mission, with the brand's supplements utilizing sustainably farmed, high-quality phytoplankton that delivers robust levels of the antioxidant enzyme Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) through its flagship ingredient TetraSOD®. Greenfilled products help with many health concerns, including rest, recovery, energy levels, and cognitive clarity. Learn more at greenfilled.com.
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Former state TV journalist found guilty of discrediting Russia's armed forces
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Former Russian TV journalist Marina Ovsyannikova was found guilty on Thursday of discrediting the country's armed forces in social media posts condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine.
"The evidence confirms Ovsyannikova's guilt. There is no reason to doubt its authenticity," the judge said after a short hearing in which Ovsyannikova had described the proceedings as "absurd".
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APAC DIY home improvement retailing market expected to grow by 2028 due to growing emphasis on eco-friendly DIY projects. Painting sub-segment predicted to be most beneficial. Market in rest of the APAC region to witness more growth opportunities.
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Dive has added a new report to its offering titled, "Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home Improvement Retailing Market by Types (Building Materials, Décor & Indoor Garden, Lighting, Electrical Work Materials, Tools & Hardware, Painting, Wallpaper & Supplies, Plumbing Materials & Equipment, Flooring Repair & Replacement Materials, and Outdoor), Distribution Channel (Offline and Online), and Regional Analysis (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2028".
According to the report, the Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement retailing market is predicted to gather a revenue of $87,135.4 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period 2021-2028.
Dynamics of the Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home Improvement Retailing Market:
Drivers: Rise in the population along with demographic shifts have led to a surge in global urbanization. These factors are anticipated to drive the growth of the Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement retailing market during the analysis timeframe. In addition, dominance of highly populated countries like India, Pakistan, China, etc. in the retail industry, huge urban increments, and prominence of megacities are factors expected to further boost the market growth by 2028.
Opportunities: Growing insistence on environment friendly projects and initiatives like DIY un-paper towels, DIY combo kits, reusable snack bags, etc. by innovative firms are some factors estimated to offer ample growth opportunities for the Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement retailing market during the forecast years.
Restraints: Lack of skilled professionals in the DIY home improvement sector is the main factor projected to impede the market growth during the forecast years.
Covid-19 Impact on the Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home Improvement Retailing Market:
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic hurled almost every business and industry; however, the Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement retailing market witnessed a noteworthy growth rate. Many retailers adopted ultra-modern technologies like the augmented reality (AR), Internet of Things (IoT), etc. amid strict lockdowns to offer improved user experience. In addition, acquisitions and partnerships by some major market along with heavy investments in the DIY home improvement category by countries are some factors that propelled the market growth during the corona virus pandemic.
Segments of the Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home Improvement Retailing Market:
The report has divided the Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement retailing market into different segments based on type, distribution channel, and regional analysis.
- By type, the painting sub-segment of the market is anticipated to have a significant growth rate and register a revenue of $15,790.4 million by 2028 due to availability of several DIY paint products. These include crackle effect spray, frost effect spray, self-painting kit, terrace wall proofing, etc. Furthermore, some key market players are striving for product improvements due to rising customer demands for DIY painting projects. These factors are expected to boost the growth of the painting sub-segment during the analysis timeframe.
- By distribution channel, the offline sub-segment of the market is expected to have a dominating market share and gather a revenue of $80,100.5 million by 2028. Offline distribution channels to expand the local market's clientele and lack of awareness about internet services among aged people are some factors expected to bolster the demand for offline distribution channel in the 2021-2028 timeframe.
- By regional analysis, the Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement retailing market in the rest of the Asia-Pacific region is projected to garner a revenue of $25,961.5 million by 2028 due to rising South-East Asian customers. Furthermore, ultra-modern DIY product enhancements by market players, their powerful acquisitions, technological advancements, and heavy investments in the R&D activities are some factors anticipated to accelerate the market enhancement in rest of the Asia-Pacific region by 2028.
Major Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home Improvement Retailing Market Players:
Some major Asia-Pacific Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement retailing market players are
- UBYLD RETAIL PRIVATE LIMITED
- B&Q
- MINISO CO.LTD
- Nendo Inc
- Marshalls
- Asian Paints
- Bunnings Australia
- Home Depot Product Authority, LLC.
- Allo Innoware.
- MR.DIY, among others.
These key players are undertaking various strategies such as product development and enhancement, merger and acquisition, partnerships and collaborations to sustain the market growth. – Buy the Full report here
For example, in August 2021, Indus Valley Bio Organic, an Indian natural care products manufacturer, launched 26 new DIY combo kits that are 100% organic. This product launch aimed to enable customers mix organic ingredients to create personalized skincare and hair solutions easily.
The report also sums up many important facets including financial performance of the key market players, SWOT analysis, product portfolio, and the latest strategic developments.
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Guardian Research Network and ThinkGenetic Announce Collaborative Partnership to Accelerate Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Patients with Genetic Diseases and Inherited Predisposition to Cancer
Joint effort recognizes combined missions to support healthcare providers in accelerating potential treatments using novel technological approaches to real world data
SPARTANBURG, S.C., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guardian Research Network, Inc.® (GRN) and ThinkGenetic, Inc. announce a strategic collaboration to accelerate the diagnosis and support the development of treatment options for patients with rare and genetic diseases. The collaboration leverages the existing healthcare data science and clinical expertise of GRN, combined with ThinkGenetic's deep experience in the development of electronic health record (EHR) algorithms for accurate diagnosis and healthcare provider support integrating rare genetic conditions into their practice.
The GRN and ThinkGenetic collaboration will take on three challenges facing patients with rare genetic conditions:
- Accelerating identification and diagnosis of individuals at an increased risk to be affected by an underlying genetic condition
- Providing targeted education and decision support tools to healthcare providers who have patients at an increased risk of an underlying rare genetic condition
- Affording access to patients for clinical trials and Real World Data (RWD) research cohorts in collaboration with life science companies
The partnership will combine the unique resources of both companies, leveraging ThinkGenetic's deep clinical understanding of rare genetic disease diagnosis and novel EHR-based algorithms with GRN's national-scale RWD analytics platform that works in concert with GRN's clinical trial operations. This single-source research platform provides previously unavailable large, highly annotated cohorts of rare genetic disease subjects.
With many rare genetic diseases, clinical findings often seem unrelated, leaving patients and physicians uncertain to the relatedness of co-occurring signs and symptoms. Many patients and their doctors only look to genetic diseases after potentially exhausting all other possibilities.
"By partnering with GRN, we are both able to advance our missions of reducing the time to diagnose conditions and improve the lives of patients," said Dave Jacob, ThinkGenetic's chief executive officer. "ThinkGenetic has the technology and the certified genetic counselors to flag and review millions of EHRs for risk of genetic disease and with the help of GRN, we can educate the healthcare provider on possible next steps and genetic testing/clinical trial options."
"Working with ThinkGenetic is a great step forward for GRN's mission of bringing the best care to historically-underserved patients while accelerating cures for disease, including rare diseases in cancer and non-cancer," said Mark Watson, chief operating officer for GRN. "We're passionate about serving our community patients who often have less access to academic medical centers and doctors."
Industry reaction to the alliance, including feedback from a biopharmaceutical company such as PTC Therapeutics, is positive for both entities. "As a company committed to helping patients with rare genetic disorders, PTC Therapeutics is excited to partner with ThinkGenetic and GRN. Reaching the right diagnosis can be a long and difficult process for patients with rare diseases. We're hopeful this partnership will help shorten that journey for patients, their families, and healthcare providers," commented Bruce Braughton, senior vice president and general manager, North America, PTC Therapeutics.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are approximately 7,000 rare diseases affecting between 25 and 30 million American patients today and more than 80 percent of rare diseases have a known monogenic (single-gene) cause.
GRN, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, is a nationwide health system research consortium focused on advancing technology to accelerate cures for life-threatening and chronic diseases. GRN works with life sciences clients and health system partners to increase participation in data-driven clinical trials, optimize therapeutic and diagnostic studies, and employ real-world data to improve patient access to precision medicines in under-served communities. For more, visit www.guardianresearch.org.
ThinkGenetic is digitally revolutionizing undiagnosed patient identification with the goal of shortening the diagnostic journey for those with an underlying genetic condition. Harnessing the power of electronic health data and validated proprietary algorithms, our solutions precisely identify at-risk patients and provide resources to support critical healthcare decisions. For more information, visit thinkgenetic.com.
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Ranchi airport on ‘high alert’ after bomb threat
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The Ranchi airport has been put on high alert following a bomb threat by an anonymous caller, a top official said.
It was, however, later found to be a hoax call, Birsa Munda Airport Director K L Agarwal said.
"The airport has been put on high alert. We conducted a thorough security check adhering to the standard operating protocol… This was declared a hoax call," Agarwal told PTI.
"We are planning to take legal action against the hoax caller," he added.
Further investigation is underway, officials said.
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Ketamine-Assisted Therapy is offered as part of a holistic corporate wellness program.
PROVO, Utah, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HempLucid, a leading provider of plant-based wellness supplements, is the first startup to offer medically supervised Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP) as an employee benefit.
Ketamine is a general anesthetic, first used on the battlefields of Vietnam because it did not slow the heartrate like other anesthetics. Today, ketamine is used by first responders to calm people trying to take their own lives, and as an emerging medical treatment for depression.
"The interesting and exciting part is that it came out of neuroscience research, instead of by chance, said Gerard Sanacora, M.D., Ph.D., a psychiatrist at Yale Medicine involved in many ketamine studies.
Former first responder turned HempLucid CEO Chase Hudson's advocacy of psychedelic assisted therapies was cemented as a co-producer of Reborn, which chronicles Lamar Odom's use of psychedelic-assisted therapies during his recovery from drug addiction.
"We are in a new era," said Chase Hudson, CEO HempLucid.
"We know mental and physical health are deeply connected. HempLucid's corporate wellness program is the necessary bridge for our employees while our health care system catches up," he continued.
HempLucid's ketamine-infusion pilot program started in 2019 with executive leadership participation, including Hudson. In 2022, HempLucid, which now covers the full cost of ketamine infusions for employees, formalized the offering as a health care benefit through a first of its kind partnership with Canadian firm, Numinus Wellness.
The employee benefit ensures access to KAP to any employee with a mental health diagnosis. Traditional therapy is covered through HempLucid's existing health care plan and HempLucid continues to cover ketamine infusions. The combination of traditional therapy and ketamine infusions is the medical therapy known as KAP.
HempLucid's corporate wellness program also includes holistic approaches including massage, cryotherapy, hypobaric chambers, float tanks and weekly team building events.
"Our approach is holistic. We want to our employees to have access to all pathways to healing. As individuals and as a team, we have seen incredible shifts, in productivity, temperament, and empathy in ourselves and as a team. These benefits are now part of our corporate core." said Hudson.
HempLucid, a is a leading provider of premium wellness products, including mushroom and CBD supplements. By celebrating and empowering others to heal in harmony with nature, HempLucid's mission is to create innovative products that inspire others to become aware of their healing path. HempLucid's commitment to exemplary products and extraordinary corporate responsibility is driven by the company's core. HempLucid views healing and wellness through a holistic lens and stands on it. The company's core values of quality, education, self-worth and connection, compassion, and revolution. Current product offerings include plant-based edibles, topicals, tinctures, and capsules. HempLucid is based in Provo, Utah and founded by Chase Hudson in 2016.
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Govt spent over Rs 3,339 cr on ads in five years: Thakur
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The government spent Rs 3,339.49 crore on advertisements in the print and electronic media over a five-year period from 2017, Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
In a written reply, Thakur said the government had spent Rs 1,756.48 crore on advertisements in the print media from 2017-18 till July 12 this year. The expenditure on advertisements in electronic media in the same period was Rs 1,583.01 crore.
The expenditure was incurred by the government through the Central Bureau of Communication, Thakur said.
The minister said there was no expenditure incurred by any ministry or department of the government on advertisements in foreign media through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC announces a sealed bid deadline of September 1, 2022, for the sale of a 131.5± acre stone quarry in Tolland, Conn., with six acres of land partially mined.
There is approximately 14 million tons of aggregate present on site at this Connecticut stone quarry according to a January 2022 Continental Placer report. The aggregate in the ground consists of two basic rock types: Muscovite Quartzite and the heavier Biotite-Amphibole gneiss. Commercial stone was the previous use for the mined aggregate. Additional value in this aggregate is seen in both building and construction use. There is currently an active mining permit issued by the Town of Tolland, which allows 10 acres to be permitted for mining at a time.
The site is located off the east side of Mountain Spring Road, two miles north of I-84, with access to the interstate from exit 67, making logistics and transportation to other areas quick and easy. The city of Hartford is approximately 20 minutes west from the quarry site in Tolland. The Tolland, Connecticut region has a unique country feel. However, the area's appearance does not reflect the economic activity surging throughout. With convenient access points and a centralized location, the property is near other towns including Coventry, Ellington, Mansfield, Stafford, Vernon, and Willington.
Jonathan Cuticelli, vice president at Hilco Real Estate, stated, "This sale represents an outstanding opportunity as it contains a significant amount of usable aggregate and a wide variety of future usage options as it sits near several major interstates and roadways in the Tolland and North Central Connecticut area. It presents a great option for operators looking to expand or relocate and capitalize on an established, yet growing market." He added, "There's huge upside for investors to buy and add value through both continued and new efforts."
On-site inspection dates are set for August 11 and 25 at 11 a.m. ET. Both dates are by appointment only. For more information on the sale and on-site tours, please contact Jonathan Cuticelli at (203) 561-8737 or [email protected].
For further information on the property, an explanation of the sale process, bidding procedures or to obtain access to property due diligence documents, please visit HilcoRealEstate.com or call (855) 755-2300.
Hilco Real Estate ("HRE"), a Hilco Global company (HilcoGlobal.com), is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois (USA). HRE is a national provider of strategic real estate disposition services. Acting as an agent or principal, HRE uses its experience to advise and execute strategies to assist clients in deriving the maximum value from their real estate assets. By leveraging multi-faceted sales strategies and techniques, aggressive repositioning and restructuring experience, a vast and motivated network of buyers and sellers, and substantial access to capital, HRE exceeds expectations even in the most complex transactions.
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