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Cancer patient surprised with wedding of her dreams at hospital
HOUSTON (KHOU) - A woman battling Stage 4 colon cancer finally got the wedding of her dreams, but the venue may have been a little unconventional.
After four years together, Norina and Ray Navarro knew their next step would be down the aisle. It’s a love story so strong that not even cancer could break it.
“He was put in my path by God,” Norina Navarro said.
The couple have been planning their perfect wedding for months, while Norina Navarro has battled Stage 4 colon cancer, a devastating diagnosis she got nearly three years ago.
“I don’t want to hear about statistics. I declare myself a miracle from God, and I will be that miracle,” Norina Navarro said.
But her recent hospitalization in the intensive care unit had doctors worried, so worried they told Ray Navarro that the two should get married as soon as possible.
“She wasn’t supposed to make it out,” Ray Navarro said.
Nov. 29 was to be their wedding day. All Ray Navarro had to do was make it happen.
“We just did it,” he said.
Within hours, he, along with staff at Houston’s Memorial Hermann brought in a florist, photographer and even guests. Family members dropped everything and drove for hours just to attend.
“Everybody is pitching in, getting together, making sure that I had the best wedding ever,” Norina Navarro said. “It couldn’t have been more perfect.”
Right there, in the hospital, Ray and Norina Navarro became husband and wife, with their vows carrying more weight than just words.
“Just the vow itself, just the manner in which he says it and how we feel when we’re actually saying those things and really meaning them because we’re in a setting where that almost happened,” Norina Navarro said.
To everyone’s surprise and happiness, the newlyweds were able to return home together to the wedded bliss they’ve waited for.
“I wanted everybody to know that I loved her,” Ray Navarro said.
“Yes, everybody, I think, knows you love me, baby,” Norina Navarro said.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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TORNADO WARNING
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Harrison County in northeastern Texas...
South central Gregg County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 245 PM CST.
* At 153 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Kilgore, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Longview, Kilgore, Hallsville, Harleton, Lakeport, Nesbitt and
Rolling Meadows.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN RUSK AND NORTHEASTERN CHEROKEE COUNTIES...
At 157 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Rusk, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Ponta around 205 PM CST.
New Salem around 210 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Glenfawn, Reklaw, Gallatin and New Summerfield.
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$22,500 Donated To Support 9 Winners' Charity Of Choice
ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora developed its first Graduate of The Year program to honor outstanding former students across the country for their academic excellence and postgraduate achievements. The rigorous selection process consisted of nominations submitted by campus leaders, multiple letters of recommendation, civic and community service activities, and current status in the workforce.
In addition to earning the title, Ancora recognized the nine individual graduates by donating $2,500 to a charity of their choice in each of their names, bringing the total donations to $22,500.
"Our goal is to be an industry leader in upskilling and reskilling and as a result, prepare students for new career opportunities. These graduates showcased their abilities and represented our brands at a high level and are now focusing on their role as professionals in their communities," said Daylan Childress, Vice President of Operations at Ancora. "They're an inspiration to our staff and lead as examples for the next generation."
The 2022 Graduates of the Year winners were chosen from: South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT) Weslaco and San Antonio; Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI); McCann School of Business & Technology Allentown, Monroe, and Lewisburg; and Miller-Motte College (MMC) Chattanooga, Conway, and Wilmington.
9 Graduate Honorees Include:
- South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Weslaco
- South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - San Antonio
- Arizona Automotive Institute
- McCann School of Business & Technology Allentown
- McCann School of Business & Technology Monroe
- McCann School of Business & Technology Lewisburg
- Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
- Miller-Motte College Conway
- Miller-Motte College Wilmington
Ancora intends to build upon this initiative in 2023, and increase the number of eligible winners. Each of the campuses that fall under the Ancora umbrella will have the opportunity to submit graduates for consideration.
About Ancora
Ancora is a leading workforce solutions provider addressing America's labor gaps through innovative and technology-driven educational programs. Ancora operates in three divisions: Ancora High School, Ancora Education, and Ancora Training. Ancora High School, accredited by Cognia™, provides adult learners the opportunity to complete a high school diploma in a highly flexible, self-paced, completely online format. Ancora Education offers technical education training programs specializing in healthcare, IT, business, and skilled trades through six private, post-secondary school brands with 22 campus locations across the nation. Schools include: Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI), Berks Technical Institute (BTI), Edge Tech Academy, McCann School of Business & Technology, Miller-Motte College (MMC) and South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT). Ancora Training offers CDL and other customizable training solutions for corporate, community college, and government agency partners. Workforce solutions are provided by Ancora Training. Learn more at www.ancora.com.
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Fun for the Whole Family Awaits With Grande Lakes Orlando's Signature Festive Activities at its Whisper Creek Farm
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, announces the return of its annual autumnal showcase Fall on the Farm, taking place every Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 3pm, from October 15-30, 2022. Hosted at the resort's expansive 18,000 square-foot on-site Whisper Creek Farm, Grande Lakes Orlando boasts the ideal destination for guests of all ages to enjoy a festive fall experience with abundant activities, world-class cuisine and so much more.
During Fall on the Farm weekends, Whisper Creek Farm transforms into an autumnal showcase that invites families and guests to enjoy a range of seasonal activities. Programming ranges from staples such as hayrides, pumpkin picking and carving and a maze, to arts and crafts, face painting, balloon artist, live music, cornhole and other family games. Grande Lakes Orlando's own Olympic medalist and two-time World Champion culinary artist and carver, Victor Dagatan, will demonstrate creative pumpkin carving and painting ideas.
For active and adventurous guests, the resort's Master Falconer will provide attendees with an opportunity to see a falcon and learn about falconry school.
Foodies will rejoice in the abundance of culinary delights with locally-sourced dining options from local purveyors and the resort's award-winning culinary team. With Knife & Spoon at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando having recently been awarded a MICHELIN Star and Primo at JW Marriott Orlando being MICHELIN recommended, Fall on the Farm offers flavorful experiences fit for all. Guests can also visit the farmer's market to purchase a taste of Grande Lakes Orlando's homegrown produce as well as peruse other locally-sourced and homemade treats such as honey, jams, BBQ sauces and rubs and popcorn for those looking to take a bite home.
Tickets and Packages
For families looking to craft unforgettable memories, Grande Lakes Orlando's Photography Concierge is available on-site to capture the perfect fall family portraits, beginning at $30 with advanced reservations required. Guests can also combine their Fall on the Farm experience with two stay packages, offering abundant savings and other amenities.
Admission to Fall on the Farm is available to both resort and non-resort guests and are priced at $40 and $60 respectively, with children ages two and under being complimentary. Reservations are required and tickets can be purchased at www.fallonthefarmatglo.com.
About Grande Lakes Orlando
Hidden in the heart of Orlando, Grande Lakes Orlando sits on 500 lush acres at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The resort features a 582-room Ritz-Carlton, 1,010-room JW Marriott hotel, the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton spa as well as three picture-perfect pools. The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club, which hosts the PNC Championship, includes an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course. A dozen celebrated dining venues throughout include Knife & Spoon, a steak and seafood restaurant led by award-winning chef John Tesar, and Primo, Mediterranean/Italian fare by multiple James Beard award-winning chef Melissa Kelly, a leader in the farm-to-fork movement. Grand Lakes Orlando restaurants source fresh ingredients from Whisper Creek Farm, an on-property 18,000-square-foot working farm, as well as on-site apiaries. The resort features a wide array of additional activities: kayaking, eco-tours on Shingle Creek, falconry, mountain biking and fishing school. Conference and meeting attendees have their pick of meeting space options located across 150,000 square feet plus more than 100,000 square feet of outdoor space. Grande Lakes is located 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and minutes from the major theme parks.
Follow Grande Lakes Orlando @grandelakesorlando on Instagram and grandelakesorlando on Facebook. Also, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott on Twitter @RC_Orlando and @JW_Orlando, Instagram @ritzcarltonorlando and @jwmorlando and Facebook ritzcarltonorlando and jwmarriottorlando.
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OAK PARK HEIGHTS, Minn. — Editor's note: The video above first aired on KARE 11 in July of 2022.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of murdering George Floyd in May of 2020, was moved by U.S. Marshals to a federal facility Wednesday morning.
A spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Corrections confirmed Chauvin was picked up from Oak Park Heights Prison near Stillwater around 8 a.m. The spokesperson declined to provide information about Chauvin's destination, deferring additional inquiries to the U.S. Marshals Service. But early Thursday, a federal inmate locator website listed Chauvin as an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, AZ.
Chauvin is serving 22-year and 21-year sentences concurrently, the first involving his conviction on state charges and the latter involving federal charges. Judge Peter Cahill handed down the longer sentence in April 2021 after a jury found Chauvin guilty of second-degree manslaughter, second-degree murder and third-degree murder in Floyd’s death.
Chauvin later pleaded guilty to the federal charges filed against him, admitting for the first time that he kept his knee on Floyd’s neck — even after he became unresponsive — resulting in Floyd's death.
The deal agreed upon by both parties said Chauvin would serve his sentences at the same time, and eventually be transferred from a state prison to a federal prison facility. Judge Paul Magnuson handed down the 21-year sentence in July, telling Chauvin he must be "substantially punished" for his conduct toward Floyd.
Experts say the move will likely make prison safer for Chauvin as some fellow inmates in Minnesota are people Chauvin was involved in arresting. He spent his time at Oak Park Heights in solitary confinement, but may be held under less restrictive conditions in the Tucson facility.
The other officers involved in Floyd's death, Thomas Lane, J Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao were each convicted of civil rights charges, accusing them of neglecting to allow Floyd access to medical care as he was held under Chauvin's knee.
Lane was recently moved to a low-security federal prison in Colorado where he's serving a 2 1/2-year sentence for violating Floyd's rights. Lane pleaded guilty to state charges of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in May, which he's set to be sentenced for in September.
Thao and Kueng are serving 3 years and 3/12 years, respectively, for their failure to intervene, and are expected to go to state court in October for separate charges of aiding and abetting both murder and manslaughter.
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Students graduating from New College of Florida, angry at their school's takeover by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, have organized their own alternative commencement ceremony.
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Students graduating from New College of Florida, angry at their school's takeover by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, have organized their own alternative commencement ceremony.
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NEW YORK -- General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks for model year 2019 or later, following the discovery of a potential leak in brake fluid that could result in a fire.
Potentially 40,428 vehicles could be affected. They include 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD models with model years between 2019 and 2023, according to documents posted by U.S. safety regulators on Saturday.
The vehicles may have a brake pressure sensor assembly that allows brake fluid to leak and cause a short circuit. That in turn increases the risk of a fire that could occur when the vehicle is either driving or parked.
GM advises owners with potentially affected models to park outdoors and away from structures until the recall repair is done. Vehicles with model years before 2019 used a different design.
GM said it's not aware of any injuries related to the condition.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Operators of the western New York concert venue where three people were fatally injured after a show by the rapper GloRilla say they are “devastated by the events” and cooperating with the city as it investigates the crowd surge that left several others hurt.
A statement issued Saturday on behalf of the Rochester Main Street Armory and owner Scott Donaldson said Donaldson has consented to the city’s request to inspect the venue and is confident it followed all city codes.
The city temporarily shut down the former military armory by refusing to renew its entertainment license while criminal and regulatory investigations are underway.
Aisha Stephens, 35, of Syracuse, Rhondesia Belton, 33, of Buffalo, and Brandy Miller, 35, of Rochester, died and at least six people were injured after being caught up in a crush of concertgoers who surged toward the exits after the March 5 show.
Police said concertgoers described hearing what they believed to be gunshots, but no evidence of gunfire has been found. The venue's main arena holds about 5,000 people.
“The Main Street Armory, Scott Donaldson, and his team are devastated by the events that occurred March 5, 2023. Our deepest condolences go out to the families, friends and loved ones of Rhondesia Belton, Brandy Miller and Aisha Stephens,” the written statement released by the law office Gallo & Iacovangelo said in part. “Over the years, the Armory has successfully hosted hundreds of events.”
It was the first public statement from the venue since the concert.
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Transcript: British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce on “Face the Nation”
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dame Karen Pierce, the British ambassador to the U.S., that aired Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, on “Face the Nation.”
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MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Dame Karen Pierce, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States and Madam Ambassador, welcome to FACE THE NATION and our condolences to you and your country.
BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES KAREN PIERCE: Thank you very much.
MARGARET BRENNAN: President Biden reminded the country that Queen Elizabeth said “grief is the price we pay for love,” and she said it after the attacks of 9/11. I wonder as you look around this town and you see Union Jacks down Pennsylvania Avenue, you have this outpouring of sympathy, has it surprised you how strong the reaction has been?
AMB. PIERCE: Well, could I start Margaret by also expressing my condolences to the American people on the anniversary of 9/11? As you say that that is what the Queen said. She also asked that the British institutions fly the American flag after 9/11 and on the 10th and 20th anniversaries. So I think it’s very good that the mayor and others have put up the British flags. It’s very kind of them. We appreciate it very much. And yes, I think we-we were a little bit surprised by quite how many Americans have rallied, have come to the embassy to pay their respects, have sent us messages. We were honored by the president coming to the embassy, the Vice President and Secretary Blinken. This is what close allies do, they support each other. Nevertheless, it’s a very moving thing to see.
MARGARET BRENNAN:And President Biden, other world leaders have said they will come to the United Kingdom for the funeral next Monday. I want to take a quick break here and come back because we have a lot to talk about. You have a lot of change ahead and underway in the United Kingdom and we will have more from the ambassador in just a moment. So stay with us.
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MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face The Nation. We continue our conversation now with the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States, Dame Karen Pierce. It’s so good to have you here at such a key moment. And I wonder as King Charles III, and we start to see him in this role on the throne, what will change about the contours of the kingdom? And I asked that because, as I’m sure you’ve seen, there’s been a lot written in recent days. In the New York Times, there was a columnist Maya Jasanoff, who’s a British historian, or writes about the Empire. And she said, that the Commonwealth really kind of glosses over some of the more bloody forms of British colonialism. She said, in her role as Queen, Elizabeth helped obscure a bloody history of decolonization, whose proportions and legacies have yet to be adequately acknowledged. It sort of kicked off a debate here. And I wonder how you think King Charles will deal with that? Is he mindful of things like this?
AMB. PIERCE: He’s very politically aware, and astute and very much aware of the world around him. I think his first task will be to go around the constituent parts of the UK, promoting a message of unity. One of respect for the late Queen, but also one of renewal. He’ll want to show stability in unity and continuity. But he has made no secret of the fact there are things you’d like to modernize. So we’ll wait and see what those are. He’s a huge supporter of the Commonwealth, he becomes head of the Commonwealth, and that was decided a few years ago, he has gone on record as saying, it doesn’t matter what sort of government you have in the Commonwealth, whether you have a monarchy, whether you have a Republic, whether you have some other form, you are very welcome in the Commonwealth. And he wants to do what he can to strengthen that partnership of equal-equal nations, and I want to stress the equal. We can’t pretend we have a different history. There are good things and bad, and we need to talk about them. But I think that the assessment is-is-is too negative. I would say that one of the overwhelmingly positive things that came out of the Queen’s 70 years was the transition from Empire to Commonwealth, was the transition to having a fellowship of sovereign equal nations who will come together every two years, at head of government and head of state level, and who do an awful lot e.g. on trade in between. So I think that’s a positive legacy. And I think most countries in the Commonwealth would feel that.
MARGARET BRENNAN: The UK has had such tremendous change – four Prime Ministers in the past six years, a new Prime Minister just in recent days as well, Liz Truss. I want to ask you about the US-UK relationship, because President Biden has made clear when it comes to relations for him, protecting the peace in Northern Ireland is of utmost importance. And this looks like it could be a point of difference. Because the US has warned the UK not to hold a vote on this legislation that could affect the creation or not have a hard border between North and South Ireland. Do you believe that vote will happen? And what happens to US relations if that goes ahead?
AMB. PIERCE: So I think the first thing to say is that the President had a very warm discussion with the Prime Minister when she was first appointed. They talked about the special relationship, they talked about what Britain and the US can do together promoting democracy and open societies around the world and the need to push back on authoritarianism. So as the Queen herself said, what brings us together is-is far stronger than any individual issue that may divide us. We too in Britain, the Prime Minister wants to preserve the Good Friday peace agreement in Northern Ireland. She and the President and the Irish government absolutely share that aim.
MARGARET BRENNAN: But she has also talked about scrapping parts of that agreement with the EU, that’s–
AMB. PIERCE: Well that is a particular agreement about trade, so that Northern Ireland can trade with Ireland, which remains in the European Union, and the mainland of Great Britain can also trade with-with Northern Ireland as part of the United Kingdom. And the difficulty arises precisely because we are determined to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland. We accept thats an enormous gain of the Good Friday Agreement. It is hard to introduce trading arrangements that protect the integrity of the EU single market and protect the integrity of the United Kingdom–
MARGARET BRENNAN: Right–
AMB. PIERCE: single market when you haven’t got a border, but we don’t want to introduce a border. The legislation going through Parliament is not about a border. It’s about contingency measures that the government could take if it needed to if we cannot reach a negotiated settlement with the EU to make the passage of goods between Northern Ireland and Ireland smoother than it is now. There’s lots of disruption to communities. They can’t get the goods and medicine in Northern Ireland that they need. Government needs to sort this out.
MARGARET BRENNAN: There are a lot of challenges the Prime Minister faces, including economic ones, in large part because of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Do you see political risk to the alliance in the months ahead?
AMB. PIERCE: No, I think the alliance, the NATO alliance has shown that it is stronger than ever. There has been a remarkably united response to President Putin’s invasion, the same is true of the transatlantic relationship between Europe as a whole and the United States more broadly. Leaders will be able to get together in the forthcoming UN General Assembly where I think you’ll see more outpourings of support for Ukraine. There’s no doubt there is a cost of living crisis, that’s not unique to Britain. We have introduced measures around energy bills and energy prices to try and help ordinary households, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, our treasury secretary was here recently talking to Secretary Yellen. We’re looking together at how we can share best practice in what to do to help households.
MARGARET BRENNAN: Well, we will continue to follow closely in the coming days and weeks. Thank you so much, Ambassador..
AMB. PIERCE: Thank you
MARGARET BRENNAN: We will be right back.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbon fiber reinforced materials are widely used in products from golf clubs to the world's most advanced aircraft due to their high strength, stability, and light weight. Mussel Polymers, Inc., a specialty materials and coatings company, announced today that it has successfully coated carbon and aramid fibers with its Poly(catechol-styrene) (PCS), which is a step forward in producing lighter, stronger fiber reinforced composites.
PCS coatings improve bonding for a wide range of adhesive and composite chemistries while functionalizing material surfaces. This application of PCS is likely to significantly increase the strength and impact energy of fiber reinforced materials and improve the use of coatings and adhesives with carbon fiber parts and materials.
While carbon and aramid fibers possess many positive attributes, they are notoriously difficult to bond with because they are smooth and chemically inert. Previous work coating carbon and aramid fibers with Polydopamine (PDA), a catechol containing research agent like PCS, showed that the shear strength of a single coated fiber pulled from its matrix increased over 200% compared to that of a raw fiber. Further, the flexural strength and impact energy of reinforced composites made with the catechol coated fibers increased over 200%.
PCS is the first commercially available catechol compound used to coat carbon fibers, among its many other uses.
Jason Stieg – Chief Commercial Officer of Mussel Polymers – "The MPI team successfully coated carbon and aramid fibers with PCS using a simple one-step, room temperature process. These coated fibers were examined under the scanning electron microscope at Lehigh University. The resulting images were striking and showed complete coverage of the fibers. The ability of our polymer to bond to these surfaces has applicability in both advanced composite materials and the assembly and coating of carbon fiber parts."
George Boyajian - CEO of Mussel Polymers - "We are excited to have expanded the uses of our Poly(catechol-styrene). With this development allowing for stronger, lightweight materials, we will expand our partnerships with new materials and products companies. The simplicity of this coating process may accelerate its adoption and allow for safer and more environmentally sound materials."
Mussel Polymers is currently in discussions to jointly develop new composite materials with its PCS.
Mussel Polymers, Inc. (MPI) is a specialty materials company commercializing a range of products based on its biomimetic Poly(catechol-styrene). PCS is the first commercially available catechol containing polymer. PCS effectively bonds with many materials, providing enhanced adhesion and other surface functionalizing benefits. MPI is developing products for applications in the dental, biomedical, defense, specialty coatings, industrial and marine industries. Founded in 2020, MPI is based at the Ben Franklin Technology Facility in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Inquiries can be addressed to letsbond@musselpolymers.com.
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LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) — Human bones found inside a submerged car near the Georgia-Alabama state line in 2021 have been matched to a college student who had been missing for 47 years, according to a Georgia sheriff.
Kyle Clinkscales, 22, of LaGrange, vanished in January 1976 after leaving the Georgia club where he worked as a bartender to return to school at Auburn University in neighboring Alabama.
Investigators got a break in the cold case in December 2021, when someone spotted a car in a murky Alabama creek. The 1974 Ford Pinto pulled from the water belonged to Clinkscales, and some of his belongings were still inside. So were about 50 bones, including part of a skull.
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The office of Troup County Sheriff James Woodruff announced in a statement Sunday that forensic tests by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the FBI have concluded that the bones found inside the car more than a year ago are Clinkscales' remains.
“At this time an official report has not been completed or released by the GBI as it relates to a manner of death,” according to the sheriff's statement.
GBI spokesperson Nelly Miles confirmed Wednesday that investigators have not determined how Clinkscales died or whether foul play was involved.
In 2006, Jimmy Earl Jones pleaded guilty to making false statements to authorities about Clinkscales' death and was sentenced to four years in prison. Jones had told investigators that Clinkscales was fatally shot by someone else, but he gave conflicting accounts that prosecutors determined were useless to uncovering the truth.
Pete Skandalakis, the former district attorney who prosecuted Jones, said after Clinkscales’ car was found that the “most plausible explanation” for his death was that he accidentally ran off the road.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) —
A mother whose son was found dead in the middle of a South Carolina road eight years ago is opening a private investigation into his death after raising almost $90,000 amid the publicity surrounding the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.
There is no current evidence linking Stephen Smith’s death to the Murdaugh family, the lawyers for the mother say. State investigators, who are also looking into Smith’s death, have remained tight-lipped about taking over the case around the same time police said Murdaugh killed his wife and son. He is serving a life sentence for those killings.
But the lack of evidence hasn’t stopped speculation. And that attention in turn helped Sandy Smith raise in less than two weeks more than $87,000 through Go Fund Me. Her goal was $15,000 — enough to pay to exhume her son’s body and have a private autopsy.
“It’s important to me because I love my son and since I couldn’t protect him, I’m going to fight for him,” Sandy Smith told reporters Monday as her lawyers announced the private investigation.
Stephen Smith was found dead in the middle of a two-lane Hampton County road on July 8, 2015. His car with the gas cap removed and his wallet still inside was found a short distance away
The trooper who responded didn’t think it was a hit and run, but the pathologist who did the autopsy theorized Smith was hit in the head by the side mirror of a passing truck that did not stop.
Police said it appeared he ran out of gas and was walking for help, but attorney Eric Bland, who is representing the Smith family, said Smith didn’t make any calls on his cellphone and his shoes, which were tied loosely, were still on his feet. People hit by cars are often found without their shoes from the force of the wreck.
Smith’s family thinks his injuries, including head injuries and a dislocated arm bent behind him, indicate he was beaten to death and dropped on the highway. There were no skid marks on the road or debris like broken glass or mirror parts found nearby, said Ronnie Richter, another lawyer for the Smiths.
State agents took over the case in 2021, though they have never said why they decided to do that or whether it is linked to information found during the investigation into the death of Alex Murdaugh’s wife and son. Troopers typically investigate traffic deaths in South Carolina, where state agents typically investigate other crimes.
State Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel reached out to Smith’s new lawyers to ask if they will share any new information they find through the autopsy or any other investigation, agency spokesperson Renée Wunderlich said.
“We do believe it was a murder,” Keel told The State newspaper on Tuesday night. “We don’t believe it was a hit-and-run.”
Investigators think people might be more willing to talk now that the murder trial is finished, said the Smith family attorney Bland.
The first step for the private investigation will be getting permission from a judge to exhume Stephen Smith’s body. The backing of state agents would likely help that request.
Bland also hopes the private investigators can gather and analyze cellphone data from Smith and the people he was communicating with to reconstruct who he was hanging out with and what he was doing not just right before his body was found but also in the weeks before his death.
“Stephen had to live a secret life. Being young and gay in the Lowcountry was not an easy thing to do,” Bland said.
Smith and Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son, Buster, went to the same high school, leading to rumors that the Murdaugh family was involved in his death. Richter went out of his way this week to say they have no evidence Buster Murdaugh was involved in anything with Smith.
The talk has gotten so loud, Buster Murdaugh issued a statement Monday, saying he could no longer ignore the “vicious rumors” as he grieves “over the brutal murders of my mother and brother. I love them so much and miss them terribly. ”
He said he is being harassed and targeted by defamatory comments.
“These baseless rumors of my involvement with Stephen and his death are false,” Buster Murdaugh wrote in his statement. “I unequivocally deny any involvement in his death, and my heart goes out to the Smith family.”
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has defrocked an anti-abortion U.S. priest, Frank Pavone, for what it said were “blasphemous communications on social media” as well as “persistent disobedience” of his bishop.
A letter to U.S. bishops from the Vatican ambassador to the U.S., Archbishop Christophe Pierre, obtained Sunday, said the decision against Pavone, who heads the anti-abortion group Priests for Life, had been taken Nov. 9, and that there was no chance for an appeal.
Pavone had been investigated by his then-diocese of Amarillo, Texas, for having placed an aborted fetus on an altar and posting a video of it on two social media sites in 2016. He posts frequently about U.S. politics and abortion, and the video of the aborted fetus was accompanied by a post saying that Hillary Clinton and the Democratic platform would allow abortion to continue and that Donald Trump and the Republican platform want to protect unborn children.
Pavone remains a firm supporter of Trump: His Twitter handle features him wearing a “MAGA” hat with a background photo featuring the former U.S. president, whom many conservatives praise for his Supreme Court nominees who overturned the landmark decision guaranteeing a constitutional right to abortion in the United States.
In a tweet Sunday, Pavone sounded defiant, comparing his fate to that of the unborn.
“So in every profession, including the priesthood, if you defend the #unborn, you will be treated like them! The only difference is that when we are “aborted,” we continue to speak, loud and clear.”
His supporters immediately denounced the measure, including the bishop of Tyler, Texas, Joseph Strickland, who referred to U.S. President Joe Biden’s support for abortion rights as “evil.”
“The blasphemy is that this holy priest is canceled while an evil president promotes the denial of truth & the murder of the unborn at every turn, Vatican officials promote immorality & denial of the deposit of faith & priests promote gender confusion devastating lives…evil,” Strickland tweeted.
Pavone had appealed to the Vatican over restrictions placed on his ministry in 2011 by the Amarillo bishop, succeeded in getting the restrictions eased, and relocated away from Texas while remaining active with Priests for Life.
In his letter, Pierre cited information from the Congregation for Clergy that Pavone had been laicized — he can no longer present himself as a priest — after being found guilty in a canonical proceeding “of blasphemous communications on social media and of persistent disobedience of the lawful instructions of his diocesan bishop.” The letter was first reported by Catholic News Agency.
The statement said Pavone was given “ample opportunity to defend himself” as well as to submit to his bishop. “It was determined that Father Pavone had no reasonable justification for his actions.”
The statement concluded that since Priests for Life is not a Catholic organization, it would be up to the group to determine whether he could continue his role “as a lay person.”
Laicization, or being reduced to the lay state, is one of the harshest sanctions in the church’s canon law.
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In Memoriam
In loving memory of,
MALISSA “LISA” SELDON JENKINS
02/13/1957 - 08/11/2013
Though you abide around God’s throne,
We miss your shinning face and smile
Your beautiful laughter
Your kind ways
Your essence of life
We feel your love for us, as we dearly love you.
We will see you again one day.
In loving memories,
Your Family.
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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq: IEP) ("IEP" or the "Company") today issued the following statement in response to a short seller's misleading and self-serving report published on May 2, 2023:
Chairman of the Board, Carl C. Icahn, stated: "Hindenburg Research, founded by Nathan Anderson, would be more aptly named Blitzkrieg Research given its tactics of wantonly destroying property and harming innocent civilians. Mr. Anderson's modus operandi is to launch disinformation campaigns to distort companies' images, damage their reputations and bleed the hard-earned savings of individual investors. But, unlike many of its victims, we will not stand by idly. We intend to take all appropriate steps to protect our unitholders and fight back.
"We believe that the greatest paradigm for investment success is activism. We have a long-held belief that at far too many companies today there is no real corporate governance and therefore no accountability and, as a result, companies are not nearly as productive as they should be. The failure of our system presents an opportunity for activists, like us, who are willing to spend the energy, the time and the money to breach the walls that far too many corporations have built to entrench themselves. Over the years, we have generated hundreds of billions of dollars of value for stockholders through activist campaigns where we were able to guide boards and CEOs to take the steps necessary to enhance the value of their companies. Examples of these, to name a few, are Texaco, Reynolds, Netflix, Forest Labs, Apple, CVR Energy, Herbalife, eBay, Tropicana, Cheniere, and Occidental.
"In more recent years the performance of our investment segment has been lower than our historical averages. A key detractor has been our bearish view of the market, causing us to have a large net short position. We recently have taken steps to reduce the short positions in our hedge book and concentrate for the most part on activism, which has served us so well in the past. We believe our existing portfolio has considerable upside potential over the coming years.
"We expect that, over time, IEP's performance will speak for itself. We have a strong balance sheet, with $1.9 billion of cash and $4 billion of additional liquidity, and stand ready to take advantage of all opportunities. As we consider recent events, we are left asking why Mr. Anderson issued this inflammatory report, doing great harm to retail investors. He has admitted to shorting stock before issuing his report, believing that the stock price would temporarily decline. Was that his only goal? Whatever the motive, IEP intends to vigorously defend itself and its unitholders."
Mr. Icahn and his affiliates own approximately 84% of the Company's outstanding units. As a publicly traded limited partnership, IEP offers its unitholders the ability to invest alongside Mr. Icahn as co-owners of IEP and, in so doing, to participate in the Company's activist strategy. To be clear, Mr. Icahn receives no fees, salary or any other compensation from IEP.
The day after the report was published, IEP's market capitalization fell by $6.6 billion for our unitholders. As recently as May 4, 2023, the American Bankers Association said that "the harm caused by short selling that runs counter to economic fundamentals ultimately falls on small investors, who see value destroyed by others' predatory behavior." The good news for IEP's investors is that we have Carl, the liquidity, the strategy and the know-how to fight back.
The following response sets the record straight with respect to the misleading and self-serving claims.
IEP's Board of Directors is focused on preserving an optimal liquidity position for the benefit of all unitholders. Investors are attracted to this commitment, which includes a long-term view of the Company's liquidity needs and a willingness to return capital in a fiscally responsible manner.
- IEP's Board continuously evaluates various strategies for improving its liquidity position. As a fundamental element of this strategy, the Company seeks to raise debt and equity capital when market conditions warrant and when it believes that all of the Company's unitholders will benefit from it doing so. These capital raises are not always driven by an immediate need for liquidity, but instead with a long-term view towards maintaining a strong liquidity position and, if appropriate, making distributions to its unitholders. In this vein, since 2019, the Company has issued units to the public under its ATM program as one of a number of strategies to enhance its liquidity position. In issuing units under the ATM program, IEP welcomes new investors to the IEP family, who are excited to benefit from the core investment strategies and the visionary leadership of Mr. Icahn that IEP uniquely offers.
- Beginning in 2005, IEP's Board of Directors has issued a quarterly distribution to its unitholders. With exceptions, Mr. Icahn has generally taken distributions in units. As he takes distributions in units, it further aligns Mr. Icahn with the public unitholders. Notably, the Company issued quarterly distributions long before the ATM program was in place and the Company's units have traded at a premium to their net asset value since 2014.
- IEP is a diversified holding company that consolidates operating businesses and interests in investment funds (some of which are not wholly owned, which creates non-controlling interests). For example, IEP consolidates 100% of Viskase, of which IEP owns 90% and there is a non-controlling interest of 10%. Due to this complex structure, IEP's consolidated cash flow statement cannot be used in isolation to determine the cash flows at the holding company segment. To increase disclosure to investors, IEP began disclosing holding company segment specific cash flows in the fiscal year 2018 Form 10-K. From 2016 to 2022, our holding company segment net increase in cash flows was $1.6 billion.
IEP's net asset value (NAV) determinations are based on accepted valuation methodologies.
- As of December 31, 2022, IEP used standard industry valuation methods in which the NAV determination for 69% of its gross assets is based on market value, the NAV determination for 14% of its gross assets is based on book value, the NAV determination for 8% of its gross assets is based on market comparable valuation techniques, and the NAV determination for 9% of its gross assets is based on the assistance of third-party valuation consultants.
- With respect to the specific examples the short seller identified in its report, each criticism is fundamentally flawed:
- IEP NAV has had several noticeable examples where the sale price ultimately was far in excess of the previously stated NAV. The following chart compares the sales price of significant assets to the mark prior to the asset sale:
IEP is a publicly traded master limited partnership.
- The comparison of IEP to closed-end funds as "peers" is a perfect example of comparing apples to oranges. The short seller report compares the publicly managed vehicles of Third Point and Pershing Square to IEP.
- Both Third Point and Pershing Square are investment advisers that manage closed-end funds. Both charge significant fees, including management, carried interest and other fees. The Hindenburg report itself notes that "Pershing Square charges a 1.5% management fee and 16% performance fee. Third Point charges a 1.25% management and 20% performance fee." The short seller report goes on to further state "We were unable to locate granular disclosure on Icahn's investment fund fees but we reached out to the company for clarification." The reason they cannot find such information is because there are no such fees – a fact the most basic due diligence and review of our public filings would have revealed to an honest reader. IEP is not encumbered by any fees, salary or any other compensation payable to Mr. Icahn. To repeat, there is no comparison between our activist strategy and operating businesses and the closed end funds managed by others.
IEP's unique structure and history explain why the market values its units at a premium to NAV: it provides all investors an opportunity to invest alongside a legend of Wall Street as co-owners of IEP and, in doing so, to participate in the Company's activist business management and investment strategy.
- First, public unitholders of IEP truly invest alongside the iconic Mr. Icahn as co-owners of IEP. A significant portion of Mr. Icahn's personal net worth is represented by his ownership interest in IEP. Therefore, public investors can take comfort in Mr. Icahn's true alignment with their interests.
- Second, IEP investors buy the same units that Mr. Icahn holds. Like any investor, Mr. Icahn may use his IEP equity as an asset in any appropriate manner. Given his alignment with unitholders and the significant amount of his net worth held through IEP, Mr. Icahn pledges IEP units as collateral for borrowings. Mr. Icahn has advised that he and his affiliates are current and in full compliance with all personal loans.
- Third, Mr. Icahn is deeply invested in IEP and, with his affiliates, owns 84% of all outstanding units of IEP. The remaining public 16% is held almost entirely by individual investors and not wealthy institutions. This fact highlights how the short seller report aims to destroy the hard-earned savings of retail and public investors.
IEP does not intend to abandon its unitholders – it will defend their interests in all appropriate manners.
Icahn Enterprises L.P., a master limited partnership, is a diversified holding company engaged in seven primary business segments: Investment, Energy, Automotive, Food Packaging, Real Estate, Home Fashion and Pharma.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, many of which are beyond our ability to control or predict. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "will" or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements about the expected future business and financial performance of Icahn Enterprises and its subsidiaries. Actual events, results and outcomes may differ materially from our expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including risks related to economic downturns, substantial competition and rising operating costs; risks related to the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global economy, financial markets and industries in which our subsidiaries operate; the impacts from the Russia/Ukraine conflict, including economic volatility and the impacts of export controls and other economic sanctions, risks related to our investment activities, including the nature of the investments made by the private funds in which we invest, declines in the fair value of our investments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, losses in the private funds and loss of key employees; risks related to our ability to continue to conduct our activities in a manner so as to not be deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or to be taxed as a corporation; risks related to short sellers and associated litigation and regulatory inquiries; risks related to our energy business, including the volatility and availability of crude oil, other feed stocks and refined products, declines in global demand for crude oil, refined products and liquid transportation fuels as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, unfavorable refining margin (crack spread), interrupted access to pipelines, significant fluctuations in nitrogen fertilizer demand in the agricultural industry and seasonality of results; risks related to the success of the proposed spin-off of the fertilizer business; risks related to our automotive activities and exposure to adverse conditions in the automotive industry, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chapter 11 filing of our automotive parts subsidiary; risks related to our food packaging activities, including competition from better capitalized competitors, inability of our suppliers to timely deliver raw materials, and the failure to effectively respond to industry changes in casings technology; supply chain issues; inflation, including increased costs of raw materials and shipping, including as a result of the Russia/Ukraine conflict; interest rate increases; labor shortages and workforce availability; risks related to our real estate activities, including the extent of any tenant bankruptcies and insolvencies; risks related to our home fashion operations, including changes in the availability and price of raw materials, and changes in transportation costs and delivery times; and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, there may be other factors not presently known to us or which we currently consider to be immaterial that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Past performance in our Investment segment is not indicative of future performance. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating its performance. These include non-GAAP EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA represents earnings from continuing operations before interest expense, income tax (benefit) expense and depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA excluding certain effects of impairment, restructuring costs, certain pension plan expenses, gains/losses on disposition of assets, gains/losses on extinguishment of debt and certain other non-operational charges. We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis and on a basis attributable to Icahn Enterprises net of the effects of non-controlling interests. We conduct substantially all of our operations through subsidiaries. The operating results of our subsidiaries may not be sufficient to make distributions to us. In addition, our subsidiaries are not obligated to make funds available to us for payment of our indebtedness, payment of distributions on our depositary units or otherwise, and distributions and intercompany transfers from our subsidiaries to us may be restricted by applicable law or covenants contained in debt agreements and other agreements to which these subsidiaries currently may be subject or into which they may enter into in the future. The terms of any borrowings of our subsidiaries or other entities in which we own equity may restrict dividends, distributions or loans to us.
We believe that providing EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to investors has economic substance as these measures provide important supplemental information of our performance to investors and permits investors and management to evaluate the core operating performance of our business without regard to interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization and certain effects of impairment, restructuring costs, certain pension plan expenses, gains/losses on disposition of assets, gains/losses on extinguishment of debt and certain other non-operational charges. Additionally, we believe this information is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies that have issued debt. Management uses, and believes that investors benefit from referring to, these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our operating results, as well as in planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. Adjusting earnings for these charges allows investors to evaluate our performance from period to period, as well as our peers, without the effects of certain items that may vary depending on accounting methods and the book value of assets. Additionally, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA present meaningful measures of performance exclusive of our capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired and financed.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation, or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or U.S. GAAP. For example, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
- do not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures, or contractual commitments;
- do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; and
- do not reflect the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on our debt.
Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated or amortized often will have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements. Other companies in the industries in which we operate may calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. In addition, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of our financial performance under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. Given these limitations, we rely primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only as a supplemental measure of our financial performance.
Use of Indicative Net Asset Value Data
The Company uses indicative net asset value as an additional method for considering the value of the Company's assets, and we believe that this information can be helpful to investors. Please note, however, that the indicative net asset value does not represent the market price at which the depositary units trade. Accordingly, data regarding indicative net asset value is of limited use and should not be considered in isolation.
The Company's depositary units are not redeemable, which means that investors have no right or ability to obtain from the Company the indicative net asset value of units that they own. Units may be bought and sold on The Nasdaq Global Select Market at prevailing market prices. Those prices may be higher or lower than the indicative net asset value of the depositary units as calculated by management.
See below for more information on how we calculate the Company's indicative net asset value.
Indicative net asset value does not purport to reflect a valuation of IEP. The calculated Indicative net asset value does not include any value for our Investment Segment other than the fair market value of our investment in the Investment Funds. A valuation is a subjective exercise and Indicative net asset value does not necessarily consider all elements or consider in the adequate proportion the elements that could affect the valuation of IEP. Investors may reasonably differ on what such elements are and their impact on IEP. No representation or assurance, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy and correctness of Indicative net asset value as of these dates or with respect to any future indicative or prospective results which may vary.
(1) Represents GAAP equity attributable to us as of each respective date.
(2) Based on closing share price on each date (or if such date was not a trading day, the immediately preceding trading day) and the number of shares owned by the Holding Company as of each respective date.
(3) Amounts based on market comparables due to lack of material trading volume, valued at 9.0x Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(4) Subsequent to March 31, 2023, a significant tenant of a commercial high-rise property was notified of default for non-payment. The tenant stated they are unable to cure the default status and the lease has been terminated. We consider this default, along with other facts and circumstances, a triggering event for potential impairment and we will assess this long-lived asset for any non-cash impairment charges during the second quarter of 2023. As of March 31, 2023, this property had a NAV of $218 million and any potential impairment cannot be estimated at this time.
(5) Amounts based on market comparables due to lack of material trading volume, valued at 14.0x Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
(6) On January 31, 2023, a subsidiary of Icahn Automotive, IEH Auto Parts Holding LLC and its subsidiaries ("Auto Plus"), an aftermarket parts distributor held within our Automotive segment, filed voluntary petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court. As a result, IEP deconsolidated Auto Plus, writing down its remaining equity interest to zero which is offset by the recognition of a $188 million related party note receivable which is reflected in Other Holding Company net assets. The total impact to NAV for Q1 2023 was a reduction of $193 million.
(7) Management performed a valuation on the owned real-estate with the assistance of third-party consultants to estimate fair-market-value. This analysis utilized property-level market rents, location level profitability, and utilized prevailing cap rates ranging from 6.8% to 8.0% as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The valuation assumed that triple net leases are in place for all the locations at rents estimated by management based on market conditions. There is no assurance we would be able to sell the assets on the timeline or at the prices and lease terms we estimate. Different judgments or assumptions would result in different estimates of the value of these real estate assets. Moreover, although we evaluate and provide our Indicative Net Asset Value on a regular basis, the estimated values may fluctuate in the interim, so that any actual transaction could result in a higher or lower valuation.
(8) Holding Company's balance as of each respective date, excluding non-cash deferred tax assets or liabilities. With respect to March 31, 2023, the distribution payable was adjusted to $70 million, which represents the actual distribution paid subsequent to March 31, 2023.
(9) Holding Company's balance as of each respective date.
Investor Contact: Ted Papapostolou, Chief Financial Officer
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Boston Bruins close out regular season, beat Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in OT
David Pastrnak's goal midway through the third period was the winner and the Boston Bruins closed out their record-setting season with a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.
Dmitry Orlov had a goal and an assist. Trent Frederic, Jake DeBrusk and Charlie Coyle also scored for Boston (65-12-5). Jeremy Swayman made 30 saves.
The Bruins closed their Presidents Trophy-winning season by establishing records for wins (65) and points (135) in a season. Boston broke the NHL points record with a 5-2 victory over Washington on Tuesday. With that win, the Bruins pushed their points total to 133, one more than the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens. Those Canadiens played in an era without overtime and shootouts. The Bruins' extra points for shootout wins and overtime wins were unavailable to Canadiens when they set the record.
The Bruins also set the NHL victory record with 63 on Sunday at Philadelphia, breaking a tie with the 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings and 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning.
Lucas Condotta scored in his NHL debut, and Michael Pezzetta added a goal and an assist for the Canadiens. Nick Suzuki and Justin Barron also scored as Montreal closed the season at 31-45-6. Starting on back-to-back nights, Sam Montembeault made 16 saves.
Condotta put Montreal in front early when he moved into the crease and batted the puck in 3:27 into the first period. Joel Teasdale earned his first NHL point with an assist.
Boston tied the game 9:19 into the period when Frederic redirected Connor Clifton’s shot from the right faceoff circle.
DeBrusk gave the Bruins their first lead at 14:40, beating Montembeault with a shot from a tight angle.
Joel Edmundson intercepted a clearing pass along the boards and took a shot from the point that Suzuki tipped in 7:16 into the second period. He tied Cole Caufield’s team-best mark of 26 goals.
Montreal regained the lead just over a minute later when Rem Pitlick outraced Swayman for the puck and sent a pass to Pezzetta, who tapped in his seventh goal of the season into an empty net.
Orlov fired a shot just under the crossbar, tying the game at 3 for Boston at 13:58 of the second.
Barron scored on a loose puck in the slot for a short-handed goal, giving Montreal its third lead of the game 1:09 into the third period.
Coyle knotted the score for Boston, beating Montembeault with a wrist shot at 8:48.
Just over two minutes later, Orlov connected with Pastrnak on a cross-crease pass. Pastrnak's 61st goal of the season was the winner.
INJURY REPORT
Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson left the game early in the second period after getting tangled up with Coyle in the neutral zone and falling onto the ice. The team announced during the second period that Matheson had suffered a lower-body injury and would not return.
UP NEXT
Bruins: Face the Florida Panthers in a first-round playoff series.
Canadiens: Season over.
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Advocacy group issues travel advisory to parents over California and Minnesota 'trans refuge' bills
The American Principles Project warned of loss of parental rights in California and Minnesota
An advocacy and think tank organization issued a travel advisory to California and Minnesota after lawmakers passed legislation to override out-of-state parental rights.
The American Principles Project (APP) is warning parents across the United States of the possibility of their parental rights being stripped away as recent legislation in California and Minnesota move to give state family courts the power to take temporary emergency jurisdiction over a minor coming into the state to access sex-change drugs or surgical procedures, regardless of if the minor is traveling from another state.
"Parents will do anything to protect our children. To lose your child and be powerless to prevent harm from coming to them would be any parent’s worst nightmare. Yet today, families traveling to California or Minnesota could be at risk for that awful scenario actually playing out — losing custody of their kids to an industry that aims to sterilize and mutilate their bodies," APP President Terry Schilling said in a statement. "It is frightening, and enraging, to think such anti-family policies have taken hold here in the United States."
"It is frightening, and enraging, to think such anti-family policies have taken hold here in the United States."
"While we have seen great strides throughout the country by lawmakers fighting back against this agenda, we must still be realistic about where things stand. Right now, parents traveling to both these states with their children run a very real risk of having their families ripped apart," Schilling added.
In September, California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 107 that established the state as a refuge for transgender children and their families. The bill was introduced earlier this year by state Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat.
"California must stand with LGBTQ kids and their families, especially when they’re under attack across the country," Wiener said in a statement. "Parents should never be separated from their kids or criminalized for simply allowing them to be who they are."
In April, Minnesota lawmakers passed similar legislation that would establish the state as a "trans refuge" for children who are seeking transgender medical procedures but who may be denied "gender-affirming care" in other states.
In a party-line 68-62 vote, the Minnesota House passed HF 146, which had been introduced by Rep. Leigh Finke of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. Finke is the state's first transgender lawmaker. The Minnesota Senate passed the legislation by a vote of 34-30 on Friday, April 21.
Additional legislation is being considered in California, AB-957, to require family courts to "strongly consider that affirming the minor’s gender identity is in the best interest of the child if a nonconsenting parent objects to a name and gender marker change to affirm conform to the minor’s gender identity."
This bill would require the court to strongly consider that affirming the minor’s gender identity is in the best interest of the child if a nonconsenting parent objects to a name and gender marker change to affirm conform to the minor’s gender identity.
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Schilling is encouraging parents to get informed and get organized, warning that, "the left is aiming to enact similar policies at the federal level and in all 50 states."
"The left is aiming to enact similar policies at the federal level and in all 50 states. The only way to stop them is to make sure more Americans are informed about their plans and to defeat them electorally," Schilling told Fox News Digital. "The good news is that most voters oppose the left's anti-family agenda, but parents must continue to make their presence felt in politics to ensure anti-family forces do not ultimately succeed."
"The left is aiming to enact similar policies at the federal level and in all 50 states."
Schilling's shared that there are legislators on both the federal and state levels working to fight for parental right.
"While more still needs to be done, it's good to see at least some legislators are making an attempt to fight back on behalf of parents," Schilling said.
In March, the Republican-majority in Congress passed the Parents Bill of Rights which, among other things, moved to dictate school's to notify parents on the schools' transgender student policies.
The legislation would require schools to inform parents if a school allows transgender students to participate in sports that don’t match the gender a student was given at birth. It would also require schools to tell parents if transgender students are allowed to use bathrooms that don’t correspond with the gender a student was given at birth.
DESANTIS SIGNS BILLS TARGETING TRANSGENDER TREATMENT FOR MINORS, PRONOUN USE IN SCHOOLS
Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed several new bills into law, including a ban on transgender treatments for children and legislation regarding the use of pronouns in schools.
One of the bills signed by DeSantis, SB 254, prohibits anyone under age 18 from undergoing sex-reassignment surgeries or taking prescription-based cross-sex hormones to treat gender dysphoria. The bill would also make permanent a state rule banning Medicaid from reimbursing people of all ages who undergo the procedures.
"This will permanently outlaw the mutilation of minors. It will outlaw the surgical procedures and experimental puberty blockers for minors," he said prior to signing SB 254. "It will also require any adults receiving these surgeries to be informed about the irreversible nature and about the dangers of the procedures. It will give the courts temporary jurisdiction to intervene and halt procedures for out-of-state children."
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A large majority of Americans favor a maximum age limit for elected officials, a new CBS News/YouGov poll found.
When asked if there should be an upper age restriction at which point lawmakers are forced to leave office, 73 percent of poll respondents agreed. Only 27 percent of those surveyed did not agree with the idea.
The majority across all political parties polled were in favor of the maximum age limit, with 71 percent of Democrats, 75 percent of Republicans and 75 percent of independents supporting it.
The majority support also held through every age group of respondents.
Most of those polled (40 percent) said 70 would be an appropriate cut-off age. The other ages offered were age 50 (8 percent), age 60 (26 percent), age 80 (18 percent) and age 90 (2 percent).
Currently, the oldest members of Congress are 87-year-olds Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). President Biden is 79 years old.
The poll, conducted on a sample of 2,085 U.S. adults between August 29-31, 2022, has a margin of error of 2.6 points points.
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SEATTLE, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be nearly two million new cases of cancer diagnosed in 2023, and more than half a million cancer-related deaths. To that end, cancer and other disease-related research on the International Space Station (ISS) is of critical importance not only to NASA, but also to the Biden-Harris administration. This year, the 12th annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) takes aim at deadly diseases with its Day 1 keynote panel, "Igniting Innovation to Accelerate Disease Research on the ISS."
Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, the assistant director for space policy in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), moderates this important discussion. In 2022, The White House unveiled Cancer Moonshot—an initiative to bring renewed leadership to the fight against cancer. Joining Uzo-Okoro on this panel are Lisa Carnell, division director of Biological and Physical Sciences at NASA, and Michael Roberts, chief scientific officer at the ISS National Laboratory.
This conversation will explore how the National Low Earth Orbit Research and Development Strategy positions the microgravity research community to uniquely contribute to the success of cancer and other disease treatment innovation, and facilitates the development of therapeutics with results that benefit humanity and improve the quality of life for patients on Earth.
Our Day 1 morning keynote panel kicks off ISSRDC 2023, the annual conference that brings together leaders from the commercial sector, U.S. government agencies, and academic communities to foster innovation and discovery onboard the space station. ISSRDC will showcase how the space station continues to provide a valuable platform for research and technology development that benefits humanity and enables a robust and sustainable market in low Earth orbit.
The conference is hosted by the ISS National Laboratory, managed by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS); NASA; and the American Astronautical Society (AAS) at the Hyatt Regency Seattle July 31-August 3, 2023. To learn more about ISSRDC 2023, including how to register, exhibit, or become a conference sponsor, please visit the conference website.
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About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory:
The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Lab allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit our website.
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...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Iowa, southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin,
including the following counties, in Iowa, Allamakee, Chickasaw,
Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell and Winneshiek. In
southeast Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Mower, Olmsted,
Wabasha and Winona. In Wisconsin, Adams, Buffalo, Crawford, Grant,
Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Richland, Trempealeau and
Vernon.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A moist atmosphere combined with training storms will result
in a heightened flash flooding potential.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The MTV Video Music Awards are back Sunday with some of the biggest names in music vying for the network’s fabled Moon Person statue.
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar are tied for leading nominees with seven apiece. Harlow and Lil Nas X’s collaboration “Industry Baby” propelled their nominations, landing them in competition for artist of the year along with Drake, Bad Bunny, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and Lizzo.
Closely behind are Harry Styles and Doja Cat, who received six nominations apiece, while Sheeran, Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Tayler Swift and The Weeknd each have five.
Harlow is pulling double duty, joining LL Cool J and Nicki Minaj as the show’s emcees. The VMAs are being being held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and will air beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Minaj will perform hits from throughout her career and accept the show’s video vanguard award, which MTV has said she’s receiving for her artistry, barrier-breaking hip-hop and status as a global superstar. The honor is named after Michael Jackson.
Eminem, Snoop Dogg, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bad Bunny are also set to perform
Madonna, who is the most awarded artist in MTV history with 20 wins, becomes the only artist to receive a nomination in each of the VMAs five decades. She earned her 69th nomination for her 14th studio album “Madame X.”
Lamar returns to the VMAs as a nominee for the first time since 2018, with nods for best hip-hop, direction, visual effects, editing, and a category known as video for good, while his songs “family ties” and “N95” are competing for best cinematography.
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H2 Green Steel is partnering with Midrex, a world leader in direct reduction ironmaking technology for the steel industry. Midrex's owner, Kobe Steel is further solidifying the partnership by investing in H2 Green Steel as part of its Series B financing round.
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- H2 Green Steel will build the world's first facility for direct reduced iron (DRI) running on 100 percent green hydrogen, based on Midrex's technology. The Midrex H2 Plant will have a yearly production of 2,1 million tonnes of hot DRI and hot briquetted iron (HBI) that will feed the production of initially 2,5 million tonnes of green steel in Boden in northern Sweden. This first-of-a-kind DRI plant will be provided by a consortium of Midrex and Paul Wurth, an SMS group company.
"We started working together almost two years ago and during this time, the team at Midrex has demonstrated a capability for rapid technical development, leading to a package that wraps the world's largest hydrogen electrical heater with the DRI process, to secure a completely green solution for iron reduction. This DRI plant will truly be first of its kind and a landmark for large scale green steel production," says Maria Persson Gulda, CTO of H2 Green Steel.
H2 Green Steel's purpose is to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries, starting with steel. Its process will remove up to 95 percent of carbon emissions compared to traditional steelmaking with a blast furnace. The bulk of the emission reductions will happen with Midrex's technology when iron ore is reduced to sponge iron. The companies will also work together for optimization services in the DRI-process.
"This unique project is a 'lighthouse' to our industry and sets the standard for green steel. There is simply nothing like it - 100 percent hydrogen from day one to produce over 2 million tonnes of DRI with up to 95 percent reduction in CO2," says Stephen C. Montague, President and CEO of Midrex Technologies, Inc. "This is where Midrex wants to be - at the leading edge of technology."
Midrex is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kobe Steel, and sealing the partnership further, Kobe Steel has made an investment in H2 Green Steel. In addition, Kobe Steel has begun discussions with H2 Green Steel for the possible purchase of green HBI in the future. H2 Green Steel may have some over-capacity of HBI in the transition for the company's production to reach full capacity.
"We are really excited to cooperate with H2 Green Steel as the strategic partners from both aspects of plant supply and equity investment, in order to jointly tackle the challenge toward the global carbon neutrality. We feel confident that H2 Green Steel project will set a good precedent in the world iron and steel industry moving forward to decarbonization," says Kazuto Morisaki, Executive Vice President of Kobe Steel, Ltd.
"As a major Japanese steel maker, Kobe Steel's investment in our venture clearly demonstrates the interest from incumbent steel companies in new ventures that will move the entire steel industry forward. It also adds further geographical diversification to our progressive group of investors who provide us solid support," says Henrik Henriksson, CEO of H2 Green Steel.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The administration of President Joe Biden and one of Indiana's largest employers have condemned the state's new ban on abortions, with the White House calling it another extreme attempt by Republicans to trample women's rights.
Indiana on Friday became the first state in the nation to approve such legislation since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 1973 landmark case that had protected the right to abortion nationwide.
"The Indiana Legislature took a devastating step as a result of the Supreme Court's extreme decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and eliminate women's constitutionally protected right to abortion," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement Saturday. "And, it's another radical step by Republican legislators to take away women's reproductive rights and freedom, and put personal health care decisions in the hands of politicians rather than women and their doctors."
The ban, which takes effect Sept. 15, includes some exceptions. Abortions will be permitted in cases of rape and incest, before 10-weeks post-fertilization; to protect the life and physical health of the mother; and if a fetus is diagnosed with a lethal anomaly. Victims of rape and incest won't be required to sign a notarized affidavit attesting to an attack, as had once been proposed.
Under the bill, abortions can only be performed in hospitals or outpatient centers owned by hospitals, meaning all abortion clinics will lose their licenses. A doctor who performs an illegal abortion or fails to file required reports will lose their medical license.
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co., which employs 10,400 people at its headquarters in Indianapolis, warned that the ban could lead it to reassess its presence in Indiana.
"We are concerned that this law will hinder Lilly's — and Indiana's — ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent from around the world," the company said in a statement Saturday. "While we have expanded our employee health plan coverage to include travel for reproductive services unavailable locally, that may not be enough for some current and potential employees."
"Given this new law, we will be forced to plan for more employment growth outside our home state," it said.
Lilly has research and development hubs in New York City and the California cities of San Diego and San Francisco, and this year announced it would build a $700 million genetic medicine hub in Boston.
Lilly was not among the more than 250 businesses that opposed abortion restrictions in a letter released July 21 by the American Civil Liberties Union, The Indianapolis Star reported.
IU Health, Indiana's largest health care system, said it was studying the new law.
"IU Health's priority remains ensuring our physicians and patients have clarity when making decisions about pregnancy within the limits of the law. We will take the next few weeks to fully understand the terms of the new law and how to incorporate the changes into our medical practice to protect our providers and care for the people seeking reproductive healthcare," it said in a statement.
The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce urged the General Assembly to proceed with caution.
"Over the last two weeks, the Indiana General Assembly has debated a substantial policy change on the issue of abortion in a compressed timeframe," the chamber said in a statement Thursday. "Such an expedited legislative process — rushing to advance state policy on broad, complex issues — is, at best, detrimental to Hoosiers, and at worst, reckless."
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WATCH LaLiga LIVE & ONLY on beIN SPORTS | 2-week free trial
Espanyol finished 14th in LaLiga in the 2021-2022 season, after gaining promotion back to the Spanish top flight as champion of the second tier.
However, it dismissed Vicente Moreno this month and have now moved for Martinez, which left Granada in May 2021 and has signed a two-year deal.
Martinez spent three seasons at Granada. He led the team back to LaLiga in 2019 before finishing seventh and reaching the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey in the following campaign.
A ninth-placed finish followed in the 2020-2021 season, along with a run to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, where it was beaten by Manchester United.
He opted against extending his stay at Granada, however, and the work he had done there was emphasised when the side went on to be relegated this season, finishing 18th.
In total, 41-year-old Martinez won 29 of his 76 LaLiga games in charge of Granada (38.16 per cent), losing 32 and drawing the other 15, with his side averaging 1.34 points per game.
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MILAN (AP) — Italy’s premier opera house, Teatro alla Scala, on Tuesday defended its decision to stage the Russian opera “Boris Godunov’’ for its gala Dec. 7 season opener.
The opera house is pushing back against protests by Ukrainian officials in Italy who insists that highlighting Russian culture during Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine sends the wrong message.
The Russian title was chosen to open the 2022-23 season three years ago, and “contains no propaganda for the Russian government,’’ La Scala general manager Dominique Meyer told reporters.
Written by Modest Petrovic Musorgskij and based on a play by Russian poet and playwright Alexander Pushkin, it tells the story of a Russian czar whose manipulation of power haunts both him and his family.
“The Ukrainian consul wanted to us to cancel. From a certain point of view, I understand because the Ukrainians are wounded, every family has some dead, destroyed homes,” Meyer said. “I understand this attitude, but I cannot agree with it because we must do concrete things for the Ukrainian people.”
He said that there is “nothing in this production that goes against Ukraine.”
He emphasized that La Scala was the first to cancel engagements by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, who was conducting at the Milan opera house when Russia invaded Ukraine in February, after he failed to express a desire for a peaceful solution to the violence.
La Scala also has raised 400,000 euros ($410,000) in a benefit concert for Ukraine, and the theater has taken in children from a Kyiv dance school and their families, he said.
“It is a drop in the ocean for people in difficulty, but it is what a theater like La Scala can do,’’ Meyer said.
Meyer said he has not met with the Ukrainian consul in Milan, who lodged the complaint.
The two institutions have exchanged letters, which have not been made public.
An official speaking for the Ukrainian consul general in Milan, Andrii Kartysh, told The Associated Press that the choice of “Boris Godunov” was seen negatively in Ukraine. He said that the difficulty of reprogramming the gala season opener was understandable, but there was disappointment over “the lack of willingness” to consider it.
“Boris Godunov” was chosen for La Scala’s gala season by chief conductor Riccardo Chailly three years ago, and features Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role, making his sixth La Scala season premier performance. The opera has previously been conducted at La Scala by Arthur Toscanini and Claudio Abbado.
Meyer said the mood among the Russian cast at rehearsals was “excellent.”
“They are working really hard,’’ Meyer said, adding that the war also weighed on them. “We know there are Russian victims. There are also Russian victims in Ukraine. It is a much more complicated thing than what is said, we all know it. These are great artists, and they are happy because they know they are participating in a production at the highest level.’’
Danish theater director Kasper Holten, who is handling he stage direction, said it would be wrong to cancel the opera, “which is about unmasking power.”
“It is a special opera, and it was so even in its own time,” Holten said.
Abdrazakov said he was grateful to both Meyer and Chailly, for not cancelling the production, at a moment when presenting Russian culture has become fraught.
“For a Russian bass to sing Boris here is a joy,’’ Abdrazakov said. “Today it is a moment that is not so easy. I need to thank Maestro Chailly and Dominique Meyer who chose this opera and did not remove it from the repertoire.”
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The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave.
Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, doses modified to target today’s most common and contagious omicron relative. While there wasn’t a big rush, federal health officials are urging people seek to extra protection ahead of holiday gatherings.
Now the Food and Drug Administration has given a green light for elementary school-age kids to get the updated booster doses, too — one made by Pfizer for 5- to 11-year-olds, and a version from rival Moderna for those as young as 6.
There’s one more step before parents can bring their kids in for the new shot: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends how vaccines are used, must sign off.
Americans may be tired of repeated calls to get boosted against COVID-19 but experts say the updated shots have an advantage: They contain half the recipe that targeted the original coronavirus strain and half protection against the dominant BA.4 and BA.5 omicron versions.
These combination or “bivalent” boosters are designed to broaden immune defenses so that people are better protected against serious illness whether they encounter an omicron relative in the coming months — or a different mutant that’s more like the original virus.
“We want to have the best of both worlds,” Pfizer’s Dr. Bill Gruber, a pediatrician, told The Associated Press. He hopes the updated shots will “re-energize interest in protecting children for the winter.”
The updated boosters are “extremely important” for keeping kids healthy and in school, said Dr. Jason Newland, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Washington University in St. Louis.
Parents should know “there is no concern from the safety perspective with the bivalent vaccines, whether Moderna or Pfizer,” Newland added.
Only people who’ve gotten their initial vaccinations — with any of the original-formula versions — qualify for an updated booster. That means about three-fourths of Americans 12 and older are eligible. As of last weekend, only at least 13 million had gotten an updated booster, White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha estimated Tuesday.
To pediatricians’ chagrin, getting children their first vaccinations has been tougher. Less than a third of 5- to 11-year-olds have had their two primary doses and thus would qualify for the new booster.
This age group will get kid-size doses of the updated booster — and they can receive it at least two months after their last dose, whether that was a primary vaccination or an earlier booster, the FDA said.
Pfizer said it could ship up to 6 million kid-sized doses within a week of authorization, in addition to ongoing adult-dose shipments.
Until now, Moderna’s updated booster was cleared only for adults. Wednesday’s FDA action authorized the booster for teens as well as children as young as age 6.
As for even younger tots, first vaccinations didn’t open for the under-5 age group until mid-June — and it will be several more months before regulators decide if they’ll also need a booster using the updated recipe.
Exactly how much protection does an updated COVID-19 booster shot offer? That’s hard to know. Pfizer and Moderna are starting studies in young children.
But the FDA cleared the COVID-19 booster tweaks without requiring human test results — just like it approves yearly changes to flu vaccines. That’s partly because both companies already had studied experimental shots tweaked to target prior COVID-19 variants, including an earlier omicron version, and found they safely revved up virus-fighting antibodies.
“It’s clearly a better vaccine, an important upgrade from what we had before,” Jha said earlier this week.
Jha urged adults to get their updated shot in October — like they get flu vaccinations — or at least well before holiday gatherings with high-risk family and friends. People who’ve recently had COVID-19 still need the booster but can wait about three months, he added.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning, the leading provider of online and virtual reality training for the essential skilled trades announced the release of its highly anticipated Hospitality catalog which helps hotel brands and hospitality management companies save time and money by streamlining operations and empowering them to deliver an exceptional guest experience across all properties.
With a growing catalog of expert-led training and hands-on 3D simulations in HVAC, plumbing, facilities maintenance, electrical, and workplace safety, Interplay Learning's Hospitality training gives building engineering leaders the flexibility to deliver a hands-on experience for skills training - anytime, anywhere, on any device including VR. With Interplay, teams can practice in a safe, risk-free environment and gain the critical knowledge necessary to get the job done right the first time.
Interplay's Hospitality catalog is packed with instructional courses and hands-on simulations that walk through scenarios for Custom Air Handling Unit Preventive & Service Maintenance, Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) Maintenance, Plumbing Fixtures Installation as well as safety courses like Ladder and Fall Safety and Fire Prevention and Safety. What's more, Interplay applies the science behind how people learn best, equipping building engineers with both the knowledge and cognitive skills they need to become masters in preventive and seasonal maintenance.
"The skilled labor shortage is a problem that will only continue to grow - especially when it comes to hotel and facilities maintenance," said Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning. "When it comes to recruiting and retaining talent, Interplay's Hospitality catalog gives hotel brands and management companies a competitive edge - offering greater flexibility to build and upskill a high-performing team of building engineers. Our solution is comprehensive, scalable, and can be customized to fit the needs of an entire hotel maintenance team, helping managers save time and money by streamlining their training operations."
Interplay makes it easy for hotel brands and management companies to administer and manage their training program through one simple platform, giving them the resources they need to gain a clear understanding of the field-readiness of their staff. Managers are also able to utilize curated learning paths so building engineers are learning the right skills, in the right order, ultimately creating a career laddering program designed to improve engagement and reduce turnover. By offering a one-stop-shop for effective, efficient, and affordable skilled trades training, managers will be able to attract and retain the next generation of hotel building engineers.
For more information, visit www.interplaylearning.com.
Since 2016, Austin-based Interplay Learning has been building better training, better careers and better lives for its customers and their employees. Its award-winning online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Solar, Multi-Family Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance workforces, is scalable and more effective than traditional training methods. By leveraging immersive learning technology, Interplay's customers are able to train and practice hands-on learning from a desktop, phone, tablet or in virtual reality. The result is a highly trained employee who is job-ready in weeks, not years. Its digital learning platform, SkillMill, conveniently turns any space into a training lab with its short video courses, 3D simulations, knowledge checks, coaching and connectivity. Recent accolades include recognition by Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards in the Education, General Excellence and On the Rise categories. Welcome to the next generation of the skilled labor workforce. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.
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(WHTM) — Empower Brands is recalling around 456,000 waffle makers because users can suffer burns if hot pieces of the waffle or waffle stuffing are expelled, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The CPSC said the recall includes the 5-inch PowerXL (Model ESWM02) and the 7-inch Stuffed Wafflizer (Model ESWM03) waffle makers.
Empower Brands has received 44 incident reports, including 34 burn injuries, with three needing medical attention, the CPSC said.
The affected products, which were sold in eleven colors, were sold at Walmart, Kohls, Big Lots, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Best Buy, The Home Depot, Target, Sam’s Club, and other home goods stores nationwide from July 2021 through October 2022. They were also sold online from QVC, Walmart, Kohls and other websites during the same timeframe.
The selling price was $30 to $60.
The CPSC said anyone with the recalled waffle makers should immediately stop using them and contact Empower Brands to receive a free latch adaptor part and repair instructions.
The model numbers and date codes can be found on a tag attached to the power cord.
Empower Brands can be reached toll-free at 866-276-0063 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by email at wafflizerrecall@brandprotectplus.com or online at www.prodprotect.com/recall/wafflizer or https://powerxlproducts.com. Click on “Safety Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.
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A group of Lincoln County residents fighting against a proposed concrete batch plant in Alto are gearing up for another hearing in the construction company’s appeal of a decision that denied the project an air quality permit.
A concrete facility north of Ruidoso would impact air quality for surrounding neighborhoods, a nursery and a children’s church camp, said Mark Severance, an Alto resident who chairs a community group against the proposal.
“Some of our neighbors have been told by their doctor that, ‘Hey, if this thing is built, you need to move; it’s too much of a health threat for you,'” he said.
In June, Deputy Environment Secretary Stephanie Stringer denied an air quality permit for the Roper Construction project.
The company appealed the decision.
The Alto Coalition for Environmental Preservation alleges in a new filing that NMED attorneys have essentially sided with Roper Construction in the appeal process.
The department refutes that accusation.
“The attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel represent the interests of the Environment Department – full stop,” NMED Secretary James Kenney said in a statement. “Any characterization to the contrary is factually incorrect, an intentional distraction from legal issues, and an unwelcome attack on exceptional public servants.”
Alto residents are concerned that the proposed concrete manufacturing site located on the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway would impact air and water quality, produce loud noise and increase truck traffic.
The state Environmental Improvement Board will have a virtual hearing in the appeal case on Tuesday.
“Look, this just doesn’t pass a common sense check to put this plant where they’re proposing to put it,” Severance said. “And it’s not that we’re anti-concrete or anti-business. It’s just not appropriate.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Zach Nunn wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District.
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A powerful step toward a brighter future for underserved students
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For a Bright Future," "FABF"), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underserved children through education and healthcare initiatives, announces an expanded partnership with St. John Bosco High School (SJB) to select the next 30 schools for its groundbreaking Media Lab program.
The partnership aims to provide more students access to an innovative learning environment and equip them with the necessary skills to become successful in the media industry. It marks a fresh start in expanding access to learning for disadvantaged and underrepresented youths. In addition to providing underprivileged schools with access to cutting-edge technology, the program also includes training for teachers and administrators on how to use the technology, workshops, and tutorials for students, as well as internships and job opportunities in the media sector.
The Media Lab program is made possible with the collaboration of some of the most remarkable corporate partners, including Broadfield Distributing Inc., Envoi, Lenovo, CIS Group, T2 Computing Inc., MelroseINC, and Blackmagic Design, among others. The curriculum allows students to utilize the most advanced technologies, software, and equipment, which enables them to discover their creative abilities by exploring various topics.
The program will become part of a unique ecosystem to expand the learning environment and production, distribution, and potential monetization opportunities for the participating schools. This dramatic expansion will significantly enhance the educational benefits and provide schools with unique access to the most advanced technology in the industry to benefit the school and the communities they serve.
"I'm very excited about the expansion of our partnership with SJB High School as we team up to extend STEAM education to underrepresented and underprivileged youths across the country. This ambitious program will not only expose students to the most advanced technology in media, but it will also be a launching point for advanced education and high-paying careers. One of the most exciting aspects is the unique connected ecosystem it will create for all the member schools to create, distribute, and monetize media within their communities. These are truly inspiring times!" said Louis Hernandez Jr., Founder and Chairman of the Board, FABF.
"The expansion of the Media Lab program is an inspiring example of how technology can be used to level the playing field for disadvantaged schools. By providing access to cutting-edge technology, FABF Foundation and SJB High School are helping create a brighter future for underserved students," said Gina Rogoto, Director of Operations, FABF.
SJB High School also delivers excellence and innovation with its new streaming platform, Bosco+. This program is set to provide unprecedented access to its stellar academics, sports, gaming, robotics, theater and music, student activities, lectures, and much more for the global SJB community and families. FABF Foundation and Envoi, a cloud computing company, are offering the school the required technologies for Bosco+ to become a reality.
"Our collaboration with FABF Foundation is the first of its kind and will provide underserved students access to educational opportunities they otherwise would not have. It is the beginning of a new era of educational opportunities. In addition, with our partnership with Envoi, Broadfield Distributing Inc., and other integration partners, the broad coverage that Bosco+ will bring as a component of the Media Lab is highly exhilarating as we jump into an age of virtual involvement and immediate access," said Dr. Brian D. Wickstrom, President & CEO, SJB.
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Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Our initiatives provide equal opportunity for all children to have the tools and opportunities to fulfill their life goals and become constructive members of our global community.
St. John Bosco High School (SJB) is a premier all-boys college preparatory school founded in 1940 and located in Bellflower, California. Operating under the Catholic religious order of the Salesians, SJB's distinctive approach to education has created a long-standing tradition of excellence. With values rooted in intellect, faith, leadership, and citizenship, and a rich culture of brotherhood, SJB prepares young men for a life of purpose.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has further adjusted the schedule of nationally televised games with LeBron James closing in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the league’s scoring record.
James is on pace to break the record Tuesday at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder. That game will now be shown on TNT, a change that forced a reworking of that night’s entire schedule on the network.
TNT was supposed to show Atlanta at New Orleans, followed by Minnesota at Denver. Instead, it’ll show Phoenix at Brooklyn first, followed by the Thunder-Lakers game.
It’s a move that follows the NBA making similar adjustments earlier this week to show James and the Lakers nationally on Saturday, as he presumably moves closer to Abdul-Jabbar. That game was moved up two hours to a 6 p.m. Eastern start. The Lakers-Pelicans game was moved to ESPN2, preceding a national broadcast between Dallas and Golden State at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.
James entered Thursday needing 89 points to pass Abdul-Jabbar, who has been the league’s leading scorer since 1984.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said last month in Paris that the league would ensure James’ record-breaking game is shown nationally, as well as making it globally available.
If James doesn’t have the record after Tuesday’s game, his next game is already scheduled for national TV. The Lakers’ home game Feb. 9 against Milwaukee — the team that Abdul-Jabbar started his career with, before he joined the Lakers — will be shown on TNT.
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Less than two weeks after Bruce Willis' family announced his aphasia diagnosis had progressed into frontotemporal dementia, Emma Heming Willis is offering some insight into how she plans to care for her husband.
The model shared on Instagram that she is working with a dementia specialist.
"I’m grateful I had the opportunity to work with @teepasnows_pac who has helped me add to my dementia care toolbox," she wrote alongside a photo holding hands with specialist Teepa Snow.
"She’s a loving, compassionate and skilled leader in this space who navigates herself with pure empathy," Heming Willis wrote.
BRUCE WILLIS’ DEMENTIA BATTLE: ICONIC STAR’S JOURNEY FROM ACTION HERO TO FAMILY MAN
"She’s a gift. Head to the link in my bio as her website has a wealth of caregiving information you might find useful too," she offered to her followers.
Bruce, 67, and Emma, 44, were married in 2009. They share two daughters together: Mabel and Evelyn. Bruce also has three daughters with his first-wife Demi Moore: Rumer, Scout and Tallulah.
On Feb. 16, Willis' family shared their appreciation for the outpouring of support they have received since revealing the actor's health battles.
WHAT IS FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA, THE DIAGNOSIS BRUCE WILLIS HAS RECEIVED?
"Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis. In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing," the statement read.
"Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD). Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces. While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis," they expressed.
The statement noted how Bruce always believed in using his voice to help others, and that if he could, he would want to bring "global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families."
According to Mayo Clinic, FTD "is an umbrella term for a group of brain disorders that primarily affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These areas of the brain are generally associated with personality, behavior and language."
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His family also spoke about the joy Bruce has always found in life and how he's helped others around him do the same.
"It has meant the world to see that sense of care echoed back to him and to all of us. We have been so moved by the love you have all shared for our dear husband, father, and friend during this difficult time. Your continued compassion, understanding, and respect will enable us to help Bruce live as full a life as possible," the statement concluded.
Last March, it was announced that Willis would be stepping away from his acting career due to aphasia.
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Integrated Field and Office Environment Makes Scanning Easier to Transform Data into Decisions
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the new Trimble® X12 scanning system to the geospatial scanning portfolio. The X12 integrates intuitive Trimble software for precise data capture and in-field registration with state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning and imaging hardware technology from Zoller+Fröhlich (Z+F), combining the expertise of two industry leaders into a single solution.
The Trimble X12 can be operated by using Trimble Perspective field software installed on a Trimble T10x tablet to enable registration and refinement of scans in the field, ensuring project accuracy and completion before leaving the jobsite. Users can also leverage Trimble's customized on-board software menu to configure and operate the scanner. Data is exported from the field and processed in the office with Trimble RealWorks™ software or third-party software. Final deliverables can be shared online with clients and stakeholders using Trimble Clarity, a browser-based data collaboration and visualization tool.
Transforming high-quality 3D data into decisions, such as using scans, models and imagery to determine the structural integrity of aging infrastructure, is streamlined with the Trimble X12 because the data can reside within the Trimble software ecosystem. This advantage allows users to easily visualize, manage and evaluate the project throughout the entire workflow, even for beginners and new users to scanning technology.
With features including best-in-class range (from 0.3 up to 365 meters) and scan speed of up to 2.187 million points per second, the Trimble X12 produces scan data and images with a quality and clarity never seen before—which complements the Trimble X7 capabilities within the scanning product portfolio.
"The Trimble X12 puts the most advanced 3D scan and image capture within reach for a variety of skill levels," said Jacek Pietruczanis, business area director for Scanning and Mobile Mapping, Trimble Geospatial. "The system enables advanced scanning professionals to improve their productivity with top-of-the-line performance and efficiency gains, while those new to scanning can easily unlock this advanced capability with the touch of a button."
The Trimble X12 is available now through Trimble Geospatial's Authorized Distribution Network. For more information visit: geospatial.trimble.com/X12.
Trimble Geospatial provides solutions that facilitate high-quality, productive workflows and information exchange, driving value for a global and diverse customer base of surveyors, engineering and GIS service companies, governments, utilities and transportation authorities. Trimble's innovative technologies include integrated sensors, field applications, real-time communications and office software for processing, modeling and data analytics. Using Trimble solutions, organizations can capture the most accurate spatial data and transform it into intelligence to deliver increased productivity and improved decision-making. Whether enabling more efficient use of natural resources or enhancing the performance and lifecycle of civil infrastructure, timely and reliable geospatial information is at the core of Trimble's solutions to transform the way work is done. For more information, visit: geospatial.trimble.com.
Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble is transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble, visit: www.trimble.com.
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Woman, 91, raises nearly $60,000 for retirement on GoFundMe
MEDFORD, Ore. (Gray News) - A 91-year-old woman working at an Oregon grocery store will soon retire with the help of funds raised through GoFundMe.
Betty Glover started a GoFundMe in mid-April with hopes of paying off the fifth wheel camper she lives in, her last major expense before retirement. At almost 92, she has been checking groceries at a WinCo location in Medford, Oregon, for about 10 years.
“I’ve worked all my life, but I never even thought about being in my 90s, much less that I would still be working,” she told the Rogue Valley Times. “I’ve just never known anything different than working.”
But after working for seven decades, Glover is ready to spend time with her family. She has two kids, four grandkids, six great-grandkids and two great-great-grandkids, according to the Rogue Valley Times. She also said on GoFundMe that her eyesight is starting to fail her due to macular degeneration.
“I’d love to watch those little ones grow up. They are really sweet, and when you work when your children are small, you miss a lot of their life. Now, I’d like to enjoy my great-great grandchildren,” she told KDRV.
Glover started her GoFundMe with a goal of $40,000. Over about a week, generous donations poured in, meeting the goal and then some. She has received nearly $60,000.
“I never even thought I’d make $40,000. It really is heartwarming, and it makes me want to cry,” Glover told the Rogue Valley Times.
She said some WinCo customers who donated indicated they want her “to be able to take a vacation to see my family.”
Thanks to the support, Glover announced Thursday on GoFundMe that her last day working at WinCo will be May 1. She is upbeat as she prepares for a new chapter in life.
“I look forward to tomorrow. I always have,” she told the Rogue Valley Times. “I don’t sit around and think about dying. I think about living. And I think about what exciting things are gonna happen tomorrow.”
Glover will retire weeks before her 92nd birthday on May 22, according to KDRV.
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With great sadness, the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) today shares the news of the loss of our dear friend and esteemed PCF Board member (Emeritus) Arthur H. Kern, who passed away on November 16, 2022, at the age of 76.
Art was incredibly proud of his career in philanthropy. He and his family were touched deeply by cancer - Art lost his 11-year-old niece Mara to brain cancer, and later both he and his brother John survived prostate cancer diagnoses. Art translated his personal experience into philanthropic action, serving on the Boards of leading cancer research organizations such as National Brain Tumor Board, University of California San Francisco Foundation, and PCF.
Art was an early supporter of PCF's mission to accelerate research toward the new treatments and diagnostics that will end death and suffering from prostate cancer. Art's treasured involvement as part-owner of the San Francisco Giants provided a natural stepping-stone toward joining PCF's life-saving community in 1997 through the Home Run Challenge, PCF's ongoing philanthropic partnership with Major League Baseball to raise funds and awareness every June in support of prostate cancer research. After several years of loyal and passionate donor support, Art himself began serving as a leader of the PCF team, joining PCF's Board of Directors in 2004.
"I knew Art personally, and he was a friend of both PCF as well as UCSF during my time there," says PCF President and CEO Charles J. Ryan, MD. "Art was always a very positive and encouraging presence and a very strong supporter of early career researchers. He was a gem of a human being."
Art served PCF and its mission with distinction through his Board service for 12 years, until stepping down in 2016. His commitment to PCF's work never waned. Art and his family sponsored 15 separate PCF science research awards between 1999 and 2021, including six individual PCF Young Investigator Awards and three PCF "Team Science" Challenge Awards. Through the generosity of the Kern Family, PCF has been able to support the prostate cancer research work of:
David Heber, MD, PhD, of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Peter Scardino, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)
Gary Miller, MD, PhD, of the University of Colorado
Edward Giovannucci, MD, ScD, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Phillip Febbo, MD, of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Eric Small, MD, of UCSF and UCLA
Ross Levine, MD, of MSKCC
Albert Chang, MD, PhD, of UCLA
Jean Tien, PhD, of the University of Michigan
Joaquin Mateo, MD, PhD, of Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (Barcelona, Spain)
Philip Kantoff, MD, of MSKCC
Tianyi Liu, PhD, of UCSF
Ivan de Kouchkovsky, MD, of UCSF
Haolong Li, PhD, of UCSF
The cultivation of the careers of these cancer researchers and the medical knowledge stemming from the results of their work comprise Art's true legacy – one measured in scientific discovery, lives saved, and families kept whole.
"I met Art in the late 1990s. The gentle way he influenced people raised the passion for many in cancer science, and especially me," says PCF Executive Vice President and Chief Science Officer Howard R. Soule, PhD. "Art was a warrior for so many on the journey of cancer. We will miss him greatly, but his wisdom will burn brightly in the hearts of so many."
PCF owes a large debt of gratitude to Art for his 25 years of generosity, 22 years of direct cancer researcher support, and 12 years of PCF Board leadership. Thanks to Art's dedication to PCF, the cancer research landscape – and the lives of countless prostate cancer patients and their families - will remain forever altered.
About the Prostate Cancer Foundation
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world's leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving prostate cancer research. Founded in 1993 by Mike Milken, PCF has been responsible for raising close to $1 billion in support of cutting-edge research by more than 2,200 research projects at 245 leading cancer centers in 28 countries around the world. Since PCF's inception, and through its efforts, patients around the world are living longer, suffering fewer complications, and enjoying better quality of life. PCF is committed to creating a global public square for prostate cancer, in service to our mission of ending death and suffering from the disease. Learn more at pcf.org.
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This announcement is a supplement to the announcement of the Government of Barbados (the "Offeror") dated 9 September 2022 to make the below clarification.
Capitalised terms used in this announcement but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum dated 9 September.
The Offeror wishes to clarify that, pursuant to the Conditions, Notes repurchased following completion of the Offer may only be cancelled by the Offeror on or after 1 October 2024. Prior to 1 October 2024, the Offeror may hold, reissue or resell the repurchased Notes. A proposal to cancel the Notes prior to 1 October 2024 would require an extraordinary resolution of the Noteholders to be passed.
All documentation relating to the Offer including the Tender Offer Memorandum and any amendments or supplements thereto will be available to Noteholders via the website for the Offer accessible at: www.dfking.com/barbados. The Offer is subject to offer and distribution restrictions in, among other countries, the United Kingdom, Italy and Belgium, as described below.
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This supplemental announcement does not contain the full terms and conditions of the Offer. The terms and conditions of the Offer are contained in the Tender Offer Memorandum, and are subject to the Offer and distribution restrictions set out below and more fully described therein.
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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and CIBC World Markets Corp. have been appointed by the Offeror to serve as dealer managers (the "Dealer Managers") for the Offer. D.F. King (the "Information and Tender Agent") has been appointed by the Offeror to act as the information and tender agent in connection with the Offer.
For additional information regarding the terms of the Offer, please contact Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC by telephone at (800) 820-1653; Collect: (212) 538-2147 and by email at Americas.LM@credit-suisse.com and CIBC World Markets Corp. by telephone at (212) 455-6427 by email at Andrew.W.Lee@cibc.com.
Requests for documents and questions regarding the tender of Notes may be directed to the Information and Tender Agent D.F. King & Co., Inc. via:
Banks & Brokers Call: (212) 269-5550
Toll free: (866) 342-4881
Email: barbados@dfking.com
A copy of the Tender Offer Memorandum is available on the tender offer website accessible at www.dfking.com/barbados.
Neither this supplemental announcement nor the Tender Offer Memorandum constitutes an offer to participate in the Offer in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such offer or for there to be such participation under applicable securities laws. The distribution of the Tender Offer Memorandum in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession the Tender Offer Memorandum comes are required by the Offeror, the Dealer Managers and the Information and Tender Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions.
Nothing in this supplemental announcement or the Tender Offer Memorandum or the electronic transmission thereof constitutes an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes in the United States or any other jurisdiction.
The communication of the Tender Offer Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer are not being made, and such documents and/or materials have not been approved, by an authorised person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the FSMA). Accordingly, such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. The communication of such documents and/or materials is exempt from the restriction on financial promotions under section 21 of the FSMA on the basis that it is only directed at and may be communicated to (1) those persons who are existing creditors of the Offeror within Article 43(2) of the FSMA (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended, and (2) to any other persons to whom these documents and/or materials may lawfully be communicated.
Neither the Tender Offer Memorandum nor any other documents or materials relating to the Offer have been, or will be, submitted to or notified to, or approved by, the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (Autorité des services et marchés financiers/Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten) and, accordingly, the Offer may not be made in Belgium by way of a public offering, as defined in Article 3 of the Belgian Law of 1 April 2007 on takeover bids (loi relative aux offres publiques d'acquisition/wet op de openbare overnamebiedingen), as amended or replaced from time to time.
Accordingly, the Offer may not be, and are not being advertised, and the Tender Offer Memorandum, as well as any brochure, or any other material or document relating thereto (including any memorandum, information circular, brochure or any similar document) may not, have not and will not be distributed, directly or indirectly, to any person located and/or resident within Belgium, other than those who qualify as qualified investors (investisseurs qualifiés/qekwalificeerde beleggers), within the meaning of Article 2, e), of the Prospectus Regulation acting on their own account. Accordingly, the information contained in the Tender Offer Memorandum or in any brochure or any other document or material relating thereto may not be used for any other purpose, including for any offering in Belgium, except as may otherwise be permitted by law, and shall not be disclosed or distributed to any other person in Belgium.
The Tender Offer Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer are only addressed to and are only directed at qualified investors within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation in France. Each person in France who receives any communication in respect of the Offer contemplated in the Tender Offer Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed to and with the Dealer Managers and the Offeror that it is a qualified investor within the meaning of Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulation.
In any European Economic Area ("EEA") Member State, this announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum are only addressed to, and are only directed at, "qualified investors" (as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017, as amended (the "Prospectus Regulation")) in that Member State.
Each person in a Member State of the EEA who receives any communication in respect of the Offer contemplated in this supplemental announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed to and with each Dealer Manager and the Offeror that it is a qualified investor within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation.
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TAIPEI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AlfredCamera, a home security mobile app provider, announced today the launch of its first security camera, AlfredCam. Expanding the company's service offerings from home security software to hardware devices, the feature-rich 1080p Wi-Fi security camera is available for pre-orders in the US today via the AlfredCamera app. It will retail for $39.99, with an introductory price of $34.99 to celebrate the much-anticipated launch. As part of the introductory offer, users can also enjoy one month of AlfredCamera Premium for free.
AlfredCamera is well-known for its free home security app that turns old phones into security cameras. By launching AlfredCam, the home security brand aims to be a one-stop security solution that satisfies the ever-evolving needs of its customers. Those who started with a mobile device can now easily upgrade to a dedicated security camera at a fraction of the price of other top-range home security systems, and seamlessly integrate it into their existing setup.
AlfredCam is the missing piece in AlfredCamera's broader ecosystem, where users are encouraged to take a DIY approach to their home security through the AlfredCamera app. The top-rated app works on a variety of devices, from spare smartphones and tablets to desktop computers. The AlfredCamera app is by far the most downloaded home security app on Google Play and the App Store, with 50 million downloads worldwide and an average 4.8-star rating.
"Conceived during the pandemic, AlfredCam will open up an exciting new chapter for AlfredCamera, which made its name as a software-based solution provider," says Alex Song, founder and CEO of AlfredCamera. "As our first hardware offering, AlfredCam will stand as a further commitment to the company's mission to make home security truly accessible, regardless of the circumstances of our users."
AlfredCam boasts a premium security monitoring experience, with top-notch features like 1080p HD video live streaming, color night vision, AI-powered motion and person detection, 130° wide field of view, two-way audio with noise cancellation, 7 days of free motion-based cloud storage, continuous 24/7 recording with support for micro SD cards, plus all the features found in the AlfredCamera app. Premium subscriptions are also available for just $5.99 a month.
"For the past three years, we have been working hard on the launch of AlfredCam, an ultra-affordable security option that we're sure both our existing AlfredCamera app users and the wider market will appreciate," says Summer Lin, product head at AlfredCamera.
Pre-registry for AlfredCam will begin today, July 18th at 7pm PST. The camera will be sold under a direct-to-consumer model. Existing US AlfredCamera users will be eligible for pre-order via the app, with free US shipping on all orders. AlfredCam is expected to ship between late August and mid September.
The app is available to download on iOS and Android devices. For more information, please visit: https://alfred.camera/
About AlfredCamera
AlfredCamera is a mobile application which turns your old, unused smartphones into home security cameras. AlfredCamera's mission is to provide accessible security for everyone. AlfredCamera has received more than 50 million downloads and managed to acquire exceptional user ratings on both iOS/Android platforms, reflecting its position as the most trusted video monitoring app on the market. The company is determined to create an easy-to-use product that combines exceptional performance with stability.
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For most American workers who commute, the trip to and from the office takes nearly one full hour a day – 26 minutes each way on average, with 7.7% of workers spending two hours or more on the road.
Many people think of commuting as a chore and a waste of time. However, during the remote work surge resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, several journalists curiously noted that people were – could it be? – missing their commutes. One woman told The Washington Post that even though she was working from home, she regularly sat in her car in the driveway at the end of the workday in an attempt to carve out some personal time and mark the transition from work to nonwork roles.
As management scholars who study the interface between peoples' work and personal lives, we sought to understand what it was that people missed when their commutes suddenly disappeared.
Commutes and liminal space
In our recently published conceptual study, we argue that commutes are a source of "liminal space" – a time free of both home and work roles that provides an opportunity to recover from work and mentally switch gears to home.
During the shift to remote work, many people lost this built-in support for these important daily processes. Without the ability to mentally shift gears, people experience role blurring, which can lead to stress. Without mentally disengaging from work, people can experience burnout.
We believe the loss of this space helps explain why many people missed their commutes.
In our study, we wanted to learn whether the commute provides that time and space, and what the effects are when it becomes unavailable.
We reviewed research on commuting, role transitions and work recovery to develop a model of a typical American worker's commute liminal space. We focused our research on two cognitive processes: psychological detachment from the work role – mentally disengaging from the demands of work – and psychological recovery from work – rebuilding stores of mental energy used up during work.
Based on our review, we developed a model which shows that the liminal space created in the commute created opportunities for detachment and recovery.
How you commute makes a difference
However, we also found that day-to-day variations may affect whether this liminal space is accessible for detachment and recovery. For instance, train commuters must devote attention to selecting their route, monitoring arrivals or departures and ensuring they get off at the right stop, whereas car commuters must devote consistent attention to driving.
We found that, on the one hand, more attention to the act of commuting means less attention that could otherwise be put toward relaxing recovery activities like listening to music and podcasts. On the other hand, longer commutes might give people more time to detach and recover.
In an unpublished follow-up study we conducted ourselves, we examined a week of commutes of 80 university employees to test our conceptual model. The employees completed morning and evening surveys asking about the characteristics of their commutes, whether they "shut off" from work and relaxed during the commute and whether they felt emotionally exhausted when they got home.
Most of the workers in this study reported using the commute's liminal space to both mentally transition from work to home roles and to start psychologically recovering from the demands of the workday. Our study also confirms that day-to-day variations in commutes predict the ability to do so.
We found that on days with longer-than-average commutes, people reported higher levels of psychological detachment from work and were more relaxed during the commute. However, on days when commutes were more stressful than usual, they reported less psychological detachment from work and less relaxation during the commute.
How remote workers can create a commute experience
Our findings suggest that remote workers may benefit from creating their own form of commute to provide liminal space for recovery and transition – such as a 15-minute walk to mark the beginning and end of the workday.
Our preliminary findings align with related research suggesting that those who have returned to the workplace might benefit from seeking to use their commute to relax as much as possible.
To help enhance work detachment and relaxation during the commute, commuters could try to avoid ruminating about the workday and instead focus on personally fulfilling uses of the commute time, such as listening to music or podcasts, or calling a friend. Other forms of commuting such as public transit or carpooling may also provide opportunities to socialize.
Our data shows that commute stress detracts from detachment and relaxation during the commute more than a shorter or longer commute. So some people may find it worth their time to take the "scenic route" home in order to avoid tense driving situations.
Matthew Piszczek researches human resources and is an assistant professor of management at Wayne State University. Kristie McAlpine researches the changing nature of work and is an assistant professor of management at Rutgers University.
This story comes from The Conversation, a nonprofit, independent news organization dedicated to unlocking the knowledge of experts for the public good.
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Ex-Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler leaves West Virginia prison after 5 months in theft case
MUNCIE, Ind. — After more than five months, former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler's stay in a federal prison is over.
Tyler was released in recent days from the Morgantown Federal Correctional Institution in West Virginia.
The 79-year-old former mayor — given a one-year sentence by U.S. District Court Judge James Sweeney II in November — had been in the prison since late December.
Tyler, the city's mayor from 2012 through 2019, had pleaded guilty to theft of government funds. At his sentencing hearing, federal prosecutors said Tyler in December 2015 had accepted a $5,000 payment — delivered by a Muncie Sanitary District official — from a contractor who had been awarded city projects.
A website operated by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons reports Tyler's sentence runs through Oct. 14. It also indicates he is now under the supervision of a "residential re-entry management field office" in St. Louis, Missouri.
More: Delaware County jail inmate charged over threat to shoot circuit court judges
While it does not specify whether Tyler has returned to his Muncie residence — or whether he might now be on home detention — the website does note the "RRM field offices" nationwide oversee 14,320 "federal offenders," more than 6,200 of whom are assigned to "home confinement."
An online posting on Monday prompted some local residents to believe the former mayor had returned to his family.
Muncie government employees, contractors faced charges in investigation
Tyler is one of nine people — among them government employees and local contractors — to face criminal charges as a result a years-long federal investigation of corruption in his administration and the sanitary district.
On June 24, Tracy Barton — the MSD official who delivered the $5,000 to Tyler in a local parking lot — is scheduled to plead guilty, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and be sentenced.
The charge against Barton stems not from his dealings with the then-mayor, but instead with his role in "The Program," a scheme to solicit bribes from contractors in exchange for sanitary district work.
Phil Nichols — former Delaware County Democratic Party chairman, and like Tyler a retired city firefighter — has also signed an agreement calling for him to plead guilty in connection with that conspiracy.
However, a filing last week by his defense attorney — reporting Nichols has been diagnosed with dementia — could impact how that case proceeds.
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New York City woman falls out of boyfriend's car, killed by hit-and-run driver: report
NYC hit-and-run victim not identified, boyfriend says he didn't realize she was trying to get into his car
A New York City woman who was trying to get into a vehicle driven by her boyfriend Sunday morning fell to the ground when he began driving away and was fatally struck by a second vehicle, cops told the New York Post.
The 46-year-old victim, who remains unnamed at this time, was trying to get into the rear passenger seat of a Jeep Cherokee in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn when her boyfriend drove away, causing her to fall to the street.
Authorities say she was then struck by an SUV whose driver failed to stop after hitting her.
The 48-year-old boyfriend told police he didn't realize the woman was trying to get into his car.
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The woman was reportedly taken to the hospital, where she was declared dead.
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Police continue looking for the driver of the SUV that struck her.
No suspect or vehicle features have been released.
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BANGALORE, India, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonata Software, a leading Modernization Engineering company, announced that it is proud to be part of the global launch of Microsoft Fabric at Microsoft Build event in Seattle, United States.
Microsoft Fabric is an end-to-end unified analytics platform bringing together all the data and analytics tools that organizations need. It enables enterprises to manage their data in one place with a suite of analytical experiences that work together seamlessly to help turn data into a competitive advantage today and lay the foundation for AI innovations of tomorrow. What sets Microsoft Fabric apart is its multi-cloud data lake called OneLake, pervasive governance and security, AI powered experiences with Copilot, and deep integration to Microsoft 365 applications.
The team at Sonata had an exciting journey of over 6 months working with Microsoft Fabric team. It gave the team an opportunity to learn the new paradigm of end-to-end analytics SaaS platform, to work closely with the product engineering teams at Microsoft and to share their findings and inputs about the product that was in the making.
"We really appreciate Sonata Software, our global systems integration & technology partner, for their valuable contribution in Fabric's evolution and being a trusted partner to help modernization of analytics for our customers," said Arun Ulagaratchagan, CVP, Azure Data.
Microsoft Fabric offers data integration, data engineering, data warehousing, data science, real-time analytics, and business intelligence—all hosted on a lake-centric SaaS solution that allows you to simplify with a single source of truth.
"We are very proud and excited to partner with Microsoft for the launch of Microsoft Fabric. We strongly believe Fabric is pathbreaking in what it can do for customers who are modernizing their global data estate. We will bring a whole set of complementary capabilities in terms of IPs as well as capacities across the globe to help customers to modernize their data estate and adopt this platform faster," said Rajasekhar Datta Roy, CTO, Sonata Software
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SmartKargo, a leader in providing technology and logistics solutions to airlines globally, announced today a partnership with Shipium, the preferred shipping platform for e-commerce, to make 2-day delivery of small packages more accessible to retailers.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartKargo, a leader in providing technology and logistics solutions to airlines globally announced a partnership with Shipium, the preferred shipping platform for e-commerce retailers.
SmartKargo partners with airlines to enable an alternate delivery network to established carriers like FedEx. The solution provides a reliable 2-day small package transportation option for e-commerce companies and small package shippers. SmartKargo's unique partnership with a major US domestic airline enables shippers to offer great service with transparent pricing. Providing over 800 flights daily shippers across the US can move packages coast-to-coast in 2-days with no need to utilize multiple distribution centers in many instances. SmartKargo's SaaS solution is now seamlessly integrated with Shipium, enabling retailers to provide fast air delivery of small packages to their customers by utilizing air transportation for the middle mile—increasing margins and meeting consumer expectations for 2-day delivery times.
Shipium solves the retailer's challenge of quickly adding new carriers for e-commerce delivery. It's an afternoon activity for retailers to add a new carrier, such as SmartKargo, to their fulfillment network once Shipium is integrated to all warehouses. High-volume retailers typically turn to Shipium when fast-moving business objectives make existing parcel shipping software solution an anchor to change. Shipium's pre-integrated carrier network, which now includes SmartKargo, is available to all customers for free.
When partnered, progressive carriers like SmartKargo and modern technology solutions like Shipium help reduce shipping costs around 12% on average, and can be as high as 25% when retailers previously relied on a single carrier.
Chris Grey, VP of Business Development at SmartKargo said: "Shipium is a perfect fit for our innovative solution combining fast delivery with transparent pricing. Both companies know that technology is the backbone for providing the fastest and most cost-effective e-commerce delivery options for forward-thinking retailers today."
Jason Murray, CEO at Shipium, said: "SmartKargo is a fellow innovator, with a unique value proposition in the e-commerce delivery market, and we are pleased to partner with them to provide our retailers a highly value alternative delivery network. We can't deliver the differentiated outcomes we offer without partners like SmartKargo."
About Shipium
Shipium is a multi-carrier parcel shipping suite seeking to solve "the Prime problem" for companies facing heightened customer expectations. The company aims to help e-commerce companies ship their orders fast, free, and on time better than anyone else. By improving supply chain decisions, retailers can reduce shipping costs by more than 12% and speed up estimated delivery by several days. Shipium provides the missing piece of technology that retailers need to meet changing consumer preferences while profitably scaling e-commerce operations.
About SmartKargo
SmartKargo empowers airlines and small package shippers with the technology platform to leverage the speed only an airline can provide. Whether a customer is a cargo company shipping from Miami to Bogota or a retailer is looking to combat "the Amazon effect" to deliver a package from New York to Los Angeles – SmartKargo is the innovative solution that enables both shippers to battle the status quo. With deep expertise in air cargo, technology, and e-commerce, SmartKargo helps airlines to open new revenue streams through e-commerce package shipping and delivery. The company headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with key offices in India, the Philippines, Brazil, and Canada.
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SCOTT SIMON, HOST:
And we're going to turn now to Senator Chris Coons, Democrat, of course, from the president's home state of Delaware. Senator Coons, thanks so much for being with us.
CHRIS COONS: Good morning, Scott. It's great to be on with you again.
SIMON: Well, nice to be with you, sir. What did this protracted and often dramatic process show about how government, Congress, the executive branch to do business in this country?
COONS: It shows first, unfortunately, that some in Congress today are so reckless that they're willing to hold hostage the full faith and credit of the United States to try and extract concessions. It also reminds us that President Biden is a pro. He knows how to negotiate. He knows how to get the best possible outcome. And as he said from the Oval Office last night, there was a crisis averted. The American people got what they needed. And he will sign this debt ceiling deal, this budget legislation into law today. We can all breathe a sigh of relief and move forward with doing the people's business in Congress.
SIMON: Your fellow Democrat, Senator Merkley of Oregon, voted against the debt ceiling deal. And, in fact, he used the word you just did. In an interview with NPR, he said the president should have done more to prevent this kind of hostage-taking.
COONS: Well...
SIMON: How do you assess that? Yeah.
COONS: Well, look, I have joined Senator Merkley in co-sponsoring a piece of legislation I think is important for our future. It's called Protect Our Credit Act. And it would change the way the debt ceiling is raised so that we wouldn't have similar hostage-taking in the future. Obviously, I disagree with Senator Merkley that President Biden could have done better or could have done more. Frankly, this was a near-perfect outcome given the catastrophic cuts that would have occurred if the bill that passed the House under Speaker McCarthy's leadership had become law. President Biden protected our core priorities - Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. He protected the progress that was made under the Inflation Reduction Act in reducing the cost of prescription drugs for households all over the country, in making generational investments in combating climate change and in the infrastructure bill. President Biden delivered a result that protects the progress the Democratic majority made in the last Congress, and he averted the worst of the threatened harms that the Republican vision would have achieved if they'd been more successful in these negotiations.
SIMON: The president gave credit to Speaker McCarthy. You - do you share that?
COONS: I think the president was being gracious in victory. And I think he knows how to build and sustain relationships even with those who oppose him. Speaker McCarthy was sharply critical of President Biden in public many times in the last few months. President Biden largely did not respond. He negotiated in good faith, he negotiated privately, and they got to a constructive result. I think what President Biden is doing is showing the leadership necessary to build a working relationship with Speaker McCarthy.
Look, Scott, the structure of our country, of our Constitution and our Congress requires compromise. If Republicans and Democrats - if our leaders in the White House and Congress can't work together, everybody suffers. President Biden knows that. He made clear in his address from the Oval Office last night, he's still swinging. He still got priorities. He intends to keep fighting for the working people of America. But he also was able to be gracious and show respect for how Speaker McCarthy conducted these negotiations.
SIMON: Despite reaching the deal, a major credit agency, Fitch Ratings, decided to keep the U.S. credit on negative watch. Our economic correspondent Scott Horsley says they point to a steady deterioration in governance over the last 15 years. What do you make of that?
COONS: Well, that's something we should all take seriously. Frankly, if we had defaulted, it would be a huge win for Xi Jinping and the People's Republic of China, for Vladimir Putin and for Russia. We would be weakened at home and abroad. And the fact that we averted default this time is a credit to our current president.
Partly what I think that rating agency is signaling is it's not guaranteed that President Biden and Vice President Harris will be reelected. And the alternatives, as we saw in some of the squabbling between the different Republican nominees - or excuse me, candidates for president - many of them, if they were elected president, including the former president Donald Trump, might well have defaulted. Former President Trump was cheering on those in the House majority who were threatening default and considering seriously taking us over an economic cliff.
SIMON: Senator Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware. Thanks so much for being back with us, Senator.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
7-2-2, Fireball: 5
(seven, two, two; Fireball: five)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
7-2-2, Fireball: 5
(seven, two, two; Fireball: five)
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TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is a privilege and an honor to announce that Caitlin Korsak has been selected to receive the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network Foundation Scholarship. Caitlin says: "I am extremely honored and grateful to have been selected as a CREW Network Foundation scholarship recipient and I am looking forward to all of the opportunities that come with being a member of such an established organization! I want to thank the CREW Network Foundation for making this possible and I am so grateful for the opportunity to network and learn from such an amazing group of women!"
Caitlin is studying at the University of Tampa and is a founding member of their Real Estate Club. She began her journey into the industry as a Real Estate Advisor at a residential brokerage where she obtained her real estate license. She is a member of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) and is on the Steering Committee for ULI (Urban Land Institute). Additionally, she is a 2022 SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) Student Scholar.
This scholarship program supports future female leaders as they pursue a college education that will segway into a career in commercial real estate. Caitlin will not only have the scholarship's financial support, but CREW's global network that provides a vast number of resources and a support system of industry experts and mentors.
With more than 300 members, CREW Tampa Bay is the leading organization for women in the Tampa Bay commercial real estate industry. As part of CREW Network, the industry's premier business organization, CREW Tampa Bay is dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. CREW Network's membership of 12,000 professionals in 75+ major global markets represents all aspects of commercial real estate—providing our members with direct access to real estate professionals across all geographies and disciplines.
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"Please refrain from reporting to the high school until the situation is resolved," police said.
The woman, who lives in the mobile home park, had told police in October Goodson threw a metal table at the hood of her vehicle and then used to table to break a window at her home before he fled.
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The buyer then blamed the buyer and called him "pathetic," police said.
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A Cedar Lake officer located a rifle in a wooded area that matched the one described in the complaint, police said.
Officers were dispatched around 6 p.m. to the 4500 block of Indianapolis Blvd. after getting a Shotspotter alert of 12 gunshots in the area, said Chief Jose Rivera.
"While enroute to the jail, Nina began to cry and sob while stating 'Why? What did I do?"
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. District Court Judge, the Honorable Matthew W. McFarland granted permanent injunctive relief to over 9,000 Air Force class members in the Doster v. Kendall case. Class members consist of active duty, active reserve, reserve members, and national guard members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, including cadets, appointees, and inductees, who submitted a religious accommodation request to the COVID-19 vaccine requirement and who were denied or are pending a decision.
The Air Force is now prohibited from taking any separation or other punitive action against any class member. Plaintiffs are represented by Aaron Siri, Elizabeth Brehm, and Wendy Cox at Siri & Glimstad LLP, Chris Wiest, Attorney at Law, PLLC and Thomas Bruns at Bruns, Connell, Vollmar & Armstrong, LLC.
Plaintiffs' complaint was filed on February 16, 2021 alleging violations of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution by the United States Air Force for systematically denying religious accommodation requests to its mandatory COVID -19 vaccination policy, while simultaneously granting medical and administrative exemptions.
All class members were found by a Chaplain in the Air Force to hold sincere religious belief substantially burdened by the order to be vaccinated. The Air Force nonetheless has systematically denied close to 7,000 requests for religious accommodation, with close to 3,000 still awaiting final decision.
On March 31, U.S. District Court Judge, the Honorable Matthew W. McFarland, initially enjoined Defendants from taking any disciplinary or separation measures against the 18 original Plaintiffs in the case for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine due to their sincerely held religious beliefs and found that Plaintiffs have a likelihood of success on the merits. Judge McFarland stated in his initial opinion for a preliminary injunction:
[t]his case presents the constitutional collision of brave men and women serving in the Air Force sincerely trying to exercise their religious beliefs and their esteemed superiors who have loaded their weapons against them.
To date, based on the publicly available information, the Air Force has only granted 135 religious accommodations - all of which were for members at the end of their careers or otherwise eligible for an administrative exemption – while issuing denials to over 6,800 others. Meanwhile, the Air Force has granted over 2,000 medical and administrative accommodations for the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Case documents relating to this class action, including the class-wide Preliminary Injunction order, are available at: https://www.sirillp.com/airforce/
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Teamsters Raise the Bar for Chicago Cannabis Industry
CHICAGO, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 777 members working at five different dispensaries owned by Verilife, a subsidiary of PharmaCann, have overwhelmingly voted to ratify their first collective bargaining agreements. The collective bargaining agreements combined will cover more than 100 workers upon ratification.
"Congratulations to these hardworking men and women, who are setting the floor – not the ceiling – on what compensation should be for Chicagoland cannabis workers moving forward," said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777. "This is a huge milestone in our ongoing effort to transform this industry."
The collective bargaining agreements – which cover workers at the stores in Romeoville, Ottawa, Rosemont, Chicago and Arlington Heights, Ill. – all have significant improvements. These include 20 percent wage increases over the lifetime of the agreements, more full-time positions, guaranteed gratuities, and employer-funded retirement contributions.
"This is a perfect example of what can happen when an employer works with us, instead of against us," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Food Processing Division Director. "These aren't just model contracts for creating long-term, prosperous careers in cannabis. It's also a paradigm for labor relations that we hope other employers in this industry can learn to follow."
Local 777 Business Agent Chris Smith used to work at Verilife Romeoville; he played a pivotal role in bargaining the five contracts.
"This has been a longtime coming, and it's been an honor to work with my brothers and sisters at Verilife on creating collective bargaining agreements that are going to redefine what it means to work in this industry," Smith said. "For anyone working in Illinois cannabis who wants the same things these workers have, call us anytime."
Teamsters Local 777 remains in bargaining with Green Thumb Industries (GTI) following a 13-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike, the longest strike at a cannabis retailer in U.S. history. The employer has now been charged with a total of 10 ULPs related to its conduct before and during the work stoppage.
Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area. For more information, go to teamsters777.org/.
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(NEXSTAR) — If you think you may have “Googled” anything between Oct. 25, 2006 and Sept. 30, 2013 and clicked on a search result, odds are you may have a claim and be entitled to some of the $23 million settlement the tech giant has agreed to pay out.
The settlement ties back to a class action lawsuit — for which Google denies any wrongdoing or liability — which claims that the search engine “improperly shared your search queries with third-party websites and companies” during the above time period. The settlement is not an admission of guilt by Google, according to Kroll Settlement Administration, which is handling logistics of the settlement.
Here’s what to know:
- Deadline to participate or exclude yourself is July 31. If you do nothing, you will forfeit your right to sue Google or receive any compensation related to the allegations in this lawsuit
- Claim forms can be submitted via mail or by visiting referrerheadersettlement.com
- How to file a claim: Visit the Google Referrer Header Settlement website and click “Registration Form”
- Fill out your registration information to receive a Class Member ID. NOTE: This is not a claim submission. There are two more steps
- Once you submit this form, you’ll receive your Class Member ID at the email address you provided during registration
- Back at referrerheadersettlement.com, click “Submit Claim” and drop your ID number into the space provided. Hit “submit” and you’re done
The final approval hearing is Oct. 12 and appeals are possible. Those who wish to object can also write to the court to explain why they feel the settlement shouldn’t be approved. You may be asked to speak in court. All participants should be patient and check back at the settlement website for updates.
Payment amounts will depend on how many claims there are but estimated payouts are about $7.70 per person for approved claims.
According to Kroll, as part of the settlement, Google has agreed to revise its FAQs and “key terms” pages to explain how user search data is shared with third parties via referrer headers.
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Elaine Harris Spearman Commentary: Tuberville deserves criticism for divisive speech
The Tuberville roast goes on. That is as it should be. It should go on until he is no more. But let’s face it, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville said what he did because he felt that he could mischaracterize and misrepresent people and that it would be accepted.
The state of Alabama owes the presence of Tuberville in the Senate to the absolute thoughtlessness of those who voted him into the position. He has no business whatsoever being a part of this once-illustrious body.
It was recently suggested that Tuberville go back to coaching. What a terrible mistake that would be. No institution of higher learning, nor any highly diverse team playing in any league, deserves a coach who makes ignorant statements in the faces of those who know better.
The now-senator demonstrated his extremely poor academic prowess during his campaign. We all lamented when he clearly did not know the divisions of government as established in the United States Constitution. Did you think that he would get better?
Tuberville as a senator is an embarrassment to the citizens of Alabama, and to this country. While the people in the state of Alabama are voting on the removal of racist language from the Alabama constitution, you have one of the state’s highest elected national officials espousing racist language and thoughts across the world.
Yes, it is across the world. Certain countries revel in the divisiveness created in this country by uninformed, unintelligent and unreasoned talk. He needs someone to remind him about Matthew 5:43, before it is too late: “Love your neighbors and hate your enemy.”
We all know that he is a “college graduate.” He is also the poster child for the argument that a college degree does not make you smart or knowledgeable. This senator obviously skipped a lot of the classes that could have aided him in the development of the ability to think critically. Had he been able to understand what he said, it would not have made sense to him.
Democrats and Republicans live on the same land. There are a limited number of people who want crime. We occupy the same space and only criminals want crime. If such an unthinking person is going to speak so openly and so loudly, give a complete picture. He will never be able to understand that this is what makes his statement so awful, and yes, so racist.
So please, spare me the “free speech” trope. All speech is not free. It comes with a price. He is a U.S. senator, serving in a place that makes decisions affecting every American and our allies abroad. Didn’t anybody ever tell him to think before he speaks? Has he ever been told that words matter? The answer to both rhetorical questions is, "No."
For those who decline to travel elsewhere, you need to be aware of all that former Sen. Doug Jones did to dispel some of the ugly views and feelings that people across this country and in foreign countries have about Alabama. Jones' work now has been dispelled by the behavior of an obvious worshiper of Donald J. Trump in one fell swoop. All America can do for now is to wait for the other shoe to drop.
Alabama continues in its downward spiral. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks of Huntsville showed the world the kind of representatives that Alabama is producing. Tuberville has now confirmed that the South in general − and Alabama in particular − is no place that corporations want to bring their businesses. It certainly confirms for fair-minded people and people who are already afraid of Alabama’s past that many Alabamians harbor ugliness and perverse discrimination that they should have rid themselves of.
As we come closer to Halloween, there are few scarier creatures than Tuberville. He is not clever enough to have thought through an apt description of whatever he was trying to say. What he expressed came from deep-seated feelings that were unleashed as he was performing for his private Lucifer. As you watch the news clip, his face was distorted, he used curse words and the venom was palpable through the television screen.
Tuberville is unfit for public service where taxpayers are paying his salary, paying for staff, travel, office and office supplies, technological services and too many other perks to list here.
When an employee behaves in a manor with conduct that is not befitting of the position, he is terminated. The dollars that he uses cannot be segregated by race, color or creed. The least that could and should happen is a congressional censure, and the return to taxpayer coffers any funds expended for the trip to support and attempts to emulate the twice-impeached former president.
Elaine Harris Spearman, Esq., a Gadsden native, is an attorney and is the retired legal advisor to the comptroller of the City of St. Louis.
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Prophix Recognized as Dominant Vendor in CPM Mid-Market Category
MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prophix Software, a global leader in mid-market Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software, today announced it was prominently featured in the latest 2022 Performance Management Vendor Landscape Matrix (VLM) produced by BPM Partners, the leading independent authority on business performance management. Prophix was recognized as being 'Dominant' in CPM market status overall and ranked as 'Excellent' specifically for customer satisfaction. The matrix categories place the active BPM vendors according to customer satisfaction with their current offerings and their relative momentum in the market.
Prophix received an overall customer satisfaction rating of 4.55 out of 5, and was recognized for excellence in Ease of Use, Low Total Cost of Ownership, Product Flexibility, Integrated Planning and Performance/Stability. Prophix was also spotlighted for its ability to deliver AI that provides insights, task management, anomaly detection and augmented forecasting and analytics, as well as its broad financial consolidation and close capabilities that were added to Prophix's integrated suite of solutions following the 2021 acquisition of Sigma Conso.
"Prophix is a well-rounded and well-run organization, with a Performance Management solution that exemplifies the value of AI beyond the buzz," said Craig Schiff, President and CEO at BPM Partners. "Their powerful visual analytics, dashboards with expanded chart options and a simplified user interface, along with a drag and drop workflow builder deliver on the promise of ease of use. Congratulations to Alok and his team on Prophix's impressive positioning in this year's report."
"Product innovation and customer satisfaction are two hallmarks by which Prophix stakes its reputation," said Alok Ajmera, CEO at Prophix. "That's why we're honored to be ranked so highly by BPM Partners in its annual Vendor Landscape Matrix report. The scores we received, including our exceeding the industry average in 14 out of 15 of BPM's customer satisfaction categories, validates that we are on the right path for delivering what our customers need to solve their most pressing FP&A challenges, and close and consolidation challenges."
Read BPM Partners' 2022 Vendor Landscape Matrix Report here.
BPM Partners is the leading independent authority on business performance management (BPM) and related business intelligence solutions. The company helps organizations address their budgeting, planning, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, profitability optimization, key performance indicator (KPI) development, and operational performance challenges with vendor-neutral experts who can guide companies through their BPM initiatives from start to finish while both reducing risk and minimizing costs. For further details, go to www.bpmpartners.com.
To empower mid-market companies to achieve their goals, Prophix provides an integrated, cloud-based platform to the Office of Finance; one that delivers planning, budgeting, reporting, forecasting and consolidation solutions. With Prophix, finance leaders improve profitability and minimize risk and put the focus back on what matters most – uncovering business opportunities. Prophix supports the future with AI innovations that adapt to meet the strategic realities of more than 2,600 active customers, globally, who rely on Prophix to deliver tangible business outcomes and transform the way they work. For more information, visit www.prophix.com.
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Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny have been entertaining and offending for 25 years. South Park premiered in 1997, but the characters first came to life five years earlier in a student film.
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A Russian court on Friday sentenced a top opposition figure to a years-long prison term, the latest move in the Kremlin’s multipronged crackdown on opposition activists, independent media and rights groups.
Andrei Pivovarov, former head of the Open Russia group, was sentenced to four years in prison by a court in the southern city of Krasnodar. Pivovarov was charged with “directing an undesirable organization,” a criminal offense under a 2015 law. He has maintained his innocence and has insisted that the charges against him were brought because of his plans to run for parliament in September 2021.
Pivovarov’s jailing and prosecution came as part of a sweeping effort by President Vladimir Putin’s government to stifle any and all dissent in Russia. It kicked off with the arrest and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in January 2021. Since then, dozens of opposition activists have faced prosecution and pressure from the authorities. Many have left Russia, while others have been imprisoned.
The clampdown intensified after Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, with the remaining Kremlin critics facing charges for publicly denouncing the war. Earlier this week, a court in Moscow remanded another top opposition figure, Ilya Yashin, in custody pending investigation and trial on the charges of spreading false information about the Russian military. Yashin was one of the few prominent opposition politicians who haven’t left Russia.
Pivovarov was pulled off a Warsaw-bound plane at St. Petersburg’s airport just before takeoff in May 2021. He was taken to the southern city of Krasnodar, where he was accused of supporting a local candidate on behalf of an “undesirable” organization. The charges were based on his social media posts supporting independent candidates in Krasnodar’s municipal election.
Pivovarov rejected the charges and noted that the criminal case against him was opened two days after Open Russia shut down. The group disbanded to shield members from prosecution after it was designated an “undesirable” organization.
Commenting Friday on his sentence, Pivovarov’s close ally Tatyana Usmanova vowed in a Facebook post that the fight for his freedom will continue. “An appeal, cassation and the Supreme Court are ahead, we will fight on,” Usmanova wrote.
Also Friday, Russian authorities declared two investigative news outlets “undesirable,” outlawing their operation in Russia.
The Prosecutor General’s office told Russia’s state news agency Tass that the investigative group Bellingcat and the Russian online outlet The Insider, as well as the Czech nonprofit CEELI Institute, “pose a threat to the foundations of the (country’s) constitutional order and security.”
The Insider, a news outlet registered in Latvia, has worked with Bellingcat on high-profile cases such as the nerve agent poisonings of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and Russian opposition leader Navalny. The websites of both have been blocked in Russia since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Russian authorities have blocked dozens of news sites and taken renowned critical radio station off the airwaves. The websites of several foreign news outlets have also been blocked in Russia, as Moscow sought to control the narrative of what it calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine.
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MARIETTA, Ohio, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (Nasdaq: PEBO) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per common share on January 23, 2023, payable on February 21, 2023, to shareholders of record on February 6, 2023.
This dividend represents a payout of approximately $10.8 million, or 40.1% of Peoples' reported fourth quarter 2022 earnings. Based on the closing stock price of Peoples' common shares of $28.31 on January 20, 2023, the quarterly dividend produces an annualized yield of 5.37%.
Peoples Bancorp Inc. is a diversified financial services holding company and makes available a complete line of banking, trust and investment, insurance and premium financing solutions through its subsidiaries. Peoples Bank has been headquartered in Marietta, Ohio since 1902. Peoples has established a heritage of financial stability, growth and community impact. Peoples had $7.2 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2022, and 130 locations, including 113 full-service bank branches in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland. Peoples is a member of the Russell 3000 index of U.S. publicly-traded companies. Learn more about Peoples at www.peoplesbancorp.com.
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A 54-year-old New Jersey bakery is set to shutter soon.
DiBartolo European Bakery, located at 667 Haddon Ave. in Collingswood, recently announced in a Facebook post its plans to close. A specific reason was not disclosed.
A 54-year-old New Jersey bakery is set to shutter soon.
DiBartolo European Bakery, located at 667 Haddon Ave. in Collingswood, recently announced in a Facebook post its plans to close. A specific reason was not disclosed.
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"After the surgery, I had been hit with these awful feelings of having made a huge mistake… I was looking down at my body and seeing these weeping gashes on my chest and having the most awful feeling."
-Grace
PLEASANT HILL, Calif., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Bioethics and Culture has produced a powerful documentary film, "The Detransition Diaries: Saving Our Sisters," giving the audience an intimate look into the lives of young women who came to believe they were born in the wrong body. The film explores themes that led three women to seek help for their gender dysphoria as well as their decision to stop transition treatments.
"The Detransition Diaries" explores these issues in interviews with 3 young women who detransitioned, along with interviews from British Women's Rights Campaigner, Kellie-Jay Keen, Editor-in-Chief, The Post Millennial, Libby Emmons, and author/consultant, Natasha Chart.
One woman recounts her experiences in online communities which affirmed her that she was trans. Another talks about the path that she was on which resulted in her having a double mastectomy. The other is an accomplished singer, and was distressed by the effects of testosterone on her voice.
Libby Emmons says, "We do our girls a disservice when we lie to them and tell them they don't have to be women. We tell them they can be anything they want to be, but we have forgotten to tell them to love being who they are."
View the official Trailer here, or watch the documentary on Vimeo.
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The documentary is already receiving positive reviews:
"The Detransition Diaries" is touching, powerful and brave. Lahl has given young women whose lives were upended by the quack medicine pushed by gender ideologues a chance to tell their stories" - Helen Joyce, author Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality
"The Detransition Diaries is an absolute must-watch film. Powerful, tragic, and yet hopeful." - Ryan T. Anderson, PhD, President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and author of When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues its investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: WLY, WLYB) resulting from allegations that Wiley may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Wiley securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=17186 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On March 9, 2023, Wiley announced its Q3 2023 financial results, in which it disclosed issues at Hindawi, one of its subsidiaries. The Company's CEO stated "Our third quarter results and revised full year outlook are clearly below our expectations" and "While our core business and markets are strong, we've been challenged this year by unpredictable market headwinds and an unplanned publishing pause at Hindawi." It was further announced that "Research was down 4% as reported, or down 2% at constant currency and excluding acquisitions, primarily due to a pause in the Hindawi special issues publishing program. The program was suspended temporarily due to the presence in certain special issues of compromised articles. As a result, Hindawi revenue declined $9 million vs. prior year, offsetting growth in other open access publishing programs."
On this news, the price of Wiley Class A stock price declined by $7.55, or 17.35%, to close at $35.96 per share on March 9, 2023.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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A virtual assistant is one of the best gadgets to have in your house. Using only the power of your voice, you can set reminders, see what’s coming up in your day and listen to the news. But not all the actions of a virtual assistant are suitable for young kids.
One of the most popular virtual assistants is Amazon’s Echo Dot. However, a special kids edition of the Echo Dot is programmed with exciting features and functions to encourage exploration and learning.
In this article: Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen, 2022 release), Otterbox Baby Yoda From “The Mandalorian” Stand For Amazon Echo Dot and UFO Stand for Amazon Echo Dot.
Teach independence
The kids edition of the Echo Dot is great for encouraging children’s independence. As with the regular Echo, kids can set their own alarms, program routines and turn off compatible smart lights. They can also set their own reminders and ask Alexa to help with homework.
Stay in touch with family members
Adding to their independence, kids can also stay in touch with family and loved ones. The easy-to-use parents dashboard lets you set up parent-approved friends and family kids can easily call through the device. There is also a predetermined number of emergency services that children can call through the Echo Dot.
Play seasonal music and games
In addition to playing music through services such as Spotify, children can listen to seasonal music for Christmas, Halloween or Easter. A simple command will tell them spooky stories, let them know where Santa is or play delightful Christmas jingles. There are also thousands of holiday questions that kids can ask Alexa.
Exclusive content for kids
What makes the kids version unique from the traditional Echo is that there is exclusive content made especially for them. Every Echo Dot Kids has a one-year subscription to age-appropriate content from Amazon Kids+.
This includes thousands of hours of Audible books, interactive games and educational skills. If you have any other devices that are compatible with Amazon, the Amazon Kids+ subscription lets your children access thousands of books, games, movies and TV shows on any of those devices.
Books become interactive
The fourth generation of the gadget comes with an exciting upgrade, especially if the kids enjoy reading. By listening to Readyland books, they magically become interactive.
As Alexa reads the story, kids can talk to the characters and make choices that will also have consequences for the plot. Characters from the books can also teach kids smoothie recipes, guess the tune or play other games like I Spy.
Best Amazon Echo Dot products
Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen, 2022 release)
This cute kids version has an owl design and an improved speaker for better audio and vocal quality. It includes a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ where they can access content suitable for kids between the ages of 3 and 12 years old. The parent controls are easy to set up and let you filter explicit songs or set any other limits.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Otterbox Baby Yoda From “The Mandalorian” Stand For Amazon Echo Dot
If you are a fan of the hit TV show “The Mandalorian,” this stand is the perfect accessory for your Echo Dot. It features the ears of Baby Yoda, and the Echo Dot sits in the middle on a sturdy plastic base. The stand also includes Otterbox’s limited lifetime warranty.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Wall Mount for Echo Dot 4th Generation
If your kids are afraid of the dark, this Echo Dot stand is an excellent choice. Made from clear acrylic optical plexiglass, the stand guides the Echo’s halo light into the wall mount through reflectors, making it glow like a night light.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
This stand is a great conversation starter and should appeal to every young mind that’s interested in flying saucers. Compatible with fourth-generation Echo Dots, the stand is a black UFO body with silver legs. The Echo Dot’s halo light shines through the bottom, illuminating the surface it’s on.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Echo Dot (5th Gen) Kids Owl with Echo Glow
Coming in an owl or dragon design, this fifth-generation Echo Dot is bundled with an Echo Glow. The Echo Dot has an improved speaker for better audio quality, and the Echo Glow makes for the perfect night light.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes"), is an alternative asset manager and, since 2017, has raised four funds dedicated to Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"). As the market leader in monetizing TRAs, Parallaxes is dedicated to increasing the visibility and transparency of TRAs which remain an often overlooked and misunderstood asset class. In the vein of creating greater visibility into the TRA ecosystem, Parallaxes, is pleased to highlight a notable development in the market as GoDaddy Inc. ("GoDaddy") previously terminated its TRAs.
GoDaddy disclosed that it paid $850 million to its TRA holders to terminate its TRAs. The GoDaddy TRAs provided for the payment of 85% of the savings realized from certain tax attributes, including savings from (i) certain depreciation and amortization deductions and (ii) net operating losses.
Parallaxes views TRAs, including the GoDaddy TRA, as a valuable tool to reduce certain moral hazard problems and informational asymmetry inherent in a company's public offering. TRAs help ensure that pre-IPO owners are economically aligned with new public shareholders and incentivize pre-IPO owners to pursue an IPO structure that provides the company with ongoing tax benefits. Parallaxes anticipates enhanced awareness and understanding of TRAs will drive increased market adoption.
Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes") is the premier investment firm focused exclusively on monetizing Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"). Parallaxes offers private equity sponsors, co-investors and management team members solutions to achieve liquidity, diversification and optionality from their TRAs. Parallaxes was founded in 2017 and is comprised of experienced investment professionals from leading private equity and growth equity firms. To learn more, please visit www.plxcap.com
This press release should not be regarded as representative of an official position or statement of Parallaxes or any related entity.
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FCA Reports Second-quarter 2022 US Sales
Published: Jul. 1, 2022 at 1:04 PM EDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- U.S. total sales decline 16%; retail sales down 24%
- Chrysler brand total U.S. sales increase 95% versus same quarter last year
- Total U.S. sales for the Jeep® Compass rise 54% over same quarter last year
- Total U.S. sales for the Jeep Grand Cherokee rise 12% over same quarter last year
- Jeep Wrangler 4xe remains the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in the U.S.
- Dodge Charger total U.S. sales rise 3% versus same quarter last year
- Ram brand's commercial shipments rise 9% over same period last year
- Total commercial shipments in Q2 2022 rise 13% versus same quarter last year
FCA US LLC had sales of 408,521 vehicles in this year's second quarter. Overall, total U.S. and retail sales for the second quarter declined 16% and 24%, respectively. Total commercial shipments in the second quarter rose 13% versus the same quarter last year.
"We continue to see strong demand for our vehicles. While there are certainly industry supply constraints, our dealers are working hard to satisfy the needs of every customer," said U.S. Head of Sales Jeff Kommor. "The Grand Wagoneer and Wagoneer have successfully launched with sales continuing to grow, sales of the all-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee, Jeep Compass continue to see high sales volumes CYTD, and Ram brand's retail and fleet demand for its commercial products remains incredibly strong."
Total sales of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were up 12% and retail sales up 13%. Total U.S. sales for the Jeep Compass rose 54% and its retail sales increased 54% year over year.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in the U.S., accounted for 10,861 (20%) of total Jeep Wrangler sales. The Chrysler brand's total U.S. sales rose 95%, with the Chrysler Pacifica up 143% versus the same quarter last year. The Chrysler brand and Pacifica Q2 sales increase was driven by increased fleet sales due a backlog of orders. Pacifica plug-in hybrid accounted for 4,095 (13%) of total Chrysler Pacifica sales.
Total U.S. sales of the Dodge Charger rose 3% versus the same quarter last year.
Ram brand's total commercial shipments are up a combined 9% versus the previous second quarter.
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs, manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT performance designation. The company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA US LLC is a subsidiary of Stellantis N.V.
For the methodology of determining FCA US LLC monthly sales click here. These statements are based on current expectations and projections about future events and, by their nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, changes in commodity prices, changes in general economic conditions, economic growth and other changes in business conditions, weather, floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters, changes in government regulation, production difficulties, including capacity and supply constraints, and many other risks and uncertainties, most of which are outside of our control.
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ROSELAND, N.J., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private sector employment increased by 127,000 jobs in November and annual pay was up 7.6 percent year-over-year, according to the November ADP® National Employment Report™ produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab ("Stanford Lab").
The jobs report and pay insights use ADP's fine-grained anonymized and aggregated payroll data of over 25 million U.S. employees to provide a representative picture of the labor market. The report details the current month's total private employment change, and weekly job data from the previous month. ADP's pay measure uniquely captures the earnings of a cohort of almost 10 million employees over a 12-month period.
"Turning points can be hard to capture in the labor market, but our data suggest that Federal Reserve tightening is having an impact on job creation and pay gains," said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "In addition, companies are no longer in hyper-replacement mode. Fewer people are quitting and the post-pandemic recovery is stabilizing."
November 2022 Report Highlights*
View the ADP National Employment Report and interactive charts at www.adpemploymentreport.com.
JOBS REPORT
Private employers added 127,000 jobs in November
Job creation slowed by the most since January 2021, led by construction and other interest rate-sensitive sectors. Consumer-facing segments - including health care and hospitality - were bright spots.
Change in U.S. Private Employment: 127,000
Change by Industry Sector
- Goods-producing: 86,000
- Natural resources/mining 16,000
- Construction -2,000
- Manufacturing -100,000
- Service-providing: 213,000
- Trade/transportation/utilities 62,000
- Information -25,000
- Financial activities -34,000
- Professional/business services -77,000
- Education/health services 55,000
- Leisure/hospitality 224,000
- Other services 8,000
Change by U.S. Regions
- Northeast: 158,000
- New England -7,000
- Middle Atlantic 165,000
- Midwest: 41,000
- East North Central -34,000
- West North Central -7,000
- South: -2,000
- South Atlantic 8,000
- East South Central 18,000
- West South Central -28,000
- West: 12,000
- Mountain -20,000
- Pacific 32,000
Change by Establishment Size
- Small establishments: -51,000
- 1-19 employees 5,000
- 20-49 employees -56,000
- Medium establishments: 246,000
- 50-249 employees 283,000
- 250-499 employees -37,000
- Large establishments: -68,000
- 500+ employees -68,000
PAY INSIGHTS
Pay gains moderated again in November
Pay growth remained elevated even as it continued a modest but broad-based deceleration. Job changers notched their fifth straight slowdown and the smallest increase in pay since January. Pay growth for job stayers edged down, too, led by leisure and hospitality, which had a rapid run-up in 2021 but has been falling since March.
Median Change in Annual Pay (ADP matched person sample)
- Job-Stayers 7.6%
- Job-Changers 15.1%
Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Industry Sector
- Goods-producing:
- Natural resources/mining 7.8%
- Construction 6.8%
- Manufacturing 7.5%
- Service-providing:
- Trade/transportation/utilities 8.1%
- Information 7.3%
- Financial activities 7.8%
- Professional/business services 6.8%
- Education/health services 7.2%
- Leisure/hospitality 10.8%
- Other services 6.8%
Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Firm Size
- Small firms:
- 1-19 employees 5.6%
- 20-49 employees 7.2%
- Medium firms:
- 50-249 employees 7.9%
- 250-499 employees 7.8%
- Large firms:
- 500+ employees 8.1%
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* Sum of components may not equal total, due to rounding.
The historical data file, and weekly data for the previous month, is available at https://adpemploymentreport.com/.
To subscribe to monthly email alerts or obtain additional information about the ADP National Employment Report, including employment and pay data, interactive charts, methodology, and a calendar of release dates, please visit https://adpemploymentreport.com/.
The December 2022 ADP National Employment Report will be released at 8:15 a.m. ET on January 5, 2023.
About the ADP® National Employment Report™ The ADP National Employment Report is an independent estimate of the change in U.S. private employment and pay derived from actual, anonymized payroll data of client companies served by ADP, a leading provider of human capital management solutions. The report is produced by ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
The ADP National Employment Report is broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, as part of the company's commitment to offering deeper insights of the U.S. labor market and providing businesses and governments with a source of credible and valuable information.
About the ADP Research Institute®
The ADP Research Institute delivers data-driven discoveries about the world of work and derives reliable economic indicators from these insights. We offer these findings as a unique contribution to making the world of work better and more productive by delivering actionable insights to the economy at large.
About ADP (NASDAQ – ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — IndyGo crews are shutting down the 38th Street and Keystone Avenue intersection for Purple Line construction for ten days for roadway improvements. According to IndyGo, north and southbound traffic will not be allowed through the intersection. This closure is part of phase two of six.
In addition, its made adjustments to IndyGo routes 4, 26 and 39 to be detoured around the closure with the addition of temporary stops. The eastbound lanes on 38th Street from Fall Creek Parkway will also remain closed through mid-August.
The Purple Line will run 15.2 miles connecting downtown Indianapolis to Lawrence. IndyGo has a red line that runs from 66th Street and College Avenue to the University of Indianapolis, south of downtown. City leaders hope the new bus line will connect more people to jobs, reduce the impact of climate change with all-electric buses and create equity.
To avoid some of the hassles of construction. IndyGo officials recommend downloading its transit app to help navigate through construction zones.
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AARHUS, Denmark, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering learning management system LMS365, has raised $20 million in growth capital to fund its continued global expansion.
The investment was led by New York City-based Blue Cloud Ventures with participation from Kamet Capital and existing shareholders. Blue Cloud Ventures is a late-stage SaaS-focused venture capital fund with prior investments in several leading workforce management and learning software companies globally. As part of the funding, Mir Arif and Eric Guardiola of Blue Cloud Ventures will be joining the LMS365 board and Victor Yaw will be joining as a board observer.
LMS365's user-centric learning management system is the only learning platform built into Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva and Microsoft365. With millions of users in 60+ countries, LMS365 enables some of the world's leading organizations to effectively manage employee learning and training. Empowering employees with its element of 'Learn Like You' – i.e. allowing employees to learn in their familiar flow of work – has been key to LMS365's success.
"Raising a round of this magnitude in the current climate is outstanding for the whole team and a testament to all the hard work put into getting to this point," said Rasmus Holst, CEO of LMS365. "This capital injection represents a significant change in gear for our business. The decision by our CTO, Freddy Bang, to build on Teams in 2016 sparked a phenomenal growth journey, and now we are ready for the next chapter."
"We are thrilled to partner with LMS365 and its management team," said Mir Arif, Managing Partner of Blue Cloud Ventures. "We have tracked the LMS market for a long time and were impressed by the Microsoft Teams-native platform built by LMS365 which provides seamless deployment and ease of use for their customers."
"We are very familiar with the Microsoft and LMS ecosystem and are strong believers in the unique and differentiated position that LMS365 has carved out in this large and growing market," said Eric Guardiola, Principal at Blue Cloud Ventures.
LMS365 has grown organically through its tight integration with Microsoft, and by tapping into the global business need that COVID-19 highlighted – the ability to onboard, train and develop employees regardless of their location.
"We see a clear window of opportunity in the market where we can accelerate," said Henrik Jeberg, Chief Strategy Officer of LMS365. "While we are proud of our growth rates, Microsoft Teams adoption has also grown fast, so we expect to continue to invest in our core market, and we also see Microsoft Viva as a clear opportunity."
LMS365 expects to continue to grow geographically after successfully expanding its market access through the acquisition of distribution partners in the U.S., Germany and Australia. By focusing on adjacencies, LMS365 aims to offer additional functionality to customers and users. "We will use M&A strategically going forward, including in relation to product development," added Henrik Jeberg.
LMS365 believes learning will only become more strategic for businesses in the future. Businesses expect that employees will take increasing control of their professional development – seeking knowledge in their own time for their personal career journey and to benefit their employer. Skills will continue to be a strong currency in the future job market.
About LMS365
At LMS365, we're on a mission to place learning in the hands and hearts of people — empowering them to learn for life. Like no one else. As the only learning platform built into Microsoft 365 & Teams, we help millions of users within global organizations embrace the modern digital workplace and learn in their individual and familiar flow of work. Because we believe in putting people over platform. Today, with offices in Europe, Australia, and the US, we excite and enable users in 60+ countries to grow smarter. To unleash their full potential. To train, work, and learn like you. For more information, please visit www.lms365.com.
About Blue Cloud Ventures
Blue Cloud Ventures (BCV) is a software-focused later stage venture capital firm based in New York City. The fund targets investments in leading business application, infrastructure and open source software companies. Some of BCV's past and present portfolio companies include Arctic Wolf Networks, Clari, Cloudbees, Druva, Go1, Iterable, NGINX, Templafy, Pax8 and Wrike. For more information on BCV and our portfolio companies, please visit www.bluecloudventures.com.
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585-944-7456
jhornberger@lms365.com
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Total Q1 revenue of $8.06 million increased 124% over the comparable prior year period and 34% sequentially over Q4 2021
Accelerated Business-to-Business (B2B) transformation with 14 new B2B accounts in Q1 2022, including two health plans
Expanded GAAP gross margin to 49.4% and non-GAAP gross margin to 61%
Improved overall financial profile with increasing B2B revenue and reduced operating costs as B2B business matures resulting in a lower net loss compared to Q4 2021
Company to host conference call and webcast 8:30 am ET today
NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO), a leader in the global digital therapeutics (DTx) market, today reported financial results for the first quarter 2022 and provided a corporate and commercial update.
"Our first quarter results reflect our increasingly successful transition to a B2B model with growing revenue and gross margins," stated Erez Raphael, Chief Executive Officer of Dario. "We increased revenue nearly 124% over the first quarter of last year and nearly 34% sequentially, and we expanded our gross margin on a GAAP basis to 49.4% and on a non-GAAP basis to 61%. Additionally, in light of the demonstrable traction and increasing revenue in the B2B (commercial) market segment, we continued to rationalize marketing spend in the direct-to-consumer segment resulting in improved margins which drove a significantly narrower net loss and cash burn rate as compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.With the strategic agreement executed with Sanofi U.S. (Sanofi) and the $40 million financing that we closed in the quarter, we believe that we are in an excellent position to achieve our financial and operational goals for the foreseeable future," Mr. Raphael concluded.
"In addition to the innovative, multi-year collaboration that we announced with Sanofi, we had a very productive quarter, adding 14 new B2B contracts, including two additional health plans, which we expect will contribute revenues in the back half of this year," stated Rick Anderson, President and General Manager of North America. "We continue to see increasing interest and demand for our integrated, multi-chronic condition platform, which continues to grow, and we anticipate announcing many more customer conversions from our growing pipeline over the remainder of the year."
Q1 2022 and Recent Highlights
- Generated total revenue of $8.06 million, representing an increase of 124% from the first quarter of 2021, and 34% from the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Added 14 new accounts across the employer, health plan and provider channels during Q1, reflecting continued momentum of B2B segment.
- Signed a multi-year, multi-faceted $30 million agreement with Sanofi to accelerate adoption of Dario's solution within the payer channel through joint sales efforts and drive innovation through shared research initiatives and development of new products for use on Dario's platform.
- Expanded GAAP gross margins to 49.4% and non-GAAP gross margins to 61%.
- Raised $40 million through a registered direct offering priced at the market.
- Announced acquisition of Physimax, a leading provider of validated computer vision for musculoskeletal health.
- Presented new clinical research demonstrating improved outcomes for participants using a single integrated digital solution to manage multiple chronic conditions at the Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes (ATTD) Conference, held April 27th – 30th.
First Quarter 2022 Results Summary
Revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, were $8.06 million, a 34% sequential increase from fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021, and a 124% increase from the $3.6 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. The increase in revenues resulted from increased revenues in our B2B commercial market segment.
Gross profit in the first quarter of 2022 was $4.0 million, an increase of $2.9 million, compared to gross profit of $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2021. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased from 30.1% in the first quarter of 2021 to 49.4% in the first quarter of 2022.
Pro-forma gross profit, excluding $932,000 of non-cash amortization of expenses related to the acquisition of technology, was $4.9 million, or 61% of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2022 were $19.9 million compared with $15.4 million for the first quarter of 2021 and $22.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of $4.5 million, or 28.9%, compared to the first quarter of 2021, and a decrease of $2.3 million, or 10.6%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. The increase compared to the first quarter of 2021 resulted from an increase in our operating expenses. The decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 resulted from a decrease in our direct to consumer marketing expenses. Total operating expenses excluding stock-based compensation, acquisition expenses and depreciation for the first quarter of 2022 were $14.8 million compared to $10.6 million for the first quarter of 2021, and $16.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Operating loss for the first quarter of 2022 was $15.9 million, an increase of $1.55 million, or 10.8%, compared to the $14.3 million operating loss in the first quarter of 2021, and a decrease of $5.8 million or 26.7% compared to the $21.7 million operating loss in the fourth quarter of 2021. The increase compared to the first quarter of 2021 was mainly due to the increase in our operating expenses, and the decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 was mainly due to the increase in the gross profit and the decrease in operating expenses.
Net loss was $15.9 million in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of $0.9 million, or 6.3%, compared to the $15 million net loss in the first quarter of 2021, and a decrease of $5.7 million, or 26.3% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Net loss excluding stock-based compensation, acquisition expenses and depreciation for the first quarter of 2022 was $9.9 million compared to $9.6 million for the first quarter of 2021 and $14.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP billings for the three months ended March 31, 2022, were $7.96 million, a 116% increase from $3.69 million reported for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase is a result of higher sales generated in the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2021. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Conference Call Details: Thursday, May 12, 8:30am ET
Dial-in Number: 844-826-3035
International Dial-in: 412-317-5195
Conference ID: DarioHealth First Quarter 2022 Results Call
Webcast: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1547229&tp_key=ae83ab1839
Participants are asked to dial-in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after completion through June 12, 2022. To listen to the replay, dial 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international) and use replay passcode 10166824.
About DarioHealth Corp.
DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO) is a leading global digital therapeutics company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health. DarioHealth offers one of the most comprehensive digital therapeutics solutions on the market - covering multiple chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal and behavioral health within one integrated technology platform.
Dario's next-generation, AI-powered, digital therapeutic platform supports more than just an individual's disease. Dario provides adaptive, personalized experiences that drive behavior change through evidence-based interventions, intuitive, clinically proven digital tools, high-quality software, and coaching to help individuals improve health and sustain meaningful outcomes.
Dario's unique user-centric approach to product design and engagement creates an unparalleled experience that is highly rated by users and delivers sustainable results.
The company's cross-functional team operates at the intersection of life sciences, behavioral science, and software technology and utilizes a performance-based approach to improve its users' health.
On the path to better health, Dario makes the right thing to do the easy thing to do. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions or for more information, visit http://dariohealth.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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New consumer and retailer benchmark studies also reveal growing demand for at-home pickup and third-party drop-off sites for returns
NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roughly 25% of shoppers are willing to pay for added convenience such as scheduled home pickup when returning items, but less than half of retailers currently charge any kind of return shipping or restocking fee. That means retailers have a clear opportunity to make customers happier by providing more choice when it comes to returns, while also getting inventory back in stock more quickly. Those are among the findings of the 6th annual State of Returns consumer survey report from Narvar, the pioneer in post-purchase customer experience, and the company's 2022 Returns Benchmark Report, which analyzes the published return policies of 200 retailers.
In 2021, the value of merchandise returned to retailers hit a massive $761 billion, up 78% from 2020. Although returns are an ongoing operating challenge, they also present retailers with an opportunity to reconnect with customers and cultivate their trust and loyalty by providing a seamless return experience. Narvar's research has found that 96% of customers would buy again from a business that provides a "very easy" or "easy" return policy, suggesting that retailers are wise to expand the range of return methods they offer, personalizing the process to meet the diverse needs of first-time shoppers, off-and-on shoppers and highly loyal VIPs.
"Our research shows that shoppers are undoubtedly benefiting from retailers' generous return policies," said Amit Sharma, CEO of Narvar. "Return windows are getting longer, refunds are happening faster, and technology is making returns easier than ever before—boosting customer satisfaction. There is a significant opportunity here for retailers to increase loyalty and retain revenue by offering differentiated and personalized return policies that meet different customers' needs."
Other key insights from Narvar's research include:
- Returns are ubiquitous and frequent: 26% of shoppers surveyed said they had returned more than four items in the last six months, with apparel and footwear accounting for 46% of recent returns.
- Consumers are increasingly adopting third-party drop-off locations: 37% of shoppers surveyed returned their most recent online purchase by dropping it off at a third-party location (e.g., a UPS store). Third-party drop-off adoption has grown steadily for four years now, from 11% in 2019 to 19% in 2022, reflecting shopper demand for a wider range of convenient return methods.
- The majority of shoppers still request refunds rather than exchanges: 63% of respondents said they asked for a refund when making their most recent return with a non-Amazon retailer. That suggests retailers have a significant opportunity to impact the bottom line by converting these refund requests into exchanges, even if they are for items of different value.
- Instant refunds and home pickup are consumers' favorite loyalty program perks: When asked to identify what makes a VIP/loyalty program great, respondents cited instant refunds (77%) and home pickup (76%) as the top benefits. However, many customers will happily accept store credit if it's delivered instantly or if it provides additional value (such as an extra 10% of the refund amount to spend in-store).
- Poor fit remains the top reason for returns: For the sixth year in a row, "fit and size" was survey respondents' top reason for returns (45%), among both first-time shoppers (22%) and loyalists (78%). The trend indicates that retailers have yet to maximize their AR and fit technology investments or unlock the full value of the sizing data customers are providing.
- Bracketing is here to stay: 63% of shoppers surveyed admitted to bracketing, up from 55% in 2019. A growing number of shoppers (15%) say bracketing is "just how they shop now."
To learn more, read Narvar's 2022 consumer study, The State of Returns: The End of One-Size-Fits-All Returns, and its 2022 Returns Benchmark Report.
For the 2022 State of Returns report, Narvar conducted an online survey in July of 2,023 consumers ages 18–65 who had returned at least one online purchase in the last 6 months.
For the 2022 Returns Benchmark Report, Narvar analyzed the published return policies of 200 retailers in August 2022 to create a baseline against which other retailers and online merchants could compare and benchmark their own return policies. The companies selected range from Fortune 500 retailers to D2C ecommerce brands.
Narvar pioneered how brands engage with consumers beyond the "buy" button through branded order tracking, delivery notifications, returns, and exchanges. Today, Narvar's comprehensive Post-Purchase Platform empowers 1,200+ of the world's most admired brands, including Sephora, Patagonia, Levi's, Sonos, Warby Parker, LVMH and L'Oréal, to deliver transparency, build trust and grow customer lifetime value. Recognized by Fast Company multiple times as one of the most innovative companies, Narvar simplifies the everyday lives of consumers. For more information, visit Narvar.com.
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WARREN, Pa. (WIVB) — It has been nearly five days since accused murderer and rapist Michael Burham escaped from the Warren County Jail. Although some evidence has been found, law enforcement leaders admitted on Monday they’re no closer to knowing where he is.
Pennsylvania State Police describe Burham as armed and dangerous days after he escaped from jail in Warren. A “self-taught survivalist”, the search area in the manhunt has expanded significantly and other states are on alert. Authorities believe he is still in Warren.
“How did this happen? I heard that the Sheriff said that he was embarrassed. Well, he should be embarrassed,” Bernie Tolbert, former special agent in charge with the FBI in Buffalo, told News 4.
On Monday, the prison board in Warren held a meeting behind closed doors to figure out how Burham was able to get out. During his mandated recreational time, Burham escaped through the roof after climbing on exercise equipment and propelled down the building with sheets. Guards monitor the yard through security cameras.
“This person has a history of violence, well alleged violence, rape, murder, kidnapping. In that sense, I would say time is of the essence,” Tolbert explained.
“I believe at some point he will make a mistake and when he does, we will use that to our advantage,” Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens, deputy commissioner of operations for the Pennsylvania State Police, said in a news conference Monday.
Burham is the prime suspect in the death of Kala Hodgkin in Jamestown in May. In the weeks following her death, Burham led police on a 13-day manhunt where he allegedly kidnapped an elderly couple in Warren and drove with them to South Carolina. Authorities found him days later after surviving in a densely wooded area.
“A survivalist is someone who is putting themselves in a position to be able to exist in an environment that they are not most necessarily comfortable in,” Russ Crispell, adjunct professor in the department of environment and sustainability at the University at Buffalo, said.
Crispell says the vast water resources in Northern Pennsylvania could be a key in this investigation.
“The easiest access to water is right in Warren, Pa. which has the Conewengo, which is a creek that flows north to south and goes 72 miles into New York State. Adjacent, east of Warren, Pa is the Allegheny River,” Crispell said.
Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt says the Hodgkin family is still reeling from Kala’s death and his office is seeking justice for them.
“We’ve arranged for their relocation so that they’re not in the same place they were before, just in case. As you can imagine, this has upended everybody’s lives,” Schmidt said.
Schmidt says charges are pending in the death of Hodgkin and he is waiting for forensic evidence from lab testing. The Chautauqua County and Erie County Sheriff’s offices confirmed they sent canine units and drone units to assist in the search on Friday. New York State Police are also assisting in the investigation.
Officials are offering a reward of more than $9,000 for information leading to Burham’s arrest, including a $7,500 reward from the US Marshals Service and $2,000 from Warren County Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information into Burham’s whereabouts are encouraged to reach out to Pennsylvania State Police. The tip line is 814-728-3600 or you can report information directly to a 911 dispatcher. Police stress that Burham is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Tara Lynch is a Buffalo native who joined the News 4 team as a reporter in 2022. She previously worked at WETM in Elmira, N.Y., a sister station of News 4. You can follow Tara on Facebook and Twitter and find more of her work here.
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GILES COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that left a 36-year-old man dead in Giles County.
A 36-year-old man is dead after a crash in Giles County, Virginia State Police said.
State police said the crash happened when a 2016 Peterbilt tractor-trailer was driving along Route 460E when a 2008 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, traveling going north on Thomas Dr., came out into the intersection in front of the tractor-trailer.
Authorities said that the tractor-trailer was not able to avoid crashing with the pickup truck.
The driver of the pickup truck, 36-year-old Lee Winals of Summersville, West Virginia died at the scene and was not wearing a seatbelt, according to police.
VSP said the tractor-trailer driver, 61-year-old David Thornton of Narrows was not hurt in the crash and was wearing a seatbelt.
The crash is still under investigation.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In early 2017, freshman Rep. James Comer found himself aboard Air Force One with the country’s two most powerful Republicans, President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. As they returned to Washington from a Kentucky rally, the conversation turned to the president’s first legislative push, with McConnell encouraging Trump to pursue an infrastructure deal.
But Trump and House GOP leaders chose instead to carry out a futile fight to repeal the Affordable Care Act. It was a mistake that Comer believes has cost his party for years — and one that serves as a lesson for him as he takes charge now of the powerful House Oversight and Accountability Committee.
“Let’s commit to things that are achievable, not just red-meat talking points that will get you on Fox News for 4 1/2 minutes,” Comer told The Associated Press in a March interview as Republicans campaigned to regain control of the House.
Those high-minded words will soon be put to a test.
Comer, the grandson of rural Kentucky political leaders, will lead a committee whose members are among the most hard-line conservatives in Congress. Some have introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden and pledged far-reaching investigations of his administration and family, particularly his son Hunter.
Comer has called for vigorous inquiries, too, and during Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s grueling path to being elected House speaker, argued that the drawn-out process — 15 ballots over several days — was only delaying the start of that much-needed work.
And yes, Comer has landed regularly on Fox News.
The 50-year-old, who often goes by Jamie and speaks in a thick Appalachian drawl, has been little known nationally. Comer is described by members of both parties as even-keeled and approachable, and his climb to power is playing out in an overtly partisan environment as Republicans hold a slim majority in the House and face Democratic control in the Senate.
Comer, first elected to public office at age 27, has pledged to go after waste, fraud and abuse in the government. But he is confronted by committee members utterly devoted to Trump and to returning him to the White House. Some cling to the baseless allegation that Trump beat Biden in 2020 and seem more bent on getting attention than achieving any legislative outcome.
“I think we’ve got an important job and I think it’s important to be factual,” Comer said in an interview with the AP this past week. “I think it’s important for the future of congressional investigations because, at this moment in time, congressional investigations don’t have a lot of credibility because they’ve been so partisan.”
The former state legislator arrived in Congress after losing the Republican nomination for governor in 2015, a mere 83 votes behind Matt Bevin, a tea party-backed rival.
Days before that primary election, a former college girlfriend outlined several allegations of abuse against Comer in an article in the Louisville Courier-Journal. Comer, who acknowledged dating the woman, denied abusing her, saying at the time that the crime of domestic violence “sickens me.”
He came to Washington with a mission to work his way up from the backbench of the committee he now heads. In the last Congress, he became the top Republican on committee, which was led by then-Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y.
Maloney, who lost a Democratic primary to Rep. Jerry Nadler last year, said she had a good working relationship with Comer. “He was a partisan fighter, but it was also reasonable,” she said in an interview. “And we did work together on several bills that helped the country.”
Asked whether she thought Comer would be able to lead the committee in a divided Washington, Maloney said: “I think you’ll soon find out. He was a serious legislator with me.”
Appointed to Comer’s committee this past week were ultra-conservative firebrands and loyal Trump allies Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Paul Gosar of Arizona. Their additions are expected to further complicate the chairman’s ability to not stray the committee into the fringe.
“I think that Kevin McCarthy has put him in something of a squeeze play by giving in to all of the extreme right-wing demands in order to assemble his thin majority and then placing so many of the extremist members on the Oversight Committee,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the committee.
“And I know it will take every bit of political skill that he has to both conduct serious oversight and then also accommodate the demands of a group of members who can often be fanatical and unreasonable.”
Greene introduced articles of impeachment against Biden on his first day of office and promised to pursue the effort once seated on the committee.
“Joe Biden, be prepared. We are going to uncover every corrupt business dealing, every foreign entanglement, every abuse of power, and every check cut for The Big Guy,” Greene said in a statement last week.
The White House responded this week by saying that Comer is “setting the stage for divorced-from-reality political stunts.”
Ian Sams, a spokesperson for the White House counsel’s office, said in a statement that the chairman “once said his goal was to ensure the committee’s work is ‘credible,’ yet Republicans are handing the keys of oversight to the most extreme MAGA members of the Republican caucus who promote violent rhetoric and dangerous conspiracy theories.”
That’s the acronym for Trump’s 2016 campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” which has since come to describe his policies and supporters.
Comer said he has made it clear to those members that their mandate is the truth: “I said, `We’ll look into anything, but it’s not going to be on Oversight stationery unless we can back it up with facts.”
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., who is returning to the committee this session, said he has confidence in Comer’s ability to steer the ship. “He’s interested in what the facts and the details are,” Donalds said. “He’s not hunting for news cameras and stuff like that. He just wants to get the job done.”
A new committee member, Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., said Comer is going to bring a level of “deliberateness” to “a very firebrand committee.”
One of the main GOP targets will be the Biden family, specifically the business dealings of Hunter Biden and James Biden, the president’s brother.
Republicans now hold subpoena power in the House, giving them the authority to compel testimony and conduct a far more aggressive investigation. GOP staff has spent the past year analyzing messages and financial transactions found on a laptop that belonged to Hunter Biden. Comer said the evidence they have compiled is “overwhelming, but did not offer specifics.
Hunter Biden’s taxes and foreign business work are already under federal investigation by a federal grand jury in Delaware. The younger Biden has never held a position in the presidential campaign or in the White House. But his membership on the board of a Ukrainian energy company and his efforts to strike deals in China have long raised questions about whether he traded on his father’s public service.
Joe Biden has said he has never spoken to his son about foreign business. There are no indications that the federal investigation involves the president.
And Comer has pledged there won’t be hearings regarding the Biden family until the committee has the evidence to back up any claims of alleged wrongdoing. He also acknowledged that the stakes are high whenever an investigation centers on the leader of a political party.
“I just feel like, for better or worse, we’re going to be judged differently than Adam Schiff,” Comer said, referring to the Democratic congressman from California who led the first impeachment of Trump and who has become a boogeyman of the right. “I don’t think he suffered the ire of the media like Republicans would suffer if we crank out stuff that’s not true.”
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Associated Press writer Bruce Schreiner in Frankfort, Kentucky, contributed to this report.
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Amkor Technology Inc. (AMKR) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $45.4 million.
The Tempe, Arizona-based company said it had net income of 18 cents per share.
The chip packaging and test services provider posted revenue of $1.47 billion in the period.
For the current quarter ending in June, Amkor Technology said it expects revenue in the range of $1.43 billion to $1.53 billion.
Amkor Technology shares have fallen roughly 7% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $22.37, a rise of 19% in the last 12 months.
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fotografiska, the renowned international photography museum, has appointed Sophie Wright as Executive Director in New York. She joins the team, with more than 25 years' experience, recently as the Global Cultural Director of Magnum Photos and having just published her latest book Light on the Riviera: Photography of the Côte d'Azur, in hardback with Te Neues Publishing in Germany.
Andrew Herschkowitz, Chief People Officer, Fotografiska said:
"Fotografiska is committed to building world-class teams that expand on the traditional career trajectories found in museums and art institutions. We are creating spaces where culture, community and commerce can collide in exciting, experiential, and mindful ways.We are excited to announce Sophie Wright as the new Executive Director of Fotografiska New York, as she has many proven talents in the field of photography and has committed herself to redefining access to culture."
Sophie Wright, Executive Director of Fotografiska New York said:
"I'm excited to join Fotografiska at this amazing time of phenomenal creativity and growth and to have the opportunity to work with photography in the context of this iconic, historic and beautiful building. Fotografiska is thinking about culture and community building in a contemporary way and is moving with such confidence, generosity, spirit and warm hospitality. It is these values which define Fotografiska and serves as the guide of what I want to achieve with the team here in New York as we celebrate all things photography."
Recently, Fotografiska announced its expansion to Berlin, Miami, and Shanghai adding to its museums in Stockholm, New York and Talin. Upon completion of the expansion, Fotografiska will become the world's largest privately-owned art museum by multiple measures, including number of locations; number of exhibitions produced per year and total indoor size. Each of the new museums will be housed within spectacular contemporary restorations of buildings that are either historically and architecturally significant themselves.
ABOUT FOTOGRAFISKA
Founded in Stockholm in 2010, Fotografiska is a destination to discover world-class photography, eclectic programming, elevated dining and surprising new perspectives. Guided by a mission to inspire a more conscious world through the power of photography, Fotografiska produces dynamic and unparalleled rotating exhibitions, spanning various photographic genres, in inclusive and immersive environments.
www.fotografiska.com | @fotografiska
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Chris Kreider scored twice, Igor Shesterkin was strong in net again and the New York Rangers ended Carolina's perfect postseason run at home, beating the Hurricanes 6-2 in the decisive Game 7 of their second-round playoff series Monday night.
Shesterkin — a finalist for the for both the Vezina Trophy for the league’s top goalie and Hart Trophy for most valuable player — finished with 36 saves and carried the shutout well into the third period. That included one stop from flat on his back on Sebastian Aho near the right post. Shesterkin snagged the puck between his legs flailing, as if trying to make a snow angel late in the first period.
Kreider and Adam Fox had first-period power-play goals as the Rangers raced to a quick lead. The Rangers then rode Shesterkin's latest offense-stymieing performance to win a fifth straight elimination game in these playoffs. Ryan Strome and Filip Chytil also scored in what became an unexpected rout, with Andrew Copp adding a late empty-netter.
New York advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2015, earning a matchup with two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay. New York will host Game 1 of that series Wednesday night.
The Hurricanes were slowed by losing goaltender Antti Raanta and top-line rookie forward Seth Jarvis to injury. Jarvis took a jarring high hit in the first period and Raanta went down went down with a lower-body injury while stretching out his right leg for a stop in the second. Neither returned to the game.
Raanta had 16 saves before his injury, while rookie Pyotr Kochetkov allowed three goals on 12 shots in relief.
More impressively, the Rangers' win came in an arena where the Hurricanes had gone 7-0 in the playoffs, including the first three meetings in this series.
New York coach Gerard Gallant said Sunday he had a group of players who "have a lot of fun and they believe in themselves.” They looked as if they were doing plenty of both Monday in capping a second straight comeback win from a multi-game deficit.
First, they rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to beat Pittsburgh in a seven-game first-round series. Then, after falling in an 0-2 hole in this series, New York responded with more resilience to reach the Eastern finals.
Tony DeAngelo finally beat Shesterkin midway through the third period. And in a sign of what kind of night it was, the Rangers followed with Chytil's goal just 40 seconds later to push the margin to 5-1.
Max Domi also scored a late goal for the Hurricanes.
It was a rough night all around for Carolina, beyond the Rangers pouncing on those early man-advantage opportunities for the quick 2-0 lead, which matched the Rangers' goal output for the first three games in Raleigh.
NO FIRSTS
The Hurricanes were 6-0 in Game 7s since the former Hartford Whalers relocated to North Carolina in 1997. They were trying to become the first team in NHL history to win seven straight Game 7s.
Carolina was also trying to become the first to win multiple best-of-seven series in the same postseason with zero road wins.
ELIMINATION-GAME PRODUCTION
When Fox scored and assisted on Kreider's first goal, that pushed him to 10 points in elimination games during this postseason.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, that marks the most by a defenseman in a single postseason, surpassing Ray Bourque in 1980, Ian Turnbull in 1976 and Denis Potvin in 1975.
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The first-ever DIY bouquets are crafted with Chocolate Sea Salt and NEW Strawberry flavors to power the ultimate #gymcouple sweat session
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valentine's Day is full of B.S., from flowers that immediately die to overindulgent chocolates that leave you underwhelmed. This year, RXBAR is taking on the B.S. of Valentine's Day by offering up a fueling "RXBAR-quet" for the gym obsessed - the ultimate gift for your #gymcouple other half (3.3B+ mentions on TikTok) or, better yet, that #gymcrush (3.7B+ mentions on TikTok) who's been motivating you for months. Go ahead, the bar is in your court.
In keeping with our No B.S promise, this bouquet doesn't have hearts, glitter, or cute teddy bears; it's all power – filled with the simple ingredients of our beloved Chocolate Sea Salt Bars and NEW Craft Batch Strawberry Bars. And we didn't stop at the bars – the bouquet comes with a jump rope "ribbon" and a sweat towel wrap for an added wellness perk. Feel the burn yet?
"With more couples turning to the gym for together time, we're bringing fitness to the forefront offering a Valentine's Day alternative that delivers power over flowers." said Eileen Flaherty, Sr. Brand Manager – RXBAR. "This unique bouquet reimagines the traditional chocolate and strawberry combination with simple ingredients you can actually pronounce."
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Walmart robbery suspect taken to hospital after leading pursuit in East Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Walmart robbery suspect was taken to the hospital after the suspect led authorities on a pursuit across East Topeka.
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office officials said in a press release to 13 News WIBW-TV that officers from the Topeka Police Department responded to a robbery shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28 at Walmart located at 2630 SE California Ave. It was reported that an individual stole items from the business and had a firearm. The suspect left in a vehicle prior to the arrival of officers. It was quickly determined that the vehicle involved in the unit was stolen.
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office indicated shortly after 2 p.m., a K-9 Unit with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop near SE Croco Rd. and SE Cyprus Dr. on a stolen vehicle that was associated with the previously mentioned robbery.
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office officials said the driver failed to stop, starting a pursuit. The pursuit continued into the Oakland neighborhood.
According to Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office officials, the female passenger bailed from the vehicle in the 400 block of SE Gray St. and was quickly taken into custody. The driver, and only other occupant, continued into East Topeka.
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office officials indicated the pursuit ended in the 1100 block of SE Lime St. after the suspect struck a Topeka Police Officer’s vehicle and an unoccupied vehicle.
Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office noted the officer and suspect were both transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident is still under investigation.
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19 horses to tangle in wide-open 149th Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The cast of characters for the 149th Kentucky Derby was rewritten in the days before the race. What didn’t change: Forte is the early 3-1 favorite on Saturday in a seemingly wide-open field of 19 horses.
Four horses were scratched — Practical Move, Lord Miles, Continuar and Skinner — and three horses waiting on the also-eligible list moved into the field. They are Cyclone Mischief, Mandarin Hero and King Russell.
Last year’s Derby was a stunner: 80-1 shot Rich Strike weaved his way through traffic and came rushing up the rail to win. NBC Sports’ overhead replay of the race was viewed more than 36 million times.
A crowd of about 150,000 is expected to jam Churchill Downs to wager and watch the 1 1/4-mile Derby. Post time is 6:57 p.m. EDT.
Forte breaks from the No. 15 post, which has produced six winners. The dark brown colt is trained by two-time Derby winner Todd Pletcher, who also has the second favorite in Tapit Trice, at 5-1.
The Todd Squad includes Kingsbarns, and it’s an impressive trio.
Forte was last year’s 2-year-old champion and has six wins in seven career starts, including five in a row. Tapit Trice is 4 for 5 and Kingsbarns is 3 for 3.
“You could say it’s the deepest squad we’ve brought so far,” Pletcher said.
Louisville-born Brad Cox won his first Derby belatedly when Mandaloun was elevated to first place after Medina Spirit’s disqualification nine months after the 2021 race.
“There’s no thrill of winning the Derby through a phone call,” he said. “There’s no celebration, there’s no winning picture.”
Cox has a leading four chances to make the winner’s circle in person this year: early 8-1 third choice Angel of Empire; Hit Show; Verifying; and Jace’s Road.
“I’m sure it would be a feeling like no other,” he said.
Gary and Mary West, who own Hit Show, are seeking retribution of their own.
Their horse, Maximum Security, crossed the Derby finish line first in 2019, but was disqualified for interference after a 22-minute delay while stewards reviewed video. Country House was awarded the garland of red roses. The Wests sued unsuccessfully to have the stewards’ decision reversed.
“They would like to cross the wire first and stay up,” Cox said. “They got a really live crack. This colt is really doing well.”
A couple of jockeys are looking for similar satisfaction.
Luis Saez rode Maximum Security in 2019 and received a 15-day suspension for interfering with others; he’s seeking his first Derby win aboard Tapit Trice. Florent Geroux, who was on Mandaloun, is on Jace’s Road.
For the second straight year, the Derby is without Bob Baffert. The Hall of Fame trainer with a record-tying six victories is soon to complete a two-year ban by Churchill Downs Inc. He was punished after Medina Spirit flunked a post-race drug test.
Baffert’s shadow still looms large over the Twin Spires. A colt previously trained by him, Reincarnate, will be in the starting gate.
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. found himself on the sideline after being indefinitely suspended Thursday by Churchill Downs Inc. His Derby entry, Lord Miles, was scratched. Two of Joseph’s horses died after races at the track in the days leading up to the Derby. No cause of death has yet been found.
New antidoping and medication rules to be enforced by the sport’s new central governing body won’t take effect until May 22, after the Derby and the Preakness.
Japan is represented by Derma Sotogake and Mandarin Hero, giving the nation two chances to win the Derby for the first time.
Derma Sotogake and Two Phil’s are the most experienced runners in the field, having made eight career starts.
“He has a lot of experience and it has made him tougher and tougher,” said Christophe Lemaire, who will ride Derma Sotogake. ”It is important to have that experience with 18 other horses in a high-level race.”
Confidence Game, a 20-1 shot, will try to win coming off an unheard of 10-week layoff.
Saturday’s forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high of 77 degrees (25 Celsius).
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LeanData CEO takes main stage with RevTech partners 6sense, Salesloft and others to preview innovations in the future revenue engine for B2B growth
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kicking off the OpsStars 2022 Annual Conference & Awards today in San Francisco, LeanData CEO Evan Liang offered attendees a glimpse into the transformative growth potential of Modern Revenue Orchestration, a new model offering a more holistic and unified go-to-market approach for business-to-business (B2B) enterprises seeking to leapfrog the competition and supercharge revenue.
In today's opening session, LeanData also showcased real-world examples of the innovative new paths to revenue made possible by seamless integrations in the connected RevTech stack. Joining Liang on stage were many of LeanData's ISV integration partners, such as 6sense, Clearbit, Kronologic, Sendoso, Salesloft and UserGems.
"Despite an unprecedented amount of technology and data, today's B2B organizations have never been so challenged to drive growth," said LeanData CEO Evan Liang. "In fact, the more tech we add, the more disconnected our revenue engines have become. We believe Modern Revenue Orchestration is the solution to transform disconnected processes, siloed strategies and brittle, inflexible code that cause revenue breakdowns."
Revenue Orchestration is the purposeful coordination of all the plays needed to transform buyer signals into buying decisions. It is the vital connective tissue between people, data and activities related to leads, opportunities, accounts and renewals – or any revenue-related processes in the B2B buying journey.
"We've witnessed the movement toward Revenue Orchestration as it emerged within our own customer base," said Doug Bell, CMO of LeanData. "Many of the highest-performing companies we work with today are now best-practice examples of this transformation – with measurable improvements to predictability, resilience, transparency, readiness and the ability to create differentiated buyer experiences."
For those unable to attend today's opening keynote session, the replay will be made available post event. To be notified when the recording is available, please register on the OpsStars registration website.
To learn more about LeanData's capabilities in Modern Revenue Orchestration, please see the company's newest blog post. To request more information or receive a demo, visit LeanData's website
Since its inception, OpsStars has established itself as the definitive community and conference for operations professionals, bringing together thousands of B2B sales, marketing, customer and revenue operations leaders into one place for sharing best practices, career development and networking.
Held alongside Salesforce's annual Dreamforce event, the OpsStars 2022 Annual Conference & Awards is taking place September 21-22 at The San Francisco Mint in San Francisco, Calif.
For those interested in attending OpsStars this week, or to access replays for all keynote sessions as they're made available, please visit www.ops-stars.com
Today's growth leaders are powering their B2B selling with LeanData, the gold standard in modern revenue orchestration and an essential element of the modern RevTech stack. The LeanData Revenue Orchestration Platform, powered by No-Code Automation, simplifies and accelerates coordination of all the plays, people and processes needed to transform buyer signals into buying decisions. LeanData is inspiring a global movement among its 800+ customers and community of 5000+ OpsStars worldwide, empowering them with revenue operations excellence that translates into compelling buyer experiences and competitive advantage. See www.leandata.com.
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By the early 1970s, the Greenwich Village folk scene had faded, and a new sound was wafting up from the street. New York Dolls frontman David Johansen says it found a home just north of Bleecker Street and east of Washington Square. "I was friends with Eric Emerson, who had a band called Magic Tramps, and he said that he was going to do a gig at this new place, Mercer Arts Center, and would my band want to come and open for him?"
By the summer of 1972, that gig turned into a weekly engagement, with the Dolls sharing the stage with guests including Jayne (then performing as Wayne) County and Ruby and the Rednecks. "A scene started kind of coming around us," Johansen explains. "And it was beautiful, a lot of people who would see each other on the street, and this gave them a chance to be in the same kind of place."
At the time, Chris Stein was a student at the School of Visual Arts. He saw the Dolls perform at Mercer Arts and befriended Emerson, who became his roommate and sometime bandmate. Debbie Harry performed in a band called the Stilettos that featured three female vocalists and a male backing band, eventually including Stein on guitar.
In August of 1973, Mercer Arts literally collapsed. But a few months later, CBGB opened blocks away, and that's where Stein and Harry's new band Blondie played its first gig in the spring of 1974. Roberta Bayley remembers working the door: "I would say for the first year of Blondie, you know, they were kind of looked at, quite frankly, as the band least likely to succeed. Everybody liked the people in the band, but they hadn't coalesced as a group really until [drummer] Clem Burke joined, then he brought in [bassist] Gary Valentine."
Bayley started taking photos of the bands that played at CBGB and soon became the chief photographer of a new magazine called Punk, named as much for an attitude as an emerging music scene. Blondie added Jimmy Destri on keys and got signed to a small label called Private Stock.
The band's self-titled 1976 debut album featured '60s pop sounds, such as girl groups and surf rock, filtered through a prism of glitter and grit. Blondie's look matched that sound. The guys wore shades, thrift store suits and skinny ties. Debbie Harry bleached her hair but let her dark roots show — putting a downtown spin on old Hollywood glam. "I was very fascinated by these women that had this kind of glowing image on film," Harry explains. "It seemed like something that I could do."
Despite these nods to the past, Blondie was always looking ahead, reinterpreting a vast catalog of influences. After parting ways with Private Stock and signing with Chrysalis Records in 1977, the band released its sophomore album Plastic Letters and toured extensively to promote it.
Blondie's gender-flipping cover of the 1963 doo-wop novelty song "Denise" by Randy & the Rainbows yielded a No. 2 hit on the British charts. But Chris Stein says American audiences were slower to warm to music that was neither strictly punk nor pop. "When we first went to the U.K. and everybody started flinging themselves around, it was kind of enlightening because in New York it just wasn't happening yet."
So for Blondie's next effort, producer Mike Chapman worked the band hard, squeezing hits from its eclectic influences as he had done for others such as Sweet and Suzi Quatro. As they were wrapping up their recording sessions, Stein and Harry shared a song with a funky groove that they had started sketching as early as 1974 — sometimes called "Once I Had a Love" and other times simply "The Disco Song."
Jimmy Destri's idea to bring in a Roland CompuRhythm CR-78 drum machine gave the song an entirely new vibe. Tucked away on the B-side of the 1978 album Parallel Lines, "Heart of Glass" became Blondie's first American No.1 hit.
Despite some pushback from the anti-disco crowd, the album spawned several other singles. Blondie became a global sensation with plenty of fans back home, such as Gretchen Green, then a stage manager at the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.
Green was in the midst of a divorce when she and her 3-year-old daughter moved from the suburbs to a sprawling loft around the corner from CBGB. She says there was very little furniture, but she did have skates and her daughter had a scooter. They also had a turntable, she recalls. "So we put on Blondie and we would just carry on like we were at a roller-skating rink!"
Blondie put out three more studio records before taking an extended hiatus in 1982, each reflecting the adventurous spirit that had defined the band since its inception. Among its highest charting efforts was the 1980 single "Rapture," which combined new wave, disco, hip-hop and rap.
Stein and Harry had been introduced to the emerging hip-hop scene in 1978 by Fab 5 Freddy. He's featured in the now iconic music video for the song, which also includes cameos from visual artists Lee Quiñones and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and choreographer William Barnes, who appears as the top-hatted "man from Mars" referenced in the song's lyrics.
After Blondie re-formed in the late 1990s, the band scored a hit with the power pop single "Maria." Following its 2006 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Blondie's 2017 album Pollinator introduced a new generation of fans to its music, with collaborations from artists including Charli XCX and Dev Hynes.
Now, as the band works on its next studio album, it's also dropping Against The Odds: 1974-1982, a massive archival box set including unreleased music, ephemera and track-by-track commentary. A paperback edition of Debbie Harry's 2019 memoir Face It is planned for fall, and Chris Stein, who's already published two photo books, says he'll release his memoir in 2023.
Though Blondie's lineup has changed over the years, to date the band has sold more than 40 million records worldwide, making it the most commercially successful export of New York's 1970s underground scene. Roberta Bayley says what ultimately set the band apart was its open musical mind: "They didn't have rules for their sound. They were willing to experiment."
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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons’ depleted secondary didn’t have much of chance even before cornerback A.J. Terrell and safety Jaylinn Hawkins left with injuries during a 35-17 loss at Cincinnati.
The result: Burrow threw for 481 yards, the 34th highest in a game in NFL history, the second-most ever against the Falcons and the third-most in Cincinnati history.
Terrell went down with an ankle sprain in the first quarter and Hawkins suffered a head injury in the fourth. Backup cornerback Mike Ford left in the second half after hurting his ankle on punt coverage.
Following those setbacks, cornerback Cornell Armstrong had to play the final three quarters and the Falcons stopped playing man coverage. Armstrong was released by the Falcons on Aug. 24 and re-signed to the practice squad on Oct. 3. He was elevated to the 53-man roster last week.
A victory would’ve given the Falcons (3-4) sole possession of first place in the underwhelming NFC South. But this game was essentially over when Cincinnati took a 28-7 lead late in the second quarter.
Atlanta scored 10 points in 39 seconds to make it an 11-point game at halftime, but the offense was shut out in the second half.
“We didn’t do a good enough job on offense,” left tackle Jake Matthews said. “If we come out better in the second half and finish the game better, it would be a different game. We didn’t give ourselves a chance to get back in it.”
The Falcons’ previous three losses were decided by an average of 3.7 points, and in two of them, Atlanta rallied late to make it close. There wasn’t much of a chance of that happening this time, not with the Bengals leading 21-0 after the first play of the second quarter.
“It’s one of those situations where we’re really close to winning, get beat really bad and then get another chance to win — it’s up and down like a roller coaster,” inside linebacker Rashaan Evans said. “We want to be in a situation where we’re more persistent, where we stay steady.”
WHAT’S WORKING
Not much for a team that hasn’t been above .500 since the end of 2017. The running game finished with 107 yards and an average of 3.7 yards per carry, but coach Arthur Smith seems too stubborn to give Marcus Mariota more opportunities to throw.
WHAT NEEDS HELP
Mariota completed eight of 13 passes for 124 yards, one of them a 75-yard touchdown late in the second quarter. The team’s run-first concepts aren’t much good when an early deficit reaches double digits as it has in losses to the Bengals, Buccaneers and Rams. Smith said after the game he gave no thought to playing rookie backup QB Desmond Ridder, who has yet to take a snap this season.
STOCK UP
The Falcons are getting a lot out of their decision to sign Evans to a $1.75 million, one-year contract. He led the defense with seven solo stops and six assists on Sunday and has a team-high 35 solo tackles and 29 assists on the season. He has three pass breakups and two fumble recoveries.
STOCK DOWN
Though no fault of their own, Drake London and Kyle Pitts combined for 18 yards on four catches. The Falcons don’t stand much chance of winning when their top two receivers aren’t getting many chances.
KEY NUMBER
6 — The combined targets for London and Pitts. That number must increase if Atlanta is to build any kind of consistency on offense.
NEXT STEPS
It’s likely the Falcons will be without Terrell against Carolina at home this week. Hawkins has already been ruled out, and Heyward is recovering from shoulder surgery. The Panthers and third-string quarterback P.J. Walker are coming off a 21-3 win over Tampa Bay. The Falcons need to get a good feel in practice this week as to what Armstrong and the rebuilt secondary are capable of.
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Arizona D-backs add sponsored patches to jerseys with new partnership
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting a slightly updated jersey for the 2023 season in the form of a new sponsored patch on the sleeve.
On Thursday, the team announced a multi-year partnership with Avnet, a global electronic components distributor based in Chandler. As part of the partnership, players will wear a 4″ by 4″ patch on their jersey sleeve featuring Avnet’s logo.
Major League Baseball announced the jersey patch program last April, allowing teams to add patches beginning this season. The D-backs are the third MLB team to secure a jersey patch partner. Tap/click here for additional details on the partnership.
NBA players have been wearing sponsored patches on basketball jerseys since the 2017-18 season, which has since expanded to other gear, including warm-up jackets and team shooting shirts. The WNBA has had jersey advertising even longer when the Phoenix Mercury became the first franchise to add a company’s logo to jerseys in 2009.
The Diamondbacks kick off Spring Training later this month, beginning with split squad games on Saturday, Feb. 25. The first game of the season will be on Thursday, March 30, when the D-backs take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
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Q: We are planning on building a new house next year at the lake. We purchased an older home several years ago and are now going to tear down and build new. The design of the house takes advantage of the sloping lot and tight restraints of the lot.
We are planning a second level patio/deck that is accessed from the living room with a lower walkout recreation room. The roof of the lower level is designed to have the second level deck over top.
I have read many stories about leaking problems with the deck and roof structure after several years of use. Recently I have read about pedestal tile or wood systems just for these applications. Have you seen or used these systems in the past? Charles
A: No, we haven’t specifically used the adjustable pedestal systems and yes, I’m familiar with the products. Normally these have been used on commercial applications such as intercity condominium or hotel projects that have large roof top patios.
The problem is that they can be very expensive but, in these applications, the amenities of a patio overlooking a skyline or river views, the investment is worth it.
One thing that is a huge positive about these systems is the versatility of access and repair to the roof underneath. Usually there are 4 or 5 pedestals per 24” x 24” section and are adjustable in height. The tile is then fastened to these pedestals to cover the roof or deck area. The tiles that can come as concrete, porcelain or wood can be removed, and the underside roof deck can be serviced. Most of these systems have an advantage that they can be adjusted to make a level patio over a sloping roof underneath.
Yes, we work on many low sloped roofs with wood decks above them, but after about 10 or 15 years, the roof underneath develops a leak and the deck needs removed and the roof replaced.
The pedestal systems will become a more commonly used product in the future and should be considered for your new home. The investment is worth it in the long run, but you might have a problem finding a residential builder willing to stray from their standard applications.
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Sienna Ayes and Meadow Motroni each had a hat trick for Millburn in a 9-8 win over Roxbury in Roxbury.
It marked Millburn’s (2-6) second-straight win after an 0-6 start to the season. Maggie Tratnyek had two assists, while Sidra Katdare made five saves in the win.
Roxbury (5-3) saw its two-game winning streak snapped in the loss.
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Students at the North Main Street School in Pleasantville received gifts donated by Hawkes Family Businesses on Dec. 21.
The nine-year tradition was originally created to bless first grade students in one classroom but has since expanded to include a gift for each student at the school.
Christopher Hawkes delivered hundreds of gifts, just in time for the school's Christmas celebration.
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SANTA FE, N.M., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust (the "Trust") (NASDAQ: TBLD) today announced a monthly distribution of $0.10417 per share on the Trust's common shares, payable on December 20, 2022 to common shareholders of record as of December 12, 2022.
The Trust's monthly distributions are shown below:
Distribution rates are not performance and are calculated by summing the Trust's monthly distribution per share over four quarters and dividing by the net asset value or market price per share, as applicable, as of the distribution announcement date. Distributions on common shares are generally paid from net investment income (regular interest and dividends) and may also include capital gains and/or a return of capital. The Trust's distribution payable on December 20, 2022, does not include a return of capital but includes a long-term capital gain of 0.06968. There is no short-term capital gain this month. The specific tax characteristics of the distributions will be reported to the Trust's common shareholders on Form 1099 after the end of the 2022 calendar year. The final determination for all distributions paid in 2022 will be made in early 2023 and reported to you on Form 1099-DIV. You should not use this notice as a substitute for your 1099-DIV.
Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from the Trust is net income or profit. A distribution comprised in whole or in part by a return of capital does not necessarily reflect the Trust's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income." Future distributions may consist of a return of capital. For further information regarding the Trust's distributions, please visit www.thornburg.com/tbld-distributions.
The Trust's investment objective is to provide current income and additional total return. The Trust seeks to achieve its objective by investing, directly or indirectly, at least 80% of its managed assets in a broad range of income-producing securities. The Trust invests in both equity and debt securities of companies located in the United States and around the globe. The Trust may invest in non-U.S. domiciled companies, including up to 20% of its managed assets at the time of investment in equity and debt securities of emerging market companies.
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HAVANA (AP) — Mediation talks to restructure more than $9 billion in debt held by Puerto Rico’s power company failed, officials announced Saturday, raising concerns about the future of the bankrupt government agency.
A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances said the impasse with bondholders means it would resume litigation against them in an attempt to restructure the debt, warning that any cost associated with debt repayment would be passed along to consumers.
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said the mediation did not achieve the desired outcome: “My administration cannot accept a deal that unduly strains the wallets of our hard-working families, or the resources businesses need to fuel our economy and create and maintain jobs on the island.”
In a press conference on Saturday, Pierluisi said the power company will remain in a state of bankruptcy given pending litigations.
Creditors could not be immediately reached for comment.
Board member Justin Peterson criticized the board for abandoning mediation efforts as he advocated for bondholders to be paid and said that a deal to end bankruptcy and avoid expensive and lengthy litigation “was clearly in reach.”
“It would have catalyzed much-needed private sector investment to rebuild and modernize Puerto Rico’s grid and would have provided the citizens…with cleaner, more reliable and more affordable power,” he said. “Now, all of this could be delayed for years.”
Puerto Rico’s power grid remains frail after Hurricane Maria razed it in 2017, with outages reported daily. The grid was already crumbling before the storm hit as a result of aging infrastructure and a lack of maintenance.
The failed talks come after Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced in early March that his administration was scrapping a proposed debt restructuring deal for the island’s Electric Power Authority that was several years in the making because it wasn’t feasible or in Puerto Rico’s best interest.
The power company’s debt is the largest of any government agency, and economists have said that restructuring it would help boost economic development on an island mired in a deep economic crisis.
It is one of two government agencies whose debt have yet to be restructured more than five years after Puerto Rico’s government filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy in history. Puerto Rico’s Highways and Transportation Authority still holds $5.8 billion in debt.
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ATP incubated and built Ascidian with $50 million in Series A funding
Pioneering RNA exon editing platform expands therapeutic possibilities to treat diseases not addressed by today's gene editing technologies
Lead program targeting ABCA4 retinopathy moves toward IND
RNA medicines expert Romesh Subramanian, Ph.D., joins Ascidian as President and CEO; ATP Chief Scientific Officer and Venture Partner Michael Ehlers, M.D., Ph.D., to serve as Board Chair
NEW YORK and BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATP, a leader in life sciences venture capital, today announced the launch of Ascidian Therapeutics, a biotechnology company built and developed by ATP and funded with a $50 million Series A financing. With a focus on treating human diseases by replacing mutated exons at the RNA level, Ascidian's technology enables therapeutic targeting of large genes and genes with high mutational variance while maintaining native gene expression patterns and levels. This approach is designed to provide the durability of gene therapy while reducing risks associated with DNA editing and manipulation. Ascidian is advancing its lead program for ABCA4 retinopathy in IND-enabling studies while it progresses its pipeline of programs in ophthalmology, and neurological, neuromuscular, and rare diseases.
Romesh Subramanian, Ph.D., formerly founder and CEO of Dyne Therapeutics, is Ascidian's President and Chief Executive Officer. Michael Ehlers, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of ATP and a Venture Partner at the firm, was founding CEO of Ascidian and led its incubation; he will become Chair of Ascidian's Board of Directors.
"I am excited to join Ascidian because the company's technology truly has the potential to rewrite RNA. This will enable us to expand the therapeutic potential of RNA medicines for patients who are awaiting breakthroughs," Dr. Subramanian said. "Ascidian has the capability to redefine the treatment of genetic diseases by editing exons at the RNA level. Using this approach, we can replace genes too large to package into a viral vector as well as genes with high mutational variance, all of which are currently beyond the reach of gene and base editing approaches."
Ascidian's platform deploys high-throughput molecular biology in tandem with cutting-edge computational biology. A single Ascidian RNA editor can replace multiple mutated exons simultaneously, without modifying DNA, thereby limiting the risk of off-target DNA edits and expression of transgenes in off-target cell types. Moreover, the technology does not require the introduction of exogenous enzymes, reducing the risk of immunogenicity.
"ATP built Ascidian because we believe that rewriting RNA has the potential to fundamentally transform the fields of RNA therapeutics and gene editing by addressing the underlying causes of disease," Dr. Ehlers said. "We are thrilled to welcome Romesh at this critical time in Ascidian's growth as we advance our lead program toward the clinic and expand our pipeline with programs aimed at bringing novel treatments to patients in need."
Ascidian's technology is based on RNA trans-splicing, a phenomenon observed in multiple organisms, including ascidians—ancient ancestors of vertebrates—which deploy trans-splicing to re-engineer their transcriptome. As applied by Ascidian, RNA trans-splicing enables excision of disease-causing exons and their replacement with wild-type exons in a single reaction to treat disease.
IND-enabling activities are under way for Ascidian's lead program targeting ABCA4 retinopathy, including Stargardt disease. Stargardt disease is the most common form of inherited macular degeneration and affects approximately 30,000 individuals in the United States alone. Stargardt disease is caused by mutations in the ABCA4 gene which can lead to progressive retinal degeneration and vision loss, typically beginning in childhood and young adulthood.1
More than 900 mutations across the ABCA4 gene have been found that cause Stargardt disease.2 These mutations result in varying degrees of protein expression and disease severity. Diseases caused by ABCA4 loss of function are examples of genetic disorders that cannot be addressed by standard gene replacement, given the large size of the gene, or by base editing, due to the high mutational variance of the affected gene.
Ascidian presented data earlier this year at the 25th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy showing that sub-retinal administration of one of its ABCA4 exon editors resulted in expression of full-length ABCA4 protein in non-human primates.3
The company has demonstrated excision and replacement of mutated RNA exons with wild-type RNA sequences in multiple genes and cell types, and is advancing programs in ophthalmology, and neurological, neuromuscular, and rare diseases in preclinical studies.
Dr. Subramanian joins Ascidian from Dyne Therapeutics, which he founded, and where he served as Chief Scientific Officer and CEO. Prior to Dyne, he co-founded Translate Bio (formerly RaNA Therapeutics), which was acquired last year by Sanofi. Dr. Subramanian has held numerous scientific leadership and advisory positions in RNA therapeutics and currently serves on the advisory board of the Harvard Medical School Initiative for RNA Medicine. He holds a B.S. degree from Loyola College, an M.S. degree from Duke University, and a Ph.D. from Emory University.
As Board Chair, Dr. Ehlers brings his deep scientific and business expertise to Ascidian. Before joining ATP, Dr. Ehlers was head of R&D at Biogen and, prior to that, headed Neuroscience and Rare Disease R&D at Pfizer. At ATP, he has led investments in ATP portfolio companies, including Ascidian Therapeutics, Aulos Bioscience, Intergalactic Therapeutics, and Replicate Bioscience. Dr. Ehlers earned a B.S. degree from the California Institute of Technology and holds M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
A current list of the Ascidian leadership team and Board of Directors can be seen at ascidian-tx.com.
Founded in 1999, ATP is a leader in life sciences venture capital, with $2.65 billion in committed capital and offices in New York, London, San Francisco, and Cambridge, MA. ATP creates companies starting at various stages, from pre-IP ideas to asset spinouts, investing in them from seed stage through IPO and beyond. The core of ATP's strategy is providing flexible capital and access to a world-class team of venture partners and EIRs, to build sustainable, research-driven enterprises that deliver therapeutics to improve human lives. For more information, visit www.appletreepartners.com.
Ascidian Therapeutics, an ATP company, is redefining the treatment of disease by rewriting RNA. By editing exons at the RNA level, Ascidian therapies enable precise post-transcriptional editing of genes, resulting in full-length, functional proteins at the right levels, in the right cells, at the right time. With active discovery and preclinical programs in ophthalmology, and neurological and neuromuscular disorders, and other rare diseases, Ascidian is opening new therapeutic possibilities for patients in need of breakthroughs. For more information, visit www.ascidian-tx.com.
- Foundation Fighting Blindness, https://www.fightingblindness.org/diseases/stargardt-disease. Accessed on October 10, 2022.
- Schulz HL, Grassmann F, Kellner U, et al. Mutation spectrum of the ABCA4 gene in 335 Stargardt disease patients from a multicenter German cohort—Impact of selected deep intronic variants and common SNPs. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2017;58:394–403. DOI:10.1167/ iovs.16-19936. Accessed on October 10, 2022.
- Krumbach, R., Peng, L., Liu X., et al. (2022, May 16-19). Evaluation of ABCA4 RNA Exon Editing and Replacement in Non-Human Primate. American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy, Washington, DC, United States.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Army recruiters struggling to meet enlistment goals say one of their biggest hurdles is getting into high schools, where they can meet students one on one. But they received a recent boost from a recruiting advocate whom school leaders couldn't turn away: the secretary of the Army.
During three days of back-to-back meetings across Chicago last month, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth spoke with students, school leaders, college heads, recruiters and an array of young people involved in ROTC or junior ROTC programs. Again and again, she asked, what can the Army do to better reach young people and sell itself as a good career choice.
In blunt sessions, recruiting leaders told her they need more and better access to high school students. But they also said the atmosphere can at times be unfriendly — or worse — with school leaders, many of whom are skeptical that the Army offers a good career option for their students. “I’m going to use the word hostile,” one recruiter told her. “There’s no other word to use.”
It's not unusual for the Army's top civilian to travel the country, pitching the Army message and checking in on recruiting progress. But the Chicago trip came on the heels of the Army's worst recruiting year in recent history, when it fell 25% short of its 60,000 enlistment goal. It's up to Wormuth and other Army leaders to find creative new ways to attract recruits and ensure that the service has the troops it needs to help defend the nation.
All the military services are strugging to compete for young people in a tight job market where private companies are often willing to provide better pay and benefits. Two years of the coronavirus pandemic shut down recruiters' access to public events and schools where they could find prospects. And, according to estimates, just 23% of young people can meet the military’s fitness, educational and moral requirements, with many disqualified for reasons ranging from medical issues to criminal records and tattoos.
Army leaders say their surveys show that young people don't see the Army as a prime career choice, often because they don’t want to die or get injured, deal with the stress of military life or put their lives on hold.
What Wormuth heard in her Chicago sessions was a litany of challenges, from the issue of school access and competition with colleges to confusing Army websites, limited social media and a general lack of public knowledge about the jobs and opportunities that military service can provide.
In a meeting with Pedro Martinez, the chief executive for Chicago's public schools, Wormuth noted the recruiters' frustrations and she pressed for answers on how to fix things.
Martinez agreed that when recruiters try to work with individual schools, and a new recruiter comes in or a counselor leaves, “there's not always a warm handoff.” He suggested working with the central district office instead.
Swiveling to Lt. Col. Shane Doolan, the recruiting battalion commander for Chicago, Wormuth asked if the team deals well with the central office.
“No, we really don’t have a relationship. And that’s what we’re working on here,” Doolan replied, adding that two years of COVID-19 restrictions hampered those efforts. He also said recruiters found a lack of understanding about the Army.
Doolan and other recruiters told Wormuth that they face resistance from teachers' unions and school board members who don't see the value in offering students the military as a career option. In some cases, school officials view the military through a post-Vietnam era lens.
Martinez and other school officials acknowledged there is a knowledge gap, but added that for security reasons, principals and counselors are cautious about who gets access to their schools and students.
They also warned that a recruiter who is good at speaking to students may not be as prepared to deal with school leaders. Recruiters, they said, must be able to explain the benefits of military service to those who are gatekeepers to the students.
High school access isn't the only hurdle.
Speaking with college leaders, Wormuth stressed that the Army should not be viewed as their competitor for young people.
“The Army is facing a recruiting challenge. That’s what brought me here,” Wormuth told a large group of college presidents and leaders at the University of Illinois Chicago. But, she added, “it doesn’t have to be a choice for kids between the Army and college. Some kids benefit from a little time doing something else."
In some cases, she said, soldiers return to college after serving, or while continuing to serve, and are better prepared to be good students.
Students offered their own views.
In small sessions with members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and the junior ROTC, students laid bare the gaps the Army must bridge to attract others in their generation. They said young people don’t know the benefits offered by Army service, which include a wide array of career choices or free college tuition. They said students have little exposure to service members and that for every positive mention of the military or the Army online, there are five negative ones.
Gathered around tables and in their uniforms, they spoke glowingly about their ROTC experiences: the camaraderie, the support, the leadership skills they get and the confidence they build.
But all too often, they said, their friends question their choices, and, as one said, “assume I'm going to war.” Some noted that at times their parents are reluctant and had concerns about their safety.
In a crowded auditorium at Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Wormuth came face to face with those perceptions. Young students peppered her with questions about sexual assaults in the Army, homeless veterans, and the use of the military during racial unrest after the police killing of George Floyd.
Flying home after three days jammed with such sessions, Wormuth said the questions from the Whitney Young students, along with similar issues raised in other meetings, reinforce the need for the military to solve some it its more difficult problems.
“They asked about sexual harassment. They asked about, are they going to be safe? They asked about barracks, in addition to wanting to know what the benefits are,” Wormuth said. “That, to me, underscores the importance of us finding ways to solve those problems. Those are real issues and the market research we’ve done speaks to that.”
She said that she and Gen. James McConville, the Army chief of staff, realize it will take time to fix the recruiting shortfall.
“I don’t think we’re going to build back our recruiting numbers to the level that Gen. McConville and I would feel comfortable with in one year,” she said.
Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, head of Army Recruiting Command, said some new incentive programs are already working and enlistment numbers for recent months are higher than last year.
Army leaders are pinning their hopes on a new advertising campaign that will launch this week and bring back a tried and true Army slogan from the 1980s: “Be all you that can be.”
In the Whitney Young auditorium, Wormuth said the slogan speaks to the variety of careers the Army offers.
“If coding is your thing, we have a place for you in the Army," she told the students. “If jumping out of planes or helicopters is your thing, or if you’d rather fly them, you can become an aviator or go airborne in the United States Army. If you want to speak different languages and travel the world, you could become a linguist or a foreign country expert in the army. ”
And, she added, if hip hop is their passion, they can become an Army rapper, since two vocalists just joined the Army band of rappers.
“People remember people who take risks and try to do something in service of something bigger than themselves,” she told the classes. “People remember those who choose to be all that they could be.”
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Sold-Out, Star-Studded Country Event Benefited Wounded Warrior Project
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Audacy hosted "Stars and Strings" at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL on November 2. The annual country music concert featured performances from Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Old Dominion, Randy Houser, Elle King and Dustin Lynch, with proceeds benefitting Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) in support of veterans' mental health.
"Country music unites its fans in a way no other music format can, and 'Stars and Strings' gives us the opportunity to connect those listeners with some of the biggest names the format has to offer," said Tim Roberts, Country Format Vice President, Audacy. "We're equally as excited to have partnered with Wounded Warrior Project to support mental health for our nation's heroes and add a fulfilling layer to this event."
"Through 'Stars and Strings,' Audacy is helping to provide Wounded Warrior Project with critical resources we need to serve warriors," said Brea Kratzert Todd, Vice President of Business Development, WWP. "We're committed to helping injured veterans achieve their highest ambition through free services in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care."
Elle King kicked off the evening with a blistering rendition of her new single "Out Yonder" before bringing out "the cowboy" himself Randy Houser. Houser then had the crowd 'letting their hand down' during his hit "How Country Feels." The two then came together to offer a lovely duet of King's "Worth a Shot" before King closed out her set with an electric performance of "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)." Dustin Lynch picked up where Houser and King left off and, in front of a packed house, led the second set with favorites like "Cowboys and Angels," "Thinking 'Bout You," and "Good Girl." Old Dominion got the crowd on their feet with fan favorites "Song for Another Time," "One Man Band" and "Written in the Sand" – the last per Lynch's request. The crowd erupted for Kane Brown, who had the arena dancing to exhilarating performances of hits "One Mississippi," "Like I Love Country Music" and "What Ifs." To wrap up the show, Jason Aldean left his mark on the night with "Tattoos on This Town," "Night Train," "Dirt Road Anthem" and "My Kinda Party."
I'm Listening, Audacy's platform committed to more mental health conversations, teamed up with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to support veterans' mental health. Wounded Warrior Project has a wide array of services to help warriors find their path to resilience, whether their injury is visible or not. Stars and Strings benefits Project Odyssey, a program from WWP that uses adventure-based learning to help warriors and their loved ones manage post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression. Through Project Odyssey, they overcome their invisible wounds, enhance their resiliency skills, and are empowered to live productive and fulfilling lives.
For a collection of photos from the evening, please click here and for videos click here.
Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country's best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).
Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is South Florida's premier entertainment venue. An investment of more than $125 million, the 7,000-person capacity indoor venue features clamshell-style seating, offering guests an intimate experience. Hard Rock Live ranked No. 3 worldwide in 2021 ticket sales for theatre venues by Pollstar Magazine. Designed by Scéno Plus, the 225,000 square-foot facility is equipped with state-of-the-art, in-house sound and lighting, large HD viewing screens and mobile-stage technology. With its advanced capabilities, Hard Rock Live can support some of the entertainment industry's biggest performers, as well as nationally and internationally televised awards shows, sporting events and more. A-list entertainers to perform at Hard Rock Live include The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Maroon 5, Billy Joel, and Dave Chappelle, among others.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship-integrated resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion in 2019, highlighting the debut of the world's first and only Guitar Hotel. Between three hotel towers, the resort boasts 1,271 luxury guestrooms. Amenities include a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; an 18-acre recreational water experience; private "Bora Bora" style cabanas; more than 20 food and beverage outlets; an expansive gaming floor with 2,800 slots, more than 200 table games and a 45-table poker room; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space; and a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade. Hard Rock Live, ranked No. 3 worldwide in 2021 ticket sales for theatre venues by Pollstar Magazine, highlights A-list entertainers and performers, sporting events and live broadcast productions in an intimate 7,000-person capacity setting. Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441). For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, call 800-937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.
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Father, two daughters diagnosed with rare stomach cancer within months of each other
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A father and his two daughters in Louisiana received the same type of incredibly rare, and sometimes deadly, stomach cancer diagnosis within months of each other.
Zoey Holley, 16, is a typical teenager, except she struggles to finish meals despite her appetite.
“I basically eat all day,” Zoey said.
That’s because she can only eat very small portions at a time.
“She started with pains around her abdomen but it would always be around her menstrual cycle so we didn’t know what route to take,” Zoey’s mom, Heather, explains.
In September of 2020, the seemingly healthy and active teen was suddenly hunched over in pain.
“We rushed her to the emergency room. They told us ‘oh she has some gastritis. We’ll give her some meds for it, she’ll be ok,’” Heather said.
The pain only got worse, so the Holleys took their daughter to gastroenterologist Dr. Lawrence Gensler.
“She had some vague symptoms of stomach pains and cramping. Nothing out of the ordinary,” Gensler remembered.
Routine tests all returned negative. An upper endoscopy looked completely normal. So what caused Zoey’s mysterious pain? Gensler pushed for answers and found them in a biopsy of the lining of her stomach.
“I was shocked when the pathologist called me and said Zoey had signet rings inside of her biopsy specimens. I remembered [Zoey] and said, are you sure? She was 15. This is not something we’d see in young people like this,” Gensler said.
What they found was a rare hereditary stomach cancer called signet ring cell carcinoma or diffused gastric cancer.
“I decided to call Heather, Zoey’s mom on the phone, and first, apologize for calling her on the phone but also to tell her that her daughter had a rare form of stomach cancer,” Gensler explains.
“When you hear that your kid has cancer, the first thing you think of is ‘oh my gosh, is she going to make it, am I going to see her get married? Am I going to see her graduate?’ All that runs through your head,” Heather said.
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Time was of the essence.
“Of course of all the calls I made, St. Jude is the only one who called me back very shortly. So at least on that phone call, I was able to give some hope that at least there is something to go for. I have a personal connection to St. Jude because my daughter was there and I truly believe it’s the greatest place,” Gensler commented.
Years ago, Gensler walked the halls of St. Jude, hand in hand with his daughter, Catherine, who suffered from a rare brain tumor. Although Catherine lost her battle when she was a teenager, right around Zoey’s age, he had faith for a different outcome this time.
“For people at the worst of times, there is hope. The experience for me personally at St. Jude was incredible and it’s like the stars kind of aligned that I was the gastroenterologist that sees Zoey,” Gensler said.
Whisked off to Memphis immediately after her diagnosis, Zoey soon learned doctors’ plan to remove her stomach.
“I wasn’t scared because I feel like they wouldn’t remove my stomach if I couldn’t live without it. I wasn’t scared for that part. Scared for surgery though,” Zoey said.
The grueling ordeal involved removing her entire stomach and then attaching her esophagus to the small intestine to allow her to eat and digest food.
The recovery from surgery was brutal and filled with complications. But that wasn’t the end of the nightmare for the Holley family.
The fact that Zoey’s cancer is hereditary meant her parents and younger sister all needed to test for the CDH1 gene.
“I was numb, I didn’t know how to feel when that happened,” Heather remembered.
While the test cleared Heather, it found her husband Corey carried the gene.
“Whenever we found out on my oldest daughter, I knew right then and there, this ain’t my place but I already knew I had it,” he said.
Zoey’s little sister, Ava, then nine years old, had it too.
“I was more, I would say more sad for Ava to have it. It didn’t affect me as much as me having it because I was always the one that was supposed to be strong for the kids so it was more that Ava would have to go through it,” Corey said.
Suddenly, Corey’s lifelong stomach problems all made sense.
“I’ve been to the doctor probably 100 times. Every time I went, it was half and half. They would tell me, oh you pulled a stomach muscle, oh you pulled a backstrap muscle and I was like it’s not a muscle it’s on the inside. So finally, I was like this is a waste of time, I’m not going no more,” Corey said.
In surgery, doctors made an alarming find. Corey’s cancer had spread throughout his entire stomach.
“Mine was stage 3,” he says.
Like Zoey, Corey suffered life-threatening complications, keeping him in the hospital for weeks. Today, his body is a shell of its former self. Corey is still recovering but getting stronger. He just finished up his chemo treatments. Zoey, too, is on the road to recovery. She’s getting used to her new normal, taking it in with the demeanor of a typical teenager.
“I try not to think about it,” Zoey said.
The Holleys’ focus now shifts to Ava and what could lie ahead. Dr. Gensler says she’s already got signet ring cells in her stomach.
“Whether or not that cell is going to fire off, we don’t know. But when it does it spreads like wildfire,” Heather says.
Gensler says it’s likely Ava will also need to have her stomach removed to prevent the cancer from spreading further.
“She’s scared. Like she sees it. I told Ava, like how I fought for Zoey and how I fought for your dad is how I’m going to fight for you. I’m always going to be there. I’m always going to be by your side. I’m never going to leave your side,” Heather said.
Heather and Corey take Ava to St. Jude every six months for check-ups. They hope they can wait until she’s in high school to put her through such a painful ordeal.
“I think the earlier stage we catch it, the better shots she’s going to have,” Corey says.
It will be life-changing, but Ava has her big sister to look to for guidance.
“When I see her, she stayed strong. So I kinda want to be like her, stay strong,” Ava said.
Heather admits this last year has felt like a nightmare at times.
“I mean, I wish I could take it away from them. It’s just hard watching them going through it, it really is,” she says.
But if there’s one thing the Holleys know, it’s that they will come out stronger because of this. It’s a test of their resolve and their faith. A test they know they will pass.
The CDH1 gene that Zoey and Ava carry also causes breast cancer. Their mom says they’ll have to have frequent mammograms to check for cancer throughout their lives.
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The Baltimore Ravens gave their wide receiver group a much-needed shakeup Sunday, agreeing to a contract with Odell Beckham Jr.
Beckham agreed on a one-year deal worth up to $18 million including $15 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the deal told the AP. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract hadn’t been officially signed.
The 30-year-old Beckham did not play last season following ACL surgery. He now joins a Baltimore team with a quarterback situation that is still quite uncertain. The Ravens used the franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, who has asked to be traded.
Even with Jackson, the Ravens’ passing game was limited by a lack of production from their wide receivers. Rashod Bateman played only six games last season, and aside from tight end Mark Andrews, no Baltimore player managed even 500 yards receiving.
Beckham has five 1,000-yard seasons, but none since 2019 with Cleveland. In his most recent season on the field in 2021, he caught 44 passes for 537 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games for the Browns and Rams.
He scored a touchdown in Los Angeles’ Super Bowl victory that season, although he also injured his knee in that game.
No matter who the quarterback is, when Beckham is at his best, he’s a major threat capable of producing dazzling highlights. Since debuting with the New York Giants in 2014, he has 531 catches for 7,367 yards and 56 TDs.
Beckham made the Pro Bowl his first three seasons. He’s one of three players in NFL history — along with Justin Jefferson and Michael Thomas — to reach 80 receptions and 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first three seasons.
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COLUMBUS, Ga. and TORONTO and COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North America's clinical research leader, Centricity Research, announced that Aventiv Research has merged with the organization, extending the reach and capabilities of the largest integrated research site organization across the USA and Canada.
Aventiv Research is the fourth clinical research company to join Centricity Research, which launched in November 2021 when IACT Health and LMC Manna Research joined forces, followed by the merger with True North Clinical Research in December 2021.
With research sites in Ohio and Arizona, Aventiv specializes in phase I-IV pharmaceutical, device, and diagnostic clinical trials in a variety of therapeutic areas. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Samir Arora, a proven leader with over 15 years of experience, Aventiv has conducted 475+ clinical trials with over 55 pharmaceutical sponsors, helping 26 drugs become FDA-approved and available for use.
"I am thrilled to have Aventiv join Centricity Research. They will further strengthen and solidify our reputation of prominence and importance within the industry," said Dr. Jeff Kingsley, CEO of Centricity Research. "Aventiv shares our passion for customer-centric and team-centric thinking and promises to be the perfect addition as we continue to revolutionize research and change lives."
With this merger, Centricity now offers CROs and sponsors access to 45 clinical research sites, over 1.6 million geographically and ethnically diverse patients, and over 150 experienced investigators who perform trials in more than 35 therapeutic areas, including Infectious Disease, Neurology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Vaccines and more.
"Aventiv Research has always focused on building trusted partnerships with patients, sponsors, CROs and physicians alike," said Dr. Arora, President and Medical Director at Aventiv Research. "Centricity Research is committed to a bold and exciting vision of the future that promises to break down barriers and blaze a new trail in our industry, and I am proud to join the organization knowing we can exponentially impact the future of science and medicine and enrich the lives of the wide-ranging populations we serve."
Centricity Research is an integrated research organization with over 45 research offices across North America. The company conducts Phase I-IV clinical research in 35+ therapeutic areas: inpatient and outpatient; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device trials. The organization's founders have worked to revolutionize research for over 25 years by investing in the people and technology needed to deliver outstanding clinical trial experiences, earning numerous awards. including "Best Places to Work" and recognition for "Outstanding Diversity in Clinical Research." For more information, visit https://www.centricityresearch.com/.
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Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids
The company calls the JR-15 a youth training rifle. Lawmakers call it the junior version of the AR-15.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Democratic Senators are calling for action to stop a gun company that they say is marketing to kids.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined together in a news conference to call on the FTC to investigate WEE1 Tactical’s marketing of the ‘JR-15′ rifle. The Senators believe the marketing is clearly geared towards children.
“If there’s any doubt that they’re not marketing to kids, look at this poster. This is put out by the company. Young kid and the gun,” said Sen. Schumer as he pointed to one of the company’s website photos which pictures a child holding the gun with an adult supervising.
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.
“An idea like this, a children’s AR-15 should just not see the light of day,” said Schumer.
“It is imperative that the Federal Trade Commission take action immediately in order to ban the marketing of these weapons that only belong on battle fields not in the hands of children of our country,” added Sen. Markey.
The Chicago-based gun company released this statement, “The JR-15 .22 youth training rifle is for adults who wish to supervise the safe introduction of hunting and shooting sports to the next generation of responsible gun owners. Parents and guardians wanting to pass on this American tradition have been purchasing small caliber, lighter youth training rifles for decades. The JR-15 incorporates a patented safety mechanism that provides an added level of safety available on no other rifle in production.”
But Senators call the advertising deceptive. The Senators note kids under 18 aren’t even allowed to own guns.
“Marketing to toddlers and encouraging parents to buy assault weapons for their small children this isn’t just about WEE1. This is an industry wide practice,” said Sen. Murphy.
Sen. Blumenthal compared the advertising to that of the tobacco industry.
“This weapon and these ads are the Joe Camel of the arms industry today. The firearms industry has taken a page from big tobacco’s book. In fact they’ve taken the whole book,” said Blumenthal.
The FTC has not released a comment.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations said Monday it expects the world’s population to reach 8 billion on Nov. 15 this year and it projects that India will replace China as the world’s most populous nation next year.
The report, released on World Population Day, said global population growth fell below 1% in 2020 and is growing at its slowest rate since 1950.
According to the latest U.N. projections, the world’s population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and a peak of around 10.4 billion people during the 2080s. It is projected to remain at that level until 2100.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called 2022 a “milestone year” with “the birth of the Earth’s eight billionth inhabitant.”
The report, World Population Prospects 2022, put the population at 7.942 billion and forecast it will reach 8 billion on November 15th.
“This is an occasion to celebrate our diversity, recognize our common humanity, and marvel at advancements in health that have extended lifespans and dramatically reduced maternal and child mortality rates,” Guterres said in a statement. “At the same time, it is a reminder of our shared responsibility to care for our planet and a moment to reflect on where we still fall short of our commitments to one another.”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level in five weeks, welcome news for house hunters looking for an edge as they navigate a housing market constrained by a near-historic low number of homes for sale.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell to 6.35% from 6.39% last week. The average rate a year ago was 5.30%.
The average benchmark rate has now edged lower seven of the last nine weeks since reaching a high for this year of 6.73% in early March.
“This week’s decrease continues a recent sideways trend in mortgage rates, which is a welcome departure from the record increases of last year,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “While inflation remains elevated, its rate of growth has moderated and is expected to decelerate over the remainder of 2023. This should bode well for the trajectory of mortgage rates over the long-term.”
High rates can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for homebuyers on top of already high home prices. The elevated rates combined with a stubbornly low inventory of homes on the market have weighed on U.S. home sales this spring homebuying season.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell 22% in the 12 months ended in March, marking eight straight months of annual sales declines of 20% or more.
“The decline in mortgage rates is good news for prospective homebuyers, but housing supply is still too low in many parts of the country,” said Bob Broeksmit, CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Housing construction has slowed, and some would-be sellers are delaying decisions because of economic uncertainty and an unwillingness to give up their low-rate mortgage.”
Many prospective homebuyers have been pushed to the sidelines during the past year as the Federal Reserve cranked up its main borrowing rate in a bid to tamp down persistent, four-decade high inflation.
The government reported this week that consumer prices, a key barometer of inflation, rose 4.9% in the 12 months ended in April. That’s down significantly since peaking at 9.1% in June, but remains well above the Fed’s target level.
The Fed has raised its benchmark interest rate 10 times in 14 months. At its meeting of policymakers last week, the central bank signaled that it could finally pause its yearlong campaign of rate hikes, though a pause would likely only nudge mortgage rates slightly lower.
Shifts in the Fed’s short-term lending rate don’t directly affect mortgage rates, but they do influence the yield on 10-year Treasury bonds, which lenders use as a guide to pricing home loans. That’s because higher rates push bonds prices lower, which then causes their yield to go up. Investors’ expectations for future inflation and global demand for U.S. Treasurys also influence mortgage rates.
The average rate on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with those refinancing their homes, slipped this week to 5.75% from 5.76% a week earlier.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was confronted in Parliament Thursday by opposition politicians who pressed him to step down from office pending a criminal investigation into allegations that he covered up a theft from his rural game farm.
Parliament members from the Economic Freedom Fighters were forcibly removed from the legislature’s session for repeatedly interrupting Ramaphosa as he presented the annual budget for his office.
The theft in 2020 of a large amount of cash in U.S. dollars from his ranch in the northern Limpopo province was alleged in a criminal complaint filed this month by former intelligence chief Arthur Fraser.
Ramaphosa later confirmed the burglary and said the cash was from selling game animals on his farm. The president said that he reported it to the head of his personal protection unit but not to the police.
The scandal is a major blow to Ramaphosa’s image as a leader committed to stamping out corruption in South Africa. His strong stance against corruption propelled him to power in 2018 when former President Jacob Zuma was forced to step down from power amid widespread graft allegations. Ramaphosa again vowed to root out corruption in the 2019 election when he won a five-year term as the country’s president.
The questions surrounding the theft come as Ramaphosa seeks re-election as the leader of the ruling party, the African National Congress, at its national conference in December this year.
Some of the questions Ramaphosa has been asked include: How much money in U.S. dollars was stolen from his farm? Where did the money come from? Was the foreign exchange declared to the South African Revenue Service?
The populist Economic Freedom Fighters, the second-largest opposition party in Parliament, said it has briefed its lawyers to launch legal proceedings to force Ramaphosa to step down pending the criminal investigation.
Another opposition party, the United Democratic Movement, has formally requested Parliament to launch its own probe into the matter and for Ramaphosa to appear before it.
In South Africa, the president may be removed from office by a vote of no confidence by Parliament.
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Edeburn brings 25+ years of industry expertise to the active adult living portfolio
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arden, an innovative portfolio of 55+ active adult living communities delivering in the Southeast, is pleased to announce the promotion of Charlotte native Natalie Edeburn to the role of Director of Operations. In this inaugural position, she will be instrumental in establishing best-in-class methodologies to support operational performance and developing company policies and procedures.
Edeburn joined Arden earlier this year with over 25 years of real estate and property management industry experience throughout the Southeast. She is a proven leader known for her passion in operational excellence, implementing new systems, and building high-performing teams. In her new role, Edeburn will be actively involved in all aspects of the assets and oversee the entire active adult portfolio. "I am excited about this new role which blends my experience in organizational leadership and my passion for creating effective strategies.
The end goal of positively impacting our resident's lives is my personal motivation and perfectly aligns with both my vision and Arden's."
Prior to joining Arden, Edeburn served as Regional Vice President for RKW Residential and Pegasus Residential. Edeburn was previously a Director of Real Estate at Greystar where she managed over 6,500 units and a team of Regional Property Managers.
"Under Natalie's leadership, we know that she will be integral in inspiring excellence, growth, and consistently impressive property management operations," said Jim Lindsey, Managing Partner of Arden 55+ Living. "We know that she is perfectly positioned with the variety of skills needed to lead our new and growing active adult vertical."
Arden 55+ Living active adult communities will offer maintenance-free living with robust person-centered amenity areas featuring universal design concepts. Arden is also dedicated to inspiring healthier communities by connecting people and purpose to their greater local communities.
To learn more about Arden, visit www.onearden.com.
Founded in 2020, Arden is expertly designing a new option for 55+ community living across the Southeast that is dedicated to empowering residents' lives through possibility, inclusivity and accessibility. Housing is essential, but the traditional senior housing option is inaccessible to most. Arden provides a brand new value-driven option for those seeking to be part of an engaged and active living community. For more information, visit www.onearden.com.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers signed Jacob deGrom to a $185 million, five-year deal in free agency last winter hoping the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner could help them get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and make a push toward winning a World Series.
They also knew the risks, with the pitcher coming off two injury-plagued seasons with the New York Mets.
Even with deGrom sidelined since late April, the AL West-leading Rangers are off to the best start in franchise history — but now will be without their prized acquisition until at least next year. The team said Tuesday that deGrom will have season-ending surgery next week to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
“We’ve got a special group here and to not be able to be out there and help them win, that stinks,” deGrom said, pausing several times with tears in his eyes. “Wanting to be out there and helping the team, it’s a disappointment.”
General manager Chris Young said Tuesday the decision on surgery came after an MRI on deGrom’s ailing right elbow, but the extent of what is required might not be determined until the operation is performed next week.
Tommy John surgery, in which the damaged ligament is replaced, is often needed to fix a torn UCL, but Young and the Rangers didn’t go as far as saying the pitcher would have that particular procedure. After being drafted by the New York Mets in 2010, deGrom made six starts in the minors that summer before needing Tommy John surgery and missing all of 2011, three years before his big league debut.
DeGrom last pitched April 28 against the New York Yankees, when he exited early because of injury concerns for the second time in a span of three starts. The announcement about surgery came a day after deGrom was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Young said the latest MRI showed more inflammation and significant structural damage in the ligament that wasn’t there on the scan after deGrom left the game against the Yankees.
“The results of that MRI show that we have not made progress. And in fact, we’ve identified some damage to the ligament,” Young said. “It’s obviously a tough blow for Jacob, for certainly the Rangers. But we do feel this is what is right for Jacob in his career. We’re confident he’ll make a full recovery.”
Young and deGrom, who turns 35 later this month, said the goal is for the pitcher to return near the end of next season. Both said they were glad to have clarity on what was wrong with the elbow.
Texas won all six games started by deGrom (2-0), but the right-hander threw only 30 1/3 innings. He has a 2.67 ERA with 45 strikeouts and four walks. He threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings against the Yankees in his last start before leaving because of discomfort in his arm.
The Rangers went into Tuesday night’s game against St. Louis with a 39-20 record, the first time they were 19 games over .500 since the end of 2016, their last winning season.
Before going home to Florida over the weekend for the birth of his third child, deGrom threw his fifth bullpen last Wednesday in Detroit.
“I’d have days where I’d feel really good, days where I didn’t feel great. So I was kind of riding a roller coaster there for a little bit,” deGrom said. “They said originally there, we just saw some inflammation. … Getting an MRI right after you pitch, I feel like anybody would have inflammation. So, you know, I was hoping that that would get out of there and I would be fine. But it just didn’t work out that way.”
DeGrom spent his first nine big league seasons with the Mets, but was limited by injuries to 156 1/3 innings over 26 starts during his last two years in New York.
He had a career-low 1.08 ERA over 92 innings in 2021 before missing the final three months of the season with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow.
The four-time All-Star didn’t make his first big league start last year until Aug. 2 after being shut down late in spring training because of a stress reaction in his right scapula.
His latest injury almost surely will trigger Texas’ conditional option on deGrom’s contract for 2028.
The option takes effect if deGrom has Tommy John surgery on his right elbow from 2023-26 or has any right elbow or shoulder injury that causes him to be on the IL for any period of 130 consecutive days during any season or 186 days in a row during any service period.
The conditional option would be for $20 million, $30 million or $37 million, depending on deGrom’s performance during the contract and health following the 2027 season.
“I feel bad for Jake. If I know Jake, he’ll have the surgery and come back and finish his career strong,” second-year Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “I know how much it means to him. He enjoys pitching. It’s certainly sad news for all of us.”
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- CERAMENT G is the first combination product which has successfully navigated the DeNovo process.
- To date, MCRA has supported 5 of the 9 orthopedic DeNovos granted by the U.S.FDA, including the first 3 orthopedic and spine DeNovos.
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MCRA, LLC, a leading medical device and biologics advisory firm and clinical research organization (CRO) integrating U.S. and International Regulatory, Clinical Research, Reimbursement, Healthcare Compliance, Quality Assurance, and Cybersecurity is pleased to announce its role in the granting of the DeNovo by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for BONESUPPORT'S CERAMENT G, an implantable device/drug combination bone void filler that provides a one-stage approach for the management of bone infection with its unique dual mode of action that delivers proven bone remodeling with reliable and safe local elution of gentamicin to protect bone healing.
BONESUPPORT's CERAMENT G is the first antibiotic-eluting bone void filler to gain FDA approval. The DeNovo was supported by extensive laboratory testing, animal studies, and a robust clinical study of CERAMENT G which demonstrated a low recurrence of osteomyelitis and proven bone remodeling.
Emil Billback, Chief Executive Officer at BONESUPPORT said, "We've worked with MCRA since 2016. MCRA's integrated service divisions have been very helpful and supportive in providing valuable strategic guidance and project support to BONESUPPORT since that time. I have been extremely happy with our decision to work with MCRA in support of our regulatory needs which is evidenced by this DeNovo achievement. We also appreciate the integrated role of the statistical experts from Biomedical Statistical Consulting in performing the analyses of our clinical data."
Hollace Rhodes, MCRA's Vice President of Orthopedic Regulatory Affairs, said, "We were pleased to work with BONESUPPORT's team to bring this Breakthrough technology to the U.S. market. For the first time, patients in the U.S. will have access to CERAMENT G and its one-stage solution to osteomyelitis."
MCRA is at the forefront of helping companies navigate the DeNovo regulatory pathway to achieve success in bringing novel devices to the U.S. market. To date, MCRA's clinical and regulatory teams have supported 5 of the 9 orthopedic DeNovos granted by the U.S. FDA, including the first 3 orthopedic and spine DeNovos.
About MCRA, LLC: MCRA is the leading privately held independent medical device and biologics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and advisory firm. MCRA delivers to its clients industry experience at integrating five business value creators: regulatory, clinical research, reimbursement, healthcare compliance, and quality assurance to provide a dynamic, market-leading effort from innovation conception to commercialization. MCRA's integrated application of these key value-creating initiatives provides unparalleled value for its clients. MCRA has offices in Washington, DC, Hartford, CT, and New York, NY, and served nearly 1,000 clients globally. Its core focus areas of therapeutic experience include orthopedics, spine, cardiovascular, diagnostic imaging, wound care, artificial intelligence, dental, general surgery, digital health, neurology, robotics, and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices and medical device cybersecurity. www.mcra.com
About Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC: Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC (VB), founded MCRA in 2004. VB is headquartered in New York City and specializes in funding venture capital, private equity, and merchant banking activities for the neuromusculoskeletal industry. VB is dedicated to financing healthcare innovation. www.vbllc.com
About BONESUPPORT AB: BONESUPPORT (Nasdaq Stockholm: BONEX) develops and commercializes innovative injectable bio-ceramic bone graft substitutes that remodel to the patient's own bone and have the capability of eluting drugs. BONESUPPORT's bone graft substitutes are based on the patented technology platform CERAMENT. The company is conducting several clinical studies to further demonstrate the clinical and health economic benefits its products deliver. The company is based in Lund, Sweden. www.bonesupport.com
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A couple of days before Serena Williams claimed the 22nd of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles at Wimbledon in 2016, she was asked what she makes of it when people refer to her as one of history’s greatest female athletes.
Her reply: She prefers being characterized as “one of the greatest athletes of all time.”
That one, brief response from Williams said quite a lot — about her one-of-a-kind talent with a racket in hand, about her status as an icon, about her willingness to stand up for herself, about why women’s sports should not be thought of any differently than men’s sports.
That all came to mind again Tuesday, when Williams indicated she is preparing to walk away from her professional tennis career as the start of the U.S. Open approaches on Aug. 29 and her 41st birthday next month nears.
Yes, with shouts of “Come on!” marking the journey, she’s won the most major singles championships in the professional era of tennis, which began in 1968; more than the 22 for Steffi Graf or Rafael Nadal, more than the 21 for Novak Djokovic, more than the 20 for Roger Federer, more than the 18 for Chris Evert or Martina Navratilova, more than anyone else. And, yes, Williams won a total of 73 tour-level singles titles and spent more than six years’ worth of weeks ranked No. 1. And she combined with older sister Venus to claim 14 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles. And then there are the four Olympic gold medals. And so on. And so on.
Still, mere numbers can’t capture everything Williams has represented during a distinguished career that began when she was a teenager in the 1990s and is remarkable for not just the successes but also the longevity, including a record 10 major championships after turning 30.
“She’s lasted longer than most, if not all, female tennis pros. She’s transcended tennis and become a leader on many important cultural, social and gender issues. She has lived an extraordinary life,” Evert wrote in a text message to The Associated Press, “and will undoubtedly continue to crash the glass ceiling in the future.”
Indeed, what Williams did without a racket in her hand is rather noteworthy, and extends past the millions in endorsement deals; the flirtations with acting; the interest in fashion design and penchant for bringing the catwalk to the court with body suits and knee-high boots and whatever else she decided to try; the celebrity and place in pop culture; and, most recently, the work as a venture capitalist (“78% of our portfolio happens to be companies started by women and people of color, because that’s who we are,” Williams said).
“It is important to take a step back and think about everything that Serena has brought to our sport and what she has accomplished both on and off the court,” said Steve Simon, the head of the WTA women’s tennis tour. “She is one of the greatest champions, an entrepreneur, a mother, an investor in women’s business ventures and an inspiration to women and girls across the world.”
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Williams spoke out about being Black in her sport — she was the first to win a Grand Slam tournament since Althea Gibson in the 1950s — and in her country. She stayed away from a tournament in California for years after she and her father heard racist taunts there. She talked about being a woman in tennis, about being a woman who dealt with complications in childbirth, about being a mother (her daughter, Olympia, turns 5 on Sept. 1, and Williams wants to have another baby).
She and Venus helped their sport reach a broader audience and helped bring a broader slice of society into their sport (Coco Gauff, the 18-year-old African-American who was the runner-up at the French Open in May, said Tuesday she plays what she called “a predominantly white sport” because she “saw somebody who looked like me dominating the game”).
“I don’t particularly like to think about my legacy. I get asked about it a lot, and I never know exactly what to say,” Williams wrote in an essay released by Vogue magazine. “But I’d like to think that thanks to opportunities afforded to me, women athletes feel that they can be themselves on the court. They can play with aggression and pump their fists. They can be strong yet beautiful. They can wear what they want and say what they want and kick butt and be proud of it all.”
There were, to be sure, moments that she perhaps was not as proud of, confrontations with match officials that led to getting docked a point or a game in U.S. Open losses to Naomi Osaka and Kim Clijsters — maybe the sorts of episodes she was referring to in her essay when she said: “I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my career. Mistakes are learning experiences, and I embrace those moments. I’m far from perfect, but I’ve also taken a lot of criticism, and I’d like to think that I went through some hard times as a professional tennis player so that the next generation could have it easier.”
Her serve was a gift, as were the powerful groundstrokes that she and Venus — her opponent in nine all-in-the-family Grand Slam finals — made a permanent part of the game. So, too, was an unbending will and desire to always come out on top, whether the person across the net was Big Sis or anyone else, whether she was trying to win a point during a match or make a point in an interview.
“I want to be great. I want to be perfect,” Williams said. “I know perfect doesn’t exist, but whatever my perfect was, I never wanted to stop until I got it right.”
In tennis, of course, and beyond.
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MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Danielle strengthened into a hurricane Friday morning — the first of an unusually quiet storm season.
The storm is not currently a threat to any land.
The storm’s maximum sustained winds were clocked at 75 mph (120 kph), according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
The storm is centered about 885 miles (1,425 kilometers) west of the Azores and is drifting west at about 1 mph (about 2 kph). The hurricane center said the storm is expected to meander in the Atlantic over the next few days.
The tropical storm comes amid what had been a calm hurricane season. It is the first time since 1941 that the Atlantic has gone from July 3 to the end of August with no named storm, Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach had told The Associated Press earlier.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
In the north Pacific, Tropical Storm Javier formed overnight. Forecasters said that late Thursday it was 210 miles (338 kilometers) southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph).
Javier is moving northwest at 9 mph (about 14 kph).
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 7, 2023
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Albany NY
1208 PM EDT Fri Apr 7 2023
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
FOR LITCHFIELD AND BERKSHIRE COUNTIES AND FOR THE HUDSON RIVER
VALLEY FROM ALBANY SOUTH...AND FOR THE CATSKILLS...
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 001 Northern Litchfield,
Fire Weather Zone 001 Northern Berkshire, Fire Weather Zone
013 Southern Litchfield, Fire Weather Zone 025 Southern
Berkshire, Fire Weather Zone 208 Middle Hudson Valley and Fire
Weather Zone 209 Catskill.
* Timing...Noon to 8 pm.
* Winds...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 25 percent.
* Temperatures...In the mid 40s to mid 50s.
* Lightning...None.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended. The annual statewide burn
ban in New York is in effect until May 14th, where no burn
permits are issued.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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