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Moscow's chief rabbi leaves Russia amid pressure to back war in Ukraine Moscow's chief rabbi has left Russia after coming under pressure to support its invasion of Ukraine, according to a relative. Chizhik-Goldschmidt, a New York-based journalist, said that Goldschmidt flew to Hungary two weeks after the Feb. 24 invasion, raising money for refugees in Eastern Europe before continuing on to Israel. Jewish organisations in Russia have struck a more critical tone on the war in Ukraine than other religious groups, including the powerful Orthodox Church which has backed the campaign. Moscow's chief rabbi has left Russia after coming under pressure to support its invasion of Ukraine, according to a relative. Swiss-born Pinchas Goldschmidt had served as Moscow's chief rabbi since 1993, while also heading a large European rabbinical group. "Can finally share that my in-laws, Moscow Chief Rabbi @PinchasRabbi @Rebbetzin Dara Goldschmidt, have been put under pressure by authorities to support the 'special operation' in Ukraine - and refused," Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt tweeted on Tuesday. Chizhik-Goldschmidt, a New York-based journalist, said that Goldschmidt flew to Hungary two weeks after the Feb. 24 invasion, raising money for refugees in Eastern Europe before continuing on to Israel. Jewish organizations in Russia have struck a more critical tone on the war in Ukraine than other religious groups, including the powerful Orthodox Church which has backed the campaign. On March 2, Russia's chief rabbi Berel Lazar called for participants in the conflict to "silence the guns and to stop the bombs", although he stopped short of condemning President Vladimir Putin. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ India-Israel hold dialogue on UN and multilateral issues European shares join global selloff on growth worries Review suggests Israeli fire killed reporter, no final word European shares slide as business growth data deepens slowdown worries France reassures Ukraine it will be part of European Union	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/2065574-moscows-chief-rabbi-leaves-russia-amid-pressure-to-back-war-in-ukraine	2022-06-08T11:55:24	en	0.951725
Essentials news, issues, and topics from History of India and the world for UPSC- CSE. Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: History of India Mains Examination: GS I- Indian Heritage and Culture Best of Express Premium – President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Sant Kabir Academy and Research Centre Swadesh Darshan Yojana and paid tribute to the Bhakti saint, Kabir at Maghar in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. According to legends, Kabir is said to have departed from the mortal world in Maghar. Quote: President Kovind said during the inauguration, “The life of Kabir is an epitome of human virtue and his teachings are relevant today even after 650 years. Kabir’s life was an ideal example of communal solidarity. He took the initiative to remove the evils, ostentation, and discrimination and also lived the household life like a saint.” The Bhakti movement, the Nirguni tradition and Kabir – The Bhakti movement, which began in the 7th century in South India, had begun to spread across north India in the 14th and the 15th centuries. -The movement was characterized by popular poet-saints who sang devotional songs to God in vernacular languages, with many preaching for the abolishing the Varna system and some kind of Hindu-Muslim unity. They emphasized an intense emotional attachment with God. – One school within the Bhakti movement was the Nirguni tradition and Sant Kabir was a prominent member of it. In this tradition, God was understood to be a universal and formless being. – Many of the saints of the Bhakti movement came from the ranks of the lower to middle artisanal classes. – Kabir was a ‘low caste’ weaver (Julaha), Raidas was a leather worker and Dadu a cotton carder. -Their radical dissent against orthodoxy and rejection of caste made these poet-saints extremely popular among the masses and their ideology of egalitarianism spread across India. Kabir and his compositions – Kabir’s compositions can be classified into three literary forms – dohas (short two liners), ramanas (rhymed 4 liners), sung compositions of varying length, known as padas (verses) and sabdas (words). – Kabir’s works had great influence on Bhakti Movement- Kabir Granthawali, Anurag Sagar, Bijak and Sakhi Granth. Kabir and his life – Most historians agree on the following facts about Kabir. He was born in Varanasi and lived between the years 1398 and 1448, or till the year 1518 according to popular belief. -He was from a community of ‘lower caste’ weavers of the Julaha caste, a group that had recently converted to Islam.- – He learned the art of weaving, likely studied meditative and devotional practices under the guidance of a Hindu guru and grew to become an eminent teacher and poet-singer. -Kabir’s beliefs were deeply radical, and he was known for his intense and outspoken voice which he used to attack the dominant religions and entrenched caste systems of the time. – He composed his verses orally and is generally assumed to be illiterate. – He is also believed to be (but not on strong historical grounds) a disciple of the famous guru Ramananda, a 14th century Vaishnava poet-saint. Kabir knew that the saint would visit a certain ghat in Varanasi before the break of dawn. How did Kabir critique religion and caste? – Kabir is in modern times portrayed as a figure that synthesized Islam and Hinduism. In many of the popular bhajans associated with him today, his strong dissent towards religion is somewhat muted, according to religious studies scholar David Lorenzen. While he did borrow elements from different traditions, he very forcefully proclaimed his independence from them. – He did not only target the rituals and practices of both Hinduism and Islam, but also dismissed the sacred authority of their religious books, the Vedas and the Quran. Kabir did use the name Rama in his poems, but he clarified that he was not referring to the avatar of Vishnu, but a formless and general Hindu name for the divine. He even combined Allah and Ram. “Every man and woman born are forms of you, so says Kabir: I’m Ram and Allah’s foolish baby, he’s my guru and my pir,” he wrote. – Instead of God being an external entity that resided in temples or mosques, Kabir argued that God existed inside everyone. “Why look for Me anywhere else, my friend, When I’m here, in your possession?…He is the very breath of our breaths.” – Kabir’s revolt against the caste system also sought to do away with the complex rituals and ceremonies performed by the Brahmins. He, like the other prominent saints of his time, argued that it was only through bhakti, intense love or devotion to God could one attain salvation. – In many of his verses, Kabir proclaimed that people of all castes have the right to salvation through the bhakti tradition. – He sought to eradicate caste distinctions and attempted to create an egalitarian society, by stressing the notion that a Bhakt (devotee) was neither a Brahmin nor an ‘untouchable’ but just a Bhakt. What is Kabir Panth? – Kabir’s own humble origins and his radical message of egalitarianism fostered a community of his followers called the Kabir Panth. -Kabir Panth is a sect in northern and central India, many of their members are from the Dalit community. Historians estimate that it was established in India between 1600 and 1650, one or two centuries after his death. – Today, the sect exists as a large and distinct community, with various sects under different spiritual leaders. However, all regard Kabir as their guru and treat the Bijak as their holy scripture. – The Bijak contains works attributed to Kabir and is argued by historians to have been written in the 17th century. – Today, most of the followers continue to reject idol worship and are discouraged from praying at Hindu temples. – The main festival of most branches is Kabir Jayanti, the birthday of Kabir which is celebrated every summer with collective feasts at the maths. How are indentured labours and Kabir Panth linked? – Among the 5,00,000 indentured labourers that were taken to Trinidad, Mauritius, Fiji and Guyana by the British in the 19th to 20th centuries, many were and continue to be members of the Kabir Panth. Kabir and Guru Granth Sahib – Several of Kabir’s verses and songs form a vital part of the Guru Granth Sahib. Compiled in 1604, the text is the oldest written collection of Kabir’s work, according to Linda Hess, expert on Kabir studies. – The fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan Dev collected major part oF Kabir’s work. Kabir and his death – After his death, both Hindu and Muslim communities almost came to blows over the right to claim his body. – According to legend, Kabir’s Hindu and Muslim followers got ready to battle, but before they could strike someone removed the shroud to find a stack of flowers that replaced his corpse. The two communities then divided the flowers and buried or burned them according to their rituals. Who were the other religious teachers in the subcontinent between 1400-1500 C.E? – Raidas, Surdas in Uttar Pradesh – Guru Nanak in Punjab – Vallabhacharya in Gujarat – Abdullah Shattari in Gwalior – Muhammad Shah Alam in Gujarat – Mir Sayyid Muhammad Gesu Daraz in Gulbarga – Shankaradeva in Assam – Tukaram in Maharashtra Point to ponder: How are the teachings of Kabir relevant even today? - The Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for its credibility and trustworthiness by Newsguard, a global service that rates news sources for their journalistic standards.	https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-essentials-historical-tidbits-kabir-7959130/	2022-06-08T11:55:27	en	0.969826
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Take a look at the essential concepts, terms, and phenomena from the static and current parts of the UPSC-CSE. Word: Food safety (Part II) Subject: Polity, Governance and Economy (Relevance: Prelims, GS II and GS III) Best of Express Premium UPSC Essentials: One word a day- Food safety (Part I) covered general aspects of food safety according to WHO. Quotes: 1. “Nation and nutrition are deeply connected and for a Samruddh Bharat, we need a Swasthya Bharat and for a Swasthya Bharat, we need Swasthya Nagrik.” – Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on the occasion of World Food Safety Day, 2022. 2. “In India, food safety has obvious and direct linkages with the Swachh Bharat (Clean India) initiative of the Prime Minister. It also has linkages with government’s ‘Make in India’ campaign to realize India’s huge potential in the export of high value agricultural produce.”- WHO What are the key highlights of 4th State Food Safety Index (SFSI)? – Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on the occasion of World Food Safety Day on June 7, released the 4th State Food Safety Index. – The 4th State Food Safety Index (SFSI) will help in providing safe and nutritious food to the citizens and indicates the efforts of States and the Union Territories in ensuring it. – Starting in 2018-19, the SFSI aims of creating a competitive and positive change in the food safety ecosystem in the country. – The report has been prepared by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to measure the performance of States across five parameters of food safety- human resources and institutional data, compliance, food testing facility, training, and capacity building, and consumer empowerment. – This year, among the larger states, Tamil Nadu was the top-ranking state, followed by Gujarat and Maharashtra. – On the other hand, among the smaller states, Goa stood first followed by Manipur and Sikkim. – Meanwhile among UTs, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi and Chandigarh secured first, second and third ranks. What were the other highlights of World Food Safety Day in India? – On the occasion of World Food Safety Day, the Union Minister launched the logo for ‘Ayurveda Aahar’. Ayurveda Aahar’s logo is meant to create a unique identity of ‘Ayurveda Aahar’ and aims to facilitate its easy identification. The logo contains the initials of Ayurveda and Ahara with 5 leaves symbolizing five elements of nature. – Ayurveda Aahar refers to food prepared following the recipes or ingredients and/or processes as per methods described in the books of Ayurveda listed under ‘Schedule A’ of the regulations. – The Health Minister also felicitated 11 winning smart cities of the Eat Smart Cities Challenge, launched by FSSAI last year in association with the Smart Cities Mission under the aegis of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). – He also felicitated winners of the Eat Right Research Challenge for Cities and Districts and Eat Right Research Awards and Grants. – In addition to this, Dr. Mandaviya also launched various innovative initiatives by FSSAI including the Eat Right Research Awards and Grants – Phase II. – Eat Right Creativity Challenge – Phase III, a competition at the school level – Release of various e-books that advocate and capture innovative recipes about oil-free cooking and sugarless desserts. – Launch of various resource books including Khadyanjali, a quarterly magazine published by the Rajbhasha Division of FSSAI; Guidance Document on Food-Borne Disease Outbreak Investigation and Microbiological Process Control, Sampling and Testing of Fish and Fishery Products etc. What is FSSAI? – Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI. Its headquarter is in Delhi. – The main role of the authority is to regulate and monitor, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale and import of food while ensuring safe and wholesome food to the consumers. (Do not go in further detail) What are the legislative frameworks of FSSAI? – Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 aims to establish a single reference point for all matters relating to food safety and standards, by moving from multi- level, multi-departmental control to a single line of command. The Act established FSSAI and the State Food Safety Authorities for each State. – Food Safety and Standards Rule, 2011 provides for: Food Safety Appellate Tribunal and the Registrar of the Appellate Tribunal, food safety and standards on Organic Food and regulates Food Advertising. It covers Licensing and Registration, Packaging and Labelling of Food Businesses, Food Product Standards and Food Additives Regulation. It prohibits and restricts on sales or approval for Non-Specified Food and Food Ingredients, such ingredients may cause harm to human health. (Just have a brief idea of the difference between the two. Do not spend much time on it.) What are some of the important initiatives for food safety in India other than Ayurveda Aahar? – Eat Right India Movement: to transform the country’s food system in order to ensure safe, healthy and sustainable food for all Indians. It is aligned to the National Health Policy 2017 with its focus on preventive and promotive healthcare and flagship programmes like Ayushman Bharat, POSHAN Abhiyaan, Anemia Mukt Bharat and Swachh Bharat Mission. – Eat Right Station Certification: awarded by FSSAI to railway stations that set benchmarks (as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006) in providing safe and wholesome food to passengers. – The Eat Right Research Awards and Grants: for high-quality research in the area of food safety and nutrition in India has also been launched. – PAN-India survey for identifying the presence of industrially produced trans fatty acid content in the selected foods has been released. – Effort to engage industries on the issue of plastic in food packaging: food businesses signed a pledge on becoming “Plastic Waste Neutral”. The aim can be achieved by collecting, processing and recycling of 100% post-consumer plastic waste from across the sources. 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Every rupee spent should reach beneficiary, says TN CM at launch of Samathuvapuram - Country: - India The DMK government is focused on improving the quality of life of the people and is striving to ensure every rupee spent on development reaches the last person in line to benefit from it, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday. Inaugurating the 'Thanthai Periyar Ninaivu Samathuvapuram' (Periyar Memorial Equality Village, a pet project of former chief minister M Karunanidhi) at Kotai Vengapatti in the district, he said his government's goal is to ensure every rupee spent by the government reached the last person. ''This is also my ambition,'' Stalin said and announced construction of a maternity and children's block at the Sivaganga district headquarters hospital at a cost of Rs 12 crore. The Chief Minister, who unveiled a bust of rationalist Periyar (E V Ramasamy) built at a cost of Rs 2.25 lakh at the Samathuvapuram, said former CM Karunanidhi built nine Samathuvapurams in the district and of them eight were inaugurated and in use by the people. But the ninth one at Kotai Vengapatti in Kannamangalampatti village panchayat could not be inaugurated due to regime change in 2011, he said. Built on 12.253 acres of land at an estimated cost of Rs 3.17 crore, the Samathuvapuram accommodates 100 houses each of which has been constructed at a cost of Rs 1.92 lakh. Stalin handed over the keys to the beneficiaries and interacted with them. Distributing welfare aid to the people, the Chief Minister said he would positively consider a proposal to start a women constable training college in Sivaganga named after Rani Velu Nachiyar, the queen of Sivaganga. State Ministers K N Nehru, K K S S R Ramachandran, K R Periyakaruppan, Rajakannappan, P Moorthy, and officials participated. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/2065633-every-rupee-spent-should-reach-beneficiary-says-tn-cm-at-launch-of-samathuvapuram	2022-06-08T11:55:32	en	0.967994
Chinese and Cambodian officials broke ground Wednesday on a contentious naval port expansion project, dismissing American concerns it could provide Beijing with a strategically important military outpost on the Gulf of Thailand. Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian, and other officials donned white gloves before turning over shovels full of dirt to launch the official “modernization” of the Ream Naval Base, which will include a dry dock for ship repairs, an extended pier, a hospital, a workshop, and a “reception building.” Longtime authoritarian leader Hun Sen 2019 reportedly granted China the right to set up a military base at Ream but has long denied that, saying Cambodia’s Constitution prohibits foreign military facilities. Dredging is already underway to allow larger ships to use the port. Tea Banh told guests, including the U.S. defense attache, that it would still only be able to accommodate ships of up to 5,000 tons displacement – an improvement from the current 1,000 tons but too shallow for all but the smallest of naval ships. “Please don’t be too worried about this Ream base,” Tea Banh said, speaking in front of a sign proclaiming the project is being funded by “grant aid from the People’s Republic of China.” “This port is too small and even after upgrading it can’t be a port that would threaten any countries,” he said. Best of Express Premium Tea Banh said he invited the U.S. and other foreign representatives to the base so they could see for themselves “there is nothing here,” though he added that once construction is complete the facility will become a restricted military zone with no access for foreign nations. Following the ceremony, the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh reiterated American concerns that a Chinese “military presence at Ream could threaten Cambodia’s autonomy and undermine regional security.” “The U.S. and countries in the region have expressed concern about the lack of transparency on the intent, nature, and scope of this project as well as the role the PRC military is playing in its construction and in post-construction use of the facility,” embassy spokesperson Stephanie Arzate said in an email to The Associated Press. Ream faces the Gulf of Thailand, adjacent to the South China Sea, where China has aggressively asserted its claim to virtually the entire strategic waterway. The U.S. has refused to recognize China’s sweeping claim and routinely conducts military maneuvers there to reinforce that they are international waters. Tea Banh said the port project is expected to take two years to complete. He did not say how much it would cost, but China has given Cambodia hundreds of millions of dollars in grants in recent years for infrastructure projects. Chinese Ambassador Wang said the construction will follow a plan agreed upon by Hun Sen and Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this year to “further promote the building of a community with a shared future with strategic significance.” “China and Cambodia have become ironclad brothers, economical with words but generous in action, treating each other with all sincerity and standing side by side at challenging times,” he said, according to an English translation of his remarks provided by the Chinese delegation. The U.S. in November sanctioned two senior Cambodian defense officials over allegations of graft connected to construction financing at the Ream base, and Wang lashed out at the move, without mentioning the United States by name. “Some countries keep smearing legitimate exchanges and cooperation between China and Cambodia and arbitrarily impose unilateral sanctions on Cambodia under the false subterfuge of ‘democracy’ and ‘human rights,’ blatantly interfering in Cambodia’s internal affairs through ‘long-arm jurisdiction,’ ” he said. ”We firmly oppose all these misbehaviors.”He said when completed, the base will be a monument to “the ironclad friendship and cooperation between the two militaries” of China and Cambodia. China only operates one acknowledged foreign military base, in the impoverished but strategically important Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, but many believe that its People’s Liberation Army is busy establishing an overseas military network, even if it doesn’t use the term “base.” Beijing recently signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands that has raised fears of a possible Chinese outpost in the Pacific, and it has reached out to multiple other island nations in the region. The U.S. has more foreign military bases than any other country, including multiple facilities in the Asia-Pacific region. - The Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for its credibility and trustworthiness by Newsguard, a global service that rates news sources for their journalistic standards.	https://indianexpress.com/article/world/china-cambodia-break-ground-naval-port-expansion-7959091/	2022-06-08T11:55:39	en	0.954238
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Doyen of women's cricket, Mithali Raj retires from international cricket Mithali Raj, one of the greatest female cricketers to have played the game, on Wednesday announced retirement from all forms of international cricket, having made a significant contribution in popularising the womens game during a storied 23-year-long career.The trailblazer ended her glorious career with a record 7805 runs from 232 ODIs, the most in the format. - Country: - India Mithali Raj, one of the greatest female cricketers to have played the game, on Wednesday announced retirement from all forms of international cricket, having made a significant contribution to popularising the women's game during a storied 23-year-long career. The trailblazer ended her glorious career with a record 7805 runs from 232 ODIs, the most in the format. With an overall tally of 10868 runs, she is also the leading run getter in women's cricket across formats. The 39-year-old featured in 89 T20 Internationals and even though she got to play only 12 Tests in her long career, she managed to score a double hundred and remains the only woman cricketer from India to do so in the longer format. She had retired from the T20 format in 2019 and her decision to stop playing all formats was expected after India's underwhelming ODI World Cup campaign in March. She was the captain of the team in the ICC mega event. ''I set out as a little girl on the journey to wear the India blues as representing your country is the highest honor. The journey was full of highs and some lows,'' Mithali wrote in a statement posted on Twitter. ''Each event taught me something unique and the last 23 years have been the most fulfilling, challenging & enjoyable years of my life. Like all journeys, this one too must come to an end. Today is the day I retire from all forms of International Cricket.'' The cricketer from Rajasthan attained the legendary status with her exploits with the bat for over two decades. When she made her India debut back in 1999, women's cricket was a neglected sport but now it has become a career choice with millions of girls aspiring to be like her. ''Each time I stepped on the field, I gave my very best with the intent to help India win. I will always cherish the opportunity given to me to represent the tricolor,'' she further wrote in her statement. ''I feel now is the perfect time to call curtains on my playing career as the team is in the capable hands of some very talented young players and the future of Indian Cricket is bright. ''It was an honor to have led the team for so many years. It shaped me as a person & hopefully helped shape Indian Women's Cricket as well.'' She said another journey beckons her as she would love to stay involved with the game. ''I love and contribute to the growth of Women's Cricket in India and the world over. Special mention to all my fans, thank you for all your love & support.'' Mithali played in as many as six ODI World Cups and also holds the record of scoring seven half-centuries in a row. She is the only Indian captain - male or female - to have led India in two World Cup finals (2005 and 2017). The team's performance in 2017 had given a huge fillip to the women's game. However, a fairy tale ending eluded her five years later in New Zealand, where India made an early exit from the competition after an inconsistent campaign. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ Rajasthan govt approves EV policy Congress set to win Rajya Sabha polls in Rajasthan, claims Pilot 4, including municipality councillor, held on bribery charges in Rajasthan No factionalism in Cong, party will win three out of four RS seats in Rajasthan: Dotasra Congress to take final call on Rajasthan leadership after RS elections: Sources	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2065537-doyen-of-womens-cricket-mithali-raj-retires-from-international-cricket	2022-06-08T11:55:42	en	0.979203
Iran turned off two surveillance cameras of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog that monitored one of its atomic sites, state television reported Wednesday. The report did not identify the site, but it appeared to be a new pressure technique by Tehran as Western nations seek to censure Iran at a meeting this week of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Iranian state television report described the two cameras as monitoring “OLEM enrichment levels and flowmeters.” That appeared to refer to the IAEA’s Online Enrichment Monitors, which watch the enrichment of uranium gas through piping at enrichment facilities. Iran currently is enriching at both its Fordo and Natanz underground nuclear sites. Best of Express Premium Iran and world powers agreed in 2015 to the nuclear deal, which saw Tehran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. In 2018, then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the accord, raising tensions across the wider Middle East and sparking a series of attacks and incidents. The Vienna-based IAEA did not immediately acknowledge Iran’s move. The agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Iran and world powers agreed in 2015 to the nuclear deal, which saw Tehran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. In 2018, then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the accord, raising tensions across the wider Middle East and sparking a series of attacks and incidents. In the time since, Iran has broken every limit imposed by the deal and now enriches uranium up to 60% purity _ a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90%. However, the IAEA had been allowed to continue visiting sites. Iran has been holding footage from IAEA surveillance cameras since February 2021 as a pressure tactic to restore the atomic accord. Negotiations between Iran and the West to restart the accord fell apart in March. - The Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for its credibility and trustworthiness by Newsguard, a global service that rates news sources for their journalistic standards.	https://indianexpress.com/article/world/iran-turns-off-2-of-un-nuclear-watchdogs-cameras-7959111/	2022-06-08T11:55:45	en	0.964344
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Indian hockey coaches to use Pro League matches to get better insights ahead of CWG There is an air of optimism among the players and doing well in Belgium and Netherlands will give us the right momentum ahead of the Commonwealth Games in July, Reid said.With the Asia Cup team doing well too, our depth of players has only increased, making the team selection process for major tournaments all the more tough and interesting, he added.Indian womens hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman agreed with Reid, stating that the upcoming FIH Pro League matches are crucial for Commonwealth Games preparation. - Country: - India Eyes set on podium finishes at this year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games, the Indian men's and women's hockey team coaches are looking at the upcoming FIH Pro League matches to gain better insights about the sides ahead of the multi-sport event. The Indian men's team is scheduled to play its next round of FIH Pro League matches against hosts Belgium (June 11 and June 12) and the Netherlands (June 18 and June 19), while the women's side will play Belgium (June 11 and June 12), Argentina (June 18 and June 19) and the United States (June 21 and June 22). ''With little less than two months for the CWG, we will utilize this time to ensure we are best prepared for the prestigious event. The Pro League matches will give us insights into the areas that require improvement ahead of the CWG,'' Indian men's team chief coach Reid said in a Hockey India statement. ''We will reconvene the national camp for CWG in the last week of June and we will have good three weeks to prepare before the contingent leaves for Birmingham.'' Reid feels with the fringe players doing well, there is a healthy competition to secure places in the Birmingham-bound squad. ''There is an air of optimism among the players and doing well in Belgium and Netherlands will give us the right momentum ahead of the Commonwealth Games in July,'' Reid said. ''With the Asia Cup team doing well too, our depth of players has only increased, making the team selection process for major tournaments all the more tough and interesting,'' he added. Indian women's hockey team chief coach Janneke Schopman agreed with Reid, stating that the upcoming FIH Pro League matches are crucial for Commonwealth Games' preparation. ''The next few weeks are definitely going to be challenging and exciting as we play regular matches in June and July leading up to the CWG. Back-to-back Pro League matches will definitely give us the understanding of how the players' bodies are reacting to recovery and being ready for a game within 24 hours,'' said Schopman. Schopman said having narrowly missed a podium place in 2018 CWG in Jakarta, the Indian women are eying a medal in Birmingham. ''Doing well at both the Pro League and the World Cup is our immediate priority. The team in 2018 CWG finished fourth so definitely a podium finish is on the minds of the players,'' the former Dutch player said. The Indian women's next big assignment after the upcoming Pro League matches is the FIH Women's World Cup to be jointly hosted by Spain and the Netherlands from July 1 to 17. In the Birmingham CWG, the Indian men are placed in Pool B alongside England, Canada, Ghana and Wales while the women too are grouped along with England, Ghana, Canada, and Wales in Pool A. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ Indian-American lawmakers "concerned" after video of Indian-origin boy being assaulted in school goes viral Indian GM Praggnanandhaa sails into semifinals of Chessable Masters PM Modi encourages Indian students to apply for Quad Fellowship programme ANKUR SEEDS in Hybrid Revolution: Launches One of the World's First GMS Based 'Indian Bean (Dolichos) Hybrids' LG eyes leadership position with 32 pc share of Indian TV market	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2065553-indian-hockey-coaches-to-use-pro-league-matches-to-get-better-insights-ahead-of-cwg	2022-06-08T11:55:50	en	0.956634
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Rugby-Scotland name tour party for South America tests Grant Gilchrist will captain a 40-man Scotland squad for a month-long tour to South America, coach Gregor Townsend announced on Wednesday. Scotland 'A' take on Chile in Santiago on June 5 before Scotland play a three-test series against Argentina on July 2, 9 and 16. Gilchrist leads the team for the first time since the 2018 test against Canada in Edmonton, having recently reached 50 caps for his country. Townsend named six uncapped players in the squad -- Edinburgh's Ben Muncaster, Glen Young, Matt Currie along with the Glasgow Warriors' duo of Murphy Walker and Ollie Smith and London Irish's Kyle Rowe. British & Irish Lions Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell are notable omissions from the tour party, allowed time off to rest, but there are recalls for Adam Hastings and Huw Jones, left out of Townsend's original Six Nations squad earlier this year. Squad: Forwards: Ewan Ashman (Sale Sharks), Jamie Bhatti (Glasgow Warriors), Magnus Bradbury, Dave Cherry (both Edinburgh), Andy Christie (Saracens), Luke Crosbie (Edinburgh), Scott Cummings, Rory Darge, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson (all Glasgow Warriors), Grant Gilchrist (Edinburgh), Jonny Gray (Exeter Chiefs), Jamie Hodgson, Ben Muncaster, Pierre Schoeman (all Edinburgh), Javan Sebastian (Scarlets), Sam Skinner (Exeter Chiefs), Rory Sutherland (Worcester Warriors), George Turner, Murphy Walker (both Glasgow Warriors), Hamish Watson, Glen Young (both Edinburgh) Backs: Mark Bennett, Matt Currie, Darcy Graham (all Edinburgh), Adam Hastings (Gloucester), George Horne (Glasgow Warriors), Damian Hoyland (Edinburgh), Rory Hutchinson (Northampton Saints), Sam Johnson (Glasgow Warriors), Huw Jones (Harlequins), Blair Kinghorn (Edinburgh), Rufus McLean, Ali Price (both Glasgow Warriors), Kyle Rowe (London Irish), Ollie Smith, Ross Thompson, Sione Tuipulotu (all Glasgow Warriors), Duhan van der Merwe (Worcester Warriors), Ben White (London Irish). (Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Christian Radnedge) (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2065556-rugby-scotland-name-tour-party-for-south-america-tests	2022-06-08T11:55:58	en	0.867415
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Defying odds Jharkhand boys make it to KIYG hockey semis Defying odds Jharkhand boys have made it to KIYG hockey semis. Jharkhand are now poised to create history in the Khelo India Youth Games. - Country: - India Jharkhand are now poised to create history in the Khelo India Games. Both their Boys and Girls teams are already in the semifinals and are confident of winning at least one gold. In March 2021, Jharkhand created history by winning the 11th Hockey India Sub-Junior Men's National Championship. They had, however, already scored a much more significant and crucial victory. Almost every member of the squad had waged a long and grim battle against poverty and hardship before making it into the team. Manohar Mundu, 17, among the brightest in the lineup, lost his father when he was just a kid. Like most kids around him, he started playing hockey with a bamboo stick. This is all they could afford to pursue their passion. "We would play the entire day; it didn't matter that we didn't have any equipment," he said shortly after their match in the Khelo India Youth Games. Even after he was admitted into the Jharkhand Awasiya Balak Hockey Prashikshan Kendra in Khunti, the Residential School for Sports that supports 25 budding athletes in each district, Manohar's travails didn't end. He still didn't have money to buy shoes or a stick. He had to make do with hand-me-downs. Luckily, his coach was a generous man. He bought him his first pair of shoes and a nice hockey stick. His friend's family too bailed him out once. Abhishek Mundu's father is a policeman. But he didn't earn enough to send his son to an academy for training. Even the expense of daily commute was beyond him. Their coach Manohar Topno somehow convinced Abhishek's father to not give hope, to send his son to the residential school. "There is back-breaking poverty in the region. During the Covid lockdown, each player, still just boys, had to work, do all kinds of menial stuff, to support their families. Even adults cannot balance two lives, the way these boys do," Topno says with a tinge of anger. Duga Munda came to the residential school very young. "I keep going back home to help my father with farm work. We can't hire labour. My parents feel happy seeing my progress but making ends meet is still quite a task." Another boy in the team from the government-run Awasiya Centre is Bilsan Dodrey. He comes from a village lost deep in the forest. Poverty has different shades within the state, though. In the same hockey team, the boys in Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Tata Academy live in AC rooms and get a diet worth Rs 450 a day. The boys from Awasiya Centre, however, get a diet of Rs 150 to 175 per day. Yet they play on the same turf and get medals. They learn about modern facilities and tactics by watching videos and participating in tournaments.(ANI) (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ Daughter of plumber and star sprinter Avantika eyes gold in KIYG 2021 Mallakhamb will be special draw at Khelo India Youth Games West Bengal hopes to make a bigger splash in KIYG 2021 Gujarat to field its biggest contingent in Khelo India Youth games, hopes for big jump in medals tally Martial art of Gatka to be part of KIYG 2021	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2065566-defying-odds-jharkhand-boys-make-it-to-kiyg-hockey-semis	2022-06-08T11:56:06	en	0.982267
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NFL-Denver Broncos reach agreement with Walton-Penner family for sale of team The Walton-Penner family, led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, will acquire the Broncos from the Pat Bowlen Trust in a deal reportedly worth $4.65 billion, a record for an American sports franchise. "We are thrilled to be selected to move forward with the purchase of the Denver Broncos!" Walton said in a statement late on Tuesday. The Denver Broncos and the Walton-Penner family have entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the takeover of the National Football League (NFL) team, both parties announced. The Walton-Penner family, led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, will acquire the Broncos from the Pat Bowlen Trust in a deal reportedly worth $4.65 billion, a record for an American sports franchise. "We are thrilled to be selected to move forward with the purchase of the Denver Broncos!" Walton said in a statement late on Tuesday. "Carrie (Walton-Penner), Greg (Penner), and I are inspired by the opportunity to steward this great organization in a vibrant community full of opportunity and passionate fans." The purchase will need approval from the NFL's finance committee and league ownership. "Learning more about the (family's) background and vision for the Denver Broncos, I am confident that their leadership and support will help this team achieve great things on and off the field," added Broncos CEO and president Joe Ellis. "Today marks a significant step on the path to an exciting new chapter in Broncos history." Bowlen acquired the Broncos in 1984 and the franchise won three Super Bowls during his reign. Bowlen's trust assumed ownership after he died in 2019. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2065571-nfl-denver-broncos-reach-agreement-with-walton-penner-family-for-sale-of-team	2022-06-08T11:56:15	en	0.957243
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Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to hit 200 million followers on Instagram Kohli is also the third most followed sportsperson on Instagram. Cristiano Ronaldo tops the chart with 451 million followers, ahead of Lionel Messi with 334 million followers. - Country: - India Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has crossed the 200 million followers mark on the social media site Instagram. Former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain entered the 200m club on Tuesday. With this, he became the first Indian to have 200 million followers on Instagram. "200 mil strong, thanks for all your support insta fam," wrote Kohli on his latest Instagram post. Kohli is also the third most followed sportsperson on Instagram. Portugal football star Cristiano Ronaldo tops the chart with 451 million followers, ahead of Argentina football captain and FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi with 334 million followers. Last year, Kohli who is considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time, stood down as India's T20I skipper and then in ODI, he was removed from the role of captaincy by BCCI. And then after the three-match Test series against South Africa earlier this year, Kohli also stepped down from his role as India's red-ball captain. Kohli has been the most successful Test captain India has ever produced. After taking over the reins from MS Dhoni, he has led India in 68 Test matches and secured 40 wins at a win percentage of 58.82. Kohli is currently being given rest by BCCI for five Twenty20 Internationals against South Africa at home from June 9 to June 19. The star batter will next join the team when India take on England in the rescheduled fifth Test of last year's series. India is currently leading the Test series 2-1 against England. The Men in Blue will also play three ODIs and, three T20Is against the hosts. Kohli has 27 centuries in Test matches and 43 tons in ODI cricket. He has not scored a century since November 2019. His last ton in international cricket came in a day-night Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens. (ANI) (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ Cricket-No timescale on Woakes return as England-New Zealand series looms Soccer-Bowen gets first call up as Southgate names England squad Soccer-England keeper Johnstone released by West Brom Bank of England tells banks to take climate action now or face profit hit England detects 14 more cases of monkeypox	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2065573-virat-kohli-becomes-first-indian-to-hit-200-million-followers-on-instagram	2022-06-08T11:56:22	en	0.959482
ICC T20 Rankings: Hazlewood, Finch, Warner make advances after match-winning performances against Sri Lanka Hazlewood continues to show his class in white-ball cricket after a great IPL. - Country: - United Arab Emirates Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has risen to number 2 in the latest ICC T20I Bowling Rankings. Fresh from a consistent performance in the ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai last year and an eye-catching effort at the recent IPL, Hazlewood showed his class with a four-wicket haul for Australia during their dominant 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on Tuesday. That match-winning spell helped Hazlewood overtake England spinner Adil Rashid and claim second place on the latest rankings for bowlers, with South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi now within striking distance for the Australian right-armer. Shamsi has a total of 784 points, with Hazlewood's rating rising to 778 points and just a total of six points behind the experienced left-armer. There was also some movement in the T20 batter rankings following Australia's victory in Colombo, with veteran skipper Aaron Finch regaining his position in the top five following his unbeaten knock of 61. Finch looked to be back somewhere near his best during his 40-ball innings as the right-hander overtook New Zealand's Devon Conway into fifth place on the rankings. Fellow opener David Warner finished with 70* in that match and jumped eight spots to claim 45th place on the rankings in the process, but it was not just the Australia players that made some large gains. Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka looked good for his 36 against Australia and was rewarded as he rose to a career-high rating of 689 and seventh place on the rankings for batters. Team-mate Charith Asalanka - who top-scored for Sri Lanka with 38 - jumped a whopping 14 spots to move to 29th overall. While there was not much change near the top of the latest ICC ODI batting rankings, a pair of Afghanistan players made a move on the bowling and all-rounder rankings. Veteran right-armer Mohammad Nabi has six wickets to his name during the first two matches of Afghanistan's ODI series against Zimbabwe and his good form has seen him rise eight spots to 11th overall on the bowler rankings. Team-mate Rashid Khan is one spot ahead of Nabi in 10th on the bowler rankings, but the champion white-ball spinner has jumped one place to third on the list of T20 all-rounders. Rashid has 39 runs and four wickets to his name through the first two games of the series and both he and Nabi could continue to climb as Afghanistan's series against Zimbabwe comes to a close. (ANI) (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ Leslie Jones to star in Warner Bros' adult animated comedy series Leslie Jones to lead voice cast of new Warner Bros Animation comedy series Entertainment News Roundup: K-pop supergroup BTS meets Biden, speaks at White House; Warner Bros chairman to step down, MGM studio chiefs to take over and more Entertainment News Roundup: K-pop supergroup BTS meets Biden, speaks at White House; Warner Bros chairman to step down, MGM studio chiefs to take over and more Ability to hit from ball one is rare: Aussie skipper Aaron Finch on Tim David	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2065591-icc-t20-rankings-hazlewood-finch-warner-make-advances-after-match-winning-performances-against-sri-lanka	2022-06-08T11:56:30	en	0.969517
Soccer-Spurs sign keeper Forster on free transfer from Southampton The 34-year-old was out of contract at Southampton, where he made 134 appearances and kept 42 clean sheets since moving from Scottish side Celtic in 2014. "The experienced goalkeeper has signed a contract with us until 2024 and will join the Club on 1 July following the expiration of his contract at Southampton," Spurs said in a statement https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2022/june/forster-deal-complete. Tottenham Hotspur have signed goalkeeper Fraser Forster from Southampton on a deal until 2024, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The 34-year-old was out of contract at Southampton, where he made 134 appearances and kept 42 clean sheets since moving from Scottish side Celtic in 2014. "The experienced goalkeeper has signed a contract with us until 2024 and will join the Club on 1 July following the expiration of his contract at Southampton," Spurs said in a statement https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2022/june/forster-deal-complete. Forster, who has six England caps, will be second choice to club captain Hugo Lloris, with Pierluigi Gollini set to return to parent club Atalanta. Spurs finished fourth in the league under Antonio Conte last season, securing a Champions League berth despite a difficult start to the campaign. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ Cricket-No timescale on Woakes return as England-New Zealand series looms Soccer-Bowen gets first call up as Southgate names England squad Soccer-England keeper Johnstone released by West Brom Bank of England tells banks to take climate action now or face profit hit Soccer-Russian Premier League increases limit on foreign players	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2065605-soccer-spurs-sign-keeper-forster-on-free-transfer-from-southampton	2022-06-08T11:56:38	en	0.963908
Gopakumar Sudhakaran appointed Deputy Chief Arbiter for Chess Olympiad, first Indian to don the mantle Gopakumar Sudhakaran's love for chess began after he was crowned under-12 Kerala champion. In 1996, the 15-year-old took over the pairing in a local tournament in his hometown after his arbiter father was assigned some urgent work. - Country: - India International Arbiter Gopakumar Sudhakaran has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Arbiter for the 44th Chess Olympiad, becoming the first Indian to be named for this prestigious post for the world's biggest chess event to be held next month near Chennai. The appointment was made by the international chess body FIDE. Previously, as an arbiter, Gopakumar has officiated in three Olympiads as well as World Youth Championships, multiple Grandmaster events, Commonwealth Championships, Asian events and other top chess events. "The only thing I can say is that the Air Force made me what I am today. I am indebted to Bharat [Sigh Chauhan] ji (Olympiad Director) for encouraging me to pursue my interest and Air Vice Marshal J Rajendra and Air Force Sports Control board for providing much-required support and also to my wife," said the 41-year-old air force officer, who was adjudged Fair Play Officer at the World Rapid and Blitz event held in Warsaw this year. The upcoming 44th edition of the Chess Olympiad is scheduled to take place in Mahabalipuram near Chennai from July 28 to August 10. Gopakumar's love for chess began after he was crowned under-12 Kerala champion. When he was 15, he took over the pairing in a local tournament in his hometown after his arbiter father was assigned some urgent work and this accidental initiation took over his life. Gopakumar also has gold and silver medals to his name in 3000m steeplechase and cross country in Air Force. He is a qualified Technical Official for the Athletics Federation of India. (ANI) (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) - READ MORE ON: - Asian - Chess Olympiad - Air Force - Chennai - Warsaw - Indian - Kerala - Grandmaster - Olympiad - Commonwealth - Bharat ALSO READ Indian-American lawmakers "concerned" after video of Indian-origin boy being assaulted in school goes viral Kerala: Two PFI leaders booked over minor boy's provocative slogans Project Management regional conference 2022 held in Kerala Indian GM Praggnanandhaa sails into semifinals of Chessable Masters PM Modi encourages Indian students to apply for Quad Fellowship programme	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/sports-games/2065643-gopakumar-sudhakaran-appointed-deputy-chief-arbiter-for-chess-olympiad-first-indian-to-don-the-mantle	2022-06-08T11:56:46	en	0.976672
Daughters of 3 labourers win medals, steal hearts at Khelo India Youth Games 2021 These three girls from Andhra Rajitha, Pallavi and Sireesha are champions in the truest sense. Each of them comes from a heart-wrenchingly poor background. Despite all the odds they are bringing glory to their state of Andhra Pradesh. - Country: - India Apart from a singular and fierce desire to excel in sports, Andhra Pradesh's early medallists in the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) here - Rajitha, Pallavi and Sireesha have one more thing in common. Each of them comes from a heart-wrenchingly poor background. Let alone struggling to keep the fire in their bellies alive, their parents have been battling for years to stoke just the 'chulhas' in their tiny hutments. Late on Tuesday evening, after a windfall of medals, June Gallyot, the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) official, could not hold herself back. "The entire camp got so excited that we partied all through the evening," she said. Rajitha sprinted to gold in the Girl's 400 metres while Sireesha took the bronze behind her. Pallavi, then, lifted the first gold for Andhra Pradesh in the 64 Kg category. "Each of them has a very sad story to tell. This is poverty at a different level," June explained. "This is of course not the common strain only in athletics. It's the same story in several other sports," she said. The only redeeming factor is that sports are providing talented girls like this trio a platform to forget their woes for brief spells, of not leave them behind. Over the last few years, Khelo India Games have discovered innumerable such motivated gems and provided them succour and scholarship, even helping some of them rise to the topmost level. Rajitha, belonging to the Koya tribe, lost her father at a young age. Her mother Bhadramma had to take care of five children in Ramachandrapuram, a quaint village in the district of East Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. "She worked as a labourer, morning to night, but still couldn't earn enough to feed all of us. All of us used to gather dried tree leaves and twigs to kindle our hearths because we couldn't buy kerosene," an emotional Rajitha revealed. "It was a daily fight, to survive. But my mother, like a true warrior, never gave up," she added. But then, fortunately, the sport came as a knight in shining armour. Her talent for running was spotted by SAAP coaches Vamsi Sai Kiran and Krishna Mohan who honed her skills. She was then selected for a Tenvic-SAAP sponsored camp where she got the opportunity to train under Mike Russell. Rajitha's life soon began to change. She participated in State events and started winning medals. Her high point came in the Khelo India Youth Games in Guwahati, where she won another crucial medal. She might be training under Dronacharya coach Nagapuri Ramesh in Hyderabad now but it is at her own expense. "A gentleman named Nagendra donates Rs 10,000 per month to keep me going. I pay 6,000 as house rent and the rest is needed for my food. It is a struggle," she said. Sireesha, from Mandarada village in Srikakulam, is another story that will bring tears to anyone. Her father Krishnam Naidu, a labourer, met with a fatal accident in 2019. Since then, her mother Gowri took over the labour work. "Despite the sudden demise of my father, my mother insisted that I continued my career as an athlete. For a long time, two meals were a luxury for us,'' Sireesha, who was in tears after winning the bronze medal, revealed. Fittingly, it was her father who had encouraged Sireesha to take up athletics when she was 14 years. "This is my first medal in the Khelo India Games after a not so good show in the first Khelo Games." She thanks her stars that her father had at least seen her win a gold medal in the Junior National Championships in Tirupati in 2018. "The delight in his eyes made me even more determined to do well," Sireesha, who also trains under Ramesh in Hyderabad as an SAI Academy trainee, said. Eighteen-year-old S Pallavi is another story of triumph over adversity. The girl, a 64 kg gold medallist in weightlifting, is the daughter of a mason in Kondavelagada, Vizianagaram district (Andhra Pradesh). Together, they overcame all the odds, with her father Laxmi Naidu working extra hours for her daughter's diet. "I can't tell you what all my father has sacrificed for me. Today, I dedicate this medal in his honour,'' she said. These three girls from Andhra are champions in the truest sense. (ANI) (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) 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Microsoft cuts Russia operations due to Ukraine invasion - Bloomberg News Microsoft Corp is substantially cutting its business in Russia in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg News reported https://bloom.bg/3MDqliU on Wednesday. Earlier in March, Microsoft said it was suspending new sales of its products and services in Russia. The company did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. More than 400 employees will be affected, the report said, citing a company spokesperson. Several major companies, including Apple Inc, Nike, and Dell Technologies, have severed connections with Russia. Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google have also taken measures to restrict Russian state media from making money off ads on their platforms. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges allies to pressure Moscow on prisoner swap Russian and Chinese jets conducted joint patrol, Moscow says Russian parliament passes bill allowing Moscow to close Western news bureaus Russian parliament passes bill allowing Moscow to close Western news bureaus Moscow says it is preparing measures against English-language media in Russia	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/2065538-microsoft-cuts-russia-operations-due-to-ukraine-invasion---bloomberg-news	2022-06-08T11:57:01	en	0.953015
China's online "tank" cake snafu raises Tiananmen questions - Country: - China An online snafu involving China's most popular e-commerce livestreamer and a cake decorated to look like a tank has raised questions among some Chinese over the crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989. The order to the People's Liberation Army soldiers to fire on unarmed civilians is a sensitive subject that has long been heavily censored by the ruling Communist Party. Li Jiaqi, China's most popular e-commerce livestreamer, is known for hawking everything from lipsticks to frying pans on his online show, where watchers can buy items directly at a discount. He rose to popularity in 2018, gaining the nickname "Lipstick King" after he one tried on 380 lipsticks during a seven-hour stream, and for selling 15,000 lipsticks in just five minutes during an online shopping festival. But last Friday, Li's online show, which draws tens of thousands of viewers, was cut short after a woman appeared on camera holding what appears to be a small white cake decorated with wafers and cookies to look like a military tank, according to screenshots posted on social media platforms. The abrupt end left thousands of his fans confused. Li briefly became a trending search term in Chinese social media. The show was on June 3, the eve of the anniversary of the June 4, 1989, crackdown on thousands of students gathered in the vast plaza at the heart of Beijing to demand greater democracy. Hundreds if not thousands of protesters are believed to have died. One of the most famous photographs of the military crackdown, commonly referred to as Tank Man,' shows a man holding plastic bags standing in front of a line of tanks, appearing to block their approach up Beijing's main east-west thoroughfare, the Avenue of Eternal Peace, or Chang'an Avenue. All such pictures are censored in China. Shortly after his stream was terminated Friday, Li posted on his Weibo platform, similar to Twitter, saying the stream ended early due to a "technical error". A replay of the stream was also not uploaded. Neither Alibaba nor Li's agency, MeiOne, has responded to requests for comment. His absence has sparked a flurry of speculation among Chinese online, many of whom were born after 1989 and because nearly all mention of the crackdown is censored inside China, don't know much about what happened then. Keywords and phrases linked to the incident are censored. Searches for "Tiananmen June 4" or "Tiananmen 1989" turn up no results on search engines and social media platforms in China. "Who can tell me what happened to Li Jiaqi?" said one user on Weibo. "I can't seem to find any information." By Monday, Chinese censors had wiped all photos of the tank-shaped cake and any clip of the live-stream from the Chinese internet. Li hasn't appeared on another livestream session since. Those aware of the Tiananmen Square massacre questioned, using cryptic allusions to June 4 to evade censors, if Li was aware of the sensitivity of showing a tank on a show like his. "It has become Li Jiaqi's fault for not knowing about an incident that he is not allowed to know, and now he must prove that he really did not know about an incident that he is unaware of," commented a Weibo user with the handle MaxWell_2000, pointing out the Catch-22 nature of the situation. The apparent effort to prevent people from seeing the show prompted some people to say they were learning for the first the first time about the Tiananmen crackdown. "I didn't know before, but now I think I know," said one user on Weibo, where self-censoring posts using vague language to refer to sensitive topics are commonplace to evade censors and prevent account suspensions. The apparent censoring of Li's show has had the contrary effect of drawing more attention to it and to what happened in Tiananmen Square in 1989, said Shaun Rein, founder and managing director of China Market Research Group in Shanghai. "For many Chinese users, taking Li offline at this time could have the opposite effect of bringing attention to an incident that nobody in China usually talks about," said Rein. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ Even blue ticks on Twitter part of pushing political agenda: Reports Musk to provide $6.25 bln more in equity to fund Twitter deal Twitter fined USD 150 million over alleged user-privacy violations Twitter shareholders meet amid Elon Musk's takeover drama Twitter to hold annual meeting amid Musk uncertainty	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/2065599-chinas-online-tank-cake-snafu-raises-tiananmen-questions	2022-06-08T11:57:09	en	0.970571
Chinese Olympian Eileen Gu working for Salt Lake Games bid - Country: - United States Eileen Gu, the California-born athlete who won two gold medals for China in freestyle skiing at the recent Beijing Olympics, has signed on to work for Salt Lake City's bid for the 2030 or 2034 Winter Olympics. Tom Kelly, a spokesman for the bid committee, confirmed Gu's participation to The Associated Press on Tuesday as an "athlete representative.'' Gu made the announcement earlier at the Time100 Summit, calling herself an "ambassador." "She is working with us,'' Kelly said, "but we haven't chosen her exact title." The choice could be controversial — or inspired. The 18-year-old Gu was born in the United States to a Chinese mother, but competed for China almost four months ago and won two gold and one silver medal in Beijing. In explaining her choice, she often said she wanted to inspire young Chinese women. In announcing her role with Salt Lake at the Time event, she said skiing and her position with the bid committee was a "beautiful example of globalism.'' Gu is expected to attend Stanford University this fall. Her passport status has come under scrutiny. China does not officially allow dual citizenship, and Gu has never clarified if she still holds American citizenship, has renounced it, or if she has a Chinese passport. The state-controlled Chinese media never seemed to raise the issue, initially welcoming the medals she won for her mother's homeland. To the non-Chinese media, she often offered unclear answers. Some of the scrutiny was viewed as unfair, although she was placed in the spotlight by lucrative commercial deals offered by China. Gu's announcement was a trending topic on Chinese social media where opinion was divided but largely positive. Many pointed out that Time referred to her as "China's Eileen Gu,'' saying this showed the global influence of a top-level Chinese athlete. Others, however, questioned what they characterized as her divided loyalties. Her move to work for the American bid could eventually damage her popularity in China as memories of Beijing fade, and particularly in a time of heightened geopolitical tensions between the two countries. Gu attended an assembly of Chinese Olympians in early April at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Xi Jinping — the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party — singled her out for recognition. "Gu Ailing loves to eat Chinese pies," Xi said, using her Chinese name, going off script, and drawing some laugher. He was referring to Gu being seen a few times during the Olympics enjoying a Chinese dumpling. Salt Lake is bidding for the 2030 Winter Olympics along with Sapporo, Japan, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Spain has also expressed interest. The International Olympic Committee is expected to name the venue at meetings in May 2023 in Mumbai, India. It could also select the venue for 2034. The IOC has lined up the Summer Olympics for Paris in 24, Los Angeles in '28 and Brisbane, Australia in '32. The 2030 Winter Olympic venue is the next open slot on the calendar. Kelly, the Salt Lake spokesman, said Gu would not travel next week to Lausanne, Switzerland, with a delegation from Salt Lake to meet IOC officials. Kelly said the head of the bid, Fraser Bullock, and American skier Lindsey Vonn would be going. AP TAP TAP (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ALSO READ Indian-American lawmakers "concerned" after video of Indian-origin boy being assaulted in school goes viral Spain unable to reach deal for 2030 bid on Winter Olympics Biden asks Americans to stand up to gun lobby after Texas 'massacre' 'Stand up to the gun lobby,' Biden urges Americans after Texas massacre UPDATE 1-Hyundai to recall 281,000 North American vehicles over exploding part	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/2065607-chinese-olympian-eileen-gu-working-for-salt-lake-games-bid	2022-06-08T11:57:17	en	0.97389
No justification for allocating spectrum to enterprises for operating pvt captive networks: COAI - Country: - India Industry body COAI on Wednesday said there is no justification for allocating radiowaves directly to enterprises for operating private captive networks, and that licensed telcos are fully capable of providing all customized solutions in the most competitive and economic manner to private and public sector entities. The comments of COAI -- whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea -- assume significance as telcom operators and tech companies have locked horns over the hotly-debated issue of 5G spectrum allocation and captive private networks. Private enterprises have asserted that giving spectrum directly for the creation of captive networks, without any dependency on telcos, would accelerate the digital agenda. Refuting this stand, Cellular Operators' Association India (COAI), in its position paper on 5G private networks, has urged the government not to reserve or de-license any spectrum which has been identified or is likely to be identified for use of mobile services, towards private captive networks. Doing so, COAI said, would amount to ''undue advantage to private commercial entities at the cost of government exchequer''. Moreover, it would lead to arbitrariness in basic policies ''discouraging investment in the networks and leading to disorderly growth of the sector by back door entry, with undue advantage, to private commercial entities at the cost of the government exchequer''. At present, the means for operating such private network are made available from the resources of licensed telecom service providers which include spectrum acquired through a transparent auction process. ''We are of the firm opinion that notwithstanding any advancement of technologies, there is no justification whatsoever for allocating spectrum to industry verticals for operating private captive networks,'' COAI said in the run-up to 5G spectrum auctions. The auctions for 5G spectrum are slated to be held mid this year. The licensed access service providers are fully capable of providing all customised solutions including machine to machine (communications) and industrial 4.0 services in the most competitive and economic manner, and are in fact providing such network configurations to private and public sector entities. According to COAI, there is no case to alienate spectrum directly to companies for captive private networks. Any de-licensing/reservation of mobile spectrum for captive industrial use or establishment of private networks, as demanded by few companies, would not only cause huge loss to the exchequer but will also lead to sub-optimal utilization of this scarce resource, COAI wrote. Such a move is not only technically uncalled for but also legally untenable, it claimed. ''Hence, such a move is also technically uncalled for. Sufficient unlicensed spectrum bands are available to cater to these private network requirements for captive networks,'' it added. COAI went on to say that in today's scenario there is no need for separate private captive networks, and the same should be dispensed with given the availability of state-of-art telecommunication networks. ''Private captive networks can be detrimental to national security. The licensed access service providers are fully capable of providing these services in the most competitive and economic manner compared to private companies looking for such solutions,'' COAI said in the position paper. When a private network is part of a commercial network, it paves the way for the orderly growth of the sector. ''Neither the legitimate revenue of licensed service provider is truncated nor there is any revenue loss to the Government exchequer in terms of payment for acquiring spectrum through auctions and payment of license fee and Spectrum Usage Charge (SUC),'' it said. This approach also adheres to the principle of "Same Service Same Rules". (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/2065621-no-justification-for-allocating-spectrum-to-enterprises-for-operating-pvt-captive-networks-coai	2022-06-08T11:57:25	en	0.946833
UAE central bank expects real GDP growth to reach 4.2% next year - state news agency - Country: - United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates central bank said on Wednesday it expects real GDP growth to reach 4.2% next year, up from its earlier forecast of 3.3%, state news agency (WAM) reported. The central bank had projected real GDP growth to reach 5.4% in 2022. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) - READ MORE ON: - The United Arab Emirates Advertisement	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/2065630-uae-central-bank-expects-real-gdp-growth-to-reach-42-next-year---state-news-agency	2022-06-08T11:57:33	en	0.920212
Hinduja Tech partners with Senseye to develop best-in-class IoT solutions - Country: - India Hinduja Tech, e-mobility engineering, and digital services company, on Wednesday, said it has partnered with sustainable machine health management firm Senseye to offer tailored, value-added multi-layered solutions for customers. Senseye is renowned for delivering artificial intelligence-powered solutions for machine reliability and predictive maintenance for Global Fortune 500 companies. ''By integrating its expertise in digital services that include end-to-end SAP automotive solutions along with manufacturing and plant engineering experience, Hinduja Tech will be able to develop the best-in-class IoT solutions together with Senseye's predictive maintenance solution,'' said CEO of Hinduja Tech Kumar Prabhas. Senseye's CEO Simon Kampa said, ''We believe partnering with leading industrial and technology companies unlocks the benefits of predictive maintenance. That's why we are delighted to be partnering with Hinduja Tech.'' ''We look forward to working with them to help OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and automotive customers to reduce unplanned downtime, increase productivity and meet their sustainability targets,'' he said. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) - READ MORE ON: - Simon Kampa - Senseye - Hinduja Tech Kumar Prabhas - Hinduja Tech	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/2065632-hinduja-tech-partners-with-senseye-to-develop-best-in-class-iot-solutions	2022-06-08T11:57:41	en	0.930204
FDDI organizes programmes to promote designing capabilities of students - Country: - India Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), under the commerce and industry ministry, on Wednesday organized a program -- Design Marathon 2.0 -- to bring out the creativity of students and promote designing capabilities by the industry needs. FDDI Managing Director Arun Kumar Sinha said that during the program, the students showcased their projects related to design. The initiative provides a platform for the students for presenting their innovative solutions, he said in a statement. As an institute of national importance, FDDI uses design to inculcate creativity, teamwork, and problem solving within the students, he added. Over 100 students participated in the event and showcased their semester practical projects to a committee of scholars and senior specialists in design. Elaborating on the plans of the institute, Sinha said, ''FDDI is being empowered to bring up world-class infrastructure and the skills through upgradation of its Rohtak and Jodhpur campuses into centers of excellence.'' These centers are expected to be functional by July-August, which will provide much-needed research and development and address concerns of the industry like product development, technological assistance, and centers for incubation and entrepreneurship development. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)	https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/technology/2065648-fddi-organises-programme-to-promote-designing-capabilities-of-students	2022-06-08T11:57:48	en	0.954217
(WXYZ) — Dozens of sexual abuse survivors at the hands of former U.S Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar have filed a Collective Administrative Claim against the FBI for its alleged mishandling of credible complaints of sexual assaults by Nassar in July 2015. More than 90 young women and girls are a part of the claim, including Olympic medalists and Team USA gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney, and Maggie Nichols. Former University of Michigan gymnast Samantha Roy is also part of the group, as is Kaylee Lorincz. The women claim that the FBI failed to protect them from Nassar's abuse despite having the information and authority. They are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI over the mishandling of the investigation. Under federal law, a government agency has six months to respond to the tort claim. Depending on how the bureau responds, lawsuits could follow. In May, the Justice Department said that it would not pursue criminal charges against former agents who failed to open an investigation quickly. Last month, 13 Nassar survivors filed a lawsuit against the FBI seeking $10 million each, claiming a bungled investigation by federal agents led to more abuse by the sports doctor. Nichols, who was the first victim to speak out against Nassar in 2015, says the FBI instead worked to hide the abuse. “The FBI knew that Larry Nassar was a danger to children when his abuse of me was first reported in September of 2015. For 421 days, they worked with USA Gymnastics and USOPC to hide this information from the public and allowed Nassar to continue molesting young women and girls. It is time for the FBI to be held accountable,” Nichols said. In sworn testimony to Congress, FBI officials admitted that FBI employees failed to perform their basic duties and ethical obligations properly. “People at the FBI had their own chance to stop this monster back in 2015 and failed,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said to Congress. As a result, Nassar continued his predatory behavior, sexually assaulting approximately 90 young women and children between July 28, 2015, and September 12, 2016. “My fellow survivors and I were betrayed by every institution that was supposed to protect us. The US Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics, the FBI, and now the Department of Justice. I had some hope that they would keep their word and hold the FBI accountable after we poured out our hearts to the US Senate Judiciary Committee and begged for justice. It is clear that the only path to justice and healing is through the legal process,” Maroney said. The claimants are represented by Manly Stewart & Finaldi, Pitt McGehee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers, Grewal Law and Drew, Cooper & Anding, and Gruel Mills. This article was written by WXYZ.	https://www.fox13now.com/news/national/90-nassar-survivors-seek-more-than-1b-from-fbi-over-handling-of-investigation	2022-06-08T11:58:45	en	0.9766
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Law enforcement officials are investigating the disappearance of several Haiti's Special Olympics delegation members after they checked into their hotel room Monday and were not seen again. Atione Joseph Mithon, 32; Nicholson Fontilus, 20; Peter Mianovich Berlus, 19; Anderson Petit-Frere, 18; Steevenson Jacquet, 24 and Oriol Jean, 18, are connected with the group's soccer team. Special Olympics officials said five of the group are not athletes and do not have a disability. The sixth has an intellectual disability, per a report. Osceola County deputies say the group was last seen around 2:30 p.m. Monday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. All six men left behind their personal belongings. Authorities have said they don't believe the health and safety of the group are at risk, and foul play is not suspected at this time. Anyone with information regarding the missing delegation members is encouraged to contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. This article was written by WFTX.	https://www.fox13now.com/news/national/members-of-haitian-special-olympics-delegation-reported-missing	2022-06-08T11:58:51	en	0.968579
San Francisco residents voted overwhelmingly to recall progressive District Attorney Chesa Boudin in a heated campaign that divided Democrats over crime, policing and public safety reform in the famously liberal city. Recall backers cheered the results as proof that San Franciscans wanted change in a chaotic DA's office. But Boudin remained defiant to supporters, saying the movement for justice would continue and blaming his loss on billionaire Republicans. Boudin was a first-time political candidate who narrowly won office in November 2019 as part of a national wave of progressive elections. The mayor will appoint his replacement, but Boudin could also run again in November. As of Wednesday morning, results showed the pro-recall vote leading 60-40 with 53% of precincts reporting.	https://www.fox13now.com/news/national/san-francisco-ousts-liberal-da-chesa-boudin-in-heated-recall	2022-06-08T11:58:57	en	0.976261
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New Status Incentivizes Microsoft Sales Teams to Sell Altoura with Its Mixed Reality Portfolio SEATTLE, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Altoura today announced it has achieved Microsoft's Azure IP Co-Sell Incentivized status, extending an already strong relationship to include a joint selling motion. Microsoft sellers around the globe are now incentivized to sell Altoura, the leading SaaS productivity platform for spatial work. Altoura is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, and the two organizations will begin jointly selling mixed reality solutions to customers looking to transform their industry and internal workflows to increase productivity. Altoura helps organizations transform their physical equipment and environments into digital (3D) assets and then make them immersive, interactive, and collaborative. With Altoura, business-critical workflows that once required a physical presence—such as employee training, facilities design and planning, and product demos—can be completed more efficiently as immersive workflows from any location. For example, Altoura customers report that the ability to train employees in a realistic virtual environment before they show up to work onsite in their physical environment reduces training time by more than 70%, accelerating time to productivity and eliminating the need for costly instructor-led training. "We are one hundred percent complimentary to Microsoft mixed reality solutions, and we work closely with Microsoft to help customers become more productive and differentiated," said Jamie Fleming, CEO of Altoura. "Now with Co-sell Incentivized status, we will expand Altoura's commercial reach in the enterprise significantly." Altoura is the pioneer of interactive digital twin technology and maker of the productivity platform for spatial work. Altoura transforms physical assets into 3D models and provides a no-code platform to transform them into immersive, interactive, and collaborative workflows such as immersive training and real estate design visualization. Altoura is a Gold member of Microsoft's Mixed Reality Partner Program and a strategic partner with Meta, Unity, Insight, and leading systems integrators. With a large and growing base of Fortune 500 customers, Altoura is the #1 platform for Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Transportation, and Corporate Real Estate teams that want to empower their workforce with the tools to be productive from anywhere. To learn more, please visit altoura.com. SOURCE Altoura	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/altoura-achieves-microsoft-co-sell-incentivized-status-301563709.html	2022-06-08T12:00:07	en	0.93745
VIRGINIA BEACH — The developers of a planned surf park at the Oceanfront missed a second deadline last week for securing financing for the project, which the city says is still moving forward. Last fall, the City Council gave the developers more time to secure loans for the $325 million project, which includes an entertainment center, surf park, retail and restaurant space, apartments and offices on several city blocks along 18th and 19th streets. The original deadline was Dec. 31. This time, the developers failed to secure financing by the most recent deadline, June 1. Mike Culpepper and Donna MacMillan-Whitaker of Virginia Beach-based Venture Realty Group, which is heading up the project, wrote in an email Tuesday afternoon that they are finalizing the plans before “locking in financing.” Music icon Pharrell Williams is also a partner in the project. The city struck a deal with Venture Realty in 2018 to build Atlantic Park and has committed more than $100 million for the parking, street improvements and the entertainment venue. The money will come from a tourism tax fund. Inside Business It was anticipated by both city leaders and the developers that construction would have begun by now. But Culpepper said last fall that pandemic-related material shortages set back the project’s timeline. Meanwhile, Councilman Linwood Branch, said last week that he’s expecting the developers to break ground this fall but declined to elaborate on any specifics. Once that does happen, a plan is under way to park construction workers’ vehicles in the Convention Center parking lot, Kathy Warren, deputy director of the city’s economic development department, said last week. The City Council discussed Atlantic Park in closed session at the end of May, according to two councilmembers. “I think it’s moving along,” said Vice Mayor Rosemary Wilson. Stacy Parker, 757-222-5125, stacy.parker@pilotonline.com	https://www.pilotonline.com/business/consumer/vp-nw-atlantic-park-deadline-0608-20220608-4gq7sc2lovhgze5tioeme6ijla-story.html	2022-06-08T12:00:12	en	0.95706
Amplience and 64labs Launch the PWA Kit Headless Salesforce Accelerator Accelerates Storefront Performance and Drives Sales, With Turnkey Integration Speeding Implementation, Reducing Risk and Eliminating Developer Bottlenecks LONDON and NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplience, the leading commerce experience platform, and mobile and web solutions provider 64labs today announced the availability of the PWA Kit Headless Salesforce Accelerator. Developed by 64labs, an Amplience partner, the PWA Kit Headless Salesforce Accelerator is a headless reference framework, pre-integrated into Amplience, that enables eCommerce teams to take full control over the storefront experience, giving them the freedom to drive improvements in customer engagement and sales. For many brands, site speed is slow causing revenue loss and low customer engagement. Changes to digital experiences require developer involvement, which creates bottlenecks. In addition, content is created in silos, with different teams managing different elements of the customer experience; e.g., email, social, web, mobile, etc. In turn, this makes it difficult to deliver consistent experiences across channels. By using best-of-breed, modern tools and high-performance delivery APIs, the PWA Kit Headless Salesforce Accelerator framework provides the flexibility and speed of modern front-ends while maintaining the trusted commerce platform merchants and marketers are familiar with. "The PWA Kit Headless Salesforce Accelerator provides Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) customers with the ability to unlock the power of headless, accelerate storefront performance and drive more sales," said James Brooke, founder and CEO of Amplience. "Brands can immediately use this solution as-is or as the base for customization and further extension, making it a low-risk option for SFCC customers who are interested in headless. Moving to a PWA-based storefront powered by headless commerce APIs can accelerate page load speed and boost SEO performance, as well as improve accessibility scores. If a retailer is looking to significantly improve the quality of its storefront experience, the PWA Kit Headless Salesforce Accelerator is the way to do it." John Duncan, the CEO of 64labs said, "We want the Accelerator to really show off the possibilities of headless SFCC. Amplience was a natural choice for that. They have the customer base in SFCC, and multiple years of experience working with SFCC merchants, and I think Amplience sees PWA Kit as a way to let brands really get control over the customer experience. The old-fashioned template-based Web-CMS architecture of SFCC stopped a lot of brands from taking full advantage of Amplience's feature set. Not anymore. The Accelerator really shows customers what they should expect from a modern headless SFCC build." For more information on the Amplience commerce experience platform, please visit www.amplience.com. About Amplience Amplience is a commerce experience platform that takes the heavy lifting out of digital content, giving your technical and marketing teams the freedom to create digital experiences without limits. The platform's MACH Alliance certified architecture delivers maximum speed, agility and scalability. More than 400 of the world's leading brands use Amplience including Crate & Barrel, Traeger Grills, Ulta Beauty, Coach, OTTO Group, GAP, Currys, Argos and The Very Group. Amplience has 200 global employees and has raised $180 million from investors including Farview Equity Partners, Sixth Street and Octopus Ventures. Visit www.amplience.com for more information. About 64labs 64labs is a front-end expertise agency working with major global brands to implement world-class ecommerce front ends. 64labs was a key part of the engineering team that built Salesforce's PWA Kit and has been building PWAs with Mobify and Salesforce since 2017. Since 64labs began life in 2013 we have worked with companies as diverse as Pandora, Vistaprint, Shoe Carnival, Tractor Supply, Basspro, WH Smith, British Telecom, Tommy Bahama, Harley Davidson and Loudmouth Golf among many others. Visit www.64labs.com for more information. SOURCE Amplience	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/amplience-and-64labs-launch-the-pwa-kit-headless-salesforce-accelerator-301563178.html	2022-06-08T12:00:13	en	0.915756
DOYLESTOWN, Pa., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antios Therapeutics, Inc. (Antios), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies to advance treatments that can provide a bridge to a cure for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV), today announced the acceptance of oral presentations highlighting ATI-2173, Antios' lead therapeutic HBV candidate and the only Active Site Polymerase Inhibitor Nucleotide (ASPIN) for HBV in clinical development, and ATI-1428 and ATI-1645, candidates from Antios' 4th generation capsid assembly modulators (CAM) program. These presentations will be given at the European Association for the Study of the Liver's International Liver Congress 2022 (EASL ILC 2022), taking place June 22 – 26, 2022 at the ExCeL London Exhibition Centre in London, UK. Antios will be presenting the 90-day, Phase 2a study of ATI-2173 in combination with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of 20 adult patients was designed to assess the efficacy and safety of 25 and 50 mg doses of ATI-2173 daily for 90 days in combination with TDF compared with TDF plus placebo (control) in chronic HBV-infected subjects. The primary endpoints included the percentage of patients experiencing adverse reactions and time to HBV viral load relapse. In addition to adverse reactions, as a part of the primary safety endpoint, the safety evaluations recorded off-treatment ALT flares in all treatment groups. Antios will also present preclinical data from ATI-1428 and ATI-1645, which are in investigational new drug enabling development. These candidates are class II CAMs with a novel and unique ultra-potent mechanism of action design that may provide for a more targeted and beneficial antiviral response by the immune system. To date, data in a transgenic mouse model for both compounds provide initial evidence for potent in vitro and in vivo activity, an excellent pharmacokinetic profile, and no accumulation of empty capsids in the hepatocellular cytoplasm. "We see ATI-2173 as a bridge to a cure – an important first step in the ultimate search for a cure for HBV," said Greg Mayes, Chief Executive Officer of Antios. "To date, the data have been encouraging, indicating that combining ATI-2173 with a nucleoside analogue such as TDF in a simple, once-a-day regimen has the potential to completely shut down HBV polymerase activity and viral replication. We look forward to presenting our Phase 2a data, as well as the initial data from our CAM program, at the upcoming International Liver Congress." Title: Sustained 12-week off treatment antiviral efficacy of ATI-2173, a novel active site polymerase inhibitor nucleotide, combined with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in chronic hepatitis B patients, a phase 2a clinical trial (#296) - Author/Presenter: Douglas Mayers, M.D. - Presentation Type: Oral Presentation - Date/Time: June 25, 2022, at 9:15am BST Title: Novel ultra-potent capsid assembly modulators prevent abnormal accumulation of empty capsids and associated T-cell mediated liver injury in a mouse model of hepatitis B virus infection (#291) - Author/Presenter: Luca Guidotti, M.D., Ph.D. - Presentation Type: Oral Presentation - Date/Time: June 25, 2022, at 5:30pm BST ATI-2173, Antios Therapeutics' lead once-daily, oral drug candidate for treating HBV, is an investigational phosphoramidate prodrug of clevudine monophosphate. ATI-2173 has the potential, if approved, to be a bridge to a potential cure for HBV. It is the only Active Site Polymerase Inhibitor Nucleotide (ASPIN) for HBV in clinical development, and its mechanism of action is designed to be complementary to other approaches that also seek to achieve a functional cure. ATI-1428 and ATI-1645 are 4th generation, class II capsid assembly modulators (CAMs), both with a novel and unique ultra-potent mechanism of action design that may provide for a more targeted, productive antiviral response by the immune system. Derived from a novel chemical scaffold, these CAMs have shown strong in vitro and in vivo activity in a transgenic mouse model of HBV infection. As CAMs with an ultrapotent design inducing no accumulation of empty capsids based on an initial preclinical mouse study, ATI-1428 and ATI-1645 represent promising candidates for clinical development and have entered investigational new drug enabling development. ATI-1428 and ATI-1645 were acquired by Antios in November of 2021 from San Raffaele Hospital (OSR), Istituto Nazionale Genetica Molecolare (INGM), and IRBM/Promidis, a collaboration of Italian research institutes and a global contract research organization. Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by HBV. HBV can cause chronic infection, which leads to a higher risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. Chronic HBV infection represents a significant unmet medical need. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 300 million people worldwide suffer from chronic HBV infection, while other estimates indicate that approximately two million people in the United States suffer from chronic HBV infection. Approximately 900,000 people die every year from complications related to chronic HBV infection despite the availability of effective vaccines and current treatment options. Antios Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapies to treat and cure viral diseases. Its lead drug candidate ATI-2173 – the only Active Site Polymerase Inhibitor Nucleotide (ASPIN) for HBV in clinical development – has the potential, if approved, to become a potential bridge to a cure for chronic HBV. Antios is also developing a novel series of 4th generation capsid assembly modulators (CAMs) to further expand Antios' portfolio of differentiated molecules in the HBV space. HBV is a major unmet global health problem affecting up to 300 million people worldwide, more than hepatitis C and HIV combined. For more information, please visit www.antiostherapeutics.com. SOURCE Antios Therapeutics	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/antios-therapeutics-announces-oral-presentations-on-ati-2173-ati-1428-and-ati-1645-hepatitis-b-virus-programs-at-the-easl-international-liver-congress-2022-301563419.html	2022-06-08T12:00:19	en	0.90822
American adults who haven’t yet gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 may soon get another choice, as advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday backed a more traditional type of shot. Next, the FDA must decide whether to authorize the protein vaccine made by latecomer Novavax as the nation’s fourth coronavirus shot for adults. It’s made with more conventional technology than today’s dominant Pfizer and Moderna shots and the lesser-used Johnson & Johnson option. N ovavax shots are already available in Australia, Canada, parts of Europe and multiple other countries, either for initial vaccinations or as mix-and-match boosters. But U.S. clearance is a key hurdle for the Maryland-based company. FDA’s vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts -- whatever their reason -- to consider rolling up their sleeves. “We do have a problem with vaccine uptake that is very serious in the United States,” Marks said. “Anything we can do to get people more comfortable to accept these potentially life-saving products is something that we feel we are compelled to do.” A final FDA decision isn’t expected immediately, as the agency finishes combing through the data. Nor is it clear how widely a Novavax vaccine would be used, at least right away. Only about 27 million U.S. adults remain unvaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eventually, Novavax hopes also to become a choice for the millions more who haven’t yet had a booster dose of today’s vaccines, regardless of which shot people got originally. The FDA advisory panel voted that the benefits of two primary Novavax doses outweigh its risks — but they had a lot of questions about the shots’ role at this point in the pandemic. “This vaccine does indeed fill some unmet needs,” such as an option for people with allergies to competing shots, said Dr. Michael Nelson of the University of Virginia. But the FDA is considering two adult doses for now, when other COVID-19 vaccines have needed a third dose, he said. And while “this vaccine has incredible potential,” there’s no clear evidence yet of how well it works against the more contagious omicron variant and its siblings, added fellow adviser Dr. Bruce Gellin of the Rockefeller Foundation. Large studies in the U.S., Mexico and Britain found two doses of the Novavax vaccine were safe and about 90% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19. One complication: Those studies were done far earlier in the pandemic. Novavax chief medical officer Dr. Filip Dubovsky said tests of a booster dose revved up virus-fighting antibodies that could tackle the omicron mutant, data that FDA will have to consider later. This type of vaccine “we think generates a broad immune response against a broad array of variants,” he told the FDA advisory panel. Trial participants generally experienced only mild reactions such as injection-site pain or fatigue, but the FDA did highlight a possible concern: six cases of heart inflammation, known as myocarditis, found among the 40,000 people who received the vaccine in studies. COVID-19 vaccines are coming under close scrutiny for the possibility of heart inflammation after the Pfizer and Moderna shots were linked to that rare risk. Novavax argued there were other potential causes for the reports. Other infections including COVID-19 also can cause heart inflammation. The company said more than 744,000 vaccinations in other countries so far support the shots’ safety. Several of FDA’s advisers said the Novavax vaccine should come with a warning until more is known but cautioned against comparisons with the Pfizer and Moderna shots’ estimated rate of the rare side effect. “I don’t want to stigmatize this vaccine inappropriately,” said Dr. Cody Meissner of Tufts University. The Novavax vaccine is made of copies of the spike protein that coats the coronavirus, packaged into nanoparticles that to the immune system resemble a virus. Then an immune-boosting ingredient, or adjuvant, that’s made from the bark of a South American tree is added that acts as a red flag to ensure those particles look suspicious enough to spark a strong immune response. Protein vaccines have been used for years to prevent hepatitis B, shingles and other diseases. That’s very different than the vaccines currently used in the U.S. The most widely used Pfizer and Moderna vaccines deliver genetic instructions for the body to produce its own copies of the spike protein. J&J uses a cold virus to deliver those instructions. Manufacturing problems held up Novavax’s vaccine but the company said those problems have been resolved. Novavax, a small biotech company, created the vaccine in its research lab. But the Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine maker, produces most of its shots including those slated for the U.S.	https://www.pilotonline.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-covid-vaccine-novavax-20220608-6q34cle3srhihng5dfj3pcqgwy-story.html	2022-06-08T12:00:19	en	0.953303
Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton” is set to come back to Toronto nearly three years after COVID-19 prematurely ended its Canadian run. Mirvish Productions announced Wednesday that the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical will join its 2022-23 season, launching in February. Other shows in the lineup include fellow best musical Tony winner “Hadestown,” high school comedy adaptation “Mean Girls” and the Canadian premiere of Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill.” Mirvish says season tickets are now on sale, while tickets for individual shows will be available at later dates. It's the first full season for Mirvish since the pandemic shuttered its theatres for months in early 2020, leaving its marquee show "Come From Away" to reopen last December after a 21-month hiatus. The show faced a COVID-19 outbreak among crew and ultimately closed earlier this year. But the 2022-23 season is coming back in full force with a total of 14 shows, six of them part of the main slate of programming. One of the additions is “The Shark is Broken,” a comedy based on the troubled production of Hollywood blockbuster “Jaws.” Its title is drawn from director Steven Spielberg’s notorious struggles with the faulty mechanics of the fake shark at the centre of the film. "Fisherman's Friends" is a British musical based on the real-life tale of a group of Cornish fishermen who launch a music career. “Pressure,” the story behind the D-Day invasion starring “Downton Abbey” actor Kevin Doyle, is also being added to the schedule after its original run was cancelled by the pandemic. "Mean Girls" is a stage version of the popular 2004 film written by Tina Fey with music from her composer husband Jeff Richmond, while "Hadestown" picked up eight Tony Awards in 2019. Theatregoers who already had “Hamilton” tickets for the cancelled 2020 performances will get first dibs on new tickets. A spokesman for Mirvish says details on single ticket sales for "Hamilton" will be outlined later this year. “Hamilton” was scheduled to play 112 shows at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre in early 2020 and had mounted just 37 of those performances when COVID-19 forced restrictions on large gatherings. The last show ran March 13, 2020. Outside the main season, Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill" is billed as one of Mirvish's bonus shows. Through the Ottawa-raised musician's beloved songs, the musical builds a narrative about growing up. The book is written by "Juno" screenwriter Diablo Cody. Mirvish will also welcome the return of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and the premiere of "God is a Scottish Drag Queen," written by and starring Canadian comic Mike Delamont. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 8, 2022.	https://www.cp24.com/entertainment-news/hamilton-hadestown-and-jagged-little-pill-in-mirvish-2022-23-season-1.5937670	2022-06-08T12:00:22	en	0.972189
CHELMSFORD, Mass., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Barkey Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries ("Barkey"), a leading provider of controlled rate thawing devices to medical, biotech and pharma industries. Barkey is headquartered in Leopoldshöhe, Germany. Barkey has over four decades of expertise in the automated thawing of plasma, blood and stem cells and has more recently focused on cell and gene therapy (CGT) applications. Its key product lines are used for controlled rate thawing of cryopreserved samples and therapies. These products are used in R&D, clinical trials, GMP manufacturing and in hospitals. Barkey's plasmatherm product is an automated cell thawing device approved by the FDA as a medical device for clinical use. Steve Schwartz, President and CEO of Azenta, commented, "Barkey will add innovative products and capabilities that extend our extensive cold chain of condition portfolio of products and services, while also expanding our customer reach in the fast-growing CGT space, with more than 100 CGT customers to date. The controlled rate thawing of cryopreserved products to maximize reproducibility and viability of the sample is a natural extension of our advanced cryogenic offerings." The total cash purchase price for the acquisition will be approximately €80 million. The transaction is expected to close in early July upon satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Co-owners Chris Barkey and Thomas Barkey, and COO Armin Nowack, who have led the company for over 20 years, will join Azenta and continue to lead the business as part of the Life Sciences Products segment. Barkey generated approximately €17 million in revenue over the last twelve months ending March 31st. The company expects the acquisition to be accretive to non-GAAP earnings immediately and to become accretive to GAAP-based earnings within the first year of ownership. Some statements in this release are forward-looking statements made under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause Azenta's financial and business results to differ materially from our expectations. They are based on the facts known to management at the time they are made. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements about the expected benefits of the pending acquisition of Barkey and the expected timing and probability of the completion of the acquisition. Factors that could cause results to differ from our expectations include the following: our ability to integrate Barkey's business, the satisfaction of the closing conditions of the acquisition, and other factors and other risks, including those that we have described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, current reports on Form 8-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. As a result, we can provide no assurance that our future results will not be materially different from those projected. Azenta expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Azenta undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release. Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) is a leading provider of life sciences solutions worldwide, enabling impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market faster. Azenta provides a full suite of reliable cold-chain sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical research and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. As of December 1st, the company changed its name and ticker to Azenta, Inc. (Nasdaq: AZTA) from Brooks Automation, Inc, (Nasdaq: BRKS). Azenta is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.azenta.com. INVESTOR CONTACTS: Sara Silverman Director, Investor Relations Azenta Life Sciences 978.262.2635 [email protected] Sherry Dinsmore Azenta Life Sciences 978.262.2400 [email protected] SOURCE Azenta, Inc.	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/azenta-announces-agreement-to-acquire-barkey-holding-gmbh-301563729.html	2022-06-08T12:00:25	en	0.943775
DETROIT — Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday. There’s no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of molesting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. “It is time for the FBI to be held accountable,” said Maggie Nichols, a national champion gymnast at Oklahoma in 2017-19. Under federal law, a government agency has six months to respond to the tort claims filed Wednesday. Lawsuits could follow, depending on the FBI’s response. The Justice Department said in May that it would not pursue criminal charges against former FBI agents who failed to quickly open an investigation. The approximately 90 claimants include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all Olympic gold medalists, according to Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, a California law firm. “If the FBI had simply done its job, Nassar would have been stopped before he ever had the chance to abuse hundreds of girls, including me,” said former University of Michigan gymnast Samantha Roy. Breaking News Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics told local FBI agents in 2015 that three gymnasts said they were assaulted by Nassar, a team doctor. But the FBI did not open a formal investigation or inform federal or state authorities in Michigan, according to the Justice Department’s inspector general, an internal watchdog. Los Angeles FBI agents in 2016 began a sexual tourism investigation against Nassar and interviewed several victims but also didn’t alert Michigan authorities, the inspector general said. Nassar wasn’t arrested until fall 2016 during an investigation by Michigan State University police. He was a doctor at Michigan State. The Michigan attorney general’s office ultimately handled the assault charges against Nassar, while federal prosecutors in Grand Rapids, Michigan, filed a child pornography case. He is serving decades in prison. The FBI declined to comment in April when a smaller batch of claims was filed, referring instead to Director Christopher Wray’s remarks to Congress in 2021. “I’m especially sorry that there were people at the FBI who had their own chance to stop this monster back in 2015 and failed. And that’s inexcusable,” Wray told victims at a Senate hearing. Michigan State University, which was also accused of missing chances over many years to stop Nassar, agreed to pay $500 million to more than 300 women and girls who were assaulted. USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee made a $380 million settlement.	https://www.pilotonline.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-gymnasts-fbi-larry-nassar-20220608-xebaa3wudjfh5jgxku3g3w5noq-story.html	2022-06-08T12:00:26	en	0.974088
DETROIT (AP) — Former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are among dozens of assault victims who are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar, lawyers said Wednesday. There's no dispute that FBI agents in 2015 knew that Nassar was accused of molesting gymnasts, but they failed to act, leaving him free to continue to target young women and girls for more than a year. "It is time for the FBI to be held accountable,” said Maggie Nichols, a national champion gymnast at Oklahoma in 2017-19. Under federal law, a government agency has six months to respond to the tort claim. Lawsuits could follow, depending on the FBI’s response. The Justice Department said in May that it would not pursue criminal charges against former FBI agents who failed to quickly open an investigation. The approximately 90 claimants include Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney, all Olympic gold medalists, according to Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, a California law firm. "If the FBI had simply done its job, Nassar would have been stopped before he ever had the chance to abuse hundreds of girls, including me,” said former University of Michigan gymnast Samantha Roy. Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics told local FBI agents in 2015 that three gymnasts said they were assaulted by Nassar, a team doctor. But the FBI did not open a formal investigation or inform federal or state authorities in Michigan, according to the Justice Department's inspector general, an internal watchdog. Los Angeles FBI agents in 2016 began a sexual tourism investigation against Nassar and interviewed several victims but also didn’t alert Michigan authorities, the inspector general said. Nassar wasn’t arrested until fall 2016 during an investigation by Michigan State University police. He was a doctor at Michigan State. The Michigan attorney general’s office ultimately handled the assault charges against Nassar, while federal prosecutors in Grand Rapids, Michigan, filed a child pornography case. He is serving decades in prison. The FBI declined to comment in April when a smaller batch of claims was filed, referring instead to Director Christopher Wray’s remarks to Congress in 2021. “I’m especially sorry that there were people at the FBI who had their own chance to stop this monster back in 2015 and failed. And that’s inexcusable,” Wray told victims at a Senate hearing. Michigan State University, which was also accused of missing chances over many years to stop Nassar, agreed to pay $500 million to more than 300 women and girls who were assaulted. USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee made a $380 million settlement.	https://www.cp24.com/sports/simone-biles-others-seek-1b-plus-from-fbi-over-nassar-1.5937678	2022-06-08T12:00:28	en	0.975321
- First-Quarter 2022 Financial Results - Revenues of $889 Million - GAAP Net Income of $20 Million - Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1 of $170 Million - Bausch + Lomb Commenced Trading Under "BLCO" Ticker - Reported Revenues Grew 1%, and Organic Revenues1,2 Grew 5% VAUGHAN, ON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb Corporation, (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb" or the "Company" or "we"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced its first-quarter 2022 financial results. "In the first quarter, Bausch + Lomb delivered organic revenue1,2 growth, driven by our two largest segments, Vision Care and Surgical," said Joseph C. Papa, chairman and CEO, Bausch + Lomb. "Bausch + Lomb has always stood at the forefront of cutting-edge scientific and technological optical advancements, and today we are more focused than ever on developing and offering new treatments to meet unmet eye health needs." "As we look to the future as a publicly traded company, we believe we are well positioned for growth in large, durable markets, driven by new products and megatrends, and we see many attractive opportunities for a pure-play eye health company," continued Mr. Papa. Bausch + Lomb Is Now Trading Under the Ticker "BLCO" Bausch + Lomb began trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker "BLCO" on May 6, 2022 and closed its initial public offering ("IPO") on May 10, 2022. Bausch Health Companies Inc. ("Bausch Health" or "BHC") expects to complete the spinoff of Bausch + Lomb following the expiry of customary lock-ups related to the IPO, achievement of target net leverage ratios and subject to market conditions and receipt of applicable shareholder and other necessary approvals. Select Company and Pipeline Highlights - Launched XIPERE®3 (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension), a therapy that uses the suprachoroidal space to treat patients suffering from macular edema associated with uveitis, in the United States - Bausch + Lomb INFUSE®/ULTRA® ONE DAY daily disposable silicone hydrogel contact lenses are now available in 24 countries, including recent launches in several European countries and in Malaysia - VYZULTA® (latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution), 0.024%, is now approved in 18 countries, including recent approvals in Bahrain and Lebanon - LUMIFY® (brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.025%) is now approved in 6 countries, including recent approvals in Canada, Jordan and Lebanon - Launched Biotrue® Hydration Plus Multi-Purpose Solution in the United States First-Quarter 2022 Revenue Performance Total reported revenues were $889 million for the first quarter of 2022, as compared to $881 million in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of $8 million, or 1%. Foreign exchange had an unfavorable impact on revenues by $29 million in the first quarter of 2022. Revenue increased organically1,2 by approximately 5% compared to the first quarter of 2021. Revenues by segment were as follows: First-Quarter 2022 Vision Care Segment Vision Care segment revenues were $560 million for the first quarter of 2022, as compared to $556 million for the first quarter of 2021, an increase of $4 million, or 1%. Excluding the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange of $19 million, the segment increased organically1,2 by approximately 4% compared to the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to higher sales of LUMIFY® (brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.025%), Biotrue® solutions franchise and Ocuvite® + PreserVision®, partially offset by decreased sales in the Contact Lens business driven by COVID-19 lockdowns in China that began in the first quarter of 2022. Surgical Segment Surgical segment revenues were $174 million for the first quarter of 2022, as compared to $162 million for the first quarter of 2021, an increase of $12 million, or 7%. Excluding the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange of $6 million and the impact of divestitures and discontinuations of $3 million, the segment increased organically1,2 by approximately 13% compared to the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to increased sales of implantables, consumables and intraocular lenses. Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals Segment Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals segment revenues were $155 million for the first quarter of 2022, as compared to $163 million for the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of $8 million, or 5%. Excluding the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange of $4 million, the segment decreased organically1,2 by approximately 3% compared to the first quarter of 2021, primarily due to generic erosion and a decrease in net realized pricing in the United States, partially offset by higher sales of key promoted brands and an increase in international sales. Operating Results Operating income was $54 million for the first quarter of 2022, as compared to $85 million for the first quarter of 2021, an unfavorable change of $31 million. The change was primarily driven by the Company's investment in Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses and R&D spending, as well as an increase in Cost of goods sold, partially offset by a decrease in amortization of intangible assets and an increase in revenues. Net Income Net income for the first quarter of 2022 was $20 million, as compared to $27 million for the first quarter of 2021, an unfavorable change of $7 million. The change was primarily due to the decrease in operating results noted above, partially offset by a favorable change in the Provision for income taxes. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)1 for the first quarter of 2022 was $85 million, as compared to $93 million for the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of $8 million. Cash Flow from Operations Cash flow from operations for the first quarter of 2022 was $3 million, as compared to $188 million for the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of $185 million. Cash flow from operations was negatively impacted in the first quarter of 2022 primarily by the timing of the settlement of certain intercompany balances between Bausch + Lomb and BHC that were collected by BHC in the first quarter of 2022 on behalf of Bausch + Lomb. The Company does not anticipate that these factors will have such a significant impact on cash flow from operations in future quarters. Earnings Per Share GAAP Earnings Per Share ("EPS") and Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)1 for the first quarter of both 2021 and 2022 have been calculated on a pro forma basis after giving effect to the IPO. GAAP EPS Basic and Diluted for the first quarter of 2022 was $0.06, as compared to $0.08 for the first quarter of 2021. Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)1 for the first quarter of 2022 was $0.24, as compared to $0.27 for the first quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1 Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1 was $170 million for the first quarter of 2022, as compared to $198 million for the first quarter of 2021, a decrease of $28 million, primarily due to foreign exchange headwinds and the impact from the COVID-19 lockdown in China, partially offset by strong organic2 revenue growth. 2022 Financial Outlook5 Bausch + Lomb provided guidance for the full year of 2022 as follows: - Full-year revenue range of $3.75 – $3.80 billion, reflecting anticipated 4-5% organic1,2 growth - Full-year Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1 range of $740 – $780 million, reflecting approximately 5% base performance growth6 Other than with respect to GAAP Revenues, the Company only provides guidance on a non-GAAP basis. The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)1 to GAAP net income (loss) or of forward-looking organic growth1,2 to reported revenue growth, due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliations. These amounts may be material and, therefore, could result in the projected GAAP measure or ratio being materially different or less than the projected non-GAAP measure or ratio. These statements represent forward-looking information and may not represent a financial outlook, and actual results may vary. Please see the risks and assumptions referred to in the Forward-looking Statements section of this news release. Balance Sheet Highlights - Bausch + Lomb's cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $190 million at March 31, 2022 - Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the first quarter of 2022 were 350 million shares on a pro forma basis after giving effect to the IPO Conference Call Details About Bausch + Lomb Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Forward-looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results may, could, should or will be achieved, received or taken, or will occur or result, and similar such expressions also identify forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding Bausch + Lomb's future prospects and performance, including the Company's 2022 full-year guidance, the anticipated spin off of Bausch + Lomb from BHC and the timing thereof, details of the Company's product pipeline and expectations on factors which may or may not impact cash flow from operations in future quarters. These forward-looking statements, including the Company's full-year guidance, are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are provided for the purpose of providing additional information about such expectations and beliefs, and readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Bausch + Lomb's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and the Canadian Securities Administrators (the "CSA") (including the Company's final prospectus as filed with the SEC on May 5, 2022 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) under the Securities Act of 1933 relating to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 and the Company's supplemented PREP prospectus as filed with the CSA on May 5, 2022), which factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed plan to separate Bausch + Lomb from BHC, including the expected benefits and costs of the separation transaction, the expected timing of completion of the separation transaction and its terms (including the expectation that the separation transaction will be completed following the expiry of customary lock-ups related to the Bausch + Lomb IPO and achievement of targeted net leverage ratios, subject to receipt of applicable shareholder and other necessary approvals), the ability to complete the separation transaction considering the various conditions to the completion of the separation transaction (some of which are outside the Company's and BHC's control, including conditions related to regulatory matters and applicable shareholder and other approvals), the impact of any potential sales of the Company's common shares by BHC subject to expiry of lock-ups, that market or other conditions are no longer favorable to completing the transaction, that applicable shareholder, stock exchange, regulatory or other approval is not obtained on the terms or timelines anticipated or at all, business disruption during the pendency of or following the separation transaction, diversion of management time on separation transaction-related issues, retention of existing management team members, the reaction of customers and other parties to the separation transaction, the qualification of the separation transaction as a tax-free transaction for Canadian and/or U.S. federal income tax purposes (including whether or not an advance ruling from the Canada Revenue Agency and/or the Internal Revenue Service will be sought or obtained), the ability of the Company and BHC to satisfy the conditions required to maintain the tax-free status of the separation transaction (some of which are beyond their control), other potential tax or other liabilities that may arise as a result of the separation transaction, the potential dis-synergy costs resulting from the separation transaction, the impact of the separation transaction on relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other business counterparties, general economic conditions, conditions in the markets the Company is engaged in, behavior of customers, suppliers and competitors, technological developments and legal and regulatory rules affecting the Company's business. In particular, the Company can offer no assurance that any separation transaction will occur at all, or that any separation transaction will occur on the terms and timelines anticipated by the Company and BHC. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the fear of that pandemic, the emergence of variant and subvariant strains of COVID-19 (including the Delta and Omicron variants), the availability and effectiveness of vaccines for COVID-19 (including current or future variants and subvariants), COVID-19 vaccine immunization rates and the potential effects of that pandemic, the severity, duration and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on the Company, including but not limited to its supply chain, third-party suppliers, project development timelines, employee base, liquidity, stock price, financial condition and costs (which may increase) and revenue and margins (both of which may decrease). In addition, certain material factors and assumptions have been applied in making these forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, assumptions regarding our 2022 full-year guidance with respect to expectations regarding base performance growth and organic growth, currency impact, run-rate dis-synergies and inflation, expectations regarding adjusted gross margin (non-GAAP), adjusted SG&A expense (non-GAAP) and the Company's ability to continue to manage such expense in the manner anticipated and the anticipated timing and extent of the Company's R&D expense; and the assumption that the risks and uncertainties outlined above will not cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. Management has also made certain assumptions in assessing the anticipated impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company and its results of operations and financial conditions, including: that there will be no material restrictions on access to health care products and services resulting from a possible resurgence of the virus and variant and subvariant strains thereof on a global basis in 2022; there will be increased availability and use of effective vaccines; that the strict social restrictions in the first half of 2020 will not be materially re-enacted in the event of a material resurgence of the virus and variant and subvariant strains thereof; that there will be an ongoing, gradual global recovery as the macroeconomic and health care impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic diminish over time; that the largest impact to the Company's businesses were seen in the second quarter of 2020; that, to the extent not already achieved, our revenues will likely return to pre-pandemic levels during 2022, but that rates of recovery will vary by geography and business unit, with some regions and business units expected to lag in recovery possibly beyond 2022; and no major interruptions in the Company's supply chain and distribution channels. If any of these assumptions regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are incorrect, our actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch + Lomb undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law. Non-GAAP Information To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios, including: (i) EBITDA, (ii) Adjusted EBITDA, (iii) Adjusted Net Income, (iv) organic growth/change, (v) organic revenue, (vi) constant currency and (vii) Adjusted EPS. Management uses these non-GAAP measures and ratios as key metrics in the evaluation of the Company's performance and the consolidated financial results and, in part, in the determination of cash bonuses for its executive officers. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures and ratios are useful to investors in their assessment of our operating performance and the valuation of the Company. In addition, these non-GAAP measures and ratios address questions the Company routinely receives from analysts and investors, and in order to assure that all investors have access to similar data, the Company has determined that it is appropriate to make this data available to all investors. However, these measures and ratios are not prepared in accordance with GAAP nor do they have any standardized meaning under GAAP. In addition, other companies may use similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures and ratios that are calculated differently from the way we calculate such measures and ratios. Accordingly, our non-GAAP financial measures and ratios may not be comparable to such similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures and ratios used by other companies. We caution investors not to place undue reliance on such non-GAAP measures and ratios, but instead to consider them with the most directly comparable GAAP measures and ratios. Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation. They should be considered as a supplement to, not a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The reconciliations of these historic non-GAAP financial measures and ratios to the most directly comparable financial measures and ratios calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are shown in the tables below. Specific Non-GAAP Measures EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA EBITDA (non-GAAP) is Net income attributable to Bausch + Lomb Corporation (its most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure) adjusted for interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) is EBITDA (non-GAAP) further adjusted for the items described below. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP), along with the GAAP measures used by management, most appropriately reflect how the Company measures the business internally and sets operational goals and incentives. In particular, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) focuses management on the Company's underlying operational results and business performance. As a result, the Company uses Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) both to assess the actual financial performance of the Company and to forecast future results as part of its guidance. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) is a useful measure to evaluate current performance. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) is intended to show our unleveraged, pre-tax operating results and therefore reflects our financial performance based on operational factors. In addition, cash bonuses for the Company's executive officers and other key employees are based, in part, on the achievement of certain Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) targets. EBITDA (non-GAAP) is Net income attributable to Bausch + Lomb (its most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure) adjusted for interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) is EBITDA (non-GAAP) further adjusted for the following items: - Asset impairments: The Company has excluded the impact of impairments of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets as such amounts are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and/or size of acquisitions and divestitures. The Company believes that the adjustments of these items correlate with the sustainability of the Company's operating performance. Although the Company excludes impairments of intangible assets from measuring the performance of the Company and its business, the Company believes that it is important for investors to understand that intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. - Restructuring and integration costs: The Company has incurred restructuring costs as it implemented certain strategies, which involved, among other things, improvements to its infrastructure and operations, internal reorganizations and impacts from the divestiture of assets and businesses. With regard to infrastructure and operational improvements which the Company has taken to improve efficiencies in the businesses and facilities, these tend to be costs intended to right size the business or organization that fluctuate significantly between periods in amount, size and timing, depending on the improvement project, reorganization or transaction. The Company believes that the adjustments of these items provide supplemental information with regard to the sustainability of the Company's operating performance, allow for a comparison of the financial results to historical operations and forward-looking guidance and, as a result, provide useful supplemental information to investors. - Acquisition-related costs and adjustments excluding amortization of intangible assets: The Company has excluded the impact of acquisition-related contingent consideration non-cash adjustments due to the inherent uncertainty and volatility associated with such amounts based on changes in assumptions with respect to fair value estimates, and the amount and frequency of such adjustments are not consistent and are significantly impacted by the timing and size of the Company's acquisitions, as well as the nature of the agreed-upon consideration. - Share-based compensation: The Company excludes the impact of acquisition-related contingent consideration non-cash adjustments due to the inherent uncertainty and volatility associated with such amounts based on changes in assumptions with respect to fair value estimates, and the amount and frequency of such adjustments are not consistent and are significantly impacted by the timing and size of the Company's acquisitions, as well as the nature of the agreed-upon consideration. There were no adjustments for Acquisition-related costs and adjustments excluding amortization of intangible assets for any of the periods presented. - Separation costs and separation-related costs: The Company has excluded certain costs incurred in connection with activities taken to: (i) separate the Bausch + Lomb business from the remainder of BHC and (ii) register the Bausch + Lomb business as an independent publicly traded entity. Separation costs are incremental costs directly related to effectuating the separation of the Bausch + Lomb business from the remainder of BHC and include, but are not limited to, legal, audit and advisory fees, talent acquisition costs and costs associated with establishing a new board of directors and audit committee. Separation-related costs are incremental costs indirectly related to the separation of the Bausch + Lomb business from the remainder of BHC and include, but are not limited to, IT infrastructure and software licensing costs, rebranding costs and costs associated with facility relocation and/or modification. As these costs arise from events outside of the ordinary course of continuing operations, the Company believes that the adjustments of these items provide supplemental information with regard to the sustainability of the Company's operating performance, allow for a comparison of the financial results to historical operations and forward-looking guidance and, as a result, provide useful supplemental information to investors. - Other Non-GAAP adjustments: The Company also excludes certain other amounts, including IT infrastructure investment, litigation and other matters, gain/(loss) on sales of assets and certain other amounts that are the result of other, non-comparable events to measure operating performance if and when present in the periods presented. These events arise outside of the ordinary course of continuing operations. Given the unique nature of the matters relating to these costs, the Company believes these items are not routine operating expenses. For example, legal settlements and judgments vary significantly, in their nature, size and frequency, and, due to this volatility, the Company believes the costs associated with legal settlements and judgments are not routine operating expenses. The Company has also excluded certain other costs, including settlement costs associated with the conversion of a portion of the Company's defined benefit plan in Ireland to a defined contribution plan. The Company excluded these costs as this event is outside of the ordinary course of continuing operations and is infrequent in nature. The Company believes that the exclusion of such out-of-the-ordinary-course amounts provides supplemental information to assist in the comparison of the financial results of the Company from period to period and, therefore, provides useful supplemental information to investors. However, investors should understand that many of these costs could recur and that companies in our industry often face litigation. Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP) Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) is net income (loss) attributable to Bausch + Lomb Corporation (its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) adjusted for asset impairments, restructuring and integration costs, acquisition-related contingent consideration, acquired in-process research and development costs, separation costs and separation-related costs and other non-GAAP adjustments, as these adjustments are described above and further adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, as described below: - Amortization of intangible assets: The Company has excluded the impact of amortization of intangible assets, as such amounts are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and/or size of acquisitions. The Company believes that the adjustments of these items correlate with the sustainability of the Company's operating performance. Although the Company excludes the amortization of intangible assets from its non-GAAP expenses, the Company believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. Amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Any future acquisitions may result in the amortization of additional intangible assets. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) excludes the impact of these certain items that may obscure trends in the Company's underlying performance. Management uses Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for strategic decision making, forecasting future results and evaluating current performance. By disclosing this non-GAAP measure, it is management's intention to provide investors with a meaningful, supplemental comparison of the Company's operating results and trends for the periods presented. Management believes that this measure is also useful to investors as such measure allows investors to evaluate the Company's performance using the same tools that management uses to evaluate past performance and prospects for future performance. Accordingly, the Company believes that Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) is useful to investors in their assessment of the Company's operating performance and the valuation of the Company. It is also noted that, in recent periods, our GAAP net income (loss) was significantly lower than our Adjusted net income (non-GAAP). Organic Growth/Change and Organic Revenue Organic growth/change, a non-GAAP ratio, is defined as a change on a period-over-period basis in revenues on a constant currency basis (if applicable) excluding the impact of recent acquisitions, divestitures and discontinuations (if applicable). Organic growth/change is a change in GAAP Revenue (its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) adjusted for certain items, as further described below, of businesses that have been owned for one or more years. Similarly, organic revenue, a non-GAAP measure, is GAAP revenue (its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) adjusted for these same items. Organic revenue growth/change is impacted by changes in product volumes and price. The price component is made up of two key drivers: (i) changes in product gross selling price and (ii) changes in sales deductions. The Company uses organic growth/change and organic revenue to assess the performance of its reportable segments, and the Company in total, without the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations and recent acquisitions, divestitures and product discontinuations. The Company believes that such measures are useful to investors as they provide a supplemental period-to-period comparison. Organic growth/change and organic revenue reflect adjustments for: (i) the impact of period-over-period changes in foreign currency exchange rates on revenues and (ii) the revenues associated with acquisitions, divestitures and discontinuations of businesses divested and/or discontinued. These adjustments are determined as follows: - Foreign currency exchange rates: Although changes in foreign currency exchange rates are part of our business, they are not within management's control. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates, however, can mask positive or negative trends in the business. The impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates is determined as the difference in the current period reported revenues at their current period currency exchange rates and the current period reported revenues revalued using the monthly average currency exchange rates during the comparable prior period. - Acquisitions, divestitures and discontinuations: In order to present period-over-period organic revenue (non-GAAP) growth/change on a comparable basis, revenues associated with acquisitions, divestitures and discontinuations are adjusted to include only revenues from those businesses and assets owned during both periods. Accordingly, organic revenue and organic growth/change exclude from the current period, revenues attributable to each acquisition for twelve months subsequent to the day of acquisition, as there are no revenues from those businesses and assets included in the comparable prior period. Organic revenue and organic growth/change exclude from the prior period, all revenues attributable to each divestiture and discontinuance during the twelve months prior to the day of divestiture or discontinuance, as there are no revenues from those businesses and assets included in the comparable current period. Constant Currency Changes in the relative values of non-U.S. currencies to the U.S. dollar may affect the Company's financial results and financial position. To assist investors in evaluating the Company's performance, we have adjusted for foreign currency effects. Constant currency impact is determined by comparing 2022 reported amounts adjusted to exclude currency impact, calculated using 2021 monthly average exchange rates, to the actual 2021 reported amounts. Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) Adjusted earnings per share or Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) is calculated as Diluted income per share attributable to Bausch + Lomb Corporation ("GAAP EPS") (its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure), adjusted for the per diluted share impact of each adjustment made to reconcile Net income to Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) as discussed above. Like Adjusted net income (non-GAAP), Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) excludes the impact of certain items that may obscure trends in the Company's underlying performance on a per share basis. By disclosing this non-GAAP measure, it is management's intention to provide investors with a meaningful, supplemental comparison of the Company's results and trends for the periods presented on a diluted share basis. Accordingly, the Company believes that Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) is useful to investors in their assessment of the Company's operating performance, the valuation of the Company and an investor's return on investment. It is also noted that, for the periods presented, our GAAP EPS was significantly lower than our Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP). © 2022 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates. FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW SOURCE Bausch + Lomb Corporation	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bausch--lomb-announces-first-quarter-2022-results-and-provides-2022-guidance-301563551.html	2022-06-08T12:00:31	en	0.948452
WASHINGTON — Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey made an appearance at the White House Tuesday to call on Congress to “reach a higher ground” and pass gun control legislation in honor of the children and teachers killed in last month’s shooting rampage at an elementary school in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas. In a highly personal 22-minute speech, McConaughey exhorted a gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives without infringing on Second Amendment rights. McConaughey, a gun owner himself, used his star power to make an argument for legislation in a fashion that the Biden administration has not been able to muster, offering a clear connection to the small Texas town and vividly detailing the sheer loss of the 19 children and two teachers in the second worst mass school shooting in U.S. history. He specifically called on Congress to bolster background checks for gun purchases and raise the minimum age to purchase an AR-15-style rifle to 21 from 18. “We want secure and safe schools and we want gun laws that won’t make it so easy for the bad guys to get the damn guns,” McConaughey said. McConaughey, who earlier this year considered a run for governor of Texas before taking a pass, met briefly in private with President Joe Biden before addressing the White House press corps from the James Brady briefing room. McConaughey has also met with key lawmakers this week, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee that handles gun legislation, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, and the panel’s ranking Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa. Also Tuesday, the son of Ruth Whitfield, an 86-year-old woman killed when a gunman opened fire in a racist attack on Black shoppers in Buffalo, New York, last month, called on Congress to act against the “cancer of white supremacy” and the nation’s epidemic of gun violence. “Is there nothing that you personally are willing to do to stop the cancer of white supremacy and the domestic terrorism it inspires?” Garnell Whitfield Jr. asked members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. McConaughey, who declined to take questions, spoke of his own connections to the town. He said his mother taught kindergarten less than a mile from Uvalde’s Robb Elementary School, the site of the May 24 shooting. He also noted that Uvalde was the place where he was taught about responsibilities that come with gun ownership. “Uvalde is where I was taught to revere the power and the capability of the tool that we call a gun,” he said. McConaughey said he and his wife drove back to Uvalde on the day after the shooting and spent time with the families of some of the victims and others directly affected by the rampage. He said every parent he spoke to expressed that “they want their children’s dreams to live on.” “They want to make their loss of life matter,” McConaughey said. He related the personal stories of a number of the victims. Breaking News He told the story of Maite Rodriguez, an aspiring marine biologist. McConaughey’s wife, Camila, sitting nearby, held Maite’s green Converse sneakers, which had a red heart on the right toe to represent her love of nature. “These are the same green Converse, on her feet, that turned out to be the only clear evidence that could identify her after the shooting,” McConaughey said. He held up artwork from Alithia Ramirez, who dreamed of attending art school in Paris. And then there was Eliahna “Ellie” Garcia, who loved dancing and church and already knew how to drive tractors. Ellie was looking forward to reading a Bible verse at an upcoming church service when she was killed. McConaughey acknowledged that gun legislation would not end mass shootings but suggested that steps can be taken to lessen the chances of such tragedies happening so frequently. “We need to invest in mental healthcare. We need safer schools. We need to restrain sensationalized media coverage. We need to restore our family values. We need to restore our American values and we need responsible gun ownership,” McConaughey said. “Is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting.” Associated Press writers Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri contributed to this report.	https://www.pilotonline.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-matthew-mcconaughey-gun-legislation-uvalde-20220608-zv5urkpjtjdylkgeomjij6insa-story.html	2022-06-08T12:00:32	en	0.967432
BERLIN (AP) -- A man drove a car into pedestrians in a popular Berlin shopping district on Wednesday, killing at at least one person and injuring at least eight others, rescue services said. The man drove into people on a street corner at around 10:30 a.m. before getting the car back on the road and then crashing into a shop window around a block further on, police spokesman Thilo Cablitz said. Five people sustained life-threatening injuries and another three were seriously injured, fire service spokesman Adrian Wenzel told n-tv television. Police said more than a dozen people were injured. The driver was apparently detained by passers-by before being arrested swiftly by a police officer who was near the scene, Cablitz said. He said police are trying to determine whether he deliberately drove into pedestrians or whether it was an accident, possibly caused by a medical emergency. He said he didn't have more information on the man, who was driving a small car, or on what if anything he has told police so far. Large numbers of rescue vehicles and first responders were at the scene. Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey tweeted that she was “deeply shocked by this incident.” The incident happened at one end of the Kurfuerstendamm shopping boulevard and next to the Breitscheidplatz square, where an extremist carried out a vehicle attack on a Christmas market in 2016, resulting in 13 deaths. In a 2019 incident in central Berlin, an SUV plowed into a group of pedestrians, killing four people. The driver had suffered an epileptic seizure and veered onto the sidewalk.	https://www.cp24.com/world/1-dead-8-injured-after-driver-hits-pedestrians-in-berlin-1.5937629	2022-06-08T12:00:34	en	0.981034
Black Bourbon Society Partners With Jim Beam® for the 2nd Annual Open Door Tour Kicking off on National Bourbon Day, the tour will stop in five US cities this summer featuring panel discussions with local culture makers and cookout-style day parties ATLANTA, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Bourbon Society (BBS), is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Open Door Tour, sponsored by Jim Beam® Bourbon. Embodying Jim Beam's inclusive and welcoming nature, the tour will spotlight black-owned bars and restaurants that serve as cultural pillars in their respective communities. The Open Door Tour is a series of five weekend-long events, for legal-drinking age guests, with the goal of highlighting black-owned bars and restaurants. The tour will kick off in Oakland June 16-18th, followed by stops in the following cities: June 23-25 in Orlando, June 30-July 2 in Charlotte, July 7-9 in Houston and July 14-16 in Los Angeles. Each city will host the following activities: - BEAM UP THE BAR - A welcome lunch trade event that will include an education session on the full breadth of Jim Beam's product line. - BEAM IN THE CITY - A panel discussion featuring local culture makers or entrepreneurs on topics relative to the culture, lifestyle and vibe of each city followed by a social hour and an educational Jim Beam flight & food tasting. - HIGHBALL HOUR - A lively social event highlighting black bartenders and their unique spin on a Jim Beam Highball and cocktails featuring Jim Beam Black®. - RHYTHM AND BEAM DAY PARTY - A fun, outdoor cookout-style day party featuring a battle of the DJs, an educational tasting experience and all the feel-good summertime vibes. Black Bourbon Society is an organization open to everyone who enjoys premium spirits and is interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for America's Native Spirit. BBS bridges the gap between the spirits industry and African American bourbon enthusiasts through brand-partnered events, social media platforms and exclusive distillery excursions. "We are thrilled to partner with Jim Beam to celebrate Black Owned Bars and Restaurants for the second year in a row!" said Samara Davis, Founder of Black Bourbon Society. "Beam's long-term commitment to diversity and inclusion within the spirits space will not only allow us to activate in at least 20 black owned venues, but support dozens of black owned businesses and introduce new diverse consumers to America's Native Spirit. The impact of Open Door 2022 will be immeasurable!" "We at Jim Beam pride ourselves on being a 'welcoming spirit' and opening our doors for any and all bourbon lovers. So of course, we didn't hesitate to partner with the Black Bourbon Society to host the Open Door Tour for a second year," said Matt Plumb, Senior Director of Marketing, North American Whiskey at Beam Suntory. "Black-owned bars and restaurants are integral to the Jim Beam brand and our industry as a whole, which is why we look forward to championing those businesses throughout this tour and welcoming more people across the country into our Beam family." Information about events, locations, and time can be found on the Open Door Tour microsite: www.BBSOpenDoor.com. For press and media inquiries, please contact Lindsey Walker via email [email protected]. ABOUT BLACK BOURBON SOCIETY: Black Bourbon Society (BBS) is a membership-based organization open to everyone who enjoys premium spirits, is interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for America's Native Spirit and believes in the need for a more diverse and inclusive spirits industry. Black Bourbon Society also serves as a multicultural marketing agency that curates dynamic direct consumer experiences showcasing spirits brands for their members and diverse audiences across the country. Diversity Distilled, the non-profit arm of BBS, consults brands on how to develop a more diverse workforce through their three-pillar initiatives: recruitment, retention, and promotion. Black Bourbon Society is crafting a movement that showcases the importance of DE&I and the value of the niche lifestyle and sophisticated palates within the African American Community and beyond. For press and media inquiries, contact Lindsey Walker via email at [email protected] or via phone at (770)-750-4311. ABOUT JIM BEAM: Jim Beam, the world's best-selling bourbon, has been bringing people together since 1795. Elegant. Smooth. Refined. That's what years of aging in new charred oak barrels does to our Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The seven generations of master distillers have stayed true to the family recipe that's been passed down for more than 225 years. Today, the Jim Beam portfolio of products includes Jim Beam Bourbon, Jim Beam Black, Jim Beam Double Oak, Jim Beam Devil's Cut, Jim Beam Rye, Jim Beam Lineage, Jim Beam Old Tub, Jim Beam Vanilla, Jim Beam Honey, Jim Beam Orange, Jim Beam Peach, Jim Beam Apple, Jim Beam Kentucky Fire and Red Stag by Jim Beam among other offerings. Drink Smart® Jim Beam® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 40% Alc./Vol. ©2022 James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, KY PRLog ID: www.prlog.org/12918535 SOURCE Black Bourbon Society	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-bourbon-society-partners-with-jim-beam-for-the-2nd-annual-open-door-tour-301563755.html	2022-06-08T12:00:37	en	0.914712
The accusations have been frequent and startling: more than two dozen women have said football star Deshaun Watson harassed or assaulted them during massage appointments that Watson and his lawyers insist were innocuous. Two grand juries in Texas this year declined to charge him criminally and, while the NFL considers whether to discipline him, he has gotten another job, signing a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract to play quarterback for the Cleveland Browns this coming season. It is time, Watson and his representatives say, for everyone to move on. Yet a New York Times examination of records, including depositions and evidence for civil lawsuits as well as interviews of some of the women, showed that Watson engaged in more questionable behavior than previously known. The Times’ review also showed that Watson’s conduct was enabled — knowingly or not — by the team he played for at the time, the Houston Texans, which provided the venue Watson used for some of the appointments. A team representative also furnished him with a nondisclosure agreement after a woman who is now suing him threatened online to expose his behavior. Rusty Hardin, Watson’s lawyer, said his client “continues to vehemently deny” the allegations in the lawsuits. He declined to respond in detail to the Times’ questions, but said in a statement, “We can say when the real facts are known this issue will appear in a different light.” The Texans did not respond to specific questions about Watson’s use of team resources. They said in a statement that they first learned of the allegations against him in March 2021, have cooperated with investigators and “will continue to do so.” A spokesperson for the Browns said the team had no immediate comment. An NFL spokesman declined to comment, saying the Watson matter is under review. Watson has said publicly that he hired about 40 different therapists across his five seasons in Houston, but the Times’ reporting found that he booked appointments with at least 66 different women in just the 17 months from fall 2019 through spring 2021. A few of these additional women, speaking publicly for the first time, described experiences that undercut Watson’s insistence that he was only seeking professional massage therapy. One woman, who did not sue Watson or complain to police, told the Times that he was persistent in his requests for sexual acts during their massage, including “begging” her to put her mouth on his penis. “I specifically had to say, ‘No, I can’t do that,’” said the woman, who spoke on condition of anonymity to protect her family’s privacy. “And that’s when I went into asking him, ‘What is it like being famous? Like, what’s going on? You’re about to mess up everything.’ " A Wave of Lawsuits Before Watson was drafted by the Texans 12th overall in 2017, he was a championship-winning quarterback at Gainesville (Georgia) High School and Clemson University. NFL teams widely viewed him as a prospective franchise quarterback with no known character issues, and he seemed to be living up to his billing. When Hurricane Harvey walloped Houston in August 2017, before Watson’s rookie season, he donated his first game check to stadium cafeteria employees who were affected by the storm. Since the first wave of suits were filed against Watson last year, the main allegations against him have become familiar. Women complained that Watson turned massages sexual without their consent, including purposely touching them with his penis and coercing sexual acts. It’s not clear when he began looking for so many different women to give him massages. Hardin has said his client needed to book appointments “ad hoc” when the coronavirus pandemic began, though Watson began working with numerous women before then. Not all of the women who gave Watson massages between October 2019 and March 2021 have detailed their interactions with him. Some who have shared their experiences say they had no problems with him. Others describe troubling — and similar — behaviors. The 66 women are: — The 24 who have sued him, including two who filed suits within the past week. In the most recent suit, the woman said Watson masturbated during the massage. — A woman who sued but then withdrew the complaint because of “privacy and security concerns.” — Two women who filed criminal complaints against Watson but did not sue him. — At least 15 therapists who issued statements of support for Watson at the request of his lawyers and gave him massages during that period. — At least four therapists from Genuine Touch, the massage therapy group contracted with the Texans. — Five women identified by the plaintiffs’ lawyers during the investigation for their civil suits. — At least 15 other women whose appointments with Watson were confirmed through interviews and records reviewed by the Times. A deeper look at the lawsuits, including a review of private messages entered as evidence, shows the lengthy efforts by Watson to book massages and the methods he used to assure women that he could be trusted. One woman who sued Watson was a flight attendant who began taking massage therapy classes during the pandemic. She and Watson were in the same social circle, but Watson acknowledged in a deposition that they had never really spoken except to say hello. In November 2020, after a friendly exchange on Instagram, Watson saw that the woman was a massage therapist and sent a message asking for an appointment. As they struggled to work out a time, Watson told her, “Just tryna support black businesses,” a message he repeated later. Watson regularly presented himself as an ally to businesswomen. In a lawsuit filed this week, the therapist alleged that he told her that he “really wanted to support” Black businesses, and on another occasion, he left a woman perplexed when he purchased 30 bottles of her $40 skin cleanser. In messages to the woman whom he knew from his social circle, Watson asked to meet at The Houstonian, an upscale hotel and club where the Texans had secured a membership for him. She said she wasn’t comfortable going to a hotel because she knew Watson’s girlfriend — and indeed had once babysat her and her younger brother. The woman told Watson she wanted to keep things “professional and respectful.” “Oh most definitely always professional,” he texted. “I even have a NDA I have therapist sign too.” He was referring to the nondisclosure agreement he had received just days earlier from a member of the Texans’ security staff. Watson didn’t explain in the text how the woman would benefit from signing a document meant to protect him. Finally, the woman suggested they meet at her mother’s home in Manvel, a 30-minute drive for Watson. He responded, “Damn thats far,” but agreed to make the trip. In a lawsuit the woman filed against Watson last year, she said she was uneasy with his directions to “get up in there” during the massage, but chalked it up to her inexperience and agreed to work with him again. When he ejaculated during the second appointment and then asked her for another massage later that day at the Houstonian, she first agreed, then told him she could not make it. She eventually blocked his number. Initiating Sex Most of the women Watson saw for massages did not sue or call police. But even some who did not complain said Watson came looking for sex. The woman who sold bottles of cleanser to Watson had a few appointments with him during the summer of 2020. This aesthetician, who spoke on condition of anonymity to protect her privacy, told Watson when he booked an appointment that she was licensed only to give him a back facial. But she said in an interview with the Times that he got fully undressed and directed her toward his groin. While she said there was no sexual contact, she believed that he was seeking more than a professional massage. Watson and his lawyers have said he was only seeking massages. The lawyers have acknowledged that Watson had sexual contact with three of the women who have sued him. But the sexual acts took place after the massages, they said, and were initiated by the women. Asked whether he was asserting that Watson never had sexual contact with any other massage therapists, Hardin didn’t respond. Another woman who spoke to the Times, a physical therapist who did not sue Watson, said he initiated sexual contact in all three of their appointments. This woman, who spoke on condition of anonymity to protect her privacy, said she began by working on Watson’s back. But when he flipped over, she said his demeanor and voice changed, and he began aggressively dictating where he wanted her to touch him. In their first session, she said he got into the happy baby yoga pose — on his back with his feet in his hands — and asked her to massage between his testicles and anus. She laughed off the request but said he grabbed her wrist and put her hand there. The woman said Watson twice initiated sexual intercourse, once by pulling down the scrubs she was wearing. She and Watson knew each other from around town and were on friendly terms, and she admitted she let him proceed with these sexual acts. “I just didn’t know how to tell him no,” she said. Hardin said in a statement: “It would be irresponsible and premature for us to comment on vague details put forth by anonymous individuals.” A $5,000 Payment In June 2020, Watson began frequenting a spa in a strip mall off Interstate 45, at least a 30-minute drive from his home or work. He had found A New U Spa on Instagram and sent a message. The owner, Dionne Louis, became a resource for Watson, able to connect him with multiple women for massages. She looked out for him, she said in a deposition, sometimes arranging for a security guard when Watson came in, concerned the expensive cars he drove might make him a target for a robbery. She also got things from him. In November 2020, Watson paid her $5,000 through an app, she said, to buy spa equipment. Louis told one of her employees in a text, “I told you I’ll show you how to get money from men that’s my specialty.” Louis and her lawyer did not respond to requests for comment. During the months Louis and Watson worked together, she set up appointments for him with several women who worked there, none of whom was licensed in Texas to perform massages. One was the woman who said Watson begged her for oral sex. She described how he tried to build up to sexual acts, starting with his request that she work on his behind and go higher up on his inner thighs, which put her hands uncomfortably close to his testicles. When he flipped over, she said, he was exposed with an erection, but she refused his requests for oral sex. That woman did not sue Watson, but four other employees of A New U Spa did. They all said in their lawsuits that Louis gave him special attention. In June 2020, one woman said in her suit, Louis drove her to a hotel to meet Watson for a massage, during which he groped her and touched her hand with his penis. Louis was not in the room, but in text messages she later sent to this woman, she appeared to refer to Watson treating her employees poorly: “I been talking to Deshaun I just told his ass off he got it now.” Louis added in a second message, “I told him he can’t treat us black women any kind of way.” (In her deposition, Louis denied sending these messages, though evidence in the lawsuits indicates they were sent from her number.) Nia Smith, who also worked at A New U Spa, filed a lawsuit against Watson last week, the 23rd of 24 civil cases. Smith said that during their first massage, Watson asked her to put her fingers inside his anus, a request she said she told Louis about afterward. She said in the second session he asked her if she wanted his penis in her mouth, and that he repeatedly requested sex in their third and final massage. Smith also claimed that Louis knew Watson was seeking sex and told her she needed to keep Watson happy. In a deposition, Louis denied she knew anything about Watson’s sexual desires. In early November 2020, after Smith stopped working at A New U Spa, she posted text messages from Watson along with his phone number and his Cash App receipts on Instagram. She included the message, “I could really expose you,” adding an expletive. The Texans Step In Days later, when Watson went to work at the Texans’ stadium, he found an NDA in his locker. He later said in a deposition that Brent Naccara, a former Secret Service agent who is the Texans’ director of security, put it there after Watson told him about Smith’s Instagram posts. Watson began taking the NDA to massages that same week, giving one to the woman in Manvel, who signed it, and another to a woman who said in her lawsuit that she ended the session after he suggested a sexual act. Watson told her she had to sign in order for him to pay, so she did, according to her filing. Watson said in a deposition that he used this NDA only for massage appointments because he had lawyers and agents who handled his other business. It’s unclear whether the Texans knew how many massages Watson was getting or who was providing them. But their resources helped support his massage habit away from the team. Watson acknowledged in a deposition that the Texans arranged for him to have “a place” at The Houstonian. He used the fitness club, dined there and also set up massages in hotel rooms. At least seven women met him at the hotel for appointments, according to interviews and records, including two who filed lawsuits and two who complained to police. The Texans weren’t aware of the massage appointments at the hotel “that I know of,” Watson said. He also said that his access to the property was not under his name. One woman who gave Watson a massage at The Houstonian said she was told the room was registered to a member of the Texans’ training staff. A Well-Connected Lawyer To preserve his reputation, his career and possibly his freedom, Watson hired Hardin, now 80, a veteran defense lawyer whose clients have included former pitcher Roger Clemens, evangelist Joel Osteen and, in the Enron case, accounting firm Arthur Andersen. Hardin has said the women who have accused Watson of sexual misconduct are lying. He had ample opportunity to make his case to the district attorney’s office. Through a public records request, the Times reviewed the communications between Hardin and the prosecutors in Watson’s criminal cases. These messages revealed extensive communication between the two sides and demonstrated, at the least, the value of a well paid and well connected lawyer. In early 2022, Hardin, a former prosecutor himself, began a regular dialogue with Johna Stallings, the Harris County sex crimes prosecutor handling the Watson investigation. In the two months before two different Texas grand juries heard the criminal cases against Watson, Stallings and Hardin met at Hardin’s office, spoke over the phone 12 times and exchanged more than two dozen text messages, according to public records. Some of their exchanges were peppered with congenial remarks about cases they were trying. Others were more opaque. One day, Stallings asked Hardin if he could chat. He said he was in trial, then asked, “Any problems?” They spoke over the phone twice that day. The amount of contact between the prosecutor and the defense was noteworthy, said Njeri Mathis Rutledge, a former Harris County prosecutor who is now a professor at South Texas College of Law Houston. “There are some well-known defense attorneys like a Rusty Hardin that may have gotten a little extra real estate in terms of time, but even given the fact that it was Rusty, that’s still a lot of time,” Rutledge said. The Times also reviewed communications between prosecutors and the lawyers for the women suing Watson. There was just one exchange: In March 2021, Tony Buzbee, the plaintiffs’ attorney, alerted the district attorney’s office to the allegations in the civil suits. The DA asked if his clients had made police reports, and eight of Buzbee’s clients soon did. The prosecutors had some direct contact with these women, rather than going through Buzbee. In a statement, Hardin said it is “a standard practice” for lawyers to work directly with law enforcement and prosecutors. The Harris County DA’s office did not respond to specific questions about their prosecutors’ contacts with Hardin and lawyers for the women. In a statement, a spokesperson for Kim Ogg, the district attorney, said prosecutors “vigorously examined all the evidence and spoke at great length with accusers.” Breaking News In March 2021, Stallings prepared to present her cases against Watson to the Harris County grand jury. She and Hardin exchanged more than a dozen calls and messages during the week of the hearing. Instead of putting his client in front of the grand jury, Hardin created a slide presentation arguing for Watson’s innocence and gave it to Stallings along with other documents he deemed important. “We will let our submissions to you on our client’s behalf serve as our presentation to the grand jury,” Hardin told her in an email. The grand jury declined to charge Watson, and a Brazoria County panel followed suit. Amanda Peters, a former Harris County prosecutor who teaches law at South Texas College of Law in Houston, said such submissions, known as grand jury packets, are not the norm for the average person facing charges. They are more commonly introduced in high-profile cases in which the client can afford an elaborate and costly defense. The NFL’s discipline is likely the next step. Watson has been shuttling between Cleveland, where he is training with his new team, and Houston, where he met with NFL investigators and is giving depositions in the lawsuits. The civil cases, if not settled, will be tried after the football season. Through it all, Watson has been adamant that he did nothing wrong. In a deposition on May 13, Watson was asked about the text message he sent to Ashley Solis, one of his accusers, immediately after their appointment in March 2020. “Sorry about you feeling uncomfortable,” he wrote to her. Watson acknowledged that Solis was “teary-eyed” at the end of their session, but testified under oath that he still does not understand why. “I don’t know,” Watson said. “Like I told you at the beginning of this depo, I’m still trying to figure out why we in the situation we are in right now, why I’m talking to you guys, why you guys are interviewing me. I don’t know. Do not know.” c.2022 The New York Times Company	https://www.pilotonline.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-nyt-texans-deshaun-watson-massages-20220608-26n4rdpujzeo7o53qvl7y3ydbe-story.html	2022-06-08T12:00:39	en	0.989459
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) -- Chinese and Cambodian officials broke ground Wednesday on a contentious naval port expansion project, dismissing American concerns it could provide Beijing with a strategically important military outpost on the Gulf of Thailand. Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian and other officials donned white gloves before turning over shovels full of dirt to launch the official “modernization” of the Ream Naval Base, which will include a dry dock for ship repairs, an extended pier, a hospital, a workshop and a “reception building.” Longtime authoritarian leader Hun Sen in 2019 reportedly granted China the right to set up a military base at Ream, but has long denied that, saying Cambodia's Constitution prohibits foreign military facilities. Dredging is already underway to allow larger ships to use the port. Tea Banh told guests, including the U.S. defense attache, that it would still only be able to accommodate ships of up to 5,000 tons displacement - an improvement from the current 1,000 tons but too shallow for all but the smallest of naval ships. “Please don't be too worried about this Ream base,” Tea Banh said, speaking in front of a sign proclaiming the project is being funded by “grant aid from the People's Republic of China.” “This port is too small and even after upgrading it can't be a port that would threaten any countries,” he said. Tea Banh said he invited the U.S. and other foreign representatives to the base so they could see for themselves “there is nothing here,” though he added that once construction is complete the facility will become a restricted military zone with no access for foreign nations. Following the ceremony, the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh reiterated American concerns that a Chinese “military presence at Ream could threaten Cambodia's autonomy and undermine regional security.” “The U.S. and countries in the region have expressed concern about the lack of transparency on the intent, nature, and scope of this project as well as the role the PRC military is playing in its construction and in post-construction use of the facility,” embassy spokesperson Stephanie Arzate said in an email to The Associated Press. Ream faces the Gulf of Thailand, adjacent to the South China Sea, where China has aggressively asserted its claim to virtually the entire strategic waterway. The U.S. has refused to recognize China's sweeping claim and routinely conducts military maneuvers there to reinforce that they are international waters. Tea Banh said the port project is expected to take two years to complete. He did not say how much it would cost, but China has given Cambodia hundreds of millions of dollars in grants in recent years for infrastructure projects. Chinese Ambassador Wang said the construction will follow a plan agreed upon by Hun Sen and Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this year to “further promote the building of a community with a shared future with strategic significance.” “China and Cambodia have become ironclad brothers, economical with words but generous in action, treating each other with all sincerity and standing side by side at challenging times,” he said, according to an English translation of his remarks provided by the Chinese delegation. The U.S. in November sanctioned two senior Cambodian defense officials over allegations of graft connected to construction financing at the Ream base, and Wang lashed out at the move, without mentioning the United States by name. “Some countries keep smearing legitimate exchanges and cooperation between China and Cambodia and arbitrarily impose unilateral sanctions on Cambodia under the false subterfuge of `democracy' and `human rights,' blatantly interfering in Cambodia's internal affairs through `long-arm jurisdiction,”' he said. ”We firmly oppose all these misbehaviors.“ He said when completed, the base will be a monument to “the ironclad friendship and cooperation between the two militaries” of China and Cambodia. China only operates one acknowledged foreign military base, in the impoverished but strategically important Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, but many believe that its People's Liberation Army is busy establishing an overseas military network, even if it doesn't use the term “base.” Beijing recently signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands that has raised fears of a possible Chinese outpost in the Pacific, and it has reached out to multiple other island nations in the region. The U.S. has more foreign military bases than any other country, including multiple facilities in the Asia-Pacific region. Rising reported from Bangkok.	https://www.cp24.com/world/china-cambodia-break-ground-on-port-dismiss-us-concerns-1.5937668	2022-06-08T12:00:40	en	0.956986
Boxed Water™ and Brand Partners Turn Their Attention to Venice Beach, CA to Celebrate World Oceans Day 2022 HOLLAND, Mich., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water Is Better® – the most renewable packaged water alternative to plastic bottles – is celebrating World Oceans Day by bringing together brands in hospitality, food and beverage and apparel to host a beach cleanup in Venice Beach, California on June 11 and give away a prize package of nearly $3,500 in goods. The matter of caring for our oceans is more vital than ever as recent data shows the alarming rate at which plastic consumption is increasing while recycling has decreased to 5% in recent years. Through an ongoing partnership with Ocean Blue Project to clean 3,000 miles of beaches, Boxed Water™ is proud to support their work to conserve and rehabilitate the world's oceans, rivers and beaches. "World Oceans Day is extremely important to us at Boxed Water™; sustainability is at the heart of our company and these partnerships are designed to help us spread awareness and action today and every day," said Rob Koenen, Chief Revenue Officer of Boxed Water. "We are thrilled to continue our efforts in hosting beach cleanups and other events that contribute to a more sustainable future." In honor of World Oceans Day, Boxed Water™ is partnering with like-minded brands to give away a weekend for two in wellness and sustainability-minded Venice Beach! Boxed Water™ hopes to demonstrate to brands that small steps make a big impact, and through our collective efforts, we can "pass" on single-use plastic. Several local and international brands including Hotel Erwin, Alaska Airlines, Art of Tea, SkinnyDipped, Joseph and Alexander Swimwear and Jeni's Ice Creams will work as partners in the giveaway running June 8 through July 15. Consumers can enter to win through the Boxed Water website. Venice Beach is world-famous for being the playground by the sea for Southern Californians. With the Venice Beach Boardwalk being the second most-visited destination in Southern California, hosting an average of ten million visitors each year, the team members and friends from Boxed Water™, Hotel Erwin, Alaska Airlines, Art of Tea, SkinnyDipped, Joseph and Alexander Swimwear and Jeni's Ice Cream will meet in person on June 11th to get their hands dirty and clean this celebrated SoCal spot. These brands and the people behind them understand the importance of leading and participating in community events that will leave Venice better than they found it. Boxed Water™ encourages people to clean up treasured locations in their own local communities this World Oceans Day. "Partnering with Boxed Water™ has been pivotal in continuing to keep our oceans clean and spreading awareness regarding the pollution of our beaches," said Richard Arterbury, founder of Ocean Blue Project. "To date, our organization has removed more than 240,000 pounds of microplastics from beaches, and Boxed Water™ has helped make those efforts a reality. They can provide other brands the framework to help host essential beach cleanups." Boxed Water™ pledged to clean 3,000 miles around the country with the Ocean Blue Project, helping to ensure that the plastic from beaches does not end up in our oceans. A heartbreaking 8.8 million metric tons of plastic wind up in our oceans and beaches every year, making World Oceans Day a critical day to bring awareness to this harsh reality. Plastics have infiltrated all parts of our planet and lives; in fact, plastic has been found in the deepest parts of the ocean to within human blood and lung tissue for the first time ever. While the Big Plastic and Big Oil industries are being investigated on deceptive plastic recycling rates, many other brands and individuals are striving to stop the damage. Brands like Boxed Water™ and Alaska Airlines, who have partnered to remove 1.8 million pounds of plastic annually from in-flight water service. To learn more about Boxed Water™ and its sustainability efforts, visit https://boxedwaterisbetter.com/ or follow them on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. ABOUT BOXED WATER Boxed Water was founded in the belief that sustainability matters with the purpose of changing the way packaged water is shipped, sold and enjoyed. Boxed Water is 92 percent plant-based with their packaging and new plant-based cap. All Boxed Water cartons source paper from trees in well-managed forests – where new trees are continuously planted to replace the ones harvested – and are shipped flat to reduce the number of trucks required for transportation. Boxed Water also fills water close to the source and the consumer to reduce its carbon footprint, and all cartons are 100% recyclable, refillable, and BPA free. Boxed Water is a proud member of 1% For The Planet and partner of the National Forest Foundation and Ocean Blue Project. The simple act of choosing Boxed Water is a statement that sustainability matters. Boxed Water is headquartered in Holland, Michigan with filling locations in Michigan and Utah. Boxed Water is available for purchase from their site - www.boxedwater.com - as well as on Amazon. Socialize with us @BoxedWater. SOURCE Boxed Water Is Better	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boxed-water-and-brand-partners-turn-their-attention-to-venice-beach-ca-to-celebrate-world-oceans-day-2022-301563746.html	2022-06-08T12:00:43	en	0.949334
HONG KONG (AP) -- An online snafu involving China's most popular e-commerce livestreamer and a cake decorated to look like a tank has raised questions among some Chinese over the crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989. The order to the People's Liberation Army soldiers to fire on unarmed civilians is a sensitive subject that has long been heavily censored by the ruling Communist Party. Li Jiaqi, China's most popular e-commerce livestreamer, is known for hawking everything from lipsticks to frying pans on his online show, where watchers can buy items directly at a discount. He rose to popularity in 2018, gaining the nickname “Lipstick King” after he one tried on 380 lipsticks during a seven-hour stream, and for selling 15,000 lipsticks in just five minutes during an online shopping festival. But last Friday, Li's online show, which draws tens of thousands of viewers, was cut short after a woman appeared on camera holding what appears to be a small white cake decorated with wafers and cookies to look like a military tank, according to screenshots posted on social media platforms. The abrupt end left thousands of his fans confused. Li briefly became a trending search term in Chinese social media. The show was on June 3, the eve of the anniversary of the June 4, 1989, crackdown on thousands of students gathered in the vast plaza at the heart of Beijing to demand greater democracy. Hundreds if not thousands of protesters are believed to have died. One of the most famous photographs of the military crackdown, commonly referred to as `Tank Man,' shows a man holding plastic bags standing in front of a line of tanks, appearing to block their approach up Beijing's main east-west thoroughfare, the Avenue of Eternal Peace, or Chang'an Avenue. All such pictures are censored in China. Shortly after his stream was terminated Friday, Li posted on his Weibo platform, similar to Twitter, saying the stream ended early due to a “technical error.” A replay of the stream was also not uploaded. Neither Alibaba nor Li's agency, MeiOne, has responded to requests for comment. His absence has sparked a flurry of speculation among Chinese online, many of whom were born after 1989 and because nearly all mention of the crackdown is censored inside China, don't know much about what happened then. Keywords and phrases linked to the incident are censored. Searches for “Tiananmen June 4” or “Tiananmen 1989” turn up no results on search engines and social media platforms in China. “Who can tell me what happened to Li Jiaqi?” said one user on Weibo. “I can't seem to find any information.” By Monday, Chinese censors had wiped all photos of the tank-shaped cake and any clip of the live-stream from the Chinese internet. Li hasn't appeared on another livestream session since. Those aware of the Tiananmen Square massacre questioned, using cryptic allusions to June 4 to evade censors, if Li was aware of the sensitivity of showing a tank on a show like his. “It has become Li Jiaqi's fault for not knowing about an incident that he is not allowed to know, and now he must prove that he really did not know about an incident that he is unaware of,” commented a Weibo user with the handle MaxWell-2000, pointing out the Catch-22 nature of the situation. The apparent effort to prevent people from seeing the show prompted some people to say they were learning for the first the first time about the Tiananmen crackdown. “I didn't know before, but now I think I know,” said one user on Weibo, where self-censoring posts using vague language to refer to sensitive topics are commonplace to evade censors and prevent account suspensions. The apparent censoring of Li's show has had the contrary effect of drawing more attention to it and to what happened in Tiananmen Square in 1989, said Shaun Rein, founder and managing director of China Market Research Group in Shanghai. “For many Chinese users, taking Li offline at this time could have the opposite effect of bringing attention to an incident that nobody in China usually talks about,” said Rein.	https://www.cp24.com/world/china-s-online-tank-cake-snafu-raises-tiananmen-questions-1.5937657	2022-06-08T12:00:46	en	0.973271
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) announced today that it will be meeting with investors on June 8th and 9th, 2022, in a non-deal roadshow with meetings hosted by JP Morgan and Bank of America. The Company's presentation materials can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.callawaygolf.com. About Callaway Golf Company Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) is an unrivaled tech-enabled modern golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Callaway Golf, Topgolf, Odyssey, OGIO, TravisMathew and Jack Wolfskin. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway manufactures and sells premium golf clubs, golf balls, golf and lifestyle bags, golf and lifestyle apparel and other accessories, and provides world-class golf entertainment experiences through Topgolf, its wholly-owned subsidiary. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com, www.topgolf.com, www.odysseygolf.com, www.OGIO.com, www.travismathew.com, and www.jack-wolfskin.com. Contacts: Brian Lynch Patrick Burke (760) 931-1771 SOURCE Callaway Golf	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/callaway-golf-company-announces-a-non-deal-roadshow-with-jp-morgan-and-bank-of-america-301563757.html	2022-06-08T12:00:49	en	0.872351
Moderna's experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work, the company announced Wednesday. COVID-19 vaccine makers are studying updated boosters that might be offered in the fall to better protect people against future coronavirus surges. Moderna's preliminary study results show people given the combination shot experienced an eight-fold increase in virus-fighting antibodies capable of targeting the omicron mutant, the company announced. Today's COVID-19 vaccines all are based on the original version of the coronavirus. They're still providing strong protection against severe disease, hospitalization and death even after the appearance of the super-contagious omicron variant -- especially if people have had a booster dose. But the virus continues to mutate rapidly in ways that let it evade some of the vaccines' protections and cause milder infections. So U.S. regulators, and the World Health Organization, are considering whether to order a change in the vaccine recipe for a new round of booster shots in the fall -- when cold weather and kids returning to school are expected to drive yet another surge. Key questions: How to make that change without losing the continued strong protection against COVID-19's worst outcomes? And what's the right variant to target? After the huge winter omicron surge, that mutant's genetically distinct siblings now are the main threats, including one that's fueling the current U.S. wave of infections. The Food and Drug Administration has set a meeting in late June for its scientific advisers to debate those questions and evaluate data from vaccine makers' tests of potential new formulas. Pfizer also is studying a combination shot, what scientists call a bivalent vaccine. Moderna said its new study found that a month after the combo shot, recipients harbored higher omicron-fighting antibody levels -- and cross-protection against other prior variants - than the original vaccine triggers. However, antibodies naturally wane so it's not clear how long the protection against infection will last. The study was performed in 437 people, and safety was similar to today's boosters, Moderna said. The results were announced in a press release and haven't undergone scientific review.	https://www.cp24.com/world/moderna-says-new-covid-19-vaccine-shot-tweaked-for-omicron-shows-improved-protection-1.5937679	2022-06-08T12:00:52	en	0.951726
No Admission of Liability or Wrongdoing, Nor Payment GUELPH, ON., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. (jointly "Canadian Solar") announced today that they have reached a settlement agreement with Solaria resolving their pending patent litigation, following the claim construction order by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California adopting the core argument advanced by Canadian Solar, as well as the decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission to grant Canadian Solar's request to review the initial determination of its Administrative Law Judge. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement, Solaria agreed to terminate the Section 337 investigation it initiated at the U.S. International Trade Commission and to dismiss with prejudice the patent infringement claims it asserted against Canadian Solar in the Northern District of California. Canadian Solar agreed to withdraw the inter partes review it filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office challenging a Solaria asserted patent. Neither party admits any liability or wrongdoing, and no payment is required under the settlement. "We are pleased to resolve our dispute with Solaria, and to continue our focus on providing our customers with high quality solar products and exceptional service," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar Inc. No changes to Canadian Solar's product offerings will result from the settlement - Canadian Solar had already discontinued the shingled solar module technology at issue in the litigation several months ago. "Our newest all black modules can achieve significantly higher power output and module efficiency, and this will give our customers even better performance than the previous shingled cell technology they have replaced," said Dr. Qu. Canadian Solar is committed to continuing innovation and to providing a cost-effective source of renewable energy in all the markets it serves around the world. About Canadian Solar Inc. Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, provider of solar energy and battery storage solutions, and developer of utility-scale solar power and battery storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 20 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 71 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built and connected over 6.6 GWp in over 20 countries across the world. Currently, the Company has around 800 MWp of solar projects in operation, 5.3 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 18.5 GWp of projects in pipeline (mid- to early- stage). Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com. Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business, regulatory and economic conditions and the state of the solar and battery storage market and industry; geopolitical tensions and conflicts, including impasses, sanctions and export controls; volatility, uncertainty, delays and disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic; supply chain disruptions; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high-purity silicon; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., China, Brazil and India; changes in effective tax rates; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; changes in corporate responsibility, especially environmental, social and governance ("ESG") requirements; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in or failure to timely adjust average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features that customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange and inflation rate fluctuations; uncertainties related to the CSI Solar carve-out listing; litigation and other risks as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 28, 2022. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law. Canadian Solar Inc. Investor Relations Contacts Isabel Zhang Investor Relations Canadian Solar Inc. [email protected] David Pasquale Global IR Partners Tel: +1-914-337-8801 [email protected] SOURCE Canadian Solar Inc.	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/canadian-solar-settles-patent-litigation-with-solaria-301563800.html	2022-06-08T12:00:55	en	0.937445
It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide. In the U.S., a small box of Kleenex now has 60 tissues; a few months ago, it had 65. Chobani Flips yogurts have shrunk from 5.3 ounces to 4.5 ounces. In the U.K., Nestle slimmed down its Nescafe Azera Americano coffee tins from 100 grams to 90 grams. In India, a bar of Vim dish soap has shrunk from 155 grams to 135 grams. Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it proliferates in times of high inflation as companies grapple with rising costs for ingredients, packaging, labor and transportation. Global consumer price inflation was up an estimated 7% in May, a pace that will likely continue through September, according to S&P Global. “It comes in waves. We happen to be in a tidal wave at the moment because of inflation,” said Edgar Dworsky, a consumer advocate and former assistant attorney general in Massachusetts who has documented shrinkflation on his Consumer World website for decades. Dworsky began noticing smaller boxes in the cereal aisle last fall, and shrinkflation has ballooned from there. He can cite dozens of examples, from Cottonelle Ultra Clean Care toilet paper, which has shrunk from 340 sheets per roll to 312, to Folgers coffee, which downsized its 51-ounce container to 43.5 ounces but still says it will make up to 400 cups. (Folgers says it’s using a new technology that results in lighter-weight beans.) Dworsky said shrinkflation appeals to manufacturers because they know customers will notice price increases but won’t keep track of net weights or small details, like the number of sheets on a roll of toilet paper. Companies can also employ tricks to draw attention away from downsizing, like marking smaller packages with bright new labels that draw shoppers’ eyes. That’s what Fritos did. Bags of Fritos Scoops marked “Party Size” used to be 18 ounces; some are still on sale at a grocery chain in Texas. But almost every other big chain is now advertising “Party Size” Fritos Scoops that are 15.5 ounces — and more expensive. PepsiCo didn't respond when asked about Fritos. But it did acknowledge the shrinking of Gatorade bottles. The company recently began phasing out 32-ounce bottles in favor of 28-ounce ones, which are tapered in the middle to make it easier to hold them. The changeover has been in the works for years and isn't related to the current economic climate, PepsiCo said. But it didn't respond when asked why the 28-ounce version is more expensive. Likewise, Kimberly-Clark — which makes both Cottonelle and Kleenex — didn’t respond to requests for comment on the reduced package sizes. Proctor & Gamble Co. didn’t respond when asked about Pantene Pro-V Curl Perfection conditioner, which downsized from 12 fluid ounces to 10.4 fluid ounces but still costs $3.99. Earth’s Best Organic Sunny Day Snack Bars went from eight bars per box to seven, but the price listed at multiple stores remains $3.69. Hain Celestial Group, the brand’s owner, didn’t respond to an email seeking comment. Some companies are straightforward about the changes. In Japan, snack maker Calbee Inc. announced 10% weight reductions — and 10% price increases — for many of its products in May, including veggie chips and crispy edamame. The company blamed a sharp rise in the cost of raw materials. Domino’s Pizza announced in January it was shrinking the size of its 10-piece chicken wings to eight pieces for the same $7.99 carryout price. Domino’s cited the rising cost of chicken. In India, “down-switching” — another term for shrinkflation — is mostly done in rural areas, where people are poorer and more price sensitive, said Byas Anand, head of corporate communications for Dabur India, a consumer care and food business. In cities, companies simply jack up prices. “My company has been doing it openly for ages,” Anand said. Some customers who have noticed the downsizing are sharing examples on social media. Others say shrinkflation is causing them to change their shopping habits. Alex Aspacher does a lot of the grocery shopping and meal planning for his family of four in Haskins, Ohio. He noticed when the one-pound package of sliced Swiss cheese he used to buy shrank to 12 ounces but kept its $9.99 price tag. Now, he hunts for deals or buys a block of cheese and slices it himself. Aspacher said he knew prices would rise when he started reading about higher wages for grocery workers. But the speed of the change — and the shrinking packages — have surprised him. “I was prepared for it to a degree, but there hasn’t been a limit to it so far,” Aspacher said. “I hope we find that ceiling pretty soon.” Sometimes the trend can reverse. As inflation eases, competition might force manufacturers to lower their prices or reintroduce larger packages. But Dworsky says once a product has gotten smaller, it often stays that way. “Upsizing is kind of rare,” he said. Hitendra Chaturvedi, a professor of supply chain management at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, said he has no doubt many companies are struggling with labor shortages and higher raw material costs. But in some cases, companies’ profits — or sales minus the cost of doing business — are also increasing exponentially, and Chaturvedi finds that troubling. He points to Mondelez International, which took some heat this spring for shrinking the size of its Cadbury Dairy Milk bar in the U.K. without lowering the price. The company’s operating income climbed 21% in 2021, but fell 15% in the first quarter as cost pressures grew. By comparison, PepsiCo’s operating profit climbed 11% in 2021 and 128% in the first quarter. “I’m not saying they’re profiteering, but it smells like it,” Chaturvedi said. “Are we using supply constraints as a weapon to make more money?” __ AP Writers Ashok Sharma in Delhi and Kelvin Chan in London contributed.	https://www.cp24.com/world/no-you-re-not-imagining-it-package-sizes-are-shrinking-1.5937692	2022-06-08T12:00:58	en	0.955696
Leader with Deep Tech, M&A and Business Development Experience to Drive CBC's Next Stage of Growth FRESNO, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit Bureau Connection ("CBC" or "the Company"), a provider of credit report and compliance solutions to automotive dealers, lenders, and other end markets, announced today that David Carner has joined the Company as CEO, effective immediately. CBC is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm. A strategic and transformative business leader with 30+ years of experience in technology, M&A and business development, Mr. Carner was most recently Senior Vice President of Residential Solutions at MRI Real Estate Software, a global provider of property management solutions for residential and commercial clients. During his three-year tenure at MRI, he successfully completed and integrated many global acquisitions. Prior to MRI, Mr. Carner was Senior Vice President of Residential Solutions at First Advantage Corp., a background screening solutions provider. He previously spent more than 20 years at RealPage, a global provider of SaaS products for the rental housing industry, ultimately serving as President of RealPage's Lending Desk. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Pittsburgh, and an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. "Capstreet plans to invest in CBC's growth, both organically and inorganically, and we're pleased to have a new CEO who has a track record of managing business transformation, integrating acquisitions and delivering successful outcomes," said Adrian Guerra, Partner at Capstreet. "We welcome David and are eager to begin working together to implement our strategic plans." "It's an exciting time to join CBC as the industry sees high demand for innovative technology solutions to drive growth and manage compliance," said Mr. Carner. "I look forward to working with CBC leadership and the Capstreet team to take advantage of these opportunities, with a goal to create greater value for stakeholders and better serve our customers." CBC offers credit report and compliance solutions to the automotive and general consumer finance industries across the United States. The Company optimizes and automates the consumer finance qualification process through a fast, easy-to-use, and secure software platform made available to its extensive network of software affiliate partners. CBC's products and solutions place a heavy emphasis on compliance and identity verification to support the credit application and credit report process. Please visit www.creditbureauconnection.com for additional information. Founded in 1990, Capstreet invests in lower middle market software, tech-enabled services, and industrial business services companies. With over 45 platform investments and over 200 add-on acquisitions since inception, Capstreet's investment strategy is focused on utilizing its Capvalue Framework™ to accelerate growth and profitability, and creating long term sustainable businesses. The majority of Capstreet's investments have been with founder- or entrepreneur-owned businesses. For more information, visit the Capstreet website, www.capstreet.com. Contact: Lambert & Co. Jennifer Hurson, 845-507-0571, [email protected] or Caroline Luz, 203-656-2829, [email protected] SOURCE Credit Bureau Connection; Capstreet	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/capstreet-backed-credit-bureau-connection-adds-david-carner-as-ceo-301563696.html	2022-06-08T12:01:01	en	0.945731
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran turned off two surveillance cameras of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog that monitored one of its atomic sites, state television reported Wednesday. The report did not identify the site, but it appeared to be a new pressure technique by Tehran as Western nations seek to censure Iran at a meeting this week of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Iranian state television report described the two cameras as monitoring “OLEM enrichment levels and flowmeters.” That appeared to refer to the IAEA's Online Enrichment Monitors, which watch the enrichment of uranium gas through piping at enrichment facilities. Iran currently is enriching at both its Fordo and Natanz underground nuclear sites. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has so far had extensive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency,” state TV said in its report. “Unfortunately, the agency, without considering this cooperation ... not only did not appreciate this cooperation, but also considered it as a duty of Iran.” Tehran said its civilian nuclear arm, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, monitored the shutdown of the cameras. It said 80% of the existing cameras are IAEA “safeguard” cameras and they will continue to operate as before. The Vienna-based IAEA declined to immediately comment. Iran already has been holding footage from IAEA surveillance cameras since February 2021 as a pressure tactic to restore the atomic accord. Iran and world powers agreed in 2015 to the nuclear deal, which saw Tehran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. In 2018, then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from the accord, raising tensions across the wider Middle East and sparking a series of attacks and incidents. Talks in Vienna over Iran's tattered nuclear deal have been stalled since April. Since the deal's collapse, Iran runs advanced centrifuges and has a rapidly growing stockpile of enriched uranium. Nonproliferation experts warn Iran has enriched enough up to 60% purity - a short technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90% - to make one nuclear weapon if it choose. Iran insists its program is for peaceful purposes, though United Nations experts and Western intelligence agencies say Iran had an organized military nuclear program through 2003. Building a nuclear bomb would still take Iran more time if it pursued a weapon, analysts say, though they warn Tehran's advances make the program more dangerous. Israel has threatened in the past it will carry out a preemptive strike to stop Iran - and already is suspected in a series of recent killings targeting Iranian officials. In a statement Tuesday to the IAEA, France, Germany and the United Kingdom warned the moves taken by Tehran are “further reducing the time Iran would take to break out towards a first nuclear weapon and it is fueling distrust as to Iran's intentions.” “The IAEA has been without crucial access to data on centrifuge and component manufacturing for a year and half now,” the statement warned. “This means that neither the agency, nor the international community, know how many centrifuges Iran has in its inventory, how many were built, and where they may be located.” The countries urged Iran “to stop escalating its nuclear program and to urgently conclude deal that is on the table.” But just before the camera announcement, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran had insisted the country had no secret nuclear activity and accused the West of making a “political move” by trying to censure his country. ”Iran has had maximum cooperation with the IAEA,“ Mohammad Eslami said, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. Gambrell reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.	https://www.cp24.com/world/report-iran-turns-off-2-of-un-nuclear-watchdog-s-cameras-1.5937646	2022-06-08T12:01:04	en	0.969018
CerTest Biotec Uses the BD MAX™ Molecular Diagnostic System Open System Reagent Suite to Develop RT-PCR Detection Kit ZARAGOZA, Spain and FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CerTest Biotec and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a collaboration to develop a molecular diagnostic test for the Monkeypox virus. As part of the collaboration, the assay will leverage the BD MAX™ open system reagent suite to validate the CerTest VIASURE Monkeypox CE/IVD molecular test on the BD MAX™ System. The assay will be available for BD MAX™ users and may help advance understanding of the global spread of the disease. "Enabling labs to rapidly respond to unexpected challenges is the kind of evolving health care situations for which the BD MAX™ open system reagent suite is designed," said Nikos Pavlidis, vice president of Molecular Diagnostics at BD. "Through our collaboration with CerTest and their ability to rapidly transfer assays on the BD MAX™ System, we will enable BD MAX™ System users around the world to access a test for the confirmation of monkeypox." The BD MAX™ System is a fully integrated, automated platform that performs nucleic acid extraction and real-time PCR providing results for up to 24 samples across multiple syndromes in less than three hours. BD offers an extensive menu of tests on the system covering healthcare associated infections, respiratory infections, sexually transmitted infections, gastrointestinal infections, and women's health diagnostics. BD offers a suite of open system reagents for the BD MAX™ System that enables labs to fully automate and streamline their Lab Developed Tests, and BD can partner with customers to develop complementary assays on the system. Nelson Fernandes, Managing Director of CerTest BioTec, added "The strong capabilities of our teams to rapidly develop molecular assays as well our experience working with the BD MAX™ System enables us to accelerate the development of an assay and further build our collaboration with BD." As with all CerTest tests, the Monkeypox PCR Detection Kit for the BD MAX™ System will be offered in a lyophilized format. Accordingly, the test will come in a tube that snaps into the test-specific position on the BD MAX™ ExK™ TNA extraction strip, which is supplied by BD. About CerTest CerTest Biotec is a European company established in 2002 for the development and manufacturing of in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Today, CerTest is a global company structured around 7 business units offering one of the widest portfolios for human In Vitro Diagnostic and Pharma. The company bases its future on a strong technical knowledge and expertise in the detection of human diseases. CerTest last generation laboratories, state-of-the-art technical equipment and skilled professionals are the keys for providing reliable solutions for the medical diagnostic professional. About BD BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics andbecton the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo. BD and BD MAX trademarks are property of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company). VIASURE is a registered trademark of CerTest Biotec, S.L. SOURCE BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/certest-biotec-and-bd-announce-collaboration-on-molecular-diagnostic-test-for-monkeypox-301563444.html	2022-06-08T12:01:07	en	0.895481
Physician-reported treatment patterns suggest that Byooviz could soon be competitive with Genentech's Lucentis, but not likely to displace Regeneron's Eylea EXTON, Pa., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After several years of lackluster reception towards off-label biosimilar, Genentech's Avastin (bevacizumab), ophthalmologists have finally seen the greenlight of a biosimilar that was studied and FDA approved for intravitreal use. Biogen and Samsung Bioepis' Byooviz (ranibizumab biosimilar) has officially launched as of June 2022 and will be available through major distributors starting in July. Data collected from ophthalmologists between April 25th and May 11th in the Q2 update of Spherix's RealTime Dynamix™: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (US) service suggest the response may be mixed. Pre-launch tracking indicates two nearly equal camps of prescribers planning to either trial Byooviz within the first three months post launch or not use the brand at all. However, a pulse survey taken the day following the companies' launch announcement revealed that the forty percent discount over Genentech's branded Lucentis will directly impact the majority of ophthalmologists' willingness to prescribe the biosimilar over Lucentis. Furthermore, the bulk of respondents reported they are at least moderately comfortable prescribing Byooviz to their AMD patients. When queried on where Byooviz patients are likely to originate from, Lucentis stands to lose the most, with off-label Avastin also taking a potential hit. On the other hand, Regeneron's Eylea will likely brace from major impact of Byooviz's entrance. Indeed, ophthalmologists report that more than four times as many patients are anticipated to switch to Byooviz from Lucentis than Eylea, according to the report. Other major AMD market events on the horizon include the continued uptake of Roche/Genentech's Vabysmo and the pending launch of a second ranibizumab biosimilar in the coming months with Coherus Biosciences' CHS-201. Spherix will be tracking the direct impact of the first AMD-approved biosimilar on prescribing patterns via their Launch Dynamix: Byooviz (ranibizumab biosimilar) series. Launch coverage includes monthly studies to gauge aided and unaided awareness, familiarity, patient candidacy, uptake, new patient starts, and much more. In addition to the monthly surveys, the Launch Dynamix™ series includes quarterly deep dives that delve into the details of the launch from both a clinical and commercial perspective and include qualitative interviews. This tracking will continue for 18 months post launch. If Coherus' ranibizumab biosimilar (currently under FDA review) is approved, Spherix will also follow its launch alongside Byooviz. RealTime Dynamix™ is an independent service providing strategic guidance through quarterly or semiannual reports, which include market trending and a fresh infusion of event-driven and variable content with each wave. The reports provide an unbiased view of the competitive landscape within rapidly evolving specialty markets, fueled by robust HCP primary research and our in-house team of experts. Launch Dynamix™ is an independent service providing a monthly benchmarking of newly launched products for the first eighteen months of commercial availability, augmented by a quarterly deep dive into patient types initiated, brand perceptions, promotional activity, and drivers and barriers to uptake. Learn more about our services here. Spherix Global Insights is a hyper-focused market intelligence firm that leverages our own independent data and expertise to provide strategic guidance, so biopharma stakeholders make decisions with confidence. We specialize in select immunology, nephrology, and neurology markets. All company, brand or product names in this document are trademarks of their respective holders. For more information, contact: Chrystal Ferguson, Ophthalmology Insights Director [email protected] www.spherixglobalinsights.com SOURCE Spherix Global Insights	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/changes-afoot-in-us-age-related-macular-degeneration-market-as-prescribers-brace-for-the-launch-of-biogen-and-samsung-bioepis-byooviz-according-to-spherix-global-insights-301563500.html	2022-06-08T12:01:13	en	0.928231
(TSXV: CPER) (OTCQB: CPCPF) VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CopperCorp Resources Inc. (TSXV: CPER) (OTCQB: CPCPF) ("CopperCorp" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received preliminary assay results for a further two drill holes from the Alpine Stellar Zone located in the Company's AMC Project, western Tasmania, Australia. 1. Significant mineralized intercepts include: 2. These results continue to confirm the Company's interpretation of multiple continuous, broad zones of copper mineralization at the Alpine Stellar Zone, defined to date over a strike length of 700m and open and to a vertical depth of 300m and open. 3. These results are also encouraging in further confirming the trend of these mineralized zones towards the yet untested Alpine West target, scheduled to be drilled in the next several months. Including Alpine West the prospective strike length is approximately 2.2km. 4. CopperCorp is now drilling holes to test continuity of the interpreted zones of copper mineralization to depth. Drilling is also planned to step out on these zones along strike. Stephen Swatton, President and CEO of CopperCorp, stated, "Drill confirmation of the continuation of wide zones of copper mineralization in these drill holes is very encouraging and confirms our initial interpretation that the copper rich mineralized system hosted in multiple broad, sub-parallel steeply dipping zones is robust. This bodes well for finding further copper mineralization at Alpine Stellar Zone and other identified targets in the West and North Zones which lie adjacent to Stellar (as reported in the May 11th News release). Further drill results are expected to be released within the next 30 days as the laboratory catches up on the recent backlog of samples submitted for analysis" At the time of reporting, the Company has completed drilling of 13 diamond core holes for a total of 4,387m at the Alpine Stellar zone, with a 13th hole (AP035) now in progress. The drill program comprises confirmation and infill holes designed to confirm historical copper grades, test continuity and extension of mineralization, and provide geological and structural context to the mineralization. New assay results from 2 drill holes AP026 and AP027A have been received and reviewed. Both holes were successful in intersecting significant zones of copper mineralization (Table 2). AP026, representing CopperCorp's western-most hole drilled to date at the Alpine Stellar Zone, intersected variably mineralized chloritic schist and silicified carbonate units with minor massive magnetite-pyrite±chalcopyrite mineralization present over the reported significant assay interval. AP027A, drilled close to the central part of the Alpine Stellar Zone, intersected semi-massive banded and brecciated magnetite-pyrite-siderite±chalcopyrite mineralization from 31.2 to 88.2m massive to semi-massive magnetite-pyrite-carbonate and chloritic volcanics with chalcopyrite as veins and disseminations from 156.0 to 240.9m, and quartzite with disseminated and stringer veinlet chalcopyrite mineralization from 204.9 to 268.4m. Assay results are pending for completed drill holes AP028 through to AP034. The Alpine prospect was discovered by CRA Exploration in the early 1980's after following up an airborne magnetic survey with gridding, ground magnetics, and soil geochemistry followed by two diamond drill holes in 1985. Stellar Resources drilled a further 19 holes between 2006 and 2008. The historical, wide-spaced drilling intersected significant IOCG-style copper mineralization, with significant intercepts including: - AP004: 38.2m @ 0.79% Cu from 57.7m, including 28.2m @ 1.03 % Cu from 58.7m and 41.8m @ 0.3% Cu from 111.0m - AP007: 86.0m @ 0.50% Cu from 62.0m - AP008A: 41.0m @ 0.48% Cu from 29.8m - AP017: 24.7m @ 0.52% Cu from 222.0m Mineralization at Alpine is hosted in intensely deformed and metamorphosed amphibolites, mafic and pelitic schists, graphitic phyllites and carbonates belonging to the Bowry Formation of the Arthur Metamorphic Complex. Copper mineralization is associated with up to three sub-parallel magnetite-hematite-sulphide lenses in strongly silica-siderite altered chlorite schists (see examples in Figures 7 and 8). Mineralization consists mainly of chalcopyrite with lesser covellite and bornite. Additional chalcopyrite-pyrite breccia mineralization is hosted in silica-siderite altered and veined quartzites and schists adjacent to the ironstone lenses. Anomalous levels of cobalt is associated with the copper mineralization, typically averaging 200 to 300ppm Co and locally reaching up to 0.1% Co over short intervals. The mineralization strikes east-northeast and dips steeply to the southeast, forming an interpreted fault-bound boudinage within the highly deformed schists of over 600m in strike length. Drilling completed to date indicates that the thickest part of the Stellar mineralized zone is over 100m in width, thinning to the west and thickening towards an interpreted faulted fold hinge in the east. The deposit remains open down dip and along strike to the west. As previously reported1, results from recent geophysical modelling indicate that the drilled IOCG style mineralization at the Alpine Stellar Zone is defined by coincident gravity and magnetic anomalies (see Figure 1). The model further indicates additional areas of high IOCG prospectivity indicated by coincident, partially coincident, or offset gravity and magnetic anomalies – the Alpine West and Alpine North targets (Figures 2 & 3) which the Company plans to drill test. The AMC Project covers a total of 1,066 km2 along approximately 100 km of strike length and establishes CopperCorp as the dominant owner of prospective ground in the district. The rocks are Neoproterozoic-Cambrian age and comprise a regional-scale metamorphic structural deformation zone that is host to widespread magnetite-sulphide-silicate alteration and mineralization indicative of a large Iron Oxide Copper Gold (IOCG)-style system and includes the Savage River 498 Mt @ 46% DTR magnetite mine (owned by Grange Resources Limited)3 and CopperCorp's Alpine copper prospect. The Alpine prospect is located 30 km northwest of the local mining hub of Zeehan and within 5 km of two large-scale operating wind and hydro-electric energy plants. CopperCorp is a well-financed mineral exploration company with approximately C$8.5M targeting world class copper-gold discoveries in western Tasmania, Australia. The Company is currently undertaking confirmation and infill drilling and ground exploration programs at the Alpine Prospect (our initial target on the larger AMC Project, formerly the Alpine Project) where wide spaced historical drilling delineated IOCG-style mineralization over a 700m strike length. Full information on historical exploration activities and results at the Alpine prospect and AMC Project are included in the Technical Report (NI 43-101) dated 18 April 20212. CopperCorp's diamond core drill holes are drilled at HQ and NQ core diameters using triple tube to maximize recovery. Core recovery is generally good in mineralized zones (95-100%) with poorer recoveries associated with brittle faulting on zone margins. Sample collection is supervised by CopperCorp geological staff. Mineralized zones are marked up for sampling by an experienced geologist. Half core is split by diamond saw on nominal 1.0m sample lengths while respecting geological contacts. Samples are bagged and ticketed prior to delivery by Company personnel to the ALS commercial laboratories in Burnie, Tasmania, for sample preparation. The half core samples are crushed to 80% passing 2mm, riffle split to 500g and then pulverized to pass 75um. Coarse duplicate sampling is conducted every 20 samples to assess variability of the coarse crush. Cu and multi-element assay is by 4-acid digest followed by ICP-MS at ALS laboratories by method ME-ICP61a). Au assay is by 30g fire assay at ALS laboratories by method Au-AA25. Certified reference materials (CRMs), blank and duplicate QAQC samples are included in sample submissions at 20 sample intervals. All QAQC samples were within acceptable limits (2 standard deviations for CRMs, duplicates <5%). Reported significant mineralized intervals in this news release (including for new and historical drillhole intervals) are calculated as down-hole length-weighted intercepts using a 0.1% Cu lower cut-off grade and carry a maximum internal dilution of 4m (except for AP012A which has a maximum internal dilution of 7m). The calculated intervals for historical drill holes may vary from previously reported interval calculations that used a cut-off grade of 0.3% Cu. The 0.1% Cu cut-off grade is considered to appropriately define the boundaries of mineralized zones and provides for more balanced reporting of drilling results during the exploration stage, enabling reporting of both low- and high-grade intercepts. No top-cut grade was applied. True widths of drill hole intercepts are yet to be determined. The Company's disclosure of technical or scientific information related to the Alpine prospect and AMC Project in this news release was reviewed and approved by Sean Westbrook, VP Exploration for the Company. Mr. Westbrook is a Qualified Person as defined under the terms of National Instrument 43-101. This news release also contains information about adjacent properties on which the Company does not have an interest. Information sources regarding the adjacent properties are listed in the References section of this news release. The QP has been unable to verify the information on these adjacent properties and the information is not necessarily indicative to the mineralization on the properties that is the subject of this news release. Additional information about CopperCorp can be found on its website: www.coppercorpinc.com and at www.sedar.com. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: that further drill holes are being planned to infill around zones of higher-grade mineralization; that the continuation of wide zones of mineralization is very encouraging and confirms the Company's initial expectations that the copper rich mineralized system is robust, and that this bodes well for finding further mineralization at Alpine Stellar Zone and other identified targets in the West and North Zones which lie adjacent to Stellar; that further drill results are expected to be released within the next 30 days; the Company's ongoing diamond drilling program from the Alpine prospect Stellar Zone; and other business plans of the Company. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including risks related to: that the Company may experience difficulties in drilling and carrying out related work; the timing and content of upcoming work programs; geological interpretations based on drilling that may change with more detailed information, and other risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE CopperCorp Resources Inc.	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/coppercorp-intersects-intervals-of-54-2m--0-49-cu-and-106-0m--0-31-cu-in-hole-ap027a-at-alpine-starting-34m-down-hole-301563615.html	2022-06-08T12:01:19	en	0.932203
Notabene's Sunrise plan seamlessly facilitates Travel Rule compliant data exchanges across jurisdictions. NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On a mission to enable safe, secure, and private crypto transactions, industry-leading Notabene announced today the launch of a Sunrise Plan to allow Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) counterparties to respond to Travel Rule data transactions for free. From its inception, Notabene has prioritized a pragmatic approach to Travel Rule compliance and aims to help the 32k+ service providers (Source: VASPnet) worldwide comply with the latest AML requirements. The "sunrise period" refers to the period during which the Travel Rule is not in full effect across jurisdictions, which causes variation in stages of implementation across VASPs. During sunrise, many companies are not yet prepared to perform the Travel Rule or have the infrastructure to respond to Travel Rule requests, yet a company is not fully compliant if its counterpart does not respond to outbound transfer requests. Notabene has identified this as a significant issue and launched the Sunrise plan to help their customers' counterparties respond to regulated data transfers, and in turn keep them from losing transaction volume. The Sunrise plan is straightforward to use, with no integration required. "Our customers' success is critical—and they cannot succeed if their counterparties don't have the tools readily available to respond to them. Implementing the Travel Rule comes with novel complexity as it requires ongoing assistance to set up new compliance and operational processes," said Pelle Braendgaard, CEO and Co-Founder of Notabene. "One of our core principles was that if a VASP's counterparty was not ready to be fully compliant, they could at least respond to transactions using our universal protocol switch. This is why we have now launched a free plan for companies to securely and privately respond to Travel Rule data transfers. If they had no solution in place to respond, our customers would not be able to achieve phased compliance by sending the mandated Travel Rule data transfer." Notabene's Sunrise Plan addresses one of the top issues keeping VASPs from adhering to the mandated regulation. The simple, no-integration solution grants access to Notabene's powerful Travel Rule compliance dashboard, allowing Compliance Officers to set up secure automated compliance workflows while benefiting from Notabene's award-winning integrations with blockchain analytics and sanctions screening providers. Users can perform mandated VASP due diligence, respond to unlimited Travel Rule data transfers, and send free transfers up to $10K per month. Notabene's Sunrise Plan solution incorporates Notabene's proprietary protocol switch, connecting users to the broadest number of counterparties worldwide. Today, major crypto exchanges and financial institutions worldwide use Notabene's solution to send and receive Travel Rule data transfers across 210+ exchanges. Notabene has achieved a high level of success with a response rate of over 50%. It's easy UX and tiered secure integration allow customers to respond to incoming Travel Rule transactions within 10 minutes securely. Log into Notabene's VASP & Crypto Company Directory and use the rules engine and bulk action functionalities to manage your transfer flow to sign up for the free Sunrise Plan. Notabene is a reg-tech SaaS solution that turns regulatory compliance into a competitive advantage. Notabene is working to make crypto transactions a part of the everyday economy by providing software, tools, and comprehensive data to manage regulatory and counterparty risks in crypto transactions. Companies leverage our end-to-end FATF Travel Rule solution to identify virtual asset accounts, perform mandated VASP due diligence, and manage global transactions from one dashboard. Trusted by leading exchanges, Luno, Bitso, Crypto.com, and more. Notabene is headquartered in New York with offices in Zug and Santiago de Chile. Download a copy of Notabene's State of Crypto Travel Rule Compliance Report. To learn more, visit http://www.notabene.id. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. Media Contact: Liang Zhao [email protected] 505-720-6933 SOURCE Notabene	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crypto-compliance-solution-provider-notabene-launches-free-sunrise-plan-301563614.html	2022-06-08T12:01:25	en	0.929303
Demand for Diethyl Oxalate Market is projected to register a 4.9% CAGR during the forecast period of 2022 to 2032 - Persistence Market Research NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The global diethyl oxalate market size is anticipated to witness a growth rate of 4.9% from 2022 to 2032. Market growth is attributed to growing demand from pigment & dye and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. Diethyl oxalate is an organic compound with colorless characteristics. It is the dimethyl ester of oxalic acid. Diethyl oxalate is used to make active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), polymers, and intermediates for dyestuffs. It is also used as a solvent to make esters, resins, fragrances, and electronic lacquers. Dyestuffs and solvents are expected to remain key application fields for diethyl oxalate owing to the substantial production of pigments & dyes across the globe. Also, the growing demand for generic and OTC drugs is expected to propel the demand for diethyl oxalate owing to increased consumption of these pharmaceutical drugs in daily lifestyle. Increasing population has resulted in higher demand for food, which is expected to bolster demand for agrochemicals for higher yield, thereby augmenting diethyl oxalate demand in the near future. Request for the sample copy of report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/25387 Key Takeaways from Market Study - The global market for diethyl oxalate is estimated to reach a value of US$ 165,685.8 Th by the end of 2032. - The liquid segment is estimated to witness a CAGR of 4.8 during the assessment period of 2022-2032. - Dyestuffs are estimated to remain a key application of diethyl oxalate, and the segment is expected to witness a growth rate of 5.7% over the forecast period. - North America is anticipated to create an incremental dollar opportunity of US$ 10,700.1 Th during the forecast period. - By end-use industry, the plastics & polymers segment is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 5% over the decade. Get customized report as per requirement: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/request-customization/25387 "Key market participants are investing a fair share of their revenue in research & development to investigate new applications of diethyl oxalate, as the market is still in its early developmental stage," says a Persistence Market Research analyst. Competitive Landscape The global diethyl oxalate market has been identified as a fragmented space owing to a large number of players across the world. Key players are investing a significant portion of their revenue in R&D to investigate new diethyl oxalate applications. The market is currently in a state of stagnation, with no key activities such as expansions, acquisitions, or collaborations being observed. The market is still in its early stages and has not yet reached the point where mass commercialization is feasible. There are several potential applications for this chemical, but low consumer/end-user awareness and the availability of substitutes are significant barriers that must be overcome before its widespread use. Despite these obstacles, there is a lot of potential for this chemical to have a big impact in the future. Get full access of report: https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/checkout/25387 Conclusion Due to increased demand from various end-use industries such as plastics and polymers, pharmaceuticals, pigments and dyes, and many others, the market is projected to expand at a healthy rate, particularly in East Asia and South Asia Pacific. In terms of customer base, innovation, and geopolitical conditions, East Asia and South Asia Pacific are vastly different. Due to the sheer growing end-use sectors, the diethyl oxalate markets in India, China, and ASEAN countries are expected to gain traction soon. More Valuable Insights Available Persistence Market Research, a research and consulting firm, has published a new market research report on the global diethyl oxalate market that contains an industry analysis of 2017–2021 and an opportunity assessment for 2022–2032. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the market through different segments, namely, product form, application, end-use industry, and region. The report also provides supply and demand trends along with an overview of the parent market. Related Reports: - Diethylene Glycol (DEG) Market - Diethyl Acetoacetamide Market - EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) Market - Hot Melt Adhesives Market - Trimethylolethane Market - Ethyl Carbamate Market - Methyl Salicylate Market - Hot Melt Adhesives Market About Persistence Market Research: Persistence Market Research (PMR), as a 3rd-party research organization, does operate through an exclusive amalgamation of market research and data analytics for helping businesses ride high, irrespective of the turbulence faced on the account of financial/natural crunches. Overview: Persistence Market Research is always way ahead of its time. In other words, it tables market solutions by stepping into the companies'/clients' shoes much before they themselves have a sneak pick into the market. The pro-active approach followed by experts at Persistence Market Research helps companies/clients lay their hands on techno-commercial insights beforehand, so that the subsequent course of action could be simplified on their part. Contact Rajendra Singh Persistence Market Research U.S. Sales Office: 305 Broadway, 7th Floor New York City, NY 10007 +1-646-568-7751 United States USA - Canada Toll-Free: 800-961-0353 Email: [email protected] SOURCE Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd.	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/demand-for-diethyl-oxalate-market-is-projected-to-register-a-4-9-cagr-during-the-forecast-period-of-2022-to-2032--persistence-market-research-301563868.html	2022-06-08T12:01:31	en	0.935212
ASHLAND — A weekend of camping typically only involves chocolate if one is making s’mores by the campfire or packing a chocolate-laced trail mix along on a hike. Crazy Horse Campground near Ashland is going one better, playing host for a Chocolate Lovers Weekend that starts Friday evening, though most activities are planned for Saturday. “We have a chocolate pudding slip-n-slide that goes on, a chocolate pudding-eating contest,” said Heather Egolf, who with her husband, Andy, owns the campground. “All the activities this weekend are focused on chocolate.” The pudding-eating contest will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, while the slip-n-slide will be open starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. “We put a 50-foot roll of plastic down our big hillside and cover it in chocolate pudding,” Egolf said. “The kids play on it for about three hours.” The campground also has shower houses on both the tent and recreational vehicle sides of the property, for ease of cleanup afterward, she said. “We also have a swimming beach and a lot of the kids will just run down there and wash it off,” she said. Saturday’s schedule will wrap up with a session on making chocolate slime at 4 p.m. and candy bar bingo at 7 p.m. “It’s one of our more popular weekends,” Egolf said, noting the campground is more than half-booked for the weekend. “It draws a lot of people in. Campground guests won’t have to worry about competition for the chocolate from Egolf. “I actually don’t like chocolate,” she said. “But we’ve found that the kids love it.” Crazy Horse has other weekend events going on throughout the camping season, including live music some nights and other themed activities, including a prom at the end of June. Guests can dress up and dance to music provided by a DJ, Egolf said. “That was one requested by one of our campers,” she said. “We’re gonna give it a shot and see what happens. There’s also a “Leave the Kids at Home” weekend in mid-July, a barbecue weekend in late July and birthday party weekend in early August.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Beyond-s-mores-Campground-pours-on-chocolate-17225760.php	2022-06-08T12:01:36	en	0.970131
An independent group that monitors COVID-19 community levels says the risk has increased in two west-central Illinois counties. COVID Act Now, a non-profit organization that provides local-level analysis of the virus, uses criteria similar to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but updates levels at the start of each week; the CDC updates risk status later in the week. According to COVID Act Now, Brown and Cass counties now are at high risk level. It uses a three-tier ranking that goes from low to medium to high. In Brown County, the change was made because there have been 18 new reported cases during the past week, excluding at-home positive tests. That gives the county a rate of 278 cases per 100,000 people, up from 78.3 at the end of May. Cass County's per-100,000 case rate was 491.9 as of Monday, according to COVID Act Now. It was at 156.4 on May 31. Scott and Schuyler counties were raised to medium risk levels, with Scott County's case rate going from 87.5 on May 31 to 277.7 on Monday. Schuyler County's case rate actually has declined, going from 177.3 on May 31 to 103.4 by Monday. Officially, the Illinois Department of Public Health uses CDC assessments of county coronavirus transmission risks. Nineteen Illinois counties are at the highest community-transmission level, according to the state health department. Sangamon and Menard counties in west-central Illinois are among those. Health officials urge those in high community-level areas to wear masks indoors in public, regardless of vaccination status. For those who have a compromised immune system or who are at greater risk for severe disease, it is recommended that non-essential activities that could lead to exposure be avoided. Thirty-one counties — including Cass, Morgan, Schuyler and Jersey — are at the medium community level, according to the CDC. At medium level, officials recommend the elderly and those with health issues wear a mask indoors when in public places and make sure they are vaccinated and have received a booster shot.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/COVID-monitoring-group-says-Brown-Cass-community-17225458.php	2022-06-08T12:01:39	en	0.973706
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate CARROLLTON — When setting goals, it’s best to aim high. It would be difficult for Madelyn Coats to have better aim after Saturday when she hit 100 targets out of 100 in a championship performance at the Illinois State High School Clay Target League’s state tournament in Bunker Hill. Coats, who just finished her freshman year at Routt Catholic High School, has been excelling in trap shooting, said Colleen Doyle, development and enrollment director at Routt. The outing was a career best for Coats, who tied for overall high-shooter honors with five other competitors. It gives her a strong boost into the national tournament, where she will compete July 9 in Mason, Michigan. “I had a feeling I would do well,” said Coats, the 15-year-old daughter of Jason and Beth Coats of Carrolton. “I’d been doing well all year.” Coats competed under the banner of Franklin-Waverly High School, which entered the contest as the South County Vipers. Several shooters from other schools were able to get an opportunity to shoot with the Vipers. Doyle said coach David Pence has been great to bring Coats into the group. Under his tutelage, Doyle said, “she has been doing fantastic.” Coats won an overall first-place medal as well as winning the varsity girls competition. She also honored for a second-place finish among females in the seasonal awards and won the seasonal award for South County’s conference. Two of her teammates, Hank Rhodes and Ben Warwick, both of Auburn, won first-place medals Saturday, as did Caleb Gourley, who was competing for Carrolton High School. Coats has been shooting for five years. Her first exposure to trap shooting was not exactly positive. It came when she had to tag along with her family while her older brother competed for a team in Carlinville. “I hated it,” Coats said, “but I became friends with a girl who shot with my brother, and I figured, ‘why not?’” The secret to her success may be in the way she deals with pressure. Two girls stayed around to watch Coats shoot – one had shot 98 targets and the other 99 – but Coats’ session was delayed because of problems with the trap house. While waiting for her turn to shoot, Coats took a nap. “My mom wondered what those girls thought while they were watching me take a nap before I shot. But I knew I had already won some awards, so I could just relax and shoot,” Coats said. The Illinois State High School Clay Target League’s state tournament featured more than 734 athletes from 50 teams. This spring, 1,374 student athletes representing 74 high school teams across the state of Illinois participated in the Illinois State High School Clay Target League. The league is a part of the USA Clay Target League, which offers high school and college programs in 34 states. The league’s priorities are safety, fun and marksmanship, said the league’s Drew Tri, marketing specialist for USA High School Clay Target League, based in Eagan, Minnesota. Each athlete must complete firearm safety certification before participation. Gun sports had a long history in Illinois high schools. Many schools had target shooting teams associated with ROTC programs, but high school sports historian Robert Pruter, in a book, “The Routledge History of American Sport,” said the Vietnam War cut into their popularity, and the Columbine school massacre in 1999 finished off most of them. Three schools in Minnesota formed a clay shooting league in 2008 and it gained popularity quickly. The number of teams doubled each year for five years, and soon the sport extended beyond Minnesota. The schools now compete under the leadership of the USA Clay Target League, which is independent of state high school associations. The Illinois league was formed in 2016.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Coats-hits-the-mark-earns-trip-to-nationals-17223322.php	2022-06-08T12:01:41	en	0.982658
DUBLIN, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Digital Classroom Global Market Report 2022, By Product, By Application" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global digital classroom market. This report focuses on digital classroom market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the digital classroom market which will be shaping and changing our lives over the next ten years and beyond, including the markets response to the challenge of the global pandemic. 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What forces will shape the market going forward? The digital classroom market global report answers all these questions and many more. The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider digital classroom market, and compares it with other markets. - The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market - The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, the influence of the COVID-19 virus and forecasting its growth - Market segmentations break down market into sub markets - The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. - It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets - Competitive landscape gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified - The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers - The digital classroom market section of the report gives context. It compares the digital classroom market with other segments of the digital classroom market by size and growth, historic and forecast. - It analyses GDP proportion, expenditure per capita digital classroom indicators comparison Major players in the digital classroom market are Jenzabar, Discovery Education, Ellucian.com, Dell Inc, Blackboard Inc., Pearson education inc, DreamBox Learning, Oracle Corporation, Educomp Solutions, Smart Technologies Inc, Panasonic Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Echo360, Inc., McGraw Hill Education, SABA Education, SABA Education, and Hitachi The global digital classroom market is expected to decline from $125.17 billion in 2021 to $147.84 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.12%. The change in growth trend is mainly due to the companies stabilizing their output after catering to the demand that grew exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The market is expected to reach $282.8 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 17.6%. The digital classroom market consists of sales of digital classroom equipment and related product by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used for transforming a physical classroom extends into a digital space. The digital classroom is a smart classroom, fully incorporated with digital electronics devices and applications which enhance the learning process and deepen the understanding of particular topics with audio, video, and VR & simulations. The main product types in digital classrooms include digital classroom hardware, digital classroom content, and digital classroom software. The digital classroom hardware market consists of sales of digital classroom hardware and tools by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used to set up the digital space. Hardware is a collective term used to describe any of the physical components of a digital computer which consists of written, machine-readable instructions or programs that tell physical components to execute the instructions. The digital classroom content market consists of sales of digital academic and non-academic learning materials by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used by teachers or students for making assignments, learning new things, and generating a pool of knowledge. Digital content is information available for distribution on electronic media such as an e-book or as downloadable content. Digital contents are available in many forms including text, audio, and videos files, graphics, animations, and images. The digital classroom software market consists of sales of software by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) which is used for making computer-based teaching scenarios. Software refers to computer application programs that allow a user the flexibility to manipulate and control many aspects of digital media files whose components are audio, photographs, and video. The digital classroom components include both solutions and services. The main application of digital classrooms includes Kindergarten - 12th grade and higher education. North America was the largest region in the Global market in 2021. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. Strong internet penetration is expected to propel the growth of the digital classroom market. Internet penetration is defined as the number of internet users having access to the internet and that is measured by the number of users in a country. Access to the internet is fundamental to achieving the vision of a Digital classroom. Teachers and students mainly prefer online sources for gathering information on a topic and assignments. The potential of the Internet offers individual learners increase freedom from the physical limitations of the real world. For instance, according to the American Community Survey 2019, 95% of 3-18-year-olds had home internet access for their study. Hereby internet is the main driver for the growth of the digital educational systems and digital classroom market. Therefore, internet penetration drives the digital classroom market. Cloud-based learning is a key trend gaining popularity in the digital classroom market. Could-based learning has massively transformed the education system globally. Cloud-based learning is online learning that takes place on the cloud and provides a more convenient way of learning opportunities. Many companies operating in the digital classroom market are adopting cloud-based technologies as they have advantages such as improved administration, access to Information, online education courses, secure data storage. Examples of cloud-based technology and tools available for learning in recent times are Angular 5, Angular 6 Frameworks, Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Platform. For instance, Jenzabar, Educomp, Ellucian, Google, and Microsoft are the companies operating in the digital classroom market and adopting cloud-based technology for e-learning. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Digital Classroom Market Characteristics 3. Digital Classroom Market Trends And Strategies 4. Impact Of COVID-19 On Digital Classroom 5. Digital Classroom Market Size And Growth 5.1. Global Digital Classroom Historic Market, 2016-2021, $ Billion 5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market 5.1.2. Restraints On The Market 5.2. Global Digital Classroom Forecast Market, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion 5.2.1. Drivers Of The Market 5.2.2. Restraints On the Market 6. Digital Classroom Market Segmentation 6.1. Global Digital Classroom Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion - Solutions - Services 6.2. Global Digital Classroom Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion - Digital Classroom Hardware - Digital Classroom Content - Digital Classroom Software 6.3. Global Digital Classroom Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion - K-12 - Higher Education 7. Digital Classroom Market Regional And Country Analysis 7.1. Global Digital Classroom Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion 7.2. Global Digital Classroom Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/5oaeyr Media Contact: Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager [email protected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 SOURCE Research and Markets	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/digital-classroom-global-market-report-2022-301563879.html	2022-06-08T12:01:43	en	0.911091
Liana Hamm has been awarded the 2021 Elijah Watt Sells Award from the American Institue of CPAs. To earn this award, a CPA candidate must obtain a cumulative average score above 95.5 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections on the first attempt, and have completed testing in 2021. More than 72,000 people sat for the CPA Exam in 2021, with 57 candidates meeting the criteria to receive the award. Hamm graduated summa cum laude in 2020 from Rice University in Texas, earning a bachelor's degree. A year later, she earned her master's degree in accounting. She is employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Houston. Hamm is the daughter of Janet Hamm of Jacksonville and the granddaughter of the late Bob and Betty Hamm of Jacksonville.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Hamm-receives-Elijah-Watt-Sells-Award-17224801.php	2022-06-08T12:01:47	en	0.950954
- 32.4% increase in diluted net earnings per share to $0.49 - 20.9% increase in EBITDA(1) to $300.0 million - Sales growth of 12.4% and comparable store sales(1) growth of 7.3% - Publication of Climate Strategy and 2022 ESG Update, including first-generation intensity reduction target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions MONTREAL, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Dollarama Inc. (TSX: DOL) ("Dollarama" or the "Corporation") today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended May 1, 2022. - Sales increased by 12.4% to $1,072.9 million - Comparable store sales(1) grew 7.3% - EBITDA(1) increased by 20.9% to $300.0 million, or 28.0% of sales, compared to 26.0% of sales - Operating income increased by 24.4% to $220.0 million, or 20.5% of sales, compared to 18.5% of sales - Diluted net earnings per share increased by 32.4% to $0.49, compared to $0.37 - 10 net new stores opened, compared to 12 net new stores - 1,444,803 common shares repurchased for cancellation for $107.3 million "With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions across Canada early in the quarter, we were pleased to see a double-digit increase in customer traffic, coupled with strong demand for our affordable, everyday consumables and seasonal goods. Our strong performance across key metrics in the first quarter reflects the relevance of our business model and positive consumer response to our value proposition in a high-inflation environment," said Neil Rossy, President and CEO. "Mindful of the challenging environment in which we are operating, we will continue to rely on the levers at our disposal to mitigate ongoing supply chain and cost pressures, while providing consumers with the best relative value on the market," he added. "I am also pleased with our continued progress over the last year on the ESG front, including the publication of our climate strategy and roadmap. We approach our sustainability commitments as a journey on which we must continuously set the bar higher. We also believe in setting measurable and achievable goals, that consider our business and operations, the unique role we play in the lives of Canadian consumers, and the expectations of our stakeholders," concluded Mr. Rossy. All comparative figures that follow are for the first quarter ended May 1, 2022, compared to the first quarter ended May 2, 2021. All financial information presented in this press release has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada ("GAAP") as set out in the CPA Canada Handbook – Accounting under Part I, which incorporates International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). For a full explanation of the Corporation's use of non-GAAP and other financial measures, please refer to the section entitled "Selected Consolidated Financial Information" of this press release, under the heading "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures". All references to "Fiscal 2022" are to the Corporation's fiscal year ended January 30, 2022, and to "Fiscal 2023" are to the Corporation's fiscal year ending January 29, 2023. Sales for the first quarter of Fiscal 2023 increased by 12.4% to $1,072.9 million, compared to $954.2 million for the first quarter of Fiscal 2022. This increase was driven by growth in the total number of stores over the past 12 months (from 1,368 stores on May 2, 2021, to 1,431 stores on May 1, 2022) and in comparable store sales. Comparable store sales for the first quarter of Fiscal 2023 increased by 7.3%, over and above 5.8% growth in the first quarter of Fiscal 2022 and consisted of a 14.4% increase in the number of transactions and a 6.2% decrease in average transaction size, reflecting a reversal in consumer shopping patterns compared to the prior year comparable period. The increase in comparable store sales is attributable to good seasonal performance and higher sales of consumables resulting in increased customer traffic across the store network year over year, whereas the same quarter last year was marked by a ban, effective April 8, 2021 and lifted after quarter-end on June 11, 2021, on the sale of non-essential goods in Ontario, where approximately 40% of the Corporation's stores are located. EBITDA totalled $300.0 million, or 28.0% of sales, for the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, compared to $248.2 million, or 26.0% of sales, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2022. The increase in EBITDA reflects a solid gross margin and strong SG&A performance. Gross margin was 42.1% of sales in the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, compared to 42.3% of sales in the first quarter of Fiscal 2022. Gross margin was slightly lower this quarter due to a change in the sales mix, with stronger sales of consumables, partially offset by lower logistic costs. General, administrative and store operating expenses ("SG&A") for the first quarter of Fiscal 2023 increased by only 1.2% to $160.6 million, compared to $158.7 million for the first quarter of Fiscal 2022. SG&A represented 15.0% of sales, compared to 16.6% of sales for the first quarter of Fiscal 2022. This improvement is primarily attributed to the fact that incremental direct costs related to COVID-19 measures for the first quarter of Fiscal 2023 were only $1.6 million, representing a 15 basis-point impact, compared to $18.3 million, representing a 190 basis-point impact, in the same period last year. The Corporation's 50.1% share of Dollarcity's net earnings for the period from January 1, 2022, to March 31, 2022, was $8.7 million, compared to $3.4 million for the same period last year, reflecting a strong financial and operational performance by Dollarcity. The Corporation's investment in Dollarcity is accounted for as a joint arrangement using the equity method. Financing costs increased by $2.3 million, from $22.1 million for the first quarter of Fiscal 2022 to $24.4 million for the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, mainly due to slightly higher average borrowings. Net earnings were $145.5 million, or $0.49 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, compared to $113.6 million, or $0.37 per diluted common share, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2022. Net earnings improved due to higher sales, and a higher equity pick-up from Dollarcity's net earnings, partially offset by a slightly lower gross margin. During its first quarter ended March 31, 2022, Dollarcity opened 8 net new stores, compared to 15 net new stores in the same period last year. As at March 31, 2022, Dollarcity had a total of 358 stores, with 210 locations in Colombia, 78 in Guatemala, 60 in El Salvador and 10 in Peru. This compares to a total of 350 stores as at December 31, 2021. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, 1,444,803 common shares were repurchased for cancellation under the Corporation's normal course issuer bid, for a total cash consideration of $107.3 million, at a weighted average price of $74.29 per share. As at May 1, 2022, the Corporation's adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.74 times. On June 8, 2022, the Corporation announced that its Board of Directors had approved a quarterly cash dividend for holders of common shares of $0.0553 per common share. This dividend is payable on August 5, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2022. The dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for Canadian tax purposes. As part of its sustainability commitments, Dollarama today published its Climate Strategy and 2022 ESG Update. This latest report includes Dollarama's first Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity reduction target of 25% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, on a square footage basis. Dollarama also reiterated its commitment to pursue further alignment with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). In addition, Dollarama provides annual progress updates and additional information across select material topics ranging from diversity and inclusion to responsible sourcing. It also published an updated annual Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Index. Intended for all stakeholders and to be read in conjunction with regulatory filings, Dollarama's Climate Strategy and 2022 ESG Update is available for download in the Sustainability section of its corporate website. Certain statements in this press release about our current and future plans, expectations and intentions, results, levels of activity, performance, goals or achievements or any other future events or developments constitute forward-looking statements. The words "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to management and on estimates and assumptions made by management regarding, among other things, general economic and geopolitical conditions and the competitive environment within the retail industry in Canada and in Latin America, in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that are believed to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. However, there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Many factors could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including the factors which are outlined in the management's discussion and analysis for the first quarter of Fiscal 2023 and discussed in greater detail in the "Risks and Uncertainties" section of the Corporation's annual management's discussion and analysis for Fiscal 2022, both available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Corporation's website at www.dollarama.com. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Corporation or Dollarcity; however, they should be considered carefully. The purpose of the forward-looking statements is to provide the reader with a description of management's expectations regarding the Corporation's and Dollarcity's financial performance and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements made herein. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as at June 8, 2022 and management has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Dollarama will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders today, June 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (ET). The meeting will be conducted online only, via live audio webcast. All shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 14, 2022, regardless of geographic location, will be able to listen to the live audio webcast and submit questions. However, only registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders (including non-registered shareholders who have duly appointed themselves as proxyholder) will be able to vote at the meeting. Dollarama will also hold a conference call to discuss its Fiscal 2023 first quarter results today, June 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Financial analysts are invited to ask questions during the call. Other interested parties may participate in the call on a listen-only basis. Both live audio webcasts are accessible through Dollarama's website at https://www.dollarama.com/en-CA/corp/events-presentations. Dollarama is a recognized Canadian value retailer offering a broad assortment of consumable products, general merchandise and seasonal items both in-store and online. Our 1,431 locations across Canada provide customers with compelling value in convenient locations, including metropolitan areas, mid-sized cities and small towns. Select products are also available, by the full case only, through our online store at www.dollarama.com. Our quality merchandise is sold at select fixed price points up to $5.00. Dollarama also owns a 50.1% interest in Dollarcity, a growing Latin American value retailer. Dollarcity offers a broad assortment of consumable products, general merchandise and seasonal items at select, fixed price points up to US$4.00 (or the equivalent in local currency) in 358 conveniently located stores in El Salvador, Guatemala, Colombia and Peru. The Corporation prepares its financial information in accordance with GAAP. We have included non-GAAP and other financial measures to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating and financial performance. We believe that those measures are important supplemental metrics of operating and financial performance because they eliminate items that have less bearing on our operating and financial performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures. We also believe that securities analysts, investors and other interested parties frequently use non-GAAP and other financial measures in the evaluation of issuers. Our management also uses non-GAAP and other financial measures in order to facilitate operating and financial performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual budgets, and to assess our ability to meet our future debt service, capital expenditure and working capital requirements. The below-described non-GAAP and other financial measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and should be considered as a supplement to, not a substitute for, or superior to, the comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. EBITDA EBITDA represents operating income plus depreciation and amortization and includes the Corporation's share of net earnings of its equity-accounted investment. Total debt Total debt represents the sum of long-term debt (including accrued interest and fair value hedge – basis adjustment), short-term borrowings under the US commercial paper program and other bank indebtedness (if any). Net debt Net debt represents total debt minus cash. Adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio Adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio is a ratio calculated using adjusted net debt over consolidated EBITDA for the last twelve months. EBITDA margin EBITDA margin represents EBITDA divided by sales. SOURCE Dollarama Inc.	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dollarama-reports-fiscal-2023-first-quarter-results-301563558.html	2022-06-08T12:01:50	en	0.949963
Lakin Kluge of Jacksonville is among more than 145 students who have graduated from Huntingdon College in Alabama. Kluge received a bachelor's degree in psychology.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Kluge-graduates-from-Huntingdon-College-17225081.php	2022-06-08T12:01:53	en	0.976523
MEDFORD, Ore., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driveway, LAD's convenient and transparent way for consumers to shop, finance, and sell vehicles online, achieved a monthly volume milestone of 1,050 shop transactions in May. Driveway's monthly shop and sell transactions of 4,300 represents an over 51,000 transaction annual run-rate, considerably ahead of the 40,000 transactions originally targeted for 2022. Driveway continues to deploy new functionality to innovate and enhance the consumer experience and expand LAD's reach, exceeding two million unique visitors in May. "We are excited to report that Driveway reached the important 1,000 monthly unit shop milestone significantly faster than other used only e-retailers," said Bryan DeBoer, President and CEO of Lithia & Driveway. "Our Driveway Care Centers are performing exceptionally, and at two million plus visitors, we now have the top of funnel volume to reach our 2023 transaction expectations and are on our pathway to profitability in 2024." LAD is a growth company focused on profitably consolidating the largest retail sector in North America through providing personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire. Sites www.lithia.com www.investors.lithiadriveway.com www.lithiacareers.com www.driveway.com www.greencars.com www.drivewayfinancecorp.com Lithia & Driveway on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LithiaMotors https://www.facebook.com/DrivewayHQ Lithia & Driveway on Twitter https://twitter.com/lithiamotors https://twitter.com/DrivewayHQ https://twitter.com/GreenCarsHQ SOURCE Lithia Motors, Inc.	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/driveway-eclipses-key-monthly-transaction-and-unique-visitor-milestones-301563751.html	2022-06-08T12:01:56	en	0.893732
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking for help finding Alexis Williams-Altgiblers, a 16-year-old Quincy girl who has been missing since Jan. 16. Williams-Altgilbers is a white female standing 5 foot 4 and weighing 150 pounds. She has brown eyes and blond hair. Anyone having information on her whereabouts can call the center at 1-800-843-5678 or Quincy police at 217-222-9360.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Missing-16-year-old-female-reported-from-Quincy-17225378.php	2022-06-08T12:01:56	en	0.896981
NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "E-learning Market In The UK by Product (Packaged content and Solutions) and End-user (K-12, Higher education, and Corporate) - Forecast and Analysis 2022-2026" report has been added to Technavio's offering. With ISO 9001:2015 certification, Technavio is proudly partnering with more than 100 Fortune 500 companies for over 16 years. The e-learning market share in the UK is expected to increase to USD 11.57 billion from 2021 to 2026, and the market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 15.27% as per the latest market report by Technavio. The e-learning market share growth in the UK by the packaged content segment will be significant for revenue generation. The packaged content segment comprises e-books, simulations, and various videos for e-learning. Vendors provide customized learning materials based on the end-users requirements. Institutions and organizations increasingly prefer packaged content over traditional printed textbooks because of the cost benefits and better access to a wider range of learning materials in any discipline. Such benefits of packaged content will drive the UK e-learning market growth during the forecast period. To know about the contribution of each segment - Download a sample now! The e-learning market in the UK report is segmented by Product (Packaged content and Solutions) and End-user (K-12, Higher education, and Corporate). Technavioreport provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the e-learning market size in the UK and actionable market insights on each segment. - Market Driver - The learning process enhancements in the academic sector are the key driver supporting the UK e-learning market growth. Digital learning tools like e-learning solutions and systems are enabling personalized learning for students, thereby boosting their engagement and skills. Educational technology solutions are becoming popular among higher education institutions to provide a digital platform for documenting and tracking the delivery of online education and training. Different types of assessment methods in educational institutions have been introduced, and the student-centric learning model has gained wider recognition and adoption. As a result, developments such as the personalization of learning processes and adaptive learning have gained momentum. E-learning has allowed students to pursue courses beyond the traditional curriculum requirements as e-learning courses offer a flexible way of learning numerous subjects. Students can pursue the required courses according to their timeline. The flexible timeline of e-learning courses provides learners with instant access to course materials as per their requirements. Such factors will escalate UK e-learning market growth during the forecast period. - Market Challenges - Rising in-house content development is one of the factors challenging the UK e-learning market growth. Schools and universities are continuously looking forward to creating powerful digital learning experiences for their students, which help to evaluate student engagement, track results, and obtain feedback. In-house content developers create a few courses along with instructors, add plenty of images and videos, and modify them according to learner engagement and feedback. E-learning authoring tools can link courseware to Google analytics to receive data about learners and how they access and use courses. The tools can also export course content to e-learning standards, such as the Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) and the Tin Can application program interface (API). Thus, the increase in the development of in-house course content is expected to affect the e-learning market in the UK during the forecast period. To learn about additional key drivers, trends, and challenges -. Read our Sample Report right now! The e-learning market in the UK is fragmented and the vendors are deploying growth strategies such as focusing on quality and reliability to compete in the market. The report analyzes the market's competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including: - Adobe Inc. - City and Guilds Group - Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. - D2L Corp. - Day One Technologies Ltd. - John Wiley and Sons Inc. - JPMorgan Chase and Co. - McGraw Hill - SAP SE - Skillsoft Ltd. - First Media Solutions Ltd. - Learning Pool - Learning Technologies Group Plc - Looop Online Ltd. - Sponge Group Holdings Ltd. - Thoma Bravo LP - Totara Learning Solutions Ltd. - Virtual College Ltd. - Walkgrove Ltd. - WillowDNA - To gain access to more vendor profiles with their key offerings available with Technavio, Click Here The competitive scenario provided in the E-learning Market in the UK report analyzes, evaluates, and positions companies based on various performance indicators. Some of the factors considered for this analysis include the financial performance of companies over the past few years, growth strategies, product innovations, new product launches, investments, growth in market share, etc. Don't wait, Make a strategic approach & boost your business goals with our E-learning Market in the UK Forecast Report - Buy Now! - The education market share in UAE is expected to increase to USD 718 million by 2026, at a progressing CAGR of 5.03%. Download a sample now! - The online language learning market share is expected to increase to USD 29.96 billion from 2021 to 2026, at a progressing CAGR of 18.77%. Download a sample now! 1 Executive Summary - 1.1 Market overview - Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview - Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview - Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Country Market Characteristics - Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product - Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by End-user - Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning 2 Market Landscape - 2.1 Market ecosystem - Exhibit 07: Parent market - Exhibit 08: Market Characteristics 3 Market Sizing - 3.1 Market definition - Exhibit 09: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition - 3.2 Market segment analysis - Exhibit 10: Market segments - 3.3 Market size 2021 - 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2021-2026 - Exhibit 11: Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 12: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 13: Chart on UK: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - Exhibit 14: Data Table on UK: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) 4 Five Forces Analysis - 4.1 Five forces summary - Exhibit 15: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2021 and 2026 - 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers - Exhibit 16: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2021 and 2026 - 4.3 Bargaining power of suppliers - Exhibit 17: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026 - 4.4 Threat of new entrants - Exhibit 18: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026 - 4.5 Threat of substitutes - Exhibit 19: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026 - 4.6 Threat of rivalry - Exhibit 20: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026 - 4.7 Market condition - Exhibit 21: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2021 and 2026 5 Market Segmentation by Product - 5.1 Market segments - Exhibit 22: Chart on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%) - Exhibit 23: Data Table on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%) - 5.2 Comparison by Product - Exhibit 24: Chart on Comparison by Product - Exhibit 25: Data Table on Comparison by Product - 5.3 Packaged content - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 - Exhibit 26: Chart on Packaged content - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 27: Data Table on Packaged content - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 28: Chart on Packaged content - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - Exhibit 29: Data Table on Packaged content - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - 5.4 Solutions - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 - Exhibit 30: Chart on Solutions - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 31: Data Table on Solutions - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 32: Chart on Solutions - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - Exhibit 33: Data Table on Solutions - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - 5.5 Market opportunity by Product - Exhibit 34: Market opportunity by Product ($ million) 6 Market Segmentation by End-user - 6.1 Market segments - Exhibit 35: Chart on End-user - Market share 2021-2026 (%) - Exhibit 36: Data Table on End-user - Market share 2021-2026 (%) - 6.2 Comparison by End-user - Exhibit 37: Chart on Comparison by End-user - Exhibit 38: Data Table on Comparison by End-user - 6.3 K-12 - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 - Exhibit 39: Chart on K-12 - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 40: Data Table on K-12 - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 41: Chart on K-12 - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - Exhibit 42: Data Table on K-12 - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - 6.4 Higher education - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 - Exhibit 43: Chart on Higher education - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 44: Data Table on Higher education - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 45: Chart on Higher education - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - Exhibit 46: Data Table on Higher education - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - 6.5 Corporate - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 - Exhibit 47: Chart on Corporate - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 48: Data Table on Corporate - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ million) - Exhibit 49: Chart on Corporate - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - Exhibit 50: Data Table on Corporate - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%) - 6.6 Market opportunity by End-user - Exhibit 51: Market opportunity by End-user ($ million) 7 Customer Landscape - 7.1 Customer landscape overview - Exhibit 52: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria 8 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends - 8.1 Market drivers - 8.2 Market challenges - 8.3 Impact of drivers and challenges - Exhibit 53: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2021 and 2026 - 8.4 Market trends 9 Vendor Landscape - 9.1 Overview - 9.2 Vendor landscape - Exhibit 54: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation - 9.3 Landscape disruption - Exhibit 55: Overview on factors of disruption - 9.4 Industry risks - Exhibit 56: Impact of key risks on business 10 Vendor Analysis - 10.1 Vendors covered - Exhibit 57: Vendors covered - 10.2 Market positioning of vendors - Exhibit 58: Matrix on vendor position and classification - 10.3 Adobe Inc. - Exhibit 59: Adobe Inc. - Overview - Exhibit 60: Adobe Inc. - Business segments - Exhibit 61: Adobe Inc. - Key news - Exhibit 62: Adobe Inc. - Key offerings - Exhibit 63: Adobe Inc. - Segment focus - 10.4 City and Guilds Group - Exhibit 64: City and Guilds Group - Overview - Exhibit 65: City and Guilds Group - Product / Service - Exhibit 66: City and Guilds Group - Key offerings - 10.5 Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. - Exhibit 67: Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. - Overview - Exhibit 68: Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. - Product / Service - Exhibit 69: Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. - Key offerings - 10.6 D2L Corp. - Exhibit 70: D2L Corp. - Overview - Exhibit 71: D2L Corp. - Product / Service - Exhibit 72: D2L Corp. - Key news - Exhibit 73: D2L Corp. - Key offerings - 10.7 Day One Technologies Ltd. - Exhibit 74: Day One Technologies Ltd. - Overview - Exhibit 75: Day One Technologies Ltd. - Product / Service - Exhibit 76: Day One Technologies Ltd. - Key offerings - 10.8 John Wiley and Sons Inc. - Exhibit 77: John Wiley and Sons Inc. - Overview - Exhibit 78: John Wiley and Sons Inc. - Business segments - Exhibit 79: John Wiley and Sons Inc. - Key offerings - Exhibit 80: John Wiley and Sons Inc. - Segment focus - 10.9 JPMorgan Chase and Co. - Exhibit 81: JPMorgan Chase and Co. - Overview - Exhibit 82: JPMorgan Chase and Co. - Business segments - Exhibit 83: JPMorgan Chase and Co. - Key offerings - Exhibit 84: JPMorgan Chase and Co. - Segment focus - 10.10 McGraw Hill - Exhibit 85: McGraw Hill - Overview - Exhibit 86: McGraw Hill - Product / Service - Exhibit 87: McGraw Hill - Key offerings - 10.11 SAP SE - Exhibit 88: SAP SE - Overview - Exhibit 89: SAP SE - Business segments - Exhibit 90: SAP SE - Key news - Exhibit 91: SAP SE - Key offerings - Exhibit 92: SAP SE - Segment focus - 10.12 Skillsoft Ltd. - Exhibit 93: Skillsoft Ltd. - Overview - Exhibit 94: Skillsoft Ltd. - Product / Service - Exhibit 95: Skillsoft Ltd. - Key offerings 11 Appendix - 11.1 Scope of the report - 11.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist - Exhibit 96: Inclusions checklist - Exhibit 97: Exclusions checklist - 11.3 Currency conversion rates for US$ - Exhibit 98: Currency conversion rates for US$ - 11.4 Research methodology - Exhibit 99: Research methodology - Exhibit 100: Validation techniques employed for market sizing - Exhibit 101: Information sources - 11.5 List of abbreviations - Exhibit 102: List of abbreviations Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. 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Illinois has decided to mow a larger portion of its share of Jacksonville's Community Park. Mayor Andy Ezard said he received news of the state's decision on Monday. He said the state will use its own crews — rather than city crews — to mow "considerably more" than originally planned. The state crews will not mow the interior of the park. Ezard previously called the condition of the state's portion "unacceptable" and said he, city aldermen and the community at large all were upset about its maintenance. Much of the land in question, at the heart of which sits the long-closed Jacksonville Developmental Center, is overgrown with unmowed grass. The crew that had been mowing the lawn was only mowing the area's perimeter. Ezard said he and state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, were in constant communication with the state and were making progress on resolving the issue. "We're still working to get the remediation of the whole property mowed," he said. "... They understand the impact it has on the look of the interior of our city, not only in Jacksonville but on the border of the south village."	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/More-of-state-s-portion-of-Community-Park-to-be-17225103.php	2022-06-08T12:02:02	en	0.98483
Dear Readers: Many of us start our day with a hot cup of coffee. In my opinion, the best part of the day is over when the alarm clock goes off, so coffee is needed to come alive. Coffee is a good source of caffeine, which increases alertness, and antioxidants, which may help prevent several diseases. Finland tops the world in coffee consumption. Residents consume 23 pounds of the brew per person each year. In the U.S., 64% of adult Americans drink java, with the average coffee drinker taking in about 10 pounds of coffee a year. What does your cup of coffee say about you? While these findings may not be strictly scientific, they are interesting and fun. People who order black coffee are no-nonsense. They are the ones who get to a meeting five minutes early and leave promptly when it’s over. There’s no time to socialize. They like to keep things simple and they work efficiently. Some of the drawbacks of their personality are that they can be abrupt and sometimes moody. Black coffee drinkers tend to be set in their ways and resist change. Many people seek comfort in coffee by adding cream and sugar. They often are people pleasers and will go out of their way to help someone. They are giving, but they may get overextended while volunteering for too many charities. Since they often put others’ needs above their own, they may need improvement in self-care. Those who make instant coffee are said to be procrastinators who don’t mind waiting until the last minute to make their brew before dashing out the door. They are laid back and take life as it comes. Sometimes they can be too laid back and neglect health issues. Instant coffee drinks are not good planners. People who order decaffeinated coffee like to be in control and may be perfectionists. They tend to their health needs and make good choices. On the downside, decaf drinkers tend to be worriers and can be overly sensitive. Iced coffee drinks are popular now. Folks who order these brews are spontaneous and like to try new things. They are outgoing and consider themselves to be trendsetters. On the dark side, they may fall for gimmicks and don’t always think things through before acting. If you haven’t tried a flavored coffee, I suggest doing so. There are many flavors on the market, including hazelnut, pumpkin spice and salted caramel. Flavored coffee drinkers are risk-takers. They like variety and aren’t afraid of change. Some less favorable characteristics of this group include impulsivity and being highly sensitive. Now that you know what your coffee says about you, see if you can mix it up next time and dare to be different. Be safe and healthy! Dear Dietitian Leanne McCrate, RDN, LD, is an award-winning dietitian based in St. Louis, Missouri. Her mission is to educate consumers on sound, science-based nutrition. Do you have a nutrition question? Email her today at deardietitian411@gmail.com. Dear Dietitian does not endorse any products, health programs, or diet plans.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Personality-flavors-our-coffee-habits-17222426.php	2022-06-08T12:02:08	en	0.966977
TORONTO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM) (TSXV: ELBM) ("Electra") today announced the appointment of Craig Cunningham, a finance executive with 17 years of experience as Chief Financial Officer effective today. "Craig is a welcome addition to the Electra senior leadership team, bringing executive level leadership and more than 17 years of accounting, finance, operational, and capital markets experience," said Trent Mell, CEO of Electra Battery Materials. "We look forward to his many contributions as we execute on our strategy of becoming North America's first integrated battery materials park." Prior to joining Electra, Mr. Cunningham was Vice President and Regional Financial Officer at Kinross Gold where he oversaw finance, information technology, supply chain and logistics, and administration functions in Russia. Mr. Cunningham was responsible for accounting, budgeting, and procurement for key development projects as well as the integration of significant acquisitions. Mr. Cunningham held a series of progressively responsible roles while at Kinross beginning in 2010, including responsibility for projects designed to improve operational performance, maximize cash flow, and optimize working capital. Previously, Mr. Cunningham served in controller, risk management, and audit roles at Kik Custom Products, Loblaw Companies, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. "The adoption of electric vehicles will have a profound impact in tackling climate change and reducing carbon emissions globally," said Mr. Cunningham. "I am excited to be joining Electra, a company at the forefront of developing a secure and low-carbon supply chain of battery materials for the EV industry in North America, and where I can best utilize my strategic, entrepreneurial, and business skills and experience." Mr. Cunningham is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a graduate of the Ivey Business School, Western University (Executive Master of Business Administration) and the Goodman School of Business, Brock University (Bachelor of Accounting, Honours). In accordance with the Company's long term incentive plan, Electra has granted Mr. Cunningham incentive stock options to purchase an aggregate of 40,000 common shares of Electra exercisable at the previous day's closing price of $4.90 for a period of five years. The stock options will vest in three equal tranches on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date. Long-term incentive grants are a key retention and incentive tool for key employees and new hires and remain subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. About Electra Battery Materials Electra's core strategy is to produce low carbon, ethically sourced battery materials for the North American electric vehicle supply chain. Electra is specifically focused on creating the first integrated battery materials park in North America, providing refined cobalt, nickel and recycled battery materials to North American battery precursor manufacturers. Electra also owns the advanced exploration-stage Iron Creek cobalt-copper project in Idaho, USA. On behalf of Electra Battery Materials Corporation Joe Racanelli Vice President, Investor Relations Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "plans", "expects', "estimates", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, and opportunities to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements are set forth in the management discussion and analysis and other disclosures of risk factors for Electra Battery Materials Corporation, filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although Electra Battery Materials Corporation believes that the information and assumptions used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed times frames or at all. Except where required by applicable law, Electra Battery Materials Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. SOURCE Electra Battery Materials Corporation	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/electra-appoints-experienced-finance-executive-as-cfo-301563517.html	2022-06-08T12:02:14	en	0.928652
Morgan County Sheriff ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Ernest M. Farr, 30, of St. Charles, Missouri, was booked into the Morgan County jail at 1:20 p.m. Friday on an out-of-county warrant accusing him of possession of a controlled substance. • Logan R. Bedenbender, 24, of Raymond, Iowa, was booked into the Morgan County jail at 8:05 p.m. Friday on an out-of-county warrant accusing him of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. • William E. Zimmer, 40, of 1678 Illinois Route 78 N. was booked into the Morgan County jail at 6:37 p.m. Thursday on a violation of an order of protection. • Michael A. Benning, 20, of 322 W. Douglas Ave. was booked into the Morgan County jail at 1:45 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of a controlled substance and violating equipment requirements. Jacksonville Police ARRESTS, CITATIONS • Tyler L. Kleidon, 30, of 800 Hoagland Blvd. was booked into the Morgan County jail at 9 a.m. Tuesday on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. • William E. Kroush, 34, of 1602 Lakeview Terrace was booked into the Morgan County jail at 2:28 p.m. Monday on charges of driving while license is revoked and having no valid registration. • Brittany R. Baker, 28, of 713 N. East St. was booked into the Morgan County jail at 7:52 p.m. Friday on charges of aggravated battery of a nurse, improper lane use, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving under the influence. • Obia Y. Brengettsy, 42, of 936 N. Prairie St. was booked into the Morgan County jail at 1:20 a.m. Friday on charges of domestic battery and driving while license is revoked or suspended. • Bridgette D. Knight, 39, of 503 W. Independence Ave. was arrested at 1:03 a.m. Tuesday on a domestic battery charge. VANDALISM • A vehicle backed into a yard in the 200 block of West Walnut Street about 11:18 p.m. Monday, causing damage. Compiled by David C.L. Bauer	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Police-beat-17222343.php	2022-06-08T12:02:15	en	0.948389
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the market research report published by P&S Intelligence, the global electrophysiology market is on the path to generating $17,482.7 million by 2030, compared to $7,076.1 million in 2021, advancing at a compound annual growth rate of 10.6% between 2021 and 2030. The growing count of cardiac ablation procedures, rising reforms for healthcare infrastructure growth, increasing demand for ablation and diagnostic catheters, and technology advancements are some major aspects driving the growth of the market. Ablation Catheters Category Generated Highest Revenue Ablation catheters had the biggest share of the market in 2021, and the category size is expected to increase at a significant rate, of 10.9%, from 2021 to 2030. Ablation is a non-invasive procedure in which catheters are used to remove faulty electrical pathways in the heart that create cardiac arrhythmia. Furthermore, in 2021, laboratory devices accounted for a 31.4% share of the electrophysiology market. This was due to the growing public and private funding for the development of new electrophysiology recording systems in both developed and developing countries. Moreover, the market for RF ablation treatments is growing because of the rising frequency of these treatments, their cost-effectiveness when compared to other ablation methods, and the easy accessibility of laboratory devices. Get the sample pages of this report at: https://www.psmarketresearch.com/market-analysis/electrophysiology-market/report-sample Electrophysiology solutions are most commonly used in hospitals and cardiac centers. As a result, in 2021, the category had the largest share in the market, and it is predicted to grow at a 10.6% CAGR over the forecast period. This will be owing to an increase in the footfall at electrophysiology and catheterization labs, as well as in the count of ablation treatments performed in both public and private hospitals across the world. Geographical Analysis of Electrophysiology Market The APAC electrophysiology market is expected to advance at an 11.0% CAGR during the forecast period. China has the largest share in the APAC region owing to the rising heart disease, obesity, stress, and other chronic disease prevalence, as a result of the changing lifestyles and eating habits and growing trend of drinking and smoking. In 2021, North America dominated the market, and it is predicted to remain dominant in the future. This is because of the surging count of approvals for electrophysiology devices, increasing cases of cardiac arrhythmias, rising demand for cardiac ablation procedures, and existence of major companies in the region. Browse detailed report on Global Electrophysiology Market Size, Growth Drivers and Demand Forecast To 2030 The European electrophysiology market is dominated by Germany. Electrophysiology devices are expected to become more popular as the cases of cardiovascular diseases rise in the country. Furthermore, the growing private and government investments in the healthcare sector are likely to fuel the market expansion in the near future. Electrophysiology Device Advancements Are Propelling Market Growth Depending on how they are used to treat cardiac arrhythmias, new electrophysiological devices could have better success rates. Treatment options for cardiac arrhythmias have altered as a result of the technological advancements, thus decreasing the incidence of adverse cardiac events. Improvements in electrophysiology include irrigation RF ablation catheters and improved cryoablation procedures. Electrophysiology Market Segmentation Analysis By Product Type - Ablation Catheters - Laboratory Devices - Diagnostic Catheters - Access Devices By Indication - Atrial Fibrillation - Atrial Flutter - Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia (AVNRT) - Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) By End Users - Hospitals and Cardiac centers - Ambulatory Surgery Centers Regional Outlook - North America - U.S. - Canada - Europe - U.K. - Germany - France - Spain - Italy - Asia-Pacific - China - India - Japan - South Korea - Australia - Latin America - Brazil - Mexico - Middle East and Africa - Saudi Arabia - South Africa Browse Other Reports Published by P&S Global Catheters and Bands Market Size, Share, Growth, and Demand Forecast Report Global Catheter Market Size, Share, Growth, and Demand Forecast Report Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Size, Share, Growth, and Demand Forecast Report Global Robotic Catheter Systems Market Size, Share, Growth, and Demand Forecast Report About P&S Intelligence P&S Intelligence provides market research and consulting services to a vast array of industries across the world. As an enterprising research and consulting company, P&S believes in providing thorough insights on the ever-changing market scenario, to empower companies to make informed decisions and base their business strategies with astuteness. P&S keeps the interest of its clients at heart, which is why the insights we provide are both honest and accurate. Our long list of satisfied clients includes entry-level firms as well as multi-million-dollar businesses and government agencies. Contact: Prajneesh Kumar P&S Intelligence Phone: +1-347-960-6455 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.psmarketresearch.com Follow Us: LinkedIn Twitter SOURCE P&S Intelligence	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/electrophysiology-market-to-surpass-17-482-7-million-value-by-2030--says-ps-intelligence-301563826.html	2022-06-08T12:02:20	en	0.917187
Enveric Biosciences to Participate in Upcoming Conferences in June 2022 NAPLES, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enveric Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENVB) ("Enveric" or the "Company"), a neuroscience-focused biotechnology company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health medicines, today announced that Dr. Joseph Tucker, Chief Executive Officer of Enveric, will participate in three upcoming conferences: A.G.P.'s Summer Healthcare Conference Date: June 21st – 22nd, 2022 Location: Virtual Gravitas' 3rd Los Angeles Summit Date: Wednesday, June 22nd at 1:30 p.m. PT Location: Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, CA H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference: Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics, and Beyond Date: Monday, June 27th, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. ET Location: Lotte New York Palace Hotel To attend, please register here. For more information about the conference, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Enveric's management team, please contact your appropriate representatives, or send an email to A.G.P. at [email protected], Gravitas at [email protected], H.C. Wainwright at [email protected] or KCSA Strategic Communications at [email protected]. Enveric Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENVB) is a neuroscience-focused pharmaceutical company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health medicines. Enveric's robust pipeline supports drug development from the clinic to commercialization aimed to help millions of patients in need around the world suffering from conditions that include cancer-related distress, PTSD and more. For additional information, please visit www.enveric.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements or information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans,"" expects" or "does not expect," "proposed," "is expected," "budgets," "scheduled," "estimates," "forecasts," "intends," "anticipates" or "does not anticipate," or "believes," or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements consist of not purely historical statements, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, the ability of the company to successfully spin-off its cannabinoid assets; the ability to achieve the value creation contemplated by technical developments; the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Enveric's ongoing and planned clinical trials; the geographic, social and economic impact of COVID-19 on Enveric's ability to conduct its business and raise capital in the future when needed; delays in planned clinical trials; the ability to establish that potential products are efficacious or safe in preclinical or clinical trials; the ability to establish or maintain collaborations on the development of therapeutic candidates; the ability to obtain appropriate or necessary governmental approvals to market potential products; the ability to obtain future funding for developmental products and working capital and to obtain such funding on commercially reasonable terms; Enveric's ability to manufacture product candidates on a commercial scale or in collaborations with third parties; changes in the size and nature of competitors; the ability to retain key executives and scientists; and the ability to secure and enforce legal rights related to Enveric's products, including patent protection. A discussion of these and other factors, including risks and uncertainties with respect to Enveric, is set forth in Enveric's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Enveric disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. SOURCE Enveric Biosciences	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/enveric-biosciences-to-participate-in-upcoming-conferences-in-june-2022-301563603.html	2022-06-08T12:02:21	en	0.928643
These are the findings of the most recent restaurant inspections by Morgan County Health Department. Establishments are reviewed for risk factors and determined either in compliance or out of compliance. Explanations are given for any out-of-compliance determination. Best Buffet 901 W. Morton Ave. Purpose of inspection: Followup Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 0 Best Buffet 901 W. Morton Ave. Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 2 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 6 Details: All probe stem thermometers observed soiled and in bad condition. Corrected on-site (discarded and purchased new ones); non-compliance with food temperature measuring devices. Corrected on site; observed pans of food left uncovered in cooler and refrigerator; observed food handlers without hair restraints; observed grease, food buildup on refrigerator door gaskets, salt/pepper shakers, shelves in the entire facility; both restrooms soiled; floors, walls trim, floor drains observed with buildup in the entire facility. Murrayville Fast Stop 105 Main St., Murrayville Purpose of inspection: Followup Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 0 Murrayville Fast Stop 105 Main St., Murrayville Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 2 Details: Observed retail packaged food (cinnamon rolls, turnovers) without proper ingredient labels and allergen labels; observed buildup on floor under equipment and in walk-in cooler. Aperion Care Jacksonville 1021 N. Church St. Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 1 Details: Observed dirt buildup on floor under dishwasher, also ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen. Jacksonville Skilled Nursing 1517 W. Walnut St. Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 3 Details: Observed buildup on dish machine and three-compartment sink; observed buildup on utility drawers and shelves; observed buildup on floors, walls in the entire kitchen. Illinois School for the Deaf 125 Webster Ave. Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 0 Jacksonville School District 117 1211 N. Diamond St. Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 0 Hamilton's Catering 101 Main St., Franklin Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 2 Details: Wood shelves are in bad condition; observed buildup on floor under equipment in kitchen/dishroom area. Franklin schools 110 State St., Franklin Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 0 AM PM Franklin 2930 Illinois Route 104, Franklin Purpose of inspection: Routine Number of Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 2 Number of Repeat Risk Factor/Intervention violations: 0 Number of Good Retail Practice violations: 3 Details: Non-compliance with certified manager on duty while food is prepared, served; observed pizzas being held at 104 degrees F (All hot food must be held at 135 degrees F or above); food handler observed without proper hair restraint; both restrooms soiled (sinks, toilets; walls in restrooms dirty), also vent covers in retail.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Restaurant-inspections-for-june8-17223464.php	2022-06-08T12:02:22	en	0.874012
Extracker raises $7 million Series A to expand Change Order platform for construction After seeing explosive growth, construction's only Change Order Communication Platform gets investment to expand the team and product roadmap. SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Extracker, the construction industry's only change order communication platform, which digitizes manual workflows and creates financial transparency between construction stakeholders, has raised $7 million in an oversubscribed Series A. Leading the round is Cloud Apps Capital Partners, joined by the construction tech veterans at Building Ventures, and follow-on investment from Jackson Square Ventures who led the Seed round in June 2021. Joining the board are Andy Stinnes, general partner at Cloud Apps Capital Partners, and Jesse Devitte, co-founder and general partner at Building Ventures. Stinnes, who led the investment round, has seen this network model first hand. Even in the challenging investment environment, he sees an exceptional opportunity in the construction technology SaaS platform. "Extracker can emerge as an industry utility in global construction, connecting all the players as the backbone for modern, mobile collaboration to unlock over $20 billion in shared value. We have personally seen this very model play out in both the supply chain and B2B payments markets and know how incredibly valuable and irreplaceable such Industry Utility SaaS companies will become." Allen Preger, Building Ventures Partner and construction technology veteran, understands the issue and opportunity after years solving construction workflows as co-founder at Newforma. "Change orders can make or break a project and put at risk the trust between contractors, owners, designers and subs. Extracker promotes a collaborative versus combative approach to change management; and has demonstrated it can sell and deliver tangible value to each stakeholder in the process. We're excited to back Cameron and the Extracker team, and we can't wait to see where they take it from here." Technology trends such as 3D design are reshaping the future of construction. With a shift towards faster, more iterative project delivery, the industry is at its breaking point with the current tools available including paper, spreadsheets, email and siloed financial software suites. The industry is still tracking 99% of over $150 billion in project Change Orders on paper, email and static spreadsheets, and Extracker is already addressing a massive pain point in commercial construction. Since its inception, they have helped contractors efficiently process and eliminate surprise costs on over $2.2 billion in Change Orders and T&M Tickets. Regardless of what financial software a Specialty Contractor, General Contractor or Owner is using internally, Extracker keeps everyone on the same page in real-time. Using their cloud-based COR Log, Subcontractors can send CORs and have them instantly appear in their General Contractor's account. Contractors now have a shared source of truth to ensure their internal forecasts align with their project partners. Extracker customers are experiencing the benefits of a centralized platform for tracking Change Orders between all project stakeholders and as a result see upwards of 95% faster time to process and close out extra work. Over the past year, they have doubled their paying customers and are proud to have built a platform that supports construction companies of all sizes and across every single trade vertical, including industry leaders like: BrandSafway (scaffolding), Conco (concrete), Performance Contracting Group (drywall), Permasteelisa (glass and glazing), NOVO (general contracting), and BuildGroup (general contracting). "At Extracker, we are finding innovative ways to better equip our customers with the tools they need," said Cameron Page, founder and CEO of Extracker, who spent ten years at one of the nation's largest design-build General Contractors. "With this new round of funding, we are expanding our integrations to the industry's most popular project management and accounting systems like Procore, CMiC and Sage, which seamlessly sync CORs and T&M Tags into all stakeholders' systems-of-record. Given the speed and accuracy of Change Order information being collected in our platform, we are excited about the powerful reporting and analytics engine that will harness never-before-captured data our industry leading customers are collecting about their projects." Extracker's mission is to create financial transparency between commercial construction companies by reducing exposed risk and time spent tracking extra work. This is done through the industry's only Change Order Communication Platform, which supercharges extremely manual workflows and connects companies outside of their internal financial software to resolve Change Orders in real-time. Along with a collaborative cloud-based log, Extracker includes digital Time and Material Tags, standardized Change Order Templates, trackable Change Notifications, and more, to organize and streamline the process. Extracker is backed by leading enterprise application and construction technology investors Cloud Apps Capital Partners, Building Ventures, and Jackson Square Ventures. For more information visit https://www.extracker.com. MEDIA CONTACT: Heather Ripley Ripley PR (865) 977-1973 [email protected] SOURCE Extracker	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/extracker-raises-7-million-series-a-to-expand-change-order-platform-for-construction-301563739.html	2022-06-08T12:02:27	en	0.942044
Rising food star Eitan Bernath considers food a way into understanding other cultures. “Knowledge is power and knowledge is so important,” Bernath says. “The more you learn about the world around you, the better you can be an informed and kind citizen for the world.” It’s that theory that guided him through his first cookbook, “Eitan Eats the World,” published by Clarkson Potter. The book contains 85 comfort food recipes from across the globe, from a Sweet & Smoky Guac Burger to Turkish Red Lentil Soup and a Kurdish Shamburak or a Israeli-Style Sesame Schnitzel. Serves: 4 Herby Tomato Cucumber Salad 1 English cucumber, chopped 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped ½ cup chopped red onion 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Israeli-style Sesame Schnitzel 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs ¾ cup panko bread crumbs ¾ cup plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds Vegetable oil, for frying Ground sumac, for sprinkling Well-stirred tahini and lemon wedges, for serving Make the Tomato Cucumber Salad. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, adding salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until ready to serve. Make the Sesame Schnitzel. Place one of the chicken breasts into a large plastic bag. Pound with the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin to ¼ -inch thickness. Remove the flattened chicken breast from the bag, set aside, and repeat with the remaining breasts. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a wide bowl. In a separate wide bowl, lightly beat the eggs. In a third wide bowl, mix both the panko and plain bread crumbs, and the sesame seeds. Working with one chicken breast at a time, dredge it in flour so that it is lightly coated all over and tap off any excess. Dip the coated breast into the beaten eggs, letting the extra drip off, then carefully place it in the bowl with the bread crumbs and press until thoroughly coated on both sides. Set the chicken on a sheet pan and repeat with the remaining breasts. In a large cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan, heat ½-inch of vegetable oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit over medium heat. Line a sheet pan with paper towels and set it nearby. Working in batches so as not to crowd the skillet, carefully place the chicken breasts in the skillet, dropping the chicken, one at a time, away from you to avoid any oil splatters, and fry until golden brown on both sides, from 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to the lined sheet pan and repeat with the remaining chicken. Season to taste with salt and sumac. Place one schnitzel on each plate and add some of the salad on the side. Drizzle tahini over the top and serve with lemon wedges. Reprinted with permission from "Eitan Eats the World."	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Schnitzel-takes-on-flavors-of-Israel-17222531.php	2022-06-08T12:02:28	en	0.893348
Illinois State Police will be conducing roadside safety checks in both Jersey and Macoupin counties this month. During the safety checks, police will be checking for people driving while under the influence, speeding or driving distracted. They will also look for safety belt and child restraint and other violations. State police District 18 commander Mark Gillock said alcohol and drug impairment are factors in more than 30% of fatal crashes in Illinois.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/State-police-to-enforce-roadside-checks-in-17224917.php	2022-06-08T12:02:34	en	0.952061
Today Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m., noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free \| For Morgan County residents. Story Time: 10 a.m., Jacksonville Public Library, 201 W. College Ave. Free \| Stories and a craft. For more information, call 217-243-5435 or email clangdon@jaxpl.org. Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. \| Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door. Brown Bag Lunch in the Park: Noon-1 p.m., Art Zeeck Park, Beardstown. Meals $3 includes drink and dessert. \| Every Wednesday in June. Music by White Lightning. Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free \| Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445. Commodity Food Distribution: 1:15 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. Free \| For income-eligible residents of Morgan County. Bring proof of residence and a box for food. Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free \| Serving meals to go for anyone in need. Community Walking Group: 3:30 p.m., Boyd Hospital Wellness Center, Eighth and School streets, Carrollton. Free for wellness center members, $1 for non-members. \| For more information and to sign up, all Dawn at 217-942-6946, extension 1352. County Line Dance Club Class: 6:30 p.m., The Hangout Bar & Grill, 901 W. Superior Ave. $5. Thursday Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, Pathway Plaza, 1905 W. Morton Ave. Prices vary. \| Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through Oct. 31. Link cards accepted. Citywide Drop-off Days: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., City of Jacksonville Street Department, 200 W. Oak St. \| Dispose of unused and unwanted items. No hazardous waste, liquids, motor oil or paint — including dried or solidified — landscape waste, concrete, rocks or dirt, batteries or tires. Community Health Collaborative Network Meetings: 8:30-10 a.m., Jacksonville Memorial Hospital virtual event. Free \| Anyone interested in sharing our vision to create the healthiest community in American is invited to join. Join meeting by calling 217-480-9301 and using meeting ID 88465810#. Produce and Bakery Giveaway: 9 a.m.-noon, Jacksonville Food Center, 316 E. State St. Free \| For Morgan County residents. Sunny Days Ahead Family Drop-In: 10:30-2 p.m., Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St., Springfield. Free \| Celebrate the beginning of summer break with activities for the whole family. For more information, email events@illinoisstatemuseum.org or call 217-782-6044. Free Noon Meal: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Salvation Army, 331 W. Douglas Ave. \| Meals in to-go containers can be picked up at side door. Walking for Wellness: 12:30-3 p.m., First Christian Church, 2106 S. Main St. Free \| Indoor walking program offered year-round Monday-Thursday. For more information, call 217-243-6445. Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen: 3:30-4 p.m., Spirit of Faith Soup Kitchen, 105 E. Dunlap St. Free \| Serving meals to go for anyone in need. Healthy Communities Collaborative Job Fair: 4-6 p.m., downtown Jacksonville. Free admission, free parking. \| On the spot interviews with 50 employers. Music in the Park: 7 p.m., The Grove Memorial Park, corner of Market and Main Streets, Grafton. \| Trilogy performs. Concert series runs through Aug. 11. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. To submit items to the calendar, go to myjournalcourier.com and select “calendar,” or email jjcsocial@myjournalcourier.com. Items must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/What-s-going-on-around-town-today-17224697.php	2022-06-08T12:02:36	en	0.826083
The equity transaction includes multiple commercial and industrial-scale solar energy projects located across 10 states SAN FRANCISCO and ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeFront Power, a leading developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects, has partnered with Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. ("Hannon Armstrong") (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in climate solutions, to create an equity investment platform for the shared ownership of a 131 MW portfolio of distributed solar and solar-plus-storage projects. The projects in the portfolio are located in 10 states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Virginia. Many of the projects are already completed and energized, while the remainder are in development and scheduled for energization in 2022. ForeFront Power will continue to steward customer relationships across the entire portfolio and provide its customers and co-sponsor with ongoing energy asset management services. CohnReznick Capital served as financial advisor to ForeFront Power on the transaction. "This equity partnership is another indication of strong market momentum for distributed solar generation in the U.S.," said Bryan Eckstein, ForeFront Power's Vice President, Project Finance & Business Development. "Partnering with Hannon Armstrong accelerates ForeFront Power's development pipeline by providing an additional source of capital for our climate change solutions that deliver customer savings." "We are pleased to be an equity capital partner with ForeFront Power and support the continued expansion of their C&I solar business across the U.S.," said Manny Haile-Mariam, Hannon Armstrong's Managing Director, Structured Investments Team Lead. "This high-quality portfolio of behind-the-meter solar projects further diversifies our investment in the distributed generation market, which is critical for reducing carbon emissions and strengthening energy security and resilience at the same time." ForeFront Power is a leading North American developer of solar and energy storage solutions for commercial, industrial, public sector and community solar customers. The ForeFront Power team has 15 years of experience working together to develop more than 1,300 behind-the-meter and community solar and storage projects, totaling more than 1 gigawatt-DC of renewable electricity. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York City and Mexico City, the company offers business, government, education and community solar customers in the U.S. and Mexico a broad array of development, advisory and asset management services. ForeFront Power is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Ltd., a global energy infrastructure and investment leader with a robust balance sheet and an "A" credit rating from Standard & Poor's. For more information, visit forefrontpower.com. Hannon Armstrong (NYSE: HASI) is the first U.S. public company solely dedicated to investments in climate solutions, providing capital to assets developed by leading companies in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable infrastructure markets. With more than $9 billion in managed assets, our core purpose is to make climate positive investments with superior risk-adjusted returns. For more information, please visit hannonarmstrong.com or follow us on Twitter and Linkedin. SOURCE ForeFront Power	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/forefront-power-secures-co-sponsor-equity-financing-from-hannon-armstrong-for-a-131-mw-portfolio-of-us-distributed-solar-and-solar-plus-storage-projects-301563742.html	2022-06-08T12:02:39	en	0.924585
Fruitive celebrates 10 years of providing high-quality healthy food options to customers Vegan fast-casual restaurant invites customers to join them in celebrating a decade of success and delicious plant-based meals WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fruitive, a fast-casual restaurant offering healthy, made-from-scratch meals, has been providing families in the Virginia Beach and Washington D.C. areas with premier plant-based food options for the past decade. This year, the vegan fast-casual restaurant is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Fruitive was founded in Virginia Beach in 2012 and expanded from its original Hilltop location to include locations in Washington, D.C. and Norfolk, Virginia. "When Fruitive opened 10 years ago, my main goal was to create a healthy place to eat that was more than just a restaurant. I wanted to create an atmosphere that was welcoming to my family and the community as a whole," said Gregg Rozeboom, founder and CEO of Fruitive. "As I traveled around the country visiting different restaurants for inspiration, I realized that there were many shops that specialized in specific concepts but didn't offer an expansive selection of plant-based food options. I pulled ideas from each of the restaurants to develop an innovative company that offers premium, 100% plant-based menu items. We value every ingredient and make sure that everything we do is with the health of the community in mind. "I love that we've created a brand that promotes a healthy lifestyle and continues to thrive despite rough economical times." Fruitive combines various health concepts into one fast-casual establishment. From the antioxidant superberry bowl filled with oat milk, acai, blueberries and bananas to their popular avocado herb toast on whole-grain bread, Rozeboom has constructed health-focused meals with an eco-friendly consciousness. Fruitive's seasonal menu changes the first day of every season. "Over the years, our menu has continued to evolve to ensure we meet the needs and demands of the customers," Rozeboom said. "We make sure our food is 100% plant-based because we strongly believe that eating plant-based is the healthiest way to eat for the sake of our bodies and the planet." To help commemorate the 10-year anniversary, Fruitive will be hosting a three-day celebration from June 23-25 at the Hilltop location in Virginia Beach and the City Center location in Washington D.C. Fruitive will serve half-priced pizza, their newest addition to the menu, for the entirety of the celebration. On Friday, June 24, customers can enjoy Fruitive's popular Peaches & Greens liquid meal smoothie for free, and to cap off the weekend, Fruitive will be offering free avocado toast on Saturday, June 25. For more information about Fruitive, visit https://fruitive.com/. Fruitive, founded in Virginia Beach in 2012, began when founder Gregg Rozeboom realized his desire to open a restaurant that prized authenticity and kindness above all else: a place he would feel comfortable bringing his own family. Since day one, Fruitive has followed that vision to establish itself on the foundation of treating others the way we would want to be treated--from the ambiance to the menu quality to the customer service. To us, it's more than just food; it's about meeting you where you are and encouraging you to #LiveYourHealth and #LiveYourValues. For more information, visit https://fruitive.com/. MEDIA CONTACT: Heather Ripley Orange Orchard 865-977-1973 [email protected] SOURCE Fruitive	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fruitive-celebrates-10-years-of-providing-high-quality-healthy-food-options-to-customers-301563752.html	2022-06-08T12:02:41	en	0.962503
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate Jeremy A. Byrd found his love of writing with fountain pens a little more than five years ago after both of his grandparents passed away. It was therapeutic, he found, a result of how it forced him to slow down and how the ink made its way across each page. It also was something he embraced as a way to improve his own handwriting. "Several years ago I became embarrassed by my own penmanship," Byrd said. "My grandpa died, and I looked into journaling." Today, Byrd's passion for quality fountain pens has flowed into a business — J.A. Byrd's Analog Implements — that he hopes will have the same impact on others that fountain pens have had on him. "It forces you to slow down," he said, explaining how using a fountain pen requires thinking about the size of the pen nib, the size of the tip, even the type of ink being used. "I would send out handwritten letters and people would love it," he said. Byrd — who also is lead pastor at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church at 951 Lincoln Ave. — was encouraged by his wife to open his business to sell, promote and teach an appreciation for a quality pen. "I opened my business last year at home and have been here since January," he said of his storefront at 29 S. Central Park Place. "My goal is to sell pens that people can use." Byrd has an assortment of pens available — from such places as Japan, Italy, Germany, Georgia and Arizona — and companies including R. Conklin — said to have been Mark Twain's pen of choice — Esterbrook, Stiffer and Monteverde. He also sells special ink and journals with high-quality paper to go with his pens. "I have different types of ink," he said. "I have one that's deep green and it has a gold shimmer to it." While Byrd keeps his business practices separate from his church duties, his passion for writing has spilled over. Stepping away from typing everything on a computer, Byrd now writes all of his sermons out by hand. It gives him a sense of pride that physical rather than digital copies of everything can be stored. "I'm not anti-technology, I'm pro-intentionally," he said. Along with using his pens for everyday writing tasks, Byrd also is using fountain pens to write out the four Gospels of the Bible, intending eventually to gift them to his three children. "I feel it's something that shows how much they mean to me," Byrd said, adding that, when he dies, his children will be able to remember his passion and say, "Those were Dad's." Another offering at Byrd's store is fountain pen repair. Byrd cleans and repairs fountain pens and, if necessary, can send them off to be repaired. Fountain pen prices range from $11 for an entry-level pen to keepsakes in the $700 range. "I sold two pens for $1,500 to someone in England," Byrd said. As a full-time pastor, Byrd isn't looking to strike it rich with his new business. "I'm not here to make money," he joked. "Just (to) pay off the amount of money I have spent on pens."	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Writing-with-fountain-pens-for-therapy-scrolled-17225471.php	2022-06-08T12:02:42	en	0.991396
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GI Partners, a leading private investment firm, continues its strategy of acquiring and managing technology enabled real estate by announcing the acquisition of 451 D Street ("451 D") in Boston, MA, a state-of-the-art life science, data center, and creative office asset leased to some of the biotechnology industry's most promising firms and multiple established data center operators. 451 D represents a scaled, world class lab and data center facility located in one of the largest life science clusters in the U.S. The 479,000 SF property has recently undergone two major phases of lab conversion that total over half of the building's rentable area. It is a well located, highly functional destination asset for rapidly growing life science firms in need of high quality, flexible, and modern lab infrastructure to help them source talent and funding and create competitive advantages in the marketplace. John Sheputis, Managing Director at GI Partners and Head of Acquisitions for GI Partners Real Estate, said, "We are thrilled to acquire a critical piece of what we believe to be one of the most important life sciences ecosystems in the country, alongside our partners at Related Fund Management and Related Beal. The Seaport has become a bona fide life sciences innovation hub and 451 D exemplifies our focus on serving the needs of small and medium-sized lab tenants through Class A reusable buildouts. This is an attractive asset that has experienced exceptional leasing velocity through careful execution and delivering best-in-class service and amenities. The integration of this mission critical asset into our diversified life sciences portfolio is expected to deliver superior long term risk-adjusted returns." The seller, Related Fund Management, will retain a minority interest in the ownership of the property. "Related is excited to partner with GI Partners on 451 D, a first-class life sciences asset that has seen great success in attracting innovative companies of all sizes," said Patrick Sweeney, Managing Director of Related Fund Management. "We continue to see tremendous value in this neighborhood as a hub for the biotech sector in Boston and look forward to welcoming even more global leaders to this building." Related Beal will continue to serve as property manager. Related Fund Management acquired the building in 2018 and since then Related Beal has made significant upgrades and renovations to accommodate for life sciences tenants. Over the past two years, the firm secured leases with several cutting-edge biotech firms. Eastdil Secured represented the seller on this transaction and placed debt financing for the new ownership group. The technology and life sciences real estate portfolio managed by GI Partners Real Estate totals 37 properties comprising 8.3 million square feet across multiple major U.S. markets. Founded in 2001, GI Partners is a private investment firm with over 130 employees and offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Greenwich, and Scottsdale. The firm has assets under management totaling $35 billion and invests on behalf of leading institutional investors around the world through its private equity, real estate, and data infrastructure strategies. The private equity team invests primarily in companies in the healthcare, IT infrastructure, services, and software sectors. The real estate team focuses primarily on technology and life sciences properties as well as other specialized types of real estate. The data infrastructure team invests primarily in hard asset infrastructure businesses underpinning the digital economy. For more information, please visit www.gipartners.com. Media Contact: Chris Tofalli Chris Tofalli Public Relations 914-834-4334 [email protected] Gretchen Robinson Investor Relations [email protected] Related Fund Management ("RFM") is a multi-strategy real estate investment manager that currently manages approximately $10.9 billion in commingled funds and separately managed accounts on behalf of public and private pension plans, endowments, family offices and sovereign wealth funds (as of 12/31/21). RFM has a team of over 40 professionals headquartered in New York City with additional offices in Dallas and Los Angeles. Since inception in 2009, RFM has invested across all portions of the capital stack and in all major real estate sectors. SOURCE GI Partners	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gi-partners-announces-the-acquisition-of-a-premier-life-sciences-asset-in-bostons-thriving-seaport-lab-cluster-301563758.html	2022-06-08T12:02:47	en	0.934522
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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate I’ve been in favor of the death penalty since I first knew what it was. I suppose it has something to do with my sense of justice: if you take a life, which is really the only time the death penalty is imposed, you owe a life. That also conflicts somewhat with my Catholic upbringing that teaches all life is precious, but humans have our convenient blind spots, and mine was capital punishment. For most of my life, I’ve been fairly steadfast in my belief that killers deserve to be killed. In fact, I still believe that. But for the first time in over 50 years, I can say that I am truly anti-death penalty. And I can thank the Supreme Court for, inadvertently, changing my mind and fine-tuning my moral compass. There is some inconsistency in embracing the life of an unborn child but rejecting the life of a man. The way I used to reconcile those two mutually exclusive postures is by arguing that the man on death row is guilty of taking a life, while the child in utero is guilty of only one thing: Being unwanted by her mother. That helped me through a lot of conversations. But there was always the underlying supposition that the person being put to death was guilty of a heinous crime, and that taking him out of the world balanced the celestial scales. I can’t argue that anymore. Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court ruled this country could legally execute an innocent man. There really is no other way to interpret the opinion written by Clarence Thomas, which places the proper administration of judicial procedures, finality and order in the court over humanity. The court had before it the case of a man who had been convicted of viciously sexually abusing a 4-year-old child. The facts are so horrific that it’s difficult to find any window of mercy, any possibility of compassion for the alleged abuser. But there was strong, discoverable evidence that the defendant, Barry Jones, was not actually responsible for the child’s death. That included indications that the child had not been raped, and that the pathologist’s report was flawed concerning the actual timing of the child’s death. Jones’ attorneys failed to investigate these inconsistencies, and pretty much served him up on a platter to the state of Arizona. They committed clear, egregious ineffective assistance of counsel in violation of the Sixth Amendment. But Justice Thomas rejected the argument that Jones should get a new trial to prove his possible innocence, noting that “a federal court may not conduct an evidentiary hearing or otherwise consider evidence beyond the state court record based on the ineffective assistance of state post-conviction counsel.” That essentially means that a criminal defendant who had a completely incompetent attorney at both the trial and appellate levels is stuck with that incompetence, even if it means he might die because of it. Six Supreme Court justices essentially said, “too bad.” And this is particularly egregious when you consider that the attorneys in this case were court appointed, not chosen by Jones himself. In other words, the government that picked the pathetic attorneys is the same government that pushes the plunger. Sonia Sotomayor, not someone with whom I normally agree, called the decision perverse and illogical, and she’s absolutely correct. She should have added that it’s also completely inhumane. As someone who awaits with bated breath a decision that will overturn the inhumanity of Roe v. Wade, I cannot escape the irony in this incredibly cruel example of nihilism. And that’s why I’ve come to the conclusion that the death penalty in the United States does not protect the rights of the truly innocent, and that if we insist upon killing people without guaranteeing that they are actually guilty, we have no right to call ourselves a bastion of civil rights. Just as those who lobby for legalized abortion ignore the nascent humanity of innocence, so do those who support the Supreme Court’s decision to favor expedience over true justice show themselves to be frauds when it comes to the sanctity of life. And if I can resolve the inconsistencies in my soul, perhaps those pro-abortion, anti-capital punishment folk can one day do the same. Christine Flowers is an attorney and a columnist. She can be reached at cflowers1961@gmail.com.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/commentary-17218082.php	2022-06-08T12:02:54	en	0.968297
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate The recent mass killings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, are not surprising. They are a shock and a horror, but they are just the latest to fill our headlines. It’s a part of the everyday experience in the United States, where gun violence kills 111 human beings every day, nearly 40,000 of us a year. Where more than half our states allow citizens to carry guns openly, a hostile signal that they are on the alert and prepared to return violence with violence. Where more than 30% of Americans say they own a gun. An objective view of our country would indicate that we are sick. Psychologically, our mental health professionals are overwhelmed. Our suicide rate is sky high, as is our record level of opioid deaths. The surgeon general tells us that there is a mental health crisis among our adolescents. We are seriously ill from an emotional standpoint, even before highlighting the country’s deep hostile partisan divide, including the extremist attacks on state and federal government buildings and the personal threats against elected officials. To cap off this extensive array of national malaise, we own an obscene number of weapons whose primary purpose is to kill other humans. We buy these guns at a prodigious rate. Social scientists tell us that healthy countries have a high degree of trust and a tendency to look out for the welfare of their fellow citizens. When we compare the United States with Western developed countries, we, unfortunately, are at the top of the list of distrust. We are wary of our fellow citizens outside our immediate circle. As a society, we are sick, and, as individuals, many of us feel sick. Without weapons, we would be dealing with a significant national crisis. With guns, we add oil to a raging fire. History tells us that greeting others with a handshake was developed to show that no weapons are carried. True or not, a domestically armed country with deep internal divisions cannot be psychologically healthy or physically safe. Even if we could solve the myriad challenges facing our country, our distrust would not disappear if handguns and military weapons are so prevalent. Trust occurs when those of different orientations, opinions and convictions can sit across a table and discuss differences. Guns are not a part of that picture. Guns are like a patient with an extremely high fever. The fever must be addressed before anything else, or the patient will die. Politicians who promote gun-ownership benefits do not believe that our gun-owning society is safe. State and federal offices where these politicians work all require electronic surveillance at the entrances and severe penalties for those carrying a weapon into their institutions. For political gain, these politicians put partisan advantage before the country’s welfare and contribute to the deaths of thousands of our citizens. These same politicians commonly blame people who are mentally ill. Yet countless research shows that people with mental illness account for a tiny fraction of violence. Psychosis, by definition, means being unable to function in the everyday world because of brain disturbance. Instead of addressing the corrosive effects of handguns and military weapons, gun-supporting politicians again avoid authentic leadership. While laws limiting gun ownership to those with a mental disorder may reduce a tiny amount of violent behavior, their legislation distracts from the reality that too many guns are meant to kill humans in the United States. Since 2014, gun ownership has significantly risen to record highs, as have the number of tragedies that inevitably accompany them. Meanwhile, lawmakers — in the relative safety of their workplace and protected by electronic security — hypocritically pass laws promoting widespread ownership of guns meant to kill humans. Our country cannot become healthy unless those addicted to power decide to attend to the safety of their constituents. Robert Pawlicki is a retired psychologist. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/commentary-17218083.php	2022-06-08T12:02:56	en	0.958758
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate The only worry I had was that Old Man Miller might be hiding out behind the shed trying to catch us running through his garden when we played “Tag” in our back yards. If you grew up in the ‘70s in the suburbs, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Our childhood was essentially a 1950s childhood, a great time to be a kid. We played outside all day long in the summertime and no kid was ready to come home for dinner or when the street lights turned on. We had zero involvement in the adult world. There was one television in our home and it broadcast the news an hour or so a day, but we never watched the news. Most broadcasting was family oriented. I still have fond memories of going grocery shopping with my dad every Thursday night and arriving home just as the credits for “The Waltons” began to play. We’d enjoy Snyder of Berlin potato chips — the giant aluminum-foil family-sized bag — and French onion dip as my sisters and I gathered around to watch the show about John Boy and his large rural family making their way through the Great Depression. The closest thing we had to social media was the CB radio it took me weeks to save up for. I dubbed myself “The Trail Blazer” and chatted with other “good buddies” into the wee hours about trivial things. We lived simple lives in what appeared — to us, anyhow — to be a simple world. Our suburban world was free of chaos and suffering, because we weren’t exposed to it. It’s not possible for children to just be children that way anymore — because children are immersed in the awfulness of the adult world through 24-hour news channels and social media. One of my nephews is now 24, but I remember something he did that never could have happened in my childhood. My sister was driving him down the highway in heavy rains and he began to panic because of a sensationalized documentary he saw about hurricanes on The Weather Channel. He believed that hurricanes happened regularly and that he and his mother were going to die for the simple reason that a cable channel had to over-dramatize its content to draw in viewers. Now add social media into the mix. Kids are getting the same sensationalized news adults get — and the same often-wrong information — through their social media feeds. Now, in the aftermath of another horrendous school shooting, there is great national sadness, but nobody is surprised — least of all our children. School shootings are ever present in their minds, reports Yahoo News. I had trouble enough focusing on my lessons. How do kids focus now when, every day in class, they wonder if they may be shot? Last December, NPR reported the U.S Surgeon General issued a stark warning about the state of our children’s mental health. There is a direct link between the proliferation of social media platforms and the many mental and other issues our youth are suffering, according to a recent National Library of Medicine study. The shooter in Texas used social media to broadcast his horrible intentions. How I wish our children could be free to be happy, anxiety-free kids again — as we were when our only worry in the world was that Old Man Miller might be hiding out in his garden. Tom Purcell can be reached at Tom@TomPurcell.com.	https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/commentary-17218084.php	2022-06-08T12:03:02	en	0.981623
DUBLIN, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Genetic Disorders Partnering 2015-2022: Deal Trends, Players and Financials" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Genetic Disorders Partnering 2015-2022 report provides comprehensive access to available deals and contract documents for over 650 genetic disorders deals. Most of the deals included within the report occur when a licensee obtains a right or an option right to license a licensor's product or technology. More often these days these deals tend to be multi-component including both a collaborative R&D and a commercialization of outcomes element. The report takes readers through the comprehensive Genetic Disorders disease deal trends, key players and top deal values allowing the understanding of how, why and under what terms companies are currently entering Genetic Disorders deals. The report presents financial deal terms values for Genetic Disorders deals, where available listing by overall headline values, upfront payments, milestones and royalties enabling readers to analyse and benchmark the value of current deals. In addition, a comprehensive appendix is provided with each report of all Genetic Disorders partnering deals signed and announced since 2015. The appendices are organized by company A-Z, stage of development at signing, deal type (collaborative R&D, co-promotion, licensing etc) and technology type. Each deal title links via Weblink to an online version of the deal record and where available, the contract document, providing easy access to each contract document on demand. The report also includes numerous tables and figures that illustrate the trends and activities in Genetic Disorders partnering and dealmaking since 2015. In conclusion, this report provides everything a prospective dealmaker needs to know about partnering in the research, development and commercialization of Genetic Disorders technologies and products. The report includes deals for the following indications: Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Down syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Hereditary angioedema, Huntington's disease, Rare genetic disorders, Neurofibromatosis, Sickle cell disease, plus other genetic indications. Global Genetic Disorders Partnering 2015 to 2022 includes: - Trends in Genetic Disorders dealmaking in the biopharma industry since 2015 - Access to headline, upfront, milestone and royalty data - Access to hundreds of Genetic Disorders deal contract documents - Comprehensive access to over 650 Genetic Disorders deal records - The leading Genetic Disorders deals by value since 2015 - Most active Genetic Disorders dealmakers since 2015 In Global Genetic Disorders Partnering 2015 to 2022, available deals and contracts are listed by: - Headline value - Upfront payment value - Royalty rate value - Stage of development at signing - Deal component type - Technology type - Specific therapy indication Analyzing actual contract agreements allows assessment of the following: - What are the precise rights granted or optioned? - What is actually granted by the agreement to the partner company? - What exclusivity is granted? - What is the payment structure for the deal? - How are the sales and payments audited? - What is the deal term? - How are the key terms of the agreement defined? - How are IPRs handled and owned? - Who is responsible for commercialization? - Who is responsible for development, supply, and manufacture? - How is confidentiality and publication managed? - How are disputes to be resolved? - Under what conditions can the deal be terminated? - What happens when there is a change of ownership? - What sublicensing and subcontracting provisions have been agreed? - Which boilerplate clauses does the company insist upon? - Which boilerplate clauses appear to differ from partner to partner or deal type to deal type? - Which jurisdiction does the company insist upon for agreement law? Key Topics Covered: Executive Summary Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Trends in Genetic Disorders dealmaking 2.1. Introduction 2.2. Genetic Disorders partnering over the years 2.3. Genetic Disorders partnering by deal type 2.4. Genetic Disorders partnering by industry sector 2.5. Genetic Disorders partnering by stage of development 2.6. Genetic Disorders partnering by technology type 2.7. Genetic Disorders partnering by therapeutic indication Chapter 3 - Financial deal terms for Genetic Disorders partnering 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Disclosed financials terms for Genetic Disorders partnering 3.3. Genetic Disorders partnering headline values 3.4. Genetic Disorders deal upfront payments 3.5. Genetic Disorders deal milestone payments 3.6. Genetic Disorders royalty rates Chapter 4 - Leading Genetic Disorders deals and dealmakers 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Most active in Genetic Disorders partnering 4.3. List of most active dealmakers in Genetic Disorders 4.4. Top Genetic Disorders deals by value Chapter 5 - Genetic Disorders contract document directory 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Genetic Disorders partnering deals where contract document available Chapter 6 - Genetic Disorders dealmaking by therapeutic target 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Deals by Genetic Disorders therapeutic target For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/7y17js Media Contact: Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager [email protected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 SOURCE Research and Markets	https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-genetic-disorders-partnering-deals-directory-2022-deals-and-contract-documents-for-650-genetic-disorders-deals-301563841.html	2022-06-08T12:03:19	en	0.873336

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